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Resolved, That before the company commences their march, they shall elect a council of twelve persons who shall assemble in council with the officers of the company, who shall deliber- ate on and decide all matters pertaining to the company during their march.
Resolved, That there shall be hunting parties chosen who shall hunt for the company alternately while on their march.
Resolved, That each family and single person shall furnish a sufficient quantity of provisions and means of conveyance for the same and themselves while on their march.
Resolved, That the male members of the company between the ages of 18 and 45 shall be disciplined, armed and equipped to act on the defensive if necessary.
Resolved, That a committee of seven be appointed by the meeting to draft a constitution and report at the next meeting.
Resolved, That the following persons shall constitute said committee: A. Gilliland, John Conn, Bryan Dennis, G. N. Headley, G. L. Frost, David Switzer, Asa Caukin (Calkin.)
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and published in both of the newspapers of Iowa City.
On motion, the meeting adjourned until the 18th instant, to meet at the house of Ja[r]vis H. Frost at 12 o'clock, M.
JOHN CONN, Ch'n. BRYAN DENNIS, Sec.
OREGON EMIGRATION MEETING
[The proceedings of the adjourned meeting above provided for are reprinted literally from the Iowa Standard (Iowa City), Vol. Ill, No. 16, March 23, 1843. EDITOR.
A meeting of the citizens of Clear Creek, favorable to the settlement of Oregon Territory, was held at the house of Jarvis H. Frost on Saturday, the 18th inst. The meeting was organized by the election of the customary officers, when A. Calkins, Esq., briefly stated the object of the meeting it being called for the purpose of hearing and considering the report of a committee appointed at a previous meeting, to draft a constitution and by-laws, for the formation, regulation and government of an Oregon Emigration society.
