1861
ANNUAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 12TH, 1861
At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Delaware held at Delhi the 12th day of November 1861. Present the following members, viz:
Andes Andrew Hawver Bovina James Elliott
Colchester Barna Radeker Davenport Aaron Ford
Delhi James R. Allaben Franklin Albert E. Sullard
Hamden John McFarlane Hancock Dewitt C. Wheeler
Harpersfield Richard E. Davis Kortright Harvey Davis
Masonville James A. Baker Meredith Ashael R. Dutton
Middletown Orson M. Allaben Roxbury Ora Hicks
Sidney William Dewey Stamford John S. McNaught
Tompkins Horace T. Devereux Walton Benjamin J. Bassett
The Board being called to order by the late Clerk Alexander Cumming, proceeded to organize which resulted in the election of James R. Allaben, Chairman and B. F. Gerowe, Clerk.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the Board was adjourned till tomorrow (Nov. 13) at 9 o'clock a.m.
November 13th 9 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben, resolved that the rates as adopted for the government of the Board of 1860 be adopted by this Board.
Mr. O. M. Allaben moved that the following Committees be appointed in addition to those of last year viz:
1st. A Committee on Printers Bill
2nd. Count Clerk and County Judge Report
3rd . On Commissioners of Excise
4th . On Commissioners of Schools
5th . On Expenditures
6th . Supervisors Bills. Motion lost.
The Chairman then announced the following Standing Committees, viz:
On Equalization
Messrs. Dutton, McFarlane, Elliott, Wheeler, McNaught, Dewey & Ford
On County Calims
Messrs. O. M. Allaben, Hawver and Devereux
On Constables and Justices Acts.
Messrs. Bassett, R. E. Davis & H. Davis
On County Treasurers Reports
Messrs. Sullord, Baker and Radeker
On Poor House and Superintendents Report
Messrs Hicks, Baker and O. M. Allaben
On Court House and Jail
Messrs. Devereux, Baker and Bassett
On Town Accounts
Messrs. Dewey, Wheeler and Ford
On Sheriff's Accounts
Messrs. H. Davis, Hawver and Sullard
On United States Deposit Fund
Messrs. R.E. Davis, Radeker & Hicks
On motion of Mr. Devereux the sum of $225.00 was allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Tompkins, said amount being a deficiency in said Town in the year 1860.
Messrs. Parker & Cook committee on deficiency in U S Deposit Fund made report in pursuance of resolution of former Board.
Mr. J. R. Allaben presented the Town accounts of the Town of Delhi amounting to $468.51 also the certificate of Commissioners of Highways certifying $250.00 to be necessary for highway and bridges purposes. Also $50 in pursuance of Notice of Commissioners of Highways.
On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the several sums be levied & collected on the taxable property of the town of Delhi.
Mr. Devereux presented the Town accounts of the Town of Tompkins amounting to $1123.00.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the said amount of $1123.00 was ordered charged on the Town of Tompkins, the said amount including $300 poor fund $250 for highways.
Mr. Bassett presented the town accounts of the Town of Walton amounting to $630.87 including $50 an award $200 for highways and bridges. On motion of Mr. Bassett resolved that the amount of $630.87 be levied and assessed on the taxable property of the Town of Walton.
Mr. Elliott presented the Town accounts of the Town of Bovina amounting to $220.00 also the certificate of Commissioners of Highways asking for $250 for highways and bridge purposes on motion of Mr. Elliott resolved that the said amount be levied and collected on the taxable property of Bovina.
Mr. H. Davis presented the Town accounts of the Town of Kortright amounting to $322.75. Also certificate of Commissioners of Highways certifying $250.00 to be necessary and asking for said amount for highway and bridge purposes. On motion of Mr. H. Davis resolved that the said amounts be levied on the taxable property of the Town of Kortright.
Mr. R. E. Davis presented the Town accounts of the Town of Harpersfield amounting to the sum of $181.72. Also certificate of Commissioners asking for $131.25 for highway and bridge purposes.
On motion of Mr. R. E. Davis resolved that the said amounts be allowed and charged on the taxable property of the Town of Harpersfield.
Mr. Dewey presented the Town accounts of the Town of Sidney amounting to the sum of $251.22 also the further sum of $250. Certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioners of Highways for highway and bridge purposes. On motion of Mr. Dewey resolved that the said sums be allowed by the Board & ordered charged on the Town of Sidney.
Mr. Ford presented the town accounts of the Town of Davenport amounting to the sum of $325.95. Also account of$250. Certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioners of Highways for highways and bridge purposes. Also $70 for poor fund. On motion, Mr. Ford resolved that the several amounts be charged on the Town of Davenport.
Mr. Sullard presented the town accounts of the Town of Franklin amounting to $281.93. Also an account of $250 certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioners for highways and bridge purposes. Also $50 voted by said Town for poor fund. On motion of Mr.Sullard the various sums were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Franklin.
Mr. Dutton presented the town accounts of the Town of Meredith amounting to the sum of $169.02. Also an account of $85, certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioners of Highways for highway and bridge purposes. Also $35 for poor purposes. On motion of Mr. Dutton resolved that the said be allowed and charged on the Town of Meredith.
Mr. Hawver presented the town accounts of the Town of Andes amounting to the sum of $1474.8, also the sum of $250 necessary to be raised for highway and bridge purposes.
