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BRUNSWICK, at MIRAMICHL 23rd March, 1847. At a General Court of Directors held at Little's Hotel, Chatham, this day, it waa moved by Richard Hutchison, and seconded by David Johnstone, Esquires, and unani* SDOUsly Resolved, That a Sub-Committee of four members be appointed for the purpose of preparing a Pahfelet containing the Commission, Act of Incorporation, Consii- tuiion, &C. &c. of the Society, and such Bye Laws as may be considered necessary for the better management of the Society's business. ALEXANDER FRASER, Jr. Secretary. In obedience to the above Resolution, we have prepared the Pamphlet^ and now submit the same for approval, with a hope that it will give entire satisfaction to the so* •iety. John C. Macbean, t Richard Hutchisow, David JoHNSTOWE, James Caie. Miramichi, 31st December, 1847. sow, f Committee. X;J^' ^/^^<>€^ »^ COMMISSION. Whereas, The Highland Sociefy of London was instiiu* ted ill the year 1778, and incorporated in the year 1816, to associate together, in the British Metropolis, the Nobility, Landed Proprietors, and other Natives of the Highlands, to- gether with their desceiidants and the Officers uf Highland Corps and Gentleman connected by family alliance^ or who have rendered some signal service to that part of the kingdom. " For the preservation of the Language, Martial Spirit, Dress, Music and antiquities of the ancient Caledonians. " For rescuing trom oblivion the valuable remains of CeN tic Literature. " For the establishment and support of Gaelic Schools. ' For relieving aisiressed Highlanders at a distance from their native honnes, and '< For the promoting the improvement and general wel-r fare of the northern parts of the Island. At)d Whekeas the said Society, to e^ttend the benefit of their insiiiuiion, and to unite together in a central union their Countrymen, wherever situated, have resolved to issue Commissions for the establishment of Branches thereof in the British Colonies abroad, as well as in other places, abroad and at home where Highlanders are resident, and being extremely desirous that a Branch should foe establish- ed in Miramichi, New-Brunswick: You are hereby autho- rised and empowered in pursuance of this Ftesolution, to found a Branch of the Highland Society of London at Mira- michi, NewBrunswick, accordingly, with authority tq •wake such bye-laws as ruay be necessary for the manage^ 'Henl thereof, in conformity to the principles and rules of (be said Society. Given at London under the Seal of the Society, ihis 13ih (lay of June, 1842.>^ To His Excellency Sir William McBean G. Colebrooke, K. K. Lieut. Governor; Jaine^ Gilraou^iy^ Alexander Ran< kin, Esquires.^, . : ^^/^ I n J"*' 5 « I i 4n ACT to Incorporate the Highland Society of New- Brunswick , at Miramichi. Passed tlib April, 1S46. "Whereas, the Highland Society of London, ioslilutei in tbe year one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight, and incorporated by Act ot Imperial Parliament in tbe year one thoasand eight hundred and sixteen, by its Commissioa bearing date the ihirieenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and forty two, given at London, under the Seal of the said Society, and directed 'i Sir William McBean George Colebrooke, K. H. Lieutenant Governor of the Pro- vince of New-Brunswick, Janwes Gilmour, and Alexander Rankin, also of New-Brunswick, Esquires, after reciting among other things that the said Society, to extend its be-* nefits, and unite together in a central union, Highlanders, wheresoever situated, had resolved to issue Commissions for the establishment of Branches thfireuf in the British Co- lonies abroad, as well as other places at home, where High- Janders are, and that being extremely desirous that a Branch should be established in New-Bronswick, at Miramichi, the said commission authorised and empowered the said persons to whom it was directed, to form a Branch of the said Highland Society of London, at Miramichi, New-Brun- swick, with authority to make such bye laws as might be necessary for the maoagement thereof in conformity to the principles and rules of the said Society; and whereas, ia pursuance of the said Commission, the said Sir William McBean Georg? Colebrooke, K. H. James Gilmour, Alex. Rankin