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cepted by any Of the branch councils

Mr.. Moore, Of tenth ward, called up com m
munication regarding Fleming and Lane, for
falling to attend meeting of branch.
The president stated that the Grand Coun-
Gil only had the power to remove or eXpei:
BY Mr.. Bourges- Motion that all tne 1llta.s
be requested to remain at thepolls on elecuoh
day, was withdrawn. 49,
BY Mr.. Bourges- Motion to indorse the
nominations of the National party already
made, was carried, and that the secretary
notify all the different wards OF our actloh; -,
Mr.. Evans stated he would Ike TO see tne
members of this order attend the commlttsee.
Report OF Chairman Henning, to confer
with the Citizens Association in regard to
conference, stated that the committee had
come To the conclusion to abandon the 1dea
Of forming combination, and asked that the
COMMITTEES be discharged. Carried.
Wr,J. G. Fleming rendered his resignation
as O member of the Grand Councll
Mr.. Eastman moved that the resignation be
not received.
Mr., McGowan moved that Mr.. Fleming
withdraw his resignation.
Unanimously voted not to accept his resig-
nation.
Metz, druggist; VIM. Nickerson, clerk; Alex.
Moore, drayman; JnO. r. Davis, plasterer; J.
J. Lavigne clerk; VIM. o. Beara laborer; j.
w. Kennedy, 6. w. Wiley and Alfred Harris.
Constitution, Adopted May 3A, 1873.
r~ PREAMBLE.
We. citizens Of the United States, In order
to establish fraternal concord in the exercise
OF the election franchise, as such to protect
and preserve the substances OF our sacred
civil rights, as well as to perpetuate the out
ward form Of the government under which we
live by the iudicious selection OF public officers
who are identified with lis by such ties as we
consider can inspire and encourage unswerv-
ing patriotism to secure and foster mutual
aid and assistance in the industrial pursuits
OF life, and all In the bonds Of unity, do ordain
and establish for the direction of our future
conduct this constitution.
ARTICLE I.
Name of the Observation-Disclosures Ameri-
can Association.
ARTICLE II.
On Membership.
To be eligible to membership In this Asso-
ISOLATION @ person must be native of the
United States OF must be born citizen OF the
United States, twenty-one years OF age, OF
good moral character sober Gabits, and pos
sessing visible means of support. He must
be recommended by at least two members OF
the association.
T. do solemnly swear that [ am O.
native of the United States Tor was born q
citizen of the United States, as the case may
be-. pledge myself to support for political
positions none but the nominees of this asso-
citation. [ furthermore pledge and obligate
myself to assist my brothers in all the rela-
tions of life, and to give work and employ
nent to a brother member in preference to
one who is not. In the event of my being
elected or appointed to office soIemnly swear
and obligate myself to appoint none under
me but members of this association. I fur
thermore swear that | will faithfully keep
whatever secrets may be confided to me, and
will not disclose any OF the. words, signs. or
transactions Of this association to any being
In the world, except in the manner prescribed
by the constitution and the laws. For the
fulfillment of this solemn obligation | hereby
pledge my most sacred honor, under no less o
penalty than death. SO help me God.
ARTICLE ~.
All legislative powers of the association
shall be vested in the Grand Council,
ARTICLE v.
Central aud AoLriliary Branch Councils.
There shall be one central branch council
in each ward OF the city OF New Orleans, and
one for each parish of the State. Branch,
ward or parish councils shall be authorized
to organize as many auxiliary branch coun-
ellis in their respective wards Or parishes as
they may deem advisable or necessary.
ARTICLE VI.
Officers Of the Grand Council and Branches.
The officers of the Grand and Branch Coun-
ellis shall be one president (who shall not be
acquired Ia the Grand Council to be men,
bbI& thereof, two vice presidents, one seCre-
tary, one assistant secretary, one treasurer,
one outside sentinel and one inside sentinel
They shall hold their offices for one year from
the date of their election. All officers of the
Grand Council the president secretary, as
siStant secretary, inside and outside Sentinels
excepted) shall be required to be members
thereof The officers of the Central Branch
Council and auxiliary council shall be chosen
from among the members thereof
ARTICLE VII.
Election by ballot.
ARTICLE VIII.
Grand COu1,ciLHOp COMPOSED
The Grand Council shall be composed of
six members from each parish or ward CEN
by the branch parish or ward council, and two
to be appointed by the president, by and with
the consent and advice OF the Grand Council
ARTICLEIx TX.
PoWera Of the Grand Council.
The Grand Council shall pass all laws for
the government of the association. It shall
select and adopt such passwords, signs of re-
proper provided the same passwords be not
used for longer period than six months at o
time. 1t shall also confer membership upon
persons living in the country, and upon such
others rs it may deem proper.
ARTICLE X.
Coprentions-HowC Called.
All conventions shall be ordered by the
Grand Council after at least thirty days
notice. The object or objects shall be stated
in order, and will be adhered to by the con-
venton.
ARTICLE XI.
Impeachment.
ARTICLE XII.
Quorum.
ARTICLE XIII.
Suspension Of Constitution.
ARTICLE XIV.
Amendment and Revision.
ARTICLE XIV.
Discipline.
Any member members of this association
who shall use, or attempt to use it fer politi- |
cal purposes other than the advancement of
its principles and objects, shall be liable to
expulsion. Ordinary offenses shall be dealt
with as the council may direct.
ARTICLE XVI.
Constitution takes effect on final passage.
GRAND COUNCIL.
First Ward-Samuel Mather, John Nc