March 23, 1844, to November 29, 1847
Part II (Pages 71-120)

The number in parentheses (bold) at the beginning of a line or in the middle of a line is the page number of the original document. The typist used the same format as the original with a few exceptions and corrections in spelling.

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In Council July 21, 1845, 6 o'clock P. M.
There was not a quorum present.
On motion adjourned to to-morrow morning 6 A. M. W. Chase, Prest.
Council met pursuant to adjournment July 22nd. 6 o'clock A. M. Were present the President, Messrs. Stilwell, Strong, Newell, Mason, M. Farmin, U. Farmin & Henderson. The president of the Phalanx being absent M. Farmin was appointed president pro tem. Several resolutions were presented and passed.
The committee on applications reported favorably on the applications of Moody Mason, I. M. Edgerton & C. F. Timam and adverse on the application of Chester Ford. Report adopted.
On motion adjourned. M. Farmin, Prest. pro tem.
At a special meeting of the Council held July 22, 1845. Were present the President, Messrs. Stilwell, Strong, Martin, Mason, Henderson, M. Farmin, U. Farmin & Newell. A resolution relating to charges being made to individuals who keep dogs on the premises.
The report of the committee on Corporation Affairs relating to M. Farmin's bill of property was called up and adopted, except that part relating to the horses and the advanced amount ($8.49) ordered to be credited on the books of the corporation.
The application of C. F. Timam called up and read and the ayes and noes taken on his admission as a member. Ayes nine, noes none. The application of Moody Mason was then called up and read and the ayes and noes taken on his admission as a member. Ayes 9, noes none. And the said Timam and Moody Mason were declared by the President to be members of the Phalanx.
On motion adjourned. Morris Farmin, Prest. pro tem.


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At a special meeting of the Council held July 23 were present the president, Messrs. Stilwell, Strong, Martin, Mason, Newell, Henderson, M. Farmin & U. Farmin.
A resolution relating to purchasing a horse of B. S. Sanborn was passed. Also a resolution ordering an order of forty dollars to be drawn on the treasury for H. G. Martin purchase a bill of goods at Milwaukee, and expenses.
The application of Jas. M. Edgerton was then called up and read and ayes and noes were taken on his admission as a member of the Phalanx. Ayes 9, noes none, so the applicant was admitted.
On motion adjourned. W. Chase, Prest.
In Council July 28, 1845 6 o'clock P. M. Were present the President, Messrs. Stilwell, Strong, Newell, Mason, Henderson, U. Farmin, M. Farmin & Parsons. A number of resolutions were presented and passed. See Resolutions on file. A number on reports of committees were then taken up and adopted. (See report on file.)
On motion adjourned. W. Chase, Prest.
A special meeting of the Council was called July 29, 1845 were present the President, Messrs. U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Parsons, Stilwell & Newell.
The following resolutions were presented and passed. Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for three hundred dollars for the purpose of paying for the breaking of two hundred acres as per contract, performed by the contractor and that the same be drawn in such sums as is necessary, each order to designate what it is for.
On motion adjourned. W. Chase, Prest.


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In Council August 4, 1845 6 o'clock P. M. Were present the President, Messrs. U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Newell & Parsons.
A resolution was passed ordering an order for $6.69 to be drawn on the treasury to pay sundry charges. Also a resolution instructing the blacksmith to charge individuals who get coal for use at 7 cents per bushel and that an account of all coal used in ironing be kept and charged in washing bill.
Also resolved that the grist mill be so built and geared as to run a small run of stones with a belt.
A bill of property was then received of J. M. Edgerton, amounting to 39 dollars and the amount ordered to be entered to his credit upon the stock books, bearing date with his admission as a member.
On motion adjourned. W. Chase, Prest.
In Council August 7, 1845, 7 o'clock P. M.
At a special meeting there were present the President, Messrs. U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Newell, Strong & Stilwell. The resignation of the President of the Corporation in the following words was communicated to the Council
"To the Council of the Wisconsin Phalanx.
I hereby resign the office of President of said Wisconsin Phalanx.
Ceresco August 5, 1845. L. M. Parsons."
On motion the resignation was accepted by the Council. The Council then proceeded to elect a President pro tem, which resulted in the choice of T. V. Newell. The secretary was instructed to enter to the credit of N. HL Strong $3.50 for a certain grain cradle had of him.
A resolution relating to purchasing a certain cow of Mr. Caltin was then passed (see resolution).
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. protem.


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In Council Aug. 11, 1845 6 o'clock P. M.
There were present T. V. Newell Pres. pro tem. Messrs. Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Stilwell & Strong.
A letter was presented and read from T. C. Leland making application for his parents, also an application from Robert Sheldon. Referred to committee on applications.
A resolution was then passed ordering an order to be drawn on the treasury of $9.06 payable to the order of B. S. Sanborn being for expenses to Summit to get wheat. Also a resolution ordering an order to be drawn on the treasury for two dollars to pay for the Harbinger one year. Several other resolutions were passed. (See resolutions on file.)
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. protem.
A special meeting of the Council was held Aug. 13, 1845. Were present T. V. Newell, Prest. protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong and Stilwell. An application for membership in the Phalanx was presented from Jas. Clarkson and referred to committee on applications.
The committee on applications reported favorably on the application of Robert Sheldon. Report accepted and adopted and laid on the table. Committee reported adverse on the application of T. C. Leland for his parents. Report adopted.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. protem.


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At a special meeting of the Corporation held Aug. 15, 1845 were present T. V. Newell President protem, Messrs. Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason & Stilwell.
The following resolution was presented and passed: Resolved that Sam'l Babcock be requested to sign a contract, agreeing to receive all pay for all labor done for the Phalanx by himself and family in stock excepting so much as is consumed in board at the same rate as members pay for their board. The committee on applications reported favorably on the application of Jas. C. Clarkson. Report accepted and adopted and laid on the table.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. protem.
In Council August 18, 1845 at 6 o'clock P. M.
There were present T. V. Newell, president protem, Messrs. Chase, Henderson, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Martin, Mason, Stilwell & Strong.
The following resolutions were presented and passed:
Resolved that Oscar Wilson proceed to Summit to get the balance of the seed wheat, contracted for by Mr. Sanborn and that an order be drawn on the treasury for $600 to defray expenses of team etc.
Resolved that the Treasurer be instructed to give receipts for all monies paid into the treasury by members of the Corporation and others.
Resolved that the Secretary be instructed to purchase a double harness if the same can be had in payment for stock at a price to be fixed by Mr. Seaman.
The special committee appointed to confer with D. Hager in relation to certain property, reported in favor of purchasing a certain bill of property amounting to $62.22 which was accepted and adopted and the secretary instructed to enter the amount of the credit of D. Hager on the stock book bearing date from the reception of the property.
The application of Jas. Clarkson was then taken up and read and the ayes and noes were taken on his admission as a member

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of the Corporation. Ayes 8, noes none and was declared to be admitted.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. protem.
At a special meeting of the Council held Aug. 19, 1845 there were present the President protem, Messrs. Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Stilwell & Strong.
A report from the committee on agricultural affairs recommending the purchase of certain bill of property of Sam'l Babcock, consisting of a span of horses, wagon, harness etc. was taken up and rejected. A report from V. C. Mason, recommending the purchase of a certain bill of garden seeds was then taken up and after several additions to the bill, was adopted and voted that Jas. Clarkson be requested to purchase the bill of seeds in Massachusettes for the benefit of the Corporation.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
At a special meeting of the Council held Aug. 21, 1845 there were present the President, pro tem, Messrs. Chase, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell.
The following resolutions were passed:
Resolved that the location for a burying ground be on the west side of the brook and be on the south side of a high knob near the brook and south of the blacksmith shop, provided that said location shall be approved of by a committee of 3 consisting of Stilwell, M. Farmin and Chase appointed to examine said location,