On motion of O. M. Allaben the said accounts were laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the said accounts were taken from the table and on motion of Mr. Bassett were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Andes.
Mr. McFarlane presented the town accounts of the Town of Hamden amounting to $185.51. Also, an account of $675.00borrowed by the Town of Hamden for bridge purposes, also $50 certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioner of Highways for highway and bridge purposes. On motion of Mr. McFarlane the several accounts were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Hamden.
Mr. O. M. Allaben asked to be excused from acting on the committee on county claims. On motion of Mr.Bassett the application was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the said application was taken from the table when Mr. Allaben presented a written declension, which was subsequently withdrawn.
Mr. Devereux moved that the resolution offered by Mr. O. M. Allaben in reference to additional committees be reconsidered which motion was carried.
Mr. Devereux moved that the resolution be amended to read as follows, viz:
A committee on printers bills, county claims & Commissioners of Excise accounts.
A committee on expenditures.
A committee on Supervisors bills. Carried.
Mr. H. Davis moved the resolved be amended by striking out the committee in Supervisors bills whcih motion was lost.
On motion of Mr.Devereux the resolution as amended was passed.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the sum of $7.60 against the County for services as Constable was allowed to Jeremiah Cease.
Mr. Radeker presented the town accounts of the Town of Colchester amounting to $532.49, also $100 for poor fund, and $250 certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioners of Highway and Bridge purposes.
On motion of Mr. Radeker the said amounts were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Colchester.
Mr. Wheeler presented the town accounts of the Town of Hancock amounting to the sum of $537.38. Also an account of $400 certified to be necessary and asked for by the Commissioners of Highways for highway and bridge purposes. Also $150 for poor purposes.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler the said amounts were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Hancock.
Mr. Radeker presented a statement of certain highway labor taxed on the lands of non residents in the Town of Colchester in the years 1860 & 1861 remaining unpaid.
On motion of Mr. Radeker the said labor was ordered to be assessed on the several lots in said town.
Mr. J. R. Allaben moved that when the Board adjourns it adjourn until 7 o'clock p.m. and that in the mean time the Board visit the County Poor House. Carried.
On motion of J. R. Allaben the Clerk of the Board was directed to take from the box containing the county accounts the accounts found therein and numbers and file them and prepare them for the action of the Board.
7 o'clock P. M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by Chairman. Roll called.
The Chairman then announced the following Committees in pursuance of the resolution of Mr. O. M. Allaben as amended, viz:
On Printers Bills,County Clerks and Excise Commissioners Accts.
Messrs. Radeker,Sullard Hicks
On School Commissioners and County Judges Report
Messrs. McNaught, Dewey & Elliott
On Expenditures
Messrs. McFarlane, O. M. Allaben & Dutton
On Supervisors Bills
Messrs. Hawver, Bassett and H. Davis
On motion of Mr. Devereux the Clerk was directed to bring forward the accounts numbered and filed by him for the action of the Board which were dispose of in the manner following, viz:
| No. | Name | Nature of Claim | Amount | Referred to |
| 1 | Nelson P. Brant | Constable | 14.96 | Just. & Const. accounts |
| 2 | Thomas Williams | J. P. | 2.35 | Do |
| 3 | Isaac R. Chase | J. P. | 1.00 | Do |
| 4 | Alfred Hunter | 54.13 | Com. County Claims | |
| 5 | William T. Hunter | Constable | 13.40 | Com. J & C accounts |
| 6 | C H. Graham | 5.00 | Com. County Claims | |
| 7 | C H Graham | 5.00 | Do | |
| 8 | William H. Crawford | 17.00 | Do | |
| 9 | James G. Lang | Cor. | 65.00 | Do |
| 10 | G B McIlwain | 6.75 | Com. J & C | |
| 11 | Hugh Scutt | 2.64 | Com. County Claims | |
| 12 | Michael Dayton | Supt. | 3.00 | Com. Supt. bills |
| 13 | A J Smith | Const. | 80.10 ½ | Com. J & C |
| 14 | S J Fraser | Counsel | 10.00 | Com. on County Claims |
| 15 | Walter K. Miller | 3.88 | Com. on J & C accounts | |
| 16 | William Hitchcock | .50 | Do | |
| 17 | C H Bell | Justice | 2.45 | Do |
| 18 | O T Bundy | Cor. | 35.00 | Com. on County Claims |
| 19 | Alex. Gillie | 6.15 | Com. on J & C | |
| 20 | Deaf & Dumb Asylum | 20.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 21 | J P Cowles | 10.00 | Do | |
| 22 | A H Tyler | 1.94 | Com. Sheriff's accounts | |
| 23 | H F Davidson | 20.80 | Com. on J & C accts. | |
| 24 | Benira More | 7.33 | Do | |
| 25 | Benira More | 5.69 | Do | |
| 26 | L W Terwiliger | Sheriff | 29.7 | Com. on Sheriff Accts. |
| 27 | John A. Corley | 32.00 | Com. on J & C accts | |
| 28 | F G Close | 7.75 | Com. on J & C accts. | |
| 29 | Anson G. Dumond | 20.89 | Do | |
| 30 | Darius Whitcomb | 12.28 | Do | |
| 31 | J H Dean | Constable | 7.95 | Do |
| 32 | L W. Terwilliger | Do | 7.92 | Do |
| 33 | M H Maynard, | J | 5.00 | Do |
| 34 | Hiram Banner | 7.54 | Com. Supts. of Poor | |
| 35 | N. Hathaway | 9.00 | Com. on Co. Claims | |
| 36 | F. Jacobs Jr. | Clerk of Ex. | 21.87 | Com. of Excise Com. |
| 37 | John A. Parsons | Dept. Sheriff | 19.34 | Com.on Sheriff Accts. |
| 38 | Thomas More | Constable | 1.12 | Com. on Justices & Const. |
| 39 | Wm. A. TenBroeck | Justice | 7.65 | Do |
| 40 | Matthew P. Brown | Const. | 50.35 | Do |
