ON Wednesday evening, December 21st, 1859, the members of the church met at the house of Bro. Chauncey Wright, in the town of Marcellon, Columbia Co., Wisconsin, and Bro. J. A. Wisor was appointed chairman, and A. Smith, Secretary. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, 1. That we adopt a plan of Mutual Benevolence for the relief of the ministry, the poor and the sick. 2. That Bro. A. Smith be chosen treasurer and secretary. 3. That each person pay to the treasurer of said society weekly such sums as he or she feel it duty to pay. 4. That the treasurer keep a correct account of the amount received and paid out weekly. 5. That there be a committee of three brethren chosen by the church to whom the treasurer shall be subject, to disburse only on the order of said committee. 6. That the secretary and treasurer report monthly to the church the expenditures and the amount in the treasury. 7. A majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum, to transact any business that may come before the society. 8. That Brn. Goodwin, Kelley and Billins act as the committee to examine and determine the amount to be appropriated to those that may need assistance, and draw all orders on the treasurer for the same. 9. That the proceedings of this meeting be sent to the Review for publication. J. A. WISOR, Chairman.
A. SMITH. Secretary.