The Van Buren press., 1879-01-25
state Historical Society.

We condense from the Gazette the
following report of The meeting OF the
State Historical Society, which met at
Little Rock, last Monday and was called
to order at 7:2o by Rev. DR.. Welch, tom
porary chairman
Tho hall was woll-tilIed by an intelli-
gent audience, consisting of many OF the
Oldest gentlemen in our state, and large
number Of our public men. The meet
ing was also graced by the presence OF Il
goodly nun ser Of Littlo Rocks falr
ones.
The sec, etary, Mr.. c. B. Moore, read
the minutes OF the last meeting, which
was held in November. AT that time
Right Rev. Bishop Pierce was requested
to deliver the address on this occasion.
lie was introduced by Rev. DIR. Welch,
and proceeded to deliver one OF the most
exhaustive and eloquent addresses we
ever listened to. He showed tamllarl-
ty with ancient history and languages
that but few men possess, and left moth
ing untouched that WAS calculated to
awaken an interest in the society.
1t was moved that a copy OF the ad-
dress be preserved among the archives
of the society.
The bylaws, as reported by the com
mttee that drew them up, were read,
and, with few amendments, were
adopted.
An invitation to all present was ex
tended to become members of the socie-
ty, and a large number were enrolled.
The following were made honorary
members of the ssciety Mrs, Abble
Washburn, A. W. Lyon, John Patterson,
J. S. Hornor, S. W. Patrick, NJ. Rese, 5.
W. Patrick, NJ. Rose, Rev. John Buchan,
an David West, Peter Mankin (who Is
l0s years oldl, Russell Benedict, David
Walker, Edward Gross, ST., and Rev,
John NJ. Steel.
Gen. Pagan suggested that all men
and women in the ate who were over
100 years old, be made honorary mem
bers.
On motion Of Mr.. Hampstead, the inl-
ton fee, or annual fee, was plcaed at ~.
Judge s. w. Williams moved to make
the fee for membership SO which
On motion il was decided to hold the
annual meetings at Little Rock, ON the
third Tuesday in January until other
wise ordered.
Mr.. Hampstead received the unanimous
thanks of the society for files of the Ga
zette from about 1920 to 1886.
The following officers were elected:
Mr.. Wm. Il. Woodruff, president.
A vice president was elected from each
judicial circuit
First circuit-IIon. T. B. Hanly.
Second crcnit-lIon. Ben. Harris.
Third cireuit-Hon. 7. j. Stubs.
Fourth cir't-Hou.J II. Van Hoose.
Fifth eircuit-Hon. J. G. Hill.
Sixth eircuit-Hon. S. w. Williams.
Seventh eircuit-IIon Jaboz NJ. Smith.
Eighth circuit-IIon. G. Wilmington.
Ninth circuit-Hon. 4 B. Williams.
Tenth cireuit-lIon. J. r. Hampton.
Eleventh circuit-llon. r. w. Trimble.
Twelfth crcuit-IIou. B. T. Duval.
Recording sec'y-IIon. c. B. Moore.
Cor. sec'y-Hon. J. X. Eakn.
Treasurer-Hon. G. L. Walker.
Executive ommittce--Judge +. IL
English, NJ. w. Benjamin., Rev. Mr.
W clch, Right Rev Mr.. Pierce, Hca. U.
NJ. Rose and the recording secretary.
1t was ordered taat the secretary have
the constitution engrossed rs necessa
ry step to incorporate the society.
On motion Of Mr.. Benjamin the men,
bers of the state press were made homo
rary members of the society, also the
ministers of the gospel.
Hon. J. II. Fraser and Hon. L. b.
Fraser were appointed a committee to
draft bylaws.
On motion the society adjourned until
the third Tuesday in January next.