1860
On motion of Mr. Dutton
Resolved that a select committee of three be appointed to investigate the above. The Chair appointed Messrs. Dutton, Dayton Devereux as such committee.
Mr. Hawver also presented the affidavits of overseer of highways of unpaid non resident highway taxes. On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the same be levied on the several lots on which the taxes were assessed.
The Chair here presented an account of Peter A. Grant, a constable, of the Town of Stamford of $7.15. Also an account of Frederick Griffin, const. of Stamford of $8.87, both of which were referred to Com. on Constables claims. Also acct. of A. H. Tyler, Deputy Sheriff, of $10.01 referred to Com. on Sheriffs accts.
Also Do John A. Person, Do, $73.05 Do
Also Frederick Griffin $93.91 Do
Mr. Elliott presented the town accounts of the Town of Bovina amounting to $245.49 and asks that $247.49 be raised on motion of Mr. Davis, resolved that $237.49 be raised in Bovina.
Mr. Elliott also presented report of Commissioners of Highways requiring $806.00 including $556.00 for damages and $250.00 for highway purposes to be raised in Bovina.
On motion of Mr.Simpson resolved that the foregoing account be made the special order for the 15th at nine o'clock a.m.
The bond of the Treasurer elect was presented.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the same be referred to a special committee to report thereon to the Board. The Chair appointed Messrs. Devereux, Elwood and Bassett as such committee.
Mr. Elliott also presented an account of James Archibald, late Supervisor of $4.08 referred to committee on county claims.
Mr. Elliott also presented acct. of Alexander Gillie const. of $2.31. Referred to committee on const. accts. Also acct of John Tilford for making examination at request of coroner of $10.00. Referred to committee on Co. Claims.
Mr. Noble presented the town accts. of the Town of Franklin amounting to $400.45 together with $100.00 for Poor and $250 for highways and bridge purposes and $25.00 for award of highway damages.
On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the above account be levied & assessed on the Town of Franklin. Mr. Noble also presented acct. of Seymour Cook, Esq. Commissioner of the Board of Excise of $33.00.
Referred to committee on County Claims:
Also acct of Ozias Waters, const. of $2.67 referred to Committee on Const. Accts.
Do Noah H. Phillips, const. of $3.53 Do
Do Dr. Sullard, Coroner of $10.00 Do
Do Henry E. Abell, for printing of $200.55 Do
Do William Betts, const. of $8.15 Do
Do Earl F. Bartlett, referee of $6.00 Do
Do William Smith, referee $.4.00 Do
Mr. Bolt here presented an account of P. W. Smith, Surveyor, of $4.00 referred to Committee on Co. Claims.
Mr. Noble also presented acct of James G. Fisher, referee, $4.00. Referred to above.
Also acct of Fitch Ford, justice of $1.35. Referred to Committee on Co. Claims.
Mr. Dutton presented town accounts of the town of Meredith amounting to $180.30 and asks that $76.00 be raised for highway purposes. On motion of Mr. Davis resolved that the same be levied and assessed on the Town of Meredith.
Mr. Johnson presented acct of Wm. H. Bradford, late supervisor of $11.60. Referred to Committee on Co.Claims. Also acct of Samuel Kellogg, Justice of $3.65. Referred to Committee on Justice accts. Also acct of John Ferguson, Const. of $9.04. Referred to Committee on Const. accts. Mr. Johnson also presented town accts of Sidney amounting to $285.23 and for bridges under law of 1858 $296.00. For Commissioners of Highways of $250.00, for Overseers of Poor $25.00 amounting inall to $846.23. On motion of Mr. Dayton resolved that the same be assessed and levied on the taxable property of the Town of Sidney.
Mr.Bolt presented abstract of town accounts of Town of Masonville as audited amounting to $318.68 and for highway purposes $250.00 and $150.00 for Overseers of Poor amounting in all to $718.68 which on motion of Mr. Devereux was assessed & levied on taxable property of Masonville. Mr. Bolt presented acct of I Gardner, const. referred to committee on const. accts. amount of acct $3.76. Also acct of John Bixby by Deputy Sheriff of $9.83. Referred to Committee on Sheriff's accts. Also acct of John Bixby of $10.00 referred as above. Also acct of Lewis Kentfield, late Supervisor of $7.20. Referred to Committee on County Claims. Also acct of Daniel McKinnon, Justice of $2.70. Referred to committee on Justice's accts.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the Board adjourn till half past one.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The Chair presented on acct of Wm. Hitchcock of $6.18. Referred to Committee on Justice & Const. accts.
Mr. Devereux presented the Town accts of the Town of Tompkins amounting to $310.76 also a request that $300.00 for Poor, and $250.00 for highway and bridges be levied in Tompkins. Which on motion of Mr.Bolt was assessed & levied on the taxable property of the Town of Tompkins.
Mr. Street presented the town accounts of the Town of Middletown amounting to $771.85 which on motion of Mr. Street was levied & assessed on the taxable property of the Town of Middletown, $20.00 was before voted for highway purposes.
Mr. Devereux presented the account on acct of O. T. Bundy of $44.25 referred to Committee on County Claims. Also acct of O. T. Bundy, Jr. of $20.00 like reference. Also acct of M. P. Brown, Deputy Sheriff. Referred to Committee on Sheriff's accts. Also acct of Dr. Miller for County coroner. Referred to Committee on County Claims. Also acct of S. D. Hulce assigned to Hotchkiss & Seymour of$185.00. Referred to Committee on printing. Also acct of M. P. Brown for arresting Samuel Murphy of $7.45 which bill is charged tothe Town of Walton. On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the above acct be submitted to the Committee on Justices & Constables accounts.
The Report of the County Judge was here presented which on motion of Mr. Devereux was received and accepted and ordered to be printed.