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if not approved by said Committee to examine others and report to the next meeting of the Council.
Resolved that L. Stuart be requested to act as sexton for the current year and to prepare a book and record all deaths and other affairs proper for record in a sexton's book.
By resolution a committee of 3 (consisting of Strong, Mason, & Chase) was appointed to report to the next meeting of the Council a price for keeping individual's horses the ensuing winter.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
In Council Aug. 25, 1845. There were present the President Protem, Messrs. Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Stilwell, & Strong. An application for membership from Robert Miller was read and referred to committee on applications. A resolution was passed ordering an order to be drawn on the Treasurer for 70 dollars payable to the order of L. Rounds to defray the expenses of O. Wilson and to purchase bill of goods at Milwaukee. Also ordered an order to be drawn on the treasury for 15 dollars payable to the secretary to defray the expenses of Geo. Limbert in driving sheep from Pleasant Prairie. Also for 4 dollars to pay C. C. Sholes account for extra copies of the Freeman.
A resolution was passed allowing 10 per cent interest per annum to be paid to L. M. Parsons on an order on the treasury for 200 dollars for money advanced by him to pay for the beaking from the date of said order until paid. Also a resolution ordering an order to be drawn on the treasury for 200 dollars payable to the order of G. W. Clark, payable on the first day of December next, with interest at 12 per cent on condition that he pay into the treasury 200 dollars. A report of a select committee was then taken up, recommending that an order be drawn on the treasury for 100 dollars payable on demand to any member who will furnish the money at 10 per cent interest.
Report adopted.


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The Committee to whom was referred Jas. Clarkson's bill of 33 dollars reported in favor of allowing said bill. Report adopted and the secretary ordered to enter the same to his credit on the book.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
At a special meeting of the Council held Aug. 27, 1845. There were present the President Protem, Messrs. Chase, Henderson, Martin, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Stilwell & Strong.
A resolution authorizing the secretary to purchase a certain lumber wagon of R. Smith at a price not exceeding 45 dollars including the previous use of said wagon if it can be had in payment for stock in the Phalanx.
The purchase of a certain bill of property amounting to $206.55 was recommended by the agricultural committee of Byron S. Sanborn. Said bill was purchased by the Council and the secretary ordered to enter the amount on the stock book to the credit of B. S. Sanborn.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
At a special meeting of the Council held August 30, 1845. Were present T. V. Newell, President Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Strong & Stilwell.
The following resolution was presented and was unanimously adopted - viz: Resolved that the secretary be instructed to enter to the credit of Warren Chase, Lester Rounds, Uriel Farmin, Morris Farmin, & G. W. Clark, in such fund severally as they may designate the sum of three hundred and seventy-three dollars and forty-nine cents on the stock book, the same being in payment for three several lots of land this day deeded to the Wisconsin Phalanx by Luther M. Parsons as per deed. (See record.) And be it further resolved that provided interest or dividend on said stock does not amount


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to twelve per cent per annum for the next nine months, the same shall be made up to that amount to them, and be it further resolved that if the said Warren Chase, Lester Rounds, Uriel Farmin, & Morris Farmin wish to transfer to the corporation two hundred and seventy nine dollars of said stock at the end of nine months from this date, that amount shall be advanced to them in cash by the Phalanx as per this resolution, as in agreement made August 30th A. D. 1845.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell.
In Council , Sept. 1, 1845 6 o'clock P. M.
Not being a quorum present, on motion adjourned to to-morrow evening.
At an adjourned meeting of the Council held Sept. 2, 1845 there were present T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Stilwell & Strong. A bill of fruit trees etc. amounting to $31.75 (there is a mark through the one on the typed copy) of Daniel Hager was allowed and the amount ordered to be entered to his credit at the date of said bill Apl. 1, 1845. A bill of property amounting to $111.82 consisting of wheat, etc. Dated Aug. 30 was then received of G. W. Clark and the amount ordered to be entered to his credit on the Stock book at the date of said bill. Several resolutions were then presented and adopted. (See resolutions on file.) The committee on applications reported formally on the application of Robert Miller. Report accepted and adopted.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest/Protem.
In Council Sept. 8, 1845.
Were present the President Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Strong & Stilwell. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for $15.30 payable to the order of L. Rounds, the same being to pay the balance due O. Wilson for money paid out on last trip to Milwaukee and Summit. Several other resolutions were adopted. (See resolutions on file).
Adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.


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In Council Sept. 22, 1845. Were present T. V. Newell, President Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell. An application for membership was presented and referred to committee on applications. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved that an order now in the hands of M. Farmin drawn in favor of L. M. Parsons be taken up and one drawn in favor of M. Farmin for $55.65 being the amount of principal and interest from the time the money was advanced.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for one dollar and 25 cents in favor of M. Farmin, it being for money furnished Mr. Babcock for expenses to mill. Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for 63 Dollars in favor of M. Farmin, it being for cash paid for flour in April last. Several other resolutions were adopted. (See resolutions on file.)
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
In Council Sept. 29, 845. The members of the Council present were T. V. Newell Prest. Protem, W. Chase, M. Farmin, Stilwell, Henderson, C. Mason, Strong, and Uriel Farmin.
A petition in reference to stove pipe in Mr. Henderson's room was presented and referred to Mechanical committee, with instructions to take such action upon the same, as they should deem proper.
An application of Francis Beals referred to committee on applications was reported upon favorably by said committee, which report was accepted and adopted.
A letter of Samuel W. Marsh, referred to a special committee was reported upon adverse to his coming this fall, which report was accepted and adopted.
The following resolutions were presented, viz:
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to notify Mr. Babcock that his family will be charged a rate weekly for board upon the first of November next and required to pay weekly and that the Phalanx will not receive pay for their board and rent etc. in labor after that time. Upon which the ayes and noes were called. Messrs. Newell, Chase, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Strong & U. Farmin voted in the affirmative and Stilwell in the negative. The resolution was declared adopted.


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Resolved that Mr. Russell be appointed in the place of Wm. Seaman to settle the bills of strangers and pay the amount to the Treasurer with an account to the secretary weekly of all monies thus received, which was adopted unanimously.
Resolved that a plain coffin and decent burial be furnished to any person on the domain (who needed) free from any charge for the same, which was unanimously adopted.
Resolved that the Corporation will not sell any more corn for horse feed out of the present season's crop and that N. H. Strong be instructed to attend to the corn and ascertain and report to the secretary all that has been used and that corn be loaned to Mr. Dorchester until such time as he shall be able to purchase it elsewhere, which was adopted.
There were two other resolutions presented which on motion were unanimously laid on the table.
The Treasurer's report of monies in his hands etc. was read and ordered to be put on the secretary's file.
The widow Sophia Steven's account of 111 sheep at $1.50 per head was presented and allowed and the secretary instructed to enter the amount of the same to her credit on the Stock book of the Wisconsin Phalanx bearing date with the time of the reception of the sheep.
On motion the application of Robert Miller was taken up for its third reading and final action. The ayes and noes being called for, they being all in the affirmative, he was declared elected.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.


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In Council October 6, 1845, there were present T. V. Newell, President Protem, Messrs. Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Strong, & Stilwell.
The following resolutions were presented and passed, viz: Resolved that a committee of 3 be appointed to recommend a price to be charged for such articles of provision (the product of the Phalanx) as have been furnished to persons and families boarding themselves and that said committee report at the next regular meeting of the Council. Strong, Stilwell & U. Farmin were appointed said committee.
Resolved that a committee of 3 be appointed by nomination to recommend a graduating scale by which the board can be charged to members and their respective families at the coming December settlement. W. Chase, V. C. Mason & C. W. Henderson were appointed said committee.
Resolved that a committee of 3 be appointed by nomination to stake out one acre of the burying ground into squares of 20 feet each with walks of eight feet between each. U. Farmin, N. H. Strong & M. Farmin were appointed said committee.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to sell the youngest Dunham mare to any person who will purchase the same provided he can get more than fifty dollars for her and charge the same in account to stockholders.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to the order of L. Rounds for two dollars to be sent as a subscription for the Alphodelphia Tocsin and also twentytwo dollars to pay for a certain plow bought of a man at Fond du Lac.
Resolved that a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Council relating to selling corn be reconsidered.
Resolved that the Corporation will not sell any more corn for horse feed out of the present season's crop except such as is sold to travellers by V. C. Mason to feed teams and that he be appointed to attend to the same and keep an account of all corn so sold.


