Dec. 1847-July 1857
Part VII (Pages 51-100)
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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Resolved That M. Limbert be appointed to sell Brick in place of D. D. Martin.
Resolved, That G. H. Baker be appointed to take charge of the cooperage department and furnish the mill with flour barrels on conditions and terms suitable with the present demands and circumstances of the Phalanx.
Resolved That the following arrangement be adopted in relation to the accommodation of members with rooms viz: That the room now occupied by N. Strong be appropriated to J. Stuart when vacated by Mr. Strong and the two rooms now occupied by J. Stuart as follows, the one formerly occupied by B. Sheldon to J. Clarkson and the other to D. O. French and the room now occupied by J. Clarkson to J. Irving, leaving two rooms over the shop to hired men.
On motion adjourned.
Met in Council Monday evening Oct. 26th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, R. D. Mason, C. Adkins, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. S. Sanborn, and James Stuart.
An application was received from G. Brunst for the degree of candidate, also one from Dr. Bensenens for the degree of Visitor. They were both upon motion referred to a committee of one (J. Stuart) with instructions to confer with them &c.
A letter was received from Russell G. Mathewson of Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan, and upon motion referred to the President of the Council to answer.
An account of S. Bates against the Wisconsin Phalanx was presented, read and ordered paid from the Treasury amt. to $14.82. Also an account of J. Limbert for washing &c which was ordered to be credited on the Book amounting to $18.87cts.
Resolved That N. Hunter be appointed Teamster in charge of the Black Horses in the place of W. E. Holbrook.
A resolution calling for the purchase of a circular saw was on motion laid upon the table, also an application from Mr. Simmann for room was laid on the table for one week.
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Resolved That the Chairman of the Agricultural Series be instructed to sell any cattle we determine not to winter to non resident stockholders for stock.
In accordance with the plan reported and adopted for the management of the Domestic Department James M. Bacon was appointed Steward in said Department.
On motion adjourned.
Met in Council Monday evening Oct. 25th, 1848. Members present were Carleton Lane, Chester Adkins, Benjamin Sheldon, Pres., J. Woodruff, William Dunham, Byron S. Sanborn, and James Stuart.
An account from James Edgerton against the Wisconsin Phalanx was presented and ordered paid from the Treasury amounting to $7.00. Also one from Jacob Beckwith for Butter, freight &c amounting to $11.41cts was ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from Stephen Bates for Barrels purchased of Gavit, amounting to $19.25cts as per order of the Council passed October 25th 1848, and also one from D. D. Martin for making 83 flour sacks at 3 cents each amounting to 2.49/100 dollars and ordered credited on the books.
An application for a Horse Team was made by G. Limbert and referred to the foreman of Horseteams.
A report from the Foreman of the Agricultural Series concerning the sale of a yoke of oxen to James Hebden was made, accepted and ordered charged to the said James Hebden on the Books.
Resolved That the Treasurer is hereby instructed to hold in the Treasury seventy-five dollars subject only to the order of the Domestic Committee, and that the above amount be always held in reserve, subject to the order of said committee, until otherwise ordered by the Council.
Resolved That the Secretary be authorized to settle with J. C. Marsh and obtain Mr. Dorchester's account.
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Met in Council Monday evening Oct. 30th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, C. Adkins, B. Sheldon, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. S. Sanborn, and J. Stuart.
An application was recd from J. Stuart on behalf of some of the members for the use of a part of the post office to sell Groceries &c which application was granted. For terms of grant see application on file.
An account was presented from J. Beckwith for Butter, Screws amounting to $33.42cts which was allowed and ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from S. Bates for Goods, Salt &c and expenses of Teams to Sheboygan amounting to $106.06cents was ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from A. Buseensins for 11-1/2 days work amounting to $3.54 cents was ordered paid from the Treasury.
The committee J. Beckwith appointed to sell two wagons reported that said wagons were sold for $42 each for notes and cash. Said report was accepted and the notes ordered to be deposited with the Treasurer. An account of provisions for the second ensuing month required at the Public Boarding House was presented from the Domestic Steward in accordance with the Regulations of said department. Referred to Domestic Committee with instructions to purchase as far as practicable in supplying said department.
A resolution respecting David Henry coming to live and work on the Domain was referred to the Foreman of the Agricultural Series to confer with said Henry and ascertain his terms and report to the Council.
Resolved that S. Bates be instructed to purchase 3000 shingles to cover the addition to the kitchen.
Resolved That W. Starr be instructed to sell at 7-1/2 cents per yard sheeting to the amount of half a piece to a family from a Bale purchased by the Phalanx and charge those having advance dues.
Resolved that J. Beckwith is hereby instructed to purchase a Stove and Dumm Stove suitable for the Public room and Dining Room.
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Met in Council Monday evening Nov. 6th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, R. D. Mason, C. Adkins, B. Sheldon, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. Sanborn and Jas. Stuart.
A communication was received from Isaac Russell asking for certain articles and proposing a condition of receiving them to resign his membership. A committee of one was appointed to confer with Mr. Russell and render such aid as may be prudent under the circumstances. J. Stuart was appointed such committee.
An account was presented from S. Bates for N. Hunter's expenses to Fond du Lac &c amounting to $9 which was allowed and ordered paid from the Treasury--also one from J. Beckwith for Sundries had at the Boarding House amounting to $3.18 ordered paid from Treasury. Also one from Adin Ballow for 2-1/2 Vol. Practical Christian was ordered paid from Treasury amounting to $2.50. The report of the agent appointed to sell the Shepherd lots was presented and accepted said lots having been sold for $300 to G. H. Lord.
Resolved That an order be drawn on the Treasury in favor of C. Adkins to the amount of $16 to pay Carlos Markstadt and Carlos Eichstadt for two months work done for the Phalanx.
Resolved That the foreman of the Horticultural department and the foreman of the agricultural series be instructed to see to H. Barnes for stock, 10 bushels onions, 2 doz. heads of cabbage or more if they can be spared, 3 bushels beets, 1 load of pumpkins and 1 store hog.
Resolved That the following committee be appointed to appraise the property of the Phalanx preparatory to the annual settlement as follows: To appraise Livestock, W. Dunham, C. Lane and J. Beckwith. To appraise Lumber, W. Dunham and L. Stilwell. To appraise Agricultural Improvements, C. Lane, C. Adkins and B. S. Sanborn. To appraise Mechanical Improvements, L. Stilwell, B. Wright & J. Stuart.
To appraise Blacksmith tools and stock, J. Woodruff & C. Lane; to appraise Mechanical tools, L. Stilwell, J. Beckwith & W. Dunham; to appraise Real Estate, J. Stuart, W. Dunham and W. Chase; to appraise agricultural products, C. Lane, H. Hunter & R. D. Mason; to appraise Bakery tools, R. D. Mason and J. Irving; to appraise the Garden Nursery Bees & their products, S. Bates and V. C. Mason; to appraise Kitchen & Dining room furniture, J. Stuart and J. M. Bacon; to appraise all miscellaneous property not assigned to other committees, J. Beckwith and C. Adkins.
Met in Council Monday evening Nov. 13th, 1848. members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, R. D. Mason, C. Adkins, B. Sheldon, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. Sanborn & J. Stuart.