| 41 | Edward VanDyke | 6.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 42 | Hiram Guire | Const. | 23.65 | Com. on Justices & Const. |
| 43 | E. Evens | Justice | 13.35 | Do |
| 44 | Wright & Frost | 23.29 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 45 | LeRoy LeValley | Const. | 8.10 | Com. on Justices & Const. |
| 46 | Daniel McKinnon | Justice | 2.00 | Do |
| 47 | James Shaw | Ref. | 6.00 | Com. on County Claims |
| 48 | John Bixby | Dept. Sheriff | 34.21 | Com. on Sheriff Accts |
| 49 | Alpheus Bolt | Superv. | 21.84 | Com. on Supv. Bills |
| 50 | W P Peake | Const. | 5.00 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 51 | H D Gilbert | 10.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 52 | C. Howard & Son | 43.22 | Do | |
| 53 | S. Gordon | Counsel | 100.00 | Do |
| 54 | Marvine & Gemmell | 3.02 | Do | |
| 55 | Jessie G. Snyder | Const. | 1.95 | Com. on Justices & Const. |
| 56 | Fitch & Buckley | 29.89 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 57 | Sturtevant & McIntosh | 375.55 | Com. on Printers Bills | |
| 58 | A H Phillips | Const. | 13.66 | Com. on Justices & Const. |
| 59 | Milton Johnson | Supv. | 4.96 | Com. on Supv. Bills |
| 60 | Millard & Frisbee | 37.68 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 61 | D M Gallop | Just. | 1.30 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 62 | S D Hilton | Do | 3.10 | Do |
| 63 | W Jackson | 28.50 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 64 | J Redfield | 9.50 | Do | |
| 65 | M P Brown | Const. | 5.27 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 66 | C. Austin | Const. | 2.50 | Do |
| 67 | Geo. Knight | Overseers Poor | 9.58 | Com. of Supt. Poor |
| 68 | William P. Twaddell | Const. | 11.42 | Com. Justice & Const. |
| 69 | O F. Bundy, Jr. | 10.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 70 | Robert Parker | 50.00 | Do |
Mr. Dutton presented on account of the Town of Meredith against Delhi of $______ which was referred to the Committee on Town accounts.
The Superintendents of the Poor presented their report for the year 1861, which after being read, on motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben was received and put on file.
Mr. J.R. Allaben presented the determination of referees appointed to assess highway damages allowing $150 against the Town of Delhi.
On motion of H. Davis said amount was allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Delhi.
The Board then adjourned until Nov. 14 at 9 a.m.
November 14th, 9 A.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Chairman. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
Mr. Baker then presented the accounts of the Town of Masonville amounting to the sum of $306.10. Also an account of $150 for a right-of-way on private property. Also $70 for another right-of-way on private property. $100 for highways & bridges and $150 for support of town poor.
On motion of Mr. Baker the several amounts were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Masonville.
Mr. Hawver presented an account in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Andes of $1.88 which was referred to the Committee on town accounts.
Mr. Ford presented an account of A. M. Paine against Davenport of $1.88. Referred to Committee on town accounts.
Mr. Bassett presented an account of $2.76 against the Town of Walton. Referred to Committee on town accounts.
Mr. McFarlane presented an account of $3.13 in favor of A. M. Paine against Hamden. Referred to Com. on Town account.
Mr. Sullard presented an account of $1.75 in favor of A. M. Paine against Franklin. Referred to Committee on Town accounts.
Mr. H. Davis presented an account of $1.88 in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Kortright. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. Dutton presented an account in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Meredith of $1.81. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. Radeker presented an account of $2.28 in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Colchester. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. R. E. Davis presented an account of $1.50 in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Harpersfield. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. Baker presented an account of $1.50 in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Masonville. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. Hawver presented a bill of Peter N. Bassett against Andes of $30.75. Referred to Committee of Town accounts.
The County Judge then made his annual report for 1861 which on motion of O. M. Allaben was received & referred to Committee on School Commissioners & County Judge report.
Mr. Bassett called to the Chair.
Mr. Hicks presented the Town accounts of the Town of Roxbury of $328.04 including $30 for Poor Fund and $60 for highway and bridges. On motion of Mr. Hicks the said amount of $328.04 was allowed and ordered charged on the town of Roxbury.
Mr. Hicks presented an account of $2.28 in favor of A. M. Paine against the Town of Roxbury. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. Dewey presented an account of $1.50 against the Town of Sidney in favor of A. M. Paine. Referred to Com. on Town accounts.
Mr. O. M. Allaben presented the town accounts of the Town of Middletown to $551.49. Also $250.00 for highways and bridges. On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben the said accounts were allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Middletown.
Mr. O. M. Allaben presented an acount of $168.95 in favor of Lemuel G. Sines for highway expeditures under the law of 18-. On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben the said account was allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Middletown.
