March 23, 1844, to November 29, 1847
Part IV (Pages 171-223)
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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A special meeting of the Council was held Thursday evening Dec. 24 at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that the Wisconsin Phalanx commence building a mill dam and race on section seventeen below the present mill of the Phalanx & that Benj. Wright be requested to commence building the same immediately and finish it as soon as convenient.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council Monday evening Dec. 28th .
President Messrs. Beckwith, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
A petition from D. Hager relative to purchasing a certain pair of mill stones etc. was laid on the table.
A communication from Jeremiah Murphy in regard to certain pigs claimed by said Murphy, was received and Mr. Gieman instructed to get said pigs to him at Waupun at the expense of the Corporation.
The Com. on Domestic affairs reported (through its chairman) unfavorable to the resolution concerning a public boarding house referred to them at a previous meeting and added some recommendations to their report, which report and recommendations were laid on the table - Ayes 5, noes 3. A resolution concerning payment of taxes offered by R. D. Mason was laid on the table.
On motion of J. Beckwith resolved that the school teacher be authorized to engage a suitable person to make fires in the school house and clean the same and keep the house in a state of preparation and order for meetings of all kinds & report the time weekly and also keep his own time & report the same weekly.
On motion of J. Beckwith resolved that twelve per cent be charged on the appraisal of tenements, as rent for the same, the present year.
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On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that those who get their wood themselves be charged twenty-five cents per cord for the same the present year, if cut on the Domain.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the secretary be instructed to prepare a blank book for the sawyer to keep his time, amount of lumber sawed, who for, how much received for sawing, how much lumber sold, who to, and how much received.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the school room be appropriated for evening meetings the present winter as follows: Monday evening, Council; Tuesday evening, Agricultural series; Thursday evening, Singing school.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that Town orders will be received of any members having the same and credited on book.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary, James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council, Monday evening Jan. 4, 1847
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Present, Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, Woodruff & Wright.
A communication was received from Peter Johnson and laid on the table. N. Hunter's bill of articles bought at Milwaukee & expenses was presented and the secretary instructed to draw an order on the treasury for the balance due him ($3.72).
J. Beckwith's bill of $15.20 for flour was presented and the secretary instructed to draw an order on the treasury for the amount, payable May 10th.
The report of the Dom. Com. on public boarding house etc. (laid on table at previous meeting) was taken up and recommitted to said Com. with instructions to confer with those boarding at the public table and report such plan as they desired.
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The committee on Finance reported a substitute to the resolution referred to them concerning the percentage of advance in provisions etc. to members, which substitute was referred to a meeting of the members.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that B. Wright be instructed to start the small mill stones now in the saw mill as soon as practicable.
On motion of B. Wright, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of W. Starr for $1.00 to pay for 40 copies Fond du Lac Journal containing the annual statement.
On motion of J. Beckwith resolved that the price of onions be fixed at 50 cents per bushel.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, Secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council Jan. 11th .
Present, Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
A letter was read from M. S. Gibson in reference to a certain bill of groceries and referred to committee on Finance with instructions to ascertain where and in what manner the money to pay the same can be procured and report at the next meeting of the Council.
A letter from John Woods of the Trubull Phalanx was read and the secretary instructed to answer the same as he may think proper.
A report from the Domestic committee on a resolution concerning Public table with accompanying resolutions and articles of arrangement was referred to a meeting of the members.
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On motion the following resolution, viz: Resolved that the taxes of the Wisconsin Phalanx for the year 1846 be paid forthwith laid on the table in Council Dec. 28, was taken up, adopted and the secretary instructed to draw an order on the treasury for any balance that may be due on the County and Territorial taxes and sell produce to cover the amount of said order.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the men who are dealing out grain and provisions be instructed not to deal out any more to John V. Bader unless it be due to him.
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for seven dollars in favor of J. Woodruff to pay for labor performed in the blacksmith shop, furthermore Mr. Woodruff was instructed to pay the amount of said order into the treasury from the proceeds of the shop.
A resolution instructing the blacksmith to make his charges in a certain manner was indefinitely postponed.
The quarterly report of the postmaster was read showing a balance in his favor against the Corporation of $2(.47 for which the secretary was instructed to draw an order on the treasury payable to L. Rounds.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr Secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
At a special meeting of the Council held Friday evening Jan. 15th, there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, G. W. Clark, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
On motion of W. Chase, the rules were suspended and the following resolution adopted, viz: Resolved that James Hebden & Geo. W. Clark be and are hereby removed from the office of Councillors of the Wisconsin Phalanx for the present year for the neglect of official duties and that the president of the Phalanx be instructed to call a meeting of the stockholders & members on the 16th day of Jan. at 7 o'clock P. M. at the school house in Ceresco to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of the said James Hebden & Geo. W. Clark. Ayes, Beckwith, Chase, G. W. Clark, Lane, Mason, Newell, president, Woodruff & Wright - 9, noes L. Rounds, - 1. On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
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In pursuance of the resolution recorded on the previous page a meeting of the stockholders and members of the Wisconsin Phalanx was held (in accordance with Section 15 of the Act of Incorporation of said Phalanx) at the school house, to fill the vacancy occasioned the removal of James Hebden and Geo. W. Clark.
Said meeting having been called to order, two ballotings were had which resulted in no choice. At the third balloting there were 63 votes cast of which Volney C. Mason received 34 against him 29 & Uriel Farmin received 33 votes, against him 30, whereupon Volney C. Mason & Uriel Farmin were declared duly elected Councillors of the Wisconsin Phalanx for the current year in place of James Hebden and Geo. W. Clark removed.
William Starr, Secretary. Benj. Wright, Prest.
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In Council Monday evening Jan. 18th . Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. E. Mason, Newell, President, Woodruff, & Wright.
A proposition received from M. Farmin relative to purchasing the mare known as "Old Sall" was referred to committee on agriculture with instructions to report to Council with their recommendations.
A similar one from J. M. Clark was referred in like manner.
The following resolution returned from a meeting of the members Jan. 13th with a recommendation that the Council adopt it was unanimously adopted, viz: Resolved that the Corporation will not advance to members during the current year more than 4 cents per hour for time credited, in articles produced and for sale by the Corporation, no more than one cent per hour in addition to the above in cash or articles purchased by the Corporation, no more than 4 per cent per annum on stock invested in the above ratio of cash, etc. and that when convenient the Corporation will advance in the above ratio and c in such articles as for sale and such as can be purchased, or cash when it can be spared. Ayes, Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Woodruff & Wright. 9, noes none.
A budget of documents returned from a meeting of the members concerning public table etc. was referred to a select committee of 3 (Chase, Mason & Farmin) to embody the recommendations of the members in a report to be made at the next meeting of the Council.
On motion of T. V. Newell, Resolved that the room now occupied by O. H. Capron be and the same is hereby appropriated to B. Sheldon. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Woodruff & Wright - 8; noes Lane - 1.
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On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that the room formerly occupied by J. Hebden in the North House be appropriated to O. H. Capron & D. B. Dunham.
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that Mr. Starr pay to R. H. Bowen on his order the $6.00 worth of corn or so much of it as is due.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury to pay N. Hunter's expenses to Beaver Dam mill.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council Jan. 25th . Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, Woodruff & Wright.
A petition from W. Dunham and others concerning a subscription to Elder Murphy was read and the Council resolved not to grant the prayer of said petitioners.