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An account of V. C. Mason for 50 dollars cash paid to Satterlee Clark was then taken up and allowed and the secretary ordered to enter the same to his credit on the stock book to the date of the bill (Oct. 4, 1845).
The application of Francis Beals was then taken up for its final action and the ayes and noes were taken on his admission as a member of the Corporation. Ayes 7, noes 1, so the applicant not having all the votes was rejected.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
In Council Oct. 14, 1845. Members present were T. V. Newell, Pres. Protem, Chase, Henderson, Strong, Mason, Martin, Stilwell, and U. Farmin.
The committee which was chosen to report a graduating scale for board reported as follows, viz:
The committee to whom was referred the subject of presenting a graduating scale to be charged for board at the coming settlement would report as follows:
1. That all persons 15 years old and upwards be charged one price.
2. That all persons 14 and under 15 years old be charged 22/30 of said price.
3. That all 13 and under 14 be charged 21/30 of said price.
4. That all 12 and under 13 be charged 20/30 of said price.
5. That all 11 and under 12 be charged 19/30 of said price.
6. That all 10 and under 11 be charged 18/30 of said price.
7. That all 9 and under 10 be charged 17/30 of said price.
8. That all 8 and under 9 be charged 16/30 of said price.
9. That all 7 and under 8 be charged 14/30 of said price.
10. That all 6 and under 7 be charged 13/30 of said price.
11. That all 5 and under 6 be charged 12/30 of said price.
12. That all 4 and under 5 be charged 11/30 of said price.
13. That all 3 and under 4 be charged 10/30 of said price.
14. That all 2 and under 3 be charged 9/30 of said price.
15. That all 1 and under 2 be charged 8/31 of said price.
Under one year old nothing, and that those persons whose birthday comes before the first day of December next be computed from that time in the scale.
Which report was referred to the committee of the whole and by them returned to the Council with a recommendation that it lay on the table.


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The Committee to whom was referred a resolution in favor of instructing the Agricultural committee to stake out a certain fence reported an amendment which reads as follows, viz: Committee recommend that the resolution be so altered as to run the north line along the edge of the opening and then adopted, which was accepted and returned by the committee of the whole with a recommendation that it be adopted.
The Committee to whom was referred a resolution calling for a price to be recommended for articles of provisions sold to families reported which report was accepted and referred to the committee of the whole and by them returned to the Council with recommendation that it lay on the table.
The Committee on Corporation affairs to whom was referred the bill of W. D. Strong, reported that the same be allowed and credited to him on the account book of the association, which report was accepted and referred to the committee of the whole and by them returned to the Council with a recommendation that the secretary be instructed to credit the amount on the account book.
The following resolution which reads: Resolved that a reward of five dollars be paid to any person who will present the best plan for a dwelling house to be 208 ft. long running parallel with the present long house and standing 200 ft. north. To be built of stone with 2 fire proof partitions running across it and built to accommodate not less than 12 or more than 20 families, the same to be presented by the first day of January next, which was taken up by the committee of the whole and returned to the Council with recommendation that it be adopted.
On motion the bill of Lathan Sholes passed through the committee of the whole, was adopted by the Council and ordered to be paid immediately.
On motion the Council adjourned to to-morrow evening.
T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.


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Oct. 15th . Met pursuant to adjournment. There being no quorum present the Council adjourned.
T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
In Council Oct. 20, 1845. 6 o'clock P. M.
Members present, T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong, & Stilwell.
Several letters were presented, read and referred to committees. An application for membership in the Phalanx from Frederick Bacon was presented, read and referred to committee on applications.
The report of the committee on Corporation affairs on W. D. Strong's bill of $8.63 was taken up and adopted.
The report of the committee on the graduating scale to regulate the charge for board was so amended as to reduce the Board of females one-fourth from the amount charged to males and that children over 12 years old shall be charged the same as adults in the provision account and then the report was adopted as amended.
The report of the committee on Corporation affairs recommending a price for articles of provision sold to families was called up, amended and adopted as follows: Potatoes 20 cents pr. bushel.
Onions 75 cents per bushel
Beans 1.00 per bushel
Flour market price per CWT.
Beef, average, $3.00 per cwt.
Lard, 10 cents per lb.
Butter 15 cents per lb.
Milk 2 cents per qt.
Soap 12-1/2 cents per gallon
Cabbage 4 cents per head
Squashes 4 cents each
Punkins 2 cents each
Turnips & Carrots 10 cents per bushel
Beets 25 cents per bushel
Meal $1.00 per cwt.
Pork, market price per lb.
Tallow 10 cents per lb.
Candles 12-1/2 cents per lb.


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Bread 3 cents per lb.
Honey 12 cents per lb.
Eggs 8 cents per dozen
The resolution returned to the Council from the Committee of the whole at the last regular meeting relating to paying a reward of five dollars for the best plan for a house etc. was taken up and adopted.
The report of the committee on the resolution relating to staking out for fencing a certain piece of ground was taken up and adopted as amended by the committee of the whole (see report).
On motion the secretary was ordered to draw an order on the Treasurer for $8.43 to pay for goods got by Oscar Wilson.
On motion adjourned until to-morrow evening at 6-1/2 o'clock.
T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
At an adjourned meeting held Oct. 21, 1845 the members present were T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz: Resolved that N. H. Strong be charged forty dollars for the mare sold to Dr. Dexter.
Resolved that 25 bushels of potatoes be sold to U. Farmin (for his friend) at the rate of 25 cents per bushel in cash or for such property as the Corporation may need.
Resolved that a committee of three be appointed to recommend by report a course to be pursued in making out the coming assessment of the real estate and improvements of the Phalanx for the first of December next - Chase, Strong and Mason were appointed said committee.
Resolved that a committee of one be appointed to make out a schedule of stoves, stove-pipe, stove furniture and kettles, with his estimated value on the same, now owned by the corporation and present to the next meeting of the Council. W. Chase was appointed said committee.


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A bill of five dollars for cash lent by Jas. Stuart was then allowed and the secretary instructed to draw an order on the treasury to the order of Jas. Stuart for the amount. A proposition was presented from E. R. Rounds to invest 25 dollars in stock on certain conditions which was agreed to by the Council (see proposition on file).
The committee on applications reported adversely on the application of Frederick Bacon and the report was accepted and adopted by the Council.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
At a special meeting of the Council held Oct. 23, 1845 were present T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell. The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that a committee of 3 be appointed to make out and present to the Council a schedule of all the farming tools owned by the Phalanx with their estimated value on the same. Strong, Martin & Chase Committee.
Resolved that Orlando Martin be permitted to go to work for the Corporation and receive his pay and board the same as members receive theirs until the first Monday of Dec. next.
A resolution instructing U. Farmin to purchase a certain bill of crockery at Fond du Lac in exchange for buckwheat or buckwheat and cash.
A bill of C. R. Luce for 28-3/4 days mason work was then presented and allowed and ordered to be paid out of the treasury.
A proposition from Andrew J. Ingersoll to go to work for the corporation was accepted on certain conditions (see proposition and condition on file). The report from the committee appointed to report an invoice of stoves, etc. was accepted and ordered to be entered on file for the use of the Council. The report of the committee appointed to recommend a course to be pursued in making out the assessment of real estate etc. was accepted and placed on file.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.


