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1853 Minutes - 46 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) EIGHTH SESSION 1852 & 1853 . St. Thomas Thursday 6th January 1853 . The Provisional Council met this forenoon at ten o'clock according to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Clark Elliot Munro Parish Skinner Cline Ganson McColl of Southwold Pearce W. Willey 10 members . The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Provisional Warden ordered to sign them. Mr. Ganson seconded by Mr. Elliot moves that the shewing the settlement between the two Counties be to this Council. Bond read . The Clerk read the document referred to. The Council adjourned until two o'clock in the after- noon. . At two of the clock this afternoon the Council met again pursuant to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . Messrs. Clark Elliot Munro McColl Members present Cline Ganson McColl of Southwold of Aldboro Skinner Willey 9 members . On motion the Council adjourned for one half-hour to examine the Public Buildings. According to adjournment the Council met again. . (Cont'd) . - 47 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . St. Thomas Thursday 6th January 1853 The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . All the members present. Mr. Munro seconded by Mr. McColl of Aldboro moves that the Council do resolve itself into a Committee of the whole, upon the progress of the County Buildings. The Council accordingly went into Committee of the whole. . Mr. Willey in the Chair. . The Council resumed. The Chairman reported progress. Mr. Munro seconded by Mr. Elliot moves that the Clerk ~otify Mr. Elwood to have ready and lay before this Council at its next sitting a detailed statement of all expendi- tures and disbursements attending the erection of the County Buildings so far as they will have been proceeded with at that time and that he will also be prepared with the vouchers for said expenditure. . Mr. Skinner seconded by Mr. Willey moves that the account of Mr. McKay be referred to a committee of the following gentlemen, namely Mr. Munro, Mr. Parish and Mr. Cline and that the Treasurer's remuneration be also con- sidered and that they report tomorrow at ten o'clock in the forenoon. On motion the Council authorized the Warden to sign a draft to pay Mr. Cheeseman twenty-four pounds for services to this date 6th Instant. . . On motion the Council adjourned until tomorrow fore- noon at ten o'clock. . John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden . (Cont'd) . . - 48 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . EIGHTH SESSION 1852 & 1853 Second day Friday 7th of January 1853 The Provisional Council according to adjournment met this forenoon at ten o'clock. . The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Clark Elliot Munro Parish McColl of Aldboro lVilley Cline Ganson McColl of Southwold Pearce Skinner . The proceedings of the Council of the previous day were read and the Provisional Warden ordered to sign them. The Report of the Committee appointed to consider re- muneration of the Clerk and Treasurer was handed in and read. . Mr. Ganson seconded by Mr. Pearce moves that the Report of the Committee be received. Mr. D. McColl seconded by Mr. Elliot moves that Mr. McKay be allowed the sum of thirty five pounds for his services in place of twenty-five pounds as in the Report of the Committee out of which is to be deducted the amounts already received for services while attending the sittings of the Council. . . In amendment Mr. Skinner seconded by Mr. Willey moves that Mr. McKay be allowed thirty pounds for his services as Clerk of this Council in lieu of twenty-five pounds as in the report. Mr. Skinner's amendment was lost and Mr. McColl's motion was carried. . (Cont'd) . . - 49 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Second day Friday 7th of January 1853 The yeas and nays of Mr. McColl's motion being called for were taken down as follows. . Yeas: Messrs. Skinner, Willey, Clark, McColl of Aldboro, McColl of Southwold, Elliot and Munro = 7 . Nays: Messrs. Pearce, Parish, Ganson and Cline = 4 Mr. Skinner seconded by Mr. Clark moves that the Treasurer Mr. Coyne be allowed ten pounds for his ser- vices to the Council according to the Report of the Committee. . Mr. Munro seconded by Mr. Skinner moves that the Pro- visional Warden be authorized to purchase two stoves of such description, as in his opinion will be applicable for the Gaol and Court-house and to allow Mr. Elwood the use of the same during the Winter, if the Contractor is not ob- liged to furnish the same by his contract. Mr. Munro seconded by Mr. Cline moves that the services of Mr. Cheeseman as Superintendent of County Buildings be dispensed with, so soon as the Buildings are covered with tin, and that he be requested by the Warden to deposit with the Clerk all the working and other plans and other papers and documents in his possession in any way relating to the County buildings -- and that the Clerk notify Mr. Turner to meet the Council at its next meeting. On motion the Council ordered the account of the Clerk for postages to be paid amount eleven shillings and eight pence half penny. . . . Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Skinner moves that the thanks of the Council are due to the Provisional Warden for the manner in which he has superintended the erection of the Public Buildings and the general managements of the affairs of the County, and for his just and impartial con- duct while presiding in this Council. On motion the Clerk was ordered to notify the Reeves and Deputy Reeves of each municipality of the time of the next meeting of this Council. . . (Cont'd) . . - 50 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second day Friday 7th of January 1853 . On motion the Provisional Warden was authorized to sign drafts for the following members wages and mileage namely Messrs. Clark 2 days and 15 miles :E l. 2.6 Cline .. 1] .. 1. 1.6 . Elliot .. 27 " 1. 8.6 Ganson .. 9 .. .19.6 Munro " 7 " .18.6 N. McColl " 12 .. 1. 1.0 D. McColl " 43 .. 1.16.6 Parish .. 0 " .15.0 . Pearce .. 1 .. .15.6 Skinner .. 16 " l. 3.0 Willey .. 15 .. l. 2.6 Messenger Willis .. 0 .. .10.0 . Total 1; 12.14.0 On motion the Council adjourned until the first day of February being the first Tuesday in that month to meet at the hour of eleven of the clock in the forenoon. . John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden . . . . (Cont'd) ELGIN COUNTY LIBRAR'l . - 51 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . NINTH SESSION 1853 Saint Thomas Tuesday 1st day of February . The Provisional Council met this forenoon at eleven of the clock according to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Clark Harvey Fowler McIntyre 4 members . The Provisional Warden adjourned the Council until one of the clock in the afternoon for want of a quorum. The Council met again at one of the clock in the ~fternoon according to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Clark Fowler McColl McIntyre Weaver Wilson Elliot Harvey McCredy Parish Willey . 