March 23, 1844, to November 29, 1847
Part V (Pages 224-249)
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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Notice having been given under the resolution (adopted Sept. 18th) removing R. D. Mason from his office as a member of the Council, a meeting was held pursuant to said notice, which meeting having been called to order and its object stated by the president, viz: to elect a Councillor to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of R. D. Mason, a balloting was had which resulted as follows.
Whole number of votes cast - 27, of which James Hebden received 18, Nathan Hunter - 4, Chester Adkins - 3, Job. Bennett - 1, Benj. Sheldon - 1, Whereupon James Hebden, having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared duly elected.
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A special meeting of the Council was held Monday morning Sept. 27th at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Hebden, Lane, Prest., Rounds, Woodruff.
A petition from D. D. Martin in reference to a room as also a resolution in reference to a similar subject were referred to a meeting of the members.
A proposition from H. G. Martin to sell his stock was referred to the com. previously appointed on similar subjects (by a meeting of the members) with instructions to see what arrangements can be made on the subject.
A similar proposition from N. O. Adkins was laid on the table.
A proposition to sell the Corporation a threshing machine was referred to a com., viz: (Lane, Beckwith, Hebden & Secretary) with instructions to purchase the machine if they think proper and pay from the treasury.
Two bills in favor of J. Beckwith, one for butter ($29.43) and one for coffee, sugar, freight on the same and freight on the wool to Watertown (Am't $46.16) were allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for fifty dollars in favor of J. Beckwith and charged to his account.
On motion of H. Farmin, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for $6.25 in favor of B. Sheldon and charged to his account.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for ten dollars in favor of J. Woodruff and charged to his account.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for ten dollars payable to and charged to C. W. Cunitz.
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On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is hereby directed to purchase a suitable stock lock for the grist-mill.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
A special meeting of the Council was held Oct. 5th. Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Hebden, Lane, Newell, Rounds & Woodruff.
The president being absent, on motion the Council proceeded to elect by ballot a president pro tem, which balloting resulted on the fourth trial in the election of Uriel Farmin, he having received 5 votes, against him 3.
Mr. Farmin having taken the chair, a petition in reference to finishing the dwelling now commenced was on motion of W. Chase, referred to S. R. Kellogg with instructions to report ways and means for carrying the same into effect.
A communication from C. Marsh in reference to an exchange of stock was laid on the table.
A bill in favor of L. Rounds for sundries (Am't $71.07) and one in favor of J. Beckwith (Am't $58.93) were allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of L. Rounds, resolved that an order for twenty-three dollars be drawn on the treasury and charged to the following persons in their cash account.
V. C. Mason, N. Hunter, W. Workman, J. Woodruff, A. D. Wright, J. Beckwith, M. Limbert, D. B. Dunham, B. Wright, U. Gould each $1.87-1/2; G. Lane and B. S. Sanborn each .93-3/4; L. Rounds $2.37-1/2.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury payable to and charged to W. Chase for ten dollars.
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On motion of W. Chase, resolved that W. Starr is hereby directed to execute the contract with H. G. Martin for the purchase of his stock as follows: To take from him a resignation of membership and an agreement to move his family off the Domain within six weeks and to receive from him a transfer of stock to the Phalanx as fast as he receives sums amounting to $25 and that the following property be and hereby is appropriated to purchase his stock on the above conditions, viz: Cash $250, Flour (to be delivered at the mill within 6 months) $50 at selling prices and so much other flour as he wants for the use of his family but not more to sell. One yoke of oxen when called for and to be taken within six months, one cow, the same; such blacksmithing as he wants for himself, but not more to sell, and such produce (except wheat or flour) as he may require when we have it to sell, with the express understanding that the above is not to extend to stock which he may hereafter purchase, except to that now in the name of C. W. Martin and one share in Oscar Wilsons name, and further that J. Beckwith is hereby appointed to act with Mr. Starr in the selecting and prizing such property as has no regular selling price.
Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Hebden, Newell, Rounds, Woodruff - 7, No Lane - 1.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that any member of the Corporation or other person working for the Phalanx who shall hereafter cut any tree on the Domain (except dead trees) and convert the same to private use, without consent of the person having charge of the wood or timber, shall be charged as follows, viz: for any tree over 5 inches in diameter and under 15 inches, $1.50, over 15 and under 25 inches $2.50, over 25 inches $4.00 and double the above prices on ash and maple, the same to be measured on the stump and reported by the foreman.
A resolution to draw an order on the treasury in favor of N. O. Adkins was laid on the table.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro. Tem.
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A special meeting of the Council was held on Saturday evening Oct. 9th, at which were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Hebden, Newell, Rounds, Woodruff, Wright & Prest.
