Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-01-26

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purpose, q very.respectable portion Of
our business men assembled at the Ma
sonic Hall, at the appointed hour.
The meeting was called to order, and
upon motion of Mr.. s. N. Curnick, Mr..
G. Mages was called to the chair 90
President pro tens, aud A. s. KierOlf
and 8. F. Horrall were chosen Secreta-
ries.
Mr.. Magee stated that the object of
the meeting, as he understood it, was to
take preliminary steps towards estab-
fishing Board of Trade for the mutual
benefit and interest of the business men
of the city, and for the interest of the
city at large.
Mr.. Kierolf read the call ss publish.
ed, and made few remarks on the i'm
portance OF the proposed movement.
Mr.. Iglehart stated that 1t was neces-
sary to begin right That there should
be reported Constitution and Bylaws
for the government of that body. That
he considered OF first Importance.
Mr.. veneman stated that he had writ
ten to Cincinnati for 3 copy Of the by
laws of the Board eff Trade of that city.
Mr.. Babcock suggested that he had in
his possession the Bylaws of the former
Board of Trade of this city. He was
requested to bring forward the book.
Mr.. Head said that there was much
for q Board of Trade to accomplish tor
the city; that the importance OF build
ing railroads would perhaps be brought
before the Board as matter for consid-
GRAFTON. He would favor the building
of road South to Nashville, or TO some
point South, in order that speedier COM
munication with that section could be
had. IA
Mr.. Babcock now presented the By
Laws and Constitution Of the former
Board of Trade, which, on motion, was
read by Mr.. Keirolf.
The President then stated that these
BY. Laws had been drawn up by gentle.
men who had given the subject much
thought and cars-that he considered
them Just what was needed now, and
suggested their adoption.
Mr.. Babcock stated that these By
Laws were compile of those of the St
Louis, New Orleans, Louisville and
other Boards of Trade, and that b
would favor their adoption. a IL
Mr.. Blount suggested that there nigh
have been some improvements since ths
organization had its exiatenee; suggest
ed that a copy of the bylaws of Boards
of Trade, as they now exist, be procured
before the final adoption Of laws to gov
ern that body which was about TO organ
ize; since that time there were many
things that the old laws would not reach
would not be willing to adopt till he hat
further information.
| Mr. Iglehart said that he was In doub
as to whether the laws governing th'
Board of Trade at Cincinnati, or else
where, would be applicable here; sale
that the laws, as read, might be adopted
for the present, as means Of forming 1
basis to begin to work upon. He sait
that there should be officers elected q
once.
| : Mr.. Cnrnick proposed that commit
tee of five be appointed to collect infor
nation, and draw up such laws as wer'
necessary for the government of thu
Board. Ia
| Mr.. Head thought that the old bylaw
would answer the purpose; that the new
ones might not suit so well as thost
read; suggested thai amendments coulC
be offered at future meeting, and NOV
ed the adoption of the old bylaws.
4 Mr.. Carlin said il was necessary Il
know who were members of the Board
before vote was taken, in order that Il
might be ascertained who was entitled
to vote.
Mr.. Iglehart said that it was necessa
ry to edopt some laws in order TO get tc
work; that the bylaws could be modi
fed or changed hereafter.
The motion upon the adoption of tht
old bylaws being duly seconded, thu
vote was taken and decided in the affism
alive. se
| The book was then presented, anG
forty flour signatures were obtained.
1t was then moved to proceed to al
election of officers at once, which mo-
ton was carried. Az
Upon consultation, this vote was re-
considered and the election was post
poned.
Mr.. Babcock moved that COMMITTEES
of Eve be appointed by the Chair, to Sc
lect candidates whose names should be
presented at future meeting, which
motion was carried.
The President appointed Messrs
Head, Orr, Jaquess, Henuing and Riggs
that committee.
On motion the committee was In
structed to report at the Masonic Hall
to-day at o'clock, P. Il
Mr. Iglehartssuggested that there be q
committee appointed to present the by.
laws to the business men wko we're not
present, for their signature. Accord.
ingly, Messrs. Babeock, BIount and
Sehapker were appointed that committee.
1t was moved that the meeting adjourn
TO meet to-day at 8 o'clock, at Masonic
Hall.
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The fol-
lowing is the list of transfers Of real es.
tate, as appears from the Recorder
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