The committee on Agriculture made the following report, which was adopted:
The Com. to which was referred the propositions of Messrs. Farmin & Clark to purchase a certain horse of the Corporation would report unfavorable to the sale of the same except the said horse can be sold for eighty dollars in cash or treasury orders.
C. Lane, Ch'n.
The Com. on Finance made the following report, which was adopted:
The Com. on Finance recommend that the Chairman of the Agricultural committee be instructed to thrash and sell wheat to the best advantage he can and pay the debt due M. S. Gibson for sugar and molasses.
W. Chase, T. V. Newell.
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The Special committee to whom was referred the budget of documents concerning the public table, reported a plan which was referred to another special committee (Newell, Farmin & Lane) with instructions to report a plan charging a certain price per week for board etc.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that four bushels of potatoes be advanced to O. H. Capron and the same be charged to him in account.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, Secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council, Monday evening Feb'y 1st .
Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, & Woodruff. The President of the Phalanx being absent, the Council proceeded to the election of a prest. protem, which resulted at the 4th ballot in the election of Uriel Farmin.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to N. Hunter for his expenses to mill of $3.25.
Also resolved that the secretary is instructed to ascertain if any taxes for Corporation lands in Winnebago county have been returned for this year or last and have the same paid & get a receipt etc.
Also resolved that Mr. Starr be and hereby is instructed to sell potatoes to the amount of a certain order given to A. Shepard & that the treasurer be and hereby is instructed to pay such money as is received for potatoes exclusively to the payment of said order until paid.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that an order be drawn on the Treasury for $3.20 in favor of John Irving to pay for two-thirds of a barrel of flour had of Chittle & Woodside last fall & that Mr. Starr be instructed to sell oats, as soon as thrashed, to pay the same.
Adjourned to Wednesday evening half past 6 o'clock.
W. Starr, secretary, Uriel Farmin, Prest. protem.
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In Council, Wednesday evening, Feb. 3rd . Were present, Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, Mason, Newell, President, & Woodruff.
On motion of T. V. Newell the rules were suspended and the following resolution was adopted, viz: Resolved that the foreman of the Agricultural series be instructed to hire as many men as are necessary to run the threshing machine and pay them in produce.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
The regular meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening Feb. 8th at which were present, Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, Mason, Newell, President & Woodruff. A proposition was received from Peter Johnson, offering to sell his stock to the Corporation, which together with the report of the secretary concerning Johnson's investments etc. was referred to the Com. on Corporation affairs.
The Special committee appointed to draft a plan for a public Boarding house, fixing a certain price per week, etc. made a report which was amended & adopted. (See report on file).
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. Starr be instructed to sell oats sufficient to pay to H. Barnes $20.00 on a treasury order and to sell at 31-1/4 cents per bushel and that the treasurer be instructed to pay the same on said order.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be and hereby is instructed to settle and collect such accounts as are due the Phalanx for last year's credits, by citizens not members.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be and hereby is instructed to post up the accounts of members and their
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time and make out a statement of the amount due each member on the first Monday of March under the 5 cent and 4 per cent rule and post up the same in the Dining room.
C. Lane on leave, introduced a proposition from S. R. Kellogg to thrash for the Corporation at the following prices - wheat $3.50 per hundred bushels - Oats $1.75 per hundred - the Corporation to furnish feed and stable for his team and a mare to work with them and to take his pay in credit on the books, which terms were accepted and the remainder of the proposition rejected (see proposition on file).
On motion of T. V. Newell the rules were suspended and the following resolutions were adopted: Resolved that the Council authorize the treasurer to pay U. Farmin 19 cents for purchase of broom for school house.
Resolved that members who did not receive their six dollars worth of grain due them on their last year's labor, be allowed that in addition to their 5 cents per hour the present year.
On motion adjourned to Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
A special meeting of the Council was held pursuant to adjournment Tuesday evening Feb. 9, at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Rounds & Woodruff.
On motion of J. M. Clark the rules were suspended and the Council proceeded to elect a superintendent of the Public Boarding house, which resulted at the second ballot in the election of B. S. Sanborn.
A proposition from Peter Johnson concerning the sale of his stock was received and referred to the Com. on Cor. Affairs.
A bill of $17.12 from H. B. Bertholf was accepted and the secretary instructed to enter the same to his credit in stock or credits dated Dec. 1, 1846.
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A resolution concerning the purchase of sheeting for D. O. French was indefinitely postponed.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the man who has charge of the public table be instructed to commence his accounts on the 11th inst. and that the secretary be instructed to post up the accounts up to that time in the same manner as last year.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the milk be charged to those who have it from the man who has care of the cows, at 4 cents per qt. and that those milking cows be requested to give up their cows to the man having charge of cows.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin. Prest. Protem.
At the regular meeting of the Council Monday evening Feb. 15th there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Rounds & Woodruff.
Two propositions from Peter Johnson concerning the sale of his stock were received and referred to the Prest. of the Phalanx with instructions to confer with Mr. Johnson concerning the impracticability etc. of the corporation purchasing stock at present.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the man having charge of the public table be instructed to procure female labor necessary in and about the same by the week as low as possible and if so hired that the treasurer be and hereby is instructed to pay on the secretary's order one-eighth of the amount agreed upon in cash out of the monies received for travellers fare, or that he procure the same for credit in hours, the amount payable by advance as other labor and classed on the scale of figures opposite 10.
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On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. Starr be and hereby is instructed to sell barley for 45 cents per bushel to the amount of $20.00 and that the treasurer be instructed to pay the same amount of such receipts to N. Strong and credit the same on his treasury order.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that the watchman be allowed ten cents per hour for all time spent in watching the property of the Phalanx, the amount to be credited on book before the dividend.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
In Council, Monday evening Feb. 22, there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Rounds & Woodruff.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that the hides, pelts and a sufficient quantity of wheat be sold by J. Woodruff to purchase the following articles:
1 doz. chalk lines, 1 cupboard lock,
10 lbs. chalk, 1 flat wood file,
2 lbs. glue, 1 half-round file,
1/2 doz. bead awls 1 lb. lamp black,
1 doz. gimlets, 1 quire glass sand paper,
1 doz. hand saw files, 1 gallon spirits of turpentine,
2 prs. compasses, 1 stock lock for grist mill,
1 chest lock, 2 saw-mill files.
1 keg 8' pails.
J. Woodruff presented a resolution which having been amended was adopted as follows: Resolved that the Chairman of the Com. on Corporation affairs be instructed to procure a team and send to Milwaukee for a load of iron. - ayes Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Mason, Newell, Pres. Rounds - 7, noes - Woodruff.
On motion of J. M. Clark, resolved that the secretary is hereby instructed to sell to Morris Farmin forty-six bushels of oats now in possession of G. W. Clark and see that the amount is credited on the oldest treasury order now in possession of M. Farmin.
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A resolution presented by W. Chase, was amended and adopted as follows: Resolved that J. Stuart be and hereby is instructed to procure, if possible on loan for 4 months at a rate of interest not to exceed 12 per cent, an amount sufficient to pay the debt due M. S. Gibson for sugar and molasses, bought on his order for the Phalanx. Ayes Beckwith, Clark, Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff - 7, No - Chase - 1.
The memorial of E. R. Rounds in regard to his investments was taken up and referred to a Com. of one (J. M. Clark) to confer with Mr. Rounds & report to the Council.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
In Council Monday evening March 8 , there were present at the calling of the roll Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, J. M. Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, President & Rounds.