Mr. O. M. Allaben presented an account of $2.25 in favor of A. M. Paine against Middletown. Referred to Committee on Town accounts.
Mr. Sullard presented an account of $50 in favor of Sturtevant & McIntosh against Franklin. Referred to Committee on Town accounts.
On motion of Mr. H. Davis the Board was then adjourned until 1 ½ o'clock p.m.
One and half P.M.
Board pursuant to adjournment called to order by Chairman. Roll called.
Mr. J. R. Allaben presented an account of $1.00 against the Town of Delhi in favor of H. F. Davidson. Referred to Committee on Town accounts.
The Treasurer then presented a statement of unpaid taxes for the year 1860. On motion of Mr. H. Davis was allowed and ordered charged on the various individuals named if found on the assessment rolls & those not found on the rolls ordered charged on the several towns.
Mr. Dutton called to the Chair.
The Treasurer also presented an account of unpaid taxes for the year 1861. Taxed on non-resident lands. On motion allowed & ordered charged on the various lots therein described so far as the same can be ascertained, and the remainder on the several towns.
The Chairman in the Chair.
Mr. Davis presented an account in favor of School District No. 1 of the Town of Kortright. Ordered referred to a special committee to take evidence thereon and report to the Board. The Chair announced as such Committee Messrs. Elliott, Devereux and Wheeler.
Mr. Devereux presented an account in favor of Milton W. Owen against the Town of Delhi. On motion of Mr. Devereux the amount was allowed and charged on the Town of Delhi.
Mr. Devereux presented an account in favor of the Town of Tompkins against the Town of Delhi of $24.00. On motion the said amount was allowed and charged on the Town of Delhi.
The following accounts were then brought forward and referred their appropriate Committees,viz:
| No. | Name | Nature of Claim | Amount | Referred to |
| 71 | M S Williams | 5.38 | Com. on Town Accts. | |
| 72 | Matthew Dann | Const. | 4.83 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 73 | L S Steele | 2.25 | Do | |
| 74 | Mareus Lewis | 4.58 | Do | |
| 75 | William B. Champline | 6.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 76 | James R. Berray | Const. | 5.64 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 77 | J B McNaught | 10.99 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 78 | William Simpson | 8.54 | Com. on Supv. Bills | |
| 79 | Alexander Elwood | 4.00 | Do | |
| 80 | H A Williams | Const. | 3.47 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 81 | E L Holmes | Justice | 5.20 | Do |
| 82 | Leigh R. Baker | Const. | 1.20 | Do |
| 83 | S H. White | J. P. | 3.50 | Do |
| 84 | T J Ogden | 1.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 85 | Wm. S. St. John | Const. | 1.59 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 86 | J C Newcomb | Const. | 4.50 | Do |
| 87 | Stephen Berray | J. P. | 3.18 | Do |
| 88 | E S Bedstrat | 6.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 89 | Inst. of Deaf & Dumb | 60.00 | Do | |
| 90 | William Cressan | 116.80 | Com on Sherriff Accts. | |
| 91 | Asylum for Idiots | 20.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 92 | Board of Health, Delhi | 77.87 | Do | |
| 93 | E C Hawkins | .63 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 94 | C T Fisher | Const | 1.63 | Do |
| 95 | E F Wheeler | J. P. | 17.46 | Do |
| 96 | R S Brownell | Supv. | 5.20 | Com. on Supv. Bills |
| 97 | Fitch & Buckley | 10.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 98 | George W. Clark | 10.00 | Do | |
| 99 | Robert J. Aitken | 2.00 | Do | |
| 100 | Robert Olliver | 3.15 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 101 | O F Bundy, Jr. | 20.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 102 | Overseer of the Poor | 5.78 | Com. on Supt. Poor | |
| 103 | Henry Dickson | 58.92 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 104 | William J. Freeman | 9.00 | Com. on Supt. Poor | |
| 105 | Allen & Carpenter | Printer | 117.75 | Com. on Printers Bills |
| 106 | S C Wilcox | 3.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 107 | John Webster | 3.85 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 108 | W K Owen | J. P. | .75 | Do |
| 109 | Cormack & Bartlett | 3.32 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 110 | Hiram Scofield | 110.88 | Do | |
| 111 | S Cook | Com. of Ex. | 30.00 | Do |
| 112 | C. Howard & Son | 3.00 | Do | |
| 113 | J Stafford | J. P. | 1.88 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 114 | S Cook | 5.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 115 | Squire Eggleston | 5.57 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 116 | Allen & Carpenter | 19.35 | Com. on Printers Bills | |
| 117 | Allen & Carpenter | 4.00 | Do | |
| 118 | J. N.Maynard | 19.26 | Com. on Town accounts | |
| 119 | Peter A. Grant | 24.82 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 120 | Richard G. Pierce | 33.50 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 121 | B F Gerowe | Clerk Ex. | 9.39 | Do |
| 122 | Lewis Kentfield | Com. Ex. | 30.00 | Do |
| 123 | A. W. Paine | 3.37 | Com. on Town Accounts |
On motion of Mr. Radeker
Resolved that the Committee on the Claim of School District No. 1 of Kortright be empowered to compel by subpoena the attendancy of witnesses & the producing of books and papers for evidence in said matter.
On motion of Mr. Radeker
Resolved that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors report to the District Attorney the amount of commutation money assessed in each of the Towns of Delaware County in the year 1861 and that said report contain the name of each person, & the Town wherein assessed.
