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& E. S. Harris opening the debate. Unanimously decided in
favour of the affirmative — The society then ajn^d until
tuesday evening 5 o'clock the 31st. instant.
Tho Brevard Sec. A. Blair Pres.
Oct. 20th 1826

Alethia
October 31st, 1826. 5 O'clock The members
present T. Brevard, J. Swindell, A. Blair & R. Williams
delinquents being crossed the society adj^nd until friday
evening 5 O'clock — Tho. Brevard Sec.

Alethia. 5th, 1926. The P. S. met according to the
adj. of a minority -- After Sunday minor regulations, and
Burchett Douglass esq^r being rec^d as a member, & duely
elected Pres. The query in order, was opened for discussion
Viz. Has Conscience been derived from an innate principle,
or from education? On W^c after some discussion, the member
divided -- Time failing to take up the other query Viz. "Has,
or has not agriculture been more advantageous to the com-
munity?" It was continued; and another, Viz. "Is it, or is
it not right to tell the truth at all times?" Set for debate
at the next session. On motion, the Soc. adj'nd until
thursday evening sun setting
Nov, 16th, 1826, at this place.
T. Brevard Sec. B. Douglass Pr.