Considerable business was presented and passed through the Com. of the whole, all of which was left unfinished at the adjournment except the following resolution which, on motion of J. M. Clark, was adopted, viz:
Resolved that the officers of the Phalanx are hereby instructed to issue no provisions or other products of labor to any member who was in arrears on the first of this month (for credits advanced during the last quarter) until such arrearage is settled up.
On motion of W. Chase, the rules were suspended and the following resolution adopted, viz: Resolved that the price of spring wheat be fixed, the Hedge-Row at 75 cents per bushel and the other at 65 cents per bushel.
On the first resolution above the vote stood ayes Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, Mason, Newell, Prest. & Woodruff - 8, Noes Rounds - 1.
The Council then adjourned to Wednesday evening.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
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Wednesday evening March 10th . Council met pursuant to adjournment. Present Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, Newell, President, Rounds and Woodruff, who not being prepared to sit down to so cool a deliberation as was likely to ensue agreed with very little warmth to a motion of adjournment.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
Thursday evening March 11th . Council met pursuant to adjournment. Present Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Rounds & Woodruff.
A bill of $15.00 due Almira Hoit for teaching was allowed and the secretary instructed to sell wheat sufficient to pay the same, the money to be drawn from the treasury on an order in favor of U. Farmin.
A bill of articles purchased at Milwaukee was presented and the secretary instructed to draw an order on the treasury for the balance due on the bill, viz. $4.76.
J. M. Clark, the Special Com. on the communication of E. R. Rounds relative to his stock, reported, which report and communication was postponed and made the special order of the first Monday evening in April.
A resolution to build a hen yard was laid on the table.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that the room now occupied by M. Farmin be appropriated to C. Adkins as soon as vacated by M. Farmin. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lanem, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff - 9, noes none.
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On motion of J. M. Clark resolved that Mr. Starr is hereby instructed to advance to individuals on their six dollar account only such grain as we have for sale, at the selling prices, or pay it in cash as fast as produce can be sold.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that milk after this be sold at 2-1/2 cents per qt.
On motion of J. M. Clark, resolved that the secretary be and hereby is instructed to sell wheat sufficient to raise thirty-five dollars and forty-seven cents and pay the same to J. Stuart for money paid out for the cloth.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that all potatoes charged to members be at 31 cents per bushel until otherwise ordered by the Council.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that any teamster or agent be charged for the time spent away from home by the week for his board from the last settlement.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be and hereby is instructed to receive charges for provisions against Asenath Hubbell to the amount of her credit on the account book, in such kinds and quantities as is apportioned to families of the corporation.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for twenty-two cents payable to T. V. Newell for 1 pr. batts and one pumice stone.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury to R. Smith for $3.18 to pay his expenses to Beaver Dam to mill.
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On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that the Foreman of the Mechanical series be instructed to hire Mr. Bailey to repair the oven.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that all treasury orders taken up by the treasurer be returned by him in his weekly report, marked canceled & destroyed in session by the Prest. of the Council and that all old orders now to be formed by the secretary be used like wise.
Leaving some unfinished business, the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary, Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
In Council Monday evening, Mch. 15th , there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Woodruff.
A communication from the superintendent of the Boarding house was received and referred to the Com. on Domestic affairs.
A report from L. Rounds (the com. to ascertain the amt. of cloth wanted) was received, amended and referred back to the same com. with instructions.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be instructed to notify in writing Levi Parsons that his labor, services or time will not be paid as members and that he need not look to the Phalanx for pay for labor done on the Domain after the date of such notice. Ayes 9, noes none.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be authorized to charge Carleton Lane with $9.84, the amount of money lost by him last year, belonging to the Corporation. Ayes 9, noes none.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the foreman of the Agricultural series be instructed to discontinue thrashing winter wheat as soon as the stack now open is finished and leave the
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unbroken stacks, until the mill can be emptied in part of the amount now in the same.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the salesman be instructed to sell produce to the am't of $2.00 to purchase a pair of boots for C. Adkins and charge the same to him in account, the money to be drawn from the treasury on an order when the produce is sold.
Resolved that the salesman be instructed to sell produce to the am't of $2.25 to purchase a pair of boots for C. Lane and charge the same to him in account, the money to be drawn from the treasury on an order when the produce is sold.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
At the regular meeting of the Council Monday evening Mch. 22nd there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Woodruff.
J. M. Clark, the committee to whom was referred the resolution concerning the insurance of the grist mill reported in favor of getting the mill insured in the Mil. Mutual Fire Insurance Co. which report with accompanying documents was laid on that table.
A resolution concerning members donating provisions to preachers and having it charged in account, as also one in reference to the charge of the hens was laid on the table.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury to R. Smith for $1.36 for his expenses to mill.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the agent in the kitchen be and hereby is instructed to get breakfast at six o'clock A. M. and supper at 6 P. M. until otherwise ordered by the Council.
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On motion of Mr. Chase, resolved that J. Beckwith be and hereby is directed to sell lumber or saw for cash to the amount of $40 and that he be further directed to send the same & purchase pine boards to enclose the barn soon as the same can be done.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be and hereby is instructed to purchase two well buckets and that an order be drawn on the treasury for the cost of the same.
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that the foreman of blacksmithing be instructed to contract with H. Woolson for eight hundred bushels of coal, twenty dollars, to be paid in cash and the remainder in blacksmithing.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that V. C. Mason be instructed to prepare and build a hot-bed and prepare such plants etc. as are required in it for a garden and that a box of glass be purchased for that purpose, by exchanging wheat or flour when the same can be ground.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary be and hereby is instructed to notify Matthew Limbert that he must make a contract with the Council of the Phalanx if he wishes to work for the said Corporation after April 1, 1847, and that the Phalanx will not pay him for any work done on the Domain after April first, 1847, except on such contract.
The vote fixing the price of the steel mixed cloth was so altered as to read 75 cts. per yd. instead of 85, leaving the black cloth at the former established price, viz $1.10 per yard.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
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On Wednesday evening Mch. 24th there was held a Special meeting of the Council at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, & Woodruff.
On motion of W. Chase the reading of the minutes of the last meting was dispensed with & the rules suspended for the consideration of the following resolution, viz: Resolved that the salesman be and hereby is instructed to sell winter wheat to the amount of $150 at a price not less than five shillings per bushel to pay the cash into the treasury & that the treasurer is hereby directed to pay the same to Morris Farmin on treasury orders now in his hands.
This resolution was declared adopted by the following vote, viz: Ayes 8, noes none.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Protem.
At the regular meeting of the Council Monday evening Mch. 29th there were present Messrs. Chase, Clark, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest. Rounds & Woodruff. The minutes of the two preceding meetings having been read, together with the regular weekly reports, a proposition from Matthew Limbert, proposing to work for the Phalanx and take his pay the same as members, was received and the proposition agreed to by the Council.
A plan for a hoggery presented by J. M. Clark was laid on the table.
A resolution concerning extra compensation for sawing nights was referred to the Ch'n of the Mechanical committee with instructions to procure the sawing done without extra compensation if practicable.
A resolution concerning the purchase of a Bbl. of salt was referred to the Domestic committee with instructions to take
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such action as they think proper.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that an order be drawn on the Treasurer to D. D. Martin for $14.53 (or such amount as was advanced by him for purchase of stoves last fall) with interest from the 15th of Dec. last, it being for cash paid for stoves at Fond du Lac.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that J. Beckwith be instructed to purchase a saw of Lathrop and pay for the same in lumber or sawing.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that the Ch'n of the Ag'l Com. be instructed to sell the Sall mare provided he can get $100 in stock or cash.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that the house now occupied by Mr. Bader be appropriated to J. Bennett when vacated by Mr. Bader.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. U. Farmin be and hereby is instructed to draw a map as large as practicable of a square including the Domain, with all lines and streams, marshes and timber lands distinctly marked.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro Tem.