An account was presented by J. Beckwith for the use of his wagon &c amounting to $1.93. The same was ordered credited to his account on the Books; also one from J. Clarkson for sundries bot. at Milwaukee amounting to $5.91 ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from C. Adkins for Lodging Wilard of $3.41--ordered paid from the Treasury; also one from J. Beckwith for sundries had at Boarding House of $9.67 which was ordered paid from the Treasury; also one from S. Bates for Team expenses &c of $5.06 ordered paid from the Treasury; also one from C. F. Simeum for pumpkin seeds of 50 cents was ordered paid from the Treasury. Reports were presented from the committees appointed to appraise Real Estate and Mechanical Improvements which was referred to a meeting of the members. Also a report from the committee (J. Stuart) appointed to confer with J. Russell stating the wants of Mr. Russell for which see report on file. The report was adopted and J. Stuart appointed to see that the terms were fulfilled. Also a report from the foreman of the Agricultural Series stating he had sold to U. Gould one yoke of cattle for $45 and one yoke to C. F. Simaum for $37.50 for stock. Secy. ordered to charge the same and attend to having the stock transferred at the proper time.
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Resolved That R. D. Mason, C. F. Timann & N. Hunter be appointed to select a number of store hogs, breeding hogs and fatting hogs for the use of the Phalanx and report the number left to the Council.
Resolved, That twenty-five per cent be paid on the advance dues of last year.
Resolved That the Secretary is hereby instructed to ascertain the cost in materials and time of the tenement finished in the new building and report to the Council.
Resolved That the Sec. is instructed to close the book & time account for the present fiscal year on Saturday the 25th inst.
Resolved That the room lately occupied by J. Russell is hereby appropriated to W. Starr.
Resolved That V. C. Mason be appointed to deliver vegetables to those who board at home.
On motion adjourned.
Met in Council Monday evening Nov. 10th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, C. Adkins, B. Sheldon, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. S. Sanborn & J. Stuart.
The president being absent W. Dunham was appointed President pro tem. A bill was presented by S. Bates for horse hire &c whilst on business for the Phalanx amounting to $3.25 which was allowed and ordered credited on the books &c also one from J. Woodruff for Lodging, Washing &c of hired help amounting to $9.19 was ordered credited on the Books &c, also one from B. S. Sanborn for washing &c for hired men amounting to $298 ordered credited on Books to Mr. Sanborn. Also one from S. Bates for B. Sheldon's expenses to Algoma amounting to one 64/100 dollars, ordered paid from the Treasury.
Resolved That an order be drawn on the Treasury in favor of C. Adkins amounting to $50 the same being to pay hired help.
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Resolved that J. Beckwith and S. Bates be authorized to hire a miller to take charge of the grinding in the grist mill if one can be procured.
Resolved That a committee of three (B. S. Sanborn, B. Sheldon and J. M. Edgerton) be appointed to appraise agricultural tools and mason tools.
Resolved That a committee be appointed to appraise the property in the Grist Mill--S. Bates and G. H. Baker were appointed said committee.
On motion adjourned.
Met in Council Monday 1 P.M. Nov. 27th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, R. D. Mason, President, W. Dunham, B. Sanborn, and J. Stuart. A letter was read from Mr. Kirkup of Tomay and referred to the President to answer.
An account was presented by S. Bates for Team expenses &c amounting to $3.87--ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from J. Beckwith for Butter & hardware &c amounting to $17.45 ordered paid from the Treasury. Accounts were then presented from Sundry individuals for washing & lodging &c as follows:
From W. Dunham for 5 wks. lodgings a 2/6 $ 1.56
J. Irving washing towels for Bakery 2.00
A. D. Wright for washing table cloths 11.50
G. Limbert for washing table cloths 2.88
C. Adkins Washing & Lodgings 2/6 each 4.55
J. M. Bacon Washing Towels 2.25
N. Hunter Lodgings & making wagon cloth .50
Also one from C. W. Cunitz for horse feed of $20.56, also one from N. Strong for work and services of $7.31--all of which were allowed and ordered credited on books to said individuals. Also a bill of time from N. Strong of 61 hours and one from W. Starr and L. Rounds of 1380 hours for post office--allowed and credited on time record.
Resolved That nine per cent be charged as rent on the valuation of rooms occupied by members and that a committee be appointed to equate rents on rooms not specially appraised. W. Dunham, J. Beckwith & B. S. Sanborn were appointed committee.
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Met in Council Monday evening Nov. 27th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, R. D. Mason, C. Adkins, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. S. Sanborn, and J. Stuart. An account was presented by J. Stuart for lodging C. Hoit amounting to $2 which was allowed and ordered credited on the books.
The following schedules of property were adopted and ordered entered on the appraisal of the present fiscal year, viz:
Bill of Livestock $ 3,117.00
Bill of Real Estate 5,397.00
Bill of Joiners Tools 82.32
Bill of Baker's Tools 51.32
Bill of Farming Tools 1,250.75
Bill of Mason Tools 24.83
Bill of Lumber 102.65
Bill of Dining Room Furniture 165.73
Bill of Blacksmith's tools, stock, cash & notes 920.32
Bill of Grist Mill property 519.17
Bill of Mechanical Improvements 14,655.00
Bill of Garden Products, Nursery, Bees &c 1,006.13
Bill of Agricultural Products 3,161.56
Bill of Agricultural Improvements 2,298.90
Bill of Miscellaneous property 775.09
Resolved That the room now occupied by W. D. Strong be and is hereby appropriated to John Limbert.
Resolved That B. Wright be permitted to occupy the room lately vacated by B. S. Sanborn until he can make other arrangements for his family.
On motion adjourned.
Council met Saturday evening Dec. 2, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, S. Bates, R. D. Mason, C. Adkins, B. Sheldon, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, & J. Stuart. an account was presented by S. Bates for a bill of goods purchased at Sheboygan and tem expense amounting to $152.54 which was allowed and ordered paid from the Treasury.
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Resolved That the Advance Balance due on the year 1847 be paid by Treasury orders made payable on the first of January, 1849.
Resolved That the dividend to be paid in cash or its equivalent for the present fiscal year (1848) shall be based on the ratio of five (5) cents per hour to labor and three per cent to stock payable in nine (9) equal installments, viz: one the first of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November next and that the remainder of the gross dividend be paid by the issue of stock or credit on stock account.
Resolved That the Secy. be instructed to cut off any credit of transfer between members (according to dates) where the balance with the Phalanx are against those who have so transferred.
Council met Friday evening Dec. 8th, 1848. Members present were J. Beckwith, C. Lane, C. Adkins, B. Sheldon, President, S. Bates, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. S. Sanborn, and J. Stuart.
An account was presented from J. Beckwith for Butter amounting to $13.83 which was allowed and ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from sundry persons, by S. Bates for making flour sacks amounting to $4.02 was allowed and ordered credited on the books. The rules and regulations referred to members were returned to the council with amendments which were concurred in by the council and referred to a meeting of the members to be held tomorrow evening for their adoption.
Resolved That a committee of one (J. Stuart) be appointed to arrange the Domestic department so as to provide accommodations at the boarding house for all who wish to board there and that a room be provided by said committee for W. Starr if the one appropriated to him be needed for public use.
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Resolved That L. Cooper be allowed ten cents per hour for the labor he has performed during the past year in accordance with the arrangement he entered into with B. Wright.
The ayes and noes were ordered on the above. Ayes, J. Beckwith, S. Bates, C. Adkins, President, J. Woodruff, W. Dunham, B. S. Sanborn & J. Stuart. Noes, C. Lane & B. Sheldon.
Resolved that the school committee be authorized to procure good wood for the school by purchase if necessary.