11 members . The Proceedings of the Council of the previous sitting on Friday the seventh day of last month were read and the Provisional Warden authorized to sign them. After which the Provisional Warden Mr. Locker retired from the Chair. . Mr. Parish moved, seconded by Mr. McColl that Thomas Locker Esquire be re-appointed Provisional Warden. In amendment Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Council do not elect a Provisional Warden at this session, as the Law does not require it. . (Cont'd) . . - 52 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Saint Thomas Tuesday 1st day of February . The amendment was put by the Provisional Clerk and lost after which the original motion was in like manner put to the Council and Carried. On motion the Council adjourned until half past two o'clock in the afternoon to examine the Public Buildings. At half past two o'clock this afternoon the Council met again according to adjournment. . . All the members being present and The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that John McKay be re-appointed Provisional Clerk of the County of Elgin. . Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that William Coyne be continued in the office of Treasurer for this Council. . Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Parish moves that George T. Claris be appointed one of the Auditors of this County for the present year and The Provisional Warden appointed Mathew Child to be one of the Auditors for this County. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Clark moves that Petitions be drafted by the Clerk and signed by the Provisional Warden to both houses of the Legislature praying them to pass an Act, to divide the Agricultural lands in the Town of London between the Agricultural Societies of Middlesex and Elgin according to population and that the Honorable Francis Hincks be requested to present the same and give it his support. . . . In amendment Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that this Council considers it advisable to petition the Legislature in reference to the Agricultural Bill and to claim on behalf of the inhabitants of the County of Elgin a fair share of the ten acre block of land referred to in said Bill. The amendment was lost and the original motion Carried. . (Cont'd) . - 53 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Saint Thomas Tuesday 1st day of February Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the petition in reference to the Agricultural Bill be now read. . The Clerk read the petition. Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the petition in reference to the Agricultural Bill now read do pass this Council and that the Provisional Warden do sign the same on behalf of this Council. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McCredy moves that a Standing Committee of Finance comp~ised of five members be now appointed. The following members were voted for the Finance Committee namely . . Messrs. Clark, Elliot, Fowler, Parish and Wilson. . Moved by Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Fowler that a petition be drafted to the Legislative Assembly, and signed by the Provisional Warden on behalf of this Council, praying them to pass an Act, declaring the County of Elgin a seperate County for all purposes but representation in the Provincial Parliament, that the plans of the Public Buildings, and statements of the progress of the work be submitted to them for inspection and that the petition be sent to Crowel Wilson Esquire M.P.P. requesting him to present and support the same in his place in Parliament at as early a day as possible. . . On motion the Council adjourned until tomorrow fore- noon at ten of the clock. . John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden . . (Cont'd) . - 54 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second"dayWednesdaYc2nd day of February . The Provisional Council met this forenoon at ten of the clock according to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Clark Fowler McColl McIntyre Weaver Wilson Elliot Harvey McCredy Parish Willey McBride . . The proceedings of the previous day were read and the Provisional Warden authorized to sign them. Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl moves that the Council do adjourn until one of the clock this after- noon to enable the Finance Committee to make up their Report of the expenditure of County Buildings up till this date. . At one o'clock this afternoon the Council met again according to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Clark Fowler McColl McBride 1;'Jeaver Wilson Elliot Harvey McCredy McIntyre Willey . On motion the Report of the Committee on Finance was read. . Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that this Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the whole on the Report of the Committee on Finance. The Council resolved itself into a Committee of the whole. Mr. Fowler in the Chair. . (Cont'd) . - 55 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second day Wednesday 2nd day of February The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the Report of the Committee on Finance with amendments. Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the Report of the Committee on Finance be now read clause by clause. . The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows namely Yeas: Messrs. Harvey, Willey, Clark, McColl, Fowler, McBride and Parish = 7 Nays: Messrs. McIntyre, McCredy, Elliot, Wilson and Weaver = 5 The Clerk read the Report clause by clause. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the third clause in the Report of the Finance Committee be adopted without any amendment. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Fowler moves in amend- ment that the Report of Committee on Finance in reference to salary of Clerk be adopted namely twenty-five pounds per annum. . . . Lost. . The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows namely Yeas: Messrs. Clark, Fowler and Parish = 3 Nays: Messrs. Harvey, McIntyre, Willey, McColl, McCredy, Elliot, Wilson, Weayer and McBride = 9 On motion the Report of the Finance Committee was adopted as now amended in Council. Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Clerk be authorized to draft a petition to the Legislature of this Province signed by the Warden that said Legislature do amend the Municipal Act with respect to Township Corpor- ations voting themselves pay that the Legislature do pass an Act to authorize Township Municipalities to pay them- selves not to exceed the sum of six shillings and three . . . (Cont'd) . - 56 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second day Wednesday 2nd day of February . pen6e currency per day and that the petition be forwarded to C. Wilson M.P.P. . Mr. Wilson seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that the words "and Crowel Wilson Esquire M.P.P." entered in the Journal of proceedings yesterday in the motion to petition the Legislature regarding the Agricultural Bill be rescinded. The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows namely . Yeas: Messrs. Harvey, McIntyre, Willey, Clark, McBride, Elliot, Wilson and Weaver = 8 Nays: Messrs. McColl, Fowler and Parish = 3 On motion Mr. McCredy was excused from voting. . The Clerk read a petition to the Legislative Council in reference to the Agricultural Bill. . On motion the petition was adopted and the Provisional ~varden authorized to sign the same to be forwarded to the Honorable Adam Ferguson for submission to the Legislative Council. . Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Wilson moves that whereas the Jury Laws of this Province are very expensive and cum- berous in their working -- a petition be signed by the Provisional Warden to the Provincial Parliament praying them so to amend the said Act that the Country may not be put to such enormous expense in that part of the Administration of Justice, and that the member for the United Counties be requested to present the same. Mr. McBride seconded by Mr. McColl moves that this Council express to the Legislature their desire to have the Assessment Law amended so that the monie~ arising from all property in Townships will invariably be paid to the Town- ship Treasurer, and that Township Councils be authorized to sell lands in arrear for taxes -- and that the Clerk of this Council be instructed to forward the same to the Representa- tive of Middlesex and Elgin in his place in Parliament. Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Parish moves that the Provincial Warden communicate with the Government to ob- tain money from the Municipal Loan fund under By-Law Number two in respect to the County Buildings. . . . (Cont'd) . - 57 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Second day Wednesday 2nd day of February Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McBride moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized to notify Mr. Leather, Architect of the action of the Council requesting him to report as soon as possible on the state of the Buildings. . Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl moves that after the Architect makes his report of the value of the Buildings and material on hand without any reference to the amount of contract the Provisional Warden be authorized to call on Mr. Elwood and the securities for the contractor for Building the County Buildings -- and ascertain if they can come to some settlement with Mr. Elwood and his ~ecurities to release Mr. Elwood from the contrac~ as Mr. Elwood wishes to give the Buildings up and i~ such settlement can be made the Provisional Warden then to call the Council together. . . Mr. McCready moves seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Treasurer be authorized to pay Mr. Elwood's workmen the amount of their wages every two weeks also for drawing stones until further orders and to be paid on their presenting their claims for such on Mr. Elwood with Mr. Elwood's order for payment. In amendment Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that whereas this Council has from time to time advanced different sums of money in order to expedite the erection of the Public Buildings, do not deem it expedient to make any further advances until an estimate is taken. . . The amendment was carried. . Mr. Cusack presented an account claiming ~. 4.18.9 Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. McCredy moves that Mr. Cusack be paid two pounds in full of his account now presented. Lost. . On motion the Council ordered the-following accounts to be paid namely . Mr. Arkle Mr. Cole Mr. Mountfard ~ O. 0.10 0.12. 6 1. 5. 0 (Cont'd) . . - 58 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second day Wednesday 2nd day of February . (The following paragraph rescinded by order of Council on 3rd of February, 1853) . Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McCready moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized to sign orders on the Treasurer on a certificate from Mr. Elwood for all sums due at this time for work done on the Public Buildings. On motion the Provisional Warden was authorized to sign draft for members wages as follows . Messrs. Clark 2 days and 15 miles E 1. 2.6 Elliot .. 28 .. 1. 9.0 Fowler .. 7 " 0.18.6 Harvey " 9 .. 0.19.6 Locker " 15 .. 1. 2.6 McColl " 12 .. 1. 1.0 McCready .. 17 .. 1. 3.6 McBride .. 42 " 1.16.0 McIntyre .. 5 .. 0.17.6 Parish " 0 .. 0.15.0 Weaver .. 23 " 1. 6.6 Willey .. 15 .. l. 2.6 Wilson " 20 .. 1. 5.0 Messenger Wills .. 0.10.0 15. 9.0 . . . Mr. Wilson seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Council adjourn till called together by the Provisional Warden. John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden . . (Cont'd) . . - 59 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . TENTH SESSION 1853 Special Meeting Saint Thomas Thursday the third of February . The Provisional Council met at nine of the clock this forenoon pursuant to personal notice given by the Provisional Warden for a Special Meeting in reference to the order passed at the last meeting of the Council to pay work done on the Public Buildings. . The Provisional ~varden in the Chair. Wembers present . Messrs. Clark Fowler IvlcColl McBride Parish Willey Elliot Harvey McCready McIntyre \"veaver Wilson . The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Provisional Warden authorized to sign them. Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl moves that the resolution passed on the second Instant authorizing the Provisional Warden to sign drafts on the Treasurer for payment of accounts on the County Buildings be rescinded. (See page 58) . Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized to sign drafts on the Treasurer for the payment of the Laborers employed on the County Buildings from Saturday the twenty-first ultimo to this date. . In amendment Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that no parties be paid by the Treasurer in favour of Mr. Elwood with respect to the County Buildings until the Architect reports on the same. . The amendment was carried. Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that that part in their clause of the finance report passed yester- ,day where "seven shillings and sixpence" is mentioned for members wages be rescinded, and "ten shillings" be inserted in its place. . Lost. . (Cont'd) . - 60 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Saint Thomas Thursday the third day of February . Mr. Parish seconded Mr. McCredy moves that Richard Willis be reappointed messenger to this Council. On motion the Council ordered the sum of two pounds ten shillings to be paid to the Provisional Warden for his trip to Brantford last December. . , On motion the members agreed to take no pay for this forenoon sitting. . On motion the messenger was to be allowed his days wages for attendance and also for attending to the fire for the public meeting this day. Mr. McCredy seconded by ~~. Elliott moves that the Council do adjourn until called together again by the Provisional Warden. . John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden . . . . (Cont'd) . . - 61 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . ELEVENTH SESSION 1853 Special Meeting . St. Thomas Thursday twenty-fourth day of March The Provisional Council met at eleven of the clock this forenoon pursuant to notice given (by order of the Provisional Warden) for a special meeting on business connected with the Public Buildings. . The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Clark Fowler McColl McIntyre Weaver . Elliott Harvey McCredy Parish Willey The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Provisional Warden authorized to sign them -- after which . The Provisional Warden submitted a Report from W. B. Leather Esq. in reference to the County Buildings. The Clerk read the Report. Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that a select committee of five members of this Council be appointed to meet Mr. Elwood this afternoon in respect of his keeping the contract of the Public Buildings and to report the result to this Council. . . The following members were voted on the Committee namely Messrs. Clark, Fowler, Harvey, McColl and Parish. On motion the Council adjourned for one hour namely until three of the clock in the afternoon. . Pursuant to adjournment the Council met again at three of the clock in the afternoon. - The Provisional Warden in the Chair and . The same members present, also Mr. McBride. (Cont'd) . . - 62 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas Thursday twenty fourth day of March . The Chairman of the Committee appointed to meet Mr. Elwood submitted a report which was read by the Clerk. On motion the Council went into the Committee of the whole -- Mr. McBride in the Chair. . The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported that the Committee recommend the adoption of the Report without any amendment. Mr. McColl moved, seconded by Mr. Fowler that the Report of the Committee now read be received and adopted. Moved by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl that the Clerk be ordered to draw of the necessary writing to release Mr. Elwood from his contract to erect the County Buildings ~nd' that the Warden do sign said writings on behalf of this Committee. . On motion the Council adjourned until the hour of half past seven of the clock in the evening. . Pursuant to adjournment the Council met again at half past seven of the clock in the evening. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . Messrs. Clark Fowler McColl McIntyre Weaver Elliot Harvey McCredy Parish Willey . The Clerk read a release from Garner Elwood to the Provisional Council also a release from the Provisional Council to Mr. Elwood, also an agreement between Mr. Elwood and the Provisional Council. - Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Fowler_moves that the several documents now read in reference to release and agreement . (Cont'd) . . - 63 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas Thursday twenty fourth day of March . to and from Mr. Elwood be now acted upon and that the Warden be authorized to sign the same on behalf of this Council and that the seal of this Council be attached to the same. Mr. Elwood signed and sealed the release to the Pro- visional Council. The Provisional Council ordered the Provisional Warden to sign and seal the release to Mr. Elwood. . After which the Provisional Warden on behalf of this Council and Mr. Elwood signed and sealed an agreement __ in reference to stone from Cleveland and lumber and timber etc. . Moved by Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. Fowler that the Provisional Warden be authorized on behalf of this Council to go on and oversee the completing of the County Buildings forthwith. . Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Willey moves that Mr. Fraser, builder London be employed at ten shillings cur- rency per day to superintend the erection of the County Buildings, on his furnishing approved security, subject to be discharged at any time by the Provisional Warden, if necessary. . In amendment, Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McCredy moves that Robert Wegg be appointed to superintend the erection of the County Buildings and that he receive ten shillings per day. The amendment was lost and the yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows . Yeas: Messrs. Parish and McCredy Nays: Messrs. McColl, Fowler, Clark, Willey, Harvey, McBride, Weaver, Elliot, and McIntyre. . After which the original motion was put and carried. Mr. McBride seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that if Rtr. Fraser does not undertake the superintendency of the County Buildings that discretionary power be voted in the Pro- visional to employ whom he pleaseth. . . (Cont'd)' . - 64 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas Thursday twenty fourth day of March . . In amendment Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Willey moves that if Mr. Fraser does not serve, the Provisional Warden be authorized to employ at his discretion the most suitable person he can, at such remuneration as he can, till next sitting of this Council, such person to give satisfactory security. The amendment was carried and the original motion lost. . Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. Elliot moves that the Report of the Auditors received this day be now adopted. Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. McColl moves that the report of W. B. Leather Esq., Architect showing the value of the County Buildings and forming the basis for releasing Mr. Elwood from his contract be published in some public newspaper. Mr. McIntyre seconded by Mr. Elliot moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized on behalf of this Council to sign a petition to the Legislature and attach the Seal of this Council to the same. Praying that the agricultural land in London may be so disposed of that the County of Elgin shall receive a fair proportion of the same -- and that the Petition be forwarded to the Honorable Dr. Rolph with a request that he present the same and take further action by introducing a Bill, provided if on enquiry he is informed that Mr. Dixon's Agricultural Bill is not to be further legislated on this session. Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that this Council do grant the Provisional Warden leave of absence to go as a representative of this County to Quebec to negotiate with the Government in favor of obtaining a charter for the now contemplated Great Southern Railroad. The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows . . . . . Yeas: Messrs. Clark, Willey, Harv.ey, McBride, McIntyre and McCredy Nays: Messrs. Parish, Fowler, McColl, Weaver and Elliott . (Cont'd) . - 65 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . St. Thomas Thursday twenty fourth day of March Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized to sign a petition on behalf of this Council praying the Legislature to grant a charter for the Great Southern Rail Road and to attach the seal of the Council to the same. . The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows . Yeas: Messrs. Clark, Willey, Parish, Harvey, McBride, McIntyre, McCredy and Weaver Nays: Messrs. Fowler, McColl and Elliot Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. Elliot moves that the members be paid the sum of fifteen shillings for this session, exclusive of mileage. Lost. . . On motion the following claims were ordered to be paid namely Members Wages & Mileage Harvey Clark Elliot Fowler McColl McCredy McBride Weaver McIntyre Parish Willey Locker Willis 1 journey Journey Matthew Childs G. T. Claris Wm. Hutchison Messrs. Messenger auditing do Horse & buggy hire :a 3. 0.0 3. 0.0 0.10.0 . Il 6.10.0 4/6 & 7/6 & 7/6 & 3/6 & 6/ & 8/6 & 21/ & ll/6 & 2/6 & & 7/6 & 7/6 & 9 miles 15 " 28 .. 7 .. 12 .. 17 .. 42 .. 23 " 5 " o .. 15 .. 15 .. day and to P. Woran 1 ac. to Elwood ~ ac 2~ days 5/ 0.12.0 0.15.0 1. 1.6 O.ll.O 0.13.6 0.16.0 1. 8.6 0.19.0 0.10.0 o. 7.6 0.15.0 0.15.0 . . . = 0.12.6 :a 9.16.6 :a 16. 6.6 (Cont'd) . . - 66 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas Thursday twenty fourth day of March . On motion the Council adjourned until again called together by the Provisional Warden's order. . John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden . . . . . . (Cont'd) . . - 67 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tt'JELFTH SESSION 1853 Special Meeting St. Thomas Friday the thirteenth day of May . The Provisional Council met at eleven o'clock this forenoon pursuant to personal notice given by the Pro- visional Warden for a special meeting in reference to the finances of the County and the Public Buildings. . Members present Messrs. Clark McColl Fowler McIntyre . The Provisional Warden in the Chair. The Council was adjourned until one of the clock in the afternoon for want of a quorum. The Council met at one of the clock this afternoon pursuant to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Clark Harvey McCredy Parish \'I)illey The proceedings of the meeting of the Council of the twenty fourth of March last were read and the Provisional Warden authorized to sign them. Fowler McColl McIntyre v'Jeaver . Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that as By-Law No. 2 does not raise a sufficient sum to finish the Public Buildings the same be repealed and that a By-Law be framed to raise ~ 5000 payable within ten years. . In amendment, Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that a By-Law be drafted to raise ~ 3000 for the erection of the Public Buildings said amount to be paid within ten years. . The amendment was lost and the original motion carried. . (Cont'd) . ...- . . . . . . . . . . . - 68 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas Friday the thirteenth day of May Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Clerk do read a draft of a By-Law to repeal By-Law No. 2 and of a By-Law to raise ~ 5000. The Clerk read drafts of By-Laws No. 8 & 9. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McColl moves that By-Law No. 8 do pass the first reading. Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that By-Law No. 8 do pass the second reading. On motion the Council went into committee of the whole on By-Laws No. 8 & 9 Mr. Fowler in the Chair. The Council resumed. The Chairman reported that the Committee recommend the passing of By-Law No.8 without any amendment and the publishing of By-Law No. 9 as drafted. Mr. McIntyre seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that By-Law No. 8 read the third time and passed. Mr. McIntyre seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the draft of By-Law No.9 be published as the statute directs. The Provisional Warden submitted Mr. Leather's account (amounting to ~) also a memoranda of valuation of St. Thomas Court House and Gaol. Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Parish moves that the Clerk be ordered to copy Mr. Leather's memoranda of the material and work of the County Buildings and return the same to the said. Mr. Leather with a requ~st that he fur- nish this Council with the different valuations and prices of the several items contained in said memoranda. Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized to sign a draft on the Treasurer in favour of Mr. Leather to the amount of twenty pounds for work in estimating the valuation of the Public Buildings and that the Warden sign said draft on condition that Mr. Leather complies with the requirements of this Council for.a detailed statement of valuation and prices of each item and that he gives a receipt in full of all demands. (Cont'd) .~ - 69 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . St. Thomas Friday the thirteenth day of May Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Warden be authorized by this Council to raise funds to carryon the Public Buildings ~rom any source the most advantageous to the County and at a rate of interest not to exceed eight per cent until By-Law No. 9 is finally passed. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McColl moves that the Pro- visional Warden be authorized to sign and attach the Seal of this Corporation to any document on contract in refer- ence to the Public Buildings. Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Provisional Warden be authorized to continue the Insurance on the Public Buildings until the end of December next to an amount not to exceed fifteen hundred pounds. . . . Moved by Mr. Clark seconded by Moses Willey that the Warden of this Council be authorized to advertise for labourers and mechanics if necessary so as to ensure the progress of the erecting of the Public Buildings. . On motion the following payments were ordered to be made . Postage account ~ 0.14.0 also Members wages and mileage as follows Messrs. Clark 1 day 7/6 & 15 miles 7/6 total :E 0.15.0 . Fowler , 7/6 & 7 " 3/6 O.ll.O Harvey 7/6 & 9 n 4/6 0.12.0 McColl 7/6 & 12 " g~6 0.13.6 McCready 7/6 & 17 n 0.16.0 McIntyre 7/6 & 5 n 2/6 0.10.0 Parish 7/6 & 0 " 7.6 . . Weaver 7/6 & 23 " ll/6 0.19.0 Willey n 7/6 & 15 n_ 7/6 0.15.0 Locker " 7/6 & 15 n 7/6 0.15.0 ~ 6.14.0 Messenger Willis O. 5.0 :E 6.15.0 . On motion the Council adjourned until Thursday the eighteenth day of August next to meet at one of the clock in the afternoon. John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional W~rden . (Cont'd) . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . - 70 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) THIRTEENTH SESSION 1853 St. Thomas Thursday the eighteenth day of August The Provisional Council met this afternoon at one of the clock according to adjournment. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Clark of Malahide Elliot McCredy McIntyre Weaver Wilson Fowler Harvey McBride Parish Clark of Dunwich McColl The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Provisional Warden authorized to sign them after which it was Moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Parish that the resolution passed at the last sitting of this Council to pay Mr. Leather the sum of twenty pounds be now re- scinded and that the Provisional Warden be authorized to settle with Mr. Leather. Moved by Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. W. Harvey that By-Law No. 9 be read the first time. Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl moves that By-Law No. 9 to raise the sum of ~ 5000 be now read the second time. On motion the Council went into Committee of the whole on By-Law No.9. Mr. Elliot in the Chair. The Council resumed. The Chairman reported that the Committee recommend the passing of By-Law No. 9 without any amendment. Mr. McIntyre seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that By-Law No. 9 be read the third Mr. Clark of Malahide seconded by Mr. McBride moves that By-Law No. 9 do pass. (Cont'd) -- - 71 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . St. Thomas Thursday the eighteenth day of August Mr. Burke of the Dispatch Office handed in an ac- count for printing and Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Clark of Malahide moves that the sum of two pounds five shillings be paid to Mr. Burke for printing as per account. On motion the Council adjourned for one hour to visit the County Buildings. According to adjournment the Council met again. The Provisional Warden in the Chair. . . . The same members being present also W. McBride and Mr. McCredy. Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl moves that the Frovisional Warden do ~otify the Warden of the County of Middlesex to call the Committee of Middlesex, to meet the Committee of Elgin in London on Wednesday the 14th of September to settle the debts etc. betwixt the two Counties. . Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Parish moves that Mr. Fowler be added to the Committee already appointed to settle the affairs between the Counties of Middlesex and Elgin in the room of Mr. Munro. In amendment Mr. Elliot seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Committee appointed last year to make a settlement between the County of Middlesex and Elgin do stand by expunging the name of Mr. Munro and inser- ting the name of Mr. Fowler. . . The amendment was lost and the original motion carried. . On motion the Provisional Warden was requested to sign a memorial to the Post Office Department drawing attention to the propriety of extending a mail accomo- dation daily West of St. Thomas. Mr. McCredy seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that the Provisional Warden sign a Petition to the Post Master General praying that he will establish a mail route from . . (Cont'd) . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . - 72 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas Thursday the eighteenth day of August the village of Aylmer through the Township of South Dorchester on the Elgin Road and that a Post Office be established in a central place in said Township. On motion the Provisional Warden was authorized to sign a draft for members' wages and mileage as follows Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Elliot Fowler Harvey Locker McColl McCredy McIntyre Parish Weaver \-vilson McBride Willis Messenger 7/6 & 13 miles 7/6 7/6 & 15 .. 