and many other Gentlemen of the said Province did form themselves into a Society, in connection with the Highland Society in London; And whereas the said Society in this Province, from not being incorporated, is subject to many inconveniences, and is in consequence unable effici- ently to extend and promote the benevolent objects of the Society." Be it therefore enacted, by the Lieutenant Governor, Legislative Council and Assembly, ThatiAlex. Key, Alex. Rankin, Hugh Munro, John Montgomery, Francis Ferguson, Thomas C. Allen, Alexander Fraser, Junior, Peter Morrison, John C. Macbean, John McDonald, Roderick McLeod, Do- nald McKay, George Kerr, and Neil McLean, and sucU other person or persons as are now, or may hereafter be ad- mitted members of the Society, agreeably to tbe rules and bye laws of the said Corporation, their associates and successors, be, and they are hereby erected into a Body Corporate, in conocciion with the Highland Society of London, under the name and style of^THS HiaHLAMD i>ociBTT 07 Nbw'Bkvn»wicc at Miramtchi, for the purpose, in addition to (he objects contemplated by the Pa- rent Society, of extending relief to destitute ScotstaeD, Scotswomen, or their descendants^ and the education of their children, and for these purposes shall have and enjoy ^11 general powers made incident to Corporations by the Act of the General Assembly of the Province, made and passed in the Reign of bis late Majesty King William the Fourth; provided that the Real Estate which the said Corporation may hold at any one time shall not exceed the sum of two thousand pounds in value. ffl:. CONSTITUTION. 1.— The Title shall be the HiuHland Sociext of New- BBUNtwiCK at Miramichi. 2. — That appropriations of ibe Society may in addition to the objects contemplated by the Parent Society, extend to ithe RELIEF OF DESTITUTE Scoismen, Scotswomen^ or their descendants, and the £duca.tion oi their Children. 3. — All persons eligible for Members of the Society, shall. he Scotsmen^ descendants of Scotsmen, or the Husbands of Scotswomen, 4.— The office bearers «hall be elected annually, and «hall consist of a President, Three Vice Presidsnts, a Chap- I.AIN, A TREASUSERr A SeCRETRT, AND TWENTT-F0X7R Dl- sectors. 5.>-The affairs of the Society shall be managed by a' CouMiTTEE, consisting of the Office Bearers, seven of whom shall be a quorum. 6. — VetsoQS desirous of hecomtntr Mtmhara, shall be pro- posed at any Oeneral or Special, Meeting of the Society or any Regular or Special Meeting of the Committee, by one Member and seconded by another, and when elected, it shall be the duty of the Member who proposed such Candidate, to notify hitn of his election. 7.— The payment of Five Pounds shall constitute a Life Member, who shall be so styled in the ticket he receives ; and Five Shillings annually shall constitute an Annual Member, who shall be so styled in the Ticket he receives oa admission. S.— On admission, and payndent of the sum requisite, or as soou after as convenient, every Member shall be entitled to receive a Ticket, bearing the seat uf the Society, signed by the President and Secretary, with a Copy of the Rules of the Society, for which be will pay a sum agreed upon by the Committee. 9.— Every Member when once elected, shall be consi- dered such until signifying in writing to the Secretary, hiif wish to resign, and pay up all arrears due by him to the So* ciety. 10.— No person shall be eligible for an Office Bearer jtor vote on any question of the Society, unless Life Mem- bers or Members who have paid up their annual subscrip- tions. 11— In the event of a vacancy occurring m any of the offices, between the annual meetings, the Committee maf appoint other persons to fill such vacancy ai any regular or tjpeeial meeting. f 8 12.— There shall be a General Meeting of ihc Societjf ♦ on ibe Tiiirieenth of Januari/, and in case ihat Jay tall oit SundaVi the Meeting will take place the day followisg, (Monday) and a rcrjular Meeting of the Con)ini!tee on thet'^ joiirth Tuesday in March, and the second Tuesday in Av" gust in each year. 13.— The General Annual Meetin?:, shall be held alter NATELY IN THE ToWNS OF NEWCASTLE AND CHATHAM, io^ either of which places, where such Meeting shnll have been held, all the Meetings for the saiu^ year siiall also lakvs place. 