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"A CLERGYMAN accosted by an OLE

A clergyman accosted by an old
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1egiSirnatey Ls@yLsAol Ileajoal Institute in Boston,
S n aH the n1yt o U; BIS @ S% G completely restoring
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PARALYSIS, EDlocY THsl.NzTy AND DEAwE1.
That the yG and a"1Go S Gon 'y 3 GSsfa tes
s ae aic a 5s o III 5 } a s whose advice may
T1IE SCIENCE or hErE, oEa snsH pRT1sEzsvATHoN.
a FOR EvEHX
TG benefit the MareL Of BON and of t ri the Institute
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LAW VII.

DUTIES OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The first named member of each
special committee shall act as the
chairman unless otherwise order
ed, and shall convene the MEM
bers thereof within one week after
appointment. They shall not be
obliged to make any communities
ton in writing, unless they have
something definite to report, in
which case a resolution or resolu-
tions shall be appended
LAW VIII.
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LAW Y.
DUTIES or THE BOARD or DIREC-
TORS
SECTION I.

1t shall be the duty of the Board
of Directors to inquire into the
facts of any fraud practiced upon,
or refusal to pay just debts to any
member of this association, which
may be brought 10 their notice,
and ifa majority ofthe Board shall
be satisfied that there is just cause
of complaint, they shall direct the
Secretary to make minute of the
same in book kept for that pur-
pose ; and fiat any time they shall
dissatisfied that such affair has been
honorably settled, they, or ma
jority of them, shall be authorized
to instruct the Secretary to enter
the same upon his book.
SECTION II.
They shall advise and direct the
Secretary In his labors for the pro-
motion Of the objects of the associ-
alton.
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A CONVENIENT WAY TO MEAS
URE LAND.

It is frequently desirable to
measure given plat of ground or
a portion of a field, and simple
method, such as the following, for
which we are indebted to an ex
change, will be Of use to many of
our readers. Surveyors are not
always at q convenient distance to
attend to such little jobs, and
even when they do reside in the
immediate vicinity one does not
always care to incur the expense
incident to such a small job. If
the lines are already established
the plat can be measured with suf-
ficient accuracy for all practical
purposes by means Of a neat rod
pole, made as follow; Procure q
a stick Of pine, white wood, bass
wood, or almost any other timber,
one and a half inches square and
sixteen and one-half feet long.
Dress each end, tapering from the
middle, SO that the pole will be
one and a half inches square at
the middle and about half an inch
square at each end. Such pole
viii be light and stiff. Now grad
uate one side with the marks rep
resenting feet and inches, and
graduate another side to indicate
surveyors links. A pole one rod
in length must be equal to twenty
five links. To divide one side cor
rectly let mechanics compass be
adjusted so that the points will
divide the distance into twenty-five
equal spaces or links. A line can
be measured with such a pole
nearly as accurately as with q sur
veyor's chain.
Now, then, if q person does not
understand how to multiply chains
and links, let him compute the
measurement by square feet. In
one acre there are 43, $50 square
feet. Any intelligent school boy
can measure the length and
breadth Of a square plot, multiply
the one by the other, and divide
the product by 1850, which will
give the number of acres and the
number of square feet represent
ing the fraction Of an acre. 1t is
desirable to measure a triangular
plat, two sides of which lie at
right angles, measure these two
sides, multiply the distance in feet
one by the other, and divide that
product by two, which will indicate
number of square, feet by 1850
and the quotient will represent the
number of acres.--Phrenological
Journal
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ARTICLE VIII

ALTERATIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
Alterations and amendments to
the Constitution and bylaws must
be presented in writing, and can
only be made by the consent oftWo
thirds Of the members of the assocj
alton in the former and tWo-thirds
of the number present in the latter,
provided that the alteration or
amendment be laid ON the table
from one stated meeting until the
next, before it shall be acted upon.
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DUTIES OF THE TREASURER.
SECTION /.

SECTION /.
ii shall be the duty Of the Treas
urer to receive from the hands OF
the Secretary ali money paid TO
him, giving his receipt therefor,
TO keep correct account of the
same. and to pay all orders pre-
sented to him properly signed by
the President and Secretary, If suf-
fficient funds are in the Treasury
for that purpose.
SECTION III.
He shall at the stated meeting in
MAY and December exhibit to the
association an account current,
which shall besubmitted to COM
mittee for the purpose Of audit
and he shall, before entering upon
the duties of his Office give security
to the association in the sum fone
thousand dollars for the faithful
performance of his duties.
SECTION III.
He shall If unable to attend a
meeting cause the necessary books
and papers to be conveyed thereto.
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ARTICLE VI.
ARTICLE VII.
ExpuIsIoN oF MEMBERs.

