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1857 Minutes - 249 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIFTH SESSION 1856 & 1857 Thursday the 8th day of January, 1857 The Council met at one o'clock afternoon pursuant to notice. The Warden in the Chair. Messrs. Gustin McI-ntyre Leach Harvey McNaughton Chute Members present McCrady McFarlane Nicolls Meek Weaver Ermatinger The previous proceedings were read and authorized to be signed. The Warden addressed the Council. The following communications were read: From the Provincial Secretary in reference to order in Council about Gravel Road. ' From the Sarnia Council in reference to Petition to Parliament in reference to Statute Labour. From the Education Office about annual reports and- Educational Documents. ' From the Queen's Printer intimating that 20 copies of the Tables to Acts in force in Upper Canada in 1856 have been forwarded. From A. Driscoll making application for the office of County Engineer. The Warden submitted statement and report from Daniel Harvey, Esquire in reference to bridge at Blackwood's Pond which was read and adopted. On motion of Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Chute, the Clerk read the tenders received for the purchase of the Gravel Road, after which (Cont'd) - 250 a - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday the 8th day of January, 1857 C' The Council went into Committee of the whole on the question of not accepting a tender for the purchase of the road and readvertising for the sale and lease of the same. c Mr. Chute in the Chair. The Council resumed. The Chairman reported the adoption of the resolution. The question of receiving the report of the Committee was submitted to the Council and lost, after which The Council adjourned till tomorrow morning: William McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) - 250 b - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second Day Friday the 9th day of January, 1857 The Council met at 9 o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Gustin McCrady McIntyre McFarlane Leach Nicolls Harvey Meek McNaughton Ermatinger Chute The proceedings were read and signed, after which Mr. Weaver seconded by Mr. Gustin moves that the tenders submitted by Messrs. J. Morgan and Ross and Company for the purchase of the Port Stanley Gravel be not accepted by this Council. Mr. Gustin, seconded by Mr. McCrady moves that the Warden be authorized to readvertize for tenders to be received by the fourth Monday in January for the purchase of the Gravel Road. the tenders to state the amount offered for the Road over and above ~ 3,000 (the upset price) payable within 20 years in equal annual payments with interest, after which Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that the Warden be authorized to sign a Petition on behalf of this Council to be presented to the Legislature in reference to Statute Labour and in similar terms to the Petition adopted by the Sarnia County Council, after which Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that this Council are informed that an application will be made at the next Session of Parliament for the formation of a new County of which the Townships of Dunwich and Aldborough are to form part. That this Council are decidedly opposed to such alteration and authorize the Warden to sign a petition on behalf of this Council to be presented to the Legislature to that effect. Mr. Meek, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that Freeman Ellisonbe paid the sum of fifty pounds on his contract of driving piles on the Gravel Road near Port Stanley. ~1't U\?>\\l\R'i aGl~ CO (Cont' d) - 251 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Second Day 9th day of January 1857 ( The following accounts were submitted and ordered to be paid, namely Charles Fraser Edition Law Journal Thomas Stacey R. Johnson St. Thomas Post Office Thompson and,Company Sheriff Munro, conveying lunatic Moore to Asylum ~ 7. 5.0 1. 5.0 1 9.15 . 7~ 5.16.0 4.11. 2~ 1. 3.9 1). 9.0 Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that this Council is of opinion -- Charles Fraser is incompetent to discharge the duties of Engineer and now pass a vote of censure on said Charles Fraser in consequence of his neg- lecting and refusing to attend to his duties as County Engineer during the past year and that his resignation be accepted. In amendment, Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Chute moves that this Council highly disapproves of the conduct 'of Charles Fraser as County Engineer of the works at Blackwood Mill Pond and that in consequence of such neglect his services be disposed with. The amendment was lost and the original motion carried. Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that a vote of thanks be tendered to R. Johnson Esquire, Warden of the County for his judicous and impartial services as Warden during the past year, after which Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McIntyre moves that a vote of thanks be tendered to W. McKay Esquire, for the efficient manner in which he has performed the duties of Clerk of this Council during the past year. Warden authorized to sign draft for members wages and this days proceeding, after which on motion The Council adjourned, Sine die. (Cont'd) - 252 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) FIRST SESSION 1857 26th day of January 1857 The Municipal Council of the County of Elgin met in the Court House in St. Thomas on Monday, the 26th day of January 1857. The Clerk in the Chair. The following Gentlemen answered to their names and took their seats as Reeves and Deputy Reeves elected by the several Municipal Councils in the County, the necessary certificates having first been produced from the respective Municipal Clerks in favour of each of the said Gentlemen. NAMES OFFICE MUNICIPALITY Colin McDougald Reeve Aldborough Dugald Leach Reeve Dunwich John Smith Reeve Southwold, , Archibald Brown Deputy Reeve Southwold Randolph Johnson Reeve Yarmouth Andrew Miller Deputy Reeve Yarmouth Joseph Harvey Reeve Malahide Charles Chute Deputy Reeve Malahide J. D. Weaver Reeve Bayham R. J. McNaughton Deputy Reeve Bayham Jacob Cline Reeve South Dorchester J.M. Crawford Reeve Vienna Asa Howard Reeve St. Thomas The members being present the meeting was called to order, after which Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Crawford moves that R. Johnson Esquire, be appointed Warden of the County for the present year. On motion of Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. McDougald the Council adjourned for an hour in order that the Warden elect be sworn in by the County Judge. The Council resumed. (Cont'd) -~~ (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) 26th day of January 1857 The Warden presented his Oath of Office and took the Chair accordingly and addressed the Council. Mr. McFarlane presented his certificate as Deputy Reeve of Dunwich and took his seat at the Council Board. The following communications were read: From the Inspector Generals office, with certified copy of the order in Council transferring the London and Port Stanley Macadaimsed Road to the Municipality of the County of Middlesex. From D. Harvey