The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-09
For the (iat.a CITY.


the several wars in which the United States
have been engaged, in and about the city Of
Keokuk, held at the Office of Or. Nc Gugin in
Keokuk, Col. SAMUEL r. Curtis was appoint
tary.
On motion, it was
Voted, That a Soldiers Association be
organized pursuant to the law Of this State
relating TO corporations for purposes "other
than for pecuniary profit" having for its OBJ
Ject the rendering Of mutual aid and assist
ance to all who have served in the armies.
Voted, That DR.. ID. L. McGugin, Charles
+. Moss and w. NJ. g. Terrence be appoint
ed q committee, whose duty it shall be TO
draw up articles of incorporation, and q code
OF bylaws for the government of said cor
poratlon, and to report the same to future
meeting for consideration.
Voted, That each member present exert
himself to look up and ascertain the number
of old soldiers within the limits Of his ac
quaintance, and invite them to become mem
bers OF said ASSOCIATION.
On motion, the following resolutions and
votes were adopted:
WHEREAS, Ii has been deemed expedient
and proper for those who have been engag ed
IN the several wars with foreign countries,
and the native Indians, that they should com
memorate, by suitable celebration, the
memorable occasion of the birthday of the
Father of his Country, by the friendly Gull
tlvation of friendly regard, by making each
acquainted with each other, Therefore
RESOLVED, That a Committee of eight he
appointed as a Committee of Arrangements.
On motion, the following were appointed
said Committee DR.. McGugin, Capt. Cole,
Lieut.. florence, T. |. McKenny, 7. B. Hub
bard, - Dawkins, James Martin and
Thos. II. Curtis.
ReSolred, That committee of Invitation
be appointed, when the following were
chosen Samuel II. Curtis, DIR. McGugin and
W. NJ G. Terrence.
Resolved, That the Committee OF Arrange
ments be instructed to make such arrange
ments with similar committee of any other
association contemplating the celebration Of
that occasion.
Resoipec, That each one who has served
as above, be requested Immediately to report,
by person or letter, to the Secretary of this
meeting.
Resolved, That the two military comps-
MES of this city are hereby respectfully so-
liclted TO unite with US on that occasion.
toted, That invitations be extended to the
Judge of this Judicial District, the members
OF the bar, the county and city officers and
citizens generally, TO join in procession and
participate in the celebration.
I0ted, To give ball in the evening, the
proceeds to be paid into the treasury of the
Soldiers Association for the benefit Of needy
soldiers and soldiers widows and orphans.
Voted, To adjourn to meet at the Office of
Dr.. McGugin, on Saturday evening next, at
7 O'Clock.
Voted, To publish these proceedings in the
city papers.
SAMUEL r. CURTIS, Pres't.
G. +. Moss, Sec'y.
For the Gate City.
MEssRs. EpIroRs My reply to the card
Of Alderman Newton shall be brief. He
says ''neither before nor since reading the
Communication Of your correspondent, was
aware that ii was my right TO vote as well
as TO put the question: Then have TO say
that he strangely misapprehends his rights as
an Alderman. He had just as much right
while acting as President Of the Council, and
it was just as much his duty to vote on the
Graham claim, or any other question, as if
he had been nothing but common Alder
man. l. Ward to lose one half it's weight
and influence in the Council because one Of
Its representatives happens to occupy the
Mayors chair ?
Twill not argue this point, for surely no
one can doubt who has examined il at all.
can only wonder that so watchful guardian
of the peoples rights should have been so
ready to yield them. If generous public
is satisfied with the reason he assigns for
Withholding his vote in matter Of so much
importance, shall be content.
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