Monday evening April 5th . Council met on calling the roll, Clark, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest. & Rounds answered to their names whereupon without the transaction of any further business the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Protem.
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A special meeting of the Council was held Wednesday morning April 7th at which were present at the calling of the roll Messrs. Chase, Clark, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Woodruff.
The quarterly report was received from the postmaster showing a balance in his hands of $2.15 which he was instructed to endorse on the treasury order held by him.
The report of Com. etc. on E. R. Rounds stock was called up and referred to a special com., viz: W. Chase - with instructions to report by resolution or otherwise some plan of adjusting the matter.
A resolution of instructions notifying Mr. Bader etc. was laid on the table.
A resolution concerning the building or rebuilding of a shantee was referred to a special com. (T. V. Newell, L. Rounds & J. M. Clark).
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that members having horse teams be allowed ten hours & 3/4 bushel of oats or 1/2 bushel corn per for plowing (as directed by the foreman of plowing) until otherwise ordered by the Council.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. Starr be instructed to deliver or receipt (as he did to Mr. Sanborn $95 worth of wheat at five shillings per bushel) to R. D. Mason and pay the said $95 into the treasury and the treasurer is hereby directed to endorse the same on a treasury order holden by M. Farmin.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that J. M. Bacon is hereby appointed superintendent of the public table in place of B. S. Sanborn, resigned.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is hereby directed to settle the Corporation accounts with W. H. Dakin.
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On motion of J. M. Clark, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of J. M. Clark for the sum of eight dollars & thirty-four cents ($8.34) and that W. Starr be and he is hereby instructed to sell winter wheat (at not less than five shillings per bushel) or other produce which we have to spare sufficient to pay the above order and see that the amount is endorsed on a certain order held by M. Farmin.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that C. Lane is hereby instructed to hire a suitable person to build over the lime kiln and fill and burn it etc. or hire for one month etc., provided such person can be hired for a reasonable compensation.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the Dom. Com. be instructed to purchase such fish as may be wanted at the public table, provided the same can be furnished at 3/4 cts. per lb. undressed. Ayes 10, noes none.
On motion of J. Beckwith resolved that the chairman of the Miscellaneous series be instructed to purchase a barrel of pork for the Corporation table.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the price of seed corn be seventy-five cents per bushel.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the gardener be and hereby is directed to have the locust trees set around the school house and protected by suitable stakes etc.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that J. Stuart be appointed to take charge of the digging on the mill race and that he be instructed to raise a group and commence immediately.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro Tem.
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At the regular meeting of the Council Monday evening April 13th there were present the Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Woodruff.
A bill in favor of H. Barnes for lodging hired man for the Phalanx, amount $1.00, was referred to a com. (L. Rounds & W. Starr) to ascertain and credit if correct.
The com. on E. R. Rounds stock reported by resolution, which resolution was referred back to the same Com. with instructions to confer with Mr. Rounds on the subject. (W. Chase, Com.)
The special com. (Newell, Rounds & Clark) on rebuilding the granary as a dwelling, reported favorably on the same, and on motion of J. Beckwith, the resolution accompanying said report was amended and adopted as follows, viz: Resolved that the south end of the Dining room be partitioned off as a residence for J. Limbert.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. Starr is hereby ordered to sell wheat and pay to the treasurer an amount sufficient to take up an order holden by H. Barnes of about $10 & the treasurer is hereby directed to pay and take up same.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is directed to give N. Strong an order on E. G. Corliss for $18 to be charged to the Phalanx by Corliss and to pay the said order into the treasury and the treasurer is hereby directed to have the same endorsed on a treasury order holden by N. Strong.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that Mr. Starr be instructed to sell nine dollars worth of wheat and that the treasurer be instructed to pay the same on an order now in the town treasury.
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On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the Ch'n of the Domestic committee be instructed to purchase of Mr. Dorchester a firkin of butter and credit to his account and that the same be used at the Corporation table.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the Ch'n of the Domestic committee be instructed to purchase 2 bbls. of salt (one coarse and one fine) for the use of the Corporation and sell produce to pay for the same.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that Mr. Timann be requested to present to the Council at its next session the number of hogs we have and the time spent, and the amount of feed they have had since the first of Jan'y and the monies paid out and received for hogs, also to make a statement of his plans in regard to the hogs and that the Ch'n of the Dom. Com. be appointed with him to appraise the hogs and report the appraisal.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that a Com. of 3 be appointed to report a plan for conducting the post-office and a location for the same and also a location for the postmaster and a plan for a dwelling and its location etc. (Beckwith, Chase, Rounds appointed said Com.)
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that a temporary slab shanty be built as soon as convenient for Benjamin Sheldon to live in during the summer or longer if necessary and that a Com. be appointed to locate, estimate the cost etc. and report to the Council. (Newell, Lane & Rounds Com.)
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Pro Tem.
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In Council, Monday evening April 19th . Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest. Rounds & Woodruff.
Reports from committees having been received it was on motion of C. Lane, resolved that J. Beckwith be and is hereby instructed to purchase five or six tons of hay as soon as he can, on such terms as he thinks best.
Also resolved that C. Lane be and is hereby appointed foreman of the job of lime burning.
Also that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of N. Hunter for twenty-five cents to pay for a bottle of liniment purchased of J. Irving for the use of the horse team.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the officers be and hereby directed to let N. Strong have provisions etc. for his family the same as other families, without reference to the five and four per cent rule.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the Ch'n of the Mechanical series sell to J. Beckwith the following bill of tools or that J. Beckwith be allowed to convert as much of his labor to cash, as is necessary to purchase the same, viz:
2 hand saws, l draw shave
12 Qr. Auguss, 1 square,
1 two-inch Firmer 1 Try square,
1 three-quarter chisel, 1, 3/8; 1,4/8; 1,6/8 Augur bit,
1 short jointer 1 Bit lock,
1 smothing plane, 1 rabbitt plane
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that there be appropriated to each or any male member over 21 years of age that desires, 2 rods square of ground for a private garden and that J. Hebden be
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appointed to stake out such as may be required and report the same with a rent price to the secretary.
A resolution in regard to moving the post-office was laid on the table.
Reports from the domestic committee, the Com. on E. R. Rounds stock, the Post-office committee, the slab shanty com. & the pork com. were before the Council, without taking final action on any of which the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Pro tem.
In Council Monday evening, April 26th . There were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, J. M. Clark, (Prest.), Rounds & Wright.
The following proposition from James A. Noyes presented by B. Wright was, on motion, accepted, viz: To the Council of the Wisconsin Phalanx:
Gentlemen, wishing at some future day to make application to become a member of your Association, but thinking it advisable to remain some time with you before I make said application, I would therefore, at present, propose to go to work and receive pay as you pay members of your corporation.
Ceresco, Wisconsin, Signed,
April 26, 1847 James A. Noyes.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith against the Phalanx for 1 Bbl. of pork $11.00 and 1 Bbl. of salt $5.00 (amt. $16.00) was allowed and ordered paid out of the treasury.
A bill of expenses to mill by S. R. Kellogg ($1.11) was also allowed and the balance due (.49) ordered paid out of the treasury.
A report from the Slab shanty committee was indefinitely postponed. Also one from the P. O. Com. was laid on the table.
