Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New-York, Volume 1Lyceum of Natural History of New York, 1824 |
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Page 389 - February next, and until others shall be chosen in their places. 5. And be it further enacted, That the present Constitution of the said Association shall, after passing of this Act, continue to be the Constitution thereof; and that no alteration shall be made therein, unless...
Page 388 - That the said society shall from time to time, for ever hereafter, have power to make, constitute, ordain, and establish such by-laws and regulations as they shall judge proper, for the election of their officers ; for prescribing their respective functions, and the mode of discharging the same ; for the admission of new members...
Page 388 - ... any of the days for that purpose appointed, it shall be lawful to make such election at any other day; and that five members of the said society, assembling at the place and time designated for that purpose by...
Page 388 - ... directing the affairs and concerns of the said Society: Provided such bylaws and regulations be not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of this State or of the United States.
Page 388 - ... taking, holding, and enjoying to them and their successors, any real estate in fee simple or otherwise, and any goods, chattels, and personal estate, and of selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of...
Page 387 - York," and by that name they shall have perpetual succession, and shall be persons capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, answering and being answered unto, defending and being defended, in all courts and places whatsoever ; and may Have a common seal, with power to...
Page 388 - ... officers ; for prescribing their respective functions, and the mode of discharging the same ; for the admission of new members ; for the government of the officers and members thereof ; for collecting annual contributions from the members towards the funds thereof ; for regulating the times and places of meeting of the said Society ; for suspending or expelling such members as shall neglect or refuse to comply with the bylaws or regulations, and for the managing...
Page 389 - State of New York, Secretary's Office. I certify the preceding to be a true copy of an original Act of the Legislature of this State, on file in this Office.
Page 3 - SYNOPTICAL VIEW OF THE LICHENS GROWING IN THE VICINITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. By Abraham Halsey.
Page 109 - Detailing the processes of Mr. Smithson, three in number, and the success of that gentleman, he adopted a modification of Smithson's third process, having recourse, as...