7/6 7/6 & 28 .. 14/ 7/6 & 7 " 3/6 7/6 & 9 .. 4/6 7/6 & 15 .. 7/6 7/6 & 12 " 6/ 7/6 & 17 .. 8/6 7/6 & 5 .. 2/6 7/6 7/6 & 23 .. ll/6 7/6 & 20 .. 10/ 7/6 & 42 .. 21/ 5/ 1 day .. l3 0.13.0 0.15.0 1. 1.6 O.ll.O 0.12.0 0.15.0 0.13.6 0.16.0 0.10.0 o. 7.6 0.19.0 0.17.6 1. 8.6 o. 5.0 l3 10. 4.6 " .. .. .. .. " .. .. .. .. .. On motion the Council adjourned until called again to meet at the pleasure of this Provisional Warden. John McKay Provisional Clerk Thomas Locker Provisional Warden (Cont'd) - 73 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIRST MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ELGIN Tuesday the 8th November The Municipal Council of the County of Elgin, sub- stituted and continued from and after the thirtieth day of last September for the Provisional Council of the said County in accordance with the Proclamation dissolving the union of the United Counties of Middlesex and Elgin pub- lished in the Canada Gazette bearing teste the 30th day of last September, also in accordance with the Statute 13th & 14th Victoria Chapter 64th Section 12th met this day Tuesday the eighth day of November 1853 at noon in accordance with notice given by authority of the Warden. The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Elliott Harvey McCredy Wilson Clark of Malahide Fowler McColl McIntyre The Warden addressed the Council. After which the Clerk tendered his resignation and it was moved and seconded that the Council do receive the resignation of the Clerk and that an appointment be made in his place. After which it was moved and seconded that William McKay be appointed Clerk of this Council and on motion Mr. John McKay was requested to continue Clerk pro-tem. during this session. Mr. Elliot4 seconded by Mr. Wilson moved that Mr. John McKay be allowed the sum of fifteen pounds for his expense in proceeding to Quebec last September on busi- ness connected with the separation of ~he County of Elgin from Middlesex. On motion the Treasurer was required to submit a detailed statement of all monies expended on the County Building since Mr. Elwood was released from his contract of the same up to this date and that the Clerk be re- quired to submit a statement of work now under contract. (Cont'd) ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . - 74 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 8th November . On motion the Council adjourned until four of the clock this afternoon. . According to adjournment the Council met again after which Mr. Elliot introduced D. Chase to the Council. On motion Dr. Chase was asked to address the meeting. Dr. Chase addressed the meeting -- after which it was . Moved by Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McCready that the.Clerk be instructed to give notice of application to Parliament at its next session for a charter for a rail- road from St. Thomas to Simcoe to be called the St. Thomas and Simcoe Rail Road. . In amendment Mr. Clarke of Malahide seconded by Mr. McColl moves that the question of application for charter be postponed till tomorrow morning that this Council may be informed how the stock is to be taken in said Road. The amendment was lost and original motion carried. . At half past 5 o'clock P.M. the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. W. McKay County Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . (Cont'd) . ELGIN COUNTY LIBRARY . - 75 - . llilgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second Day Wednesday the Ninth of November . The Council met this morning at nine o'clock pursuant to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Elliot McCready McBride Parish Fowler Harvey Locker McColl McIntyre Wilson . The minutes of yesterday were read and adopted after which it was . Moved by Thtr. McCready seconded by Mr. McBride that J. McKay do meet this Council this afternoon at three o'colck with all papers in his possession to lay the same before this Council. Carried. . Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Clark moves that the Clerk of this Council be instructed to notify the Treasurer and the Collectors of the different Municipalities of this County to pay in all County rates to the Treasurer of the County of Elgin and that the Treasurer of the said County be instructed to retain there from sufficient funds to de- fray the expenses of the current year for the Admini- stration of Justice for this County. . Motion lost. . Moved by Mr, Fowler Jurors of this County be the late United Counties seconded by McCpll that the paid the same as the Jurors of of Middlesex and Elgin. Carried. . Moved by Mr. Elliot and seconded by Fowler that the Warden and Treasurer be authorized to provide means to pay the Jury men and other real necessary expenses for the (Cont'd) . . - 76 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the Ninth of November . Administration of Justice in this County till the first of January 1854. Motion carried. . Moved by Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Fowler that the accounts of the Treasurer now laid before this Council be laid before the Finance Committee to be examined and re- ported upon. Carried. . After which Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Clark moves that the Council now adjourn until 3 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. . The Council met this afternoon at 3 o'clock according to adjournment. After which it was moved and seconded that the Council .adjourn till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. . W. McKay County Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . (Cont'd) . . - 77 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Third Day Thursday the tenth day of November 1853 . The Council met at nine o'clock this morning pur- su ant to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Elliot Fowler Harvey Wilson Locker McColl McCredy McBride McIntyre Parish . The minutes of yesterday were read and adopted after which on motion the Chairman of the Finance Committee sub- mitted the report which was read after which it was Moved by Mr. Clark of Malahide seconded by Mr. McIntyre that the Report of the Finance Committee be received. . On motion Mr. McKay was requested to give explana- tion in reference to existing contracts after which it was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Elliot that this Council do now form itself into Committee of the whole on the Financial Committee's Report which was carried. . Mr. McColl in the Chair. . The Council resumed and the Chairman reported to adopt the report without amendments after which it was Moved by Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. Clark that the messenger be sent to notify Mr. Frazer to attend this Council at 3 o'clock. In amendment moved by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Wilson that the report of the Financial Committee be adopted without amendment. Original motion lost. Amendment carried. Chairman of Road Committee submitted Report of Road Committee without amendment after which it was moved and seconded that this Council do now resolve itself into a . . . (Cont'd) . - 78 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Third Day Thursday the tenth day of November 1853 . Committee of the whole on Road Committee Report. Mr. McBride in the Chair. . The Council resumed. The Chairman reported the Report of the Road Direc- tors without amendment. . Moved by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl that the Chairman of the