The President then as the closing act of the Council returned thanks to the Councilers for their courtesy and kindness to him during the year, when on motion the council adjourned.
W. Starr, Prest.
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In accordance with and pursuant to the 9th section of the Act to incorporate the Wisconsin Phalanx, the stockholders and members of said Phalanx met at the school house of the Wisconsin Phalanx on the second Monday of December, A D 1848, between the hours of nine and ten A. M. for the purpose of electing one President, one Vice President, one Secretary, one Treasurer and nine councilmen.
After the polls were declared open by the President the meeting proceeded to elect by ballot a President:
The first, second, third and fourth ballotings resulted in no choice, there being no one having a majority of all the votes, but on the fifth balloting Jacob Beckwith was declared duly elected he having received 20 out of 37 votes.
At the first balloting for Vice President W. Starr was declared duly elected, he having received 26 out of 30 votes.
At the first balloting for Treasurer, A. D. Wright was declared duly elected he having received 23 out of 27 votes.
At the first balloting for Secretary James Stuart was declared duly elected he having received 26 out of 30 votes.
At the first balloting for nine councilmen the following persons were declared duly elected, viz:
G. H. Baker he having received 23 out of 32 votes, and S. Bates, he having received 20 out of 32 votes.
At the second balloting for Councilmen J. Woodruff was declared duly elected he having received 16 out of 30 votes.
At the third balloting the following persons were declared duly elected Councilmen they having received as follows, viz:
R. D. Mason received 16 out of 31 votes; R. Smith received 16 out of 31 votes; L. Stilwell received 17 out of 31 votes; C. Adkins received 22 out of 31 votes.
At the fourth balloting W. Dunham was elected he having received 17 out of 33 votes.
At the fifth balloting D. O. French was declared duly elected he having received 22 out of 34 votes.
Recapitulation of the officers of the Wisconsin Phalanx for the present fiscal year:
For President, J. Beckwith
For Vice President, W. Starr
For Secretary, J. Stuart
For Treasurer, A. D. Wright
For Councilmen: G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Woodruff, R. D. Mason, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, C. Adkins, W. Dunham, and D. O. French.
Stephen Bates, President
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There was at the election of officers a vote taken on the officer to be elected in accordance with Article 13 of the By-Laws adopted for the business of the present fiscal year, to wit, a general agent or salesman. The first balloting resulted in no choice but on the second balloting W. Starr was declared duly elected he having received 16 out of 29 votes.
The Council elect met on Tuesday Dec. 12th at 9 A.M. when the proceedings of the preceding day were read by the Secretary, viz: the result of the election, after which the names of said Council were called and the following persons answered to their names, to wit: C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
When on motion the Standing Rules which were adopted by the previous Council were read and adopted with the following amendment: to article 10, the words full resident ere inserted between the words for &c membership, so as to read "for full resident membership."
After which the Council proceeded to elect the regular standing committees for the present official year, when on motion that the following standing committees be appointed to wit: The Financial committee to consist of three namely, G. H. Baker, Chm., S. Bates, & W. Dunham, I Woodruff having declined. The Industrial Committee to consist of three, viz: S. Bates, Chm., R. Smith & W. Dunham. On Applications, W. Starr. And R. D. Mason for the Domestic Department. The committees having been filed the usual course of business was resumed.
A proposition was received from Charles A. Russell desiring to work during the winter being desirous of becoming a member at the proper time &c which was laid on the table. See proposition on file.
The report of the committee appointed to carry out certain arrangements in the Domestic Department was received and accepted and returned to said committee with instructions to complete said arrangements.
Resolved, That the Secretary is hereby instructed to settle with the old Treasurer and prepare and have executed a bond by the Treasurer elect in the penal sum of $2000 with 3 sureties and present the same to the next Council.
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Resolved that the several standing committees be requested to present to the next meeting of the Council a plan for the present year as far as practicable.
Resolved that W. Starr be instructed to purchase such books and stationery as may be required for the use of the Phalanx during the present year including school books.
On motion W. Dunham was appointed Pres. pro tem of the Council during the year.
The following By-Laws were then ordered to be placed on the Council Records having ben recommended by the previous Council and adopted by the members at a meeting held for that purpose on Saturday evening Dec. 9th, 1848.
Art. 1st. It shall be the duty of the Council to determine what branches of industry or business shall be carried on and no business shall be commenced by any person or group unless the same shall be determined on by the Council in its special or general arrangements of business.
2nd. The members shall form themselves into groups of not less than three each, and each member shall pledge himself to work in, and abide by the group to which he belongs, and sustain all its rules or withdraw from the same.
3rd. Each group shall determine what business they shall perform, and when they have selected, they shall take charge of that business for the whole year and be released from all other business.
4th. Each group shall choose its own foreman and make its own rules and regulations of business and labour.
5th. No member of a group shall leave his group except in case of sickness or unavoidable accidents without ten days notice to the foreman or by the consent of the group.
6th. The foreman of a group shall notify the council at all times and in due season of all delinquencies or need of help in his group; and the Council shall then authorize such foreman to hire such help as may be needed if it cannot be otherwise obtained to secure and perform all work necessary to make the work of such group productive.
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7th. Each group shall be numbered and a separate account kept with each both of time, teams and tools, and all other items of debt and credit so as to show the productiveness of each independently.
8th. When three fourths (being the amount due labor) for the year shall be ascertained, there shall be awarded to each group five cents per hour of equated time for the number of hours credited to such group, provided always that the dividend amounts to so much and the remainder of the gross dividend shall be apportioned to the several groups in such manner as the Council shall determine. But the Council shall in all cases have reference in such division to skill and industry, as well as productiveness.
9th. The respective groups shall make such awards to their foreman or other members of their group as they choose out of their dividend and shall make and determine the manner of division of their dividends between their members by rules and regulations of their own adoption.
10th. The members of the Phalanx shall be called together before the annual statement and shall vote such compensation to the officers for services as they may determine, but no time shall be recorded for officers service and no charge made by the officers except for illustration or explanation to such meeting. Such sums shall be deducted from the three-fourths accruing to labor before any other division shall be made of the products, as shall also the sum going to teachers as prescribed by the charter.
11th. No person shall be called upon or required to work out of a group to which he belongs except by his own or the group's consent.
12th. Every foreman shall keep an exact account of the number of hours actual labor performed by each member of his group and submit the same to his group at the end of each week for correction
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and then pass his book to the secretary for copying, but the Secretary if perceiving any mistakes or abuse of confidence shall return the book for correction and if not corrected by the group it shall be presented to the Council for their action before entering on the Secretary's record.
13th. The members shall elect a general Agent or Salesman for the purchase and sale of goods and produce who shall at all times be under the direction of the Council and shall receive such compensation for his services as shall be fixed in accordance with article 10th of these provisions, but he and all other officers shall keep memorandums of time spent for reference to said meeting and the secretary shall record such time in a book kept for the purpose.
14th. The price of articles produced by groups and consumed or disposed of by the Phalanx shall be fixed by the Council in making the estimates for productiveness, but they shall always be governed by the cash price as near as can be ascertained for the season.
15th. No charge shall be made to members for board except in the following manner: every member, man, woman or child, shall be required to perform ten hours labor per week in some group or under the direction of the Council or some department by them established and the secretary shall regularly deduct said time from each and every person's time reported and also keep a separate account of such time to avoid mistakes, and such time shall not be taken into account as the dividend. When any member of a family has not at the end of the year performed or had transferred time to meet the charge of board, then the same shall be charged to the head of such family at such rates as the council shall determine, which rates shall be determined on by the Council at the commencement of the year, but such persons may find a substitute to perform such labor provided the same shall be acceptable to the foreman or council, but children under two years of age shall not be counted under this regulation. All other rate of board and travelers fare and the care of the same shall be fixed and regulated by the council.
