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1854 Minutes - 89 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . THIRD SESSION The County afternoon at adjournment. Thursday 12th January 1854 First Day Council of the County of Elgin met this according to . . The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. McIntyre Parish McColl Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Harvey Weaver Wilson McCready McBride . The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Warden authorized to sign them after which it was Moved and seconded, that the Report of the Grand Jury of the 2nd Quarter Sessions reported by the Clerk to have been received by him, by Clerk of the Peace, be now read by the Clerk. . . The Clerk read the report, after which The Warden addressed the Council in reference to the report after which it was Moved by Mr. McColl and seconded by Mr. Parish that a committee of five members of this Council be now appointed to examine the County Buildings and report to this Council tomorrow morning. . Carried. . By vote of the Council, the following gentlemen, Messrs. McColl, McIntyre, Parish, McCready and Wilson were appointed the said Committee after which it was Moved by Mr. McBride, seconded by Mr. McIntyre that in as much as a difficulty exists in the Township of Aldborough in consequence of the Western Cross Road being fenced in, that this Council take into consideration the most proper way to acertain the Government allowance and cause said road to be opened. . Carried. . (Cont'd) . - 90 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday 12th January 1854 . Moved by Mr. McIntYre, seconded by D. Harvey that John Gillies be heard by this Council in reference to said road. Mr. Gillies addressed the Council after which it was . Moved by Mr. McCready and seconded by Mr. McIntyre that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. John Gillies and George Henry to open the Road allowance between Lot D and Number one on the thirteenth concession of Aldborough and to be opened by the first day of March next. Carried. . Moved by L. J. Clark, seconded by J. Clark that the tenders for printing the proceedings of this Council and published in pamphlet form be now opened and laid before this Council. . Carried. The Clerk opened and read three tenders. . On motion of Mr. McColl and seconded by that two members be added to the Finance Committee in lieu of Mr. Elliot and Mr. Fowler who are absent. By vote of the Council Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Weaver were added to Finance Committee pro.tem. . Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Parish that all accounts presented against this Council be laid before the Finance Committee. . On motion the Finance Committee were instructed to meet this evening at the North American Hotel. Carried. On motion the Council adjourned till tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. . W. McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . (Cont'd) . - 91 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) THIRD SESSION . Second Day Friday 13th January 1854 . The Council met this morning at 9 o'clock according to adjournment. T~e Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Parish Weaver McColl McIntyre Clark of Malahide Harvey McCready Wilson Clarke of Dunwich McBride . The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Warden authorized to sign them after which it was moved by Mr. McCready and seconded by Mr. Wilson that the report of the Committee on the Public Buildings be read. . The Clerk read the report after which it was Moved by Mr. McColl, seconded by Mr. Parish that the Council do now resolve itself into Committee of the whole on the report of the Committee appointed to examine the County Buildings. Carried. . . Mr. Weaver in the Chair. The Chairman reported the adoption of the report without amendment. The Council resumed after which it was . Moved and seconded, that the report of Committee on the state of the County Buildings be adopted without amendment after which it was Moved and seconded, that the report of the Finance Committee be now read. . The Clerk read the report after which it was . (Cont'd) . - 92 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Friday 13th January 1854 . Moved and seconded, that this Council do now resolve itself into Committee of the whole on said report. Mr. L. J. Clark in the Chair. The Council resumed. . On motion it was moved and seconded, that the report of Finance Committee be adopted without amendment. After which it was moved by Mr. Parish and seconded by Mr. Wilson that the words five thousand pounds in the proposed By-Law drafted last Session of the Council be expunged and the words seven thousand pounds inserted within stead. . Carried. . After which it was moved by L. J. Clark and seconded by Mr. Weaver that this Council state some definite sum to be awarded to the Clerk of this Council for copying the proceedings of this Council and revising the same for the press. Carried. . . Moved by Mr. McBride and seconded Mr. McCready that in as much as the Clerk is called upon to copy the pro- ceedings of the Council, that he be allowed two pounds ten shillings for copying the preamble of the By-Laws motions, resolutions, and reports of Committees. Carried. . Moved by Mr. McBride and seconded by Mr. McCready that in as much as it has been discovered by recent enquiry that a considerable property in the Township of Aldborough has reverted to the Crown, and further as the most of the Lots. composing said tract of-land are at present occupied and improved, it is therefore the earnest request of the mover that this Council petition the Legislature and Government of this-Province to dispose of the Crown property referred to the present occupants in order to prevent speculators being privileged to pur- chase as such would retard the settlement of the Town- ship and subject those occupants to a painful incon- venience and loss. . . Carried. (Cont'd) . - 93 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Friday 13th January 1854 Moved by L. J. Clarke, seconded by J. Clarke of Dunwich that the Clerk of this Council draw up a peti- tion referred to in previous resolution to the House of Assembly in behalf of certain persons located in the Township of Aldborough. . Carried. . After which it was moved by Mr. McCready and seconded by Mr. McBride that the Road Directors do now meet and draw up a report with respect to the County Roads to lay before this Council at five o'clock this evening. Carried. . On motion the Council adjourned till five o'clock this evening. The Council met at five o'clock this evening pursuant to adjournment. . Same members present. The Warden in the Chair. For want of a quorum, the Warden adjourned the Council till tomorrow morning at haif past eight o'clock. . W. McKay C/C Thomas Locker Warden . . . (Cont'd) . . - 94 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Third Day Saturday 14th January 1854 . The Council met this morning at half past eight o'clock according to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . Same members present. The previous days proceedings were read and the Warden authorized to sign them after which it was Moved by L. J. Clarke and seconded by H. McIntyre that the Rev. Edward Sheppard be appointed Local Super- intendent of Common Schools for the Township of Mala- hide in place of Walter E. Murray resigned. . Carried. . _ Moved by Mr. McCready, seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Clerk be instructed to copy some of the By-Laws at full length and that By-Laws No. 10 and 11 be of them. Carried. . After which it was moved by Mr. McIntyre and seconded by Mr. McBride that the Report of the Road Directors be now read. . The Clerk read the Report. On motion the Council resolved itself into Committee of the whole on Report of Road Directors. Mr. Harvey in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the adoption 9f the Report without amendment. . On motion the Report of Road Committee was adopted. After which it was moved by Mr. Parish and seconded by Mr. McColl that the sum of ten shillings, be paid to John Smith for use of rooms for Committee at sundry times. Carried. . (Cont'd) . - 95 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Saturday 14th January 1854 . Moved by N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Parish that the Clerk be ordered to draft and the Warden to sign a peti- tion to the Legislature to furnish the different Munici- palities with six copies of the Statutes, commencing with 12th Victoria and continue from that period instead of the Journals and proceeding of the House of Assembly they being of no real value to the parties and incur a large expense to the Country. Carried. . . Moved by Mr. McBride and seconded by Mr. McIntyre that in as much as is necessary to make the rules gover- ning Hawkers and Pedlars sufficiently known through the Country, that this Council order that one of the public papers printed here insert By-Law No. 10 for two months and that the Clerk cause the same to be published as soon as convenient. . . Moved by Mr. McCready, seconded by Mr. McIntyre that the Clerk be instructed to draft a petition to the dif- ferent Houses of Legislation of this province, praying that the Government pass an Act making it imperative on the part of the several Registers of this Province to scrutinize the Titles brought to be registered at their offices and that a fee be affixed by the Government to remunerate said registers for such inspection. . Moved by Mr. L. J. Clarke, seconded by John Clark that the Clerk of this Council draw up a petition to the different departments of Governments and signed by the Warden that all amended Acts of the Municipal law do not take effect till six months after then passing as much difficulty has incurred on account of them not being immediately in the possession of said Councils for some time after being passed. . . Lost. On motion the Warden was authorized to sign draft for Richard Willis' account for wood, R. Neal's account for wood as follows - . R. Neal for fuel, ten shillings R. Willis wood and pasting Bills, fifteen shillings (Cont'd) . . - 96 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Saturday 14th January 1854 and members wages as follows: . Messrs. Clarke of Dunwich 3 days @ 7/6 & 13 miles @ 6 6/6 E 1. 9. Clarke of Malahide 3 days @ 7/6 & 15 miles @ 6 6/6 1.10. . Harvey 3 days @ 7/6 & 9 miles @ 6 4/6 1. 7. McBride 3 days @ 7/6 & 42 miles @ 6 21/ 2. 3.6 Locker 3 days @ 7/6 & 15 miles @ 6 7/6 1.10. McColl 3 days @ 7/6 & 12 miles @ 6 6/ 1. 8.6 . McCready 3 days @ 7/6 & 17 miles @ 6 8/6 l.ll. McIntyre 3 days @ 7/6 & 5 miles @ 6 2/6 1. 5. Parish 3 days @ 7/6 @ 6 1. 2.6 Wilson 3 days @ 7/6 & 20 miles @ 6 10/ 1.12.6 . Willis Messenger 3 days @ 5/ .1S. El7. 