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with the Querry's for the present discussion and the Roll
called Thos Brevard and B. S. Mabry being absent, the
Society then proceeded to business

Query 1st Which is most conducive to happiness a Publick or
a private life. Mr. Richardson appointed chief speaker on
the side of a prlvate life Mr Organ his opponent. This query
was decided in favour of a publick life

Query 2nd Which is the most attracting Beauty or booty Mr
Organ appointed chief speaker on the side of booty and John P.
Martin his opponent This query was given favour of Beauty

1829
Wednesday evening the 7th of January the Society met according
to adjournment Thomas Brevard being called to the chair the
minutes of the last meeting were read and queries for present
discussion the Bo[ard] being called. James C Bradshaw and
Thoma[s] Travillian being absent the Society the [n] proceeded
to business. Thos. Brevard Pres.

Query lst Affirm. A person can act without the consent of
the will
Neg. A Person cannot act without the consent of the will Mr
Steele chief speaker on the affirmative Mr Organ on the
Negative

Query 2nd Aff. convicts sentenced to imprisonment ought rather
to be compelled by law under proper overseers to work on publick
Roads Neg. Convicts sentenced to imprisonment ought not to be
compelled by law under proper overseers to work on publick