An acct. of C. Howard & Son for stationery & c of $37.82 was here presented. On motion of Mr. Devereux referred to Committee on County Claims. Also acct of T. L. England, Justice of $6.65 referred to Committee on Justice's accts. The account of Baldwin Griffin, Sheriff and Jailer, was here presented & referred to Committee on Sheriff's accts. Also acct of C. H. Bell, Justice of $25.15 referred to Committee on Justices accts.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the Board adj'd. till tomorrow Nvo. 15th at half past 8 a.m.
NOV. 15TH
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Minutes of preceding day read and approved.
On motion of Mr. Johnson
Resolved that the sum of $11.23 be added to the town accts. of the Town of Sidney as heretofore passed & the town accts & minutes were made to conform to this vote by adding $11.23.
The committee on Treasurer Bond here made his report as follows "The committee appointed to examine and report on the Treasurer bond would respectfully report that they have examined the said Bond and find it in their opinion sufficient and would respectfully recommend its approval"
(Signed) H. T. Devereux
Alex. Elwood Committee
Benj. J. Bassett
On motion of Mr. Elliott
Resolved that the Treasurers bond be accepted & approved.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the matter of highway damages in Bovina be made the special order of tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the Board adj. till half past one p.m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The acct of S. B. Champion for printing amounting to $189.90 was here presented referred to Committee on Printing. The acct of John O. Thompson for excess of Excise money of $30.00 was here presented & on motion of Mr. Davis taken from Committee on County & referred to Committee on Town Accounts. Also acct. of Wm. H. Simmons, const. of $8.45 referred to the Committee on Constables accts.
Also acct of Warren Dimmick, justice of $8.15 referred as above.
Do Millard & Frisbee, of $23.05 referred to Com. of Co. Claims.
Do Wright and Frost, of $10.00 Do
Do Wright and Becker and Redfield, of$5.00 Do
Do A. J. Smith, Const. of $33.83 Do
Do Sturtevant & McIntosh, printers of $57.75 referred to Committee on Printing.
Do Marvine & Gemmel of $18.12, referred to Comm. on County Claims
Do Leroy Levally, const. of $4.05 Do on Const. Accts.
Do A. G. Boomhower, Justice of $1.18 Do on Justice Accts.
Do H. F. Davidson, Justice of $11.25 Do Do
Do Rosweell Houghtaling of $18.88 Do on County Claims
Do James H. Robinson of $16.86 Do on Town Accounts
Do Fletcher Palmer of $5.00 Do on County Claims
Do John Horton, $17.25 Do on Town Accts.
Do A. D. Knapp, School Commissioner of $100.00, referred to Com. on County Claims.
Do J. B. Sands, Do of $100.00 Do
Do Charles B. Smythe, for printing of $17.63 Do
Do Wilson Carley, of $5.00, Do
Do Leigh R. Baker, const. of $6.50 Do on Const. Accts.
Do Leigh R. Baker, const. of $5.87 ½ Do
Do Samuel Doyle, late Supervisor of Hancock of $1.50 referred to Com. on Town Accts.
Do DeWitt C. Thomas of $6.23 Do
Mr. Brownell asks that $200.00 be raised in the Town of Stamford for Poor purposes. On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the same be levied & collected on the taxable property of the Town of Stamford for Support of the Poor.
Mr. Simpson presented abstract of the town accounts of the Town of Davenport in all to $631.19 to wit town accts $331.19, highways $250.00, Support of Poor $50.00. On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the above be levied & assessed on the taxable property of the Town of Davenport.
Mr.Devereux presented acct of John Townsend of $2.00. Referred to Com. on Town accts.
On motion of Mr. Elwood
Resolved the special order for today at two p.m. in relation to dogs killing sheep be now taken up.
On motion of Mr. Simpson
Resolved that the acct of Levi Seely of $20.00 for sheep killed by dogs be audited and that an order issue to the Treasurer as directed by the #13 of the Statute in relation to sheep injured by dogs 1st Rev. Stat. 704.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that Mr. Dayton be allowed to withdraw the claim of Henry VanBuren for damages for sheep killed by dogs and the same was withdrawn by Mr. Dayton.
Acct. of J. G. Laing, Coroner of $119.00 referred to Com. on County Claims.
Do Leal & Lang, Physicians of $10.00 Do
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the same be accepted and audtied.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the Board adjourn till tomorrow Nov. 16th at half past 8 a.m.
NOV. 16TH
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Minutes of preceding day read & approved.
Mr. Bassett here asked that the Board instruct and direct the Committee on Justice & Constables accounts what course to take in relation to bills in which the nature of the services is not specified.
On motion of Mr.Simpson
Resolved that the several persons presenting the bills aforesaid be allowed to withdraw the same and the following persons withdrew their accounts: Wm. D. Reeve, Peter A. Grant, Henry Dickson, Henry Hewitt, T. T. Signor, C. B. M. Champlain, C. Johnston, F. Griffin.
Mr. McFarlane here presented a certified copy of the town accounts of the Town of Hamden amounting to $261.69. On motion of Mr. Davis resolved that the same be levied and collected on the taxable property of the Town of Hamden.
Mr. McFarlane also presented a debt due from the Town of Hamden to Sylvester Rich of $736.26 and asks that the same be levied and assessed on the taxable property of the Town of Hamden.
On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the same be levied & assessed on the taxable property of the Town of Hamden.
Mr. McFarlane also presented the report of the Commissioners of Highways of the Town of Hamden asing that $150.00 be raised in that town for highway & bridge purposes. On motion of Mr. Davis resolved that the same be assessed, levied and collected on the taxable property of the Town of Hamden.
A certified abstract of the Town accounts of the Town of Delhi was here presented amounting to $723.09. On motion of Mr. Dutton resolved that the same be assessed, levied and collected on the taxable property of the Town of Delhi.
Also certificate of the Commissioners of Highways of Delhi, asking that $250.00 be raised for highway and bridge purposes. On motion of Mr. Dutton resolved that the same be assessed, levied & collected on the taxable property of the Town of Delhi.
