The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1874-01-01

smith should re9lgn. All de9lfed to do
Vas to save myself from heavy pecuniary
loss. Mr.. Smith has placed his resignation
in my hands, which l herewith present to
you - the legal sdvisor of the Commission
es with the request that you Immediately
present the same. While have no apologies
to make for becoming responsible for man
who has twice heen the choice of the people
of this county for Treasurer, respond to the
many senseles rumors that are adoaf: it is
but justice to myeelf to state that l have
never had, directly or indirectly, one dollar
from Mr.. Smith in any shape, manner or
form. Very respectfully, &C.,
LEAvENwoRTH. KAs., Dec. p, 1878.
II. w. Gillea, Esq, Learenuorth, Kansas:
DEAR SIR:-YOur communication of this
date enclosing resignation Of George 8.
Smith, County Treasurer. has been handed
me BY your attorney, Hon. Thos. T. Fenlon.
] assure you that the rsme is very acceptable
and will be submitted to the consideration of
the Board OF Commissioners 30 soon a. meet
ing thereof can be had.
Youn Respectfully,
[. NJ. GoDDABD,
County Attorney.
LEAvENwoRrH, kAs., Dec. q, 1873.
To the Honorable the Beard Of County Com
nissioners Of the County Of Learsnworth:
GENTLEAEN:-I do hereby resign the
Office of County Treasurer of the county of
Leavenworth, such resignation to take effect
upon the appointment of my successor &C
cording to law. GEO. =. SMITH,
County Treasurer.
After the reading Of the resignation the
following resolution was offered and adopted:
Resolved, That the resignation BY George
8. smith of the Office of Treasurer Of the
county of Leavenworth be received and ac-
cepted.
The following proceedings were then pre-
sented and read by J. P. Baussrmann:
At meeting of the Farmers at the Office
of Joe Bauserman, ESQ.,, Mr.. J. E. Bennett,
moved that Joe Bausermon be appointed
Chairman, the vote being taken Mr.. Bauser-
man was elected Chairman.
Samuel d. Lecompte, was on motion ap-
pointed Secretary.
Whereupon, after discussion it was moved
that We recommend Erastus McCriIlus for
Treasurer, which motion prevailed.
1t was moved and seconded that the Chair
man appoint Committee Of five to present
the following resolution:
Resolred-That this meeting recommend
the appointment of Erastus McCrillus as
Treasurer of this county.
The following was the Committee, Joe
Bauserman, r. B. Moore, J. J. L,rimer,
J. E. Bennett and Henry B. Keller.
JOE. BAUsERMAN, President.
SAMUEL. d. LEcoNPrE, Secretary.
Mr.. Hiatt, moved the proceedings he re-
cieved and placed on 6le-adopted.
Mr.. Hook moved that the Board select .
Treasurer BY formal ballot.-adop.ed.
| The Chair moved that the Board prepare
their ballots for Treasurer, which was nc.
cordinely done, and the following was the
result Of The FIRST ballot.
E. McCrillus. 2 voies.
A. R.pine, l vote.
J. Spratley. l vote.
J. W. Morris, vote.
The Chairman, declared no election and
ordered the Board to prepare their ballots
for Treasurer, which resulted a. follows.
Geo. A. Eddy. 3 votes.
f. McCrillus 2 votes.
Mr.. Eddy having received the majority Of
the votes cast, the Chairman declared him
elected Treasurer.
Mr.. Hiatt moved that the vote be made
unanimous. Adopted.
The following resolution was offered.
Reslred, That Geo. 4. Eddy, Be and be
10 hereby appointed to perform the duties
Of Treasurer Of the county of Leavenworth,
upon his giving bond conditioned according
to Law, with sufficient sureties, to be approx
ed by the Board of County Commissioner,
in the penal sum OF Two hundred thousand
dollars.
Mr.. Wilson moved to amend BY
BY making the bond $500, 900. Adopted.
The resolution was then adopted -
amended.
The following resolution was offered BY
Mr.. Hook. (
Reslrsd;; That the County Auditor be re-
queeted to settle with all county of6cials Who
are liable to receive any funds that should 90
into the County Treasury.
Mr.. Wilson arose to announce that com.
mittee Of two be appointed TO visit the
County Attorney.
The resolution, . amended, was adopted.
and Mesrs. Hook and Wilson was appoint
Cd BY the chair - such committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson Mr.. Eddy vas
sent for to see il he would acCept
Mr.. Eddy came At the request Of the Coun-
| u Board and asked for time to consider the
matter.
Mr.. Spencer moved that Mr.. Eddy have
until tomorrow 10 o'clock to give IN A.
swer . to his accepting the appoinfmeot.
Carried.
M. Wilson moved to amend Mr.. Spen-
e.ls motion BY having NJ. Eddy file hs &C.
oepea,ee and bood By one o'clock p. m. Ths
motion Va adopted - amended. Ad-
joaEnnant
On motion Of Mr. Hook the board Cd
journsd 10 tvo Tomorrow.
Ar KLLR, County Casrk
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