Any member violating any arti
Gle of this Constitution or bylaws
may be expelled at stated meet
ing, or at a special meeting to be
called for that purpose, by a vote
of two-thirds Of the members pres
ent.
No member shall be expelled
without an opportunity of defend
ing himself, and at one weeks no.
tice of all charges brought against
him.
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SECTION w

He shall whenever required SUBJ
init his books, papers, &C., to the
inspection of the association, or to q
committee to be appointed for that
purpose, and shall transmit the
same, together with all moneys in
his possession within ten days after
the expiration of his term Of office
to his successor, clear of incum-
brance.
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Mrs. Julia Hudson is appointed
postmistress at Upper Falls Coal,
Kanawha county, w. ", vice JAS.
M. Hampton, declined. Nathan
B. Swaar is appointed postmaster
at Clendennin, Kanawha county,
w. Va, vice j. N. Chamberlain,
removed. The name OF Duck
Creek, Braxton county, w. Va, Is
changed to "Big Otter, !" and James
M. Boggs appointed postmaster,
vice j. G. Fulks, resigned.
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BYLAWS.
LAW 1
ELECTION OF MEMBERS.
SECTION I.

Any person or firm wishing &c
become a member of this associa-
ton shall, upon his being proposed
pay ali entrance contribution of
five dollars (which shall be return
ed in case of his non-election) and
shall make application in writing
at stated meeting of the associa
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SECTION III.

The yeasand nays upon any SUBJ
iect shall be called at the request of
three members, and in all cases en-
tered on the minutes.
SECTION ".
The order Of business shall be as
follows:
LIST. Reading of minutes Of pre-
ccding meeting.
2nd. Secretary's report.
3rd. designations.
4th. Application for membership
9Th. Report ofcommittee on APP
plication for membership and cleo
ton of members.
9th. Report of special commit
tees and consideration of resolu-
tions attached.
18th. Unfinished business.
9Th. New business.
SECTION V.
On all questions of order which
may arise, parliamentary rules
shall govern this association.
SECTION vi.
All transactions and discussions
at the meetings of the association
shall be considered as strictly con-
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g. WEST VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. JUNE Is. 1874.

President to assist the President
in the performance of his duties.
and in the absence of the Presi-
dent he shall perform his duties.
LAW III.
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LAW II.
DUTIES OF PRESIDENT AND VICE
PRESIDENT.
SECTION /.

SECTION /.
1t shall be the duty Of the Presi-
dent TO preside at all meetings of
the association, to sign all orders
in conjunction with the Secretary
when so ordered by majority of
the members present.
SECTI n III.
The presideDt shall be ex-officio
q member of all committees.
SECTION III.
1t shall be the duty of the vice
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Very few fish, says the Hinton
Herald, have been caught in New
river near this place this season.
The Legislature owe it to the noun
tain counties to put fish-ladders in
at the Kanawha and Richmond
Falls, and give us plenty of the
same fish which abound below the
Kanawha Falls. 1t would not cost
more than two thousand dollars,
and would bestow a lasting benefit
on the people living on the tribu-
taries of the New and Gauley riv-
ers.
Tichborne has lost fifty-six
pounds.
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fidential, and any person a n e'n
Der divulgipg the same to any p, 7
son not member shall be subject
to such a penalty as the assoeia.
ton may inflict, which shall not
be less than five dollars.
SECTION VII.
Every member will be required
to pay into the association his en-
trance fee withil two weeks from
the adoption of the Constitution
and bylaws, otherwise will not
be considered a member.
SECTION VIII.
The Constitution and Bylaws
must be published in the weekly
papers of tho city for two weeks
OFFICERS.
j. S. TrammelI, President ID.
M. Shaffer, Vice President /; j. w
Bishop, Secretary G. p. Blessing,
Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
J. S. Trammell, ID. M. Shafler,
George p. Blessing, b. +.
Fiery, John M. Homrich, A.
Ii. Simmons, Il. CT. Kaufman, Il.
Spillman, Charles Wisner. Henry
Kratz, w. w. Crump, Louis VOL
fes, Sr. G.. w. Degrange, l.. Scheu,
ID. Mathaei, j. w. Bishop.
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OFFICERS.

0EI lCGI
The officers of this association
shall consist OF a President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, SO,
licitor and a Board of fifteen Diree
tors, of Which the President, Wee
President and Treasurer shall con-
stitute three. They shall be elected
at the stated meeting in May, an
nually, and shall, except the Sec
rotary, hold Office for one year,
and until their successors are elect
ed.
The Secretary shall hold his Office
during the pleasure of the associa-
ton, and shall receive such month
ly salary as shall be fixed by the
association.
ARTICLE ".
All elections for officers shall be
stated by the President, at the
preceding meeting, without nomi-
nations, and shall be held by bal
lot,the party receiving the greatest
number of votes shall be declared
elected. In case of vacancy in any
Office from any cause whatever, a
special election shall be called to
fill such office for the uneXpired
term, at the next meeting after the
existence of such vacancy,
ARTICLE V.
Stated meetings shall be held on
the second Tuesday Of every
month. At the meeting of the
association, seven members shall
constitute a quorum, and in all
cases not otherwise directed the
majority shall govern and no firm
member of this association shall be
entitled to more than one vote AT
any time.
ARTICLE vi.
Any individual or firm in good
standing, being a legitimate dealer
in any kind of merchandise, shall
be eligible for membership of this
association, by complying with the
provisions ofthe bylaws and pay
ing annually in advance the sum
of five dollars and such other dues,
as may be fixed by the bylaws or
by resolution of the association,
but no candidate shall be elected
against whom there are five votes
cast
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SECTION Y.