Acct. of Alfred Hunter of $3.50 referred to Com. on County Claims
Do N. Bowne, Printer, $221.55 Do
Do A. M. Paine, Printer, $297.05 Do
Do Archibald Shaw, $2.00 referred to Com. on Health accts.
Do O. M. Allaben, of $10.00 Do
Do Henry E. Abell, for printing, $6.00, referred to Com. on County Claims
Do John Stoddard of $0.50 Do
Do Nelson Brandt, const., $3.96 ,referred to Com. on Const. accts.
An account of $10.00 for support of the Poor in favor of the Town of Meredith against the Town of Davenport was presented by Mr. Dutton who asked that the same be audited against the Town of Davenport and to be paid to the Co. Treasurer for the benefit of the Town of Meredith and subject to order of the Overseers of Poor of Meredith.
Mr. Bassett here presented a petition asking that the sum of $ license money heretofore paid by Jabez Bostwick of Walton be refunded to his administrators by the Town of Walton. Petition on file.
On motion of Mr. Street
Resolved that the sum of $20.00 be levied, assessed & collected on the taxable property of the Town of Walton and paid to the administrators of the Estate of Jabez Bostwick, dec'd.
Acct. of James Chambers, Justice of $3.10 referred to Com. on Justice Claims.
Do G. H. Goodrich, Const. of $7.56, referred to Com. on Const. Claims
Mr. Davis presented resolution (on file) asking that the distinction between Town & County Poor in relation to boarding & clothing at the County Poor House be abolished which on motion of Mr. Dayton was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Devereux Board adjd. till two o'clock p.m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Acct. of Redfield and Becker of $2.76 referred to Com. on Co. Claims
Do Lemuel D. Mason of $4.13 Do Com. on Board of Health
Do Alexander Gillie of $2.31, heretofore withdrawn on Com. of Town Accts.
Do A.C. Edgerton of $10.00, referred to Com. on Town Accts.
The Committee to Settle with the Treasurer presented their report be received and adopted.
Mr. Bassett, Chairman of Committee on Justices and Constables acct's asked instructions as to what course the committee should take in relation to accts the nature of which is not set forth.
On motion of Mr. Dutton
Resolved that the persons presenting the above accounts be allowed to with draw the same and the following Samuel Kellogg, A. G. Boomhower, M. Odell, D. McKinnon, Jeremiah Cease, Noah Beadle & Anson Demund.
The Chair presented acct of Fitch & Buckley, physicians, of $41.00 referred to Committee on County Claims.
The Chair here presented several bills of A. M. Paine against the several towns hereinafter named to wit:
Andes $2.40 Bovina $1.75
Colchester $3.00 Davenport $2.40
Franklin $3.40 Hamden $2.00
Harpersfield $1.75 Hancock $2.80
Kortright $2.40 Masonville $2.00
Middletown $3.00 Meredith $1.75
Roxbury $3.00 Stamford $1.75
Sidney $2.00 Tompkins $2.80
Walton $2.00
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the foregoing bills be audited against the several towns.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that M. P. Brown be allowed to withdraw his acct the same was withdrawn.
The Superintendents of the Poor made their Report. (which is on file)
On motion of Mr. Simpson
Resolved that the Dist. Atty. be requested to take necessary measures to ascertain whether Margaret Gow can with safety be removed from the Utica Insane Asylum and if found advisable to take the necessary measures to remove her and also instructing the Superintendents of the Poor to ascertain if Nancy Odell at same Institution can with propriety be removed.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the sum of $1200.00 be raised in the County for the Support of the Poor.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the report of the Superintendents of the Poor be accepted & adopted.
The Special order of the day in relation to highway damages in the Town of Bovina was taken up.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the sum of $806.00 be assessed, levied and collected on the taxable property of the Town of Bovina for highway damages for Commissioners of Highways.
The Committee on Equalization made their report. On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the report be received and made the special order of this evening at 8 o'clock.
A petition was presented to have a judgment for a penalty for violating excise lws that had been recovered against and collected from J. P. Flowers refunded to him. (Petition on file).
On motion of Mr. Simpson
Resolved that action on the above petition be deferred till this evening at 8 o'clock.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the special committee appointed last year to report to this meeting of theBoard on the expediency of building Poor House be deferred to the next meeting of the Board.
On motion of Mr.Elwood the Board adj'd. till 7 o'clock in the evening.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The petition of Mr. Flower was taken up (it being the special order for the hour). After hearing Wm. Murray, S. Gordon, Esqs. for and S. C. Johnson, Esq. against granting the petition. On motion of Mr.Devereux resolved that the petition be laid on the table.
The report of the Committee on Equalization was presented. On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the same be adopted.
On motion of Mr. Simpson
Resolved that the sum of $31,473.02 be levied on the taxable property of the County of Delaware as directed by the Comptroller's letter.
On motion of Mr. Davis resolved that the sum of $30 (nothing after this)
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that report of the Committee on Town Accounts (here presented) be acepted and the several sums be levied & collected on the taxable property of the towns to which they belong.
The Committee on Board of Health made their report (on file). On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the report be accepted and adopted.
The report of the Committee on Poor House & Supts. of Poor was presented. On motion of Mr.Dayton resolved that the report be received, accepted & adopted.
On motion of Mr. Dutton
Resolved that the account of AlmironCartright, one of the Supts. of the Poor of $40.00 be audited.
On motion of Mr.Simpson
Resolved that the account of R. W. Jackson of $7.00 be audited and allowed.
The reading of the resolution abolishing distinction between Town and County Poor was called for.
On motion of Mr. Johnson resolved that further action on the resolution be suspended till the next meeting of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Dutton
Resolved that the sum of $40.00 be levied and collected on the taxable property of the Town of Meredith for the support of the Poor.
The Treasurer presented a report showing the amounts due the County from the several towns for the support of the Poor. On motion of Mr.Davis, resolved that the debts due from the Towns as specified in said report be levied and assessed on the taxable property of the towns owing the same.
The acct of Mr. Wright, Supt. of the Poor, of $58.00 was presented. On motion of Mr.Dayton, resolved that the same be allowed, levied and collected.