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The following bill of articles was reported by the Domestic com. as necessary for the use of the Corporation table and the agent instructed to purchase the same with the money received from travellers, viz:
5 yds. Table linen,
2 Doz. Cups and saucers,
3 deep dishes,
2 doz. Bowls,
1 doz. Dining plates.
The resolution accompanying the report of the E. R. Rounds stock com. was amended and adopted as follows, viz: Resolved that 2 orders be drawn on the treasury payable to E. R. Rounds or order one for the sum of fifty dollars, payable on the 10th day of May 1847 and the other for the sum of one hundred sixty-four and 45/100, payable on the first of July, 1847, both drawing interest at 12 per cent per annum for and in consideration of his transfering to the corporation the sum of $200 in stock and interest etc. since Dec. 7, 1846 and also resigning his membership in the Phalanx, the same being for cash paid for said stock.
On motion of B. Wright, resolved that the apartment now occupied by Benj. Sheldon and the bed-room attached, be appropriate to him and the apartment appropriated to B. Sheldon on the 18th of Jan. last and now occupied by O. H. Capron be appropriated to A. D. Wright.
The following resolution laid on the table at the previous meeting was taken up and on motion adopted, viz:
Resolved that W. Dunham be and hereby is directed to move the post-office to a place 6 rods east of the grist mill and near the mill trunk on the south side.
After referring the pork schedule to a special com. (Chase) the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, Secretary. James M. Clark Prest.
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A special meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening Apr. 28th at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, President, Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
A bill against members of the Phalanx for shoemaking by Mr. Rood was allowed and ordered credited to Mr. Rood and charged to the several individuals.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that Benj. Wright is hereby instructed to purchase a smut machine for the mill.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President
At the regular meeting of the Council, Monday evening May 3rd, there were present at the calling of the roll, Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
A bill of $15.31 in favor of J. Beckwith was allowed and ordered paid out of the treasury, said bill being for butter & lard purchased by the Dom. Com. for the Corporation Boarding House. Ayes Beckwith, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds, Wright - 9, Noes Chase, Woodruff - 2.
The special committee (Chase) on the hog schedule reported, which report and accompanying documents were ordered filed.
The following report from the Dom. Com. was adopted and the Com. instructed to purchase the articles named, viz:
The Ch'n of the Dom. Com. would respectfully report that it is necessary to purchase 1 barrel molasses and 100 lbs. sugar for the Corporation Table.
J. Beckwith, Ch'n.
On motion of U. Farmin, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of C. Lane for 80 cts. to pay for 8 yds. of canvas for the threshing machine.
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On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of W. Chase for an amount sufficient to pay for the Fond du Lac journal taken by the Phalanx and that the money be sent to the publishers and the paper discontinued.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that a com. of 3 be appointed to recommend what disposition be made of milk this season.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that V. C. Mason & J. M. Clark be and hereby are appointed and directed to make such arrangements and recommend such course as is necessary to commence a nursery of fruit trees and also a seed-raising garden soon as practicable.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that C. Lane be requested to ascertain the time individual's horses and cows have been fed the past winter on Corporation hay and recommend a price to be charged for the same to the next meeting of the Council.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that N. Strong be instructed to set no more eggs this season.
A resolution concerning the hogs was referred to a special com. with instructions endorsed thereon. (Beckwith, Lane, V. C. Mason Com.)
A resolution in regard to hiring help in the blacksmith shop was laid on the table for one week.
One concerning the price of board at the boarding house was laid on the table and the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary, James M. Clark, President
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In Council, Monday evening May 10th . At the calling of the roll there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff & Wright. (Mr. Rounds excused from the session.)
A bill of $7.00 against the Phalanx for 100 lbs. nails bought of E. B. Smith was ordered paid out of the treasury.
A bill of $17.75 in favor of V. C. Mason, against the Phalanx was allowed with interest from the time the money was had at 12 per cent and the secretary instructed to draw an order on the treasury for the amount, viz: $18.46.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for part of a bbl. of salt bought of M. Farmin ($2.75) to be paid in flour in the summer, was ordered paid by Mr. Beckwith, according to agreement.
A bill in favor of Miles Johnson for 3 white oak trees ($3.00) for which payment had once been made to Laban Stilwell, was referred to Stilwell with instructions to settle the bill.
A petition from Chas. W. Henderson and others relative to restoring a room to Isaac Russell was laid on the table. Ayes Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Woodruff, Wright - 6, Noes, Beckwith, R. D. Mason, Newell, Prest. - 4.
The com. on milk reported recommending that a man be appointed to take charge of the cows and that the milk be divided (in proportion to the am't of boarders) to those who wish at 1-1/2 cts. per qt. (see report on file) which report was accepted.
C. Lane, the committee appointed for that purpose, reported a bill of charges against individuals for wintering horses and cows, which bill was referred to the secretary with instructions to charge the items not objected to and return the remainder to the Council. Ayes Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Wright - 7, Noes Beckwith, Newell, Woodruff - 3.
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On motion of W. Chase, resolved that W. Starr is hereby directed to charge all potatoes delivered to members at fifty cents per bushel and he is further directed to sell fifty dollars worth of potatoes and the treasurer is hereby directed to pay the same to E. R. Rounds for an order on the treasury now in his hands for that amount.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the Prest. is hereby directed to make such arrangements as he may deem necessary to get such other articles as are necessary to put one run of mill stones in operation as soon as practicable.
The following resolution introduced by W. Chase and laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council, was taken up, the original price ($1.00) stricken out and 90 cents inserted, when on the question of its adoption, the resolution was lost by the following vote: Ayes Chase, Farmin, Newell, Prest., Wright - 5, Noes Beckwith, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Woodruff - 5. Whereupon a reconsideration was moved and carried, the resolution amended and adopted as follows: Resolved that the price of board at the public boarding house be, from and after the sixth of May inst., established as follows: All who pay 75 cts. now be raised to 94 cts., all others raised in the same proportion. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 8, Noes Farmin, Newell - 2.
The resolution concerning hired help in the blacksmith shop came up in its regular order was again laid on the table and the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
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In Council Monday evening May 17th . There were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Wright.
An application from O. P. Stevens of Monroe, Mich. was referred to committee on applications.
A bill in favor of J. M. Clark 25 cts. for sulphur purchased for the sheep was allowed and ordered paid out of the treasury.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that W. Chase be and hereby is directed to have a yard fenced immediately sufficient to protect the sheep and lambs from wild animals.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that R. Miller is hereby directed to make such repairs of plastering as is necessary in the "Long House" and report with the time, the time spent on each apartment.
Adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
In Council Monday evening May 24 , there were present at the calling of the roll, Messrs. Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Wright.
A proposition from Chas. F. Robinson was received and rejected by the following vote: Ayes Chase, Farmin, Wright - 3, Noes Beckwith, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds - 7.
A bill for butts and screws $1.74 in favor of Benj. Wright was ordered paid out of the treasury.
A bill in favor of S. Bates was laid on the table.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is hereby directed to charge L. Stilwell all or such part of the $15.00 as he received of E. G. Corliss on the Corporation's account for building a barn unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he
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has paid the same for the use of the Corporation. Ayes Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds, Wright - 9, No Beckwith.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President
At a regular meeting of the Council Monday evening May 31, there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright.
A letter was received from John Smith of the Spring farm Phalanx concerning the sale of a threshing machine and the secretary instructed to answer the same, declining to purchase.
A proposition from J. M. Clark concerning the sale of stock was laid on the table for one week, also one from J. Stuart disposed of in the same manner.