All bills must be presented at a
stated meeting, be approved by
finance committee and signed by
the President and Secretary pre-
vious to being paid by the Treas
urer,
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oBJECTs OF TEE ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE II.

The object and purpose Of this
association shall bet promote the
mutual benefit of its members and
protect each other against the con-
traction Of bills or accounts by IT.
responsible parties.
ARTICLE III.
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LAW VI.
DuTIEs oF sOLIcIToR.

1t shall be the duty of the Solicit
tor to advise and assist the officers
of the association in the promotion
of the objects of of Reorganization,
and shall receive for his services
dollars per annum.
LAW VII.
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1t shall be the duty of the Secre-
tary to keep correct minutes of the
proceedings of meetings in book
furnished by the association for
that purpose, perform all necessary
readings and execute such writ
ings as the association may re-
Quire.
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DUTIES OF SECRETARY
SECTION i.


1t shall be the duty of the Secre-
tary to keep correct minutes of the
proceedings of meetings in a book
furnished by the association for
that purpose, perform all necessary
readings and execute such writ
ings as the association may re-
quire.
SECTION III.
lie shall within three days after
the election of every member OF
the association, inform him Off
cially thereof. He shall notify
every committee of their appoint
ment through their chairman
within two days thereafter, and
transmit to him any papers or
documents necessary for the trans
action of~lhe business referred to
them.
SECTION III.
He shall have all the books and
papers appertaining to his Office
under his special care and shall
transfer them to his successor
clear of incumbranee F.; he shall, if
unable to attend any meeting,
cause the necessary books and pa
pers to be conveyed thereto.
SECTION ".
He shall copy all amendments
to and alterations o, the Constitu-
ton and Bylaws, together with
all standing resolutions that may
be adopted, in book provided
for that purpose, which book shall
at all times be open for the inspec-
ton of tie members.
SECTION V.
He shall collect all dues TO the as
ISOLATION and pay over the same as
received to the Treasurer, taking
his receipt therefor, and shall at
each stated meeting give a detailed
account thereof, as we'll as a report
of his actions upon the matters
within the scope of his duties.
SECTION vi
He shall keep a record in book
provided by the association, of all
persons reported to him by the Di-
rectors as having defrauded aLy
member Of the association or hav-
ing refused to pay their just debts
to such member, which book shalt
be open at all times to the inspec-
ton of members of the association
and to no other persons; and he
shall give no information there
from to any person other than
sucn members.
SECTION VII.
He shall keep the accounts of
the association with each of its
members, and shall at the second
stated meeting in May and Deem
Der exhibit to the association an ac-
count current, which shall be SUBJ
mitted to a committee for the pur-
pose of audit.
SECTION VIII.
He shall at the written request
of six members call special meet
ing of the association.
SECTION TX,
He shall, before entering upon
the duties Of his office, give secu-
rity to the association in the sum
Of $500 for the faithful performance
of his duties, and shall be entitled to
receive for his services the sum Of
--- dollars per month.
LAW ".
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SECTION vi.

Any member of the association
selling goods on thirty days, if
such bill is not paid or arranged
for within fifteen days from expi
ration of said time, such person or
persons shall be reported to the
Secretary as delinquent, if sold on
any longer specified time than
thirty days, and not paid or ar
ranged for within thirty days
from expiration of specified time,
such person or persons shall be r :
ported to the Secretary as delin-
quents. Any one falling tc COM
ply with this section shall be sub
ject to such penalty AZ the associa-
ton may infiict.
LAW IL.
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THE COEsTITU TI0NAND BY
LAWS OF THE MERCHANTS
BOARD OF TRADE OF MARTINS
BURG, ORGANIZED MAY 1874,
ARTICLE /.


7 4
This association shall be known
as the Merchants Board Of Trade,
of the city of Martinsburg, West
vi ginia.
ARTICLE II.
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SECTION V.

Any one showing his delinquent
list, or giving any information rel
alive to delinquents, shall be ex-
PEELED from the association and his
name shall be published in the pa
pers of the city as having been ex-
nellod
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SECTION ".

1t shall also be the duty Of any
member of this association, who
shall become inso'vent, to give no.
tice to the association Of his insol-
vency, which shall appoint one
person and said insolvent shall APP
point one person, and these two
Shall appoint a third person who
shall constitute a committee to APP
praise the stock for the purpose of
allowing the members thereof to
take such goods or any part thereof
at said appraisement, provided the
same is satisfactory to his credi-
fora
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MEETINGS.
SECTION. /

The stated meetings of the asso-
citation shall be held from April 10
September, inclusive, at s o'clock,
p. NJ, and from October to March,
inclusive, at u o'clock, p NJ. In
case q quorum shall not assemble
within half an hour after the time
appointed for meeting, those
present may adjourn.
SECTION III.
The presiding officer shall put all
questions when seconded and have
power to fine any member for dis
orderly conduct during a meeting,
in sum not exceeding five dol
lars; an appeal, however, may be
be made to the association at the
time.
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Ripe cherries next.