The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-07-24
For the anderson MtelHqencer.
Stockholders Meetinu.

WCCtlLlU.
Agreeably to previous notice, the stockhold-
ers in the purchase of the johnson University
property met in the Court House on Friday
afternoon, July 18th, for the purpose Of organ
izatioa. B. F.. Crayton, Esq, presided over
the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
/ The following resolutions were submitted by
Hon. ]. P. Reed, and after considerable dis
cussion, were finally adopted, viz:
Resolued, That the subscribers to the pur-
chase of the University property be organized
under a charter of incorporation according to
law, and the provisions of the original agree.
ment signed by them.
Resotved, That the Committee heretofore ap-
pointed to report plan of organization be
requested to procure charter, with the usual
powers and privileges, under the name of the
"Anderson Educational Association" and that
they also report the necessary bylaws undsr
the charter for the gogernment of the Associa-
ton.
Resozued, That the Association shall be gov
erned by Board, consisting of President and
twelve Directors, to be elected by the stock
holders under the charter, each being entitled
to one vote for every ten dollars paid, and a
half vote for every fractional five dollars.
ResoIred, That stockholders ma, vote, either
in person or by proxy, and at the first election
of officers, not less than three-four.ns OF the
stock shall be represented.
Maj. John B. Moore submitted form of
charter, as substitute for the above resolutions,
which was subsequently referred to the Com
pittee nm nlan of orpani iZation
On motion, the meeting entered upon an
election for President and twelve Directors, as
provided in the third resolution. Messrs. s. M.
Pegg and S. Bleckley were appointed managers
to conduct the election. When the stockhold-
ers present or represented by proxy had cast
their ballots, the managers proceeded to count
the votes and ascertain the result; but the
lateness of the hour prevented a completion Of
this work, and it was resolved to adjourn the
meeting until Saturday afternoon, at six o'clock
to give the managers an opportunity of finish.
ing the count more 1eisurely.
The stockholders re-assembled in the Court
House on Saturday afternoon, July 10th.
Mr.. s. Bleckley, from, the committee ap'
pointed to count the votes and ascertain the
result of the election, reported the vote in de.
tail, which resulted in the choice of the follow.
ing gentlemen:
President-Hon. j. P. Reed.
Directors-B. F. Crayton, J. a. Hoyt; w
W. Humphreys, S. Bleckley, T. M. White
John B.. Watson, w. 81. Nardin, N. Z. Sulli
van, B. F. Whitner, J. G. G. Featherston, J.
w. Norris, John B. Moore.
Upon the announcement of the result, the
President elect returned thanks to the stock.
holders for this manifestation of their kindness
and confidence, and pledged his earnest efforts
towards sustaining the institution of learning
now located in the University buildings, ex
tending its influence and widening its patron
age, until it shall be second to no institution
in the country.
On motion, Mr.. Reed was added to the com
mittee appointed to secure the charter and
prepare bylaws for the government Of the
Association.
The Secretary was requested to prepare the
proceedings of this and former meetings of the
stockholders in permanent shape, and deliver
the same to the President and Directors.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned
sine die.
JAMES 4. HoYT, Secretary.