14.— At the General Meeting of the Rocieiy, the Treasv^' rer's Account, shall be submitted and auditt'd by ibreeP| Members, not Office Bearers, a Report or the PRocEEDiNGr for the past year shall be made by the Commiiiee, all the BUSINESS OF THE iSocfETY transacted, and Office Bearers for the ensuing yei^r elected. 15.— Notice of all Meetings of the Society, whether An- nual or Special, or of restular Commiuee Meetings, shall be given by the Secretary at least two v;eeks previous, in tho LOCAL NEWSPAPER, in which shall also be inserted ;he An- nual Report ol the Society. 16. — In order to keep up the national appearance ot tbe Socie'y, tbe Ofiice Bearers, at all General Meetings, and on all public occasions, shall wear Scarfs of Highland Tartan, and a Highland Fifer shall be attached, who shall be un-> der the direction of the Committee. ,_,, . 17. — In order to faciliiiite the business of the Society, it shall be in ihe power of any^we Members of the Committee. or ten Members of the Society, by requisition addressed to the President, or in his absence, to any of the Vice Presi« denis, to call a Special General Meeting of the Society, Bpecilying iis object. 18.~The number of Honorary Members shall be limited to ten, who can only be admittf^d at the Annual Meeiiugs> having first been proposed to the Committee ai least three months previous to the same, and such election shall be by ballot, five negatives to exclude such proposed Honorary Member's admission, .,,.-^ r^"-^ vr 19.— The sum accumulated after defraying the necessary expenses, since organization to the present time, shall be made a permanent fund, to wbi a shall be added all dona- tions to the Society, not otherwise expressed by the DonoRS, and the admission fees, «f such Life Members as desire it. SO — The amount shall be voted at the General AnnaaL ) Committee in the course of i.ig expenditure by iSr It the year, however, not to exceed (he Subscriptions (or the pttitt yenr, together with interest accruing from the Soci- -'"'- Stock. ety'ii Regular Meeting of the Committee, to have the whole pre- sent i'or use or reference if required. '22. — A. ELECTIONS of ofTice Searers or totes of the So- cieJy, whether Annual, Special or Regular Commiticc, f.hall be viva voce, 'Piili the exception of Rule 18 for the adrait- ance of Honary Members. Si3. — In order to meet every possible emergency iha» m?iv occur, it shall be competent for the Commitk- /-> maka such Bte Laws as may from time lo time be fo'jud exp.^'{i« ent for the better management of the Society's hnsineas ; such Bye Laws shall first be submitted for the rj^proval of the majority in attendance at any ticocral, Annual, Oi Spe- cial Meeting of the Society. . - ..., „- 24. — That none of the fore go hg Pules shall he affected tn spirit by any of the Bte Laws ti>at may from tirrt. ni time be made for expediency, as provided lor inyPioio 23. Nei- ther shall any of them be altered or repec/cd unUss by the unanimous concurrence of a Gentral iUooiinc; ot iho .Soc^ ety, at which every Lile Member shall be present, either in person or by proxy. Passed 10th September, 1&43? ' y^S^^ - -^/ U^ 4Jf^JA^ ■a>>.;ai^ ' *^feji i \ c- ^, t^ 10 /^/.^^- jc^.i*^ NAMES of SUBSCRIBERS. / Thomas C. A))an, Winkworih Allan James AndersoDj ^ohn Boyd «/ William Boyd Joha Baird John Fraser, Hestigouche Hugh Fraser ^ James Fraser Alexander Fraser, (tertios) £. B. Forbes Robt. Ferguson, Rcstigouche JIugh Ferguson x^l Alexander Ferguson William J. Fraser Robert Falcon- John Ferfi" James Gale Chailes Campbell Alexander Campbell //f Mathew Carruihers J^ Allan A. Davidson Alexander Davidson /X> Alex. Davidson Oak Point Ronald Davidson, /^ Alexander Traier, Jun. L.M. Francis Ferguson, Lt Mi John Fraser James Gilmour, L. M. y^ Alexander Goodfellow David Goodfellow Murdoch Gillie;^ .: 1/ 1 VJ Richard Hutchison, L. M. Revd. W. Henderson, A.M. Simon Hamilton David Johnstone James Johnstone William Johnston, Chatham William Johnston RT^ ■•'.'