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16th. Families who choose to board themselves shall have the same kind of provisions furnished as are used at the Public Table in quantities suitable for consumption but which shall not exceed the average value consumed at the boarding table in proportion to numbers and age of the family and shall pay for the same in the same manner as prescribed in Art. 15 of these provisions, but the rate shall be only eight hours labor per week.
17th. Such advance to members as the Council may determine shall be made during the year but the same other than board shall not exceed three cents per hour for labor credited and two per cent on stock.
18th. The Council may determine the place and manner in which families may at their own expense furnish themselves with dwellings but no residence shall be erected and invested in stock at a cost exceeding three hundred dollars and no dwelling shall be built or finished except for some family and by stock subscribed and appropriated for the purpose and when the corporation shall determine to build or finish a dwelling the same shall be done by contract.
19th. There shall be deducted from each persons time fifty hours of average mans labor per annum for every one hundred dollars valuation of any tenement used, and the valuation shall be determined by a committee appointed by the council to equate the same at the commencement of occupancy according to convenience, &c., the aggregate valuation of tenements to equal the last appraisal, provided that persons occupying tenements and not devoting their energies to the productiveness of the Phalanx shall be charged such rent as the council shall determine to be fixed at or near the commencement of the year.
20th. All By-Laws or regulations conflicting herewith are hereby repealed.
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Council met Friday evening Dec. 15, 1848. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, & J. Woodruff.
A letter was received and read from John Prouty of Northampton, Masschts. as information respecting the condition of the Phalanx and proposing to become a member &c. The letter was referred to the Secy. to answer and invite Mr. Prouty to come as a visitor.
A bill of lumber was presented by G. W. Clark which was referred to the Secy. to settle.
A bill of S. Bates for goods purchased at Sheboygan team and expenses &c amounting to $55.61 was ordered paid from the Treasury. Also one from R. D. Mason for butter amounting to $19.45 was ordered paid from the Treasury.
The Agent for the sale of brick sent in a report accompanied with an a/c against sundry person for brick sold which was referred to the salesman to collect.
The Committee on Finance reported that as nigh as they could ascertain there would be about $1130.54 for improvements during the year keeping a sufficient amount for current expenses. See report on file.
The Domestic Committee reported the wants of the Department and recommended that three or four women be appointed to superintend the Dining Room and Kitchen to work alternately with the girls so that there is as little waste as possible, tables set and furnished, &c and that there be a schedule of the girls wishing to work there so that they may know when their turn comes and be under the direction of the Superintendent.
Referred to said committee to carry out &c.
The Industrial Committee reported when the following portion of the report was adopted and the balance referred back to said committee.
1st. That the industrial department be divided into three groups, two agricultural and one mechanical--the agricultural groups shall combine and do the threshing, take charge of the stock and get the wood this winter.
2nd. The committee would recommend that the quarter section be sowed to spring wheat.
3rd. Oats on the land plowed on the school section.
4th. Corn northwest of the barn.
5th. 4 acres of broom corn on flat. Peas, barley &c on the Balla.
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Resolved That a committee be appointed to equate the rent on tenements occupied by members and others. S. Bates, R. D. Mason & L. Stilwell were appointed said committee.
Resolved That a committee be appointed to make a schedule for boarders and recommend a price per week for members and strangers. J. Beckwith & W. Dunham said committee.
Resolved That an order be drawn on the Treasury for $15 to purchase leather and that the salesman be instructed to purchase the amount under advice as to quality and quantity.
Resolved That an order be drawn on the Treasury for the amount of $20 to purchase books and stationery at Milwaukee.
Resolved That the Secretary be instructed to draw an order on the Treasury to pay hired help now employed by the Agricultural Department.
Resolved That the room now occupied by D. O. French is hereby appropriated as a Secretary's office and the Secretary is instructed to fit and furnish it for use and money is hereby appropriated to buy stove and pipe and the Secretary will draw an order on the Treasury for the same.
The Treasurer's bond for the present year was presented, read and on motion accepted and the Secretary instructed to examine certain accounts and compare the same with the Treasurer's book for the past year and if correct to cancel the old bond and report to the Council.
Met in Council Monday evening Dec. 18th, 1848. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, L. Stilwell, & J. Woodruff.
A bill was presented by S. Bates for castings bought at Algoma by N. Hunter & team, expenses amounting to $1647 which was ordered paid from the Treasury.
A proposition was received from B. Sheldon to chop wood for public uses which was adopted as a temporary
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arrangement. Mr. Sheldon to report his time to the Secretary as prescribed in the by-laws, the same as the heads of groups, certifying what department he chops wood for. For proposition see file.
Also the following proposition from the following persons having organized themselves into a Agricultural Group, viz:
1st. To take the threshing of the grain.
2nd. To take charge of the cows--all the livestock except the calves--sheep and teams appropriated to other groups.
3rd. To put into spring crops 80 acres of land.
4th. To harvest 50 acres of winter wheat.
5th. To cut and put up 75 tons of hay.
6th. To do our proportion (according to the teams appropriated to us) of the breaking putting in winter wheat, fall plowing, & teaming and marketing produce.
Now to accomplish this we deem it necessary to have appropriated to us one span of horses, four yoke of oxen, four yoke of steers, four wagons, four ox sheds, two horse sleighs, four plows, four drags, ten chains and a suitable number of scythes, forks, rakes, horses &c., signed R. D. Mason, C. W. Cunitz, W. E. Holbrook, Carlson Lane, Nathan Hunter, Wm. Boutelle and Chester Adkins.
R. Smith was appointed to appropriate the teams and the proposition adopted.
Resolved That the Agent be instructed to purchase axes and charge the members cropping for the Phalanx.
Resolved, That G. Limbert be appointed Butcher for this year and that he be requested to fat Bright and his mate.
Resolved That those working in the Blacksmith department be under the immediate supervision of the Council and that J. Woodruff be appointed to take charge of said department and report to the Secretary all time spent in that department.
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Resolved That the financial committee be instructed to devise a plan (and propose a way as to how means can be obtained and on what terms) to enlarge our Grist Mill so as to start another run of stones during the present year and that W. Starr be appointed the corresponding Agent of said Committee.
On motion adjourned.
Council met Wednesday evening Dec. 20th, 1848. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, R. Smith and L. Stilwell.
The following persons viz., John Limbert, R. Smith and D. O. French, having organized themselves into an Agricultural group made the following proposition:
1st, to take the remaining amount of land designed for spring crops that Group No. 1 has not taken; 2nd, to take half of the winter wheat to harvest and secure; 3rd, to break forty acres of land and put it into winter wheat; 4th, to put up 50 tons of hay; 5th, to haul 200 acres of wood; 6th, to haul their proportion of flour &c according to teams appropriate to them; 7th, to take care of the sheep and calves. To carry on the above amount of business they ask to have appropriated to them 1 span of horses (on the first day of March), 4 yoke of oxen, 2 yoke of steers, one breaking plow to cut 22 inches, 4 crossing plows, 2 corn plows, 5 drags, 10 chains, 3 large ox sheds, 4 wagons, 4 wagon racks, harvesting tools, haying tools, hoes &c, also half the barn. The group respectfully asked to have their share of the teaming on the road so arranged that they can do it before the spring opens.