On motion of J. Hebden, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of J. Hebden for twelve dollars and charged to his account.
Also, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of C. Lane for ten dollars and charged to his account.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that J. Beckwith, & J. Hebden are hereby directed to purchase for the corporation the stock of C. Marsh, provided the same can be bought in exchange for sheep at a fair price. Ayes Beckwith, Chase, Hebden, Rounds, Woodruff, Wright - 7, No Newell - 1.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro Tem.
In Council Monday evening Oct. 18th . Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Hebden, Lane, Newell, Prest., Woodruff.
A letter was received from Luther Clough, Collins, Erie county, New York, which the secretary was instructed to answer.
A proposition from David Simpson was accepted on condition that he work and receive pay as members (see proposition on file).
A communication from J. S. Ewing was referred to a Com. (Chase, Beckwith, Farmin) to ascertain what arrangements can be made to accommodate Dr. Ewing in his wish to remain with us through the winter.
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for sundries (Am't $51.84) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
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S. R. Kellogg to whom was referred 5th of Oct., the petition to finish off the new hours, reported, recommending that a subscription be raised among the petitioners, to be deducted from their advance dividend to carry out the wishes of said petitioners, which report and petition were referred to R.? (typist can't make out letter) D. Martin with instructions to carry out the report.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury to pay S. R. Lathrop for one month and 23-1/2 days services in the mill at $30 per month.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the members be and hereby are called together on Thursday evening next to decide who shall occupy the room vacated by J. M. Clark and that the said room is hereby appropriated as they direct for the present year and coming winter, also resolved that J. Beckwith and R. Smith are hereby directed to exchange sheep for young cattle if they can do it to advantage.
Two resolutions to draw orders on the treasury were laid on the table for one week and the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. James M. Clark, President.
In pursuance of the resolution recorded above a meeting of the members was held on Thursday evening, which was adjourned to Wednesday evening, which having been organized (in the absence of the Prest. & Vice Prest) by the appointment of U. Farmin Ch'n., a balloting was had which resulted in the appropriation of the room to R. Smith, he having received a majority of the votes cast. The meeting also recommended to the Council that the room vacated by R. Smith be appropriated to J. Bennett.
On motion adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Ch'n Pro tem.
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A special meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening Oct. 27th at which were Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Farmin, Hebden, Lane, Newell, Rounds, Woodruff. The Prest. of the Council being absent, the meeting was called to order by the secretary and Uriel Farmin was elected by ballot president pro tem.
A petition from B. Sheldon and others in reference to the appropriation of certain rooms was acted upon by the adoption of the following resolution, viz: Resolved that the Council act on this petition (see petition on file) by referring the appropriation of the room now occupied by H. G. Martin, the room occupied by D. D. Martin and the room lately vacated by R. Smith to a meeting of the members to be called to-morrow evening, the concurrence of the Council being hereby given to such appropriation of the said rooms, for the ensuing winter, as the meeting of the members may determine.
A proposition from S. R. Kellogg was accepted so far as to allow Mr. Kellogg to furnish the materials and finish off such apartment in the new building as may be appropriated to him (see proposition on file).
A bill in favor of J. Beckwith for sundries (Am't $97.02) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
The Com. on J. S. Ewing's communication reported, which report having been amended, was adopted as follows, viz: That the applicant be allowed to remain during the winter on condition that he pay and be paid as the members, all bills services, etc. (See communication and report on file.)
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for five dollars and thirty-one cents in favor of N. Hunter to pay for threshing done by Mr. Button.
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On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that C. Lane is hereby instructed to take care of the dining room and all its furniture and the charge of travellers and their teams and report to the Council and pay into the treasury once a week. Ayes Beckwith, Farmin, Lane, Newell, Rounds, Woodruff. Noes Chase & Hebden.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that L. Stilwell is hereby appointed to enclose the house frame now up and that J. Beckwith is hereby directed to procure the lumber necessary to enclose the same as soon as possible.
Also resolved that Mr. Ewing may have the room occupied last winter by Mr. Bennett until some other place can be found.
Also resolved that a meeting of the members be called of Thursday evening the 4th of November next at the School house and choose three committees to report to a subsequent meeting as follows:
On the amount and value of agricultural products,
On the amount and value of agricultural improvements,
On the amount and value of mechanical improvements, now on hand.
A resolution to draw an order on the treasury was laid on the table for one week.
Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro tem.