On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben the Board was then adjourned until tomorrow Nov. 13th at 8 o'clock a.m.
November 15th 8 A.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by Chairman. Roll called Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
The Board then proceeded to take from the box prepared for County accounts the several accounts found therein and refer them to their proper Committees pursuant to the Statute of 1861 which were as follows, viz:
| No. | Name | Nature of Claim | Amount | Referred to |
| 124 | O M Allaben | 10.00 | Referred Com. on County Claims | |
| 125 | Norwood Bowne | 40.00 | Com. on Printer Bills | |
| 126 | Almiron Cartright | 40.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 127 | H. Davie | Justice | 20.44 | Com. on Just. & Const. |
| 128 | A D Knapp | 113.91 | Com. on School Reports | |
| 129 | E VanDyke | 44.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 130 | F. Griffin | Dept. Sheriff | 9.18 | Com. on Sheriff's Accts. |
| 131 | G W Reynolds | Prnter | 38.25 | Com. on Printer Bills |
| 132 | W. Dimmick | 6.52 | Com. on Just. & Const. | |
| 133 | Ferris Jacobs | 25.00 | Com. on Supts. of Poor | |
| 134 | W. Dimmick | 39.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 135 | Norwood Bowne | 310.45 | Com. on Printers Bills | |
| 136 | A.M. Paine | 393.94 | Do | |
| 137 | Robert Parker | 5.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 138 | S B Champion | 139.00 | Com. on Printers Bills | |
| 139 | F. Jacobs | 16.20 | Com. on Town Accts. | |
| 140 | George Wright | 49.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 141 | Graham & McMurray | 25.00 | Do | |
| 142 | B. Griffin | Referees | 244.39 | Com. on Court House & Jail |
| 143 | B. Griffin | Sheriff | Com. on Sheriff's acct. | |
| 144 | Charles L. Palmer | 1.00 | Com. on County Claims | |
| 145 | F.Griffin | Dept. Sheriff | 150.91 | Com. on Sheriff's Accts. |
| 146 | R S Hughston | 172.38 | Com. on County Clerk's Accts. |
The Standing Committee on County Treasurer reports, reported a settlement with the late Treasurer H. W. Buckley.
On motion of Mr. O.M. Allaben the said report was received and put on file.
The same committee also reported a settlement with the present Treasurer C. A. Foote for the year 1861 which on motion was received and put on file. The same committee also reported a statement of Poor and Military fund. On motion of O. M. Allaben received and laid on the table.
The Supt. of the Poor returned the bill No. 133 referred to them and the same on motion was received and laid on the table.
The Chairman of the Committee on Constables and Justices accounts. Reported the following bills back to the board as being imperfect and not in form and not stating the nature of the services ordered, to wit: No. 107 John Webster's bill $3.85; No. 113 Y. Stafford, $1.89; No. 108 William K. Owen, $0.75; No. 119 Peter A. Grant $4.82; No. 28 F. F. Close $7.78; No. 29 Aaron A. Dumond $ 20.89; No. 115 Squire Eggleston $5.57; No. 82 Leigh R. Baker $1.20; No. 16 William Hitchcock $0.50; No. 10 G. B. McIlwain $6.75; No. 4 Wm. F. Hunter $13.40; No. 58 A. H. Phillips $13.66; No. 30 Dennis Whitcomb $12.28; No. 65 M. P. Brown $$5.27; No. 50 W. P. Peake $5.00; No. 25 Benira More $5.69; which were received and laid on the table and the Supervisors of the respective towns where the claimants used were allowed to withdraw the same for the purpose of amendment and correction.
The Chairman of the Committee on County Claims reported back to the Board a part of the bill of Wm. H. Crawford, which on motion was received and referred to the Committee on printers bills, also another item of the same bill, which on motion was received on referred to the Supt. of the Poor.
The special committee appointed in 1860 to inquire into an alleged deficiency in tax in the Town of Delhi in the year 1859 made report and on motion of Mr. H. Davis the committee was allowed to withdraw the same for correction.
An account of $117.45 in favor of Henry E. Abell for printing against the County, was presented by the Chairman and on motion of Mr. Bassett was rec'd. and referred to the Committee on Printers bills.
The Special Committee appointed in 1860 to inquire into an alleged deficiency in tax in the Town of Delhi in the year 1859 made report was received and laid on the table.
The statement of Poor & Military Fund of the County was then taken from the table & on motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben was referred back to said committee for the purpose of making the same more definite and causing the same to contain the items of Dr. & credit, dates & c.
On motion of Mr. Devereux, the Board was then adjourned till 7 o'clock p.m.
7 o'clock p.m.
Board called to order by Chairman. Roll called. Mr. J. R. Allaben presented an additional Town accounts of the Town of Delhi of $21.29. On motion of Mr.Radeker the same was allowed and charged on the Town of Delhi.
The following accounts were presented and disposed of as follows, viz: H Davie against Town of Kortright of $1.90. Same agst Sidney $1.85; Same agst. Hamden of $3.55; same agst. Franklin $1.85; same agnst. Delhi $4.45; all of which were referred to the Committee on Town accounts. Also an acct. of H. Davie agst Franklin of $4.70 disposed of as above.
