Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02
British SettIerS Meeting.
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The meeting reassembled at 8! clock yes
terday afternoon. The names Of those propos-
ing to be members of the association were then
taken down by Mr. W. B. Mcclure.
While the members We're rcgistcrn= DIR. }.
&. Hill made speech Of some length, combat
ting the idea that capital was necessary for the
immigrant he needed only the help Of muscle.
He spoke in defence of the railroad interest,
and thought that they should have fair rates to
enable them to carry on their roads. He al
uded to the British flag at the back Of the
stage, and said that nowhere where that flag
waved could their countrymcn hope TO obtain
that power aud Influence aud prosperity OF life
which they desired. DR.. Hills remarks, which
we're made by special pcrmsslun We're not we'll
received, aud were brought to a close by the
gavel of the chairman, who declared his tune
up.
Mr. Moosom moved that the thanks of the
association be rendered to those gentlemen vino
so kindly attended and spoke in the morning.
Carried.
1t was moved that the members present hand
in to the secretary the names of such Eugllsh-
men as are absent but known to be 10 accord
with the association. Carried.
After the registration Was concluded Mr..
Adarusou moved that all persons, not members
of the association, be excluded from the nall,
which motion was seconded by Mr. Nloosom.
Mr.. Mcclure hoped that members OF the
press would be excepted from the operation OF
the rule.
MIR. Adauson objected, stating that they
were the very ones sought to be excluded. lie
claimed that the meeting should be entirely
private, as the members might get to debating
and say something which would not look we'll
in print
| Mr.. Mcclure defended the press, aud SAID
| that the gentleman who made the motion had
no idea of the very valuable assistance render
| ed by it 10 the assembling OF this convention.
| He sincerely hoped that the reporters would be
not only allowed but even invited to remain.
MIR. McClure's remarks were endorsed and
sccouded by Mr.. Jefferson lacey.
| Mr.. McClurc's amendment was then adopt
ed by 4 large majority.
The original motion was then withdrawn By
consent, as the mover said that it was no use
| excluding others when reporters were adlptted.
| One gentleman got So angry 1T the reSU't
that he lett the hail. requesting that his name
be erased FROM the books.
Mr. Mcclure. from committee previously
appointed, then reported constitution for the
association, which, after somc slight amend
ment, was adopted. 1t fixes the officers Of the
ASSOCIATION as President, Vice President, Sec.
rotary and Treasurer. Il also provides for an
executive committee OF four from each city and
county represented in the society, who Shall
have general charge OF the affairs Of the society
and elect its officers.
Mr.. Mcclure moved that the members FROM
each county elect their own representatives on
the executive committee.
MIR. Lywuod moved that the treasurer when
elected, be required to give bond for the faith
full discbarg, Of his duties, but, after some de-
bate, withdrew his motion.
An executive committcc was then appointed,
consisting of four members from each cnunty
represented.
After which the meeting adjourned.
a meeting OF the executive committee was
held last night and the following officers elect
ed: President, Jefferson lacey; Vice Prcsi-
dent Il. j. Mahatfcy;' Secretary, VIM. 5. Me,
Clure; Assistant Secretary, George Hutton;
Treasurer, Jefferson lacey.
The next meeting will be held in this city on
.hc second "Wednesday in October.