In pursuance of the above resolution a meeting of the members was held on Thursday evening Oct. 28th at which the room occupied by H. G. Martin was appropriated to D. D. Martin, the room occupied by D. D. Martin to Russell & Holbrooke and the one lately vacated by R. Smith to J. Bennett all for the ensuing winter in accordance with the action of the Council thereon and the meeting adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro Tem.
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In Council Monday evening Nov. 1st , Present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Woodruff.
A bill of sundries (Am't $15.72) in favor of L. Rounds was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury. Also one in favor of J. Beckwith (Am't $4.13) was disposed of in the same manner.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the secretary is hereby directed to request N. O. Adkins to resign his membership and transfer his stock to the Phalanx and if any balance is due him after deducting his account, the amount be paid him on the secretary's order by J. Beckwith.
On motion of J. Woodruff, resolved that B. S. Sanborn be sent to Milwaukee to bring Mr. Mason and the fruit trees and that an order be drawn on the treasury for twelve dollars to defray expenses of the trip.
A resolution to appoint an assistant miller as also one to sell axes etc. was referred to a meeting of the members on Thursday evening next.
Without further action on the business before them, the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. Pro Tem.
In Council Monday evening, Nov. 15th , present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Newell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright.
A proposition from V. C. Mason to sell the Phalanx cherry trees, seeds etc. was accepted (see proposition on file). A bill from the same for cash paid out and received for fruit trees etc. was audited and the balance due Mr. Mason (.50) ordered paid from the treasury.
A bill of sundries in favor of J. Beckwith (Am't $66.60) was allowed and ordered paid from the treasury. A bill in favor of A. D. Wright ($4.7l) as also one in favor of N. Hunter ($2.88) were allowed and ordered credited on book.
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On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for $6.92 for the services of S. R. Lathrop six days at $30 per month in mill.
Also resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury to pay for 500 brick bought at Fond du Lac by R. S. Sanborn at $8.00 per M and expenses .94 cts., in all $4.94.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury for 68 cts. in favor of N. Hunter to pay for buckskin bought of H. Barnes.
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that J. Beckwith be instructed to send B. S. Sanborn to Milwaukee for groceries for the Corporation. Ayes Lane, Mason, Ewell, Prest., Woodruff, Wright - 6, Noes Chase, Beckwith, Hebden - 3.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that the land of the Phalanx be entered on the appraisal of the present fiscal year at $3 per acre exclusive of improvements.
Also resolved that the labor credits for the current fiscal year end on Saturday, Nov. 27th and the secretary is directed to close up and post up all credits and charges to that date and leave such charges as are made after that date for the ensuing year.
On motion of C. Lane, resolved that the book credits for labor performed for the Phalanx within the current fiscal year, shall be entitled to the same per centage of advance that may be drawn on labor performed by the hour.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that a committee of three be appointed to schedule and appraise and report to the next Council all farming tools and all mechanical tools and all miscellaneous property not included in the reports of other committees. (J. Woodruff, V. C. Mason & J. Beckwith, Com.).
On motion of J. Beckwith, resolved that C. Lane be and is hereby appointed a committee to appraise and take charge of the mason tools, also the drilling tools. The 2 following resolutions, returned from a meeting of the members Nov. 4th, with a recommendation of adoption, were taken up and adopted, viz: Resolved that
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J. Beckwith is hereby directed to sell to the members the axes now on hand and furnish all the members what axes they want to use on the Domain and have the same charged to them and deducted from their dividend after paying the advance.
Resolved that J. M. Boutelle be appointed assistant miller in the mill.
A report on rents from the secretary was referred to U. Farmin and L. Rounds with instructions to review it and report to next meeting of the Council.
A resolution to amend the by-laws was referred to a meeting of the members on Thursday evening next and without any farther action on the business before them.
The Council adjourned
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, President Pro tem.
At the regular meeting of the Council Monday evening, Nov. 22nd, there were present Messrs. Beckwith, Chase, Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Prest., Woodruff.
A letter was read from M. Atkinson, which the secretary was instructed to answer.
The following bills against the Phalanx were allowed and ordered credited on book to the several individuals, viz: C. W. Clark - $l.00, J. Beckwith - $1.63, G. Limbert - $.75, J. Bennett - #$3.00, B. S. Sanborn - $.63, H. G. Martin - $3.00, W. D. Strong - $.75, W. Dunham - $2.44, R. Smith - $1.38, B. Simmons - $18.38.
The following resolutions to amend the by-laws, returned from a meeting of the members, was on motion of W. Chase, taken up, adopted & referred to a meeting of the members for approval, viz: Resolved that the following amendments be made to the By-laws of the Phalanx, to come in force and take effect from and after the end of the present fiscal year.
Section first to be left out.
