Indiana Republican, Volume 1, Number 32, Madison, Jefferson County, 2 August 1817 — Page 3

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Slowing constitution for a )RAL society, was adopted 1 meeting of the, members 'etime last winter, but the cation thereof has from

ous causes oeen puMpuutu

i the present time.-

equested tnac au persons

have niincriu ucwmc j.r. and also all who wish

,;n the society, wonld meet

.TafVison. at Major Henry

itine'son the second Mon-

in August next, tor the of making further reg

ions relative to the said in-

ition.

Wfi fully persuaded of the

U that text of sacred writ

(declares "That righteousxalteth a nation," and that

s a reproach to any people,

nowmg tnat it isxne uuiy v friend of man, as well as

hn. to endeavor to suppress

Vnd promote the interests of

ity, and good oraer ; ana sensible that concert, and I influence, will be necessary

trying into effect, such de obiects : We therefore a-

b unite ourselves together, Moral association, for the

se of promoting morality, Jising our individual exerto suppress vicious examy brining the guilty under otice of those laws of our which respect vice and imlity. le i st. Each member of this jtion, shall use hi3 influence

mote the general objects or stitution. viz. the suppres-

f.vice of every kind, and mm

ition ot virtue and morality

eral.

e 2nd. Each member shall

s influence, both by precept

sample, ,to inculcate the ne

r Of Qod morals to the and peace of society. & the

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le 3rd. The association shall pt yearly, a standing comi of seven at least of their Jers, whose business it shall ( each stated meeting, to (report of the prosecutions Amoral conduct, and give an ,nt of the state of morals n their knowledge. k 4th. The members of this Vtion shall meet yearly on Irst Monday in March, for nrpose 0 electing the respecJfficers of the society, and to Jrt such measures, and adopt Resolutions .as will be judged Jient for the further promo

te objects of the institution, le 5th. There shall be ap-

u, as the standing officers

e society for each year, a

(Wan, secretary , and Ireaswho shall continue in office their successors are elected ill be the duty of the chairto keep and preserve good f in the society, and to do ther duties of his office which I be pointed out by the laws k association, The secretary I record the proceedings of society, and shall have the I of the records, and keep a (and just account or all ies paid to the treasurer by

ths society. It shall be the duty of the treasurer to pay out the .money according to the directions of the society. Rule 6th. The society shall in addition to the general annual meeting provided for in the 4th rule of this constitution have a quarter annual meeting, & moreover, the standing committee shall have it in their power, if they conceive it necessary, to call an extraordinary meeting of the members of this association, by giving public notice thereof in the public prints, two weeks previous to such meeting. Rule 7 th. No person shall be, or continue a member of this association, who is not at least moral in his own conduct But all moral characters shall be willingly received as members. .Rule 8th. All gambling, breaches of the peace, Sabbathbreaking, profane swearing, disorderly taverns j and every species of immorality, cognizaole by the laws of this state, snail be the subject of animadversion and reproof ; and it any person guilty of such immoralities, shall prove refractory, after due admonition being given, (if such admonition be thought necessary,) any mem. berof this association under whose notice it shall happen, shall take due steps to have such person brought under the notice of the civil authority, and punished .accordingly. Rule 9th. Any member of this association who shall neglect his duty, shall be dealt with by the society. Rule 10th. This association shail have full power to adopt such by-laws as may be necessary for regulating the procedings therein, provided, such by-laws are not in opposition co this constitution. Rule nth. Each and every member of this society shall be bound to pay the treasurer thereof, at least once a year, such. sum of money as shall be deemed necessary, by a vote of the majority of the members present at such meeting, for defraying the expenses of the institution. Rule i2th. This constitution shall be published in the "Indiana Republican" for three weeksin succession, after which time, the members of the society will be bound to attend to the objects of the institution. Rule 13th. No article or role in this constitution shall be altered, changed, or amended, without the concurring voice of a majority of all the members; nor is any person to be removed from membership in this association, with out the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present nor shall he withdraw himself from the society (having incurred censure,) unless he has underwent a trial for his misconduct.

Electioneering addresses. VINCENNES, JULY 9, I 8 1 7. TO THE PEOPLE OF INDIANA, FELLOW-CIT1ZENS, I HAVE been soli.cited by a number of my friends to come forward as a candidate for your suffrages for the fifteenth Congress. Iam well aware that it is at a late period, but as I have ever held it a sacred duty to do every thing in my power for the public good, I have yielded to the wishes of my friends, in consenting tb serve, if elected. A long life devoted to public business, renders it I presume, unnecessary for me to make many professions to you all J will say is, that if you think proper to elect me your representative, my best exertions shall be used to render every service in my power, both to this State, and the United States-, Th : POSEY.

New-Lexington, July 25, 1817. My Fellow.citi?ejns of Jefferson County, Prompted by a sincere wish for your prosperity, & , a desire to serve you in the capacity of Commissioner I have come forward at this late period asacandidate for that office. The party dissentions by means of which elections have hitherto been too often carried in this County, having measurably subsided there is some room left for one who wishes to be supported on no principle but that of merit, ito hope for success. MOSjES gray.

Doci. Jos. Oglesiy, will serve as Recorder for this county, if elected.

Wanted at this Office, an apprentice to the printing business.

Blank Deeds for Sale

Madison, July J 9, 1817. NOTICE rs hereby given to the Electors of JelFerson county, that I have consented tooOer-mv-self as a candidate at the ensuing Election, to Represent' said county in the next General Assembly. Owing to the agitation;of the public mindoccajiioned by the unprecedented course heretofore pursued in electioneering- which to . every judicious thinking man must be disgusting, is my apology to the citizens for nqt suffering my .name jo appear at an . earlier period. I think it .my duty.ro inform the electors that I am willing to adhere to the will of the people If lean render you a service, I will do it cheerfully, Bui I leave with you to judge uf my qualifications and standing in society. You know I am a citizen of this state my interest and warmest affections are here and no where else. I am well apprized that the people are the best judges of the capacity of the candidates,and the most capable of making their own choice.. I am yours he, NATHANIEL HUNT. New Lexington, July 20, 1817, My Fellow-citizens, Without any pressing solicitations from my friends, or dread of my foes, but possessing in common with my countrymen a right of asking for their suffrages I present myself as a Candidate for the ensuing session of the Legislature ; should I prove sue

cesstui, an tnat I nave in my power to return, excepting my gratitude, are my most strenuous exertions ;for the prosperity and reputation of the State in general, & the county of Jefferson in particular. Wm. CARPENTER,

Mark this NOTICE. ALL accounts & notes that have .become due and is not paid off against the 15th ,of August, will be put into proper officers hands for collection without .respect to persons &c. I will sell a quarter section of land, and two lots in the town of Madison, three ditto in the town of Milton, Kentucky, at the steam Mill on the Ohio. For Terms, apply, to the proprietor in Madison. Dawson Blackmorc. .July 29, 1317 32tf N. B. The subscriber has on hand a large assortment of Hats, which he will sell low for cash, and approved country produce &c. D. B, ALL persons indebted to the subscribers, either by note or book account, arc requested to make payment on or before the 1 oth of August, as one of the subscribers intend going to Philadelphia at or shortly after thst time, and must have money:- they therefore hope their customers will be punctual, particularly those whose accounts have been standing long, as they flatter themselves they have exercised great indulgence, they will in return, expect attention to this request. M'CLURE & KING, Madison, July 23, 1817 31W3

One Rifle GUN For sale at this Office.

SALT. The subscriber lias just received nearly 200 barrels of Salt, which he will sell LOW foe CASH. 7! DOUGLAS. Madison, August 2, 1817. j2tf