Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-24

Ger Oh, as we nave III Tie past, kOttbly lgHO-
rant of our own material wealth, and, in
capacitated by reason of that ignOi ance,
from making it conducive to the prosperity
and greatness of the State. To-day Ten
nessee should, on account of her natural
advantages, stand in the front rank for
wealth; but Massachusetts with only one
sixth of the the territory and with no min
eral resources, can buy three such States.
We, therefore, confidently appeal to your
Society to aid US in the great work we have
undertaken; knowing that in the end the
State shall reap an abundant reward.
w. II. JACKSON, Pres't,
j. B. KILLEBREw, Sec'y,
HUNTER NICHOLSON.
CONSTITUTION FOR FARMERS CLUBS.
ARTICLE This Association shall be
known as-Farmers' Club.
ARTICLE II.-Its object shall be to pro-
mote the interests of agriculture, by pro-
curing and disseminating the practical ex-
perience of farmers of the county. and to
collect facts in regard to its material wealth
and so advertise its resources as TO attract
to it capital and labor.
ARTICLE III-lts officers shall be Pre-
sident, Vice President, Recording Secretary,
Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and
Librarian.
ARTICLE IV,-Section l. 1t shall be the
duty of the President to preside over the
deliberations of the Club; to maintain order
and decorum, to enforce the rules and regu-
lations, TO appoint committees, and TO call
meeting of the Club whenever in his judy
ment the agricultural interests of the county
may require it.
Sec. 2. The Vice-President shall preside
in the absence Of the President, and shall,
during such time, be clothed with all the
duties, powers and privileges of that officer.
Sec. 3. The Recording Secretary shall
procure a well-bound book, in which he
shall keep record of all The proceedings of
the Club, and prepare such portions of the
same for publication as the President or the
Club shall direct.
Sec. 4. The Corresponding Secretary
shall carry on correspondence with the va
riOus Clubs in the county or State, exchange
proceedings, receive and read letters and
answer the same, as he may be directed by
the President or Club.
Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall take the
money and pay out the same, as he may be
directed by the Club, making a report of
the state of the treasury at each meeting.
Sec. 6. The Librarian shall take charge
of the books and papers, other than those
belonging to the Secretaries, and loan them
to members, for a period not exceeding
two months at one time, and shall hold
such members responsible for all injuries
done such books, and for their return.
ARTICLE V.-ADy person may be ad-
mitted member of this Club who sympa-
thizes with the objects and purposes Of the
organization, upon paying the sum of -
dollars, and such sum as the Club may
require him to pay annually. Two-thirds
of this sum shall be applied TO the purchase
of books on agricultural subjects.
ARTICLE VI.-The President, Vice-Pres-
ident and Recording Secretary shall consti-
tute, ex-otficio, Board of Directors, and
shall superintend the general business of
the Club, select subjects for discussion at
each meeting-the announcement of such
subjects always to be made at the meeting
previous to their discussion, and shall ap-
point persons to open such discussions.
They shall also, when advisable, procure
suitable persons to deliver lectures before
the Club, and adopt any means, not incon-
sistent with this constitution, to further the
interest and secure the prosperity and sue
cess of the Club.
ARTICLE NIl.-UOnOrary members may
be elected by the Club, who shall be en-
titled to the privileges of the organization
without the payment ofany fees.
ARTICLE VIII.-The regular meetings
shall be held on the --- Of each month, !
and members absenting themselves with |
put good excuse shall be fined - cents. |
What constitutes valid excuse shall be de- |
by the President.
ARTICLE IX.-Al points of order shall |
be determined by the President, but should |
any member feel aggrieved at his decision,
be may appeal to the Club aud should two |
birds of the Club sustain such member, |
he rulings Of the President shall be re-
7ersGd.
ARTICLE New members may be adj |
Iritted by subscribing to this Constitution, |
md paying the required fees.
ARTICLE NI.-The following shall be the |
rider Of business: l. Calling Rlol 2. |
Reading proceedings of last meeting. s. |
Reports Of Officers and Committees. 4. |
Admission of New Members. 5. Discus |
ion of the Regular Subjects. 6. Announce |
nent of Subject for Discussion. 7. Miscel-
aneous Business. s. Adjournment.
ARTICLE XII.-This Constitution may
,e altered, amended or repealed, by a vote
If two-thirds OF all the members; which
hall be, and is hereby constituted a quo
um for legislative purposes; but five shall
)e sufficient number to transact all other
business appertaining to the club.