8.0 . On motion the Council adjourned till the 4th Monday in January. . W. McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . (Cont'd) . - 97 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIRST SESSION 1854 Monday, 23rd January 1854 . The Municipal Council of the County of Elgin met pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided at the Town Hall in St. Thomas on Monday the 23rd day of January 1854. . The County Clerk produced the certificates of the several Municipal Clerks in the County whereby it appeared that the following Councillors were duly elected in their respective Municipalities. Aldborough Dunwich Southwold Southwold Yarmouth Yarmouth St. Thomas Malahide Malahide Bayham Bayham Vienna South Dorchester Reeve Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Reeve Duncan McColl John Clark Levi Fowler Nicolas McColl Randolph Johnston Hugh McIntyre David Parish Thomas Locker L. J. Clarke Jas. P. Weaver A. M. Wilson John Alexander John Gregory . . . . The said Councillors being all present proceeded to the Election of a Warden when . Mr. D. McColl of Aldborough moved, seconded by Mr. McIntyre that Th?mas Locker Esq. shall be Warden for this year. Motion carried. . The Warden having addressed the Council, adjourned the Council for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office before the Judge of the County of Elgin. The Council met and Thomas Locker Esq. took the Chair. (Cont'd) . . - 98 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Monday, 23rd January 1854 . The Warden presented to the Chairman the Oath of Office as sworn before D. J. Hughes Esquire, Judge of the County of Elgin, it was filed by the Clerk and the Warden took his seat accordingly. Mr. L. J. Clarke, seconded by J. Gregory moves that this Council appoint Road Directors for the present year. By vote of the Council the following Gentlemen were voted Road Directors for the present year. . Messrs. McIntyre, Johnston, Fowler, Weaver & Clarke - 5 . . Mr. N. McCOll, seconded by W. L. J. Clark moves that E. T. Claris Esquire be appointed one of the auditors for the County. . The Warden nominated M. Childs Esquire to be an auditor for the County for the present year. Moved by Mr. N. McColl and seconded by Mr. Fowler that a standing Committee on Education composed of three members of this Council be now appointed. . By vote of the Council Messrs. Parish, Fowler and Johnston were appointed said Committee. Moved by Mr. Johnston and seconded by Mr. McIntyre that a committee be struct on public improvements. . By vote of the Council Messrs. Alexander, D. McColl, Wilson, Parish, and Clark of Malahide were voted said Committee of five after which it was . Moved by Mr. N. McColl seconded by Mr. Johnston that in as much as it is expedient to appoint Trustees for the Grammar School at this meeting of the Council, the Committee on Education recommend in their report persons to fill that office. Carried. . Mr. L. J. Clarke, seconded by John Gregory moves that the Charge of the Township lines in this County and also the County lines be and are hereby to be under the control of the different respective Councilllors where the same are located. Carried. . (Cont'd) . - 99 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) St. Thomas, Monday the 2Jrd of January 1854 On motion the following Gentlemen were voted Com- mittee of five to examine County Buildings Messrs. McIntyre, Wilson, Johnston, Parish, Alexander. Mr. R. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that this Council do proceed to appoint Superintendents of Common Schools for the County for the ensuing year which was Carried. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by R. Johnston moves that the Rev. John Fraser be reappointed Superintendent of Common Schools for the Township of Yarmouth for the present year. Mr. Gregory, seconded by L. J. Clark moves that the Revd. Edmund Sheppard be local Superintendent for the Town- ships of South Dorchester and Malahide. Mr. D. McColl, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Revd. Donald McMillan be appointed Local Superintendent for Common Schools in the Township of Aldborough for this year. Mr. J. G. Wilson, seconded by G. Weaver moves that Isaac Hughes be appointed Local Superintendent of Common Schools for the Township of Bayham in place of Mr. Newcomb resigned and to be continued for the ensuing year. Mr. John Clark seconded, by L. J. Clark moves that Nelson Me Garvin M.D. be appointed Local Superintendent of Common Schools for the Township of Dunwich for the ensuing year. On motion the following Gentlemen were voted a Committee of five on Finance Messrs. Wilson, N. McColl, Alexander, Parish, Clarke of Dunwich On motion the Council adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.' W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden (Cont'd) '<;;>J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -..;,:y - 100 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIRST SESSION 1854 Second Day Tuesday the 24th day of January The Council met at 10 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. Same members present. The Warden in the Chair. The proceedings of the previous day were read and the Warden authorized to sign them. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. D. McColl moves that the report of the Committee on Education be received and read. The report was read. On motion the Council. resolved itself into Committee of the whole on the report of Committee on Education. Mr. Clarke of Dunwich in/the Chair. The Council resumed. The Chairman reported the adoption of the report with addition. On motion the report was adopted with addition. Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Parish moves that the resolution passed last session of this Council that this Council do petition the Government to make it imperative on County registrars to scrutinize titles before Regis- tration be recinded. Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by N. McColl moves that a committee of five members be appointed to consider the late amended Assessment Act and to adopt some-uniform plan. On motion the following Gentlemen were voted a Com- mittee of five on assessment. - Messrs. Locker, Fowler, Gregory, McColl of Southwold, and Alexander of Vienna. On motion the Council adjourned till 2 o'clock P.M. (Cont'd) - 101 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 24th of January The Council met at 2 o'clock. The Warden in the Chair. On motion the report of the Committee on Assessments be received and read. Clerk read report. On motion the Council resolved itself into Committee of the whole on report of Committee on Assessments. Mr. Clark in the Chair. The Council resumed. The Chairman reported the adoption of the report with- out amendment. On motion said report was adopted without amendment. Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Clerk be ordered to draft and the Warden to sign a peti- tion to the Legislature to amend the Assessment Act, so as to render Mortgages taken for money but liable to taxation as well as notes of hand. Moved by Mr. N. McColl and seconded by Mr. Fowler that the County Auditors be appointed to audit the accounts of the County Treasurer and other officers to whom school monies shall have been intrusted. Motion carried. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that Charles Fraser be, appointed County Engineer at the rate of fifteen shillings per day when employed by this Council. Mr. Fowler,seconded several Treasurers of the sub-Treasurers for school by Mr. N. McColl moves that different Municipalities be money this ensuing year. the the On motion the Council adjourned for an hour to visit the County Buildings. The Council met at four o'clock. The Warden in the Chair. (Cont'd) ~ . . . . . . . . . . . - 102 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 24th of January . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Johnston moved that the Auditor's Report be received and read. In amendment Mr. Alexander, seconded by Wilson moves that the Report of the Auditor be not received as said report was made out and prepared before their appoint- ment by this Council and Warden. . Amendment carried, original motion lost. . Moved by R. Johnston and seconded by Mr. Alexander that a committee be appointed for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of printing the neces- sary forms to be returned by Justices in Cases of Summary, Conviction and Indictable offences at the expense of this County and that each Justice do pay an amount that shall be settled by this Council for the quantity they require. Carried. . By vote of Council, Messrs. Weaver, Alexander and Johnston be appointed said committee of three. . Mr. Clark, seconded by J. Gregory moves that the report of the Auditors be received tomorrow at two o'clock. On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. . Thomas Locker Warden . . . . (Cont'd) . - 103 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . FIRST SESSION 1854 Third Day Wednesday the 25th day January 1854 . The Council met at 9 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. D. McColl John Clark N. McColl Johnston McIntyre Gregory Parish Clarke of Malahide Weaver Wilson Fowler . The previous days proceedings being read the Council ~uthorized the Warden to sign them. . Previous to signing the proceedings Mr. Parish moved, seconded by Mr. Alexander that the appointment of County Engineer be rescinded which was lost after which Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by J. Gregory moves, that the report of the Committee on printing the forms for Magistrates be laid over till next Session of this Council. . In amendment it was moved by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Wilson that the report of Committee on Justices forms be adopted. . Amendment lost, original motion carried. On motion, the Messenger was ordered to request Mr. Burke to appear before the Council and explain in relation to his tender for printing. Mr. Burke addressed the Council and stated that he would print the pamphlet of proceedings in Octavo size with long primer or small Pica type at five shilling York per page including stitching and covers and every- thing complete. . . The Council adjourned till 2 o'clock. (Cont'd) . . - 104 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 25th day January 1854 . The Council met at 2 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. On motion the Auditor's Report was received and read by the Clerk. . On motion the Council resolved itself into Committee of the whole on the report. . Mr. Alexander in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the adoption of the Financial Statements submitted by the Auditors. On motion the Financial Statements were adopted. Moved by L. J. Clarke and seconded by J. Gregory ~hat the Chairman of the Committee on Public Improvements do now present their report. Carried. . . Clerk read the report. On motion the Council resolved itself into Committee of the whole on report of Committee of Public Improvements. Mr. Fowler in the Chair. . The Council resumed. The Chairman reported the adoption of the report with amendment. . On motion the Council adopted the report with amend- ment as amended in Committee of the whole. Mr. Parish moved, seconded by ~I. Alexander that the Clerk draw up the necessary By-Laws for taking railway stock and submit them to this Council tnmorrow morning. . Mr. Fowler moved seconded by Mr. McIntyre that Hiram Lumley Back Street be appointed Local Superintendent of Schools for Southwold this ensuing year. On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock to- morrow morning. . Thomas Locker Warden (Cont'd) . - 105 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Fourth Day Thursday 26th January 1854 . The Council met at 9 o'clock. . The Warden in the Chair. The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and the Warden authorized to sign them. . The same members being all present. The Warden intimated that he had been served with an account of R. Cussack for digging drain, amount E 4. On motion the Warden was ordered to defend any action which may be brought against him in reference to said account. . On motion the Council adjourned for an hour to visit the Public Buildings. . Council met again. Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Wilson moves that the Finance Committee do obtain the Treasurer's books and accounts for examination and to report the state of those Books to this Council at the time they report on other matters pertaining to their duties as such committee. . Chairman of Committee on the Public Buildings sub- mitted report. Mr. A. Wilson, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the report of the Committee on Public Buildings be adopted. . In amendment Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Johnston moves that the internal arrangement of Court room be made as follows viz, floor for Judge's Bench 3 feet 6 inches high, 5 feet deep and 12 feet long, floor for Jury Boxes 3 feet high, Petit Jury Boxes 8 feet 6 inches deep and 14 feet long. That the door in rear of the Judge's Bench be closed up and the other doors on each side placed at equal distances from the Judge's bench-as shown by plan here unto annexed and that the work be finished according to said plan in every particular. . . The yeas and nays being demanded were taken down as follows (Cont'd) . . - 106 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday 26th January 1854 For amendment: Parish and Johnston . For original motion: Gregory, L. J. Clark, J. Clark N. McColl, Fowler, Alexander, D. McColl, Weaver, McIntyre, Wilson . ffur. Clarke of Malahide, seconded by John Clark moves that the Warden make a statement and give us information as to what has been done in respect to procuring the "Royal Arms" for the Court House. The Warden ordered the Clerk to read Mr. Cochrane's letter in reference to the different designs and the cost of making such. Clerk sub- mitted designs and read Mr. Cochrane's letter after which . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the Warden be authorized to have a proportionate set of "Royal Arms" erected on the Court House and similar to design submitted by the Clerk to Mr. Cochrane with the animals fully exposed to view. . In amendment Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. Johnston that a design similar to the Brantford Royal Arms' be adopted. Amendment lost, original motion carried. . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the Clerk be authorized to obtain sufficient assessment, collectors rolls and slips for the Townships and Villages of this County at the cheapest rates and forward them to the Clerks of the several Municipalities. . The Chairman of Committee on Finance submitted re- port which was ordered to be read. On motion the Council resolved half into Committee of the whole on report of Finance Committee. . Mr. A. Wilson in the Chair. The Council resumed. . - The Chairman reported the adoption of said report viz. that the Clerk's salary be fifty pounds and that the Grant to Agricultural Societies be equally divided amongst said societies in this County. (Cont'd) . . ~ 107 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Thursday 26th January 1854 Mr. Fowler seconded, by D. Parish moves that this Council do petition the Parliament at its next sitting to sell the Agricultural Grounds in the County of Mid- dlesex and give the County of Elgin its share according to the population of said Counties. Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Clerk draw up the necessary By-Laws and the Warden to sign the same to determine the mode of decision to be adopted in acertaining the approval or disproval of certain By-Laws ordered by this Council to be published as required by the Consolidated Municipal Loan Fund Act of Upper Canada. On motion the Clerk read proposed By-Law for taking E 20,000 stock in the London and Port Stanley Railroad. On motion, the Clerk read proposed By-Law for taking E 50,000 stock in the contemplated Railway Company to be incorporated for the purpose of constructing a railway from Simcoe to St. Thomas and Malden. . . . . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Wilson moves that By- Law for taking stock in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company do pass a first time. . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Wilson moves that By- Law for taking stock in the proposed railway from Simcoe to St. Thomas and Malden do pass a first time. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that By-Law Number 12 do pass first time. . ~tr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that By-Law Number thirteen do pass a first time. Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that By-Laws Number twelve and thirteen do pass a second time. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by D. McColl-moves that By- Laws Number twelve and thirteen do pass a third time. Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that the approval or disproval bf each of the By-Laws for taking stock in Railways shall be determined by the majority of the total number of electors voting yea or nay in the whole County as polled in each Munici- pality respectively. . . (Cont'd) . . - 108 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday 26th January 1854 . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Clerk draw up the necessary By-Laws and the Warden to sign the same to determine the mode of decision to be adopted in acertaining the approval and disapproval of certain By-Laws ordered to be published as required by the Consolidated Loan Fund Act of Upper Canada. On motion the Clerk was ordered to publish By-Laws No. 16 and 17 in reference to taking stock in railways and to give the necessary notices as required by the Con- solidated Municipal Loan Fund Act of Upper Canada. Moved by Mr. Gregory, seconded by L. J. Clarke that this Council order a sufficient number of hand-bills printed for the different Municipalities which shall contain a Notice of the copy of the By-Laws authorizing the County of Elgin to take stock in the London and Port Stanley and Simcoe and Saint Thomas and Malden Railway giving due notice of the time and place of the meetings of the several Municipalities to consider the propriety or impropriety of taking stock in the before named Rail- ways. . . . . Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnston moves that it shall be a standing rule that this Council meet every morning while in Session at 10 o'clock A.M. and sit for business till 3 o'clock P.M. so as to enable the several committees to report every morning to forward the busi- ness of this Council. . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that a committee of five be appointed to settle all matters with the County of Middlesex. . By vote of the Council Messrs. Parish, Alexander N. McColl, Fowler and Locker were appointed said committee. Mr. Parish moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson that the proposed By-Laws taking Railway stock be published in the standard and dispatch newspapers. Mr. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Parish moves that the resolutions for the printing of the proceedings of this Council in pamphlet form be rescinded and that the Clerk notify the printer immediately. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. N. McColl moves that the Clerk be instructed to draw up By-Laws for the payment of . . (Cont'd) . - 109 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Thursday 26th January 1854 members wages and the salaries of the officers of this Council. . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. N. McColl moves that William McKay be appointed Clerk. Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that William Coyne be reappointed Treasurer of this County. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that in accordance with the tenth sections of the Grammar School Act this Council not determine the order in which the members of the Board of Trustees shall retire annually from Office and that the same be done by ballot. The ballot was taken in open Council by the Clerk as follows: E. Ermatinger 3 years Revd. Mr. Caulfuld 1 year Revd. R. Whitiny 3 years J. H. L. Begg 4 years J. McKay 2 years Revd. D. W. Rowland 4 years D. J. Hughes Dr. Southwick 2 years 1 year Henry Clyastin J. G. McKinnon Mr. Elliot J. M. Crawford J. Jenkins Revd. Mr. Jessop Jas. Weaver S. Garnsey . . 1 year 3 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 4 years 2 years I year . . . Mr. Parish, seconded by M. McColl moves that the Clerk be ordered to make out and furnish statements of all monies required for County or other rates to the Clerk of each Municipality. Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that all accounts presented against this County be referred to the Finance Committee. . Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. John Clark that an abstract of the report of the auditors "be inserted in the two public papers viz. Weekly Dispatch and British Standard and that the Clerk prepare a correct account for publication. . (Cont'd) . . .,. 110 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday 26th January 1854 . On motion Mr. Howard's account for candlesticks and ballot boxes was ordered to be paid 18/9. On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. . W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . . . . (Cont'd) . . - 111 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . FIRST SESSION Fifth Day Friday the 27th day of January 1854 . The Council met at 9 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Parish Johnston McColl of Southwold McColl of Aldboro McIntyre Clarke of Malahide Clark of Dunwich Alexander Gregory . The proceedings of previous meeting were read and the Warden authorized to sign them. Previous to signing the proceedings Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by John Gregory moves that the clause of the report of Finance Committee adopted yesterday by this Council respecting the division of the appropriation made by this Council to the Agricultural Societies be amended and that the same be divided in the same pro- portion as the Government Grant. . . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. N. McColl moves that Richard Willis be reappointed messenger of this Council. On motion the Clerk was ordered to read By-Laws No. IL, and 15. Read accordingly. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. D. McColl that By-Laws Numbers 14 and 15 do pass a first time. Mr. Parish, seconded by J. Clark moves that By-Laws No. 14 and 15 be read a first time. . . