The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-10-31
BALANCE REMA1sINa IN TREASURY.


and found correct
Allowed VIM. Read 50 for examining the
site Of bridge at Opossum creek and reporting
site for same Allowed Jere Williams. Clerk
Court Common Pleas, $2S3 95 for services per-
formed as per bill on file Allowed g. S. New
comb q Co. SIS for foors-cpp paper for Treas
urer. Allowed H. r. West $411 81 for pub
hshing advertisements, stationery, and printing
blanks from March to September 1870, also As
SCISSORS blanks and Treasury Report.
The cost in the case of Ohio vs. Hines
amounting to $a3 so allowed.
The costs in the case of Ohio vs.. Hyssom,
amounting to $11 80. allowed.
The Commissioners proceeded to cancel The
orders redeemed from March to September,
1870 which were then destroyed.
The petition of Henry Walter and others for
road, at the june session, laid over to the De-
cc1nber session. The report of the viewers of
the road petitioned for at the March session,
'1S70, by ". B. Mcfarland and Others and con-
tinued to the present session. was dismissed at
request of petitioners, who will pay the costs
incurred.
Allowed N. Rollister $35 66 for collections
made for county as per bill. Ordered that the
Auditor make out report of Commissioners and
county officers to the Court of Common Pleas.
Allowed John P. Spriggs the sum of $153 60
salary as Prosecuting Attorney, per centage on
collections, &C. Allowed Auditor $500, part
salary for year.
SPECIAL SESSION September 24-The Com.
missioners being notified that the a5utments
for the bridge at Cameron were completed, pro-
ceeded to inspect and measure the same, which
being satisfactory, adjourned to meet at Woods
field, Thursday, ,Oc+. and make final settlement.
nzk n
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjourn
ment. The measurement of abutments at Cam
jeron is 155 perches at 81 81 per perch; the con-
tractor has received 81 500, leavinga balance to
be paid of $2,176 IS; the Auditor is authorized
to issue an order OH the county treasury for the
balance due. Allowed Thomas Little SIT 75
for flag work at mouth of alley, near north end
of Jail
SPECIAL. SESSION, November 90, 1S70-The
Auditor having notified the Commissioners of
the decease of Daniel O'Connor, late Recorder of
Monroe county, and requesting them to meet
this day for the purpose of appointing one in
his place to serve till the first Monday in Janu-
ary, 1872; in pursuance of this request the
County Commissioners met, and after delibera-
ton adjourned to meet tomorrow morning.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NoAember 30.-Thc
Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment
The Commissioners as tribute to the memo
ry of the late Recorder. Daniel o 'Connor would
state that he faithfully performed the duties OF
his Office for a great number of years, and was
universally esteemed by the citizens of this
county. Ordered that the Auditor insert this
memento on the Commissioners Journal; also
that all the papers, records, &c, are in good or
der, and they are to be placed in the care of his
successor when appointed.
The Commissioners adjourned the appoint
ment of Recorder to the regular December ses-
sion, Monday, the 5th.
DECEMBER SEsSloN.-Wm. Workman ESQ.,.
presented bond and security for the faithful
performance of his duty as county Commission
er, which having been approved by W. T. Sim
clair, Probate Judge, he enters on the duties of
his Office for the term of three years. b..
The Commissioners proceeded to appoint
comfy Recorder to serve in place of d. O'Con-
nor, deceased, and thereupon appointed John
Hamilton, Esq, of Center township, to serve
till the first Monday of January, 1872, on con-
dition of giving boui and security to the salts
faction Of the Commissioners.
Allowed +. Ketterer the sum of 300 Al for
erecting two bridges in Malaga township, of
which sum fifty dollars has been paid; the Au-
ditor is authorized to ISSUE an order ON the
country treasury for the balance, $50 A.
Daniel O'Connor was, at the last October
electien, duly elected Recorder of Monroe coun-
ty, and has left in the Auditors office bond aIrd
security, approved by J. P. Spriggs as beiug in
conformity with law; the said D. o Connor 5av-
ing deceased previous to the meeting Of the
Commissioners, in conformity with law it rests
with the Commissioners to make an appointment
for one serve till the first Monday of Jan. 1872
Allowed VIM Davis 81 80. carpenter work
in Treasurers office Allowed Jacob Burgba-
cher eight dollars and fifty cents, lumber and
work on counter in Treasurers offsce
John Hamilton, Esq. .who. was appointed Re-
corder in place of d. O'Connor, deceased, pre-
entsd bond rsnd security hr, the faithful dis