The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-06-09

tdAts, anu HulHOSI VI CIdluio, were ACT
ed upon, after which the Board adjourn
ed to o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Members all present. Various petit
tons for remission of taxes were read
and referred, and various Road matters
considered, and disposed of.
A Richardson's remonstrance against
the establishment Of road prayed for
by O. Preble and others was presented,
also lis claim for damages in case such
road should be established. The Board
appointed Ephrim Miller, Wilson Nevill
and w. Logan appraisers 10 assess the
damages.
On motion of Mr. Dickey the Clerk OF
this Board is authorized to furnish each
Justice Of the Peace in the County with
book suitable for Docket, for his use,
provided however, that he be directed to
purchase those already in use if deemed
suitable.
Mr.. Dickey offered the following reso,
luton, which was adopted
ResOlred, That lot in block 6, in Stought-
on d. McClure's addition to independence, be-
ing the property of the Baptist Society in said
town, purchased for the purpose of building
church thereon, be declared TO be exempt from
taxation for the year 1863.
Mr.. Rankin offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted
Resoiced, That the Clerk of this Board be
authorized TO arrange on equitable terms all
claims against the County arising from errors
of the present or former Treas rer, in collect
ing taxes to redeem, in the name of the Coun-
ty, any lands wrongfuly sold for taxes, and
that he report to this Board at each session the
amount by him paid, and the name of the
Treasurer properly chargeable herewith
Other tax matters were referred,
whereupon the Board adjourned.
THIRD DAY.
Board met at 0 O'Clock, all the mem
bers present.
Mr.. Ward, from committee on Justic-
es Transcripts, made a report which was
adopted.
Mr.. Dickey offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted
Resoired That The Clerk Of the Board of
Supervisors be authorized to hire such help at
reasonable rates as shall be necessary to do the
work in his office. the same to be audited aud
paid as other accounts against the County.
Mr. Rankin presented TO the Board
the resignation Of S. J. w. Tabor as
Treasurer and Recorder of the County,
which on motion was accepted by the
Board
On motion Of Mr.. Rich the Board pro-
ceeded TO appoint successor to fill the
vacancy A ballot was ordered, result
ing as follows:
j. b. Older 10 votes
o. H. p Roszell S
w. II Joslyn
Mr.. Allen moved that Mr.. L. b. Old
er be declared duly appointed TO fill The
vacancy, which was carried, and Mr..
Allen appointed TO notify Mr.. Older of
his appointment.
The Board then proceeded to equalize
the assessment of lands and property in
the several townships, pending which,
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Board met at O'Clock, all the .
present.
Mr.. Ward moved 10 reconsider the
vote taken yesterday, by which Ephriam
Miller, w Neville, and VIM. Logan were
appointed appraisers Of the damages BY
he location Of the road asked for by O
Preble and others Carried.
Mr.. Rankin moved that Thomas Sher-
wood, Richard Campbell, and L. S.
Brooks be appointed appraisers in the
matter mentioned Carried.
The Board then proceeded to hear
estimony relative to the road asked for