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that James Holms at his request be honorably
dismissed from the society and receive a vote of the
remarks for his service. Voted also that in case of
absence of any member ^{having a part in the exercises}that he be fined the
sum of twenty five cents unless a reasonable
excuse be provided to the committy. Adjourned

T.G. Duryee Sec

April 24th 1833 Met and performed composition
by Duryee. Select declamation by Lovett. Debate
by Scoby on the aff. Muir? on the neg. Question, Which
have the people of this country most to fear
Discord or [?]. Dec in the neg. Yays 12, Nays 19.
The proceeded to business. "JM? Williams, J.P Langworthy
F J Perkins, TE Ranney, JA Ranney, DG
Estes Edmond [?], JP Bartlett, CC campbell
were received as members to this Society by
a unanimous vote & William Homes is admitted
to the same. Voted that Jacob Harris at his
request be honorably dismissed from this Society &
receive a vote of thanks for his service. A
Grover was nominated & chosen to fill the vacancy.