The Committee on Justice's and Constable's accts. made their report which was read. On motion of Mr. Davis, resolved that the same be received, accepted and adopted.
On motion of Mr.Simpson
Resolved that John Horton, assessor, have leave to withdraw his acct & the same was withdrawn.
On motion of Mr. Elwood
Resolved that the report of the Committee appointed last year on Court House be deferred till next meeting of the Board.
Mr. Noble moved that Henry Granger be appointed Turnpike & Plank Road Inspector, which motion was carried and Henry Granger of Franklin, was appointed Plank Road & Turnpike Inspector for the County of Delaware.
On motion of Mr. Bolt
Resolved that the disposition of the Public printing be deferred till the next meeting of the Board.
An account of the Town of Meredith against the Town of Delhi for the support of Paupers of the Town of Delhi before giving notice of settlement of paupers residences was presented.
Mr. Noble in the Chair.
Mr. Allaben moved that the bill be rejected. Ayes and noes were called after argument by Wm. Murray, Jr. and J. R. Allaben against allowing the account. Mr. Allaben withdrew his motion.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the further consideration of this question be postponed till the next meeting of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Simpson
Resolved that the Board adjourn till tomorrow at 8 o'clock a.m.
Nov. 17th
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Minutes of the preceding day read and approved.
The Treasurer here made an additional report charging him with Fifty Dollars in addition to charges in report for fine paid to District Attorney
A petition was presented asking that a certain lot of land be donated or sold to The First Presbyterian Church of the Town of Delhi.
Mr. Devereux moved that the County of Delaware convey by a quit claim deed to The First Presbyterian Church of the Town of Delhi a certain lot or piece of land claimed to have been heretofore conveyed by one Robert Leal to said Church, for the consideration of one dollar and that Henry Davie as trustee of said Church shall cause a survey to be made of said lot and that said survey and all expenses in relation to this conveyance be paid by the said Henry Davie for said Society and that on compliance with the foregoing requirements. The Chairman of this board execute the deed and make this conveyance for the County and that the said deed shall require said Society to make and forever maintain a good and lawful fence on and around said lot.
Mr. Simpson moved that the above resolution be laid on the table for the purpose of deferring action thereon till the next meeting of the Board.
Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Simpson and Davis. 2
Noes: Messrs. Hawver, Elliott, Elwood, Allaben, Noble, Wheeler, Dayton, McFarlane, Dutton, Bolt, Street, Harley, Brownell, Johnson, Devereux & Bassett. 15
A vote was then taken on the resolution which was carried.
The Committee on County Claims presented their report, which was read. On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the report be received.
Mr. Davis moved that the sum of $5.08 be deducted from the bill of John P. Benjamin. Mr. Street moved that the bill be laid on the table. Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Hawver, Elwood, Simpson, Wheeler, Dayton, McFarlane, Street, Brownell,Devereux, Bassett. 10
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Allaben, Davis, Dutton. 4
Carried.
Mr. Dayton moved that the acct. of John Stoddard of $0.50 cents for military tax in said report be rejected. Carried.
Mr. Simpson here moved that the Board allow only $50.00 for expenses of School Commissioners for the current year. Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Elwood and Simpson.
Noes: Messrs. Hawver, Elliott, Allaben, Wheeler, Dayton, Davis, McFarlane, Dutton, Harley, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 10 Lost.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the report of the committee on Co.Claims with the exception of the account of John Stoddard rejected and John P. Benjamin which was put over till next meeting be adopted.
Mr. Devereux moved that the bill of B. R. Johnson and other for coroners jury be rejected. Carried.
Mr. Davis moved that the bill of Fletcher Palmer for the examination of Conroe be rejected. Carried.
The account of J. Tyrell was presented amounting to $73.25 and on motion of Mr. Devereux the same was allowed.
On motion of Mr. Davis
Resolved that the report of the committee on printing be deferred til the next meeting of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Davis
Resolved that the sum of $8,000 be raised in the County for a contingent fund.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the sum of six dollars be allowed to A. S. Gibbs for serving as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the Board adjourn till the 11th day of December at one o'clock p.m.
December 11th, 1860
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr. Devereux moved that Alexander B. Douglass be allowed to act in the place of the Supervisor of the Town of Andes. The Chair ruled that the motion was out of order and could not be entertained. Mr. Devereux appealed from the decision of Chair. The ayes and noes were called. Mr. Bassett in the Chair.
Ayes: Messrs Elliott, Allaben, Dayton, Bolt, Dutton and Johnson. 6
Noes: Messrs. Elwood, Simpson, Noble, Wheeler, Street, Harley, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 9
The decision of the Chair was reversed.
Mr. Allaben moved that the motion of Mr. Devereux be amended so as to read that Mr. Douglass be allowed to act as Supervisor but not to make motions or vote. Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Allaben, Dayton, Bolt, Dutton and Johnson. 5
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Elwood, Simpson, Noble, Wheeler,McFarlane, Dvis, Street, Harley, Brownell and Devereux. 11 Lost.
Mr. Devereux moved that Mr. Douglass be allowed to speak. Carried.
The previous question was then called for.
Ayes and Noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Elliott, Elwood, Simpson, Noble, Wheeler, McFarlane, Davis, Street, Harley, Brownell and Devereux. 11
Noes: Allaben, Dayton, Bolt, Dutton & Johnson. 5
Mr. Simpson moved that the Commissioners of Excise. Report to this meeting of the Board (motion on file) and that the Clerk serve a copy of the motion on the Commissioners carried.
Copy Resolution:
Resolved that the Commissioners of Excise be requested to report to this Board the number of prosecutions for violations of the Excise law, the settlement thereof since daate of their last report, amounts of money received and of whom received and disposition there of and that such report be made at the present meeting of this Board. And that the Clerk of this Board be requested to serve a copy of this resolution on at least one of said Commissioners forth with."