The Committee on Town accounts then made report which on motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben was received and laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Dutton the said report was taken from the table. Mr. Dutton then moved the allowance by the Board of an account of $13.90 in favor of the Town of Meredith against the Town of Delhi the said bill not being allowed in the report of the committee. Mr. O. M. Allaben called for the reading of the bill. Bill read.
Mr. Hicks called to the Chair.
Mr. Dutton called for the ayes and noes on the question.
Ayes: Messrs. Dutton and Devereux. 2
Noes: Messrs. O. M. Allaben, J. R. Allaben, McNaught, Dewey, McFarlane, Ford, Bassett, Hicks, Wheeler, and Radeker. 10. Motion lost.
Mr. McFarlane moved up the bill of Ferris Jacobs of $26.20. Reported by the committee on town accounts. Mr. McFarlane moved the report be amended by disallowing the said account. Motion carried.
The Chairman in the Chair.
The Chair then referred that part of the said bill which appears to against the County to the Committee on County Claims. On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben the said report as amended was adopted.
The committee of Sheriff's accounts then made report, which was received and put on file. An account of $0.25 in favor of Sturtevant & McIntosh agst Town of Meredith. On motion of Mr. Dutton allowed and charged on Meredith. Also an account of Sturtevant & McIntosh against Harpersfield of $0.25 allowed and charged on Harpersfield.
The Committee on Poor House and Superintendents Report then made report which was received and put on file.
The Superintendents of the Poor then made their annual report which was received and put on file.
On motion Mr. Wheeler was allowed to withdraw the acct. No. 90, Wm.Cresson, Deputy Sheriff $117.17.
The Committee on County Claims then made report. Reading called for and read. On motion of Mr. Radeker the account of Alfred Hunter of $54.13, No. 4, was allowed.
The Board then resolved itself into Committee of the whole on the bill of Hiram Scofield of $110.88, No. 10. Mr. O. M. Allaben in the Chair.. The committee then arose and reported progress on the bill having audited the bil in Committee. On motion of Mr. Devereux the bill was amended to read $100. Mr. Baker then moved the allowance of the bill as amended.
Mr. O. M. Allaben called for the ayes and noes on the question:
Ayes: Messrs. Hawver, Elliot, Baker, Sullard, McFarlane, Wheeler, Radeker, Ford, Dutton, Hicks, Dewey, McNaugh and Devereux. 13
Noes: Messrs. J. R. Allaben, R. E. Davis, H. Davis, O. M. Allaben and Bassett. 5
Motion Carried.
On motion of Mr. H. Davis the bill of Warren Dimmick of $39.00 as Excise Commissioner reported by the Committee on County. Claims was amended by causing the same to read $30.00
Mr. Radeker was allowed to withdraw the bill of Wm.B. Champlin for correction.
Mr.Bassett moved that the bill of Robert J. Aitken of $2.00, be stricken from the report of the Committee on county claims. Motion lost. Mr. Radeker moved that the report be amended by allowing the account of W. B. Champlin.
Mr. O. M. Allaben moved that the report be further amended by allowing Mr. W. B. Champlin fees and the same be fixed at $6.00. Last motion, carried. On motion the report of the Committee as amended was adopted and the committee discharged.
On motion of Mr. Bassett
Resolved that the Treasurer be authorized and instructed to continue the insurance of the Court House and Jail and to pay the premium therefor from the Treasury of the County.
The Committee on County Clerk's Report then made report which was received and adopted.
The Committee on Treasurers Report then reported and statement of Poor and Military Fund.
Mr. O. M. Allaben moved that the Town of Middletown be stricken from said statement. Corrected.
Mr. Hicks moved that the Roxbury be stricken from said statement. Carried.
Mr. O. M. Allaben moved that the report of the Committee appointed to inquire into an alleged deficiency in the Town of Delhi be taken from the table and the amount stated as such deficiency allowed and charged on the Town of Delhi. Motion carried.
The report of the Special Committee on U.S. Deposit Fund was received & adopted and the Committee discharged.
On motion of Mr. Dutton the two reports of the Committee to settle with Treasurer were received & put on file and the committee discharged.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the report of the Superintendents of the Poor was taken from the table and on motion of Mr. Devereux the sum of $1000 was ordered levied an collected on the taxable property of the County for Poor purposes for the year 1861.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the sum of $31,815.11 was ordered levied and collected on the taxable propeprty of the County. The said amount being the amount certified by the Comptroler as the portion of State tax to be collected in Delaware County.
On motion Mr. McFarlane was allowed to withdraw the account of W. P. Peake.
On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben the account of Benira More of $5.69 was allowed and ordered charged on the Town of Andes.
On motion of Mr. Devereux
Resolved that the sum of $8000 be levied and collected on the taxable property of the County for contingent County expenses in the ensuing year and that the Treasurer be authorized to borrow on the credit of the County such sums as shall be necessary in case there shall be a deficiency in the amount raised to meet the current expense of the County.
On motion of Mr. McFarlane and account of $5.00 in favor of W. P. Peake against Sidneywas allowed and ordered charged on Sidney
On motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben an account of $21.87 in favor of Anson G. Dumond against the County was audited and allowed.
On motion of Mr. Ford the Board was then adjourned till November 16th at 9 o'clock A.M.
November 16th 9 A.M.
Board called to order by Chairman. Roll called. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
The Committee on Town accounts then made report which after being read, on motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben was received and adopted and the Committee discharged.