Sec. 3, leave out all after the word the in the second line and add "time expended under his direction"
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Sec. 8 strike out "labor" and insert "time", strike out 5 and insert 1, strike out all after 25 and add at the expiration of every three months, each person's time to be placed by the Council on the scale opposite to and to be multiplied by some number of the scale, subject to appeal to the members, whose decision shall be final.
Sec. 9 to be left out.
Sections to be numbered to correspond.
Reports of committees on the following schedules of property were adopted and ordered entered on the appraisal of the present fiscal year., viz:
Bill of agricultural products $ 5244.16
Bill of agricultural improvements 3509.77
Bill of mechanical improvements 12520.00
Bill of live stock 2913.50
Bill of farming tools 1196.55
Bill of joiners tools 91.05
Bill of masons tools 23.55
Bill of garden tools and bees 93.22
Bill of bakers tools etc. 36.02
Bill of blacksmith tools & stock 696.70
Bill of tanners tools 76.00
Bill of dining room furniture 101.48
Bill of dairy implements 14.96
Bill of personal property in mill 164.44
Bill of salt, lumber etc. 312.02
Bill of stoves 77.78
Bill of barrels, boxes etc. 54.75
On motion of V. C. Mason, resolved that the secretary be instructed to credit V. C. Mason $3 as amount charged in error for a pair of boots May 19, 1845.
C. Lane was appointed a committee to ascertain and charge individuals for pasturage and feed had for cows etc. to the end of the fiscal year and the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Pres. pro tem.
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In Council Monday evening Nov. 29th , there were present Messrs. Chas., Hebden, Lane, Mason, Newell, Prest., Rounds & Woodruff.
A proposition from Newell & Stilwell to enclose the new house was referred back to them with the request to report prices in hours. C. Lane the committee appointed to charge prices for pasturage etc. reported, which report was amended, adopted and ordered charged.
A schedule of provisions etc. on hand was adopted and the secretary instructed to add thereto outstanding accounts & cash on hand after deducting liabilities etc. and enter the same on appraisal (Am't)
A bill of rents was reported, which was ordered charged (not to be included in the advance).
The following bills against the Phalanx were allowed and ordered credited on book.
C. W. Henderson - $10.92, J. Russell - $.19, T. V. Newell - $1.50.
A bill in favor of G. Limbert for lodging L. Simmons was referred to Woodruff with instructions to ascertain what amount should be charged to the Phalanx and report the same to the sec'ty.
Two bills in favor of L. Rounds ($7.54 & $3.16) were allowed and ordered paid from the treasury.
On motion of W. Chase, resolved that an order be drawn on the treasury in favor of S. R. Kellogg of $15 for 40 bbls. bought at Dartford; one in favor of W. W. Braley for $3.50 for brick and expenses after same to Waupun and one in favor of J. Hebden for $5.87 expenses to Oshkosh after lumber.
A resolution concerning the purchase of stock from Pomery was laid on the table and the Council adjourned.
W. Starr, secretary. Uriel Farmin, Prest. Pro tem.
(MANUSCRIPT NOW GOES BACK TO MAY 8, 1844.)
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At a meeting of the stockholders of the Wisconsin Phalanx, held at Esq. Lovell's office in Southport, May 8, 1844, were present Wm. Starr, Peter Johnson, James Stuart, Nathan Strong, Geo. W. Round, L. T. Cobb, Alex Todd, Wm. D. Strong & Hiram Barnes.
The treasurer reports $1026.24 now in the treasury together with about $60 in the hands of the secretary, making in all about $1087.
On motion of W. Johnson, resolved that the treasurer proceed to Green Bay immediately and enter one and one-quarter sections of such lands as the stockholders may direct, in his name and deed the same to the trustees for the benefit of the stockholders.
On motion of W. Johnson, resolved that Messrs. Southworth, Marsh & Stevens be a committee to select the one and one-quarters section of land.
The committee report the following described land, to be entered by the treasurer, which report was unanimously accepted and the treasurer authorized to enter the same, to wit: NW-1/4, 21-16-14, E; NE-1/4, 20-16-14; W-1/2 SE-1/4 & E-1/2 SW-1/4 20-16-14; NE-1/4 29-16-14; E-1/2 of NW-1/4, 29-16-14; S-1/2 of SE-1/4 17-16-14; in case any of the above decided lands is entered the committee report the following as second choice: E-1/2 of SE-1/4 20-16-14; W-1/2 SW-1/4, 21-16-14; N-1/2 NE-1/4 21-16-14; SW-1/4 17-16-14. Resolved that in case there is sufficient money paid in before the treasurer leaves to enter more than 1-1/4 sections, that he be authorized to enter one quarter section more.