A bill against the Phalanx for money advanced to purchase mill irons, leather, screw, wire etc. by
Benjamin Wright - $37.14
L. Rounds - 10.00
S. Bates - 6.44
G. W. Clark - 5.11
J. Beckwith - 3.00
was allowed and paid out of the treasury.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for flour bought of V. C. Mason Jan. 6, 1847, was allowed and the balance due ($6.75) ordered paid from the treasury.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith ($2.00) for 1/2 ton of hay bought of Dorchester was allowed and ordered paid out of the treasury.
A bill in favor of L. Rounds for use of horse and cutter was allowed and ordered credited on book.
A bill in favor of H. Barnes was referred to a committee to investigate (Beckwith & Chase) Com.
The Com. on applications reported favorably on the application of Oliver P. Stevens, which report was accepted.
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On motion of W. Chase, the following resolutions were adopted, viz: Resolved that Mr. Starr is hereby directed to sell 500 bushels of winter wheat at 70 cents per bushel and give a receipt for the same to be floured according to the custom.
Resolved that the treasurer is hereby directed to pay and cancel the debt due from the Phalanx for cash borrowed of F. A. Strong.
Resolved that S. Bates and A. D. Wright are hereby appointed millers and grinders and also to sell flour and other ground feed and that the prices be as follows: S. F. Flour 2 cts. per lb. Graham flour at 1-1/2 cts. per lb. Indian meal at 1 ct. per lb. and to keep an exact account of all grinding and cash received and pay into the treasury weekly, make a report of the same to the Council weekly and to charge all feed delivered to members for hogs, horses, or any other purpose.
Resolved that L. Rounds is hereby appointed to settle the Corporation accounts with W. H. Dakin and E. G. Corliss and Doctor Spalding and report the same to the next meeting of the Council.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the salesman be instructed to sell oats, at not less than 50 cents per bushel.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James J. Clark, President.
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In Council Monday evening June 7 , there were present Messrs. Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff & Wright.
A bill against the Phalanx in favor of G. W. Clark for hauling from Milwaukee etc. $16.60, was allowed and the balance due after deducting 6-3/4 bushels oats was ordered credited on book.
The application of Olin P. Stevens was called up and laid on the table.
The first part of J. M. Clark's proposition was accepted as amended (see proposition on file). A similar one from J. Stuart was laid on the table.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that Mr. B. Wright be instructed to make such alterations in the saw-mill as he thinks proper, as soon as the grist mill is in operation. Ayes, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 7. No, Chase - 1.
Also resolved that the treasurer be instructed to pay to J. Stuart eight dollars and thirty-eight cents and the same be charged to the following persons as cash advanced, provided they wish.
C. F. Timann - 2 pr. boots - $4.25
George Limbert - 1 pr. boots - 2.13
C. W. Cunitz - 1 pr. boots - 2.00
$8.38
Ayes Chase, R. D. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 6, Noes Lane, V. C. Mason, - 2.
On motion resolved that Dr. Spalding's account against the following members be received in part payment for the Corporation account against said Spalding, provided that the said members will consent that the accounts may be charged against their cash dividend.
W. D. Strong for $2.88
J. M. Bacon for 1.00
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D. D. Martin for .50
B. S. Sanborn for .75
H. Barnes for 8.75 less his acct vs. Spalding.
L. Limbert for .50
On motion of T. V. Newell resolved that R. Smith be requested to purchase at Milwaukee 2 doz. milk pans, 4 pails, and one buck-skin and that an order be drawn for / . . . . . . dollars to pay for the same.
The following resolution introduced by Mr. Chase was amended and adopted as follows: Resolved that the price of board at the public boarding house from and after May 5th be fixed at 75 cents per week and all resolutions conflicting with this are hereby repealed.
A resolution concerning finishing the barn frame was laid on the table.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary, James M. Clark, President
Monday evening, June 11th, Council met . Roll called and no quorum being present, adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Chase, President.
Friday evening June 18th at a special session of the Council there were present at the calling of the roll, Messrs. Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright.
A proposition from Lucius B. Townsend to take $65 for the smutting machine, the money to be returned with 12% interest, if after three months trial the machine does not suit, was accepted (see proposition on file) and Mr. Wright instructed to make such contract with him.
Bills in favor of D. D. Martin for clover seed, timothy seed, & nails, amount $15.93-1/2, were allowed and ordered credited on book.
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A bill in favor of R. Smith for patent scale, milk pans, pails, glass, buck-skin & Desk-lock was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury (Am't $35.20).
Two bills in favor of B. Wright for sundries bought for grist mill were allowed (Am't $3.45) and ordered paid from the treasury.
A letter was read from John Harmon, Ravenna, Ohio, which the secretary was instructed to answer.
Also a letter from Albert Shepard, action upon which was taken by the following resolution introduced by Mr. Chase, viz:
Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to the order of A. Shepard for the first years interest on the bond for a deed of the west half of the west half of Section 15, Town 16, R. 14, & that the same be drawn on the day the said interest is due.
On motion of V. C. Mason the following preamble and resolution was adopted, viz:
Whereas a certain order on the treasury of the Wisconsin Phalanx in favor of M. Farmin and signed by T. V. Newell, Prest. Pro Tem for cash advanced (Am't between fifty and sixty dollars) on which were several endorsements, as also a memorandum (in pencil or ink) stating $30 as the amount due on said order, has been lost by V. C. Mason into whose possession the order had passed,
Now therefore, Resolved that the treasurer is hereby instructed to refuse payment on said order, should it be presented and instead thereof to pay to V. C. Mason $30, on his giving a receipt releasing the Phalanx from all obligations on said order.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that one dollar be paid to the P. M. out of the treasury to pay for volume 7 of the Prairie Farmer and that notice be sent to have it discontinued at the end of the volume.
A resolution concerning money expended for the anniversary was referred to J. M. Clark.
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On motion of V. C. Mason, resolved that one of the tenements in the second story of the new building be appropriated to Isaac Russell.
On motion of U. Farmin, resolved that U. Farmin be permitted to move the door that now opens into the cross hall out of his room, so that it shall open into the main or long hall.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
In Council, Monday evening June 21st .
Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest. Woodruff.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for 1 bbl. of salt and one pail (Am't $5.25) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that an order be drawn for $20 in favor of J. Beckwith and he be instructed to purchase lumber with the same and the balance now in his hands, presenting bills for what purpose the lumber is to be used.
Also resolved that an order of five dollars be drawn in favor of, and charged to J. Beckwith. Ayes Chase, Farmin, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright - Noes Lane & Newell.
On motion of W. Chase, the following resolutions were adopted viz: Resolved that the treasurer is hereby directed to pay and take up the order recently given to E. R. Rounds soon as practicable, provided the interest is not required up to the time the same is due.
Resolved that the treasurer is hereby directed to pay no interest on any treasury note after the first day of July next,
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unless the same shall specify interest and at what rate in writing on its face.
Resolved that the foreman of the Blacksmithing and the foreman of grinding and flouring be and hereby are directed to extend no credits for work or property of the Phalanx to any but the members of the Phalanx after the first day of July next and that they have notice of the same posted up in some suitable place where they work.
Resolved that the foreman of the mechanics is hereby directed to have such glass set in tenements as is wanted and have the same charged to the occupants.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that C. F. Timann be instructed to report to the next Council the number of hogs sold and how much for and what the amount was received in and that he pay the money in his hands into the treasury and all monies received by him, into the treasury weekly.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that J. M. Edgerton be requested to prepare mortar and plaster the apartments which need it in the Long building.