Road Directors sign an order on the Treasurer of the County of Middlesex to pay George McIntosh for twenty seven cords of gravel laid on the road over the contract and at the contract price. Carried, after which it was . . Moved by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Clerk do advertise for sealed tenders at his office to be received until the 24th day of November at noon for the taking the several gates on the Port Stanley Road for one year from 1st December 1853. Carried after which it was . Moved by Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Clark of Malahide that as the people of Elgin have been kept in a state of suspence for some time with respect to public improvement owing to the want of a division of the County that this Council do assume the construction of a plank or gravel road through the following Townships North and South from the Lake to the County line where required and where not required an equivalent given instead and that the following roads be assumed, that is to say the Elgin "Road from the Port Bruce", the Furnival Road, Hagarty Road and Talbot Street from Straffordville to the Village of Aylmer. . . In amendment first moved by John McBride Esq. seconded by Mr. Clark, Dunwich that in as much as there is no convenient communication from the Lake shore to the interior at rear of this County through the respective Townships that this Council assume one leading road through each Township in order to facilitate the mode of conveying exports and imports. . (Cont'd) . - 79 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday the tenth day of November 1853 . In amendment second moved by Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Harvey that the resolutions now before this Council to assume certain roads be laid over until the meeting of this Council on the fourth Monday in January. . Which amendment was carried, first amendment and original motion were not put. . On motion the Council adjourned till one o'clock P.M. The Council met at one o'clock according to adjourn- ment after which it was . Moved by Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Clark of Malahide that in the event of the Townships of Malahide and South Dorchester building the Elgin Road through said Townships that the Council pass a By-Law to receive said Townships from any County tax for public improvements such ~s roads until the debt contracted by said Township for building said road is liquidated provided the County assumes other roads then they shall assume the debt of the Elgin Road . Which was lost. . Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. Parish that this Council do now take ten thousand pounds of stock in the London and Port Stanley Rail Road and that a By-Law be published to that effect. In amendment moved by Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Wilson that the question be laid over until the fourth Monday in January with respect to the London and Port Stanley Rail Road. . Amendment carried and original motion lost. The yeas and nays being called for were as follows . Yeas: Messrs. Harvey, Wilson, McCready, Elliot, McColl, McBride, Clark of Uunwich and Clark of Malahide = 8 . Nays: Messrs. Parish, McIntyre and Fowler = 3 Amendment carried by majority of 5. (Cont'd) . . - 80 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday the tenth day of November 1853 . Moved by Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. McIntyre that James Finn of the Township of South Dorchester be noti- fied by the Clerk to remove his fence so that the road or Town Line may be opened between lots 24, twelfth conces~ sion, South Dorchester and 19 in the lOth concession Yarmouth, as soon as possible. . The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows . Yeas: Messrs. Harvey, Wilson, McIntyre, Clarke of Dunwich, Clarke of Malahide, McColl, McBride, McCready, Fowler = 9 Nays: Mr. Elliot = 1 after which it was . Moved by Mr. Fowler seconded by Mr. McColl that the Warden be authorized to sign the drafts for the members wages of the sitting of this Council. Motion carried. . Moved by Mr. McBride, seconded by Mr. Elliot that the thanks of this Council be tendered to the Warden and Mr. John McKay, the late Clerk for the energy with which, they have conducted the erection of the County Buildings and the zeal and fidelity with which the duties entrusted to them by this Council have been discharged. . Motion carried. On motion the Warden was authorized to sign a draft for members wages and mileage as follows . Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Elliot Fowler Harvey McBride Willis Messenger Locker McColl McCready McIntyre Parish Wilson . (Cont'd) . . - 81 - (Elgin County Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Council Thursday the tenth day of November 1853 . Messrs. Clark of Dunwich 3 days & 13 miles 6/6 E 1. 9.0 Clark of Malahide 3 days & 13 miles 7/6 1.10.0 Elliot 3 days & 13 miles 14/ 1.16.6 . Fowler 3 days & 13 miles 3/6 1. 6.0 Harvey 3 days & 13 miles 4/6 1. 7.0 McBride 3 days & 13 miles 21/ 2. 3.6 Locker 3 days & 13 miles 7/6 1.10. . McColl 3 days & 13 miles 6/ 1. 8.6 McCready 3 days & 13 miles 8/6 1.ll.0 McIntyre 3 days & 13 miles 2/6 1. 5.0 Parish 3 days 1. 2.6 . Wilson 3 days & 13 miles 10/ 1.12. 6 Willis Messenger 3 days 0.1'5.0 E 18.16.6 . Moved by Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Parish that this Council do now adjourn until Tuesday the 20th day of December. . W. McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . (Cont'd) . . - 82 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SECOND SESSION 1853 . Tuesday the twentieth day of December The Municipal Council of the County of Elgin met this day at pursuant to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Elliot McCready Clark of Malahide Parish McColl Harvey McIntyre Weaver The minutes of the last meeting were read and the Warden authorized to sign them after which it was . . Moved by Mr. McIntyre seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Petition of George McKay be received and read in reference to the opening a road between the 7 & 8 concessions, Yarmouth. Carried, after which it was . Moved by Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. Elliot that the last petition read before this Council be now considered. Carried. . Mr. McCready moved seconded by Mr. Elliot that Mr. Hutton be heard and give some explanation on the question now before this Council, which was carried. Mr. Hutton addressed the Council . After which it was moved by Mr. McIntyre that Mr. McKay be heard by this Council. Mr. McKay addressed "the Council After which on motion . The Clerk was ordered to read the 12th clause of regulations. . Moved by Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. McIntyre that this Council do now order the road allowance in front of Lots No. 20 and 21 between the 7th & 8th concession Yarmouth to be opened immediately provided the parties (Cont'd) . - 83 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Tuesday the twentieth day of December interested do not come to some amicable arrangement with- in 30 days. . Carried. Moved in amendment by L. J. Clark seconded by Mr. Parish that the question of opening a road mentioned in Petition of Robert MacKay be postponed till the month of May 1854. . Lost. Moved by Mr. McIntyre seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Clerk be requested to notify Mr. Hutton of the proceedings of this Council in reference to the opening of road in front of Lots No. 20 & 21 between the seventh and eighth concessions of Yarmouth. . Carried. . After which it was moved by Mr. McCready seconded by Mr. McIntyre that an order