Resolved that the treasurer furnish money sufficient to defray the expenses attending the purchase of the land.
Adjourned sine die. S. B. Scott, Jr., Sec.
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By order of the President and Directors of the Wisconsin Phalanx, I have notified the resident stockholders on the Domain that there will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Wisconsin Phalanx on the first Monday of Sept., 1844 at 2 o'clock P. M. at the Council room on the Domain, in the town of Ceresco, W. T. for the purpose of filling vacancies in the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Phalanx, and to remove such Directors and other officers as do not attend to the duties of their office and to fill their places, also to authorize the expenditure of money as they may deem proper; and audit such bills, and accounts as may be presented; also to transact such other business as may come before said meeting.
Ceresco August 6th, 1844 L. Rounds, Dept. Sec'ty.
At a special meeting of the stockholders legally called in compliance with the Constitution of the Wisconsin Phalanx held at the Council room on the Domain Sept. 1, 1844, at 2 o'clock P. M.
The president, M. Myers, not being present, W. Chase, Vice President, presided and S. B Scott, Jr. Secretary not being present, L. Rounds acted as deputy.
On motion it was resolved that Michael Myers be and hereby is removed from the office of President of the Wisconsin Phalanx for neglect of official duty.
On motion, resolved that S. B. Scott be and hereby is removed from the office of secretary of the Wisconsin Phalanx for neglect of official duty.
On motion, resolved that Charles Clement and John Benedict be and hereby is removed from the office of Director of the Wisconsin Phalanx for neglect of official duty.
On motion, the resignation of Canfield Marsh and H. B. Bertholf as Directors as declared verbally to L. Rounds, was accepted.
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On motion, resolved that William H. Smith be removed from the office of Director, for the reason of his inability to attend the duties of his office, he being at so great a distance from the place of meeting with the Directors on the Domain.
Mr. W. H. Smith, was then, on motion, appointed special agent for the Wisconsin Phalanx.
On motion the resignation of L. Rounds as Director was accepted.
On motion, resolved that the office of President remain vacant for the present.
On motion, resolved that the meeting now proceed to fill the vacancies occasioned by removal and resignation (except the vacancy of President).
On motion resolved, that the meeting vote by ballot for each officer to be elected at this meeting separately and that the person getting the highest number of votes, shall be considered in nomination for the specified office and that it then proceed to vote by ballot for or against said candidate and that a blank vote be considered against.
On voting agreeably to the above resolution and canvasing the votes, it was declared that the following persons were duly elected.
Lester Rounds to the office of secretary in place of S. B. Scott removed; Jacob Beckwith to the office of treasurer in place of E. C. Southworth, removed; Carleton Lane to the office of Director in place of L. Rounds, resigned; Nathan Hunter to the office of Director in the place of C. Marsh resigned; Uriel Farmin to the office of Director in the place of N. B. Bertholf resigned; H. G. Martin to the place of Director in place of J. Benedict removed; E. Childs to the office of Director in the place of W. H. Smith, removed, W. Seaman to the office of Director in the place of Chas. Clement removed.
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It was then, on motion resolved that Mr. Luce be paid seven and 50/100 dollars out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for improvements made by him on the Domain previous to our purch. and the amount be charged to the Domain and added to the cost of the land purchased.
On motion, resolved that the expenses of the pre-emption notices filed at the land office by members be charged to the Domain and added to the cost of the land purchased.
On motion, resolved that the Board of Directors be authorized to settle with the ex-treasurer E. C. Southworth and to cancel his bond to the Trustees on settlement.
On motion resolved that the Directors be authorized to allow bills and accounts of cash paid out, and that may be hereafter paid out and expended by teamsters and persons on business for the Association, and that the treasurer pay said accounts on the order of the secretary and ordered by the Board of Directors.
On motion, resolved that the Board of Directors be authorized to order to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, any sum of sums, not exceeding four hundred dollars at any one time for the purchase of provisions, as they may deem proper, and that the treasurer pay over said monies on the order of the secretary, as directed by the Board of Directors.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, resolved that the treasurer proceed to Green Bay immediately and enter the following lands for the benefit of the association, viz: The W-1/2 of NW-1/4, 22; NW-1/4 of the SW-1/4, 22; W-1/2 of SE-1/4 21; & SW-1/4 of SW-1/4 22-16-14.
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It was then moved by Mr. Beckwith that M. Childs be allowed fifty dollars for services rendered and for the balance of the expense (not paid) as exploring committee from March 25th to May 25th, 1844, and that the amount be charged to the Domain and added to the cost of the land purchased.