The above proposition was adopted and W. Dunham appointed to take charge of the two yoke of cattle not appropriated to the groups. Ayes, C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. Smith, L. Stilwell. Noes, R. D. Mason.
Resolved That J. Beckwith be appointed to direct where and how the wood shall be cut and let by the cord by the hour.
Resolved, That L. Stilwell be appointed to draft a plan for a store building and report to the next meeting of the Council.
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Resolved, that G. H. Baker be appointed to take charge of the garden seeds and prepare them for sale.
Resolved That V. C. Mason be appointed to take charge of the bees and the Nursery Department.
On motion adjourned.
Council met Monday evening Dec. 25th, 1848. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, R. Smith and J. Woodruff.
An account was presented from J. Clarkson for a log stable amounting to $8 to be paid in stock which was allowed and ordered to be credited on the books. A request was presented from B. S. Sanborn for $25 to purchase tools &c which was laid on the table.
Resolved That J. M. Bacon be instructed to keep and report all wood and time otherwise provided for.
Resolved That N. Hunter be instructed to hire two men to thresh and chop wood.
Resolved That L. Stilwell be instructed to report what lumber will be necessary to finish the new house and the buildings contemplated to be built during the year and all necessary materials therefore and report the same to the Council.
On motion adjourned.
Met in Council Monday evening Jany. 1st, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
A bill was presented from J. M. Bacon for a box stove for school house amounting to $3, also one from G. Brant for 7 days work chopping wood for Kitchen of $2.63, both of which were allowed and ordered paid from the Treasury.
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L. Stilwell reported estimates for a horse barn, stove and finishing the new house. Likewise an estimate for a wagon shop which last was adopted and J. Woodruff instructed to build or cause the same to be built as soon as possible and L. Stilwell was instructed on motion to receive estimates for finishing the rooms and other work on the new house by the hour and report to the Council. For estimates see files.
Resolved That N. Hunter be instructed to hire one man more in addition to the two he has already employed.
Resolved That the General Agent be instructed to purchase 4000 feet of inch Pine Lumber.
Resolved That J. Irving be appointed to take charge of the Bakery and that he be instructed to report time spent therein to the Secretary the same as foremen of groups.
Council met Monday evening Jany. 8, 1849. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, & J. Woodruff.
A letter was read from Martin Greely of Palermo, Me. asking for information respecting the Phalanx &c which was referred to the Secretary with instructions to answer the same. Likewise one from L. Rounds asking for such provisions as he might want for his family and the Phalanx could spare, &c. which was referred to the General Agent to act discretionary in the matter.
A bill was presented by the General Agent for leather, stationery and other articles purchased by him at Milwaukee amounting to $83.11 which was allowed and the balance due on the same was ordered paid from the Treasury amtg. to $38.11. Also one from J. Beckwith for bal. on butter had of Osborn amounting to 83 cents was ordered paid from the Treasury. A bill of tools wanted by the Mechanical Department was reported by L. Stilwell and after adding certain tools wanted by W. Dunham and a set of wagon makers tools for V. C. Mason, the bill was ordered purchased as soon as possible and means and circumstances would permit. See bill on file.
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Also a bill of provisions needed at the Boarding House for the next ensuing month was presented from the Steward which was referred to the Domestic Committee with instructions to furnish the supplies as far as practicable.
Propositions were presented from L. Stilwell and Lucius Cooper to finish apartments in the new house. Mr. Stilwell was permitted to withdraw his proposition and Mr. Cooper's was adopted for one apartment to be let to him for the present at 350 hours per apartment at ten cents per hour to be paid in cash. For proposition see file.
Resolved That an order be drawn on the Treasury for the taxes of the Phalanx for 1848 and the Treasurer is hereby instructed to pay on such order the money now in the Treasury. The resolution instructing the Treasurer to retain a certain amount in the Treasury for the use of the Domestic committee is hereby repealed.
Resolved That J. Bennett is hereby instructed to take charge of the Shoe Shop and keep all time spent in the business by members and hire help when it can be made profitable and he is further instructed to charge all work done to members on account and for stock he is to receive cash or endorse on last years advance dues and on the orders first due.
Resolved That a committee of three be appointed to deliver and appraise all teams, tools and other property given in charge to Groups and report the same to the Secretary, and the committee is hereby instructed to make a division of the land to be cultivated to the Agricultural Groups and report to the Council. W. Dunham, R. Smith, and N. Hunter were appointed said committee.
Resolved that the foreman of Groups and those having charge of the Garden, Saw Mill, Grist Mill and other productions of labor report the amount delivered to the order of the Agent weekly to the Secy. that the same may be placed on the books to their credit.
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Resolved That the salesman be instructed to purchase 4 or five tons of hay for the calves.
Resolved That the West Chamber in the Joiners Shop be rented to C. B. Loveridge for a dwelling until the first of May next.
Resolved That all nails and glass and such articles as can be kept in the store be put in charge of the General Agent so that they can be charged to those that use them.
Adjourned.
Council met Monday evening Jany. 15th, 1849. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, & L. Stilwell.
A Bill was presented for R. Smith for Horse & Cutter had by L. Rounds to settle up the quarterly returns of post office amounting to $1.75 which was allowed and ordered credited on Books. Also one from L. Rounds of 12 hours time for services in settling the post office. Returns was allowed and ordered credited to D. Simpson by request of L. Rounds.
The Educational Committee reported that having visited the school and finding it in a prosperous condition with a Female assistant teacher would respectfully recommend its continuance and that the Secretary be instructed to furnish a time book for the said school. Said report was accepted and adopted.
Resolved That S. Bates be and is hereby appointed to take charge of the Grist Mill to keep and report the time spent and keep an account of all grain received in the Mill from Groups and others and likewise to keep an account of all Bran and short delivered to Individuals and Groups.
On motion adjourned.
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Council met Monday evening Jany 22nd, 1849. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, & L. Stilwell.
A Bill was presented by W. Starr for taxes paid on the Shephard and Putney lots amounting to $4.95 which was ordered paid. Also one from N. Strong for one Doz Rakes had by C. Lane in 1847 and work in repairing Waggons amounting to $7. Also one of time for 1848 amounting to 228 hours. Said Bills were referred to the President and Secretary to inquire into the same and if found correct to credit the amount to N. Strong on the Books.
Resolved That Lumber be bought to finish the barn and that it be finished according to contract.
Resolved That N. Hunter be permitted to sell or swap the Black Horses.
Resolved That the Finance Committee be instructed to obtain money on the deposit of Flour or otherwise at a date not to exceed twelve per cent per annum to pay the Advance Debt of 1847. The above resolution was presented by J. Woodruff who moved a suspension of the rules for the consideration of the same which was done, and the resolution unanimously adopted.
Resolved That seven per cent interest be paid on Treasury orders from the date thereof until paid. The ayes and nos were ordered on the above, which resulted as follows: Ayes--C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, S. Bates, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff, 9. Noes W. Dunham 1. The resolution was declared adopted.
When on motion the Council Adjourned.
Council met Monday evening Jany 29th, 1849. Members present were C. Adkins, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, President, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff.
Reports were presented from the following committees, to wit: The Committee appointed to fix a ratio of Board and the Committee appointed to equate rent for the present year. Said reports were accepted and adopted. See next page.