Mr. Douglass offered the following resolution which was carriedl
Resolved that hereafter every Grand & Petit Juror attending the Courts of record to be held within this county shall receive the sum of One Dollard and fifty-cents for each days attendance and the sum of five cents per mile in going to and returning from such courts.
Mr. Bolt presented an acct of Mr. McKinnon of $3.00 referred to the Committee on County Claims. Also another acct of same of $2.70 referred to Committee on Justice's accounts.
Mr. Elwood presented acct of T. T. Signor of $15.93 referred to Committee on County Claims.
Mr. Simpson moved that the roll of non resident highway tax in the Town of Colchester be laid on the several lots. Carried.
Mr. Devereux moved that the acct. of M P Brown of $7.45 for arresting Samuel Murray be allowed.
Mr. Simpson moved that the above acct be laid on the table. Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Simpson, Allaben, Noble,Dayton, McFarlane and Dutton. 6
Noes: Douglass, Street, Harley, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 6 Lost.
The ayes and noes were called on the original question.
Ayes: Douglass, Noble, Bolt, Street, Harley, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 8
Noes: Simpson, Allaben, Dayton, McFarlane and Dutton. 5. Carried.
Mr. Brownell presented acct. of Wm. B. Tompkins assigned to C. R. N. Champlain referred to committee on Const. accts
Mr. Douglass presented an acct of Henry Dixon of $12.51. Referred to committee on Const. accts.
On motion of Mr. Bolt
Resolved that the Board adjourn till 7 o'clock in the evening.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The Chair presented acct of A. J. Keator one of the Commissioners of Excise referred to Committee on County Claims.
Also acct of Orris Bailey for digging graves of $2.58. Referred as above.
The bond of E. VanDyke, Superintendent of the Poor elect, was presented on motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the same be accepted & approved.
A letter from John P. Grey to the Dist. Atty. in relation to Mrs. Gow, was presented on motion of Mr. Davis,
Resolved that the same be put on file.
The report of the Committee to Settle with the Loan Commissioners was presented on motion of Mr. Douglas
Resolved that he same be referred to the committee again.
An acct of Alex Shaw of $3.44 was presented referred to Committee on County Claims.
Mr. Bolt presented acct of Daniel McKinnon of $5.46 referred as above.
Mr. Wheeler presented acct of O. T. Bundy, coroner, of $18.50, referred as above.
Also acct of S.C. Pettingill of $10.00, referred to as above
Do E. F. Wheeler, of $7.30 Do Justices accts.
Do S. W. Terwilliger of $31.72 Do Const. accts.
Do Wm. Cressen, of $6.75 Do Sheriff's accts.
On motion of Mr. Elwood
Resolved that the further sum of seven dollars and fifty cents be assessed and levied on the taxable property of the Town of Andes.
On motion of Mr. Douglass
Resolved that the Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to continue the insurance on the Court House and Jail and to pay for the same out of the contingent fund.
On motion of Mr. Bolt
Resolved that the Board adjourn till tomorrow morning at half past eight o'clock.
December 12
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Minutes of preceding day read and approved.
The committee on Sheriff's accts. made their report allowing the account of Frederick Griffin & also of Wm. Cressen. On motion of Mr.Elwood the report was accepted.
The Committee to Settle with Loan Commissioners made their report which was on motion of Mr. Douglass accepted and adopted.
An acct. of R. S. Hughston of $475.74 was presented to the Board referred to Committee on County Claims.
Mr. Johnson presented acct of Mr. Kellogg, Justice. Mr. Noble moved that the acct be acted on by the Board.
Mr. Street moved that the bill be laid on the table.
Mr. Johnson moved that the acct be acted on by the Board.
Mr. Street moved that the bill be laid on the table.
Mr. Johnson moved that the account be allowed. Ayes and Noes demanded.
Mr. Johnson asked leave to withdrawn the acct & on motion of Mr. Simpson leave was granted.
On motion of Mr.Dutton
Resolved that the acct. of Meredith against Delhi be taken from the table and that Mr. Murray be allowed to present the same.
It was moved that the motion be laid on the table. Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Allaben, McFarlane, Davids, Bolt, Street, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 11
Noes: Noble, Dayton, Dutton Harley & Johnson 5. Carried and bill laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Douglass
Resolved that the acct be allowed $30.00 was heretofore allowed by committee making with this $33.00.
Mr. Davis moved to appoint a committee of two to examine the deficiency in funds of Loan Office. The motion withdrawn.
Mr. Bassett, Chairman of Committee on Justices & Constables accts, made his report.
On motion of Mr.Elwood,
Resolved that Mr.Wheeler be allowed to withdraw the acct of S. W. Terwilliger & the same was withdrawn.
On motion of Mr. Davis
Resolved that the report be accepted and adopted.
The Superintendents of the Poor made their report.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the report be accepted.
Mr. Douglass moved that the bill of Mr. Benjamin be now taken from table and also that the same be allowed. Ayes and Noes demanded.
Ayes: Douglas, Elwood, Simpson, Elliott, Noble, Wheeler, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton, Harley, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 14
Noes: Allaben and Davis. 2 Carried.
On motion of Mr. Douglass
Resolved that the resolution of Mr. Davis in relation to supporting and clothing paupers be now taken up & acted on. Ayes and Noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Allaben, Wheeler, Davis, Bassett. 4
Noes: Messrs. Douglass, Elliott,Simpson, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton, Harley, Brownell, Johnson and Devereux. 12 Motion lost.
On motion of Mr. Douglass
Resolved that the Clerk of the Board serve a copy of the resolution of jurors on the Clerk of the County and County Treasurer.
The Board proceeded to select papers to publish the Session Laws. And the Delaware Republican and Delaware Gazette were designated as the papers in which such laws should be published.
Mr. Brownell asked to be excused from voting on the Board this afternoon.
On motion of Mr.Douglass, Mr. Johnson presented resolution in relation to the disposition of the County printing.
Mr. Devereux moved that it be made the special order of tomorrow at ten o'clock. Ayes and Noes called.