Motion amended by H. G. Martin by inserting sixty dollars instead of fifty, amendment lost. The original motion was then called up and passed unanimously.
On motion the meeting then adjourned to meet at the Council room on the Domain on the first Monday in Oct. next at 6 o'clock P. M.
L. Rounds, Depty Sec'ty.
At an adjourned meeting of the stockholders held in the Council room Monday evening Oct. 7, 1844.
It w as, on motion, resolved by single votes of the stockholders present, that the resolution passed at the meeting of the stockholders held at the Council room Sept. 2, 1844, so far as relates to the purchase of the SW-1/4 of the SW-1/4 of Sec. 22 T. 16, R. 14, be rescinded.
On motion resolved that the treasurer be and hereby is instructed to purchase the E-1/2 of the SW-1/4 of Sec. 29, Town 16, Range 14 for the benefit of the Association. Passed by a majority of the votes of the stockholders.
On motion, resolved that the treasurer be authorized to pay out of any monies in the treasury for the iron purchased at Racine for the saw-mill, also to pay Mr. Barlow for making saw-mill irons, pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors. Passed by a majority of the votes of the stockholders.
Adjourned to meet at the Council Room on the evening of the first Monday of Nov. next.
L. Rounds, secretary.
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An adjourned meeting of the stockholders was held at the Council room on the 4th day of Nov., 1844, the vice President presided.
On motion, resolved that the secretary be authorized to draw an order on the treasury for $6.62 to pay Jas. ?. Rounds bill for money paid out by him in going to Milwaukee for a horse left there by C. L. Sholes, in the service of the Wisconsin Phalanx, said bill dated May 16, 1844 and that said amount be charged to the Domain and added to the cost of land.
Resolved that a bill of $10.06 for 5 boxes of glass had of C. Lane be allowed and that the secretary be authorized to give an order on the treasury to pay the same.
Resolved that Canfield Marsh, Orrin R. Stevens and E. C. Southworth be allowed each 25 dollars in stock of the Wisconsin Phalanx for their services rendered and expenses in looking out the Domain as agents for the Wisconsin Phalanx and that said amount be charged to the Domain and added to the costs of the land.
Resolved that the Board of Directors be authorized to draw on the treasury for any sum or sums not otherwise appropriated, not exceeding fifty dollars for the purchase or repair of personal property.
A letter was then read by the secretary from E. Childs tendering his resignation as Director, which was, on motion, accepted.
The on motion proceeded to elect a Director to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of E. Childs, which resulted in the choice of Laban Stilwell.
Adjourned sine Die. L. Rounds, secretary.
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A semi-annual meeting of the stockholders was held at the Council room, December 2, 1844, when a report of the affairs of the Wisconsin Phalanx, made by the president and Directors was presented and read (see report on file).
On motion of Mr. Dunham, resolved that Mr. Chase be appointed agent for the association for the purpose of drafting a charter for the Wisconsin Phalanx, and that he go to Madison during the session of the Legislature the present winter and use such means as he may think proper to procure its passage, and that he keep an exact account of his time and expenses and report the same to a subsequent meeting of the stockholders.
Adjourned until the first Monday in January, 1845 at 6 o'clock P. M.
L. Rounds, secretary
An adjourned meeting of the stockholders was held on the first Monday of January, 1845 at 6 o'clock P. M.
On motion, resolved that Orrin R. Stevens be and hereby is removed from the office of Director.
It was then resolved that the meeting proceed to elect by ballot a Director to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of O. R. Stevens, which resulted in the choice of James Stuart.
On motion, resolved that L. M. Parsons be requested to purchase for the Association the SE-1/4 of Sec. 17, Town 16, North Range 14, east.
Adjourned to meet at the Council room on the first Monday of Feb'y next at 6 o'clock P. M.
L. Rounds, Sec'ty.
A meeting of the stockholders was held on the 1st Monday of Feb. 1845 according to adjournment.
C. W. Henderson, in the absence of the Vice President, was appointed Ch'n protem.
No business came before the meeting and on motion adjourned to meet at the School room on the 17th inst. at 6 o'clock P. M.
L. Rounds, Sec'ty.
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February 17, 1845, 6 o'clock P. M.
The stockholders met pursuant to adjournment and the meeting called to order by the Vice President.
On motion, the following preamble and resolutions (Presented by the Vice President from the Board of Directors) was read and laid before the meeting for its action.
