Minutes of the DLS: 06/15/1829

Demosthenian Hall Saturday morning June 15, 1829

The Society convened this morning at the usual hour. The first roll was called and a portion of the laws read. The declaiming class having performed their duty and Mr. Pikens recognized as an honorary member, the Society proceeded to the discussion of the following question viz.

Was it policy in the State of Georgia to establish the Central Bank,

which after an animated debate was decided in the affirmative. This being the time for resolutions the following were introduced by Mr. Goulding and passed. Res. I, that the excuses which different members may give in to the be on their words of honor and if any member be discovered deceiving the Society by falsely excusing himself he shall be fined double in that misdemeanor for which he was so reported. Res. 2, That if any member disfigure by cutting or otherwise any of the appurtenances of the hall such as chairs etc. which do not belong to him the criminality of so acting shall be considered equal to that of injuring the furniture of the Society in the same manner. Mr. Barron then gave notice that on next Saturday he would introduce the following resolutions to change the 11 article of the Constitution and substitute for the same the following plan. Res. I, that the Junior Class be divided into four sections or equal divisions each of which shall deliver a speech of his composition every fourth Saturday not exceeding 15 nor less than 5 minutes under the penalty of 50 cents. Res. 2, That the Sophomore and Freshman class be divided into four equal divisions and that each division of the two classes be compelled to read on every fourth Saturday a piece of his own composition under the penalty of 50 cents, and that any member of the Junior or of the Sophomore or Freshman class who shall speak or read the same speech or composition more than once shall be considered a defaulter. The Society having taken into consideration the case of Mr. Vason and acquitted him of all the charges alledged against him by the Phi Kappa Society, the several officers made their reports the last roll was called and the Society adjourned.

Thomas W. Dyer

Secretary of D. Society