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that By-Laws No. 14 and 15 be read a second time. Mr. Johnston, seconded by D. McColl moves that By- Laws Numbers 14 and 15 be read a third time. . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by D. McColl that By-Laws Numbers 14 and 15 do finally pass. (Cont'd) . . -112 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Friday the 27th day of January 1854 Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by John Clark moves that this Council do now take up the subject of completing the County Buildings and that we adopt the most judicious and economical plan for effecting the same. . . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that the Clerk be authorized to obtain a Fairbanks six ton weigh scale and have the same erected at Gate No. 1 and also to remove the scale at Gate No. 1 to Gate No.4. On motion the Warden was ordered to sign draft for members attendance and . On motion the Council adjourned till Tuesday the 2lst March . Members Wages f4essrs: . Clarke, Dunwich 5 Clarke, Malahide 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 days days days days days days days days days days days Johnston McColl, Aldboro . Locker McColl, Gregory McIntyre Parish Southd. tVilson Weaver . Fowler Alexander Willis 5 days 5 days @ . W. McKay C/Clerk . . @ 10/ & 15 @ 10/ & 8 @ lol & 8 @ 10/ & 45 @ 10/ & 15 @ 10/ & 12 @ 10/ & 15 @ 10/ & 5 @ 10/ & @ 10/ & 20 @ 10/ & 23 @ 10/ & 7 @ 10/ & 28 7/6 miles @ miles @ miles miles miles miles miles miles miles @ miles @ miles @ miles-@ 6d 6d @ 6d @ 6d @ 6d @ 6d @ 6d @ 6d 6/6 E 7/6 4/ 22/6 7/6 6/ 7/6 2/6 6d 10/ 6d 11(6 6d 3/6 6d 14/ 2.16.6 2.17.6 2.l4. 3.12.6 2.17.6 2.16. 2.17.6 2.12.6 2.10. 2.10. 2.11.6 l. 3.6 3. 4. l.17.6 E 30.10.6 Thomas Locker Warden (Cont'd) - 113 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . SECOND SESSION 1854 Tuesday the 21st March The Council met according to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Johnston McColl, D. Gregory, J. McIntyre Parish Fowler Alexander McColl, N. . The proceedings of the previous meeting being read the Warden was authorized to sign them. . Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Fowler that By-Laws No. 16 and 17 be read a first time. On motion the result of the votes in the Munici- palities on Railroad stock were read by the Clerk as follows . . . . . . . . . . . . - 114 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 21st March Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Johnston that By-Laws No. 16 and 17 do pass a second time. Carried. On motion the Council went in Committee of the whole on By-Laws No. 16 and 17 for taking stock in railways. Mr. Gregory in the Chair. Council resumed and reported the adoption of the second reading of By-Laws No. 16 and 17 without amendment and ordered to be read a third time. Moved by N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Parish that By- Laws No. 16 and 17 be read a third time and passed. Moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by L. J. Clarke that By-Laws Number 16 and 17 do now finally pass. Carried. Moved by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnston that the Warden be authorized to subscribe for eight hundred shares in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company to the amount of twenty thousand pounds payable in deben- tures or cash'as may be most convenient to this Council. The Warden accordingly signed in open Council for eight hundred shares in the Stock Book of London and Port Stanley Railway Company. Moved by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Parish that the Warden be authorized to sign all debentures and transact all business connected with the London and Port Stanley Railroad Company. Carried. Moved by L. J. Clarke, seconded by Mr. Johnston that the Warden in compliance with the requisition of the secretary of the London and Port Stanley Railway Company attend their meeting in London on the 22nd March next. Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Fowler that whereas this Council have by By-Law been authorized to subscribe for E 50,000 in the contemplated Railway from Simcoe to Malden. That petitions be immediately granted (Cont'd) ~ 115 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 21st March . and circulated for signatures by the Clerk of this Council and send them to each Municipality of this County and that said petitions be presented to both branches of the Legislature at its next session praying them to grant a Charter for said Railway. Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander that persons peddling maps exclusively, be exempt from License in this County. The Warden submitted Report of County Auditors on school moneys, 1853, which was read by the Clerk. . . The accounts of the Auditors was presented .and referred to Finance Committee. . Moved by N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Parish that the Treasurer be requested to lay his Books before the County Auditors to be reported upon at the next meeting of this Council and that the Clerk be instructed to notify said Treasurer accordingly. ' . Moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Alexander that the words "the fractional part of 1,000 Ibs." be inserted in the third line of the Schedule of Tolls on the London and Port Stanley Road between the words including and weight. Moved by Mr. John Gregory, seconded by L. J. Clark that the County of Elgin bear an equal proportion of the expense of grading and gravelling and making Road on the County Line between the Counties of Middlesex and Elgin which is between the Townships of South Dorchester and Westminister. . . Motion lost. Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Fowler that the Clerk be instructed to draft and the Warden to sign a petition to both Branches of the Legisla~ure praying them to grant a Charter for a Railway from Simcoe through St. Thomas to Malden. . Carried. . Moved by Mr. Gregory, seconded by D. McColl Esquire that the Clerk be ordered to draft and the Warden to sign (Cont'd) . . - 116 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 21st March . a petition to the Legislature to amend the Municipal Act so as to empower the different Municipalities to cause any Side Lines, Concessions, Town Lines or County Lines within the limits on the Borders thereof to be opened without an application to the Court of Quarter Sessions. . Lost. . Revd. Mr. Canefield addressed the Council in reference to the St. Thomas, County Grammar School after which it was moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Clark, Malahide that the subject of the County Grammar School in St. Thomas be deferred until next Session in May. . In amendment it was moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Fowler that in the event of the County Grammar School being deficient of funds to carry out its objects within the next six months this Council pledges itself to make up such deficiency if it does not exceed fifty pounds. Amendment lost, original motion carried. . The following accounts were ordered to be paid: H. Baker Hilowell Flag for Court House Law Books Judgement R. Cussack E 10. 0.0 23.15. . Moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre that Thomas Daniel be appointed Local Superintendent of Common School in the Township of Yarmouth for the ensuing year in place of Revd. Mr. Fraser resigned. . Carried. On motion the Warden was authorized to sign draft for members wages as follows . (Cont'd) . . - 117 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Tuesday the 21st March J. Clarke Dunwich 1 day 10/ IJ miles 6/6 E 0.16.6 . L.J. Clarke Malahide 1 day 10/ 15 miles 7/6 .17.6 Johnston 1 day 10/ 8 miles 4/ .14. D. McColl 1 day 10/ 12 miles 22/6 l.12.6 Locker 1 day 10/ 15 miles 7/6 .17.6 . N. McColl 1 day 10/ 12 miles 6/ .16.0 Gregory 1 day 10/ 15 miles 7/6 .17.6 McIntyre 1 day 10/ 5 miles 2/6 .12.6 Parish 1 day 10/ .10. . Fowler 1 day 10/ 7 miles J/6 .lJ.6 Alexander 1 day 10/ 28 miles 14/ l. 4. Willis Messenger I day 7/6 . 7.6 E 9.19. . On motion the Council adjourned till lOth May next. . Wm. McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . (Cont'd) . . - 118 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) THIRD SESSION 1854 . Wednesday loth May Special Meeting The County Council met this afternoon at one o'clock at the Court House according to notice. . The Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. J. Clark L. J. Clark Johnston D. McColl N. McColl Gregory Alexander Fowler Weaver The proceedings of the previous meeting being read the Warden was authorized to sign them. . Moved by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Parish that By-Law No. 11 be read a first time. . Moved by Mr. L. J. Clarke seconded by Mr. Alexander that By-Law No. 11 be read a second time. Moved by L. J. Clarke, seconded by Mr. Johnston that By-Law No. 11 finally pass. On motion the Council went into Committee of the whole on By-Law No. 11 to raise E 7,000. . Mr. Parish in the Chair. . The Council resumed and reported the adoption of By-Law II without amendment which was read a third time and finally passed. Moved by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Parish that the County Engineer be instructed to make the necessary survey of the allowance for road between Lots Number 24 in"the 12th Concession of South Dorchester and Lot No. 19 in the tenth Concession of Yarmouth now in the possession of James Finn and report to this Council what he has done in the premises. . Carried. (Cont'd) . . - 119 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday lOth May 1854 . The Warden laid before the Council a communication from the Receiver General intimating that the By-Law of the Municipality of the County of Elgin for a loan of E 20,000 under the Consolidated Municipal Loan Fund has been approved by His Excellency in Council on theJrd May and now awaiting for the instructions. . Moved by L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. Alexander that the account of Mr. Reuben Nelson Temperanceville be allowed and refunded to the Township Council of Malahide to the account of fourteen pounds ten shillings for expenses in conveying Julian Walker, a lunatic to the Asylum in Toronto. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Parish moves that Mr. Ferrin and others in his employ be allowed to pass Gate No. 3 when going to and from his Brick Yard for one third toll. . . Mr. Parish moved, seconded by Mr. Clarke that the Board of Directors do advertise the taking of Toll Gates No. 3 and 4 to be taken from the first of June until the 31st December next. . Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the Petition of James Philluot and others of the Township of Dunwich be received and"read. . Petition read accordingly. Moved by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander that the County Engineer when referred to, make surveys of side lines or concessions not assumed by the County Council, as County Roads be paid by the Township or Town Council in which the said surveys are made. Carried. . The Council authorized the Warden to sign draft for members wages and adjourned to meet on t~e first Monday in June. . W. McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . (Cont'd) . . . .,. 