Whereas an Act of Incorporation has been granted by the Legislature of Wisconsin and approved February 6, 1845, to incorporate the Wisconsin Phalanx, and whereas the said act was granted upon our petition and request and for our benefit, and whereas it becomes necessary for us to merge the business affairs of the Association heretofore existing and known as the Wisconsin Phalanx, into the Corporation and to transfer the property and effects into said Corporation, and for the purpose of effecting the same we do adopt the following resolutions:
1st - Resolved that the stockholders be invited and requested to transfer all property, real and personal, to the Corporation known and designated as the Wisconsin Phalanx, provided said Corporation will credit each stockholder with his several amounts, as is now credited by the Association on their books, and provided further that said Corporation will credit to each member of said Association, the amount of time in hours as is now credited on the books of the Association, and will pay each his or her proportionate share of the dividend in December next, as provided in the act of incorporation of said Phalanx as approved February 6, 1845.
2nd - Resolved that all books, accounts and credits be transferred to said corporation and that said corporation be authorized and empowered to settle and collect and pay the same, pursuant to the said Act of incorporation in every respect the same as if said account had been contracted with the said Corporation.
3rd - Resolved, that the Trustees be requested to convey by quit claim deed all right, title, and interest in and to the property, real and personal, of the Association to the Corporation
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as soon as said Corporation is prepared to receive the same and as soon as said Corporation shall signify its willingness to credit each stockholder with his or her several amount of stock in said Corporation in the same amount as he or she now holds in the Association.
4th - Resolved that the secretary be requested to transmit to each non-resident stockholder (whose residence is known to him) by mail as soon as may be a form of quit claim deed, requesting him or her to sign and acknowledge the same, conveying his or her right, title and interest in said Association to the Corporation, for and in consideration of the same amount being credited in stock in said Corporation.
5th - Resolved, that the president be instructed to prepare suitable instruments of conveyance, to carry out the foregoing resolutions and to secure the signatures of each resident member and stockholder to said instruments in such manner as he may deem proper for carrying out and fulfilling the foregoing resolutions.
6th - Resolved that these resolutions be adopted and carried into effect with the express condition that each and every resident member of the Association as now in operation be admitted as a member of said Corporation, and that the several certificates of stock and credits on the book of the said Association be received as pay for the same amount of stock in said corporation and that each member be severally credited and paid for her or his time, time and labor in the same manner as if the said labor were performed after their admission into said Corporation.
On motion, the ayes and noes were taken on the adoption of the resolutions separately, which resulted as follows:
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Ayes: Uriel Farmin, Jacob Beckwith, Jas. Stuart, Nathan Strong, William Dunham, George Limbert, Chester Adkins, T. V. Newell, H. G. Martin, Carleton Lane, W. D. Strong, Laban Stilwell, Hiram Barnes, C. W. Henderson, V. C. Mason, William Seaman, D. B. Dunham, Nathan Hunter, James Hebden, W. E. Holbrook, W. B. Stilwell, James M. Bacon, William Boutelle, Uriah Gould, John Limbert, William Workman, Morris Farmin, Lester Rounds, & Warren Chase, Vice Prest. Noes - none.
So the above preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.
On motion of W. Dunham, a vote of thanks was tendered to W. Chase for his faithfulness and perseverance as our agent in procuring the passage of the Act of incorporation of the Wisconsin Phalanx.
On motion, adjourned to meet at the school room on the first Monday of March next at 6 o'clock P. M. Lester Rounds, Sec'ty.
March 3rd, 1845, 6 o'clock P. M.
The stockholders met pursuant to adjournment. The meeting called to order by the Vice President.
On motion the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas it has pleased the Great Author of our being in the order of his providence, to remove from this life our much esteemed friend, the late Orrin R. Stevens Esq. of Pleasant Prairie W. T., we, the members of the Wisconsin Phalanx, resident on the Domain, deem it fit and proper at this time to give a public expression of our feelings on so solemn an occasion, and to tender our sympathies to the family and friends of our deceased friend.
Therefore, resolved, that we, the resident members, on the Domain of the Wisconsin Phalanx, admiring the virtues of the late Orrin R. Stevens, in his noble generosity and untiring devotion in the cause of industrial association, springing from a heartfelt
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desire to advance the intelligence, prosperity and happiness of his fellow men, that while we bow in humble submission to the dispensations of Providence, deeply deplore the death of our Friend and Brother,
Resolved that we tender to the widow and family of our deceased friend, the tenderest sympathies of our hearts, in their breavement in having lost an affectionate husband and tender father.
Resolved that there be a committee of three consisting of L. M. Parsons Esq., Jas. Stuart and M. Farmin appointed to transmit these resolutions inclosed in a letter of condolence to Mrs. Stevens.
Resolved that these proceedings be sent to the Editor of the Southport Telegraph for publication.
