The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-16
The SOLDIERS MEEr1NG-On Saturday

The SOLDIERS MEETING-On Saturday
der by R. D. Banks, whereupon Col. V. d..
Gronor was called to the chair, and James F..
Milligan was appointed Secretary. The OBJ
ject of the meeting being thoroughly under
stood, the President stated that it was unne-
cessary for him to make any explanation
thereupon. The meeting being organized,
R. F. Vaughan offered the following pream-
BILE and resolutions:
Whereas, This meeting having been called
for the purpose of forming all Association
whereby Monument can be raised in the
city of Norfolk to the memory Of such Off
GERS and enlisted men from Norfolk as sacri-
feed their lives in the Confederate army and
navy during the late war, therefore be it
Resolued, That we proceed forthwith to
organize such an association as above desig-
mated.
Resolped, That this organization shall be
known as the "Norfolk Monumental Associa-
ton and shall consist of one President two
Vice Presidents, one Treasurer, one Secreta-
ry, and an Executive Committee, consisting
of five persons, of which the President shall
be the ex-officio Chairman. The Executive
Committee may, if they deem it necessary,
appoint subcommittee.
ReSolved, That any person may become
member of this Association upon enrolling
his or her name, and by paying sum of not
less than ST..
Resoloed, That the object of this Associa-
ton shall be the erection of a monument to
the memory of all the army and navy from
the city of Norfolk who fell in battle, or died
of disease, in the service of the Confederate
States, during the late war.
A lively debate arose upon some technical
number necessary for the executive commit
toe. Henry Irwin advocated the necessity of
small committees, and working ones. j. Har-
DIV Hendren recommended medium ones and
r. IT, Chopper, enough to be sure of quorum.
After considerable discussion the motion of
Mr. Irwin prevailed, and the blank was filed
with flee persons, as the Executive Commit
tee. On motion of R. T. Vaughn, the Exc
cutive Committee was authorized to appoint
subcommittee if they deemed it necessary.
The preamble and resolutions having been
amended as desired, upon motion of T. F.
Owens, they were received and adopted.
A motion of 7. G. Segar, authorizing the
chairman to appoint committee of five to
select the officers of the organization, was lost,
and the substitute offered by VIM. Taylor to
elect the officers uiva uoce, prevailed. The
chair appointed W. A. Swank and James E.
Barry tellers.
The following officers received majority of
the votes cast, and upon motion were declar
ed unanimously elected, viz:
President-R. L. Page.
1st Vice President-W E. Taylor
I'd Vice President-W. Ii. Taylor.
Trcasurer-Jos. NJ. Walters.
Secretary-W. A. Swank.
Executive Committee-Dr. VIM. Selden,
B. P. Loyal, John B. Whitehead, R F..
Vaughn, DIR. j.. c. Baylor.
On motion of w. A. Swank, the Executive
COMMITTEES were authorized to fill all vacan-
cies created by death resignation. J. g..
Segar submitted preamble and resolutions,
which upon motion of j, e. Berry were refer
red to the Executive Committee.
At II o'clock, upon motion, the meeting
| adjourned.
V. D. GRoNER, President,