A resolution of instructions to the foreman of the blacksmithing as also one of the treasurer was laid on the table, the former for one week.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
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Monday evening June 28th . Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
A proposition from D. Carson to work for the Corporation was rejected by the following vote - The question being on the acceptance of the proposition. Ayes R. D. Mason, Woodruff, Wright, 3 - Noes Beckwith, Chase, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest. - 6.
A bill for the use of horse & freight in favor of R. Smith was allowed and ordered credited on book. (Am't $7.45).
J. M. Clark, the committee to whom was referred the subject of expenses for the celebration of May 27th reported. Final action upon which report was taken by ordering the cash expenses paid from the treasury and charged to the Affiliated Society.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that $1.13 be paid out of the treasury to L. Rounds for 2 saw mill files bought at Fond du Lac.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for five dollars (to John Irving) and one of seven dollars in like manner to J. Bennett. A division of the question having been called for the vote stood on granting the order to Irving - Ayes Beckwith, Chase, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Wright, 7 - Noes Lane, Woodruff, 2.
On granting to Bennett - Ayes Chase, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Wright - 6 - Noes - Beckwith, Lane, Woodruff - 3.
On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that there be $100 appropriated to purchase lumber for the New Building and Barn and that J. Beckwith be instructed to purchase the same as soon as practicable.
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On motion of T. V. Newell, resolved that there be a committee appointed to appraise the carpenter and joiner tools and sell the same to those who wish them and that all tools furnished by members draw 12 per cent while used for the Corporation. (Beckwith, Wright & Newell Committee).
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that Mr. Bennett be instructed to dig a well 3 rods east of the blacksmith shop and on a line with the north line of the road.
A resolution concerning charging certain persons for the use of oxen etc. was laid on the table and made the special order for next Monday evening.
The resolution concerning the foremen of blacksmithing, etc. (laid on the table last week) was called up and again laid on the table.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
In Council, Monday evening, July 5th . Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright.
A proposition from Laban E. Lewis to work for the Corporation was rejected by the following vote on the question of acceptance. Ayes, Farmin, - Noes Beckwith, Chase, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright - 9.
The request of S. Bates for leave of absence for four weeks was granted.
A bill of articles purchased for the mill ($48.40) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of B. Wright, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of C. Lane, for five dollars and charged to his account.
On motion of V. C. Mason, resolved that an order of five dollars be drawn on the treasury in favor of C. W. Cunitz and charged to him.
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On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is hereby directed to settle with Leander Simmons for work done for the Corporation up to this time and that an order be drawn on the treasury for the amount due him ($64.89) and that all work done by him hereafter in the blacksmith shop be paid for weekly by the foreman and reported in his weekly report.
Also resolved that the Domestic com. is hereby directed to purchase for and furnish families with what butter they want for family use.
Also resolved to appropriate a certain fund of $20 to be used for improving the hog breed and instruct the secretary to draw an order on the treasury to this amount by call, in case of want by the man who has charge of the hog department, in sums as he needs it.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council, Monday evening July 12th .
Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
A bill of articles purchased for the mill and other purposes ($11.13) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
A bill of $3.50 in favor of Woodruff for making bolt cloth was allowed and ordered credited on book.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn for five dollars on the treasury in favor of and charged to B. Sheldon. Ayes Chase, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 5, Noes Beckwith, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason - 4.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the stove pipe used by C. Adkins be charged to his account.
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On motion of J. M. Clark, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for the sum of five dollars in favor of George Limbert and that the amount be charged to him.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that eighteen cents per bushel be the price charged for green peas in the pod.
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that the foreman of blacksmithing be authorized to buy and pay cash for what coal he wants for use.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the foreman of the harvesting is hereby instructed to hire a sufficient number of hands to do our harvesting in good season and he is instructed to pay $1.25 per acre for cutting and shocking, and the hands board themselves and the secretary is instructed to draw orders to the amount of $200 on the treasurer to the order of the foreman to pay for harvesting, if it requires so much to do it.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
In Council Monday evening July 19th , there were present at roll call Messrs. Beckwith, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
Several bills were presented, allowed and the amount due on them ($36.09) ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the secretary is instructed to draw an order on the treasury of the Wisconsin Phalanx for one dollar and twenty-five cents payable to L. Rounds and charge the same to Mr. Chas. W. Henderson on his 5 ct. per hour account.
On motion of R. D. Mason, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of N. Hunter for 81 cts. to pay for jug and oil bought of Lathrop for use of team
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On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the foreman of the Mechanical series be instructed to purchase 1 keg 10', 1 keg 8' and 1 keg 4' nails of L. Rounds and that the same be paid for out of the treasury.
Also resolved that J. Beckwith be instructed to purchase two barrels of salt and an order of ten dollars be drawn on the treasury to pay for the same.
Also resolved that J. Beckwith be instructed to purchase 30 gallons molasses and 1 sack coffee to be distributed and charged to families boarding themselves and that an order be drawn for twenty-five dollars to pay for the same.
Also resolved that J. M. Clark be instructed to weigh and charge wool to those who wish and dispose of the balance to the best advantage possible.
A resolution concerning the moving of the saw-mill was referred to B. Wright with instructions to report the cost of carrying the same into effect, to the next meeting of the Council.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
At a special meeting of the Council July 20th there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff & Wright.
The rules were suspended and on motion of L. Rounds the following resolutions adopted, viz: Resolved that B. Wright is hereby instructed to take charge of the mill and run it procuring such assistance as is necessary and that he be further instructed to hire a miller as soon as one can be found competent.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
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At the regular meeting of the Council , Monday evening Aug. 2nd, there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright.
A letter from John Harmon in regard to fruit trees was read and referred to the committee on nurseries etc. with instruction to report on the whole matter.
A petition from Jas. Clarkson for the appropriation of a room in the New Building was laid on the table.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. Wright is hereby authorized to sell the society of Reformers who are encamped near us what flour they want to last them to Prairie Du Chien (the amount not to exceed $20), in exchange for such articles as the members may purchase from them and have charged in their five cent account or for any property wanted by the Phalanx.
On motion of R. D. Mason, resolved that the price for cutting spring wheat be the same as for cutting winter wheat (to be paid in the same manner) and the foreman is hereby instructed to hire as many hands as is necessary to cut the same.
A resolution to draw an order on the treasury for J. Limbert was laid on the table.
A report from the committee on wool (J. M. Clark) was read and referred back to the same committee with instructions to ascertain what can be done with the wool at Watertown in the way of exchange for flannel etc.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
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At the regular meeting of the Council , Monday evening Aug. 9th, there were present Messrs. Chase, Lane, R. B. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright.
A letter was read from J. A. Lewis, Akron, Ohio, which the society was instructed to answer.
A report from Mr. Wright, estimating the cost of removing the saw-mill, was read and laid on the table. One from the com. on fruit trees was disposed of in the same manner.
A bill in favor of R. Miller for articles furnished in building the stone house was allowed and ordered credited on his stock account. Amount of bill $33.66.
On motion of J. M. Clark, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of J. Beckwith to pay for three bbls. salt for $13.50.
Also resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of J. Beckwith for nineteen dollars and forty-four cents to pay for 648# beef at 3 cts. per lb.
On motion of B. Wright, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for five dollars and 18 cts. in favor of B. Wright and that the amount be charged to such members as have not paid for their concert tickets at 14 cts. per ticket.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
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At the regular meeting of the Council, Monday evening Aug. 14th there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff & Wright.
