American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-07-17
After discussion, it WAS determin-.

A fter discussion, it was determirl--
ed that the next regular meeting
should be held IN Jackson.
The propriety OF an effort to in,
terview the sea-coast of Mississippi
was discussed. 1t was admi ted
that no part Of the American con
-tinent was less known or undeTS stood
and that week spent upon the
Gulf border by the Press gang,
would be of inestimable value to
the members of the Association,
aud through them, would be made
so to the American people, aud es
pecially to the sea coast of Mi>Sis-
ssppi and the railroad interest of
the State. Messrs. Whipple, Fisher
and Deason were appointed to cor
respond with the various railroads,
always liberal to the Press, and
Learn what arrangements can be
made for an excursion to the sea
coast, 10 come off about the fl, It OF
September; if it is determined to
have the excursion, to correspond
with parties along the e,-coast,
and arrange such ii program me as
will enable the party TO obtain the
greatest amount of information and
pleasure.
The President announced the fol-
lowing Standing Committees:
Executive Committee-Whip
Boulder, Scullen, lake and Wilson.
Ga Finance-J. b. Raymond, C)le
and Weddell.
Committee Of Arrangements
Lake, Fisher and Whipple.
On motion, Messrs. Deason, Will
son and Cole were appointed m
mite to draft amendments TO be
proposed TO the constitution, at it's
next session.
On motion, the Association went
into the election OF Orator, Poet
and Essay list, for the next annual
meeting, which resulted in the fol-
lowing selections:
Fl. Z. Fisher, Orator;
Victor w. Thompson, Poet;
r. B. Avery, Essayist
The President was authorized to
fill any vacancies which may occur
in this election.
1t was unanimously resolved that
Miss Lulu Dick son be requested to
attend the next meeting OF this As
ISOLATION and give such a selection
OF readings as sue may please.
Mai. John Williams was unani-
mously in vited to assist at the next
annual entertainment.
1t was proposed to amend section
4, of the constitution, by Inserting
after the word month";" III the first
clause, "Pr0rided, That anOth her day
and place may be selected by the
Executive Committee, for good and
sufficient reasons"
The Association adjourned to
meet at eight O'clock, p. III at
which time the public were invited
10 hear the annual address by F. T.
Cooper, Esq.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Association met in the Sen
ate Chamber at eight o'clock. Pres
ident X. NJ TindaIl and Vice Presi
dent ]. 3. Deason, presided. Quite
number of ladies' graced the as
sem blage with their presence.
Mr.. Cooper read the annual ad
dress, which was heartily applaud~
ed.
Maj. John Williams continued the
mental enjoyment by some choice
readings from Dickens, given in his
happiest and most inimitable style.
| At his conclusion, the audience was
dismissed.
On motion of Capt. Fisher, the
thanks of the association were ten
dered Col. Cooper for his interest
ing and Instructive address. t
On motion, the thanks of the
Association were unanimously ten
dered Major John Williams, for his
assistance at the and
| for the pleasant manner in which he
has had the Association waited up
Oh and it's wants supplied, at this
session.
On motion of Col. Cole, the hearty
thanks of the country members were
returned the members of the AsSo
siciation resident IN Jackson, for
their Unlimited hospitality to them
on this occasion, fixing their annual
session rs a ''green spot" ind-libly
in the memories of the said country
members
On motion of Mr.. Travis Rhodes,
of the Pilot, the thanks of the AS
sOclation were rendered Coils. Frost
and Thomas Rigby. aud George ID.
Lawrence, for cOurtesies extended
in behalf of their respective rail-
roads.
| Mention must be made of Mr. j.
A. Galbreatb, Superintendent of the
Jackson office of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. The members
of the Association are under Obliga-
tions 10 him. and these will not soon
lie forgotten. To them he is known
as being courteous rs he is renOwn-
e,l among the wires.
The Association adjourned to
meet in jackson, March Is, 1876.
r. Nj. TlNDALL, Pres't.
w. B. AVERY, Seciy.