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1863 Minutes -93- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) FIRST SESSION 1863 27th January, 1863. Tuesday the 27th day of January. The Reeves and Deputy Reeves of the several Munici- palities in the County met this day in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Institution Act and having filed certificate~ of qualifications with the Clerk took their seats at the Council Board as follows. John McKillop Archibald Thompson John Galbraith Daniel Decow John Smith David King Daniel Luton Howard Welding John Clunas Tell Nairn Isaac Chambers George Suffel J. W. Dobbie W. A. Glover Reeve Deputy Reeve Deputy Reeve Deputy Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Reeve Reeve Deputy Aldborough Wardsville .. Aldborough Dunwich Iona It It Southwold Talbotville .. st. Thomas Yarmouth Oswell " Sparta S. Dorchester Clunis Malahide Aylmer II Aylmer Vienna Vienna Bayham Dereham " Pt. Burwell 42 miles 30 16 14 5 2 9 12 18 12 17 28 25 30 II " " " " " " " II " " " .. The members present were called to order. The Clerk in the Chair. After which it was moved by Mr. Glover seconded by Mr. Dobbie that George Suffel be elected Warden of this County for the present year. motion lost. (cont'd) -94- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1862-1867) 27th January, 186J. In amendment first, Mr. Chambers moved seconded by Mr. Smith and resolved that Thomas M. Nairn be Warden of this County for the present year. Lost. In amendment, It was moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that Daniel Decow be Warden of the County for the present year. - lost. The amendments and main motion were put and lost. Moved by Mr. John Galbraith be year. Thompson seconded by Mr. Decow that Warden of the County for the present motion not put. In amendment first it was moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Clunas that Daniel Luton be elected Warden of this County for the present year. amendment carried. In amendment second it was, Moved by Mr. Chamber seconded by Mr. Smith that Thomas M. Nairn be Warden of the County for the present year. The second amendment was then put and lost. The first amendment was carried by casting vote of Mr. Luton the Reeve of Yarmouth the Municipality having the largest number of names on the last Revised Assessment Roll. The Clerk declared Mr. Luton duly elected Warden. The Warden elect having made and subscribed the dec- laration of office before the Clerk then took the Chair and addressed the Council. The proceeding of the last day of the previous ses- sion were read and authorised to be signed after which the following communications were read. From J. W. Dobbie resigning office of County Engineer. (cont'd) -95- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 27th January, l8~ From the Warden of the United Churches of Northumber- land and Durham with copy of petition to the Legislature in reference to mile~ to members of County Council. From the Council of the County of Lambton, with copy of petition to the Legislature in reference to summoning Jurors. From the ..Education office in reference to prison library From the Governor's Secretary acknowledging receipt of address of this Council to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. From E. A. Meredith Assistant Secretary, in reference to the number of Municipalities in the County. From E. A Meredith Assistant Secretary, in reference to blank returns to be' furnished to the Reeve of each Municipality in the County. From Revd. Anthony Scott Fingal in reference to the office of Local Superintendent of Schools for the West Riding of the County. From the County Treasurer with Financial Statement of Assets and Liablities. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Nairn that the Revd. Edmund Sheppard be re-appointed Local Superintendent of Schools for the East Riding of the County of Elgin with salary same as previous year, carried. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that Colin McDugald be appointed auditor of this County for the current year. carried. The Warden nominated Mr. Kirkland Aylmer an Auditor for the present year. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council confirm the appointment of Mr. Kirkland the nominee of the Warden as Auditor of the County for the current year. carried. (cont'd) -96- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 27th January, l86J. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council now proceed to the election of the Standing Com- mittees on Finance Education and Public Improvements and that said Committee consist of five members each. carried. The following members were accordingly voted Com- mittees onpinance. Messrs Nairn, Smith, Decow, Glover, and Clunas. Education. Messrs Dobbie, Nairn, Suffel, Glover and McKillop. Public Improvements. Messrs Galbraith, Smith, McKillop, Clunas and Dobbie. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Glover that the Warden Mr. Smith and Mr. Nairn be special Committee to furnish supplies to Gaol and printing and also' to meet the Inspectors of Prisons when they visit this County. carried. In amendment it was, ,_Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that the Committee on Gaol Supplies printings et~,consist of Messrs Decow, Smith and Clunas. lost. Which amendment was lost and original motion carried. Moved by Mr. Decow seconded by Mr. Smith that this Council adjourn till ten o'clock tomorrow morning. lost. Moved by'Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council do now adjourn till nine o'clock tomorrow morning to allow the Standing Committee to meet. William McKay County Clerk Daniel Luton Warden. -97- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) FIRST SESSION 1863 28th January, 1863. Wednesday the 28th January. The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Mesrs. McKillop Thompson Galbraith Decow Welding Dobbie Smith King Chambers Nairn Suffel Clunas. Glover The proceedings of the previous day were read and authorised to be signed. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that the County Treasurer be hereby auth6rised to pay on the order of the County Engineer countersigned by the Warden the sum of Sixty :iwo dollars and ,eighty ;six cents for making approaches to the Wardsville Bridge as recommended by the Committee on Public Improvements and adopted at last session of this Council. carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. McKillop that the resignation of T. W. Dobbie Esqr. County Engineer be accepted. carried. Moved by Mr. Glover seconded by Mr. Suffel that H. A. Gustin and the Revd. H. B.Jessop be appointed Trustee's of the Vienna Grammar School. carried. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Glover that Robert Nicholl be appointed Trustee of the Vienna Grammar School in place of George Raymond who has left the School limits. carried. (cont'd) -98- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 27th January, 186J. Moved by Mr. King seconded by Mr. Smith that the Revd. D. Caulfield and Dr. Southwick be reappointed Trustees of the St. Thomas County Grammar School. carried. In amendment it was. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Suffel that the Revd. Dr. Caulfield and C. D. Paul Esqr. be appointed Grammar School Trustees for the St. Thomas County Grammar School in place of the Trusxees whose term of office now expires. Which amendment was lost and the original motion carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. McKillop that this Council do now adjourn till two o'clock afternnon in order to give time for the Committees to make out their reports. The Council resumed. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Glover that the parties interested in the complaint against Mr. J. S. McColl Superintendent of Schools for the West riding be now heard. carried. Mr. James McQueen being present made statement in re- ference to the Local Superintendent of Schools for the West riding of the County. Moved by Mr. John Clunas, seconded by Mr. Archibald Thomson that J. S. McColl Local Superintendent of Schools for the West riding of Elgin be heard by this Council. carried. Mr. McColl made statement before the Council in re- ference to School Section No. 13 in Southwold and submitted petition of Amasa Wood and others in reference to the Local Superintendent of the West Riding. After which Mr. Nairn moved seconded by Mr. Clunas that this council having heard the matter of complaint (cont'd) -99- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 28th January, l86J. brought by Mr. James McQueen on behalf of the Trustees of School Section number thirteen Southwold against Mr. J. S. McColl Local Superintendent of schools for the West Riding of the County together with the explanations of Mr. McColl fullyexorerate him from the charges embodied in the com- plaint and consider that his course in the premises was justifiable and strictly in accordance with the School Act. . carried. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that John S. McColl be reappointed Local Superintendent of Schools for the West riding of Elgin for the current year at the same salary as previous year. carried Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Dobbie that a petition be presented by this Council to the Legislative assembly praying for the passage of a private act to continue in the Corporation of the County the management and control of that part of the London and Port Stanley Gravelled Road lying within the limits of the ~own of st. Thomas and to declare the same to be held under the present Lease of said road to Robert Hepburn subject to all the right and liabilities existing by virtue of said Lease before the Incorporation of said Town. carried. Messrs Hepburn and Johnson being present, made statement to the Council in reference to previous resolution. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Dobbie that Messrs Nairn, Decow and Smith be a Special Committee to Cooperate with a Solicitor for preparing a special act in conformity with the resolution last passed and to take such steps in conjunction with the Council of the Town of St. Thomas as they may think advisable for the passing of the same. carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Thomson that the petition of Amasa Wood and others in reference to the Local Superintendent for the West riding be received and entertained. __ oN l\B\'\J\\\'1 al>l\~ rooUN" (cont'd) -100- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 28th January, 186J. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Glover that in consequence of the defalcation of the collection of the Township of Malahide this Council do grant the Cor- poration of the Townships of Malahide one year to pay the sum of four ~housand four hundred dollars being arrears of Taxes due to the County. carried. Moved by Mr. Glover seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council adjourn till nine o'clock tomorrow morning. William McKay County Clerk Daniel Luton Warden -101- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) FIRST SESSION 1863 Third Day 29th January, 186J. Thursday the 29th day of January. The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Messrs. Suffel Dobbie Glover Nairn McKillop King Welding Chambers Thompson Clunas Smith Galbraith Decow The proceedings of the previous day were read and authorised to be signed. The Clerk read report of the Directors of the St. Thomas and Aylmer Gravel Road Company for the year ending December 1862. The Warden intimated to the Council that he had re- ceived a Telegraph Message from the Mayor of Toronto in reference to petition to Parliament for removal of Govern- ment to Upper Canada. After which it was moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. McKillop that this Council petition Parliament at its next session to have the seat of Govern- ment removed from Quebec to Toronto during the summer of the present year and there to remain until the Parliament Buildings are completed and ready for occupation at Ottawa carried. (cont'd) -102- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 29th January, 1863. Moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Suffel that the re- port of the Committee on Education be received and read. The Clerk read the Report also statement from the St. Thomas and Vienna Grammar Schools. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Daniel Decow that this Council go into Committee of the Whole on the report of the Committee on Education. carried. The Council were put into Committee of the whole on the Education Report. Mr. Decow in the C'hair. The Council res~ed. The Chairman of Committee of the whole reported to the Council that the Committee adopted the Education Report with amendment bY. striking out the last clause. After which it was moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Smith that the report of the Education Committee be adopted as amended in Committee of the whole. Yeas and Nays were taken down as follows. carried. Yeas Clunas, Welding, Smith, Kihg, Thompson, Nairn, Chambers, McKillop, Suffel and Dobbie. Nays Galbraith, Decow. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Smith that the Clerk be requested to furnish the Clerks of the several Municipalitites with Assessment and Collectors Rolls and also Assessment Slips for the Assessors at the earliest convenience. carried. (cont'd) -lOJ- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 29th January, 186J. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Suffel that tnis' Council extend the time for the different Municipal Col- lectors in the County to collect the balance of the rates still due :.until the twentieth day of February next. carried. Moved by Mr. Galbraith seconded by Mr. Decow that this Council do now adjourn till two o'clock forenoon. motion lost. The Clerk read draft of Bylaw number 107 to raise the sum of Six Thousand Dollars for the purpose of making improvements in the Gaol and Gaol Yards of the County. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. McKillop that Bylaw number 107 be received and read a first time. Moved by Mr. Glover seconded by Mr. Dobbie, that By- law No. 107 be read a second time. In amendment, It was moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Smith that Bylaw number 107 be laid over for the future consideration. Which amendment was carried and the original motion lost. Moved by Mr. Galbraith seconded by Mr. Decow that this Council do now adjourn till two o'clock afternoon. The Council resumed. After which it was moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. King that the report of the Finance Committee be re- ceived and read. carried. The Clerk read Finance Report after which it was moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. King that the Council go into Committee of the whole on the report of Finance Committee. motion lost. (cont'd) -104- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 29th January, 186J. Moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Suffel that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted. carried. The Clerk submitted draft of Bylaw number 108 to confirm the appointment of Local Superintendents Grammar School Trustees and determine the amount of appropriations to County Grammar Schools when it was moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Clunas that Bylaw number 108 be read a first time. carried. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Dobbie that Bylaw number 108 be read a second time. carried. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Clunas that By- law number 108 be read a third time and finally passed. carried. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that this Council confirm the appointment of Mr. John Kirkland of. the Village of Aylmer to collect the balance of the rates of 1862 left uncollected in the Township of Malahide and that he is hereby authorised to continue the levy and col- lection of said unpaid rates in the manner and with the powers provided by Law for the general levy and collection of Taxes until the first day of March next in confirmity with the 104th Section of Chapter 55 of the consilidated - statutes of Upper Canada it being understood that Mr. Kirk- land give necessary security and be accountable to the Township of Malahide. carried. , Moved by Mr. Decow seconded by Mr. Smith that this Council airect the attention of the Council of the County of Middlesex to the necessity of proceeding with the repairs and completion of the Mackintosh Bridge as soon as possible. carried. Moved by Mr. Glover seconded by Mr. Decow that the County Treasurer, 'be authorised to pay on the certificate of T. W. Dobbie countersigned by the Warden one half of the expenses of the repairs now being made at the Mackintosh Bridge. motion lost. (cont'd) -105- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 29th January, l86J. Moved by Mr. Archibald Thompson seconded by Mr. Galbraith that C. D. Paul Esqr. be appointed County Council Selector for the current year. carried. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Warden be authorised to dispose of the recovered from the Black Estate in the for the best advantages he can. Suffel that the County property Town of St. Thomas carried. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that the Warden be authorised to sign drafts for payment of the accounts embraced in the report of Finance Committee and that this Council adjourn till nine o'clock tomorrow morning to allow the Committee on public Improvements to make out report. William McKay. County Clerk. Daniel Luton Warden. -106- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, l861-1867) FIRST SESSION 1863 JOth January, 1863. Friday the 30th day of January. The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Messrs. McKillop Thompson Decow '. Galbraith Dobbie Smith King Welding Clunas Nairn The proceedings of the last day of the previous session were read and authorised to be signed. The Warden submitted communication from the Council of the County of Carleton in reference to the Inspectors of Prisons. The Chairman of Committee on Public Improvements sub- mitted report when it was moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Welding that the report of Committee on Public Improve- ments be received and read. carried. Clerk read the report. Moved by Mr. Galbraith seconded by D. Decow that the report of Committee on Public Improvements be adopted. carried. Moved by Mr. Decow seconded by Mr. Galbraith that the Treasurer be authorised to pay on the certificate of the Chairman of Committee of Public Improvements countersigned by the Warden one half plus expense of the repairs now being made at the Mackintosh Bridge. Said certificates to state that the work has been duly executed. carried. (cont'd) -107- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) Joth January, 1863. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Welding that petitions be presented on behalf of this Council to both branches of the legislature praying for the abolition of t~e Board of Prison Inspectors established under the Act JO ~1C. Chap. 28 it being the opinion of this Council that the duties now performed by said board may with property be i'ntpusted to the Sheriff and Magestrates of the several Counties thereby ~aving a great expense to the County at large. carried. Moved by Mr. Welding seconded by Mr. Nairn that the sum of $50 be appropriated to assist in paying the owners of land taken for the new line of Road established by By- law No. 99 in lieu of a portion of the line between the Townships ?f Yarmouth and Malahide. motion lost. ~oved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Galbreath that this Council petition both branches of the Legislature to take into consideration the necessity of establishing in a central place in Canada West an Institution for Educating the Deaf and Dumb there being a large number of such un- fortunate person and no public place formed for there receptions. carried. Moved by Mr. Decow seconded by Mr. Galbraith that the resolution passed in January 1862 relating to the board and washing for prisoners be rescinded and that Bylaw No. 92 heretofore passed in reference thereto be in full force. carried. Moved py Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that owing to the great in convenience in many,persons:expe- rience in getting access to the County Library owing to the office in which it is now held not being regularly open. This Council authorise William McKay Clerk of the County to take charge of said Library and that such Library shall be open for the Public from the hours of ten A.M. till three P.M. on such days not being Holidays or Sundays and (cont'd) -108- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) Joth January, 186J. and that he shall not allow any person to carry away any Books from said Library and that the vacant room adjoinirig the Court Room be used for said Library. carried. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Clunas that this Council do now adjourn to meet again on the third Tues- day in June next and that the Warden'sign drafts for members wages. carried. William McKay. Clerk. Daniel Luton Warden. ......__.. __~._._.. ___.~. .., . .-..____, ___J ..,,__~__ _ -109- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) SECOND SESSION 1863 16th June 186J. Tuesday the 16th day,:of June. The Council met at 10 o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Messrs. Decow Galbraith McKillop. Smith Chambers Glover Welding Nairn Suffel Clunas King Galbraith The proceedings of the last day of the previous session were read and authorised to be signed. The Warden addressed the Council. The following communications were then read by the Clerk. From the Provincial Secretary in reference &tatutes of last session of Provincial Legislature. Presentments of Grand Juries relating to support of Lunatics. Report of County Auditors on Treasurers Books and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure. From James Farley Clerk of_the Peace in reference to County Library. Report of Auditors of School Accounts. From Joseph Calvert making application for the office of Local Superintendent. (cont'd) -110- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 