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In Council Oct. 27, 6 o'clock P. M. 1845.
Members present T. V. Newell Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell.
A bill of W. Chase for 50 dollars for cash advanced to pay for goods at Milwaukee was presented and allowed and ordered to be paid out of the treasury.
A resolution was adopted requesting G. W. Clark to purchase 10 Bbls. of salt at Milwaukee and also that an order be drawn on the treasury to pay for the same and expense of team. Also a resolution ordering an order to be drawn on the treasury to L. Rounds for twenty-two 85/100 dollars to be applied as follows, viz: $7.85 to be paid to O. Wilson for a keg of nails and saleratus bought of him, $15.00 to be sent to Milwaukee by Wilson to purchase stove pipe and saleratus.
Also the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that a committee of 3 be appointed to schedule and report with estimated value for the same all livestock now owned by the corporation. Strong, Chase and U. Farmin were appointed said committee.
Resolved that the corporation sell to O. Wilson the Wilson & Sanborn horses (so-called) for seventy dollars and charge to him in account.
Resolved that Robert Miller be permitted to take up his residence on the Domain as soon as he shall pay in 400 dollars in cash and on condition that he will pay in 100 dollars more in February next.
Resolved that the corporation purchase of Jas. Stuart half a box of axes at the rate of fourteen & 50/100 dollars per box and that they be left in his hands subject to the order of the Council.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.


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In Council , Nov. 3, 1845.
Members present T. V. Newell, President Protem, Chase, Henderson, U. Farmin, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that one hundred dollars be appropriated to purchase the W-1/2 of SE-1/4 Sec. 29, T. 16, R. 14 and the President be instructed to purchase the same as soon as practicable, provided the purchase of the land shall be approved by a majority of the resident members.
Resolved that C. Lane be authorized to sell for the corporation one stack of hay for cash at 4 dollars per ton, using his judgment to estimate the number of tons in the stack.
Resolved that the shop frame, framed to stand near the grist mill be moved up and placed 300 ft. north of the east end of the long building and on a line with it both ways.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to the order of L. Rounds to pay for 6 axes bought of J. Stuart for the bill of crockery to be bought at Fond du lac for 100 of iron, two kegs of paint, one piece of bagging and one gross of 3/4 inch screws.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury to N. Hunter for 33 cents for money by him paid for repairing threshing machine.
A resolution was then passed appointing G. W. Clark to wait upon strangers etc.
The committee to whom was referred the subject of estimating the value of the real estate owned by the corporation reported as follows: That they have called a meeting of the members and that said meeting decided that the land exclusive of improvements is worth three dollars an acre on an average. Your committee would therefore report three dollars per acre as the estimated value of all land owned by the Corporation exclusive of improvements. The report was accepted and adopted by the Council.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newall, Prest. Protem.


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At a special meeting of the Council held Nov. 5, 1845 there were present T. V. Newell, President Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell.
An application was presented from William Greenleaf asking to become a member of the Wisconsin Phalanx which was referred to committee on applications.
The committee appointed to schedule the agricultural improvements with their estimated value presented their report, which amounted to $1434.97. The report was accepted and adopted and ordered to be placed on the secretary's list of appraisals.
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening at half past 7 o'clock A. M.
T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
Nov. 6 half past 7 o'clock A. M.
Not being a quorum present, adjourned.
In Council Nov. 10, 1845. members present T. V. Newell Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Martin, Strong & Stilwell.
A number of resolutions were presented and laid on the table. Reports of committees were then presented and laid on the table. On motion adjourned to to-morrow morning at 7 o'clock A. M.
Nov. 11, 1845. Members met pursuant to adjournment. Present T. V. Newell Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong and Stilwell. On motion the unfinished business of the last session was taken up and the following resolutions were adopted, viz:
A resolution ordering Town and County orders to be rec'd and credited on book to such persons as may wish to sell them to the Corporation.
A resolution ordering two ox teams to be sent to Watertown for brick and that the expense of the same be paid out of the treasury.
A resolution ordering a certain bill of Jas. Stuart of $5.00 to be paid out of the treasury.


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Resolved that G. W. Clark have the best horse team belonging to the Corporation to go to Milwaukee and that an order be drawn on the treasury to pay the expense of said team and to purchase two kegs of nails also to take the hides belonging to the Corporation and exchange them for upper leather and calf skins.
The committee to whom was referred a resolution concerning L. M. Parsons time, reported that the said L. M. Parsons be allowed at the rate of forty hours per week for 13 weeks - 520 hours. The report was accepted and adopted.
The committee appointed to schedule the boxes and barrels, together with their estimated value of the same, made their report which amounted to $29.50 which was accepted and adopted.
A schedule of mason's tools amounting to $20.45 was presented by a committee appointed for that purpose, which was accepted and adopted.
The committee on Corporation affairs reported a bill of property belonging to Robert Miller amounting to $50.63 and recommended that the amount of the said bill be received of Mr. Miller in payment for stock in the Corporation, which was accepted and adopted.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
At a special meeting of the Council held Nov. 18, 1845, members present T. V. Newell President Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Strong & Stilwell. The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for 3 dollars payable to the order of W. Chase, being for expenses of entering 80 acres of land and recording deed.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for fifty-three dollars to pay M. Farmin for cash advanced May 19 to pay for land.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to L. Rounds for 10 dollars to pay for one keg of nails and one piece of toweling to be bought at Green Lake.


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Resolved that the building now raised for the joiners shop be enlarged 12 feet
on the west end said addition to have a shed roof.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to deduct from each person's time his or her proportionate share of all labor expended in board and washing during the past year.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to close up the credit account for labor for the present fiscal year on the 22nd day of Nov. inst. and that all time credited after that time be entered after the first day of Dec. next in the next years account.
Resolved that a well be dug near the south west corner of the bake room, located so that two pumps can be worked from it, one for the bakery and one for the south dining room.
The following schedules of property were reported by committees appointed for that purpose, with the annexed valuation of the same, which were accepted and adopted, viz:
A schedule of fanner's tools amounting to $ 76.00
" " of improvements and wheat on school section $2600.00
" " of articles belonging to the dairy & Bakery $ 37.01
" " of Blacksmith tools, iron & steel $ 198.77
" " of agricultural products $2660.83
The amount of town and county orders received of individuals as reported by the secretary was as follows: Town orders - $21.87 County orders - $20.84 which was ordered to be paid to the town Collector in payment for taxes against the corporation.
The committee on applications reported adverse on the application of William Greenleaf, which was accepted and adopted.
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock. T. V. Newell.


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A special meeting of the Council was held on the 19th day of Nov. 1845 at 7 o'clock A. M. pursuant to adjournment. Members present T. V. Newell Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Mason, Martin, Strong & Stilwell.
The following schedules of property with the annexed amounts of the valuation of the same was reported by the several committees appointed for that purpose, viz:
A schedule of washing implements $ 22.37
A schedule of kitchen utensils 59.41
A schedule of dining room utensils 115.63
A schedule of farming tools 1155.42
A schedule of saw-mill tools 23.38
Voted that M. Farmin be charged $10.50 for the use of oxen, wagon, hay and tools used at Rush Lake. On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
A special meeting of the Council held on the 21st day of Nov. 1845. Members present T. V. Newell Prest. Protem, Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Strong & Stilwell.
Resolved that a premium of ten dollars be offered for the best plan and draught of a cook room and cooking range, furnace etc. and the same to be built on the west end of the present cook room sufficient to cook for 300 persons at on heat and to supply two dining rooms of 50 by 18 feet each. The said plan to be presented by the first day of March next, and that the secretary post up a copy of this resolution.
Resolved that the annual election of the Wisconsin Phalanx to be held on the second Monday of Dec. next be held in the school house in Ceresco and that the polls be opened at 9 o'clock A. M. and that the secretary be instructed to post up a notice of the same.
A balance of a bill of articles due King & Co. for $4.52 and ordered to be paid out of the treasury.