A proposition from A. D. Wright to work in the grist mill was laid on the table for one week.
A bill in favor of L. Rounds for sundries (Am't $5.13) was allowed and ordered paid out of the treasury.
A resolution in regard to drafting a plan for a store etc. was laid on the table.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
A special meeting of the Council was held Wednesday evening at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Lane, R. D. Mason, M. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff, Wright.
On motion of C. Lane the rules were suspended for the consideration of the following resolutions, which was adopted, viz:
Resolved that the foreman of the oat crop be and is hereby instructed to hire what help is necessary to cut the oats and pay the same price and in the same manner as has been done in the wheat harvest.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M.Clark, President.
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In Council Monday evening Aug. 23rd . Present Messrs. Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for butter and a buck-skin (Am't $11.44) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
A proposition from Milwaukee, as also one from Watertown, concerning the manufacture of wool, was received and both were referred to J. M. Clark, with instructions to send the wool to Watertown to be manufactured into flannel and stocking yarn on shares.
A report from C. F. Timann of the hog department was disposed of by ordering the Am't due B. Sheldon and R. Miller for use of wagon and horse ($3.50 each) to be credited to their stock acc't. and Timann instructed to sell pigs to pay the balance due, viz: $9.55.
A proposition from A. D. Wright, laid on the table one week ago was taken up and referred to a meeting of the members to be called by the president on Wednesday evening.
On motion of Mr. Wright the secretary was instructed to draw an order on the treasury in favor of B. Wright for articles furnished for the mill, am't $3.57.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that Mr. Beckwith is hereby directed to make arrangements as are necessary to have the barn enclosed and floored immediately.
On motion of C. Mason, resolved that the proceeds of the garden be appropriated to pay for such garden seeds as will be necessary for starting a seed garden, and that the gardener report weekly to the Council the amount of sales from the garden.
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A reconsideration was had of the vote ordering certain bills (amount $15.93-1/2) credited to D. D. Martin June 18th and the aforesaid bills were ordered paid from the treasury.
The following resolution, laid on the table Aug. 2nd was called up and adopted, viz: Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for $3.00 payable to John Limbert and the same be charged to him in account.
A resolution in regard to building a store laid on the table Aug. 16th, was referred to the Ag'l Series.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President
Present in Council Monday evening Aug. 30 , Messrs. Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff & Wright.
A petition from W. D. Strong for ten dollars was granted and ordered paid from the treasury.
One from John Limbert concerning the finishing of a room was referred to a committee of three (Wright, Newell, V. C. Mason).
A bill for lumber ($5.50) and one for butter ($30.97) were allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is hereby directed to instruct the miller and all other persons who have the selling or charging of produce etc., to have all provisions etc. charged at the same price to members as they sell for in cash. Ayes Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff - 7, No Wright - 1.
Also resolved that N. Strong is hereby directed to sell or let the hens and chickens to any persons who will carry them off the Domain.
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The following resolutions offered by V. C. Mason was, after having been several times amended, adopted, viz: Resolved that the following prices be charged for vegetables.
Onions $1.00 per Bu. to this time and 75 cts. hereafter.
Beets 35 cts. per bu. to this time and 25 cts. hereafter.
Potatoes 37 cts. per bu. to this time and 25 cts. hereafter.
Early cabbage 2 cts. per head.
Lettuce 1 ct. per head.
Radishes 2 cts. per doz.
A resolution to draw an order on the treasury in favor of John Limbert was laid on the table for one week.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
A session of the Council was held on Tuesday evening Sept. 6, at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff.
A petition from C. M. Clark, as also a resolution from W. Chase, were referred to a meeting of the members to be held on Thursday evening next.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for molasses and butter was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury (Am't $25.45).
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that the secretary be instructed to send for 150 lbs. White lead, 10 gal. oil, 5 gal. turpentine and an order be drawn on the treasury to pay for the same.
The following resolution, laid on the table last week, was taken up and adopted, viz: Resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for eight dollars, payable to John Limbert and be charged to him in account.
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On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of D. O. French for eight dollars and charged to his account.
On motion of V. C. Mason, resolved that the honey taken from the bees this season be sold in the box at such price as it will bring.
The following resolution, laid on the table Mch. 22nd, was taken up and on motion of W. Chase, amended and adopted, viz: Resolved that V. C. Mason be appointed to take charge of the hens in place of N. Strong and that the hen house be appropriated for the use of the bees.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, Prest.
A special session of the Council was held Monday morning Sept. 13th at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
A letter was received from Henry Brown of Ohio city, which the secretary was instructed to answer.
The committee to whom was referred the subject of a petition of John Limbert concerning a room made a report, which was adopted and resolved to carry out as soon as practicable. (See report on file.)
A report from the committee on fruit trees etc. laid on the table Aug. 9th was taken up, amended and adopted. (See report on file.)
A report was received from J. Beckwith Ch'n. of a committee appointed by a meeting of the members to confer with Mr. Clark on the purchase of his stock, which report was adopted and the secretary instructed to carry it into effect. (See report on file.)
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The following resolution referred Sept. 6th to a meeting of the members and returned by them to the Council with a recommendation that it be adopted as amended, viz: Resolved that any member by applying to the Council for a change of such stock as was invested in the Corporation on condition of admission as a member, shall, upon condition of resignation of membership and removal from the Domain, have the same exchange as fast as possible, as follows: First - so much for cash as was invested in cash. Second - the same amount in the same kind of property as was received (when it is practicable), or in such other personal property as can be agreed upon. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 8, Noes - none.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the Domestic com. are hereby directed to furnish hereafter to the members entitled to such advance, what sugar, molasses, coffee & saleratus they want for their consumption..
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that the Corporation will advance money on the five cent rule for papers or periodicals to any member to whom such credit is due and the secretary is hereby instructed to draw orders on the treasury for such amounts as may be called for under this resolution.
A resolution in regard to the appropriation of a room to Russell & Holbrook was referred to V. C. Mason, with instructions to arrange the matter satisfactorily. Several motions for appropriating the tenement occupied by J. M. Clark, when vacated, were referred to a meeting of the members, to determine to whom it should be appropriated.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
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A special session of the Council was held on Saturday evening Sept. 18th, at which were present, Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
A bill of lumber for the barn in favor of J. Beckwith ($6.26) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that an order of ten dollars be drawn on the treasury in favor of C. Adkins and charged to his account.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that R. D. Mason be and hereby is removed from his office as one of the Council of the Wisconsin Phalanx for neglect of his official duties (in consequence of absence) and the President is directed to call a meeting of the electors on Saturday next at 7 o'clock P. M. to fill the vacancy. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 9, noes none.
Also resolved that all labor credited on the Domain for the next six weeks and which is now classed on the scale of figures on 15, be placed on the scale on 20 or one-fourth higher, on account of the pressing necessity for haying, seeding, threshing harvesting etc. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Lane, V. C. Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 9, noes none.
Also resolved that six shares of stock be purchased of James Stuart and cash ($150) be appropriated to pay the same; on condition that his family be removed off the Domain, with the full agreement that they are not to return until the same amount is reinvested in cash, and that he be notified that the balance of his stock will be purchased with personal property any time, if we can agree on the same and he will resign his membership.
A resolution to advance to H. G. Martin etc. was laid on the table; one on purchasing a bell was referred to Mr. Rounds, with instructions to ascertain the price of Parson's bell.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary, James M. Clark, President.
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