120 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FOURTH SESSION 1854 . Monday 5th June Special Meeting The County Council met this afternoon at the Court House according to notice. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Clark of Dunwich Clark of Malahide Johnston McIntyre McColl of Aldboro McColl of Southwold Alexander Fowler Gregory Parish . The proceedings of the previous meeting being read the Warden was authorized to sign them after which The Warden intimated that he had received a petition from Dunwich in reference to the absence of the Local Superintendents of Common Schools from the Township after which . Mr. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. N. McColl that Thomas McColl be appointed Local Superintendent of Schools in place of Dr. Me Garvin who has left the Township. . The Warden submitted a communication from J. B. Strathey in reference to a part of the Gravel Road in Middlesex which was referred to Road Committee. Mr. McIntyre moved, seconded by Mr. Johnston moved, that the account of James McColl for conveying Ann McColl a lunatic to Toronto at two different times amounting to E 10.I.J ordered to be paid. . Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. N. McColl moves that a Committee of five be appointed to equalize the Assessment Rolls of the various Townships. . The following members were voted a Committee of five to equalize Assessment Rolls: Messrs. McIntyre, Alexander, Johnston, McColl (Southwold), Fowler (Cont'd) . _~ "rf'll\1?>AAR'l aGIN \;U"''' ' . .,. 121 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Monday 5th June . The Warden submitted communication from Mr. Peek, Travelling Map Agent, which was referred to Committee on Education. . On motion the Council adjourned till tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. W. McKay C/Clerk . Thomas Locker \lI[arden . . . . . (Cont'd) . . . - 122 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FOURTH SESSION 1854 . Second Day Tuesday 6th June The Council met at 9 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. . The Warden in the Chair. Same members present. The proceedings of the preceding day being the Warden was authorized to sign them after which . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. D. McColl moves that the Report of Road Directors be read. Report read accordingly. . Mr. Clark of Malahide, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that this Council resolve itself into a Committee of the whole on said report. The Council went into Co~~ittee of the whole. . D. McColl in the Chair. The Council resumed. Chairman reported the adoption of the report without amendment. . On motion the Report of Road Directors was adopted without amendment. . The Warden submitted Petition from the Reeve of Dunwich in reference to arrears of taxes on non resi- dents lands in that Township after which Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that Messrs. Gregory, McColl of Aldborough and Clark of Dunwich be a committee of three appointed to report on arrears of taxes in the Townships of Dunwich and Ald~ borough. The Warden laid before the Council, Auditors Report in reference to the Treasurer's Books which was read and on motion referred to Finance Committee. . · (Cont'd) . - 12J - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday 6th June . Mr. J. Clark, seconded by John Gregory moves that Mr. Boggs be ordered to fulfil his contract of furnishing stone in 1853 and that the Clerk of this Council notify him to that effect. . The Warden introduced Mr. Lawrason, President of the London and Port Stanley Railway Company, who addressed the Council in reference to the E 20,000 stock taken by this Council in the said Company. . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the amount of stock taken in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company be placed in the hands of the Board of Directors of said railroad, provided the Board give satisfactory security to the Warden as required by this Council. . Mr. Gregory, seconded by L. J. Clark moves that the resolution making it imperative on this Council to sit till three o'clock before they adjourn be rescinded. . Council adjourned till half past one o'clock. The Council met at half past one o'clock. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Clark of Dunwich moved that the Board of Road Directors be authorized to order the County Engineer to make a survey of Centre Street in the Town of St. Thomas from its Western limit to the County Gravel Road known as Nelson Street on a grade of one foot rise in 20 feet and also a grade of one foot in 15 and report as soon as possible and if the Board of Directors deems the improvement advisable they be author- ized to let the work immediately. . . Mr. Boggs appeared before the Council and made statement in reference to his contract for stone which was referred to Finance Committee. . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Clark_moved that this Council do petition the Legislature that they repeal the fourth section of the Assessment Act in as far as relates to the Scale of personal property and that the Assessment Act be so altered so as to assess every person to the full amount of their personal property. A letter from the Chairman of Board of Public Instruction, in reference to incidental expenses was read and referred to Finance Committee. . . (Cont'd) . - 124 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday 6th June . A memorial from the Trustees of the St. Thomas County Grammar School in reference to its resources was read and referred to Committee on Education. On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. . \\I. McKay Clerk R. Johnson Chairman . . . . . (Cont'd) . . . - 125 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FOURTH SESSION 1854 Third Day Wednesday 7th June The Council met at 9 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. . . In the absence of the Warden, on motion, Randolph Johnston Esquire was appointed Chairman. Members present . Messrs. Clarke of Dunwich Clare of Malahide McColl of Southwold McColl of Aldborough Alexander McIntyre Weaver Gregory . The proceedings of the previous day being read the Chairman was authorized to sign them after which Mr. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that Mr. McColl of Southwold and Mr. Weaver be added to the Committee on Education. . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. D. McColl that L. J. Clark and Mr. Weaver be added to the Committee on Public Buildings. . On motion the Council adjourned till one o'clock. The Council met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Report of the Committee on Public Buildings be received and read. . Report read. On motion Council went into Committee of the whole on Report of Committee on Public Buildings. Mr. Weaver in the Chair. . The Council resumed. On motion the Report of Committee on Public Buildings was adopted. . (Cont'd) . . -~~v - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday 7th June 1854 . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by L. J. Clarke moves that the report of Committee on Arrears of Wild Land Taxes, in Aldborough and Dunwich be received and read. Report read. On motion the Council went into Committee of the whole. . Mr. McIntyre in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the adoption of the report without amendment. . On motion the Report of Committee on Arrears of Wild Land Taxes was adopted without amendment. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that D. McColl be added to the Committee of Finance in place of Mr. Wilson. On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. . W. McKay C/Clerk R. Johnson Chairman . . . (Cont'd) . . - 227 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FOURTH SESSION 1854 . Fourth Day Thursday 8th June The Council met at 9 o'clock pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Johnston in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Alexander McColl of Southwold McColl of Aldborough Clarke of Malahide Clark of Dunwich Weaver Gregory McIntyre Parish . The proceedings of the previous meeting being read the Chairman was authorized to sign them after which Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Report of the Committee on Education be received and read. . Moved by L. J. Clark, seconded Report on Education now before this till afternoon. by D. McColl that the Council be referred Carried. . Moved by L. J. Clarke, seconded by J. Clarke that the Report of Committee for r~vision of assessments be received. Carried. . Moved by Mr. McIntyre, seconded by N. report of the Committee on revision of the be deferred till this afternoon. McColl that the Assessment Rolls Mr. D. McColl seconded by J. Alexander moves that L. J. Clark be added to-the Finance Committee. . Council adjourned till one o'clock. The Council met pursuant to adjournment after which Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that this Council resolve itself into Committee of the whole on the . (Cont'd) . . . - l2~ - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday, 8th June . report of the Committee on Equalization of Assessments. The Council went into Committee of the whole. Mr. Clark of Malahide with Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported progress and asked leave to sit again tomorrow. . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that the Council resolve itself into Committee of the whole on Report on Education. The Council went into Committee of the whole on Education Report. Mr. Weaver in the Chair. . The Council resumed. The Chairman reported progress and asked leave to sit again tomorrow. . The Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . . (Cont'd) . - L~~ - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FOURTH SESSION . Fifth Day Friday 9th June 1854 . The Council met at 9 o'clock pursuant to adjourn- ment. The Warden in the Chair. Same members present. . The previous days proceedings being read the Warden was authorized to sign them after which The Council resolved itself into Committee of the whole on the Report of the Committee on Equalization of Assessments. . Mr. Clark of Malahide in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the adoption of the report without amendment after which Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the report of the Committee on Equalizing Assessments of the County be now adopted. In amendment Mr. Parish, seconded by N. McColl moves that the report of the Committee on Assessments be amended thus that the Assessment for St. Thomas be reduced E 20,000. . . Amendment lost and the original motion carried. The yeas and nays being called for were taken as follows for the amendment Yeas: Messrs. Parish, D. McColl . Nays: Messrs. Johnston, Gregory N. McColl, Weaver, McIntyre, J. Clark, L. J. Clark, Alexander for the original motion Yeas: Messrs. Gregory, L. J. Clark, Johnston, Alexander, McIntyre, N. McColl, Weaver Nays: Messrs. Parish, D. McColl, John Clark . . (Cont'd) . . - 130 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Friday 9th June 1854 . On motion the Equalization Report was adopted and finally passed. On motion the Council went into Committee of the whole on Education Report. Mr. Weaver in the Chair. . The Council resumed. The Chairman reported the adoption of Education with amendment. . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moved that the 2nd clause of the report on Education be amended by striking out E JO and inserting E 50 in its stead. Motion lost. . Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that the report on Education be adopted as amended. The Petition of Kenneth McLean and others in refer- ence to the opening the Township line between Dunwich and Aldborough was read and on motion referred to Com- mittee on Public Improvements. The Petition of D. Decow and others in reference to the erection of a bridge over the Thames between the Townships of Dunwich and Southwold was read and on motion referred to Committee on Public Improvements. Mr. D. McColl, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the County Engineer be instructed to survey and report at its next sitting the cost of grading and gravelling the Furnival Road from Wardsville to Port Glasgow and that this motion be referred to the Committee on Public Improvements. . . . . Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Parish-moves that this Council assume an equal proportion of the expense of grading that part of the Townline Road between South Dorchester and Westminister on the County line between the County of Elgin and Middlesex and that the same be referred to Committee on Public Improvements. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the County Engineer be instructed to make a survey and report . (Cont'd) . .,. 131 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Friday 9th June 1854 . on the cost of grading and gravelling the great Talbot Road from the Eastern to the Western limit of the ,County and to report as soon as possible to be referred to eom~ mittee on Public Improvements. The Clerk read drafts of petitions of the Council in reference to, Agricultural Block, the Assessment Act. Copies of Statutes and also a petition for a Charter for the East and West line of Railway which were approved of after which . . Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Clerk of the Council notify the Clerk of the County Council of Norfolk of the action of the Council in behalf of petitioning the Houses of Parliament for a Charter for a Railway. On motion, Council adjourned till 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. . . W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . . (Cont'd) . . - IJ2 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FOURTH SESSION 1854 . Sixth Day Saturday lOth June The Council met in the Town Hall at 8 o'clock pur- suant to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Johnston Gregory L. J. Clark N. McColl D. McColl McIntyre Parish Alexander J. Clark Weaver . The proceedings of the previous day being read the Warden was authorized to sign them after which The Warden laid before the Council several communi- cations from the President of the Board of Directors of the London and Port Stanley Railway Company. Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that this Council do recieve the security as satisfactory from the Board of Directors of the London and Port Stanley Railway Company in reference to the Stock taken by this County. . . Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that the Committee on Public Improvements be received and read. Report read. On motion the Council went into Committee of the whole on the report of the Committee on Improvements. Mr. Clark of Dunwich in the Chair. . The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the report nf the Committee on Improvements not adopted after which Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that the first clause in the report of the Committee on Public Improvements in reference to a survey of grading and gravelling the Talbot Road be adopted. . (Cont'd) . - ijj - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) . Saturday lOth June In amendment Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the Report of the Committee on Public Improve- ments be read this day six months. The yeas and nays being demanded were taken down as follows: . for the amendment: Messrs. L. J. Clark, Alexander, Johnston, N. McColl and McIntyre - 5 . against it: Messrs. Parish, Gregory and Weaver for the original motion . Yeas: Messrs. Parish, Gregory and Weaver - 3 Nays: Messrs. L. J. Clark, Johnston, N. McColl, J. Clark, Alexander after which . Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by J. Gregory moves that the Report of Committee on Finance be received and read. . Report read. The Council went into Committee of the whole on Finance Report. Mr. Gregory in the Chair. The Council resumed. . The Chairman reported the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Finance as amended. . Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Clark of Dunwich moves that the Report of the Committee on Finance in reference to the account of P. Burke for printing, allowing him ~ 22.4.2, that sum being the amount due according to his Tender, be adopted and that the balance of his account E 18.J/5 be not allowed as amended in Committee of the whole. Lost. . (Cont'd) . . - IJ4 - . (Elgin c;.ounty Council Proceedings, lS52 - lS60) Saturday lOth June . The yeas and nays being called for were taken as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Parish and Clarke of Dunwich Nays: Messrs. McIntyre, N. McColl, L. J. Clark, Gregory, Johnston, Alexander . . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the resignation of Mr. Coyne as Treasurer be not received and that he hold the office until the end of the year or during the pleasure of this Council. In amendment, Mr. Gregory, seconded by L. J. Clark moves that the resignation of the County Treasurer be received. The amendment was carried and the original motion lost, after which . . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that W. J. White be appointed Treasurer of this County. In amendment, Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that Henry Black, Merchant, St. Thomas be appointed Treasurer in place of William Coyne Esquire, resigned, at any amount of salary specified by this Council. The amendment was carried and the original motion lost. . . Mr. L. J. Clark, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that Mr. Coyne in resigning his office as Treasurer, give up the Books when requested by the Warden, and also that Mr. Black enter into Bonds for the due performance of his office and submit them to the Warden and that a notice be inserted in the "Dispatch" of Mr. Black's appointment. On motion the Report of the Finance' Committee was adopted as amended and passed. The Clerk submitted By-Law No. lS-and 19 for levying assessment rates for schools and general purposes and special rates. On motion, By-Laws No. 18 and 19 were read a first time. . . (Cont'd) . - l35 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, lS52 - lS60) . Saturday lOth June On motion, By-Laws No. IS and 19 were read a second time. . Council went into Committee of the whole on By-Laws No. 18 and 19. Chairman reported adoption of By-Law. On motion By-Laws No. IS and 19 were read a third time and finally passed. On motion the Warden was authorized to sign draft for members wages. . On motion, Council adjourned till called by the Warden. . W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . . (Cont'd) . . . - ~JO - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIFTH SESSION 1854 Monday July lOth . Special Meeting The Council met at 10 o'clock pursuant to notice given by the Warden for a Special Meeting in reference to County Road and other matters of importance. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Clarke of Dunwich Gregory Weaver L. J. Clarke Fowler For want of a quorum the Council was adjourned by the Warden till one o'clock P.M. The Council met at one o'clock P.M. . Members present . Messrs. Gregory Parish Alexander Weaver McColl of Aldboro Fowler Clarke of Dunwich Clarke of Malahide Johnson McIntyre The minutes of the previous meeting being read the Warden was authorized to sign them after which . On motion the Road Superintendent, Mr. Greer, addressed the Council in reference to the bridges on the County Gravel Road and stated that new ones as now required would not last ten years and would require new planking every three or four years after which Mr. John Clark, seconded by L. J. Clark moves that this Council instruct the Road Superintepdent, Mr. Greer, to make the necessary repairs on the bridges belonging to the Gravel Road between Mr. Blackwoods stone and the bridge on Blackwood's Mill Dam and not assume"the new Road in contemplation. . . In amendment, Mr. Parish that the Chairman of the Road consult J. Wilson Esguire and seconded by Mr. Weaver moves Directors be authorized to get his written opinion in . (Cont'd) . - 137 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Monday, July lOth . reference to abandoning the Gravel Road from the corner of Centre Street to the corner of Port Stanley Street and diverting the said Road through the Town of St. Thomas and if the advice is favourable to said altera- tion, the Road Directors be authorized to proceed with the work immediately. . The amendment was carried and the original motion lost. . The Warden made statements to the Council that the Committee appointed to make a final settlement with the County of Middlesex attended a meeting of the Council of Middlesex without coming to any definite arrangement. The Warden laid before the Council presentment of the Grand Jury which was read by the Clerk, after which Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson moves that the Warden be authorized to put the County Buildings and all the County property connected with the County Buildings into the hands of the Sheriff of the County, as the Buildings seem to be nearly completed. Mr. D. McColl, seconded by Mr. Johnson moves that the sum of five pounds Cy, be refunded to the Munici- pality of Aldborough. Said amount being paid by said Municipality for conveying a destitute insane person to the Lunatic Asylum Toronto, named Mr. Fisher from the said Township of Aldborough. Mr. Johnson, seconded by D. McColl moves that this Council do indemnify Duncan McColl in his costs to be incurred in prosecuting the County Council of Middlesex for the sum of B 25, a debt due the Township of Aldbor- ough on Roads in said Township. Mr. J. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that Simon Newcomb be appoin~ed Superintendent of Common Schools in the Township of Bayham in plage of Mr. Hughes removed from the Township. Mr. J. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Parish moves that the sum of twelve pounds, nineteen shillings and three pence being the expense of conveying Norah Ryan a lunatic from Port Burwell, to the County Jail and from thence to Toronto, be now paid by this Council. . . . . . . . . - 138 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Monday, July loth . Boarding with Mr. King Constable Austin's charges B. Burr's charges conveying lunatics to Toronto E 6. l.J l.17.6 5. 