The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-06-06

Trade, the GonsttatIen, vas censid !
cred and sections adopted. in sub
Stance as follows:
risI9 ARTICLE Taszt2 1zE1L
SECTION 5. VACANCIES. in the execu-
tive counsel shan be promptly filed
by a~eonstitHent-ef@the association
ARrIQLH w
SEoFIeN1s Prescribes the duties of
the Executive Committee. --sf-A1
SECTION ?. Preseribes the duties 9f
the Secretary faa5 a85 +
Il ARTICLE VI
SECTION g. The annual meeting
shall be held on the first Wedne day
in June, at whatever place may be
designated at previous meeting by
a majority of the delegates.
SECTION 2 Especial meetings shall
be held on the call of eight members
of the Executive Committee.
SECTION 3 Forty members shall
constitute a quorum
SECTION T. Circular notices Of the
meeting shall be served by the Secre-
IAry on all constituent associations,
thirty days before the meeting. the
object to be Stated
SECTION D. Meatings of the Exeo1-
tive Council shall be held annually,
on the day preceding every yearly
meeting Of the Board, and at such
other titnesgas shall be provided in
the bylaws.
aI ARTICLE VII gd
SEoTIoS l. Assessments for the
expenses of the Board shall be made
pro rata. by the Executive Council,
on constituent associations.
e. ARTICLE VIIIss sf,sv taf
SECTION l. Questions or resolu-
tions, except those involving points
Of order or referring to matters of
courtesy, can only be submitted By
constituent bodies of the Board; sub
jects for consideration must be placed
10 the hands of the Secretary at least
thirty days previous to an annual or
special meeting; provided any sub
ject may be considered on a two
thirds vote of the delegates present.
ARTICLE TX
SECTION l. Constituent assemblies
who violate the laws of the Board
may be expelled by a two-thirds vote
OF all the Delegates, but not exempt
ed from assessments for the cur
rent year.
SECTION 2. Constituent Associa-
tions may with lraw on submitting a
formal requestto the annual meeting
and full payment of dues.
ARTICLE x.
"a SECTION /. This Constitution may
be amended BY a two-thirds vote of
the members Ia annual convention,
notice thereof having been submitted
to the Secretary by constitutional
body at. least sixty days previously,
and transmitted by the Secretary in
circular copies to constituent bodies
at least thirty days before the meet
ing. AhAA W
e. a1A ARTICLE x1. A4 4T
SECTION 1. The present meeting
shall be regarded as the first meeting.
The National Board of Trade is en-
powered to elect officers and act upon
all papers and resolutions laid be-
fore it.
This concluded, the Constitution
and Preamble was then agreed to.
stating the objects of the body to be
to secure unity and harmony of action
in reference to commercial usages,
customs, and laws, and especially to
procure a proper consideration Of
questions pertaining to the financial,
commercial. aud industrial interests
of the country.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session. Of the Ma
tional Board of Trade Dir. Elliott
nominated Frederick Trolley, of Phil
adeIphia, fer President. Gen. Hiram
Walbridge- Seconded the nomination
Mr.. .Froleys received So votes, and Mr..
John A. Gano, of Cincinnati, 2 votes
Mr. Ereley was declared elected,
and H. A. Hill, of Boston, and W.
Tres holm, Of Charleston, were ap-
poin.ed to conduct him to the chair
Upon assuming the. functi ens Mr..
to the Convention, and was over
wheImed at this distinguished mark
of confidence
+ The thanks of the Board were ten
dered to Charles G. gNazro, or Boston,
TEN porary Chairman, for the able and
impartial manner in which he had
discharged his duties. Mr.. Nazro
made a graceful reply. ..4@o1
! q ne lOl4OWlug g6nbdctucu WCiC ClOC -
ed Wee Presidents, from the cities
/ named j r. Branch. Richmond;
+ W n Trenholm, Charleston; George
/ A. Foslick. New Orleans v. p Arm
stroUg, Louisville; E. fW.yStaHnard !,
/ St. Louis; John A. Gano, Cincinnati;
/ Wm Egan. Chicago. ii. B. Bridges,
! Detroit J g. Cpuvfrse, Boston; John
Ii Boynton. New York Alfred Silu--
maker, Baltim0re; VIM Brighton,
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