Mr. Noble moved that the resolution be adopted. Ayes and Noes demanded.
Mr. Douglass moved that the Delaware Gazette and Bloomville Mirror be designated as papers in which town & county accounts should be published in addition to those named in the resolution. Ayes and noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Wheeler,Davis, Harley, Brownell & Devereux. 8
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Johnson, Bassett. 10 Lost.
The following is a copy of the Resolution "as first offered" (Original resolution in relation to printing):
"Resolved that the town and County accounts and report of Superintendents of the Poor, and County Judges report and Equalization of the Assessment Rolls be published in the FranklinVisitor. That the town accounts except the towns of Hancock, Tompkins and Masonville, the County accounts, report of the Commissioner of Excise and the County Treasurer, be published in the Delaware Express. That the town accounts of the towns of Hancock, Tompkins & Masonville, the report of the Superintendents of the Poor, the Commissioner of Excise, and the County Treasurer, be published in the Deposit Union Democrat. And the Notice of the School Commissioner for the first assembly district be published in the Franklin Visitor and in the second assembly district on the Bloomville Mirror at an expense not to exceed $10.00 for each paper."
Mr. Simpson moved that the resolution be amended so as to designate the Delaware Gazette in addition to the papers specified therein to publish town & county accounts. Motion lost. Amendment adding Gazette lost.
Amendment Amendment adding Express, Mirror & Union Democrat. Lost.
Mr. Devereux moved an amendment of the resolution so that it would read that the town and County accounts shall be published in addition to those specified therein in the Express, Bloomville Mirror and Deposit Union Democrat.
Ayes and Noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Wheeler, Davis, Harley, Brownell and Devereux. 8
Noes: Messrs Elliott, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Johnson and Bassett. 10. Lost
Mr. Devereux moved that the resolution be amended by adding that the town and County accounts be published in the Delaware Express and Deposit Union Democrat in addition the publishing named in the resolution. Ayes and Noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Noble,Wheeler,Dayton, McFarlane, Dutton, Harley, Brownell, Devereux and Bassett. 11
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Alaben, Davis, Bolt, Street and Johnson. 7. Amendment carried.
The question was then put on the original question. Ayes and noes ordered.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Allaben,Noble, Wheeler, Dayton, McFarlane, Dutton, Harley, Brownell, Johnson, Devereux and Bassett. 14
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Davis, Bolt & Street. 4. Resolution carried.
Mr. Devereux moved that the town and county accounts be published in the Delaware Gazette. Ayes and noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Wheeler, Davis, Harley, Brownell and Devereux. 8
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Johnson, and Bassett. 10. Lost.
Mr. Simpson moved that the town and County accounts be published in the Bloomville Mirror. Ayes and noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Wheeler, Davis, Harley, Brownell and Devereus. 8
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Johnson, Bassett. 10 Lost.
Mr. Davis moved that the town accounts of the town of Kortright be published in the Bloomville Mirror. Ayes and noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elwood, Simpson, Wheeler, Davis, Harley, Brownell & Devereux. 8
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt,Dutton, Street, Johnson and Bassett. 10 Lost.
On motion of Mr. Johnson the Board adjourned till half past one in the afternoon.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The account of Mr. Kellogg heretofore presented and withdrawn by Mr. Johnson was again presented.
On motion of Mr. Simpson resolved that the account be laid on the table.
The committee for repairing Court House made there report which is o file. On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the report be received and the committee discharged.
The committee on county claims made their report (which is on file).
On motion of Mr. Douglass resolved that the report be accepted and adopted.
On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that Mr. Harley be allowed to withdraw the account of J. H. Decker and the same was withdrawn.
The special committee on County Poor House made their report (which is on file).
On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the report be received.
The committee on printing made their report (which is on file).
On motion of Mr. Simpson resolved that the account of Samuel Kellogg be taken from the table.
Mr. Douglass moved that the account of Mr. Kellogg be audited and made a county charge. Ayes and noes demanded.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Wheeler, Harley, Johnson. 4
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Elwood, Simpson, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Davis, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Devereux and Bassett. 13. Lost.
The Superintendents of Poor reported that certain accts presented them should be allowed one of Mr. Butts, one of Orace Bailey and one presented by Mr. Bolt of D. McKinnon of $5.46 and the same were allowed.
Mr.Douglass moved that the Board adjourn sine die tomorrow at twelve o'clock. Lost.
Mr. Davis presented bill of John McDonald & moved that the same be allowed. Carried.
A like bill of $7.36 of William Andrews was allowed.
Also like bill of Horace Griswold.
On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that the Board adjourn till half past seven o'clock.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The Chair presented the report of Jesse Palmer, Esq.,late Surrogate, showing the amount of money received by him. On motion of Mr. Elwood resolved that the same be accepted.
An account of J. H. Tyrrell, one of the Superintendents of the Poor of $21.25 for taking Mrs. Gow from lunatic asylum was presented.
An acct of J & C Howard was presented referred to committee on County claims.
The report of the Commissioners of Excise was presented accepted and placed on file.
An account of Seymour Cook, one of the Commissioner of Excise, of $3.00 for disbursements & cin making report as required by Board was presented and allowed.
On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved and Benjamin Hathaway be elected Plank Road and Turnpike inspector.
The committee appointed to apportion Grand Jurors (which is on file). And of which the following is a copy:
"The Committee appointed to apportion the Grand Jurors of the County among the several towns do report that each town shall present the following number:
Andes 19 Bovina 12
Colchester 17 Davenport 17
Delhi 21 Franklin 25
Hamden 16 Hancock 15
Harpersfield 12 Kortright 15
Masonville 12 Meredith 13
Middletown 21 Roxbury 19
Sidney 14 Stamford 14
Tompkins 20 Walton 18
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We also request that the occupation of each juror selected by the Supervisor of each town be set opposite the name of each juror the same also being required by law.