0.6 E 12.19.J . . Mr. R. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that the sum of E 200 be paid by this Council for the support of the Provincial Exhibition, provided the same be held in London in accordance with the pledge given by members of this Council to the County of Middlesex last year. Mr. Duncan McColl, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the resolution appointing Henry Black, Treasurer of this County, be rescinded. In amendment, Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. Alexander moves that the Books of the County Treasurer be handed over forthwith to Henry Black Esquire who is now under appointment by this Council. . . The amendment was carried and the original motion lost. . The Warden laid before the Council the Bond for E 3,000 of Mr. Black the Treasurer, naming Mr. John Sills and Mr. Limpsey as securities who were approved of as such by the Council. The Warden also represented to the Council his inability to negociate the Debentures under By-Law No. 11 at 8 percent interest and was of opinion that a discount as well as the interest at 8 percent should be allowed, which was agreed to by the Council after which . Mr. R. Johnson, seconded by D. McColl moves that the new Treasurer, Mr. Black, be requested to keep all monies belonging to the County in a separate account with the Bank in which all sums on hand are to be deposited and that he be requested to pass all monies coming through his hands in the Cash Book. . On motion the Warden was authorized to sign draft for members' attendance. . Council adjourned till called together by the order of the Warden. William McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . (Cont'd) - 139 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SIXTH SESSION 1854 . Tuesday, November 7th, 1854 The Council met at 12 o'clock pursuant to notice given by order of the Warden. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present . Messrs. Clark of Malahide Clark of Dunwich Gregory Parish Fowler McColl of Southwold McColl of Aldboro Johnson McIntyre Fowler . The minutes of the last meeting were read and the Warden authDrized to sign them. The Warden addressed the Council after which . Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fowler moved that the Revd. William Price be appointed a Trustee of the St. Thomas Grammar School in place of the Revd. Richard Whiting removed. Mr. L. J. Clarke, seconded by Mr. Gregory, moves that the subject of insuring the Public Buildings or procuring lightening rods be referred to the following committee, namely Messrs. Parish, Johnson, McIntyre, Wilson, and Alexander. . In amendment, moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fowler that the names of Messrs. L. J. Clark and Gregory be inserted in said Committee in place of Messrs. Alexander and Wilson not present. . Amendment carried and original motion lost. . Mr. Robert MacKay presented copies of notices of application for an order to open the road between the seventh and eighth concessions in rear of Lots Numbers 20 and 21 in the seventh concession an~ lying also in rear of Lots Numbers 65 and 66 south on Talbot Road East otherwise known as Lots Number 20 and 21 in the 8th concession of the said Township of Yarmouth, which were read . (Cont'd) . . - 140 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday, November 7th, 1854 On motion, Mr. Harvey addressed the Council in reference to said Road. . . On motion, Mr. Godwin addressed the Council and stated that if he must open theroad, hoped time would be given him to fence it. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Johnson that the Council authorize the Warden to issue an order or orders on Messrs. Godwin and Shotwell for the opening of the road between the seventh and eighth concessions of Yarmouth and in front of Lots No. 20 and 21, also in rear of Lots No. 65 and 66 south on Talbot Road and that the said road be opened by the first day of Sep~ tember 1855 provided that the said Messrs. Godwin and Shotwell will agree to let Mr. MacKay pass and repass without doing any unnecessary damage to their crops within the said time allowed by this Council. Moved by Duncan McColl, seconded by John Clark that this Council shall order the Treasurer to appear tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock and shew cause why he did not take immediate action in the collection of arrears of taxes due the Townships of Dunwich and Aldborough from Wild Lands as heretofore instructed by this Council. Moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. McIntyre that Mr. McColl be indemnified on the costs on a suit between the County of Middlesex and Mr. McColl, the Reeve of Aldborough, and that this Council do still indemnify him in his costs provided he prosecutes the County of Middlesex in the Queens Bench in the County of Elgin only, for the sum of E 25, a sum appropriated by the Counties of Middlesex and Elgin in the year 1852 to the Township of Aldborough. . . . . . Moved by Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Johnson that the account of J. Baskin Esquire, Clerk of the Peace, County of Middlesex, be referred to Finance Committee. The Warden submitted communication from George Buckland Esquire, Secretary, Agricultural Association, enclosing copy of resolution of thanks_of the Association for the liberal donation of E 200 from the County of Elgin to the funds of the Association. . (Cont'd) . . - 141 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday, November 7th, 1854 . Adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. . William McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . . . . . (Cont'd) . . - 142 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SIXTH SESSION 1854 Wednesday the 8th day of November, 1854 . The Council met at 10 o'clock in the forenoon according to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. . Same members present as on previous day. . The minutes of yesterday read and adopted. Mr. Black, Treasurer, appeared before the Council and stated reasons for not having the list of arrears of taxes on Wild Lands made out, that the necessary Books were not yet completed. . The following communications were read from the Receiver General in reference to the interest to be paid on the E 20,000 loan. From the Secretary of the London and Port Stanley Railway Company in reference to the interest on the E 20,000 loan to be paid by said Railway Company. From W. W. Street, Treasurer of the Mid- dlesex in reference to debt due to said County. . . From Henry Black, Treasurer, in reference to financial affairs of the County, referred to Finance Committee. From Edward Rogers claiming an amount for damages sustained by water from the Gravel Road,referred to Road Committee. . The following accounts were presented and referred to Finance Committee: . J. Baskin for services in reference to Jurors H. Burwell for statements of Titles from Middlesex Registry Office, 3 Vols. E 72.10.7! 89. 0.0 (Cont'd) . . - 143 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 8th day of November, 1854 . After which Mr. Fowler, seconded by N. McColl moves that the resolution of yesterday authorizing the Reeve of Aldborough to prosecute the County of Middlesex, be rescinded. . Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. D. McColl, moves that the sum of twenty five pounds be paid by this Council to the Township of Aldborough being an appropriation made to said Township in the year 1852 for the improvement of the Township line between the Counties of Elgin and Kent. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. D. McColl moves that the County Engineer be authorized to make a survey of the Great Talbot Road from the County line East to the Western limit of the County and report on the probable cost of grading and gravelling in sections of Townships. Referred to Committee on Public Improvements. " Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that Mr. Greer be appointed an arbitrator on the part of this Council, in any case that he may be required, in reference to gravelling roads. Council adjourned till two o'clock. Met again at two o'clock. Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. John Clark moves that the Warden and Mr. D. McColl be added to Committee on Finance. . . . . Mr. D. Parish, seconded by Mr. Johnson moves that Mr. Gregory's name be added to the Committee on Public Improvements. . - . Mr. D. McColl, seconded by D. Parish moves that the County Engineer be directed to survey the Furnival Road from Port Glasgow to the first concessio~ and from thence to the Wardsville Bridge and report to this Council the cost of grading and gravelling the same. Motion lost. . Council adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. . William McKay C/Clerk Thomas Locker Warden (Cont'd) . . . - 144 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SIXTH SESSION 1854 '. Third Day Thursday, 9th November, 1854 The Council met at 10 o'clock. . The Warden in the Chair. Members present . Messrs. Cl~rk of Malahide McColl of Southwold McColl of Aldboro Johnson Parish McIntyre Fowler . The minutes of yesterday were read and approved. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. D. McColl moves that the report of the Board of Road Directors be now received and read. Mr. Johnson brought in report of Road Directors which was read and after statements and explanations by Mr. Johnson it was . Moved by Mr. Gregory, seconded by Mr. N. McColl that the report of the Directors on the London and Port Stanley Gravel Road be adopted. Carried. . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. D. McColl moves that the Report of the Committee on Public Buildings be received and read. . Report read, after which Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the report of Committee on Public Buildings be adopted. Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson moves that the report of the Finance Committee be received and read. Report read, after which Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that the report of Finance Committee be adopted. . . (Cont'd} . - 145 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday, 9 November, 1854 Mr. N. McColl, seconded by Mr. Fowler moves that the Clerk be ordered to draft and the Warden to sign a peti- tion to the Legislature to amend the Jurors Act of 1851 so that the expenses of balloting, summoning, and making of jurors lists may be materially diminished. Mr. J. Clark, seconded by H. McIntyre moves that Joseph Calbert, Yarmouth, be appointed Pathmaster for a certain portion of the Township line between Yarmouth and Malahide lying between the rear end of Talbot Street lots and the TOWnline of Dorchester, to be notified of appointment by Clerk of this Council. Lost. . . . Mr. D. McColl, seconded by Hugh McIntyre moves that the report of the Committee on Public Improvements be now received and read. . A motion to adopt the report of Committee on Public Improvements was lost. The yeas and nays being demanded were taken as fol- lows: . Yeas: Messrs. Parish, D. McColl, L. J. Clark, Gregory - 4 Nays: Messrs. Fowler, N. McColl, Johnson, McIntyre - 4 Decided in the negative by casting vote of the Warden. . On motion the Sheriff made statement in reference to the fence to be erected around the Jail and Court House and stated his inability to procure the requisi~ material after some discussion he was recommended by the Council not to erect the fence this season and to procure materials during the Winter for next years work and that an ash house be erected at a proper distance from the buildings. Mr. Gregory, seconded by L. J. Clark moves that the County of Elgin procure a loan of E 2,500 from the Municipal Loan Fund of Upper Canada for the purpose of assisting the Township of South Dorchester to build a portion of the Elgin Road passing through the said . . . (Cont'd) . . - 146 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday, 9th November, 1854 . Township, the Municipality of which are to pay the interest and principle to the said Municipal Loan Fund as it be- comes due. The Municipality of South Dorchester also agree to make themselves responsible to this County. Motion lost. . . On motion the Council ordered the following accounts to be paid. C. Munro, Sheriff, for mats for Court Room etc. E 17.11.10! C. Munro, Sheriff, for intering prisoner deceased, etc. 3. 5. 0 . On motion the Warden was authorized to sign draft for members wages. Council adjourned till Tuesday the 19th December. . Thomas Locker Warden . . . . . (Cont'd) - 147 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SEVENTH SESSION 1854 Tuesday, 19th December, 1854 . The Council met at 12 o'clock pursuant to adjourn- ment. The Warden in the Chair. . Members present Messrs. Clark of Malahide Clark of Dunwich Gregory Weaver Fowler McColl of Southwold Johnston McIntyre Alexander Parish . The minutes of the last meeting were read and the Warden was authorized to sign them. The Warden addressed the Council and submitted the following communications which were read. . From John M. Crawford, Secretary of the Vienna Boar~ of Grammar School Trustees. Referred to Committee on Education. . From Robert L. J. Dennison, Board of Agri- culture of Upper Canada. Referred to Finance Committee. . Petition of Angus Campbell and others, Township of Dunwich. Referred to Committee on Public Improvements. . Petition of Roderick McKenzie. Not entertained. Petition of E. T. Martin and others in reference to Book Pedlars. . Referred to Finance Committee. (Cont'd) . . . - 148 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday, 19th December, 1854 . Presentment from Grand Inquest November Sessions in reference to Goal wall and fence and on which being read the Sheriff was requested to give explanation and stated he would instruct the Goaler in reference to future presentments and Grand Jurors. . Moved by Mr'- Parish, seconded by Mr. Alexander that Mr. John Ware be allowed to have five cords of stone on the same terms that Hooper King was allowed them at last session of this Council. . ing. Council adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- Adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. . Thomas Locker Warden . . . . (Cont'd) . . - 149 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SEVENTH SESSION 1854 . Second Day Wednesday, 20th December, 1854 . The Council met at 10 o'clock according to adjourn- ment. . The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Johnston McIntyre L. J. Clark J. Clark Alexander Parish The proceedings, of the previous day were read and signed by the Warden. Weaver Gregory McColl of Aldboro McColl of Southwold Fowler . . Mr. McIntyre, seconded by John Clark moves that Mr. Fraser be allowed a deduction of three pounds on his ten- der to allow J. Barnes to pass and repass Gate No. three for half toll, while drawing materials for his new building which if not erected, no deduction to be made. . Motion lost. Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Gregory moves that the Clerk do furnish the County Board of Agriculture with copy of proceedings of this Council in reference to the disposal of the Agricultural Block in London and would recommend them to Petition the Legislature for a first share of the proceeds of said Block for Agricultural pur- poses in this County. Mr. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Johnson moves that the Warden be authorized to consult some Lawyer of this town in reference to the Agricultural Block in the Town of London to be submitted as soon as possible and also to the County Board of Agriculture. A By-Law to provide for the payment of Jurors for the County of Elgin was received and read a first time. The Council resolved itself into a Commitee of the whole on said By-Law. . . . . Mr. N. McColl in the Chair. (Cont'd) . . - 150 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday, 20th December, 1854 . The Committee rose and reported the second reading without amendment, which was adopted, read a third time and passed. . Mr. D. McColl, seconded by L. J. Clarke that a By- Law be drawn up to authorize the Warden to issue Deben- tures upon the credit of the non-resident Land Fund as per Statute 16th, Victoria Chapter 182, Section 70 as soon as the Municipal Clerks shall make returns of the non-collected school rates that each Municipality may receive the several portions due them. . On motion, the Chairman of Board of Road Directors make statements in reference to Tender, etc. and sub- mitted Report of County Engineer in reference to the several works in progress which report was read. . The Council resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on Report of County Engineer. Mr. Gregory in the Chair. The Committee of the whole rose and reported that a Committee of five be voted to examine and report on the Report of County Engineer. The following members were accordingly voted a special committee of five to consider Engineers Reports. . . Messrs. Johnston, Fowler, N. McColl, John Clark, Parish Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. . Thomas Locker Warden . . (Cont'd) . - 151 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SEVENTH SESSION 1854 Third Day Thursday 21st December, 1854 The Council met at 9 o'clock pursuant to adjourn- ment. . The Warden in the Chair. . The proceedings of the previous meeting were read and signed by the Warden. Members present . Messrs. J. Clark Gregory N. McColl Parish illleaver Johnston McIntyre Fowler Wilson L. J. Clark . The Chairman of the Special Committee appointed to examine and report on the Report of the County Engineer, submitted report. Report read and received. . The Council resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on said report. Mr. Gregory in the Chair. The Committee rose and reported the adoption of the Report, after which Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Parish moves that the report of the Special Committee appointed to investigate the matter in reference to Mr. Fordyce's contract, be now adopted. . . In amendment, it was moved by Mr. McIntyre, seconded by R. Johnston that the Report of said Committee be not adopted. The amendment was lost and the original motion carried. . (Cont'd) . . . - 152 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday 21st December, 1854 . The yeas ana nays being demanded were taken down as follows: for the amendment . Yeas: Messrs. McIntyre, Johnston - 2 Nays: Messrs. Parish, N. McColl, D. McColl, J. Clark, Wilson, L. J. Clark, Gregory, Weayer, Fowler - 9 . Moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre that no money be paid by the Treasurer of this County to any members of the Board of Road Directors or Engineer until referred to this Council and the amount of order counter-signed by the Warden of this Council. On motion the Council adjourned till two o'clock. . Met again at two o'clock. . The Chairman of Committee on Education submitted report in reference to the application for a sum of E 12.10/ to defray the incidental expenses of the Vienna Grammar School, which application was not entertained by the Committee and reported accordingly. The Council adopted the report without amendment. The Chairman of Committee on Finance submitted Report on Finance. . . Council in Committee of the whole on said report. Mr. Gregory in the Chair. The Committee rose and reported the adoption of the Finance Report without any amendment which was confirmed by the Council. Moved by Mr. Fowler, seconded by N. McColl that the Warden be authorized to sign the several accounts in the Report of the Financial Committee at this sitting of Council. . . (Cont'd) . - 153 - . (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday, 21st December, 1854 D. McColl, seconded by H. McIntyre moves that the salary of the Clerk and Treasurer of this County be seventy five pounds per annum. . In amendment, L. J. Clark, seconded by John Gregory, moves that twenty five pounds be added to the salary of the Clerk of this_ Council, William McKay, in consideration for his daily attendance being required at his office in the Court House according to Statute and that twenty five pounds be added~to the salary of the Treasurer, Henry Black, for the present year. . Amendment carried, original motion lost. . Duncan McColl seconded by L. J. Clark moves that in the event of the Council of Middlesex assuming the half of the Wardsville Bridge, that this Council shall assume the other half according to the Statute in such case made and provided. Motion lost. . The Warden introduced Dr. George Southwick, Member of Parliament for the East riding of Elgin and On motion Dr. Southwick was requested to make state- ment to this Council in reference to Parliamentary action in regard to the Agricultural Block in London, the Southern Railway, and other matters pertaining to this County. Dr. Southwick addressed the Council after which . . Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Weaver moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Southwick for the very able and satisfactory explanation he has made in relation to the various matters of interest to this County. . Duncan McColl, seconded by H. McIntyre moves that this Council takes pleasure in passing a vote of thanks to Thomas Locker, Esquire, Warden, for the satisfactory manner he has conducted the business of the County. The Warden returned thanks. . (Cont'd) . . . - 154 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday, 21st December, 1854 . J. Gregory, seconded by R. Johnston moves that the Warden be instructed to subscribe the sum of ~ 50,000 stock in the Southern Railway Company in accordance with a By-Law passed by the Municipality of the County of Elgin. . Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. McIntyre, moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Greer for his able services during this year to the County. Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Fowler, moved a vote of thanks to C. Fraser, Esquire, County Engineer for his valuable services to the County. . Council adjourned Sine die. . W. McKay Clerk Thomas Locker Warden . . . . . (Cont'd) .