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Schedule of Board for 1849
Children from 2 to 3 years old 2 hours medium time or 15 cents per week
Children from 3 to 4 years old 2-2/3 hours medium time or 20 cents per week
Children from 4 to 5 years old 3-1/3 hours medium time or 25 cents per week
Children from 5 to 6 years old 4 hours medium time or 30 cents per week
Children from 6 to 7 years old 4-2/3 hours medium time or 35 cents per week
Children from 7 to 8 years old 5-1/3 hours medium time or 40 cents per week
Children from 8 to 9 years old 6 hours medium time or 45 cents per week
Children from 9 to 10 years old 6-2/3 hours medium time or 50 cents per week
Children from 10 to 11 years old 7-1/3 hours medium time or 55 cents per week
Children from 11 to 12 years old 8 hours medium time or 60 cents per week
Children from 12 to 13 years old 8-2/3 hours medium time or 65 cents per week
Children from 13 to 14 years old 9-1/3 hours medium time or 70 cents per week
Children over 14 years old 10 hours medium time or 75 cents per week
Females 3/4 of the above amount.
All the Adult male Boarders not coming under the rules which entitles them to Board as members to be charged one dollar per week and females and children in proportion.
Equated rents for 1849
Rooms in the Long Building, each $ 125.00
Rooms occupied by J. Irving 85.00
Rooms occupied by J. Clarkson 45.00
Rooms occupied by D. O. French 45.00
Rooms occupied by B. Sheldon 150.00
Rooms occupied by J. Bennett 90.00
Rooms occupied by V. C. & R. D. Mason 50.00
Rooms occupied by C. F. Timann 30.00
Rooms occupied by C. W. Cunitz 20.00
North Room of North House West Block 70.00
Room occupied by J. Edgerton 60.00
Stone House 500.00
North Room of New House occupied by B. S. Sanborn 300.00
Resolved That G. H. Baker be appointed to take charge of the Garden.
Resolved That the Salesman be instructed to exchange oxen for a mate to our old Mare.
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Resolved That L. Cooper be employed to finish four Rooms in the new House on the terms of his proposition of Jany 8th, 1849.
The proposition of Agr--Group No 1 was taken up when the same was considered and adopted.
Proposition.
To the Council of the Wisconsin Phalanx: Wishing to arrange our business for the coming year we will lay before your body the following proposition. We will do our proportion of Teaming for the Phalanx To and From Sheboygan at the rate of seventy five cents per hundred and other distances in proportion. We will thresh and deliver the grain into the mill for $10 per hundred bushels. Now as we have taken into our hands the care of the stock Teams &c we would request that a committee be appointed to take an inventory of such property as we may wish for the prosecution of our business; likewise of the stock and other property in our keeping.
On motion adjourned.
Council met Monday evening Feby 5th 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. Smith, L. Stilwell and J. Woodruff.
An application was presented from Thos. S. Kirkup which was referred to S. Bates to confer with the applicant and inform him of the views of the council.
A bill was presented from A. D. Wright for washing for G. Brunst whilst employed by the month amounting to 75 cents which was referred to R. Smith to investigate and report to the secy.
Mechanical Group No 1 made the following proposition. Proposes to finish the new building or the parts not let by the job, and do all other work in the line of building which the council may determine to do, and they will keep an accurate account of all building materials that is used by them and keep an account of all time spent in the Group and for what purpose the time was reported,
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and they agree to take their pay as other members. Said proposition was accepted and adopted.
Resolved That R. Smith be instructed to take one of the Horse Tams and draw what Onions we have to sell where they can be sold.
Resolved That R. D. Mason be sent to Milwaukee for a load of Iron for J. Woodruff and Groceries for the Phalanx. To start Tuesday Feby 6th and take a load of wheat.
Resolved That the Agent be instructed to sell the Bark, Mill and Tanners tools belonging to the Phalanx for cash or stock.
Resolved That our agents employed to hire help to work for the Phalanx be instructed to make no contracts to do or pay for washing for said help.
Council met Monday evening Feby 19th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, & L. Stilwell.
A communication was received from T. S. Kirkup asking certain privileges which was referred to the committee on applications, with instructions to inform Mr. Kirkup there was no probability of him being admitted &c.
Resolved That the Secretary is hereby instructed to make out a quarterly sheet showing the debt and credit of the members at the end of the first quarter of the present fiscal year ending Feb. 24th, 1849.
Resolved That the salesman is hereby instructed to pay to W. Dunham his orders due after the first of Jany 1849 in flour to his order.
Resolved That the Secy credit R. Smith 32 hours for peddling onions.
Resolved That the salesman purchase one load of lumber for cabinet ware and that Group No. 2 be requested to get some logs into the mill for beds and stuff and some timber for chairs.
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Council met Monday evening Feby 26th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
A bill was presented from A. D. Wright for washing & lodgings amounting to $7.74 was allowed and ordered credited.
A proposition was presented from Chester Adkins to leave the Domain on certain conditions. Also one from B. S. Sanborn of the same purport both of which was referred to the Financial Committee.
A proposition was presented from the Agricultural Group No. 2 to be credited 40 cents per cord for drawing wood, which was amended that 35 cents be credited to the Group for drawing wood and adopted. Also a proposition from J. M. Bacon to replace all crockery broke in the Dining Room and Kitchen for 45 center per week per 100 boarders which was accepted and referred to the Domestic Committee to perfect the contract.
A report was presented from the Financial Committee recommending certain articles to be delivered to John Limbert on condition that he resign his membership and vacate his rooms which was referred back to the said committee.
Resolved That the Steward is hereby instructed to furnish board to no persons only members or persons employed by the Phalanx except by the meal.
Resolved That the Secretary be instructed to credit J. Tracy 15 hours for distributing milk 5 weeks.
Resolved That the Agents in the Several business departments of the Phalanx keep and report their accounts in the same manner as the General Agents.
Resolved That L. Stilwell be requested to make out a bill of timber for a horse barn 24 by 26 ft. and Group No. 1 permitted to get it hewed and drawn.
On motion adjourned.
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A special meeting of the Council was held Wednesday evening Feby 28th 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith and J. Woodruff.
A letter was presented from J. Hollington which was referred to W. Starr to answer.
A report was presented by the Financial Committee recommending that the council grant the request of B. S. Sanborn and let him have the following bill of property:
1 yoke of oxen or 2 yoke of steers to the amount of $50
1 Wagon 50
Garden seeds to the amount of 50
Blacksmith work from $10 to $20 together with provisions amounting to $50. Total $200.
The above report was accepted and B. S. Sanborn's request granted on condition that he goes to California and the following committee appointed to deliver the property and perfect the necessary arrangements with Mr. Sanborn. viz R. Smith, N. Hunter & J. Beckwith.
A communication was presented from W. Seaman asking the privilege of a Room Board &c for his wife and two youngest children during his absence in California, which was laid on the table.
Adjourned.
Council met Monday evening March 5th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
A communication was presented from J. M. Bacon requesting the council to provide a room for Metta Holstein as he needed the room she now occupied. The same was considered and referred to a committee of one (L. Stilwell) to provide a room of practicable, also a communication from Mrs. Seaman and the Mothers residing on the Domain asking the council to favorably receive the application of Mrs. Seaman to become a resident here &c which subject and request was considered and laid on the table.
Resolved That the salesman be allowed to hold fifty dollars of unappropriated money in his hands for incidental expenses and pay all moneys over that amount into the Treasury at least once a week.
Resolved That George Limbert be appointed Sexton for the present year.