Dated December 12, 1860 A. B. Douglass Chairman
Alpheus Bolt
Benj. J. Bassett
On motion of Mr. Dutton resolved that the same be received, accepted and adopted.
An account of C. H. Howard for stationary heretofore presented to committee on Co. Claims was presented by Committee asking that the same be allowed. On motion of Mr. Dutton the same was allowed.
Mr. Douglass presented the account O. M. Allaben, M.D. for services in Board of Health of Andes heretofore referred to the committee and asked that the same be allowed as claimed to wit $10.00.
Mr. Brownell moved that a sum not exceeding $50.00 be appropriated under the direction of the keeper in repairing the Poor House. Carried.
The committee on Court House and Jail made their report which is on file.
On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the report be received and made the special order for tomorrow morning at half past eight o'clock.
December 13th
Board met pursuant to adjournment the several Supervisors presented the list of Grand Jurors from their respective towns which lists were filed in the Delaware County Clerk's Office.
An acct. of C. H. Bell was presented referred to committee on Justice accts.
The committee of Justice's accounts made their report allowing an account of James R. Allaben of $5.95. On motion of Mr. Bolt resolved that the same be allowed.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the names of the Grand Jurors contained in the lists presented by the several Supervisors be accepted as the Grand Jurors of County of Delaware.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the following resolution was unanimously passed:
Resolved that Baldwin Griffin be and he is hereby appointed to superintend the repairs of the Court House as the Committee appointed on Court House and Jail may direct and that Mr.Griffin is hereby authorized to draw on the County Treasurer for an amount not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars for said repairs.
The chair presented a bill of George Wright, Superintendent of the Poor of $10.00. And one of Almerin Cartright of $14.00.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the same were audited.
A bill of Mr.Tyrrell of $21.00 was presented and on motion of Mr. Simpson allowed.
The Committee on Justice's account presented the account of C H Bell on which was allowed $380.00 which was audited by the Board.
The special order of the day Mr. Hathaway's petition was called for.
On motion of Mr. Douglass resolved that the resolution be taken from the table. Mr. Douglass moved that the resolution pass. Ayes and noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elliott, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Dutton, Bolt, Brownell, Johnson, Bassett. 10.
Noes: Messrs. Simpson, Wheeler, Davis, Street, Harley and Devereux. 6. Carried
"Whereas at the last meting (in 1859) of the Board of Supervisors of this County, Charles Hathaway who had purchased and claimed to own the old academy building & grounds whereon it has stood for about 30 years on a corner of the Public Square, executed a deed of release to the said Supervisors of all his right and title to the said ground on the condition of the passage of a resolution of said Board granting him a certain time to remove the said building from said ground and whereas on account of the expenses to be incurred in removing the same, and the inconvenience to those who occupy the building, and for the reason that the said Hathaway desires to sell the building to some person who will remove it from said ground he petitions this Honorable Board for an extension of the privileges granted by the said resolution for the term of five years from this date. Therefore it is resolved that the said term of five years according to the tenor of this petition. Provided that nothing contained in this resolution is in any manner to affect or impair the title of the Supervisors of said County to said ground whereon said building now stands or their right to full possession thereof after the expirations of said term. Provided further that if at any future meeting of the Board of Supervisors they shall pass a resolution to limit the said term t shall end at the expirations of eight months notice."
The Chair read the deed of a portion of the County farm to the First Presbyterian Church of the Town of Delhi. On motion of Mr.Bassett resolved that the Chair be directed to execute the said deed.
Mr. Devereux moved that in addition to the papers already designated to publish the Town and County accounts that they be published in the Bloomville Mirror. Carried.
Mr. Douglass moved that the town and county accts. be published in the Delaware Gazette. Lost.
Mr. Douglass offered the following resolution in relation to bilding Court House.
Resolution drawn by S. C. Johnson,Esq.
Resolved that a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman of this Board who shall serve without cost to the County and who shall ascertain the probable value of the present Court House in case of a sale thereof. Also who shall prepare a plan or plans for a new Court House to be constructed of wood stone or brick and to ascertain the probable cost of such building or buildings. Also who shall ascertain the probable cost of permanent repairs and alterations of the present Court House so as t make it suitable & proper for the transaction of such business as a Court House is designed. And make report thereof at the next general meeting of the Board of Supervisors of this County together with their opinion on the necessity for such new Court House or repairs and alterations on the old one and their reasons for such opinions."
Mr. Davis moved that the resolution be laid on the table. Ayes and Noes ordered.
Ayes: Messrs. Wheeler, Davis, Street, Harley, Brownell, Johnson, Devereux and Bassett. 8.
Noes: Messrs. Douglass, Elliott,Elwood, Simpson, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, McFarlane, Bolt, Dutton. 10. Lost.
The question was then put on the resolution. Ayes and Noes ordered.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elliott, Elwood, Allaben, Noble, McFarlane, Bolt. 8
Noes: Messrs. Simpson, Wheeler, Dayton, Davis, Street, Harley, Brownell, Johnson, Devereux and Bassett. 10. Lost.
The following resolution was presented by Mr. Douglass
Resolved that in the opinion of this Board the present Court House is unsuitable & inadequate for the purposes for which such a building is designated that from such unsuitableness and its dilapidated condition good economy requires that a new Court House should be built with all reasonable dispatch.
Ayes and Noes ordered.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass, Elliott, Elwood and Allaben. 4
Noes: Messrs. Simpson, Noble, Wheeler, Dayton, McFarlane, Davis, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Harley, Brownell, Johnson, Devereux and Bassett. 14. Lost.
Previous to the last vote the Chair presented a resolution of which the resolution last above named constituted a part & the remainder of which is follows:
Resolved that a committee to consist of three persons to serve without pay be appointed whose duty it shall be to prepare a place for such new Court House to be constructed of wood with such modern improvement as to heating and ventilation as may be necessary & proper to ascertain what sum of money can be obtained for the present Court House, the probable cost of the new one and the probable length of time requisite for the economical construction thereof and whether the same should be built by contract with some person or persons by the job or otherwise and to make report thereof at the next annual meeting of the Board of Supervisors of this County.
