And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the end and design of the institution of said society is the promotion of the knowledge of navigation and seamanship, the relief of decayed and disabled seamen, and the poor widows and orphans of deceased seamen.
And be if further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That John Thorlo be and he is hereby authorized to fix the time and place at which the first meeting of said Society shall be held, and to notify the same to the members of said Society by publishing the same in either of the Portland newspapers, fourteen days before the time fixed upon for holding said meeting.
In the House of Representatives,
February 26, 1796
This bill having had three several readings, passed to be
enacted.
Edward H.Robbims, Speaker
In the Senate, February 26, 1796
This bill having had three several readings, passed to be
enacted.
Thomas Daws, President, Pro Tem
By the Governor, approved February 27
Samuel Adams
A true copy. Attest.
John Avery, Jr., Secretary
THE BYLAWS
OF THE
PORTLAND MARINE SOCIETY
Preamble
We, the members of the Portland Marine Society, for the more effectually carrying into execution the designs of our institution, do hereby ordain and establish the following ByLaws and Regulations for the future government of said Society.