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Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to L. Rounds for a sum sufficient to purchase a tin boiler of 20 gallons to fit the cookstoves, and that the same be sent for by the first team to Milwaukee.
The following schedules of property with the valuation of annexed were then reported by committees appointed for that purpose, viz:
A schedule of stock, horses, hogs etc. $2431.43
A schedule of miscellaneous property 450.02
A schedule of cabinet tools 28.75
A schedule of mechanical improvements 8405.00
A schedule of carpenter and joiners tools 284.92
40 bushels of buckwheat was added to the
schedule of agricultural products 15.00
$87.50 was then added to the schedule of
agricultural improvements for late plowing __ 87.50
$11702.62
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.
An annual meeting of the members and stockholders of the Wisconsin Phalanx was held t the school house on the Domain on the first Monday of Dec. 1845, pursuant to section 16 of the Act to incorporate the Wisconsin Phalanx, at which time a general statement of the affairs of the Wisconsin Phalanx was presented to the meeting by the President and a settlement was made with the members.
On motion the members then formed themselves into two series for the ensuing year, viz: Agricultural and Mechanical.


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In Council Dec. 1, 1845 at 6 o'clock P. M.
There were present T. V. Newell President Protem, Messrs. Chase, M. Farmin, Henderson, Martin, Mason, Strong & Stilwell.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that the several amounts due members & stockholders at the annual settlement for Dec. 1, 1845 be paid in stock or credited on account book with the Corporation.
Resolved that H. Barns be allowed two dollars for the use of his stove last winter and also that he be furnished with 2 joints of 5 inch pipe in payment for two used by the Phalanx and not returned.
Resolved that 150 copies of the Southport Telegraph containing the annual statement of the affairs of the Phalanx for Dec. 1, 1845 be procured.
Resolved that a fat ox be purchased of J. Woodruff at a price agreed upon by Geo. Limbert and Mr. Catlin.
Resolved that the axes in Mr. Stuart's possession be delivered to the Foreman of the chopping groups.
On motion adjourned. T. V. Newell, Prest. Protem.


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On the second Monday of December (8) at 9 o'clock A. M. 1845 pursuant to sections 9 of the Act to Incorporate the Wisconsin Phalanx, the members and stockholders met at the stone school house in the town of Ceresco for the purpose of electing one President, one Vice-president, one Secretary, one Treasurer and nine Councilmen.
On motion voted that the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer be voted for separately and that the Councilmen be voted for on one ballot.
The polls were then opened for the reception of votes for President and nine ballotings were had which resulted in no choice, no person having a majority of all the votes cast. The tenth balloting resulted as follows: Warren Chase had 36 votes, Lester Rounds had 22 votes, Scattering 8 votes, whole number cast 66. Warren Chase having a majority of the votes cast was declared elected President.
The balloting for vice president resulted as follows: Jacob Beckwith had 33 votes, Truman V. Newell had 20 votes, Scattering 7 votes, whole number cast 60. Jacob Beckwith having a majority of the votes cast was declared vice president.
The balloting for secretary resulted as follows: Lester Rounds had 47 votes, C. W. Henderson had 3 votes, O. H. Capron had 3 votes, Scattering 7 votes. Whole number 60. Lester Rounds having a majority of the votes cast was declared elected secretary.
The balloting for treasurer resulted as follows: James Stuart had 34 votes, Nathan Strong had 12 votes, C. W. Henderson had 4 votes, Scattering 9 votes, whole number 59. James Stuart having a majority of the votes cast, was declared elected treasurer. On motion adjourned to to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock.


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Dec. 9th 8 o'clock A. M. 1845 . Members and stockholders met pursuant to adjournment and proceeded to the election of the Council men, which resulted as follows:

George W. Clark had 55 votes,
Jacob Woodruff had 44 votes,
Truman V. Newell had 34 vote,
Laban Stilwell had 38 votes,
Russell Smith had 46 votes,
V. C. Mason had 31 votes,
Carleton Lane had 30 votes,
Nathan Hunter had 22 votes,
Job Bennett had 28 votes,
Jas. Hebden had 28 votes.
C. W. Henderson had 14 votes,
Stephen Bates had 31 votes,
Morris Farmin had 15 votes,
William Seaman had 15 votes,
Uriel Farmin had 17 votes.
Whole number of votes cast 63. G. W. Clark, Jacob Woodruff, T. V. Newell, Laban Stilwell, & Russell Smith having received a majority of the votes cast were declared elected.
At the second balloting the result was as follows:

Stephen Bates received 37 votes,
V. C. Mason received 33 votes,
C. Lane received 27 votes,
J. Hebden received 27 votes,
J. Bennett received 27 votes,
W. Seaman received 20 votes,
M. Farmin received 17 votes,
N. Hunter received 17 votes,
Scattering 51 votes. Whole number of ballots cast 66.
Stephen Bates having received a majority of the votes cast was declared elected.
At the third balloting there was no choice, no one having a majority of the votes cast.


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At the 4th balloting the number of votes cast was 59 and the result was as follows:

Volney C. Mason had 34 votes,
Carleton Lane had 36 votes,
James Hebden had 35 votes,
Job Bennett had 17 votes,
W. Seaman had 22 votes,
Scattering 24 votes.
V. C. Mason, Carleton Lane and Jas. Hebden having a majority of the votes cast were declared elected.
G. W. Clark, Jacob Woodruff, T. V. Newell, Laban Stilwell, Russell Smith, Stephen Bates, V. C. Mason, Carleton Lane and James Hebden were then declared duly elected Councilmen for the ensuing year.
On motion the meeting then adjourned sine die.
L. Rounds secretary. Warren Chase, President


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A meeting of the Council (by a call of the President) was held at the School house on the 9th day of Dec. at 7 o'clock P. M. 1845. When the vice president took the chair and on the rolls being called by the secretary the following Councilmen appeared and took their seat, viz: G. W. Clark, Jacob Woodruff, T. V. Newell, Laban Stilwell, Russell Smith, Stephen Bates, V. C. Mason, Carleton Lane, James Hebden & Warren Chase, President.
On motion of W. Chase, the standing rules of the last Council except the 4 last articles were adopted for the government of this Council.
On motion the Council then proceeded to elect by ballot the several standing committees of the Council, which resulted as follows, viz:
Committee on Agriculture On Education
James Hebden, Chairman R. Smith, Chairman
Russell Smith S. Bates
Carleton Lane L. Stilwell
Committee on Mechanical Business On Corporation Affairs
T. V. Newell, Chairman G. W. Clark, chairman
L. Stilwell C. Lane
J. Woodruff R. Smith
On Domestic Affairs On Rules, Regulations
C. Lane, chairman and By-Laws
R. Smith & Hebden S. Bates, chairman
On Finance V. C. Mason
T. V. Newell, Chairman T. V. Newell
V. C. Mason Auditing Committee
G. W. Clark T. V. Newell
On applications
S. Bates, Chairman
V. C. Mason
G. W. Clark
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening at 1/2 past 6 o'clock.
J. Beckwith, Prest.


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Council met Dec. 10th at 1/2 past 6 o'clock P. M. pursuant to adjournment. Members present, The President, Messrs. Chase, Bates, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
An application from S. R. Kellogg and also an application from D. J. Fowler to become members of the Phalanx were presented, read and referred to the committee on applications. A proposition from John W. Moore to go to work for the Corporation two or three months and receive his board and pay the same as members of the Corporation. Proposition agreed to by the Council.
A resolution was then passed instructing the Secretary to post up notices for proposals to be received on Monday evening next for taking the contract for carrying the mail.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved that the President of the Council be requested to keep an account of all time spent in business sessions and report the same to the time meetings of the members each week and that the Chairman of each committee be requested to report to the President all time spent in business by their respective committees and also that the roll of the Council be called at the opening of each session and that any member coming in late after the roll is called, shall have no credit for that session, and that the meeting shall be called to order 20 minutes after the ringing of the Council bell.
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening at 1/2 past 6.
Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
Council met Dec. 11th at l/2 past 6 o'clock pursuant to adjournment. The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to draw an order on the treasury for a sum sufficient to purchase 20 yards of sheeting for N. O. Adkins and charge the same to him.
Resolved that the blacksmith be instructed to furnish the shop with iron etc., with the money received for work and that he report weekly to the Council the am't of money rec'd and paid ut.


