The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
BOARD OF sUPHRv1soRs,
THIRD DAY.

and approved by the board 800 Il /
The ferry bond of John W. Walker, Of |
Princeton, was taken up and examined by |
the board, and OH motion, the same was APP |
proved and ordered to be filed.
On motion of Supervisor Kimbsll, the fol- |
lowing preamble and resolution was adopted, |
vizyt e. rea4~ vess ~zagua rs |
SWHEREAs, Samuel Hancock and wife, of |
Hampton, are in state of restitution, Dor.
dering on paupensu,, to such an extent that
they will need assistance for the coming win |
ter unless they are otherwise helped; and,
WHEREAS, tits known to some of the mem
bers of this board that the son of the above
named persons, George w. Hancock by |
name, and now residing in Henry county. is
fully able with means to support his parents;
Resoired, That the clerk be directed to
notify the above named George W. Hancock
of the situation of his parents and request
him to furnish them with such assistance as,
their situation may require, or show cause
Why he should not; failing to doso, that he be-
proceeded against and compelled to furnish
such support as the law directs.
John Blake made application for an abate-
ment on lot No. l., in block !, in Spencer 4
Cases addition. On motion of Supervisor
kimbaA, the same was referred to committee
on attachments. Supervisor Joshn, chair
man of said committee, reported back said
application to the board, and on motion OF
Supervisor Marshall the same was laid on
the table. ,at
Messrs. McGee & Salisbury made applica-
ton for an abatement on their assessment
for the year 1867; aid Supervisor Joslin,
chairman of committee on Attachments, re-
commended that the same be not allowed.
On motion of Supervisor Marshall the same
| was laid on the table.
Supervisor Webster asked relief of the
board for Charles H. Wiley, of Hampton,
who is unable to provide for himself; aud ON
motion of Supervisor Joslin, Supervisor
Webster was authorized to make such pro-
vision for said Wiley as he may deem Just
and proper. e. as..-4e
On motion of Supervisor Kimball, it was
ordered that the county treasurer be and is
hereby authorized and instructed to pay such
matured notes and interest against the coun-
| ty as may Represented to him for payment,
| and such notes, when paid, shall be his
| vouchers for the same.
| I'd motion Of Sapsryisos kinlbal. the
| following resolution was adopted by the
| board, viz:
| Ressleed, That the county treasurer be in
structsd to pay all matured jail bond iadebt-
/ edness, with exchange on New York, that
| NAV be presented to him before the next
meeting of the board. .e.sses
| Supervisor Kimball, chairman of the spe-
| cial committee, to whom was referred the
| bonds of III. f. Thomas, treasurer and col.
| lector, report that the committee have ex-
amined said bonds and find them correct,
| and moves that said bonds be received and
adopted and spread upon the record of the
4 hopnA Ilaoas~a1 ,pA ha
adopted.
On motion of Supervisor Forster, it was
ordered that A. K. Phiileo be allowed the
sum of ST., 10 as per bill on file.
On motion of Supervisor Josln it was
| ordered that the county clerk make applca-
cation to the county court, at the December
term thereof, for an order of said court ap,
pointing conservator for an insane person
living in Moline. 4
Supervisor Gould in chair. Er9fN 81
Supervisor Perkins made a proposition
in relation to piece of swamp land in dis
pute between Rock Island and Whiteside
counties; and on motion of Supervisor Jos
lin said proposition was adopted and placed
on file.
Supervisor Perkins, chairman, presiding.
| On motion of Supervisor Gould, 1T was OF
dered that C. II. Studdards be employed te
| examine anu MAKE u minute Ol tETOTs IL
the government plats and the field note:
furnished by the government recorder at st
Louis. and report the same to Charles Atkin
son, agent of the county to procure saia
plats, and in case of error he is to report
the same back to the government recorde
for correction. ..H- .t 3d..
| On motion of Supervisor Joslin, the tul
lowing preamble and resolution was adopted
BY the board, viz:
4 -WHEaEAs, 1t has been decided in on
CIRCUIT Court that the unofficial surveys 0
1 G. n. Stoddard, former county surveyor
when properly attested, are equally legal anC
) valid in all respects as if done by the connt,
surveyor; and whereas, by his long expert
ence in surveying in this county and hi
knowledge Of the original corners and line
whereby he has re-esta blished the same, ant
made his private records thereof: g.
t Resoloed, That in order to procure salt
recnrd for public reference, the said c.
Stoddard be requested to record his survey
properly authenticated, in the surveyor
record, of which he is the appointed recor
!, der. ~-rs.A
Il On motion, it is ordered that C. Fl. Stod
dard be allowed the sum of SIS as per bill
on file. .o6.a "a .rsre
The committee on Jail and Jail Account
, made the following report, which was re
ceived and adopted by the board, viz:
: To the Honorable Board Of Supervisors o
L Rock Island County: .xaesk .a-s.
GENTLEMEN We, your CONF ittee on Jai
and Jail Accounts, would report that W
have examined the following bills and fin
, them correct, and recommend that orders b
drawn for the same:
II J. Heinsfurter S23,75; d. T. Robinson 17,0l
Jehn Peetz $4,000; John Peetz $4,000; Samuel {
, Plummer 900: Williams & White $40; b.
, Kimban $50; ii. a M. Burggwer 200; Rock Is
land Wooden Mills 300; Swiller d Spencer 81,
, I c. ,Speidel 4,40; Kaufman q Whitton $50; l
, | Turner $50; VIM. II. Sayre 1890. @ 1858
s1aat SAM'L s. FORSTER, 20
7a.ssaa = L. c. ELLrorT,
Il -rg SOS 1ai a9.l2 a7h 3 Committee.
Il On motion Of Supervisor Gould, the bill
presented by Scott county for keeping
pauper therein named, was rejected, and tn
clerk ordered to return said bill to the al
| therities who presented it. ~ aaf.
Il On motion of Supervisor Kimball, fna
, action in regard to bill of assessors appointe
by the board to re.assess the town of Roc
Island, deferred. until tomorrow morning a
: O'Clock. - = a = ~
RI Board adjourned. -fe~
On the 2lst of September, 1867, the Stat
D Journal, published in this city, in an articl
8 rging the impeachment of President Johr
@ | SOW, said:
"F the next congress adjourns without maxim
the eeantry safe, BY RE MOVING THE MA
l. 4 WHO BfSGRACES THE CHAIR OF WASH