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Resolved That the Treasurer is hereby instructed to pay all January orders if presented or he be notified that the holders of any of said orders require the amount--before any dividend order of a later date.
Resolved That D. D. Martin be appointed to take charge of the Saw Mill and report all time spent in and about the same not otherwise provided for to the Secretary and at the same time report the amount of lumber sawed each week and further he is instructed to saw only on shares for customers and not to sell any lumber or slabs except on the order of the general agent.
Resolved That the Steward is hereby instructed not to take any boarders other than members or hired help unless by permission of the Council. Visitors to be considered in the same relation to members as heretofore. All other resolutions conflicting herewith are hereby repealed.
Council met Monday evening March 12th 1849. Members present were S. Bates, J. Beckwith, R. D. Mason, W. Dunham, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, & J. N. Woodruff.
Two letters had been received and were read, one from Chas. Taylor asking information respecting our condition & one from John M. Wilson of Toronto, Canada West to the same purport, both of which were referred to the Secretary to answer with instruction to give a statement of our condition, to apprize them that mechanics coming here and wish to follow their own business will be expected to furnish capital to commence and carry on the same and further to invite them to come and visit the Phalanx.
A communication was presented from J. Woodruff asking leave to receive Nancy E. Wilson as a member of his family &c. which was accepted adopted and leave granted.
A proposition was presented from B. Sheldon & R. Miller proposing to prosecute the Lime burning, Brick making and Masonry business on certain conditions for which see proposition. Laid on the table.
The Committee to whom was referred the recommendation of the Financial Committee on B. S. Sanborn's proposition reported the following property and prices: 1 yoke cattle, Fly & Brown $60 & 1 of the Mason wagons at cost.
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That part of the report of the Financial Committee reported at a previous meeting of the Council recommending certain property to be sold to John Limbert for stock on certain conditions (for which see report) was taken up and discussed and laid on the table for one week.
Resolved That the Resolution instructing B. Sheldon to keep and report his own time is hereby disallowed.
Resolved That the General Agent send an advertisement to the Fond du Lac Journal for a journeyman Blacksmith.
Council met Monday evening March 19th, 1849. Members present were J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, & J. Woodruff.
A letter was received and read from James D. Frank asking information respecting the conditions of membership &c which was referred to the Secy to answer under the instructions of the previous meeting of the Council.
A bill was presented from W. Dunham for 30-1/2 lb Butter which was ordered to be credited on the Books in his favor and the amount charged to his Board account at the average price of Butter of the Winter Quarter.
Also one from B. Sheldon for 6 quarts of milk per day from the first day of January 1849 which was allowed and ordered credited to him on the Books and charged to his Board a/c and that the Domestic Committee notify B. Sheldon that the Phalanx will not purchase any more milk.
A proposition was handed in from John Limbert asking certain articles on condition of his vacating his room and resigning his membership which was granted to the amount of $125. See proposition on file.
Also one from J. M. Edgerton asking for provisions and groceries for Treasurers orders &c. The same was granted on orders due during the present year to the applicant. Referred to the General Agent to pay the same.
Resolved That the ground tenement in the South end of the new house is hereby appropriated to J. Beckwith.
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Resolved That the salesman is hereby instructed to sell the corn planter $7, Horse Rake $8, Harvesting Machine $100, Pit saw $7, 6 Breeding Sows $30. The Bull known as the one Sanborn traded for in exchange for other stock and the Grey Mare, the latter to the highest bidder for stock. Said mare to be sold on the 21st inst at 1 p.m. in front of the Post Office.
Resolved That J. Stuart is appointed Foreman of the Lime business and he is requested to burn a Kiln of Lime as soon as expedient.
Council met Monday evening March 26th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith & J. Woodruff.
A letter was received from John Goodman enquiring for certain persons which was referred to the Secy to answer.
An application was presented from D. C. Perkins for admission as visitor. See application. Also one from B. Sheldon asking the Council to admit the next applicant on condition said applicant buy his stock &c, both of which was referred to the committee on applications to confer with the applicants.
A bill was presented from V. C. Mason for Garden Seeds &c amounting to $3.01 which was allowed and ordered paid from the Treasury.
Resolved That J. Stuart take charge of and procure help to prosecute the Mason business and that a yoke of cattle and wagon be appropriated to do what is necessary in hauling material for the same.
Council met Monday evening April 2nd, 1849. Members present were J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
A statement of was presented respecting the shoe department setting forth that certain tools was missing which was referred to the Secretary to ascertain who had taken any of said tools and charge the same to their a/c.
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A proposition of M. E. Morse to the school committee was presented together with a recommendation of said Committee which together with a plan for the education of children during the summer season presented last week was referred back to the said committee.
Resolved That J. Beckwith take charge of shoe shop and tools for safe keeping until otherwise disposed of.
Resolved That J. Stuart is hereby instructed to deliver Brick to the order of the Salesman and report time for the same.
Council met Monday evening April 16th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
A bill was presented from Mrs. Bennett for making and mending sacks amounting to $1.26 and 20 hours time which was allowed and ordered credited on the books.
A letter was read from Joseph Sanders, Jr., asking information on certain points in relation to the admission of members &c which was referred to the Secy to answer under previous instructions.
Various resolutions were offered for rooms in the new house & which were laid on the table. Also one to appropriate a certain room was referred to the Foreman of the Fire company under instructions. Also one to lay out streets was referred to S. Bates and W. Dunham.
W. Dunham called up a resolution offered at a previous meeting of the council to appropriate certain rooms in the new house, which after much discussion, a motion was made for a call of the Council when the Council adjourned.
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Council met Monday evening April 23rd, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, and J. Woodruff.
A letter was read from Lewis Smith of Taychedah as information &c which was referred to the Secy to answer under instructions.
A communication was presented from S. Bates asking the privilege of receiving Ann Aliza Strong as a member of his family. Same granted.
A report was presented from the committee to whom was referred the Resolution to lay out streets &c which was laid on the table.
Resolved that W. Starr, J. Stuart, & W. Chase are hereby appointed a committee to draft a circular and appeal to Social Reformers to aid us in the further prosecution of the enterprise in which we are engaged and report the same to the next meeting of the Council or as soon as possible thereafter.
Resolved That the General Agent is hereby instructed to purchase a Cooking Stove for the Kitchen.
Resolved That the General Agent be instructed to send a load of flour to Fond du Lac and bring in some Groceries.
Resolved That J. Beckwith is hereby instructed to have a New Water Wheel put in the saw Mill and that the General Agent be instructed to sell Lumber to meet the expense.
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Met in Council Monday evening April 30th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, & J. Woodruff.
The following Resolutions were presented and adopted:
Resolved That the Domestic Committee be requested to procure a church as soon as possible.
Resolved, That the Agent be instructed to pay to L. Cooper $15 and charge to his a/c out of any money not otherwise appropriated.
Resolved That R. D. Mason and the rest of the single men that are members on the Domain are appointed a committee to make a distribution of the rooms in the new house that are to (be) occupied by them and recommend the same to the council.
Council met Monday evening May 7th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, L. Stilwell, & J. Woodruff.
A communication was presented from B. Wright asking the Council to appropriate the room vacated by John Limbert to his family &c when the following Resolution was presented and adopted:
Resolved That the apartment vacated by the removal of John Limbert be and the same is hereby appropriated to Benjamin Wright. The ayes and noes were ordered on the above resolution which resulted as follows: those who voted aye were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, & L. Stilwell 5; noes W. Dunham, President, R. Smith & J. Woodruff 4. The resolution therefore adopted.
