The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-09-12

In the matter of prosecution of person. sued for
penalty under chapter As Of the Revision Of
1889
In this matter upon the motion Of Mr..
Wright, 1t is
Rssoired, By the Board Of Supervisors,
That the Attorneys for the county, in the
suits brought for penalties against persons
who are reported as having refused to swear
to their assessment, be and they are hereby
instructed TO enquire into the facts of such
cases, and authorized to dismiss them, as, in
their opinion, suits cannot he sustained, and
make such terms as may be most advantage
ous to the county. - -
A motion from H. Scott Howell, attorney
for Edgar J. Thompson, demanding the levy.
of tax to pay certain Judgment recov.
cred by said Thompson against Lee county,
upon railroad bond coupons, was, on motion,
referred to the Committee on Taxes and As.
sessments.
VIM. Il G,iswold, Esq, Deputy Sheriff,
presented memorial, asking the appoint.
ment Of a committee to investigate the mats
ter IN relation TO the late escape of prisoners
from the county Jail, when, on motion of Mr..
Wright, it was
Resolred, That committee of Eve be ap-
pointed by the President of this Board, vii b
instructions to carefully inquire into the cause
of the late escape of prisoners from thecoun-
~ Jail, and to report to this Board during the
present session thereof, and further, that
such committee have power to send for per-
sons and papers, and to hear sworn testi-
mony.
Upon the passage Of this resolution the
Chair appointed Mesers. Wright. Holman,
Merriam, Caldwell aud Reesman on said
committee
Upon motion OF Mr.. Merriam, it was
Resolred, That the resolution passed By
this Board on Jane 4. 1867, giving bounties
on the soaps of wolves and foxes be amend
ed by adding the following. and that the
County Clerk be authorized 10 issue his war.
rant upon the Treasury for the payment Of
the same.
of taxable properly OF j. Dewitt, or Pleas
ant Ridge Township, was on motion, referred
to District Attorney Tracy.
In the matter Of the application for the reloca
o: a road - Section 81, Jackson Township.
This day came John Hner, Il al, and pre-
scented their petition. asking the relocation 0
said road, and it appearing that due notice
herein had been given. proof Of which il
filed. and also that petitioners have ..siyer
bond for the payment of costs in this matter
it is ordered sh6t George O. Million BE ant
the same is hereby appointed commissions
TO examine into the expectancy Of relocating
said road, and Saturday, the 76sh day Of Sep
TENDER, 1867, was 6xed for the view.
In the matter Of the location of the road, leading
from the north~est corner Of Sec. 81, T. SO, r.
west, running. east through Cedar Township
tP. Dawson, ct al, petitioners.)
This daythe matter came on to be hear,
upon the report Of A. Anderson, G. W. Hyde
and E. B. Doane, commissioners appointe,
to assess the damages, if any, about to be sus
tanned ~ EG Seely, Jason Evans, Sarah Cook
l. n. Wiikipsoa, 9. L, Wilkinson, J. W. truth
ers, and heits Ut Sam lBrouiee, ana Il appeaf
ing that said commissioners had assessed q,
daMAe0 ~ ID, ~ titAes U Eths c,aImSSta
the matter caap, 0nefdr. final hearins and M
establishment Of nid road, audit sppe.r;n
that aAFsovizions IN sneh cnses Nd, -
complied with, it is ordered BY the Board
that the suid F0ad BE- and b hereby essnb
Gahed q seeaaty rod, l4o fest vids)y &C
cording 70 the report Of Commissioner kaile,
q follows MA Rsginniag = ths psrthye,
corner Of ssctioa %, toWnship %. nnee
west, running due sast On The section line /
the sast - 0xC466k atoN1a1np; and il
further oe19on1, 49, Tie eoSo1lH e1oinanl