Was founded in the year eighteen hundred and twenty-five for benevolent purposes, voluntary assistance, and useful improvements.

"1^st. Our voluntary aid is to be given in case of an invasion in transporting troops, munitions of war, &c. to any post or place in the vicinity of this City, for the benefit of the Government. Also in aiding vessels in distress with sail, rigging, cables, anchors, &c. assisting vessels that may be on shore; extinguishing of fires on board ships or vessels lying in the stream or along side of piers: the compensation for any of the above services always to be left to the Wardens of the Port. Giving information for the prevention of smuggling or any illicit trade.

"2^nd. Our useful improvements are intended for the benefit of any Members who by their ingenuity may bring forward any very superior rowing or sailing boats, or may improve in the mode of making oars, &c.; and who shall for any such improvements be compensated from the funds of this Society in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars nor less that fifty dollars.

3^rd. No one shall become a Member of this Society unless he be a citizen of the United States."

The following are Officers for the ensuing two years, viz.: -

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