Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-03-06
SPECIAL SESSION or THE BOARD OF
SUPEnylSORsS OF BLACK HAWK
COUNTY,

b a FEp.rAnr, s7sh, 1862
Board convened at the office of the Clerk
and was called to order, when it was found
that the following members were present
viz: NJ. ii. Moore, r. B. Carpenter, o. o.
st. John, Geo. Bishop, Simon Clark, J. I.
Corwin, l.. B. Shepherd, ID. W. Jordan. w ,
| w. Huttoa, j. Wolf, j. II. Potts, j.. d. Gil
key, G.. Gardner, and o. NJ. Hayden.
A petition was received from the citizens
of Union Township asking that j. d, Gilkcy
be appointed Supervisor Of Union Township
in the place Of John Hackctt deceased, which
was referred to She Clerk to appoint, which
was accordingly done. .', ea, ~. . IN
The Clerk then read the following resolu-
tons on the death of John Haesett, Esq.
Whereas, Since last meeting It has pleased an
All Wise Providence to by death much es-
| teemed member, John Hackett therefore s. r.sa 70
Resoired, That by his death Board has been de-
prived Of an able and truly y member,one whose
councils have all been regard with respectful
consideration. ' ...r. ..-..- .. a. NC
Resotced That his uniform competency while sitting
with the Board, will be cherished greeni in
ries and his Arm integrity and strict adherence to truth
and right gave him influence in Board which
truly envsbe.
Resolced, That the cheerful and able manner in which
he discharged the many and ardent duties imposed
upon him by the Board won for him our highest esteem
and appreciation .. - # .. ..
Resolved, That we tender to his family and numerous
friends our heartfelt coincidence, and nope they may
bear with christian fortitude their deep affection.
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the family Of the deceased and spread upon the records
Of this Board. a.... y.....[ 1.a-..
On motion unanimously adopted. l.oI
On motion, Board adjourned until one
o'clock, p. NJ. j-.. .-..r-as .7sa If
,.. Oss O'CLOCK, ?. n. February 81,
Board called to order, quorum present,
Clerk submitted his report Of the amount Of
Warrants issued on volunteer fund. ~
Mr.. Corwin moved that committee be
appointed to prepare business for the Board.
Carried. xxs7 .-.......s
Chair appointed such committee, Messrs.
Corwin, St. John and Jordan. On motion
Board adjourned for half an hour.
Called to order. Committee submitted
the following report: ., us
Resolced That all acts Of this Board since the Octo
Der session, 1862 be repealed and the act then passed
the Board Of Supervisors the said October session
be revived, with this addition that committee Of two
may be appointed to act in with the Supervisors
Of Waterloo East Waterloo, and Cedar Falls. Said
mittee to be appointed this Board may deem proper
Mr.. Carpenter moved that Waterloo, Eas!
Waterloo and Cedar Falls be struck out
Carried.
Mr.. Bishop moved to amend by giving the
Supervisor power to pay in kind whatever
in the opinion Of the Supervisor the family
might require. Rejected.
Yeas and nays being called on the original
report, resulted as follows:
YEAs-Moore, Carpenter, St John, Clark,
Corwin, Shepherd, Jordan, Hutton, Potts,
Gilkey and Gardner.
NArs-Bishcp, Hayden and Wolf. Car
ried.
Mr.. Carpenter offered the following reso.
| luton
Resolred, That We recommend to the soldiers in the
service Of the United States from Black s~k County,
who have families at home, that they nuke allotment
Of not less than eight dorrs per month to their families,
payable to the County Treasurer Of said county, and that
The Treasurer upon such allotment being made, be
horized to advance the amount In money, allotted
not to exceed thirteen dollars per month.
Adopted.
Mr. Hutton moved that the proceedings
be published in the Waterloo Courier and
Cedar Falls GAZETTE. Carried.
On motion the Board adjourned.
| 81. ". '- D.J. COLEMAN, Clerk.