The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-03-07


NIvERsARY, BY ). HAYHuRsT, PRESIDENT.
In acceptance with an appointment made,
herebygpresent You with o connected history
of the Lambertvhle vigilant Society.
BY anlexamination Of our records we find
the following mention Of the organization of
the institution. In pursuance to public notice
a meeting was held at Samuel Carharts, on
the twenty fourth day Of, February, A. d.,
| 1887, and jacob B.. Smith was made Chair
man, and William B. Ely Secretary, and
Amos Ely Ezekiel Blue and William M. Case
were appointed a committee to draft a con-
stitutions and produced one substantially the
same as the one under which we are now
working ssHi'
There appears to have been nothing of inn
portance occurring and all seemed to move on
in harmany, except that the committee APP
pointed 70 procure printed lists of members
were dilatory in fulfilling the object of their
appointment.
At their annual meeting held in 1910, we
find the following minute; Joseph S. Cor
yell presented claim on the society for pro
perty WHICH he had lost, together with ex-
penses in bringing the thief to Justice, from
which we may infer that There had been d
raid on some one of the members and the
thief had been caught and brought to justice.
But allwasnot clear fo, the matter was post
poned until next meeting and 1t was then
considered and was disposed of by the follow
Ing resolution: That Joseph Smith Coryell's
claim for stolen property had no just claim on
the society, and the subject was dismissed for
the time.
An accumulation of funds seemed to havB,
taken place, so that there was some anxiety
for their profitable investment. 4 Therefore a
committee was appointed for that purpose,
and another committee to collect the accrued
interest from which we may judge, that the
society was IL. q prosperous financial condi-,
ton.
At regular meeting in 1872 more light
was she'd on the claim of JOSEPH B. Uoryell,
referred to at o former meeting. Ono of the
members was excused from paying the fine
because he did not pursue the thieves who had
stoenrthe horses from the said Joseph s. Cor-
YELL and the claim being pressed at this time
It was allowed being The sum of three dollars.
Thus this troublesome matter was disposed of.
at the annual meeting in 1047, we find this
minute, Twenty three members partook of
diuner prepared by John II. Smith, for which
the Treasurer paid eight dollars and sixty two
centss'' 4 At the same meetingI copy thefot-
lowing preambis and resolution
ciety, it has pleased God to remove by death
our President, Jacob b. Smith. wltpse. con-
nection with as has afforded us an opportul
nifty Of forming an intimate acquaintance
witii him, and caused us to admire bis amia-,
bic disposition, a trait of character stamp
ed upon his very countenance. As citizen
he was noted for his kindness, iftegrity, besl
nevolence and correct moral Department -
Therefore ResoJped, That on account Of this
sudden and unexpected event 50 heartreadiug
to the family and friends, we deeply SYM
pathize with them in this bereavement. ~.
AS Jacob b. Smith was elected the first
President of the association and had been re-
elected at every annual meeting up to the
above date, it seemed to cali for general ex-
preston Of sympathy, which was done as
above. Aug. 27th, 1s47, Dr.. Samuel Lilly
Was ei>cbeu ftslucnt III us Sbcdu anu ocIfcu
until the annual meeting in 1851, when Johnson
Barberwas elected to preside over the delibera-
tioiis of the assembly fSsfSSsg q
Feb. 25th, 1858. There are resolutions on
account of the death of Louis s. Paxson, en-
tered on the minutes of this date, and were
directed to be published in the Beacon.
| 1860 At the annual meeting of this year
there appears to have been quite breeze on
account Of some ambitious members, taking
| it upon themselves to try afi experiment in
the way of independent action. It is thus set
forth on the minutes, g Inasm1th as On in
timation has been thrown out that party in
this society were in favor of dissolsing, and
the formation of local SOCIETIES. Therefore
Resolved, that the members of this society
record their votes tn favor Of our present Or
ganization.' sk69 @ ISL
The vote above alluded to was no doubt
taken. But there Is no evidence on the
Emiputes TO that effect. At this meeting
John II, Anderson was elected President of
the society.
1861. On motion 1t was resolved that men
ton be made on our records OF the decease
of twoiof our members during the past year.
i Thomas B. Carr and johnson Barber.
/ 1862. James D. Stryker was elected Presi-
dent. He served in that capacity until 1858,
when J. Hayhurst was elected who retains