National Republican., 1874-07-02

them stay In the State. There are great op-
portunities for buying land very cheap in Viz
ginia. He was glad that the movement oi tne
sons of Great Britain had been made, ano
hoped that their efforts would be crowned Win
success. He promised his support In the
movement, and to give his hearty cooperation
towards immigration. He made some humoH
GUS remarks in regard to passes, which ehcateo
much laughter.
Mr.. Taey and Mr.. Morson made some pertt-
nent remarks, after which the meeting took a
recess until 3 p. m.
The delegates, after eating an old-fasAioned
English dinner, reassembled at p. IA
The Chair stated that the first business in
order would be the organization of an associa-
| ton There is g great deal TO do In limited
space Of time, and therefore It Is requested
that useless discussion be avoided. He re-
quested that all who desired 70 become mem
| bers please sign the roH.
The suggestion was accepted, and large num-
Der signed,
During the registering of the names Dr..
| c. Hill made few remarks, m which he said
that the TWO gentlemen representing the two
prominent roads in the State had laid before
the meeting the various merits of their reads.
| He also stated that works had been prepared
| by him on these roads, showing that they do
not stand in that state of hostility to the State
Of Virginia that roads do in the far West. He
urged immigration, and claimed that capital or
muscle was what was most needed. DR.. Hill
was frequently applauded, and his remarks
were much appreciated.
A vote of thanks was extended to the gen.
tlemen who addressed the morning meeting.
The Chair said, in response to a question,
that the limits of the society would extend to
the District of Columbia and the adjacent
| counties Of Maryland.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Morson,
Adamson and Davis, were appointed to draft a
constitution, who after a brief retirement re-
turned and recommended that the meeting re-
solve itself into one that shall be composed
entirely Of members, and that the representa-
tlves of the press be excluded.
Mr.. Mcclure thought the kind feeling mani
tested by the press should entitle them to be
privileged to remain
The suggestion of Mr.. Mcclure caused con-
siderable debate, after which it was adopted.
The Chair said he was glad that the sugges-
ton had been adopted. Those who reside out
side of the city have not the slightest idea
what the press had done for those composing
the meeting.
The motion to exclude was afterwards with
drawn.
Mr.. Mcclure then proceeded to read the
constitution, section by section, after which it
was adopted as whole.
1t was agreed that each county shall elect
their own representative on the executive COM
mttee.
A selection of an executive committee was
begun, but before it was gotten through with
it was found that but few Of the settlers were
in the hall.
Mr.. Morson thought some other time should
be selected for making the appointments.
The Chair said the appointments could not
be delayed, and they must be made.
Finally the sentiments of the Chair were ac-
quiesced in.
Four delegates from each county and eight
from Alexandria and the county were chosen.
The meeting then adjourned until s p. m,
to meet at the Mayors Office, when the fol-
lowing permanent officers were selected:
AT the evening session the following officers
were elected: Jefferson Tacry, president; T. J.
Mehaffey, vice president; VIM. B. Mcclure,
secretary; - Hutton, assistant secretary;
Jefferson Tacey, treasurer.
The first Gnnual meeting will be held on the
second Wednesday in October.
The meeting then adjourned, subject to the
call Of the president. j. Men, JR