The Committee on Justices and Constables accounts then made reports which after being read on motion of Mr. O. M. Allaben was received.
Mr. Devereux moved that the report of the Committee on Justices and Constables accounts be ameended by allowing the accounts of W. K. Owen, YoungStafford and Squire Eggleston. Motion lost.
Mr. Dewey called to the Chair.
Mr. H. Davis moved that the report be further amended by allowing the charge of C. H. Bell for a peace warrant. Mr. O. M. Allaben called for the ayes and noes on the question:
Ayes: Messrs. Radeker, Devereux, Hawver, Elliott. 4
Noes: Messrs. J. R. Allaben, Hicks, Dewey, Ford, Wheeler, Bassett, O. M. Allaben, McNaught, E. R. Davis, H. Davis, Dutton, Sullard, Baker and McFarlane. 14 Lost.
On motion of O. M. Allaben the report was then adopted.
Mr. Baker was allowed to withdraw the account of $34.21 in favor of John Bixby. Mr. H. Davis was allowed to withdraw the account of Geo. B. McIlwain.
Mr. McNaught presented the town accounts of the Town of Stamford amounting to $227.33 and $250 for highway purposes and $150 poor fund. Allowed and charged on Stamford.
Mr. Ford moved that $30 be levied on the Town of Davenport for an additional Poor Fund. Carried.
On motion of O. M. Allaben
Resolved that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors be required to cause two drawers to be added to the Supervisors desk, similar to those now in use and under them, with good locks and keys, and charge the cost of the same to the County. And that he have the pigeon holes in said desk beginning with the upper right hand pigeon hole, which is to be labeled "Current Year" & that next to the left "Ante 1" & so t left ante 2,3,4,5,6 and the left hand pigeon hole in the lower turn "ante 7" so on to the right ante 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 until all are numbered, that he then collect all the papers, each year by itself for the last fourteen years including the present, file all those not filed.. Group all those together of a similar character with a strong pov band and label the same with the character of the papers and deposit the same in the pigeon holes according to the labels & that all papers older than 1848 be grouped in a similar manner each year by itself and deposited in the box below, after being enveloped in a strong wrapper labeled with the name of the year; each box when filled to contain the proceedings of this Board for 25 consecutive years if sufficiently large and to be labeled with the first and last of those years inclusive, with the word "to" between them and at the commencement of each new current year, he remove the contents of the pigeon hole containing the oldest papers into the box below then in process of filing and substitute in their place the contents of the next adjoining pigeon hole until the first named be the papers of the current year.
On motion Mr.Radeker was allowed to withdraw the account of Leight R. Baker.
On motion of Mr.McNaught an account of $1.50 in favor of A. M. Paine against Stamford was allowed & charged on the Town of Stamford.
Mr. Devereux in the Chair.
Mr. J. R. Allaben moved that an account of $0.50 in favor of C. A. Frost for military tax improperly paid be allowed. Motion carried.
On motion of Mr. O. W. Allaben
Resolved that Treasurer be required to report others Board at the next meeting the whole number of fines credited to the Poor Fund of Middletown since the first day of November 1857 with the amount of each and date of such credit.
The Chairman in the Chair.
The Committee on Equalization then made report. Report read. Mr. Devereux moved that the report be amended by lowering the Town of Tompkins to $7.00 per acre and called for the ayes and noes on the question.
Ayes: Messrs. Baker, Devereux, H. Davis, Hawver, Wheeler, Radeker, Ford and Bassett. 8
Noes: Messrs. J. R. Allaben, O. M. Allaben, Mr. R. E. Davis, Dewey, Sullard, McFarlane, Elliott, McNaught, Hicks, Dutton. 10 Lost.
Mr. H. Davis moved "that the report be amended by lowering the Town of Kortright to $12.00 per acre and called for the ayes and noes on the question.
Ayes: Messrs. H. Davis, Radeker, Ford, Wheeler and Devereux.
Noes: Messrs. J.R. Allaben, O. M. Allaben, R. E. Davis, Dewey, Sullard, McFarlane, Elliott, McNaught, Hicks and Duttn, Bassett and Hawver. Lost
Mr. Radeker moved that the report be report be amended by lowering Colchester to $4.50 per acre. Motion lost.
On motion of Mr. R. E. Davis the report was then adopted.
The Committee on School Commissioner and County Judge's report then made report which on motion of Mr. McNaught was received and adopted and the committee discharged.
The Treasurer then reported the statement of Poor and Military fund of the County, which on motion of O. M. Allaben was received and adopted and the amount charged therein on the several Towns was ordered levied on the same and the amounts therein charged on Middletown & Roxbury was charged on the said Towns.
On motion of Mr. Dutton, Mr. W. P. Peake was allowed $2.00 for services before special committee.
On motion of J. R. Allaben the sum of $75 was levied on the Town of Delhi for a Poor Fund in the ensuing year.
Mr. J. R. Allaben moved that when the Board adjourns it adjourn till December 16th at 10 o'clock p.m. Carried.
The Committee on Printers Bills then made report. Mr. J. R. Allaben then moved that the report be amended by allowing an account No. 125 of $13.00 in favor of Norwood Bowne agst. the County be allowed. Carried.
On motion, Mr. Davidson was allowed to withdraw his bill agst. Franklin.
Mr. J. R. Allaben moved that the sum of $105.75 for publishing official canvass be stricken from the claim of A. M. Paine. Motion carried.