Which resolution was lost.
Mr. Simpson moved that the sum of $25.00 be appropriated to repair the County Clerk's Office the said repairs to be made under the direction of the County Clerk. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Douglass
Resolved that the Board adjourn till seven o'clock this evening.
Mr. Allaben presented a resolution in relation to Court House & moved its adoption. The vote was deferred till absent members came in.
Mr. Street moved that the action of the Board be reconsidered in relation to previous resolution. Mr.Douglass raised the point of order that the member did not vote in the affirmative & could not make the motion. The Chair decided the point well taken.
The resolution presented by the Chair in relation to Court House was now voted on and declared lost.
On motion of Mr. Davis
Resolved that $10 be appropriated for repairing jail and that the Sheriff superintend the same and draw the money Treasurer for that amount.
Mr. Davis moved the Clerk of the Board be directed to furnish the Treasurer with the names of the collectors of the several towns with an abstract of their warrants. Carried.
Mr. Douglass moved that the Clerk of the Board receive the sum of $200 for his services.
Mr. Simpson moved that the motion be amended so as to read $180.00 which amendment was lost.
A vote was then taken on the original question which was carried.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that Mr. Johnson be allowed to speak on the report of the Committee on Court House which was here taken up and after hearing Messrs. Johnson, Parker & Hathaway the Board proceeded to act on the report.
Mr. Devereux moved that the resolution of Mr. Douglass be laid on the table. Carried.
Mr. Devereux moved that the report of the committee on Court House be adopted and that $150.00 be appropriated to repair Court House.
Mr. Douglass moved that the report be amended so as to strike out the words $100 leaving the report to read $50.00. Ayes and noes called.
Ayes: Messrs. Douglass,Elwood, Allaben, McFarlane, Davis, Brownell. 6
Noes: Messrs. Elliott, Simpson, Noble,Wheeler, Dayton, Bolt, Dutton, Street, Harley, Johnson, Devereux & Bassett. 12. Lost.
A vote was then taken on the original question which was carried.
Mr. Douglass offered a resolution extending the time of Mr. Hathaway to remove the old Academy in pursuance of resolution of former Board of Supervisors which gave him till five years from this time.
On motion of Mr. Douglass resolved that Mr. Hathaway be allowed to speak.
On motion of Mr. Devereux resolved that this resolution be made the special order of this afternoon at half past two p.m.
Mr. Simpson presented the question in regard to deficiency of loan money and moved that this Board report to the Comptroller that between February in the year 1853 and February 1855 this deficiency took place. Mr. Blanchard here made explanation to the Board & requested the Board to appoint a committee to inquire into & examine & investigate the matter. Mr. Simpson withdrew his motion & moved that a committee of two be appointed to inquire into the aforesaid deficiency and the time when the same took place and the circumstances attending the same to the comptroller. Carried.
And the Chair appointed Seymour Cook & Robert Parker as such committee.
Mr. Dutton moved that the account of Meredith against Delhi be taken from the table. Mr. Dutton withdrew his motion & asked leave to withdraw his account from the Board & on motion of Mr. Dutton leave was granted.
Mr. Street presented a resolution as follows:
Resolved that Charles Hathaway be required to pay thirty dollars a year rent for the use of the ground upon which the old academy building stands for so long a time as he shall occupy the same said rent to commence at the expiration of the two years that he had leave to occupy the same under the vote of the last Board of Supervisors and that the Clerk of the Board be directed to inform said Hathaway of this resolution and require him to enter into an agreement to pay such amount rent and in the event he shall refuse to pay such sm to serve a notice to remove said building in pursuance of the resolution passed this morning.
Mr. Elwood moved that the motion be postponed till tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. Ayes and noes ordered, motion recalled.
Mr. Douglass moved that Mr. Hathaway be notified & action on the motion was susended till notice should be given.
The acct of Mr. Bolt, Supervisor from Masonville, was presented.
Mr. Bassett moved that Judge Hathaway be heard.
The resolution in relation to Mr. Hathaway paying rent was taken up. Ayes and noes orderd.
Ayes: Messrs. Wheeler, Street, Dutton & Devereux. 4
Noes: Messrs. Douglass, McFarlane, Davis, Elliott, Simpson, Allaben, Noble, Dayton, Harley, Brownell, Johnson & Bassett. 11. Lost.
Mr. Douglass presented the bill of Mr. Hawver, Supervisor from Andes of $23.04 & moved that the same be allowed & audited against the County. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Street the Board adjourned till tomorrow morning at eight o'clock.
December 14
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
On motion of Mr.Douglass resolved that in recording minutes and in all publications furnished printers that the name of the mover of motions & resolutions be given. Mr. Allaben, Supervisor from Delhi presented his which was allowed.
Mr. Johnson likewise presented his acct., which was allowed.
On motion of Mr. Davis, resolved that there be no prospective charges allowed except those that shall accrue at the present meeting of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Douglass resolved that making poor report be made as County charge.
The accts. of D C Wheeler was presented & allowed.
Do Mr. McFarlane Do
Do Mr. Brownell Do
Do Mr. Street Do
On motion of Mr. Davis the acct of Baldwin Griffin for attending Board of Supervisors was allowed.
On motion of Mr. Davis resolved there be a committee appointed to investigate as to a deficiency of the amount raised in Delhi in the year 1859 & the Chair appointed Messrs. Dutton, Elliott & Wheeler as such committee to ascertain what if any deficiency existed & report at the next meeting of the Board.
Mr. Devereux presented an account of Albert Burrows for wild cat bounty & on leave obtained from the Board withdrew the same.
The Board voted its thanks to the Chairman and Clerk and also to Baldwin Griffin, Sheriff, for his strict & polite attention to the Board during its session.
On motion of Mr. Street the Board adjourned sine die.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1860
COUNTY ACCOUNTS
Statement of County Accounts as audited by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Delaware:
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