16th June, 186J. Petition of Hugh McIntyre relating to state of Bridge on County line viz. between Yarmouth and Westminster. From the County of Kent in reference to amount appro- priated towards repair of Township line between Aldborough and Oxford. Communication epntinued. From the Provincial Secretary in reference to Statutes. Bills passed the Legislature relating Port Stanley Gravel Road. From Hon. E. Leonard relating to petitions forwarded to his care. From L. Burwell M. P. P. in reference to petitions of this Council presented to the Legislature. From John Scoble M.P.P. three several communications relating to Gravel Road Bill. From George Macbeth in reference to petitions presented by him to Legislature Assembley. From Middlesex County Clerk in reference to Mackintosh Bridge. From Education Office with annual apportionment. From Warden of Norfolk in reference to plans of Court House. From Isaac Hannahe in relation to County property. From J. B. Askin Clerk of the Peace Middlesex with copies of reports and orders in sessions in reference to old Roads established in Elgin prior to establishment of Municipal Councils. (cont'd) -111- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 16th June, 1863. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Glover that the communications just read by the Clerk be laid over for further consideration and that when taken up they shall be disposed of in their regular order at the pleasure of the Council. carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. McKillop that the Revd. Edmond Sheppard be heard by this Council re- lative to his resignation of the office of Local Superin- tendent for the East Riding of Elgin. carried Mr. Sheppard being present made statement to the Council relative to the office of Local Superintendent for the East Riding, of the County. Moved by Mr. T. J'II. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that Mr. Sheppard's resignation as Local Superintendent of Schools for the East Riding of Elgin be accepted. carried. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Suffel that Mr. Luton and Mr. Calvert the applicants for the office of Superin-. tendent of Schools for the East Riding be requested to address the Council. carried. Mr. Luton and Mr. Calvert being present addressed the Council in relation to the office of Local Superintendent of Common Schools in the East Riding of the County. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Glover that the appointment of Local Superintendent of Schools for the East Riding be laid over till tomorrow morning. carried. Moved by Mr. George Suffel seconded by Mr. Glover that the Reeves of the several Municipalities be a Com- mittee for revising and equalizing the Assessment Rolls of the present year. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Council do adjourn till tomorrow morning Committee may meet. Nairn that this so that the Finance William McKay Clerk. Daniel Luton Warden. -112- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) SECOND SESSION l86J 17th June, 1863. Wednesday the 17th day of June. The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Messrs. Glover Smith Clunas Dobbie Welding McKillop Suffe1 Chambers Galbraith King Nairn The proceedings of previous day were read and autho- rised to be signed. The Warden submitted communication from Sheriff Munro with extract from report of Prison Inspector in reference to state of Gaol and alterations previously reported upon. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. McKillop that this Council confirm the appointment made by the Warden of Mr. Leonard Luton to the office of Local Superintendent of Common Schools for the East Riding of Elgin. carried. The Clerk submitted Bylaw No. 109 to confirm Bylaw No. 161 of the Municipality of Yarmouth to convey a certain road allowance between Lots number sixteen and seventeen in the Ranges North and South of the Edgeware Road. Moved by Mr. Glover seconded by Mr. Nairn that Bylaw No. 109 be read a first time. carried. Moved by Mr. T. W. Dobbie seconded by Mr. J. Clunas that Bylaw No. 109 to confirm Bylaw No. 161 of the Town- ship of Yarmouth be read a second time. carried; Moved by W.,A. Glover seconded by Mr. T. W. Dobbie that Bylaw number 109 be read a third time and finally passed. carried. (cont'd) -llJ- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 17th June, 1863. Moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Clunas that the Revd. E. Sheppard on his retirement from office receive the thanks of this Council for the very efficient manner in which he has discharged the duties of Local Superintendent for the East Riding of the County. carried. Moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Suffel that the Auditors report be received and adopted. carried. Moved by Mr. Welding seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council grant fifty Dollars toward~ building a Bridge across Kettle Creek dividing this County from the County of Middlesex on condition that the County of Middlesex grant a similar amount and that Hugh McIntyre Esqr. be appointed a Commissioner for expending the same. motion lost. Moved by Mr. John Clunas seconded by David King that this Council do now adjourn till two o'clock afternoon. carried The Council resumed. Mr. Donald Munro and Mr. McGugan presented petition of rate payers in School Section No. 18 in Southwold after which it was moved by Mr. J. Smith seconded by Mr. David King that the sum of thirty dollars be granted to School Section number 18 in Southwold to assist the section in keeping up the School the section being unable to keep a School owing to the small number of rate payers within its limits. lost. The Yeas and Nays being demanded by Mr. Smith were taken down as follows. Yeas Galbraith, King, Smith and Glover - 4 Nays Welding, Clunas, McKillop, Chambers, Nairn, Suffel and Dobbie. - 7 Motion lost by majority of - J (cont'd) -114- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 17th June, l86J. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Smith that the Treasurer be requested to notify the Treasurers of the several Municipalities that are in arrear for County Rates to make payment to the County Treasurer immediately. carried. Moved by Mr. George Suffel seconded by Mr. Glover that the communication from Sheriff Munro with reference to repairs to Gaol and'Board of Prisoners ~tc. etc., be submitted to the Jail Committee. carried. Moved by Mr. John McKillop seconded by W. A. Glover that the County Council of the County of Elgin in accordance with the resolution passed by the County Council of Kent do appropriated the sum of One Hunedre~ and Fifty dollars for the repair and improvements of the County line between Elgin and Kent -lost. Moved by Mr. N~irn seconded by Mr. Chambers that the resolution of this Council passed at last session or- dering the removal of the County Library be rescinded and that the Clerk be instructed to take an Inventory of the Books now in the library belong to this County", carried. The Clerk submitted Bylaw number 110 confirming Bylaw number 104 of Southwold to convey a road allowance on the North Branch of Talbot Road between DQts number thirty-five and thirty-six - North sides. Moved by george Suffel seconded by Mr. Smith that Bylaw number 110 to confirm Bylaw number 104 of Southwold be read a first time. carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Smith that By- law number 110 be read a second time. carried. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by D. King that By- law number 110 be read a third time and finally passed carried. Moved by T..W. Dobbie seconded by iJ..Clunas that the Warden Hugh McIntyre Esqr. and Matthew Gilbert Esqr. be (cont'd) -115- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867 17th June, l86J. appointed a Committee to examine the Books of the St. Thoma~ and Aylmer Gravel Road Company and report to this Council at its next sitting. carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Galbraith that this Council do now adjourn till nine o'clock tomorrow morning in order that the Oommittees may have time to finish their reports. William McKay Clerk Daniel Luton Warden , -116- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) SECOND SESSION 1863 18th June, l86J. Thursday the 18th day of June 1863. The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Messrs. McKillop King Smith , Welding Nairn Galbraith Chambers Dobbie Glover Suffel Clunas Decow The proceedings of previous 'day were read and autho- rised to be signed. Mr. Nairn Chairman of Finance Committee presented report. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that the report of the Finance Committee be received and read. The Clerk read Finance Report. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Dobbie that the report of the Finance Committee be adopted and that xhe Warden be authorised to sign cheques for the several ac- counts embraced t~erein. carried. The Clerk read a communication from the Middlesex Councii relating to an appropriation for the replace of the McIntosh Bridge after which it was moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Suffel that the Treasurer be instructed to charge to the several Municipalities interested the amounts charged in Mr. McKay., account for searches in (cont'd) -117- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 18th June, l86J. Register Office on account of unpatented Wild Lands assessed for Taxes. Yeas and Nays being demanded on this motion they were taken down as follows: Yeas Dobbie, Glover, Suffel, Nairn, Chambers, Clunas, Smith, King, Welding. - 9 Nays Decow, Galbraith and McKillop. - J Motion carried by majority of 6 On motion of Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Decow that the Council do now adjourn till two o'clock afternoon. The Council resumed. The Warden submitted communication from the Revd. W. McCullough resigning the office of Grammar School Trustee: Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Clunas that the resignation of the Revd. W. McGullough as Trustee of the St. Thomas Grammar School be accepted. carried. Moved by Mr. Suffel secomded by Mr. Smith that the Revd E. Sheppard be appointed Trustee of the St. Thomas Grammar School in place of the Revd. W. McCullough re- signed. carried. Moved by W.,A. Glover seconded by Mr. Chambers that the report of the Committee on the Equalization of the Assessment Rolls for the present year be received and read. carried. The Clerk read report of Equalization Committee. (cont'd) -118- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 18th June, l86J. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Nairn that this Council go into Committee of the whole on the report of Committee on Equalization. In amendment it was, Moved by T. ,W. Dobbie seconded by W. A. Glover that the report of the Committee on the Equalitazion of the Assessment Rolls for 186J be adopted. ":. The Yeas and Nays being called for on the amendment they were taken down as follows. Yeas Dobbie, Glover, Suffel, Clunas, Chambers, King, Smith, Welding, Galb~aith - 9 Nays McKillop, Nairn and Decow - J Amendment carried by a majority of 6 Mr.T.M. Nairn moved seconded by Mr. Smith that the local Superintendents of Schools be notified that in future no allowance will be made by the County for printing and stationary. carried. The Clerk submitted Bylaw No. 111 to raise the sum of Three Thousand and Four Hundred Dollars for Common schools Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Clunas that Bylaw number 111 be read a first time. Moved by W.A. Glover seconded by Mr. Dobbie that By- law number 111 be read a second time. Moved that Bylaw passed. by Mr.T. W. Dobbie seconded by number 111 be read a third time carried. W. A. Glover and finally Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Smith that Bylaw number 107 be laid over for fur$her consideration till the next meeting of the Council. carried. (cont'd) -119- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 18th June, 186J. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that Bylaw No. 112 to raise amount for general purposes be sub- mitted and read a first time. carried. Moved by Mr. Smith seconded by Mr. Nairn that Bylaw number 112 be read a second time. carried. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that By- law number 112 be read a third time and ~inally passed. Moved by Mr. Galbraith seconded by Mr. Decow that this Council grant the further sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars towards the repair of the Mackintosh Bridge and that the County Treasurer be authorised to pay said sum on the certificate of Mr. Dobbie countersigned by the Warden cer- tifying that the amount has been duly expended and that a similar amount has been appropriated for said work by the County of Middlesex and the Clerk be instructed to notify the Middlesex Council that it is desirable to proceed with the work as soon as possible. carried. Moved by Mr. Glover seconded by T. W. Dobbie that this Council grant the sum of Fifty Dollars towards the erection of a Bridge on the Town~ine between this County and that of the County of Norfolk on the conditions that the County of Norfolk grant a like sum - lost. Yeas Dobbie, Glover, Suffel, Welding, and McKillop - 5 Nays Clunas, Chambers, Nairn, Smith, King, Decow, Galbraith-7 Moved by J...Galbraith seconded by D. King that Daniel Decow be appointed to Superintend the Mackintosh Bridge while the contractor is driving piles and other works connected therewith. (cont'd) ..._~~.__,.,--_.~_.".,--,-~.~.~..,,,,-~.~_._,~_,,.~A~.".~-~,~.o.._".-C_ ,...C.. . .'~~'.... _'__ __.. _.__ .._._,_"_ ~120- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 18th June, 186J. Moved ,by Mr. McKillop seconded by J. Galbraith that this Council do now adjourn to meet again on the second Tuesday of November and that the Warden be authorised to sign drafts for members wages. William McKay Clerk. Daniel Luton Warden. - -~---,--~--"","--,"--._,--,-'".,,~,,,~,~' ,:.-' - ~-~"-~'-'--'..,~ -121- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) THIRD SESSION 1863 lOth November, 186J. Tuesday the tenth day of November. The Council met according to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. ~Members present: Messrs. Dobbie Nairn McKillop Chambers Thompson Galbraith Decow Clunas Welding King Smith The proceedings of the last day of the previous session were read and authorised to be signed. The Warden addressed the Council. The following communications were read. From the County of WeIland with memorial to the Legis- lature relating to Inspectors of Prisons. From the County Treasurer in reference to County Finances and Assessments. Petition of George Currant praying for a County Lisence to peddle goods. . Petition of Henry Brown making application for the office of Inspectors of Weights and Measures for the Western division of the County. The Act 27 Victoria Chapter 19 relating to assessments. Resolution of St. Thomas Council relating to payment of one half of the expenses incurred in reference to Gravel Road Bill. (cont'd) -122- (Elgin County.C9uncil Proceedings, 1861-1867) loth November, l86J. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Galbraith that Daniel Eccles of Iona be appointed Inspector of Weights and Measures for the Western Division of the County in place of Thomas Brown Deceased. In amendment it was, Moved by Mr. King seconded,by Mr. "Smith-,that.Henry Brown 'of St. Thomas be appointed Inspector of Weights and Measures for the Western Division of the County. The amendment was put and lost. The names being called for were taken down as follows. Yeas Smith, King, Welding and Chambers - 4 Nays Decow, Galbraith, Thompson, Nairn, Dobbie, Clunas, McKillop - 7 Amendment lost by majority J. The main motion was then put and carried. Yeas Galbraith, Decow, Thompson, Dobbie, Nairn, Clunas and McKillop - 7 Nays Smith, Welding, King and Chambers - 4 Main motion carried by majority of J Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. Dobbie that a free License as a Hawker and Pedlar be given to George Currant for one year from the first day of January 1864 he having been so unfortunate as to loose an arm. carried. (cont'd) -12J- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) loth November, l86J. Moved by Mr. Nairn secopded by Mr. Chambers that the consideration of the revision of the Bylaw regulating the duties of Inspectors of Weights and Measures be laid over till Thursday morning. . carried. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. McKillop that this Council adjourn to meet again at nine o'clock on Thursday morning by His Excellency the Governer General. William McKay County Clerk. Daniel Luton Warden. -124- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) THIRD SESSION 1863 12th November, 186J. Thursday the Twelfth day of November. _The Council met at nine o'clock forenoon according to adjournment. The Warden in the Chair. Members present: Messrs. Suffel McKillop Thompson Galbraith King Smith Welding Nairn Chambers Dobbie Decow Clunas The proceedings of the previous day were read and authorised to be signed after which it was moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council adjourn for half an hour to allow the Finance Committee to meet and report. carried. The Council resumed. The Cler~ submitted draft of Bylaw No. llJ to re- gulate the duties' of Inspectors of Weights and Measures and to repeal Bylaw No. 77 heretofore passed in'that behalf. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Dobbie that Bylaw No. IlJ be received and read a first time. carried. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that By- law No. llJ be read a sec-ond time. . carried. , Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded. by John Clunas tha"t Bylaw No. llJ be read 'a third time and- finally passed. -. carried; Mr. Nairn Chairman of Finance Committee submitted report. (cont'd) -125- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 12th November, 186J. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Thompson that the report of the Finance Committee be received and read. The Clerk read the report of Finance Committee after which it was moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Suffel that the report of Finance Committee be adopted and that the Warden be authorised to sign cheques for payment of the accounts embraced therein. carried. Moved by Mr. McKillop seconded by Mr. Thomp?on that whereas the County line between Elgin and Kent is impeded by streams and marshes which renders it impossible for public travel and whereas the County Council of the County of Kent has appropriated $150.00 for said boundary on condition that the County of Elgin grant a similar amount. It is hereby moved that the County Council of Elgin will pass a Bylaw appropriating a similar amount as the County of Kent has appropriated. motion lost. The Yeas and Nays being called for were taken down as follows. Yeas McKillop, and Thompson. N~s Dobbie, Suffel, Chambers, Nairn, Clunas, King, Smith, Welding and Galbraith. Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that the consideration of the proposed Bylaw No. 107 for the a1ter~ ration of Gaol and Gaol yard be posponed till the next session of the Council. In amendment it was. Moved by Mr. Clunas seconded by Mr. McKillop that proposed Bylaw number 107 be laid over for twelve months. The yeas and nays being called for on the amendment were taken down as follows. (cont'd) -126- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 12th November, 186J. Yeas McKillop, Clunas, and Galbraith - J Nays Dobbie, Suffel, Chambers, Nairn, Thompson, King, Welding and Smith - 8 Amendment lost by a majority of 5. The main motion was then put and carried. Yeas Smith, Welding,rKing, Thompson, Nairn, Chambers, Suffel.and Dobbie - 8 Nays Clunas, McKillop, G. Galbraith - J Main motion carried by majority of 5 Moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that this Council approve of the steps taken by the County Council of Welland in memorializing the Government for the repeal of the Prison Inspectors Act in so far as the same relates to County Gaols believing that a great saving to the County would there- by be effected and direct that petitions of similar purport to those forwarded from WeIland be prepared and forwarded by this Council to both branches of the Legislature. carried. Moved by Mr. Thompson seconded by Mr. Welding that this Council adjourn till two o'clock afternoon. carried. The Council resumed. The Warden submitted communications from Sheriff Munro in reference to firewood required for the County Gaol which was read and referred to the Gaol Committee. After which (cont'd) -127- (Elgin County Council Proceedings, 1861-1867) 12th November, 1863. it was moved by Mr. Nairn seconded by Mr. Chambers that the County Treasurer be requested to withdraw the warrant in the handS o~the Sheriff for the sale of Wild Lands over five years in arrears for Taxes in the Township of Dunwich and that further proceedings before the present postponed. The Yeas and Nays being called for on the foregoing motion were taken down as .follows. Yeas Welding, Smith, Clunas, Nairn, Chambers, Suffel, IDobbie, McKillop - 8 Nays Decow, Galbraith, Thompson, and King - 4 Motion carried by majority of 4 Moved by Mr. King seconded by Mr. Decow that the County Treasurer be authorised to take proceedings after the first of December next against the defaulting Municipa- lities for the collection of the County Rate due for 1862. carried. Moved by Mr. Suffel seconded by Mr. Dobbie that the Warden be paid the sum of Sixty Dollars for extra services rendered the County for the Current Year. carried. Mr. Decow presented account amounting to twenty dollars for superintending and attending to the repairs of the Mac- kintosh Bridge which was ordered to be paid. Moved by Mr. Dobbie seconded by Mr. Suffel that this Council tender a vote of thanks to the Warden Clerk and Treasurer for the able manner they have performed their duties for the present year. carried. Mr. Suffel moved seconded by Mr. Dobbie that the Council adjourn sine die and that the Warden be authorised to sign Draft for members wages. Will aim McKay Clerk. George Suffel Warden.