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Mr. Burt introduced the following resolution, whicli was unanimously adopted, 

 to wit : 



Resolved — That the thanks of this Meeting be given to Joseph Griswold, 

 for the elegant and highly interesting discourse delivered on this occasion ; and 

 tliat he be requested to furnish the Secretary with a copy thereof, to be printed 

 ■with the proceedings of this Meeting. 



On motion of Mr. Meeker, the meeting adjourned until next Monday 

 Eveninor, at 7 o'clock. 



CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICLE I. 



This Society shall be called the " Wisconsin State Agricultural Society," for the 

 advancement of Agriculture, Horticulture, and the Domestic Arts. 



ARTICLE II. 

 Any person may become a member of this Society by paying into its treasury 

 one dollar on admission, and one dollar annually thereafter, during his conti- 

 nuance as a member. Any person paying ten dollars on admission, may become 

 a life member. 



ARTICLE III. 



The Officers of this Society shall be a President, three Vice-Presidents, Corres- 

 ponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, one Manager from each 

 county, who shall, together, constitute the Executive Committee. They shall 

 be elected annually by a majority of votes present, and shall have power to fill 

 vacancies in their own body. 



ARTICLE IV. 

 It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Society, 

 and of the Executive Committee; or in his absence, either of the Vice-Presidents; 

 and to call special meetings of the Executive Committee when deemed necessary. 



ARTICLE V. 

 The Executive Committee shall appoint local Committees in the several coun- 

 ties, whose duty it shall be to examine farms and crops which may be offered for 

 premiums; to obtain members, collect fees, and perform all necessary labors 

 connected with the operations of the Society in their respective towns. 