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Resolved that the secretary be instructed to register the time reported by the time meetings of the members the ensuing year in three accounts as follows, viz:
1st. All time expended in the Board account connected with the public table by itself.
2nd. All time spent in making soap, candles, in threshing, butchering, milling, measuring & weighing provisions, care of cows and milking (except when paid by milk charged members) care of hens etc. in 2 account.
3rd. All other time in a third account until otherwise ordered by the Council.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to draw an order on the treasury sufficient to buy a side of sole leather at Green Lake.
An account of Russell Smith of $5.00 for the use of wagon etc. was presented and allowed and ordered to be entered to his credit.
The committee on applications reported favorably on the applications of S. R. Kellogg & D. I. Fowler. Reports accepted and adopted.
The Treasurer, Jas. Stuart, bond, signed by B. S. Sanborn and Robert Miller as sureties was then presented and accepted. On motion meeting adjourned to to-morrow evening at 1/2 past 6.
Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
Council met Dec. 12 6-1/2 o'clock P. M. 1845 pursuant to adjournment.
An account of W. Seaman for $2.63 for Surveyor's chain and one Fellow saw was presented and allowed.
A report from the committee on Education was presented and adopted. (See report on file.)
On motion adjourned to Monday evening next at 1/2 past 6 o'clock.
Jacob Beckwith, Prest.


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Dec. 15 6-1/2 o'clock P. M. 1845 . Council met pursuant to adjournment. The roll was called and the following members answered to their names, viz:
Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
Several propositions and resolutions were presented to the Council, read and laid on the table.
On motion adjourned to meet to-morrow evening at 6 P. M.
Jacob Beckwith Prest.
Dec. 15th 6 o'clock P. M. 1845 . Council met pursuant to adjournment. Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell & Smith.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to draw and order on the treasury for $3.00 to pay for four town plats received from the Land office.
Resolved that R. Smith be appointed to sell hay in place of C. Lane and that the price be reduced from $4 to $3 per ton.
Resolved that regular meetings of the Council be held on every Monday evening until otherwise ordered by the Council and that special meetings be held at any time when the President may deem necessary and shall notify all members of the Council who are on the Domain by ringing the bell as usual.
Resolved that the Corporation sell to H. G. Martin one ton of hay for $3 and charge the same in account.
Resolved that the Corporation will purchase warranted pine shingles of any of the members who may make and deliver them at Ceresco the present winter at $3 per thousand and that corn shall be advanced to feed horse teams while drawing the same in payment for the same and the balance be credited in account to be entered in stock at the next December settlement.


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A bill of property of R. Smith for $13 for cow etc. was allowed and ordered to be entered on book.
A bill of 24 yards of cloth at 8/ per yard was received of V. C. Mason and ordered to be entered to his credit.
On motion the application of S. R. Kellogg was taken up and read and the ayes and noes called for on his admission as a member on the conditions of his application. The members all voting in affirmative, he was declared admitted.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
Monday Dec. 22nd 6 o'clock P. M. 1845 .
Council met. members present the President, Messrs. Chase, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
A proposition from C. W. Cunitz to go to work for the Corporation was presented and accepted. (See proposition on file.)
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved that scholars from broad be admitted to our school the present winter at three dollars per quarter, provided they furnish their own board. Several other resolutions were presented and laid on the table.
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening 6 o'clock.
Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
Dec. 23rd 1845 6 o'clock P. M. Council met pursuant to adjournment. Members present The President, Messrs. Chase, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell and Woodruff. On motion the unfinished business of the last session was taken up and the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that R. Smith sell 2 or 3 tons of hay to Seth Harris on two months credit.


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Resolved that a stack of hay be sold to H. G. Martin & Jas. Stuart to pay their doctor's bill with and charged to them in account. Said stack not to exceed 6 tons.
Resolved that the Secretary be instructed to purchase (by order on the treasury) 4 yds. of hard times for J. Limbert and charge the same to him.
Resolved that G. W. Clark be instructed to purchase a pair of beef oxen on such time as he can agree with the owner, provided he deems it expedient and that an order be drawn on the treasury for the amount payable to the order of G. W. Clark on the day said amount shall be due from him to the present owners, provided he shall buy said oxen and deliver them to the Corporation.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to enter on the Acct. book to the credit of J. Woodruff the value of beef purchased of Mr. Catlin, bearing date Dec. 1, 1845.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to draw an order on the treasury for seventy-eight and 65/100 dollars payable to the order of the Collector of taxes for the town of Ceresco for the year 1845, the same being the balance of the Corporation taxes now unpaid for the year 1845.
A resolution was then adopted ordering a certain bill of goods to be purchased at Southport on account of S. R. Kellogg and that the expense be paid out of the treasury. See resolution on file.
The Chairman of the committee on rules and regulations & By-Laws, then reported certain additions and amendments to the By-Laws, which report was accepted and ordered to be copied.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.


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In Council Dec. 29th 1845. Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
An application from John Irving to become a member of the Wisconsin Phalanx, referred to committee on applications.
Also an application from Russell Smith to admit Russell Bowen as a member of his family, also of the corporation. Referred to committee on applications.
Resolved that a sufficient quantity of stove pipe be purchased by the Corporation for the rooms to be occupied by J. Woodruff and charged to his account.
On motion the report of the committee on Rules, Regulations & By-Laws accepted at the last meeting was called up and adopted.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council Jan'y 5, 1846 . Members present, the president, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, & Woodruff.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that W. Dunham be and hereby is appointed fire warden to see to stove pipes and to all dangerous places and modes of storing ashes.
Resolved that the Mechanical series be instructed to have doors made and put on the long hall in the long building as soon as possible and that temporary partitions and other incumbrances be taken down and removed forthwith so as to leave a free passage through said hall.
Resolved that the time for receiving plans for the north wing or the long stone dwelling house be extended to the first of March next.
The committee on applications reported favorable on the applications of Russell Smith for Russell Bowen and of John Irving. Report accepted and adopted.
Adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.


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A special meeting of the Council was held Jan'y 9th 1846. Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that all fractional sums of less than 25 dollars standing in credit on the books of the Corporation to any of the members after balancing his or her account on the first Monday of Dec. in each year, shall draw and receive the same interest as the stock draws for the same year.
Resolved that R. Smith be instructed to sell a plow to L. M. Parsons provided they can agree on a price for the same and that the secretary charge the same in account.
Resolved that the school house be appropriated on Thursday evening of each week to the use of the Phreological class until otherwise appropriated by the Council.
Resolved that L. Rounds be appointed to receive and disburse such groceries etc. as may be received from S. R. Kellogg.
Resolved that G. W. Clark go to Southport to get the remainder of the amount coming from S. R. Kellogg on his application and that a certain bill of goods be purchased.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
A meeting of the members of the Corporation was held at the school house for the purpose of considering the By-Laws as adopted by the Council which were concurred in by the meeting except Sections 1st, 9th & 15th. Certain amendments were proposed to the said 1-9-15 sections and sent back to the Council asking their concurrence thereon.
Adjourned.


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In Council Jan'y' 12, 1846. Members present the President, Messrs. Chase, Bates, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff. Adopted the following:
A resolution instructing the secretary to purchase certain articles for W. E. Holbrook & W. Boutelle (by order on the treasury) and charge to them in account.
Also a resolution instructing John Irving to procure certain articles for the oven and to receive the same on his application.
Also a resolution instructing the secretary to settle with Mr. Dorchester and to draw an order on the treasury for the balance due him.
On motion the application of John Irving was taken up and read and the ayes and noes taken on his admission. The members all voting in the affirmative he was declared admitted.
An application from James N. Marsh and also an application from James M. Clark were presented and read and referred to committee on applications.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council January 19, 1846. Members present were J. Beckwith, V. P. Bates, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff. The present being absent, Stephen Bates was elected president protem.
The following resolutions were presented and passed.
Resolved that all soft lumber be stuck up at the mill to season as fast as sawed and that no lumber be drawn from the mill except ordered by the foreman of the Mechanical series for immediate use or sold.
Resolved that R. Smith be requested to settle with Mr. Knight and pay him the balance due him between oxen.
Resolved that the Treasurer be instructed that the signature of the President must be attached to all orders on the Treasury before they are paid.
On motion adjourned. Stephen Bates, Prest. Protem.


