Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-06-17
I tee to Count the Funds in the hands OF
the Treasurer, reported as follows:
Funds in Bank as per Bank book. .....$lO, 306.72
state Warrants sent to Auditor.-.......... l8,SS
~ Cosh $3.50
..$lO,525,4
Mr. Rnrpan repOrted fayOrably on pc

Mr.. Burgan reported favorably on Pc
tition for $500 for bridge. over the
Wapsinonoc in Goshen township, at the
crossing of the Iowa City and Daven-
port road. Report cOncurredin, and the
money ordered to be put in the hands OF
d. G. Barkalow.
The appropriation for bridge over
Deming's run, in Cedar township, was
increased to $l75.
The question of lOaning money from
the Swamp Land fund to make certain
improvements in ditching low lands In
Goshen township, was laid on the table.
Mr.. Robb, from the Committee on
School Fund, reported the loan af $3.50
to Henry Orcutt amply secured. In
the case Of Alex. McCary, who has bor-
rowed $24O, the Committee recommend
ed further consideration of his securities.
Both loans were approved by the Board.
On motion of Mr.. Younkin, Mayor
Funck was exOnerated from any liabll.
ity for RENTING the fine of Michael
Dulanty, in consequence ofage and dis
ability of his parents.
Mr.. Musser, from the Committee to
settle with the County Treasurer, report,
ed finding some errors in footing upano
some orders not credited to the amount
of $3.50, IS against the Treasurer. Inc
whole amount of orders cancelled since
Sept, 1868, is $50, 26o,ll. The Commit
tee also report that the books III the
Treasurer's office are kept in a business
like manner.
Mr.. Younkin, from the Committee to
whom was referred the petition of DIR.
Horton for relief for lands Improperly
sold for levee tax, reported favorabty to
~, "a ,,,,a Rannrt a0ODteQ.
The remainder of the day was spent
in acting upon the reports OF lists OF
families in the several townships need
ING aid from the Soldiers Relief Fund.
The lists for Bloomington, Goshen, viii
ton. Sweetland and Moscow were adopt
ed when the Board adjourned till
o'clock A. NJ. tomorrow.
Saturday, June IL, 1864.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
The Chairman announced Messrs:
Michael Price, James M. Brockway and
p. S. Cone as the committee to appralse
the vacant Swamp Lands:
Mr.. Thompson offered resolution
that the first payment to soldiers faini-
lies be considered as on the LIST OF June
and the subsequent payments be made
on the first day of each month thereaf-
ter. Adopted. The Clerk desires US to
say that his order book cannot be got
ready for a week yet. Persons VIII
please not apply for orders till that time
expires.] ....z...
Mr.. Velie, from the Committee on
Revenue, reported having examined the
report of j. W. Jayne and found II
correct. The report was Adopted
Amount of fees $69O.75. -
Mr.. Tracy, from the committee 70
whom was referred the investlgatloh o.
the disbursement of the Relief Fund,
asked further time. Granted.
An appropriation of $50 was allowed
to the County Clerk as Clerk OF the
Board till the next session.
Mr.. Brown moved that $50 per month
be paid in future to the principal deputy
in the Treasurer's office. Carried.
Mr.. Isett moved that if the Treasurer
needs other assistance he be authorized
to employ it on the best terms he can
Carried. ... 80. -.s.
Mr.Velie moved that ali appropriation
of $40 be made for the relief of the faml'
ly of Walter Kennedy. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Farnsworth, an ap'
preparation Of $500, or so much thereof
as may be necessary, was made 10 pay
the expenses of the June term OF the
District Court.
On motion of Mr.. Isett, 5000, or &C
much thereof as may be needed till the
next meeting of the Board, was appro
priated for the Temporary Poor Fund:
Mr.. Burgan moved that the use OF tne
Court Room and Square be granted tt
the Soldiers Aid Society to hold san
itary Fair. Carried.
The consideration Of the Assessors
lists of soldiers families was resumed
and after completing the revision OF the
same, the lists were approved ny the
Board. rs.. t
Adjourned at 10 A. NJ. sine die.