On motion, a committee of three, consisting of V. C. Mason, Morris Farmin and Jas. M. Bacon was appointed to take charge and superintendence of the labor of the Association until the Council shall be elected under the Act of Incorporation on the first Monday of April next.
On motion, Warren Chase was added to the above committee. W. Chase then tendered his resignation as Vice President to the meeting. L. Rounds also tendered his resignation as Secretary, J. Beckwith tendered his resignation as treasurer and H. G. Martin, U. Farmin, W. Seaman, J. Stuart and L. Stilwell tendered their resignations as Directors, which resignations were accepted.
On motion, Lester Rounds was appointed and requested to continue in charge of the books, papers and accounts, as heretofore, until a secretary shall be elected under, and by virtue of, the Act of Incorporation on the first Monday of April next.
The meeting then adjourned sine die. L. Rounds, Sec'ty.
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Know all men by these presents, that we, Jacob Beckwith of the county of Fond du Lac in the territory of Wisconsin, as principal and Alex'r Todd and Seth R. Kellogg of the same place as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto Warren Chase, Peter Johnson and William W. Wheeler of the same county (as Trustees of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Phalanx) in the penal sum of five thousand dollars, to the payment of which, to the said Warren Chase, Peter Johnson and William W. Wheeler, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, and every of them, jointly and severally, firmly of these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 3rd day of Sept. 1944.
The condition of this obligation is such that whenever the above bounden Jacob Beckwith hath been duly elected treasurer of the said Wisconsin Phalanx, pursuant to the constitution thereof; Now if the said Jacob Beckwith shall well, securely and faithfully, keep all the monies, property, deeds, mortgages and other securities, and all evidences of debt belonging to the said Association, which shall come into his hands as such treasurer; and further, if he shall well and truly pay out and disburse all monies intrusted to him as aforesaid, agreeable to the instructions of the stockholders, given pursuant to the said constitution and the by-laws of the said Association; and finally, if the said Jacob Beckwith shall well and truly execute and perform the trust reposed in him as treasurer as aforesaid, under and by virtue of the said constitution and by-laws of the said Association, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. It is expressly understood that the Wisconsin Phalanx is an association, having for its object and business, the prosecution of agriculture, manufactures, commerce, the arts and sciences, education and domestic industry, according to the system of Charles Fourier as near as may be practicable, as will appear by the third section of the third article of its constitution and this bond is executed for the security of the members and stockholders of the said Association and is held by the said Warren Chase, Peter J, & William W. Wheeler in trust for the members and stockholders aforesaid, and all persons who shall become members or stockholders hereafter pursuant to the constitution and by-laws of the said Association.
Signed:
Signed, sealed and delivered: Jacob Beckwith (seal)
Alex'r Todd (seal)
in presence of L. Rounds. S. R. Kellogg (seal)
Know all men by these presents, that we, Ezra C. Southworth of the county of Racine in the territory of Wisconsin, as principal and Henry B. Towslee and Cyrus Damon of the same county as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto Warren Chase, Peter Johnson and William W. Wheeler, of the same county (as Trustees of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Phalanx) in the penal sum of Ten Thousand dollars, to the payment of which to the said Warren Chase, Peter Johnson and William W. Wheeler, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, and every of them, jointly and severally firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated this twenty-second day of April in the year Eighteen Hundred and forty-four.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Ezra C. Southworth hath been duly elected Treasurer of the said Wisconsin Phalanx, pursuant to the constitution thereof, now if the said Ezra C. Southworth shall well, securely and faithfully keep all the monies, property, deeds, mortgages and other securities, and all evidences of debt, belonging to the said association which shall come into his hands as treasurer, and further, if he shall and truly pay out and disburse all money intrusted to him as aforesaid agreeable to the instructions of the stockholders given pursuant to the said constitution and the by-laws of said association, and finally, if the said Ezra C. Southworth shall well and truly execute and perform the trust reposed in him as treasurer as aforesaid, under and by virtue of the said Constitution and By-Laws of the said association, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. It is expressly understood that the said Wisconsin Phalanx is an association, having for its object and business the prosecution of agriculture, manufactures, commerce, the arts and sciences, education and domestic industry according to the system of Charles Fourier as near as may be practicable as will appear by the Third section of the first article of its constitution and this bond is executed for the security of the members and stockholders of the association; and is held by the said Warren Chase, Peter Johnson and William W. Wheeler in trust for the members and stockholders aforesaid, and all persons who shall become members or stockholders hereafter, pursuant to the constitution and by-laws of the said Association. Signed:
Signed, sealed and delivered E. C. Southworth (seal)
in presence of Henry B. Towslee (seal)
Cyrus Damon (seal)
F I N I S.
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