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In Council Jan'y 16, 1846. Members present, the President, Messrs. Chase, Clark, Bates, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for twenty three and 50/100 Dollars payable to the order of Joseph Knight thirty days from date. It being for beef bought of him.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to the order of J. Stuart for three dollars, it being for money paid to Mr. Rood.
Resolved that the groceries etc. bought at Southport and had by members be charged to them at one cent per pound above the original cost.
Resolved that no green timber be cut in the South woods for any use unless ordered by either of the foreman of the series and that the secretary be instructed to put a notice of the same on the Dining room door.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council Feb. 2, 1846. Members present, the president, Messrs Chase, Bates, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to purchase by order on the treasury 4 yds. hard times for U. Gouto and charge the same to him in account.
Resolved that G. W. Clark be requested to proceed south and purchase a load of pork if he can get the same.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to procure the printing of 301 copies of the Act of Incorporation and By-Laws for the use of the Corporation and members.


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Resolved that the agricultural series be instructed to prepare the red elm posts suitable for fence on the west and north sides of the garden.
Resolved that W. Chase be requested to take the place of R. Smith to wait upon strangers in the absence of G. W. Clark.
The committee on applications reported favorably on the application of Jas. N. Marsh and the report was accepted and adopted.
The By-Laws as returned from a meeting of the members of the Corporation was taken up and the ayes and noes taken on concurring in the amendments proposed to section first of said By-Laws and was decided in the negative, ayes 1, noes 10. The question was then taken up on the amendments concurred in.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
At a special meeting of the Council held Feb. 6 there were present the President, Messrs. Chase, Clark, Lane, Newell, Smith, Mason, & Stilwell.
An application for membership from Peter Miner was presented and referred to committee on applications.
The following resolutions were then passed.
Resolved that John Irving be permitted to move on to the Domain as soon as he pleases, provided he brings the oven pans etc. to the amount of $25 and that he have his own time to pay the rest specified in his application.
Resolved that G. W. Clark go to Milwaukee as soon as practicable and get a load of pork, or part of a load of pork and the balance in salt and iron.
Resolved that W. D. Strong be and he hereby is appointed to take care of strangers and travellers and their teams etc. in the absence of G. W. Clark.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.


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In Council Feb. 9, 1846. Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Smith & Stilwell.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that the sawyer be instructed to let L. M. Parsons have any oak lumber which he may want, provided he shall endorse the same, when delivered, on a certain note running to J. Beckwith or bearer and signed by W. Chase, U. Farmin, M. Farmin & L. Rounds and payable on or about the first of June next.
Resolved that W. Seaman be requested to make 15 grain cradles on the best plan or pattern to be found and report his time for doing the same when done.
A resolution was then passed ordering an order to be drawn on the treasury to pay W. Chase for 56 cents to pay for a rope. Also an order to R. Smith for $10 to pay for lard; also an order to J. Stuart for $264.45 to pay for butter.
The application of D. J. Fowler was then on motion taken up and read and the ayes and noes were taken on his admission as a member. Ayes 3, noes. 6. He not having all of the votes was not admitted.
Adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council Feb. 16, 1846. Members present, The president, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith and Woodruff.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that G. W. Clark be instructed to sell the old Dunham mare, provided he can get $10 cash and use the money to defray his expenses to S. R. Kellogg's to get a load of oats & wheat, and that he proceed immediately to get the same.
Resolved that M. Farmin be authorized to sell oak lumber to the amount of $10 and endorse the same on his order on the treasury.


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Resolved that the secretary be instructed to settle with R. Miller for the balance due on his application, by taking and having recorded a deed of the E-1/2 of the NW-1/4 of section 20, town 16, Range 14 and that he be authorized to draw an order on the treasury for the amount of the expenses of procuring the duplicate for the same and pay the amount to Mr. Miller and that he enter the one hundred Dollars to the credit of Mr. Miller at the date of the last entry of said land on the stock book, bearing interest from said entry.
A bill of pork amounting to $38.37 bought by G. W. Clark for Stephen Bates was received of S. Bates and the secretary instructed to enter the amount to his credit on the account book at the date of the payment of the money for said pork.
The committee on applications then reported adverse to the application of R. P. Ostrander. The report was accepted and adopted.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council Feb. 23, 1846 .
Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Mason, Newell, Smith, Stilwell, and Woodruff. The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that the baker be instructed to keep and report weekly all time spent in his business as other foremen and also the amount of bread and crackers sold and that he charge all bread and crackers delivered to members and boarders at a price sufficient to cover the expense of cost of flour and other materials and for the labor at 10 cents per hour.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to settle with G. W. Clark and draw an order on the treasury for any balance due him if any, on receipts and expenses in teaming etc. up to this time.


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Resolved that any member of the Phalanx, who being head of a family shall remove his or her household effects, goods etc. and family off the Domain and commence housekeeping or boarding elsewhere on the Domain, shall thereby lose all right or claim to membership and all privileges enjoyed as a member and shall no longer be a member of the Corporation except as by admission as if a stranger.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to settle with Seth R. Kellogg and credit him in stock for such property as has been received from him bearing interest from the date of the reception of the same.
Resolved that all sums of fractional shares paid as an investment in stock by members or stockholders if paid in cash and credited on the account book shall draw 10% interest from the time of credit until the settlement.
Resolved that Canfield Marsh be allowed the same rate of interest in stock on the twentyfive dollars now standing to his credit on the account books, as the compensation for his services in locating the lands for the Domain of the Association called the Wisconsin Phalanx, as stock has drawn from May 1st, 1844.
Mr. Chase then reported as follows:
That the members having been called together and consulted, they advise the erection of a frame building one story high and 22 feet wide to be constructed in the cheapest manner to be comfortable. The report was accepted and adopted and the committee on mechanical affairs were instructed to draft the plan.


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Resolved that the Committee on Corporation affairs be instructed to purchase with the consent of the agricultural series, a span of horses, wagon and harness, if the same can be had in payment for stock and that the secretary be instructed to credit the amount of purchase pursuant to the directions of said committee.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
The committee on Corporation affairs has been instructed by the Council to purchase a horse team, wagon, etc. by the consent of the agricultural series and the series have instructed to purchase the team of H. G. Martin at the following price, and the secretary is hereby directed to credit the amount on the stock book.
The span of mares, wagon, harness and all other fixings pertaining to said team and wagon, also the stable in which said team is kept and also the double sleds by deducting the charge for ironing and by paying Clark in teaming, for the woodwork on said sleds, for the sum of three hundred dollars in stock credit.
Feb. 15, 1846. Signed G. W. Clark, Chairman.
In Council March 1, 1846 . Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff. The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that G. W. Clark be instructed to get Mr. Pram (Millwright) to come to Ceresco and make a bill of such mill gearing as is necessary for our grist mill and also to make a proposition how he will put said mill in operation.
Resolved that John Irving have the care of all the flour and meal and that he be instructed to weigh and charge the same to members when called for by them.


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Resolved that 2 dollars be sent for the Harbinger and that an order be drawn on the treasury for the amount.
Resolved that the secretary be authorized to answer all business letters of the Corporation and that he be instructed to read all answers before the Council before being sent.
By request and on motion, leave was granted to withdraw James N. Marsh's application from the files of the Council.
Adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council March 9, 1846 .
Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Smith, & Woodruff. The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that Geo. Limbert be and hereby is appointed butcher and that he has the care of the cutting up, distributing and charging meat, etc. and that the secretary be instructed to purchase by order on the treasury suitable clothing for him, a pair of frocks and aprons for butchering and charge the same to him.
A resolution was then passed instructing the secretary to purchase a certain bill of joiners tools amounting to $7.14 of B. S. Sanborn and credit the same to him on book. Also a resolution instructing the secretary to purchase a certain bill of garden seeds and that an order be drawn on the treasury for the amount.
Adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.