. X M^*^ ^^^ Alexander Key, M. D. L.M. l\ George Kerr kche William Loch * Alexander Loudoun James Leslie P /> John Macdougaii Hugh MfRae .Ponald McNaughtoa Malcolm McNaughioc Neil McLean Alexander McRae (reorire McNeill Rev. G. McDonnell, Baihurs^ Alexander McBeath \ 1 ": '} • 'T [. .M. ^"^ Peter Morrison, L< M. Hon. J. Montijoinery, L. M Rev. John C.Macbcan, A. M John Mackic -^Thomas Maihiesoa J^Veier Miichell, Jun. James Mitchell Alexander Morrison Benjamin Miller y-^-isAiw Miller, Gloucester «A/ William Masson, Jan. John McD. Martin Donald Morrison William N;ipier Suinueiri. Napiei Roderick McIiPod, L. M. /Alexander McLajiaan. L. M. ^Donald MrDonald. L. M. /^ Aloxaoder McKiMop Kev. Alexnnder MclMar^l^r Hon. AI.?x. Raninti, L. iV't. /^ am Donald xMcKay y^Iiimes McDonald ^i/ John MoDonald, J. P. Joiin McDonald, John McKay John McLeod w •Wiiliann McLeod 7^ Donald Mf.'LcM)d / William McLeod, Ktai v^-^n h Kus-,ell ^^''l Geuriie IL Ruf^&ell I John PK^no.ie i lamob Rusiell, Jun. '■''•,;■." Till IB ■ •• •■•.'i. a Peter Stewart , Angus Sinclair ^/John M. Si.phens ^ Kenneth Smith 12 John Thomson, M. D. John Wvse ert WeG( siopher V/ishart ^^ Jlobert Weed yv Christopher \. / I Thomas Weather fy <^ ' ^ yy/^ yy. /^ y^^ i '* A ^ n REPORT of the Highland Society of New Brunswick, at Miramichi, 1847. Your Committee, in bringing before you a report of the transactions of the by-gone year, have much satisinciion in doing so under such favourable appearances, ihe number of members, and progressing increase of the Society's lund. The Society has also, since last annual meeting, acquired some very essential am' permanent advantages^ the result of much deliberation and trouble ut sub-commutees duly op- pointed for their respective duties, the several reports of which will be laid before you. The Sub-committee appointed three years ago for the pro- curation of a suitable sea/, admission ticket, plate, and books of record ior Ihe Society, experienced some unavoida- ble delay in the execution of the order. At last, however, ail have made their appeaiance, and reflect much credit on the committee, as well as the designer, more particularly of such a superior Seal, quite in keeping with the benevo- lent^ loyal and patriotic intentions of the Institution. A sub-committee of five Members was appointed at last annual meeting, with instruction^ " to examine the consti- tution of the iSociety and to prepare such antendmentur mo- dification of the same as may appear to them necessary and to report to a special general meeting convened for the ptirpose of submitting such report." The sub-committee held several adjourned meetings, pre- pared an amended constitution, submitted the same, as di- rected, to a special general meeting, convened at Hamill's Hotel, in September last, when its deliberations alter careful consideration, were approved and adopted, and your com- riiiitee have mucli pleasure in recommending the same as the cojE OF LAWS tor the order and government of the So- ciety. . ^ . y ■ I ; •' In accordance with a resolution o( the society a deputati- on consisting of Alexander Rankin and Peter Stewart, Es- quires, M. P. P.^ waited on His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor soliciting His Excellency's acceptance of the office ot Chief; since which a cornmunicaiion h&s been received from His Excellency, cheerfuJiy lesponding to the request of (he Society and proffering a donation of £5. Your committee have now much pl<»r(l by extending the hand of good fellowstiip to eaoh oiher. are, would also reverently remind you ol the memories ot tlie " departed dead." Two of our nnrnber, in tiie course ol the past year, Hugh Monro, Esq., aiul Me. Archibald liaddow, have gone " where the wicked cease iVom troublmg and the weary are at rest," both well known '.o all, ^ind v/ell deserve our cherished remembrance of v/hai (U'iV have been and what each in his place and sphere h:is done, not only for tlie society, but for die benefit oi Uis lellow-men. A communication has been received from Hi« Grace the Pake of Buccleugh, President of the Caledonian Asylum, Islii)«;toa, London, containing; a detailed account of that in* stituiion, estaSliihed 181IJ, for the education of the children Ol soldiers and sailof'i?, which, until lately, only admitted Boys, 90 of whom were sharing its benefits; but in consc quenoe of a resolution to admit Girls also, a very considera- ble addnion has been made to the building, and the number augmented by the admission of 30 Girls, to pariicipa'e in its charity, soliciting the benevolent consideration of this So* ciety. At