The interior journal., 1877-03-30
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are' rece've ana ENJOY ,ne n'gnes'
mme ana 'hs largest meed OF praise;
ana whereas we, ourselves all reh-
g'o"' men, are sol'c''oos 70 Posse's tne
largest snare OF human applause for
our own interest ana pleasure; ana
oe''eV'ng tha' All ends are 70 oe atts'n-
ed oy proper measures we, the more
certainty 70 secure 70 ourselves and TO
our friends these enviable distinctions,
do agree TO confederate and cooperate
under the Following
ARrIcLrs OF ASSOCIATION.
I. We shall sustain every press and
every preacher that sustaips us; and
the more effectually to secure the oh.
jects Of our own association. we shall
have our own presses and preachers to
aid, and to cooperate with, every
preacher and press favorable to our
views and objects. ...
2. Our principal publication shall
be titled The Herald Of Fame" and
our creed shall he that most In aocor.
dance with the majority of the com
munities in which We reside.
3. 1t shall be the duty Of our edi-
tors to show forth the excellency and
utility Of every benevolent scheme in
our part Of Christendom; TO emblazen
and exalt all Observation-Disclosures,
Literary, Political. Social, Civil and
Amusing" and each and every other
association which may take with the
people under any plausible pretence;
10 represent these combinations as the
heralds of the millennial glory Of the
church.
A II .ball also be the duty Of our
Editors TO collect and publish oil an
ecdo,es favorable to our enterprise;
and in case of the paucity of these
auxiliaries. they mus. invent and
publish such as will secure the appro-
baton of men to our benevolent insti-
tutions.
5. Our editors shall take special
care to publish at proper intervals.
and with all imposing conspicuity, the
most distinguished contributors to
these projects. and TO set forth. in the
most glowing colors, the accomplish
ments and elevated attalnments OF all
the prominent actors IN this golden
drama, and to defend us against each
and every attack u at might expose
our craft or deprive us Of any portion
Of our reward.
8. Our prominent Managers, Presi-
dents, Secretaries and Treasures. .shaif
be chosen to Office wholly with regard
to their wealth. hlgh'standing aud
reputation in this present world. No
man, though spotless as job or as
holy rs Elijah, shall ever become
President, Manager or Director, if he
be either poor or obscure. But by
calling the wise, the noble, the veal
thy, and the great men of this world
to manage our affairs, We shall secure
more respect, more fame, and more OF
that most essential OF oil things to
SUGGESTIONS donations
7. In enrolling the names Of con-
tributors, and in publishing the cbari-
ties of our friends, the rule shall be
Except in such cases as profound pol
icy may make commendable) to place
at the head of the list the largest con-
tributor. In the Herald of Fame
the virtues and attainments, real and
imaginary, Of all our prominent
friends, whether as managers or con.
tributors, shall be duly set forth, that
their example may become more use
ful to our cause.
8. Our preachers shall evince a great
regard for the good book, but must