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In Council March 16, 1846.
Members present, the resident, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Smith & Woodruff.
Several resolutions were presented and read but not acted upon. The Committee on applications reported favorable on the application of James M. Clark to become a member of the Phalanx. The report was accepted and adopted. Several other reports were made by committees but not acted upon
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock.
Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
March 17, 7 o'clock P. M.
Council met pursuant to adjournment. Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Mason, Newell, Smith, Stilwell and Woodruff.
Resolved that the mechanical series be instructed to contract for such of their work as they can conveniently by the job in hours.
Resolved that the eggs be charged at 6 cts. per doz.
Resolved that Jacob Woodruff be and hereby is appointed Librarian for the Phalanx and that he be instructed to collect all the papers and periodicals belonging to the Corporation and to receive all papers and keep the same on files accessible to the members by loan or otherwise.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for ten dollars payable to the order of B. S. Sanborn, being for this amount paid by him to Chas. Cheney for one Elgin plow.


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Resolved that the agricultural series be requested to prepare rails for fencing the burying ground at their first convenience.
L. Stilwell then reported a plan for a barn to be built for the Corporation, which was adopted by the Council. A proposition from W. Dunham to build said barn according to the plan of Mr. Stilwell for two hundred dollars was then presented and accepted. Materials to be furnished on the ground.
S. Bates who was appointed for that purpose then reported that he had purchased of Mr. Parsons 650 lb. of lard at 10c. per lb. for the Corporation.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council March 23, 1846 .
Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, & Woodruff.
An application was presented and read from S. D. Clark for himself and family to become members of the Wisconsin Phalanx and referred to the committee on applications.
A number of resolutions were then presented and read.
On motion adjourned to to-morrow evening. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
March 24, 1846. Council met pursuant to adjournment. Members present, the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith, & Woodruff.
Resolved that families in the long building have the privilege of extending their yards 40 feet and that they keep their wood within their yards.
Resolved that articles of shipment for the Corporation be directed to Sheboygan on Lake Michigan.


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Resolved that a committee of six, 3 females and 3 males, be selected by nomination from the members as a committee of arrangements to provide suitable aid & assistance in cases of sickness and death on the Domain and that said committee be notified of their selection and called together to select a chairman or other officers as they deem best.
Stephen Bates, William Dunham, Carleton Lane, Mrs. M. Farmin, Miss Betsy Strong and Mrs. L. Rounds were selected as said committee.
Resolved that a man be appointed by nomination to take charge and care of the oxen, yokes, chains etc., to mate the oxen and number the yokes etc. and that any person or group wishing to use a team be instructed to go to said person for the same and that said person shall at all times designate the teams to be used.
On nomination S. Bates was appointed as above.
H. Barnes was appointed sexton for one year, and until another is appointed.
A report for the location of a barn as adopted by a meeting of the whole, and then by the agricultural series and by the Agricultural series recommended to the council for adoption was taken up and adopted. (See report on file.)
Adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council, March 30, 1846 .
Members present the Prest. Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith and Woodruff. An application from John N. How to become a member of the Phalanx was read and referred to the Committee on applications. Also an application from Peter Johnson to return to the Domain was read and referred to committee on applications.
The following resolutions were then presented and passed,

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viz: Resolved that Mr. A. Hemingway be requested by letter to procure and forward to Sheboygan for the Wisconsin Phalanx 1000 Apple trees variety - 100 Cherry trees, variety - 200 Pear trees, variety - 100 Plum trees variety - 200 Eng. Gooseberry slips variety and 1/4 bushel of apple seeds, provided he will take his pay in stock in the Phalanx.
Resolved that the secretary be instructed to request Doc. S. R. Shetterly to come to Ceresco as soon as convenient in the manner proposed by his letter, without his family, not as a member, but to form an acquaintance between us and that his proposition to become a member is favorably received by us.
Resolved that I. Stewart be requested to procure the money if he can for 12 pr. cent per annum on a time not less than 50 days and pay Mr. Gibson a certain note, which he holds for goods purchased last fall, before the same is due.
Adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council, April 6, 1846.
Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Smith, Stilwell, & Woodruff.
An application from O. P. Stevens for himself and family to become members of the Phalanx was read and referred to committee on applications.
The committee on applications reported favorably on the application of Peter Johnson. Report accepted and adopted, and adversely on the application of John N. Howe. Report accepted and adopted.
The special committee appointed to recommend a location for a house to be built upon the plan adopted, reported the following as the location, viz: Commencing at a point 200 feet north of the east end of the present long building and running thence westerly parallel with said long house the length of the house

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to be built and thence north its width and they would recommend that the series be instructed to let the job in part or all forthwith. Report accepted and adopted. W. Chase.
L. Stilwell.
The committee on Finance recommended that an order be drawn on the treasury for Eight dollars to pay C. C. Sholes bill of printing, which was adopted.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
At a special meeting of the Council April 18, 1846. Were present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Hebden, Mason, Lane, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
Resolved that the house now occupied by W. Seaman be rented to N. Hunter as soon as it shall be vacated.
Resolved that the room now occupied by N. Hunter be rented to I. Irving as soon as vacated by Hunter.
The application of S. D. Clark was taken up and read and the ayes and noes taken on his admission as a member of the Phalanx. Ayes 2. Noes 8. So the applicant was not admitted not having all the votes.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council Monday April 13, 1846 .
Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, Smith & Woodruff.
A proposition of Russell Smith previously made to take into his family Russell H. Bowen was called up and accepted by ayes and noes. Ayes 10, noes none.
The following resolutions were then passed:
Resolved that one dollar be sent for subscription for the Plowshare and Pruning Hook.


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Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for three dollars to pay F. Parsons for lard bought of him, also for 1.20 to Jas. Hebden and charge the same to him in account.
Resolved that the horse teams proceed to Sheboygan to move Mr. Seaman's goods and bring back a load of shingles.
An account of Jas. Stewart for one gross of screws and one lock am't 71 was ordered to be paid out of the treasury.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
A special meeting of the Council was held Apr. 16, 1846. Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Stilwell, Smith, & Woodruff.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for $60.25 payable to Nathan Strong or bearer with interest at 12 per cent per annum after the 9th inst. and given to him in exchange for an order given to him last year, there being that amount due on said order.
Resolved that the school house be appropriated to the Juvenile Singing school on Friday of each week.
Resolved that H. G. Martin be instructed to ascertain whether we can have such articles as we choose to purchase from any person at Shebygan and have the same advanced to us by paying in wheat, flour or cash, after harvest, or if we can get 15 or 20 bbls. of pork and at what price on such terms and also nails, iron, sugar, & salt, if so, that he get two or three bbls. of pork, one keg of 8'nails and one of 10' nails and engage to pay in such way.


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Resolved that any member of the Wisconsin Phalanx who shall leave the Domain, and engage in business for his own interest and remain absent for 15 days without the consent of the Council shall thereby lose his membership and all claims to the rights and privileges of membership, except by application and re-admission.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council, April 20, 1846 .
Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, & Woodruff.
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for 75 cents for 2 bushel oats payable to the order of I. Stewart.
Resolved that the tools bought of Morris Farmin be sold back to him for the prices as bought, provided he will transfer stock in the Corporation for the same.
On motion adjourned. Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
In Council, April 27, 1846 .
Members present the President, Messrs. Bates, Chase, Clark, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Stilwell, & Woodruff.
A bill of S. R. Kellogg for pork and cash amounting to $18.58 was presented and allowed and ordered to be credited on book.
An account of John Van Eps amounting to $80.35 was presented and referred to Auditing committee.
An application from William Averill and also an application from Sam'l Hulburt for membership in the Phalanx were then presented and referred to committee on applications.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved that C. Lane be instructed to sell all potatoes now on hand after reserving 400 bushels, and that the price be 3/- &3/6 per bushel according to quality.