Esquire, acting Engineer, statement of works under contract on the Gravel Road near Port Stanley. From the Legislative Assembley Office, intimating that eleven copies of six volumes appendices had been for- warded for the Municipal Corporations. From the Warden of the County of Wentworth, containing copy of resolution unanimously adopted by County Council of Wentworth to petition for the repeal of 9th Vic. Chap. 58 in reference to the expenses of criminal Justice in Upper Canada, after which Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. a Committee of Finance be ,appointed members. McNaughton moves that to consist of five The following members were accordingly voted a Committee of Finance: Messrs. McFarlane, Crawford, McDougald, Howard, McNaughton Mr. Wealver, seconded by Mr. Chute moves that a Committee on Public Improvements be appointed in the usual manner to consist of five members. The following members were accordingly voted a Committee of five on Public Improvements: Messrs. Miller, McNaughton, Harvey, Howard, Weaver c after which (Cont'd) ( - L.?"I' - (Elgin County Council Proceedings. 1852 - 1860) 26th day January 1857 Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Cline moves that the Committee on Education be appointed to consist of three members. The following Gentlemen were voted a Committee on Educatipn. Messrs. Crawford, McDougald, McNaughton Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Miller moves that the following members be appointed a Committee to examine the roof of the Court House and Gaol and report to this Council at its present sitting on the best manner of repairing the same viz. Messrs. McFarlane, Leach and Howard Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Miller moves that the communication received by the Clerk from the County of Wentworth be considered by this Council at its earliest convenience. Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that Mr. McLean be an Auditor of the Council for the present year. The Warden named Mr. Claris as an Auditor of the County for the present year. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Crawford moves that the Clerk lay before this Council a statement of receipts and expend- iture till date on account of the Gravel Road shewing-;amount paid or due on contracts. Mr. McDougald. seconded by Mr. Cline moves that Mr. McLachlan be reappointed Local Superintendent of Common Schools in the West Riding of the County for the ensuing year. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Miller moves that Mr. Sheppard be reappointed Local Superintendent of Common Schools in the East Riding of the County of Elgin for the ensuing year and that his salary be the same as the present year, after which Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Howard moves that Mr. Ermatinger and the Revd. Mr. Price be reappointed Trustees of the St. Thomas County Grammar School with term of office for four years. (Cont'd) - <::55 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) 26th January, 1857 /' Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McNaughton moves that Mr. Crawford and J. W. Wrong Esquire be re-appointed Trustees of the Vienna County Grammar School with term of office for four years. c Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that R. Blackwood Esquire and Mr. Glasgow be re-appointed Trustees of the Fingal County Grammar School for four years and that Dr. Stewart be appointed a Grammar School Trustee in place of Dr. Travers, deceased. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Harvey moves that the Clerk lay before this Council statement of appropriations to Grammar Schools for past years. On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. William McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) c' - 256 - , , (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) FIRST SESSION 1857 Second Day Thursday the 27th of January The Council met at nine o'clock according to adjourn- ment. The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Harvey Chute McNaughton Weaver Crawford mcFarlane Brown McDougald Leach Miller Howard Leach Cline The previous days proceedings were read and authorized to be signed, after which The Clerk submitted statement of receipts and expendi- tures on account of the Gravel Road till date, also statement of School appropriations for the previous year. The Council took up the subject of the Gravel Road and on motion the Clerk was authorized to lay before the Council any Tenders he may have received for the purchase of the Gravel Road. The Clerk opened and read the fOllowing Tenders for the purchase of the Gravel Road. James Haight Robert Hepburn James Reynolds & Co. E3250 4010 5055 ~. Reynolds being present was requested by the Warden to explain for the information of the Council in reference to the security he intended to offer for_this road. Mr. Reynolds made statement. The Clerk then read the agreement between this Council and Mr. Blackwood in reference to the section of the bridge at the Mill Pond. The Clerk also read the copy of order in Council received from the Government transferring the Gravel Road to the County of Middlesex. (Cont'd) tc.::;r ~ (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) 27th January 1857 Mr. McFarlane, seconded by Mr. Harvey, moves that this Council in so far as they are empowered to do so dispose of the Gravel Road to Reynolds & Co. for the sum of E5055 payable in 20 years in equal annual installments with in- terest, provided they give collateral security in Real Estate as may be approved of for the amount of one half the purchase money of the road -- the fee simple of the road to be retained by the Council as security for the payments. The road to be disposed of under condition and subject to all agreements, orders in Council and Statutes in force or that may be in force in reference to the same and also subject to a proviso for the keeping of the road in a proper state of repair and that the Warden employ an eminent conveyances to prepare the documents required. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that the Warden be authorized and required to take legal advice in reference to the disposal of the Gravel Road and that Mr. Howard, Mr. Miller, the Clerk and Warden be a Committee to attend to the disposal of the road and obtaining proper security for the same. Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that this Council petition the Legislature at its next Session to amend the Act for the appropriation of the money arising from the Clergy Reserve Fund, so that the distribution be based on the population in each Municipality. Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. McNaughton moves that this Council pay to Mr. Ellison the sum of E50 for work done on contract on the Gravel Road as soon as the Treasurer is in funds for that purpose. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Howard moves that the Magistrates Blanks now in the County Council office be dis- tributed to the Magistrates of the County when called for. The Council adjourned for an hour. Council resumed. Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Leitch moves that a committee of three be appointed to make the best arrangements for the printing of the Auditors Statement and other printing required to be done by the Council and that Mr. Smith, Mr. Howard and the Warden be said Committee. ( C ont ' d) - 258 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) 27th January 1857 Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Howard moves that the report and abstract of the County expenditure be pub- lished in sheets and that a sufficient number be fo~varded to each of the Reeves for general distribution throughout the County and that a By-Law be prepared accordingly. Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that the Clerk be required to procure the usual supply of assess- ment and collectors rolls, also assessment slips that may be required for the current year. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Weaver, moves that the Clerk submit to this Council a statement shewing the state of the ~20,000 loan to take stock in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company also the amount paid by said com~ pany on account of said loan and the agreement between this Council and the company in reference to said loan. The Clerk submitted statement required, after which Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that Daniel Harvey Esquire be appointed County Engineer. In amendment, Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. BrO\Vll moves that the appointment of County Engineer be deferred until next Session of this Council. The amendment was lost and the original motion carried. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Miller moves that with a view to the improvement of the Great Talbot Road, the leading thoroughfare through the County, that this Council afford every facility to enable and encourage the for.mation of private companies for the Macadamizing of said road and would also impress upon the several Municipalities in the County the necessity of granting the necessary privileges for the formation of said companies. In amendment, Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Brown moves that the motion in reference to the appli~ation of companies for the privilege of gravelling Talbot Road be referred to the several Township Municipalities. The original motion was lost and the amendment carried. The yeas and nays being demanded were taken as follows on the amendment. (Cont'd) (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) 27th January, 1857 {' Yeas: Messrs. McFarlane, McDougald, Harvey, Cline, Leach, Smith and Brown = 7 ( Nays: Messrs. Crawford, Weaver, Chute, McNaughton, Howard and Miller = 6 Amendment carried by a majority of one. Mr. McFarlane, seconded by Mr. McDougald moves that Mr. McNaughton, Mr. Howard and Mr. Crawford be appointed a committee to report on the communication received from the Council of the County of Wentworth. The Warden submitted communciation from Mr. McIntyre making application for the office of County Engineer. Council adjourned till nine o'clock tomorrow morning. William McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) (' , -' - 260 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIRST SESSION 1857 Wednesday the 28th day of January, 1857 The Council met at 9 o'clock A.M. Members present Messrs. Crawford McFarlane Leach McDougald Weaver Cline Brovm McNaughton fu~y Chute Miller Smith Howard The previous days proceedings were read and authorized to be signed. The Warden submitted communication from the County Treasurer in reference to maps of the Townships required for his office, also statement of the amounts due from the Municipalities of last years taxes and the liabili- ties Of the County which require now to be provided for, after which Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. McNaughton, moves that in the event of J. Reynolds & Co. failing to produce satis- factory security for the purchase of the Gravel Road the Warden, Mr. Miller, Mr. Howard and the Clerk form a Com- mittee to consider the propriety of readvertising the Road for sale on accepting the Tender of Mr. Hepburn. Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McNaughton, moves that the Warden be authorized to procure the maps required for the Treasurers Office in order to enable the Treasurer to give any information that may be required in reference to non resident lands. ' Mr. Weaver seconded by Mr. Brown, moves that the Report of the Committee appointed to report on the communi- cation received from the County of Wentworth be now received and read. Report read and adopted. Mr. Chute, seconded by Mr. McNaughton moves that the sum of ~ 1,500 now falling due at an early day be provided (Cont'd) - 261 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 28th day of January, 1857 for by the Warden on the most favourable ter.ms for the County and payable in December next. Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr., McNaughton moves that the Warden be authorized to sign a Petition on behalf of this Council to amend the Assessment Act so that Cities, Towns and Villages be assessed in the same manner as Townships. Motion laid over till further consideration. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. McDougald, moves that the members of this Council having been infor.med that reports are in public circulation condemnatory of His Honor Judge Hughes for tyrannical and unjustifiable con- duct on the Bench in ordering the short imprisonment of a Barrister 'for contempt of court during the hearing of a case on the 8th January last, deem it their duty to record their conviction that the said Barrister having committed contempt of court,and refuse~ to explain or retract on the opportunity being given him to do so~ We consider the Judge was perfectly justified in the course he adopted in thus vindicating the honor of the Bench and this Council would also earnestly deprecate the fact that any public manifestation should have been attempted, on such an un- worthy occasion, vindicating any disrespect to the Bench. Above every consideration, the authority of the Bench in the administration of justice ought to be supported with the greatest care by every man in this County, as upon that depends due respect for Law, the security of life, liberty and property in a civilized community. This Council also have every confidence that His Honor, Judge Hughes acts with impartiallity in the discharge of his official duties. The Chairman of Education Committee submitted report which was read. The Council went into Committee of the whole on Report of Education Committee. Mr. Chute in the Chair. Council resumed. (Cont'd) c~ L - 262 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 28th day of January, 1857 The Chairman reported the adoption of the Report with an amendment as follows That the amounts appropriated to County Grammar Schools be the same as last year, that is ~ 100 to the St. Thomas School and ~ 12.10.0 to the Vienna School. On the question of receiving the amended report of the Committee being submitted to the Council, a'further amendment was moved to the second clause in the report to the following effect. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. McNaughton moves that the propriety of granting a County Municipal appropriation for the support of Grammar Schools be referred to the several local Municipalities. The amendment was lost. The yeas and nays being demanded on this amendment were taken as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Cline and McNaughton - 2 Nays: Messrs. McFarlane, McDougald, Harvey, Crawford, Weaver, Brown, Chute, Miller, Smith, Leach and Howard - 11 Majority against amendment - 9 The amended report as submitted by the Committee of the whole was adopted. Council adjourned till nine o'clock tomorrow morning. William McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) - 263 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) FIRST SESSION 1857 Fourth Day Thursday the 29th day of January, 1857 r c The Council met at 9 o'clock A.M. The Warden in the Chair. ~ Messrs. Leach McFarlane McDougald Brown Smith Cline Howard Members present Crawford McNaughton Weaver Harvey Chute Miller c The previous days proceedings were read and author- ized to be signed. The Chairman of the Special Committee appointed to examine the roof of Court House and Goal submitted report which was read and on motion adopted, after which Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Chute moves that the Warden be required to take immediate steps for the collection of the balance of rent of Toll Gates due by Mr. Fraser, late lessee of Tolls on the Port Stanley Gravel Road. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Harvey, moves that with reference to the Report of Education adopted the previous day, the expediency of appropriating any amount for the support of County Grammar Schools be first submitted to the Township Municipalities. The yeas and nays being demanded were taken as follows: l c c Yeas: Messrs. Cline, Chute, Harvey, McFarlane, Leach, Brown and McDougald - 7 ( ",-, Nays: Messrs. Crawford, McNaughton, Weaver, Howard, Miller and Smith - 6 Motion carried by a m~jority of 1 Mr. Crawford, seconded by Mr. Weaver, moves that a grant of ~ 87.10 be made for the use of the St. Thomas c (Cont'd) c c - 264 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday the 29th day of January, 1857 Grammar School and ~ 25 for the Vienna Grammar School. Motion lost. Moved by Mr. Crawford, seconded by Mr. McNaughton that the sum of five pounds be appropriated for the pUrpose of procuring a time piece in the County Court Room. , Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. McNaughton moves that this Council authorize the payment of ~ 200 to each of the Municipalities of Bayham and St. Thomas for the following purposes: The erection of a Fire Engine House in St. Thomas and improving the Talbot Road in the Township of Bayham. Motion lost. The yeas and nays being demanded were taken as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Howard, McNaughton, Weaver and Crawford - 4 Nays: Messrs. McDougald, Smith, Cline, Chute, Harvey, Miller, Brown, Leach, McFarlane - 9 Majority against the motion - 5 Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. McNaughton, moves that a further insurance of ~ 3,000 be effected on the County Buildings, the present insurance being only ~ 6,000 or one half the cash. Mr. McFarlane, seconded by Mr. Leitch, moves that the stone now laying in the Court House Yard be disposed of to the highest bidder. Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Miller moves that the Sheriff be requested to employ a person to clear the snow and ice from the roof of the Court House and Jail and to see that it is kept clear during the remainder of the Winter. Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Crawford, moves in conse- quence of a misconception on the part of this Council in reference to the Grammar School Grant in as much that if no County appropriation is made the School will be dis- continued and thereby the Government Grant will not be (Cont'd) , - 265 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday the 29th day of January, 1857 available, therefore this Council grant the same amounts as last year, namely ~ 100 to the St. Thomas School and ~ 12.10.0 ~o the Vienna School. c Mr. Fraser appeared before the Council and made state- ments in reference to the balance owing by him on rent of Toll Gates. ,,--, Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that the application of Mr. Fraser for a deduction on his arrears of Toll Gate rent be laid over till next session of Coun- cil and that proceedings be not commenced against him till that time. The following accounts were submitted and ordered to be paid as follows: N. W. Bates, printing Burke & Travers Brown & Adams Burk & Travers John Sells Daniel Harvey Henry Black ~ 2. O. 0 2.16. ) ).1).11 22. 9. 2 ). 5. 0 6. 5. 0 ). o. 0 Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves as this Council have been informed the Revd. Mr. Price has no desire to be reappointed to the office of Grammar School Trustee, that the Revd. Mr. Doake of Port Stanley be appointed to said office for four years. The Warden was authorized to sign draft for members wages. Council adjourned till called by the Warden. W. McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) c - 266 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) SECOND SESSION 1857 The Municipal Council of the County of Elgin met pur- suant to notice in the Court House in St. Thomas on Tues- day the 16th day of June. The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. McNaughton Weaver Smith McDougald McFarlane Leitch Miller Chute Cline Brown Howard Crawford Harvey The proceedings of the last day of the previous ses- sion were read and ordered to be signed. The Warden addressed the Council and submitted the following communications which were read by the Clerk. Auditors Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, also Report on the Financial Affairs of the County for the previous year. Auditors Report of School Accounts. Communication from the Education Office containing statement of apportionment of the Government Grant for Common Schools. From the Inspector General's Office in reference to the Order in Council to dispose of Gravel Road. From too County Council of the County of Kent with copy of Minutes in reference to the appropriation of ~ 25 on the County Line between Aldborough and Orford. From'the Norfolk County Council with copy of By-Law to appropriate the sum of twenty-five pounds on the Eastern boundary of the County between the Townships of Houghton and Bayham. From the Revd. W. Price in reference to the office of Grammar School Trustee. (Cont'd) - 267 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 16th day of June, 1857 ( Communication from the County Treasurer in reference to the state of the finances of the County. Estimate of expenditure required to be provided for during the current year. Communication from John Burwell enclosing petition from the Commissioners of the Port Burwell Swing Bridge asking a Grant of fifty pounds in aid of said bridge. Referred to Committee on Public Improvements. The Clerk also read communications from Dr. Southwick, M.P. East Riding, County of Elgin acknowledging receipt of Petition intrusted to his care to be presented to the House of Assembly. From Mr. Macbeth, M.P. for the West