the last annual meeting, the society granted its patro- nage to a Ball, which came off at Layton's Hotel on the 23rd February, and was conducted by the managers appoin- ted by the society (or that ])urpose^ so as to reilecr. much credit on them for their exertions and attention, jTivirig ge- neral satisfaction to the Members, as well as oihers who swelled the nntnber on that occtsicn. Tiie roam v/as tastefully (itted up with appropriate national einl)lems ami inscriptions, and the music of the evening interspersi'd with many favorite airs on the Highland Pipes, altogether enli- vening and invigorating the whole frame of every true " Scot," reminding us of our " native Highland Home," and the hospitalities of our revered ancestors, and truly might we have eXcUimed with the Bard of.Fingal and Mor- ven, " It sent the soul back to the ages of old, and the days of other years." A Gu'j-ccjuiinince wns appoi.'^ted from ih* committee ai i li>mitii>'. gran- M>ittee f(i and ItUlilM) iich in Jiovv bo ;s5 on )cit,'iy, ending- Id ulsu parted ! past ddow, tid tlie ieserve n and for the 15 lasi meeting, to prepare Lunch for the dose of this day'l Easiness, which has been attended to. Your committee re- commend the society to grant its patronage to a Ball, to tske place as may be deemed mo&t convenieBt, under pro- per restrictions of the society, as hitherto. Your committee, in departing from the lesolutioa of last year, to hold the festival in New«Castle, do so under the conviction that by associating in one place the whole Mee- tings and Festivals for the season, will occasion less incon- venience, and meet more fully the rules of the Society. The sum of £10 was placed at the disposal of the Direc- tors, for the purpose of alleviating distress and education, but as no proper object presented itself, no money was drawn. In conclusion, your committee would seriously recom* mend the cordial cu'operation of each and every memher of the society^ in the advancement of the common interest and usefulness of the institution, to such objects as its char* ter warrants, with good will, patiiotic zeal and sincerity so as to induce every Scot, except he " Whose Eours «o dead, who never to himself hath said , This is m> own, ray native land," to, add his name and support to make us soon, what we hope to be, a worthy auxiliary to the parent Society. OFFICE BEARERS for 1847. Chief.— His Excellency Colonel Sir V/illiam MacBean George Colebrooke, Lieutenant Governor of the Province. President.— A. Key, M. D. Vice President.— Alexander Rankin, Thomas C. AUao, Hon. John Montgomery. Chaplain.— Re vd. John C. Macbean, A. M. Treasurer.— Thomas C. Allan. Secretary. —Alexander Eraser, Jun. Directors. — John Macdougall, A. McLaggan, John Fra* ser, Cross Point, Restigouche, R. McJ^eod, D. Johnstone, John Morrison, J. Caie, D. McNaughton, R. Hutchison, F. Ferguson, Bathurst, A. Davidson, Oak Point, D. McKay, J. Mackie, A. McKillop, J. Fraser, Newcastle, A. A) David- son, John McDonald, Bay du Yin, George Kerr, William Henderson, A. M., Alex. Loudoun, Ai Goodfellow, John Boyd Joseph Russell, Wm. Loch, *'"xander McDonald. r 16 BYHLAWS. . . ./• . ■ ;■ •■ ■ ' . ' 1. In all cases of apparent emergency, the P^esiden^ or either of the Vice Presiilents, may direct the Secretary to call a Special Meeting of the Committee. ^. — Vidlations or infringenients of any of the Rules, shall be punished by fin^s, sQspeujsions from Office, or expulsions firom the^Society, a« may be decided on by a majority of the Committee^ at any regular rpeeting, subject, however^ to a re-hearing at the Annual Meeting : all decisions at the annual meeting shall ba final. . 3.— The price of the 'ticket and Pamphlet shall be as ordered in Rule 8, which, together with all fines, shall be pjaid to the Cashier, to be by him placed to the credit ol the Society. 4.— It shall be the duty of the Secretary to read over the minutes of each meeting, prior to adjournment, as well as ari the opening of each subsequent meeting the miuuteS of the previous meeting. ^f^ ^f^y,^/^y. / i^_ ^. W/^ / / J President, or Secretary to |e Rules, shall or expulsions lajority of the ho.wev,erj to 9. ■ IcisioDS at the let shall be as [• fines, shall be Ihe credit ol the 10 read over the lent, BS well as the miuutefi of / ) f) m\'.'' 1