be issued by the Council requiring Mr. James Finn of South Dorchester to open the road in the 12th concession between Lots No. 24 in the Township of South Dorchester and Lot No. 19 in the tenth concession in Yar- mouth to be opened by the first day February next. Carried. . Moved by Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McCready that the Clerk be instructed to draw up a By-Law to raise a suf- icient sum to liquidate the debt due to the County of Middlesex. . Carried. Mr. Parish seconded by Mr. McColl moved that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a By-Law to regulate the fees to be paid by Hawkers, Pedlars etc., to come into force on the first of January next and submit the same tomorrow morning as the first order of the day. . Carried. . On motion the Council adjourned till nine o'clock tomorrow morning. W. McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . (Cont'd) . - 84 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SECOND SESSION . Second Day Wednesday 21st December 1853 The Council met this day at nine o'clock according to adjournment. . The Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Clark of Malahide Clark of Dunwich McBride McColl Harvey Weaver McCready McIntyre Parish . The minutes of the previous day being read the Warden was authorized to sign them, after which it was . Moved by J. Clark, seconded by J. Clarke Dunwich, that the Clerk be authorized to procure a complete set of the statutes to date including the revised copies for the use of this Council and that the Treasurer do pay for the same when they arrive. Carried. . Moved by Mr. McColl and seconded by Mr. Elliot that this Council do now go into Committee of the whole on By-Law Number ten to regulate the licenses to be paid by Hawkers and Pedlars etc. . Mr. Weaver in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported that the Committee recommend the passing of By-Law Number ten with amendment. On motion the Clerk was ordered to substitute the word Clerk for Treasurer in By-Law No. 10 as the person to issue such license and to receive three shillings and nine pence for each license issued. . Mr. Parish seconded by Clarke moves that By-Law No. 10 be read first time. . Mr. Elliot, seconded by Mr. McCready moves that By-Law No. 10 be read second time. (Cont'd) . - 85 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Wednesday 21st December 1853 Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Clark, moves that By-Law No. 10 be read a third time. . Mr. seconded by Mr. By-Law No. 10 do pass. moves that Carried, after which it was . Moved by Mr. McColl and seconded by Mr. Parish that the By-Law now passed be published in each of the news- papers published in this County until the first day of January next. . Motion lost. Moved by Mr. McCready, seconded by Mr. Harvey in amend- ment that the Clerk be instructed to draft a copy of the resolutions and By-Laws for 1853 and have two hundred copies published in pamphlet form and distributed in equal numbers to the Reeves of each of the Municipalities. . Amendment carried, original motion lost. The yeas and nays being demanded were as follows Yeas: Messrs. Clark of Dunwich, Weaver, Elliot, Harvey, McCready, McBride, McIntyre; 7 Nays: Messrs. Parish, McColl, Clark of Malahide = 3 Amendment carried by majority of four. Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. McColl that the printing of this Council be let by tender to the lowest bidder and that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for tenders forthwith. . . . Carried. Moved by Mr. Parish and seconded by Mr. Weaver that all persons having claims against this. Council be notified to present their accounts for adjustment this afternoon. Motion lost. . Yeas: Messrs. Weaver, McColl, Parish, McCready = 4 Nays: Messrs. Clark of Malahide, Clark of Dunwich, Elliot, McBride, McIntyre, Harvey = 6 . (Cont'd) . - 86 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday 21st December 1853 . On motion of Mr. McColl seconded by Mr. Parish the Council adjourned until half past one o'clock P.M The Council met at half past one o'clock according to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . The same members being present. Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Clark that By-Law No. 11 be read first time. . . Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded Mr. Elliot that proposed By-Law No. 11 to be read second time. Moved by Mr. Elliot, seconded by Mr. Parish that this Council resolve itself into a Committee of the whole on By-Law No. 11. Mr. McReady in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported that the Committee recommend the passing of By-Law No. 11 without amendment. Moved by Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Elliot that By-Law No. 11 do pass without any amendment. On motion the Clerk was ordered to advertise proposed By-Law No. 11. Moved by McCready, seconded by Mr. Elliot that the Clerk receive tenders for printing for this Council and submit them to this Council for approval or disapproval of this Council. . . Carried. . Moved by Mr. McBride and seconded by Mr. McCready that this Council now take into consideration the pro- priety of instructing the Committee of Finance to take a review of the financial affairs of this County and to report the same to this Council in order to make the publication of the proceedings of this Council for the present year as complete as possible and also the above business to be the first order of the day on the 12th January next as the Council have to meet at said time. . Carried. (Cont'd) . - 87 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday 21st December 1853 Moved by Mr. McBride, seconded by Mr. Elliot that individuals having claims against this Council be noti- fied by hand bills prepared by the Clerk to produce their claims before the 12th of January so that the same may be acquitted. Moved by Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the report of the Road Directors be now received and read. . . The Clerk read report of Road Directors. Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Clark that this Council do now go into Committee of the whole on the Report of the Road Directors. . Carried. Mr. McBride in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported that the ~ommittee recommend the passing or adopting the report without amendment. On motion the Council adopted the Report of the Road Directors. . Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. McReady that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Scanlan; that unless he renders an account of the receipts at Toll Gate Number 2 from the first day of December instant to the Chairman of the Road Directors and pay over the amount to the Treasurer forthwith, he shall be dealt with according to Law. Carried. . On motion the Warden was authorized to sign a draft for members wages and mileage as follows . . (Cont'd) . . - 88 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday 21st December 1853 . Messrs. Clark of Dunwich 2 days & 13 miles 6/6 @ 7/6 ~1. 1.6 Clark of Malahide 2 days & 15 miles 7/6 @ 7/6 1. 2.0 . Elliot 2 days & 28 miles 14/ @ 7/6 1. 9. Harvey 2 days & 9 miles 4/6 @ 7/6 0.19.6 McBride 2 days & 42 miles 21/ @ 7/6 1.16. Locker 2 days & 15 miles 7/6 @ 7/6 l. 2.6 . McColl 2 days & 12 miles 6/ @ 7/6 1. 1. McCready 2 days & 17 miles 8/6 @ 7/6 1. 3.6 McIntyre 2 days & 5 miles 2/6 @ 7/6 .17.6 Parish 2 days & @ 7/6 .15. . Weaver 2 days & 23 miles ll/6 @ 7/6 1. 6.6 Willis 2 days @ 5/ .10. . On motion the Council adjourned till 12th January next 1854. W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . (Cont'd) . .