Resolved, That the company leave or pass through Iowa City on the twelfth day of May next, and invite other companies to join.
Resolved, That each and every individual, as an outfit, provide himself with 100 pounds flour, 30 pounds bacon, 1 peck salt, 3 pounds powder, in horns or canteens, 15 pounds lead or shot, and one good tent cloth to every six persons: every man well armed and equipped with gun, tomahawk, knife, etc.
Resolved, That all persons taking teams be advised to take oxen or mules; also that each single man provide himself with a mule or pony.
Resolved, That we now appoint a corresponding secretary, whose name shall be made public; whose duty it shall be to correspond with individuals in this country, and with companies at a distance; receive and communicate all the information that he may deem expedient.
Resolved, That the members of the association meet on the last Saturday in April next for the purpose of a more complete organization.
On motion of Mr. Purcell,—
Resolved, That the resolutions just offered be taken up and read separately, which was agreed.
From the first to the seventh article of the resolutions were voted for unanimously, with the request that those who wished to join the company would particularly look to the fourth and fifth resolutions.
On motion of Mr. Irwin adjourned till 2 o'clock.
Pursuant to adjournment, the meeting met, and being called to order, proceeded to the regular business of the day. Rev. M. Fisher, General Clark, Rev. G. M. Hinkle, Judge Williams, Stephen Witcher, Esq., and J. B. Barker, Esq., addressed the meeting with very eloquent and appropriate addresses in behalf of those persons who wish to emigrate to Oregon.
On motion of Mr. Irwin, General Clark was requested to act as corresponding secretary for the company until its final organization and departure for Oregon. Also, that a committee of three be appointed to act in conjunction with the corresponding secretary, in the transaction of any business for the advancement of the interests of the company. John W. Humphreys, Barton Lee, and Thos. Gartland were appointed said committe.
On motion—
Resolved, That the ladies, and all others friendly to the settlement of Oregon, be respectfully invited to attend, and that the Rev. Mr. Hinkle and others be invited to address the assembly.
On motion—
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary, and be published in the Bloomington Herald.
On motion of Rev. Mr. Fisher, the meeting adjourned till Friday, 31st inst.
W. F. Smith, Secretary.G. M. HINKLE, President