On motion of J. R. Allaben the report of the Committee was adopted and the committee discharged.
On motion of Mr. Hicks resolved that the Commissioners of Excise be required to report to this Board at the next meeting thereof the amonts of fines and penalties collected by them and the suits commenced by them since their last report and of all money collected by their Attorney during the last year and of what disposition has been made of the same & of the settlement of actions commenced and judgments and a detailed statement of how settled and of all moneys collected for licenses granted in the various towns and the names of the individuals licensed and the disposition made of such license money and that the Clerk of this Board be directed at once to serve on the Attorney for said Commissioners and at least one of the Commissioners a copy of this resolution.
On motion of Mr. J. R. Allaben the Board was then adjourned till the 10th day of December next at one o'clock p.m.
B.F. Gerowe, Clerk
Adjourned Meeting
December 10th, 1861
At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Delaware County held at the Supervisors rooms in Delhi December 10th, 1861. Present the following Supervisors, viz:
Andes James Elliott Kortright Harvey Davis
Bovina James Elliott Masonville James A. Baker
Colchester Barna Radeker Meredith Ashael R. Dutton
Davenport Aaron Ford Middletown O. M. Allaben
Delhi Roxbury Ira Hicks
Franklin Albert E. Sullard Sidney Wm. Dewey
Hamden John McFarlane Stamford John S. McNaught
Hancock Dewit C. Wheeler Tompkins H. T. Dewey
Harpersfield Richard E. Davis Walton Benj. J. Bassett
Board called to order by the Clerk. The Chairman being absent.
A letter of resignation from the Chairman was then presented and read, after which on motion of H. T. Devereux, the Board proceeded to ballot for a Chairman of which resulted as follows:
First Ballot
O. M. Allaben received six
A.E. Sullard received one
H. T. Devereux received one
B. J. Bassett received eight
J .S. McNaught received one
Second Ballot
O. M. Allaben received nine
B. J. Bassett received eight
On motion O. M. Allaben was declared unanimously elected Chairman.
The minutes of the last meeting was then read and approved.
The Commissioners of U.S. Loan Fund then made report. Report read an on motion of Mr.Bassett received and put on file.
On motion of Mr. H. Davis the Board was then adjourned until Dec. 11, 1861 at 8 o'clock a.m.
Dec. 11. 8 a.m.
Called to order by Chairman. Roll called. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
The Loan Commissioners then submitted the Book of Mortgages kept by them for the examination of the Board.
The report of the Committee on U.S. Loan Fund was then presented and on motion of Mr.Devereux was received and adopted & the committee discharged.
Mr. Radeker then presented the account of Leigh R. Baker, No. 82, withdrawn for correction at last meeting of $1.20 which was allowed.
On motion of Mr. Bassett the Chair appointed the following Committee to apportion the Grand Jurors among the several towns for the year 1861 viz: Messrs. Bassett, Devereux and R. E. Davis.
Mr. Devereux then presented the account of John Webster withdrawn at the last meeting for correction. Amt. $3.85 which on motion of Mr. Bassett was allowed.
Mr. Wheeler then presented an act. of William Cresson, Deputy Sheriff, $169.12, withdrawn at the last meeting for correction, which on motion of Mr. Wheeler was allowed.
Mr. Baker presented an account of Edward Bradstreet. Rejected at last meeting.
Mr. Baker moved the reconsideration of the vote rejecting said bill. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Baker the said bill was allowed at $1.00.
The Committee to apportion Grand Jurors then reported as follows which on motion of Mr. Ford was received & adopted viz:
Andes 19 Bovina 12
Colchester 17 Davenport 17
Delhi 21 Franklin 25
Hamden 16 Hamden 16
Hancock 15 Harpersfield 12
Kortright 15 Masonville 12
Meredith 13 Middletown 21
Sidney 14 Stamford 14
Roxbury 19 Tompkins 20
Walton 18
Total 500
The Committee also request that the occupation of each Juror selected by the Supervisors of each town be set opposite the name of each Juror the same also being required by law.
Dated December 11, 1861 B. J. Bassett
H. T. Devereux Committee
R. E. Davis
Mr. A. B. Douglas then presented an account of $100.00 not acted upon at the last meeting but being in the possession of the Board which on motion of Mr. H. Davis was allowed.
On motion of Mr. Devereux the bill of Wm. Cresson, Deputy Sheriff, was reconsidered and the Committee of Sheriff's accounts revived and the said bill referred back for the consideration of the Committee.
On motion of Mr. Radeker the Board was then adjourned until one o'clock p.m.
One P.M.
Called to order. Roll called. Minutes read and approved.
The Commissioners of Excise then made report which after being read was referred to the Committee on Excise Commissioners reports.
Hiram Every then presented a claim against School district No. of the Town of Kortright, which on motion was referred to the Committee heretofore appointed to investigate a claim against the same School District.
An account of Seymour Cook of $6.00 being a charge for services in attending on and making a report to the Board.
Also a bill of Lewis Kentfield for like services of $9.00 which on motion of Mr. H. Davis were laid over until the next meeting of the Board.
The Committee of Sheriff's accounts then reported the bill of Wm. Cresson of $86.10 the amount claimed being $109.12 which on motion of Mr. H. Davis was allowed at $86.10.
Mr. Baker presented the following resolution which on motion of Mr. Devereux was laid over until Dec. 12, 9 a.m.
Resolved that the County Clerk b