Riding of the County acknowledging receipt of Petitions to the Legislative Assembly. From the Honorable Colonel Prince L. C. acknowledging receipt of Petitions of this Council and by him pre- sented to the Legislative Council. The Warden made statement in reference to the dis- posal of the Gravel Road and laid before the Council the legal opinion of Mr. Wilson, thereon also the Indenture of Lease and Bond from Mr. Hepburn and securities for the transfer of the Road. The Warden intimated to the Council that he had in accordance with resolution of Council effected a further insurance of ~ 3,000 on the County Buildings in the fol- lowing offices: ( Phoenix Fire Company Monarch Fire Company ~2,OOO 1.000 ~3,000 Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Cline, 'moves that a Special Committee of seven be appointed for the purpose of equalizing the Assessment Rolls for the year 1857 and that said Committee be composed of the following members, namely Messrs. Howard, Crawford, Smith, Millar, McNaughton, Harvey and McDougald. (Cont'd) - 268 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) Tuesday the 16th day of June, 1857 Mr. mcDougald gave notice that tomorrow he would move the Council into Committee of the whole on a motion in reference to the Great'Southern Railway question. ' On motion the Council adjourned till 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. I I W. McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) - 269 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) r,: SECOND SESSION 1857 Second Day Wednesday the 17th June The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present , , Messrs. McNaughton McFarlane Harvey Weaver Smith Chute Crawford The previous days proceedings were read and! ized to be signed. C A petition was presented from A. McIntyre ai Alexander Love, securities for Mr. Fraser, late! , of the Toll Gates on the Gravel Road. McDoW' Brown ' Howar,' Milla' Leitr' " Cline! The Petition was received and read when on! the Council was put into Committee of the whole petition. Mr. Harvey in the Chair. The Council resumed. C The Chairman reported the adoption of the I resolution, that ! In consequence of the London and Port Star! having been completed sooner than was expected,! mittee exonerate the securities of John Frasezl payment of ninety pounds seventeen shillings al! pence being one half the amount now due by sai< Fraser as arrears of rent of Toll Gates for l8_! that three months be allowed said securities t! amount by giving a joint note to the County Tre! payable with interest. C' (! - 270 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) Wednesday the 17th June, 1857 On the question of adopting the recommendation of the Committee, the yeas and nays were taken as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Weaver, Howard, Crawford, Millar, McFarlane, Chute, Leach, Brown, and McNaughton - 9 ' Nays: Messrs. McDougald, Harvey, Cline and Smith _ 4 The recommendation of the Committee was carried by a majority of five and adopted. On motion the Council adjourned till half past one o'clock. Council resumed. Mr. McDougald presented copies of notices served on George Hill and George Henry that an application would be made at this Session of Council for an order to open the Road allowance between Lots Number one and Letter D on the Eleventh and Twelfth Concession Aldborough, said notice dated 6th June 1857, after which Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Crawford moves that the Warden be authorized to issue an order to open the Road allowance between Lots Numbers one and Letter D on the Eleventh and Twelfth Concessions of Aldborough and that said allowance be opened by the first day of August next. The following Petitions were presented: From William Gardiner and others, inhabitants of' the Township of Aldborough in aid of a bridge over the River Thames at the Village of Cashmere. Of Samuel H. Mann praying for indemnification of losses sustained in erecting a bridge over the River Thames. Also petition of Daniel Decow and others of Dunwich praying aid in the erection of a bridge over the River Thames between the Townships of Dunwich and Southwold. Of Francis A. Tait and others of Southwold praying aid in erection of a bridge Over the River Thames (Cont'd) ~~'l ~CO~ ~\..\'>> - ?:.(J. - (Elgin County Council Proceedings. 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 17th June. 1857 ( Of George Southwick and 100 others of the County of Elgin praying that compensation be granted to Sanuel Harvey Mann for losses sustained in the erection of a bridge over the River Thames. Of Gould Hazzard and others of the Townships of Malahide and Yarmouth praying for aid in the erection of a bridge across the Catfish on the lake shore, after which (' c Mr. McNaughton. seconded by Mr. Brown. moves that all Petitions for grants of money for the erection of bridges or other improvements be submitted to the Committee on Public Improvements. Mr. Crawford. seconded by Mr. McDougald. moves that this Council do pass a By-Law establishing the same and that the Keeper thereof be allowed two shillings and six pence for each prisoner committed to his custody in addition to his usual fees as Constable. c c The Chairman of the Special Committee appointed to equalize the Assessment Rolls presented report. On motion of Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Crawford, moves that the report be now read. The report was read and on motion adopted by the Council, after which c Mr. Howard. seconded by Mr. Cline. moves that the question of the equalization of Assessment Rolls be recon- sidered. c Motion lost. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Miller moves that this Council fully alive to the interests of the Counties on the northern shores of Lake Erie are of opinion that a charter for a direct line of Railway from the Detroit River to some point on the Niagara River is essentially desirable and that the conduct of Dr. Southwick, the Member for East Elgin in advocating a through Charter and otherwise exerting himself for local improvements meet with our decided and unqualified approval. And we hereby tender him the thanks c c (Cont'd) c L - 272 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) Wednesday the 17th day of June 1857 of this Council for the course he has taken in Parliament in connection with County affairs, and hope that he will still persist along with Messrs. Foley, Fraser, Christie, McDonald and others in demanding from Parliament a Charter for a direct Southern line totally untrammelled and un- connected with the corruption that have already been practised under the exisiting Charters. The Council was put into Committee of the whole on the above motion. Mr. Crawford in the Chair. The Chairman reported the adoption of the above reso- lution. On the question of receiving the report of the Committee, the yeas and nays were taken on the second clause as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Weaver, Howard, Cline, Chute, Millar, Crawford, Smith and McNaughton _ 8 Nays: Messrs. McDougald, Harvey and Brown - 3 Majority in favour of the clause - 5 The motion was carried and the report of the Committee was received and adopted without amendment. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Smith moves that the Warden be authorized to sign a Petiton on behalf of this Council to be presented to the Provincial Government pray- ing that in the event of a new Lunatic Asylum being built that the Town of St. Thomas be selected as the most eligible site for said Asylum. The Council adjourned. William McKay Clerk R. "Johnson Warden (Cont'd) - 273 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SECOND SESSION 1857 Thursday the 18th day of June, 1857 The Council met at 9 o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. ( ( Members present Messrs. Howard Weaver McNaughton Harvey McDougald Brown Crawford McFarlane Cline Leach Millar Chute ( \- The previous days proceedings were read and author- ized to be signed, after which Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Brown moves that whereas the resolution in reference to the passing of a B~-Law to establish the Vienna Lock Up House would increase the amount of expenditure of County Funds it is resolved that said resolution be rescinded. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Howard, moves that the resolution passed last session appointing Mr. Doake a Trustee of the St. Thomas Grammar School be rescinded. Mr. McFarlane, seconded by Mr~ McDougald moves that with reference to the resolution passed yesterday, Messrs. McIntyre and Love be allowed six, nine and twelve months to pay the sum of ~ 90.17.8 with interest on account of John Fraser. Motion lost. The yeas and nays being demanded were taken as follows: Nays: Messrs. Weaver, Leach, Howard, Crawford, McFarlane and McDougald - 6 Messrs. Cline, Harvey, Chute, Millar, Smith, Brown and McNaughton - 7 ' Motion lost by a majority of one Yeas: (Cont'd) - 274 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) Thursday the 18th day of June, 1857 Mr. McFarlane, seconded by Mr. McDougald mOVes that in reference to the amount of ~ 90.17.8 to be paid by Messrs. McIntyre and Love they be allowed six, nine and twelve months to make the payments with interest. Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Leach moves that Edward Horton Esquire, Barrister is in the opinion of this Coun- cil a fit and proper person to receive the appointment of County Attorney for this County and that this Council authorize the Warden to sign a Petition to the Government to that effect. The Warden submitted a communication from Dr. Southwick with nine copies of Reports of the Commissions of Crown Lands and Public Works for the members of the Council from the East Riding of the County. The Warden also submitted a communication from Sheriff Munro in reference to furniture required for his office and an oven for the use of the Jail, after which Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that a vote of thanks be given to Dr. Southwick for the handsome donation of books presented to the Reeves and Deputy Reeves of East Elgin. Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Brown, that in refer- ence to the communication of Sheriff munro in reference to the furnishing of his office and alterations wanted for the Gaolers convenience this Council leave the matter to his own jUdgement and economical arrangement. Mr. Millar seconded by Mr. McNaughton, moves that the Warden be authorized to effect a loan on the most favourable terms sufficient to meet the liabilities of the County until the taxes may be collected for the pre- sent year and that the Warden and other officers of the Council are hereby authorized to sign such papers as may be required this Council therefore hereby fully indemni- fies them from any loss they may sustai~in so doing. Mr. Cline, seconded by mr. Smith, moves that the Warden make statement for the information of this Coun- cil whether any dividends will be made on the stock in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company this year. The Warden made statement, after which (Cont'd) (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Thursday the 18th day of June. 1857 ( Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that in consequence of the great expense entailed on this County on account of the ~20,000 stock held in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company, this Council deems it,ad- vis able for the interests of the County to dispose of the same to the best advantage and that an advertisement be inserted in the Dispatch and Free Press papers to that effect. (' Motion lost. In amendment Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that it would not be adviable to dispose of the stock in the London and Port Stanley Railway Company at present on account of the unfavourable state of the money market but it is advisable that it be disposed of when a favourable opportunity presents itself. This amendment was carried and the original motion was lost. The Report of Committee on Public Improvements was submitted and read. after which Mr. McNaughton. seconded by Mr. Brown, moves that the Report of Committ~e on Public Improvements be adopted without amendment. Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Leach. moves that one hundred pounds be appropriated towards the erection of a bridge across the River Thames between the Townships of Aldborough and the Township of Mosa and a like sum for a bridge between Dunwich and Ekfrid. Motion lost. Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that the Treasurer's Bonds be increased so as to secure the County in the amount of money that may come into his hands and that he find securities to th~ amount>of B 10.000. said securities to be subject to the approval of the County Council. On motion the Council adjourned. William McKay Clerk R. Johnson Warden (Cont'd) Ci - 276 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) SECOND SESSION 1857 Friday 19th June, 1857 The Council met at 9 o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present Messrs. Weaver Cline Brown Millar McNaughton Howard Chute McDougall McFarlane Leach Harvey Smith Crawford The proceedings of the previous day were read and signed, after which The Chairman of Finance Committee submitted report which was read. On motion the Report of Finance Committee with the estimates required to be provided for was adopted by the Council. Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. McFarlane moves that a By-Law be submitted for the purpose of appointing the mover and Mr. Millar, Commissioners or overseers for the improvement of that part of the boundary between the Municipalities of St. Thomas and Yarmouth which lies South of St. Thomas. Mr. McFarlane, seconded by Mr. Brown, moves that the resolution passed yesterday in reference to the recommen- dation of Mr. Horton to the office of County Attorney be rescinded. The yeas and nays being demanded were as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Brown, Cline, Chute, Smith, McFarlane and Millar - 6 Nays: Messrs. McNaughton, Harvey, McDougall, Crawford, Leach, Howard and Weaver - 7 Motion lost by a majority of one (Cont'd) - 277 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Friday 19th June, 1857 ( The Clerk submitted By-Law Number 47 in reference to the appointment of Local Superintendents of Common Schools and sub-treasurers of School Monies which was read a first) second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 48 to raise a sum equivalent to the Legislative Grant for the support of Common Schools was submitted and on motion read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 49 to raise by assessment the several amounts required for general purposes during the current year was submitted and on motion read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 50 granting certain sums of money for the support of Grammar Schools and appointing Grammar School Trustees in this County was submitted and on motion read a first, second and third time and finally passed. By-Law Number 57 in reference to the boundary line south of the Village of St. Thomas was submitted and on motion read a first, second and third time and finally passed. c c c c Robt. Jo McNaughton Chairman (Cont'd) c c c c - 278 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) THIRD SESSION 1857 Tuesday the 8th December, 1857 The Council met according to adjournment. Members present Messrs. Millar McNaugh ton Crawford Cline Harvey Weaver Chute McDougald Smith Brown Howard McFarlane Mr. Daniel A. McCallum presented certificate of office and took his seat as Reeve of Dunwich in place of Mr. Leach resigned. The Warden not being present it was moved by Mr. Chute, seconded by Mr. McDougall that Mr. Howard be appointed Chairman. In amendment it was moved by Mr. Millar, seconded by Mr. Smith, that Mr. McNaughton be appointed Chairman. On the question being put the original motion was lost and the amendment carried. Mr. McNaughton took the Chair accordingly and addressed the Council, after which The proceedings of the last day of the previous ses- sion were read and authorized to be signed, after which The following communications were submitted and read: From R. Johnson, Esquire, Warden of the County. From the Provincial Secretary's office acknowledging receipt of Petition recommending the appointment of Edward Horton, Esquire, Barrister for the office of County Attorney. - From the same acknowledging receipt of Petition in reference to the erection of a Lunatic Asylum at St. Thomas. From the Provincial Secretary's office about Statutes. (Cont'd) - 279 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 8th December, 1857 From the Legislative Assembly office transmitting eleven copies of Journals of Legislative Assembly. From the Education office in reference to Meteorologi- cal instruments for the Senior County Grammar Schools. From the office of Attorney General Upper Canada relating to the sum of ~ 225 due 23rd May last on account of the purchase of part of the London and Brantford Road. ,- I c ( From Mr. Street. Treasurer of Middlesex in reference to the same and intimating that the payment of said sum had been overlooked. c From the Secretary of Board of Trustees St. Thomas County Grammar School intimating the removal of the Revd. Wm. Price, one of the Trustees. From the Secretary of Board of Public Instruction making application for the ~ 25 to pay incidental expenses. c From W. B. Richards, Esquire with Grand Jury Present- ment Spring Assizes, 1857. The Chairman also submitted Annual Report of the Directors of the London and Port Stanley Railway Company, also Bond of the County Treasurer with securities for ten thousand pounds, after which c c Mr. Mitchell presented copy of a notice given to Wm. Shore, Esquire that an application would be made for an order to open the allowance for road between Lot lettered D East on the North Branch of Talbot Road in Southwold and the rear of Lots Number 44 and 45 on the North side of Talbot Road East and Lots lettered A, Band C in the Gore between said Lot Number 45 and 46 North of Talbot Road East in the said Township of Southwold. Mr. Mitchell appeared before the Council and made state- ment in reference to said road allowance. William Shore Esquire, also made statement in relation to the same, after which c Mr. McDougall, seconded by Mr. Howard, moves that the application made by Mr. Mitchell for an order to open the (Cont'd) c c - 280 - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Tuesday the 8th December, 1857 road allowance between Lot lettered D East on the North Branch of Talbot Road in Southwold and the rear of Lots numbered 44 and 45 on the North side of Talbot Road East and Lots lettered A, Band C in the Gore between said Lot number 45 and 46 North of Talbot Road East in the said Township of Southwold be laid over for further con- sideration till next session of Council, after which Mr. McDougall, seconded by Mr. Brown moves that the Revd. Mr. Young be appointed a Trustee of the St. Thomas County Grammar School in place of the Revd. Mr. Price removed. ' Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Millar moves that the appropriation of ~ 25 required by the Secretary of Board of Public Instruction be granted by this Council for the Western Section and that the sum of ~ 12.10.0 be granted to the Eastern Section of Board of Public Instruction for incidental expenses. , Mr. McDougall submitted copy of a notice served on Mr. George Henry stating that an application would be made at this session of Council for an order to open ~he road allowance between Lots letter D and number one in the Twelfth Concession of Aldborough, after which Mr. McDougall, seconded by Mr. Howard moves that an order be granted to open the road allowance between Lots lettered D and number one in the Twelfth Concession of Aldborough, said road to be opened by first day of January next, after which , Mr. Chute, seconded by Mr. Howard, moves that this Council adjourn till nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Mr. M. Crawford Chairman (Cont'd) (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) THIRD SESSION 1857 " , Second Day Wednesday the 9th December, 1857 ( The Council met at 9 o'clock according to adjournment. The Warden being absent on account of sickness and in the absence of Mr. McNaughton, Chairman of the previous day, Mr. Crawford was appointed Chairman. Members present c Messrs. Millar Harvey Chute Cline McCallum Weaver McNaughton The previous days proceedings were read and authorized to be signed, after which Brown Smith McDougall Crawford McFarlane Howard (' ( Mr. McDougall, seconded by-Mr. McCallum moves that in the opinion of this Council the action of the Council of 1855 granting the sum of ~ 5 towards the pUblication of Mr. Kearney's pamphlet was unjUdicious and although this Council consider themselves bound to pay the amount they would object to such grants in future; after which Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Millar moves that the Bond of Henry Black, County Treasurer and securities sub- mitted the previous day are considered satisfactory and that this Council accept the same. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Chute, moves that a reduc- tion of two shillings and sixpence per day be made on the payment to County Councillors for their services while attending the sessions of County Council. In amendment Mr. McDougall, seconded by Mr. Howard moves that the motion submitted by Mr. Cline be laid over for further consideration. l. c The original motion was lost and the amendment carried. ( (Cont'd) c l, (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 9th December, 1857 The yeas and nays being called for were taken down as follows: On the amendment Yeas: Messrs. Howard, McDougall, Harvey, Smith, Weaver, McCallum, McFarlane, Millar and McNaughton - 9 Nays: Messrs. Brown, Chute and Cline - 3 Majority for amendment - 6 Mr. McDougall, seconded by Mr. Howard, moves that the County Treasurer do furnish this Council at its present Session with a statement of all the Lands in arrears for taxes for five years. l Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Millar moves that the account of Messr. MacLear and Company Toronto, for mar- riage Registry Books and blank returns procured by the Clerk of the Peace and amounting to the sum of one hundred and fifty-one dollars and seventy five cents be ordered to be paid by the Treasurer of the County, after which Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Cline moves that the Warden of this County be required to petition the Legis- lature of this Province on behalf of this Council at the next session of Parliament to repeal that clause of the Act which requires the publications of the return of Summary Convictions in some newspaper of the County and that instead thereof the respective County Municipalities be empowered to decide as to the most judicious manner of publishing the same. ' Moved by Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Smith that all accounts rendered to this Council be mad~ out in dollars and cents and that the Treasurer's Books be kept in like manner from and after the first day of January next. ( ( On motion the Council adjourned till two o'clock afternoon. ( (Cont'd) ( ~'f{ \.~~ ~ ( (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 9th December, 1857 ( The Council resumed, after which Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. McNaughton, moves that the account of R. Johnson, Warden be paid to the amount of eight pounds four shillings, being the amount which appears to be due for services rendered to the County. Moved by Mr. McNaughton, seconded by Mr. Millar that the accounts now submitted and examined be paid as per schedule annexed. c ( Philip Hall (Masonry) Thomas Stacey (Work at Jail) Thomas Ridout (Hardware, etc.) Henry Black (Sundries) John Wyatt (Work at Court House) John Sells (Stove, etc.) Burke & Travers (5 accts. advertising) William Anderson Thomas Kegan (Mason) George Pons ford (Building oven) Alexander Love Hart, Newman & Co. (Canvas, etc.) Randolph Johnson William Jackson (Chairs) St. Thomas Post Office Roof Committee :b .1J. l~ c 8. o. 0 J1.11. 5 11.1.11 4. 7. 6 J. 6.10~ JO.lO. 0 2. 2. 6 14.10. 0 c 15.16. J 1. 5. 0 2. 7. 2 8. 4. 0 c 2.10. 0 4. 1.10 10.10. 0 :b 150.17. 8 c (Cont'd) c c - GV"i' - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) Wednesday the 9th December 1857 Mr. Howard, Chairman qf Court House Roof Committee sub- mitted report which was read and on motion of Mr. McNaughton seconded by Mr. Millar it was, resolved, that the report of the Committee appointed to examine and attend to the putting on of a new roof on the Court House be adopted and that the Warden be authorized to sign drafts for the payment thereof, after which Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that this Council regrets to learn that severe indisposition pre- vents the Warden, R. Johnson Esquire, from being with them at this the last session of 1857, and while deeply sym- pathising with the Warden in his severe affliction, trusts that he will soon recover from his illness and be restored to his former usefulness -- and this Council take this opportunity of expressing their approbation and hereby tender him a vote of thanks for his very efficient and impartial services as their Warden and that the Clerk be required to forward a copy of this resolution to R. Johnson Esquire. On motion the Council adjourned till nine o'clock to- morrow morning. Wm. McKay Clerk Robert J. McNaughton Chairman (Cont'd) (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 - 1860) 1857 ,- , Thursday the 10th day of December 1857 The Council met at 9 o'clock according to adjournment. Members present (' Messrs. McCallum McDougald McFarlane Brown Smith Crawford Weaver McNaughton Chute Harvey Millar Cline c The Warden not being present on account of ill health Mr. McNaughton was appointed Chairman. The proceedings of the previous day were read and signed, after which The Chairman submitted statement of land in arrears for taxes in the Townhips of Aldborough and Dunwich for five years, which was read, when Mr. Crawford, seconded by Mr. McDougald moves that the Warden be directed to issue an order to the Treasurer to proceed in accordance with the statute to collect all arrears of taxes due upon Wild Lands in the County for five years and that the Treasurer forthwith notify the same to the reputed owners of said lands. Mr. Cline, seconded by Mr. Weaver moves that in future the Warden receive no payment from this County for his services as a Director of the London and Port Stanley Railway..Company and this Council are of opinion that the Railway Company should provide for such services. Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. McCallum moves that the Act requiring the County Council to provide for the pay- ment of all accounts certified and ordered to be paid by the Sheriff and Clerk of the Peace be amended and that the Warden be authorized to sign a petition to Parliament to that effect so that all expenditures of the County be under the control of the County Council, after. which c Mr. McDougald, seconded by Mr. Howard moves that as soon as any of the instalments on the Gravel Road become due that the same be at once collected and that the c (Cont'd) c c - LC5b - (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1852 _ 1860) 10th December 1857 condition of the Board of Sale be strictly carried out and the attendtion of Mr. Hepburn be directed to the bad state of the road and bridge, after which it was Moved by Mr. McFarlane and seconded by Mr. Millar, that George Macbeth Esquire, member of Parliament for the West Riding of the County of Elgin having given every attention in his place in Parliament to matters intrusted to him and for his general attention to the local interests of the County, this Council tender him their thanks for his valuable services and that the Clerk furnish him with a copy of this resolution. The Yeas and Nays being called for were taken down as follows: Yeas: Messrs. Cline, Weaver, Smith, McDougald, Millar and McFarlane = 6 Nays: Messrs. Crawford, Chute, Harvey, McCallum, Brown and Howard = 6 ' Motion carried by casting vote of the Chairman. Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Cline moves that this Council tender their thanks to William McKay Esquire, Clerk of this Council, for the efficient manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office for the present year. On motion the Chairman was authorized to sign draft for members wages while attending Council. Moved by Mr. Weaver and seconded by Mr, McFarlane, that this Council adjourn, Sine die. W. McKay Clerk Levi Fowler, Warden (Cont'd)