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Council met Monday evening May 14th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff.
After the reading of the reports of Departments and discussing other matters relating to Teams &c certain resolutions were call(ed) up to appropriate rooms in the New House when the following were adopted.
Resolved That the room in the South end 2nd story of the New House be appropriated to W. E. Holbrook & S. J. Wright.
Resolved That one room South of the hall in the new building be appropriated to W. Dunham.
Two letters were recd. & read, one from John Wilson of Hamilton, C.U. & one from Jerome B. Webb of East Arlington, Vt. were referred to the Secy to answer under previous instructions.
Council met Monday evening May 21st, 1849. Members present were G. H Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, R. Smith & L. Stilwell.
R. D. Mason presented his resignation as Domestic Committee which was accepted.
The following resolution was presented and adopted, viz:
Resolved That W. Dunham is hereby instructed to finish off the 3 tenements in the south end of the new house and finish them in rotation as they were appropriated and the Agent is instructed to furnish the necessary means to do the same.
Resolved That the salesman or his deputy is hereby instructed to sell the Dunham wagon to the highest bidder for stock of the Phalanx.
A resolution was presented to permit L. Rounds and others to build a Store &c which elicited much discussion. The adoption of the same being called for Mr. Beckwith move a call of the Council. When the Resolution was laid over.
The secy presented the time book of Group No 2. for correction which was ordered credited as reported by the Group.
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Council met Monday evening May 29th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff.
A letter was read from George B. Arnold asking information respecting visitors &c which was referred to the Secy to answer.
A bill was presented from A. D. Wright for washing table cloths amounting to $7.63 which was allowed and ordered credited on the books to A. D. Wright.
A protest was presented from J. Stuart against the council granting building permits on land belonging to the corporation or any other form of conveyance whatsoever and that the grantors of any such permit or other conveyance will be held personally responsible for the same. See proposition on file.
A petition was presented from Carleton Lane and others to repeal the Article in the By-Laws respecting Board and proposing that the Boarding House and Bakery should be rented out with the necessary fixtures &c. The first clause of the petition was taken up and adopted, viz. to repeal the 15th article of the By-laws adopted Dec 9, 1848, and the President was instructed to call a meeting of the members to adopt or reject the repeal.
The remainder of the petition was laid over for further consideration.
A resolution presented at a previous meeting was called up, viz. to grant the use of land to build a store &c which was adopted by yeas and noes as follows: those voting aye were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff 7. Those voting no were J. Beckwith & President.
When the Council adjourned.
At a meeting of the members (called by instructions of council to concur in the repeal of the 15th article of the By-laws) held on Tuesday evening May 29th, 1849. The action of the previous meeting of the Council in relation to said Article was taken up and concurred in by the members when said Article was declared repealed.
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The meeting then recommended to the Council to grant the prayer of the Prayer of the petition of C. Lane and others viz: To have the Boarding house & Bakery rented out with the necessary fixtures, and to have all furniture that may be on hand after the Boarding is let, sold to members and charged to their book account, and further recommended to the council to sell each family a cow or to rent a cow to those who may not want to buy, after which the meeting adjourned.
A special meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening May 30th 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff.
The petition of C. Lane and others was acted upon when that part of said petition that was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Council was adopted by Ayes and Noes--those voting in the affirmative were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, & R. D. Mason - 5. Those voting in the negative were D. O. French, President, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff - 4. The full prayer of the petition (for which see file) was granted.
Resolved That R. D. Mason, C. Lane & N. Hunter be appointed a committee to appraise the cows and report to the next meeting of the Council.
Resolved That the Secretary is hereby instructed to receive proposals for renting the Boarding House and Bakery and report to the next meeting of the Council.
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Council met Monday evening June 4th 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, R. Smith, & J. Woodruff.
The resignation of A. D. Wright as Treasurer was presented and accepted and the President instructed to call a meeting of the stockholders and members on Saturday evening next, the 9th inst at 7 o'clock p. m. to elect a person to fill the vacancy and also to fill the vacancies in the Council, and that the Secretary post notices for such meeting.
A proposition was received from J. M. Bacon to rent the Boarding House, also one from R. Smith for the same, also one from J. Woodruff to rent the Blacksmith shop and purchase the stock and tools &c. For propositions see file. Mr. Smith asked leave to withdraw his proposition which was granted. The proposition of J. M. Bacon was on motion of its acceptance rejected by the following vote. Ayes, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, E. D. Mason & J. Woodruff - 4. Noes, S. Bates, W. Dunham, D. O. French, President & R. Smith.
The above vote was reconsidered by a motion of W. Dunham by the following vote: Ayes, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, R. D. Mason, & J. Woodruff. Noes, S. Bates, D. O. French, President, and R. Smith - 4.
When on motion of W. Dunham the proposition of J. M. Bacon was laid on the table and the following adopted:
That a committee be appointed to schedule the property belonging to the Boarding House and make a contract of renting the same and report the same to the Council for their concurrence, amendment and rejection. The committee named by the President were J. Beckwith, R. D. Mason & J. M. Bacon.
The propositions of J. Woodruff & J. Irving were then referred to said committee.
The a/c of M. E. Morse was presented and referred to the Secy. to settle.
Resolved That G. Limbert be appointed to take charge of and repair the Mill Race and report time to the Secretary.
A resolution was presented to appropriate certain rooms to C. Lane & J. Stuart which was laid on the table.
Adjourned.
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A special meeting of the Council was held Thursday evening June 7th 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, President, & J. Woodruff.
The committee to whom was referred the proposition of J. M. Bacon for renting the Boarding House & of J. Irving for renting the Bakery reported a specific proposition for the same.
Mr. Smith presented a proposition for the same purpose, which last proposition was discussed, adopted and referred to the Secretary to draw up a contract binding Mr. Smith to the performance of the same--by the following votes, Ayes G. H. Baker, S. Bates, W. Dunham, R. D. Mason, R. Smith, & Woodruff - 6; Nayes J. Beckwith, D. O. French, & President - 3.
A report was likewise presented from the committee appointed to lay out lots for building purposes, which was laid on the table.
The resignations of Chester Adkins and Laban Stilwell as members of the Council tendered by C. Adkins Feby. 5th and by L. Stilwell May 21st were accepted from the date of the tender of said resignations.
Resolved That Mr. Dellinger take charge of the Grist Mill subject to the order of the Salesman.
The General Agent is hereby instructed to procure sufficient help to run the mill all the time and if he has to get others than members he is to pay out any moneys not otherwise appropriated.
Resolved That a Committee be appointed to sell cows to members and that they be instructed to get the names of resident members on the Domain who wish cows and have them cast lots for the choice of same at the appraisal price for stock.
On motion, Resolved That the Secretary is instructed to settle all accounts of members under the late By-laws up to Saturday the 9th inst.
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A meeting of the stockholders and members of the Wisconsin Phalanx was called by the President of the Council on Saturday evening June 9th, 1849. Due notice of the same having been given to elect a Treasurer in the place of A. D. Wright resigned, and two councilmen in place of C. Adkins and Laban Stilwell resigned.
After the polls were declared open by the President the meeting proceeded to elect a Treasurer. At the first ballot Nathan Hunter was declared duly elected Treasurer having received 11 out of 20 votes.
The meeting then proceeded to elect by ballot two Councilmen when Warren Chase was declared duly elected having received 18 out of 24 votes; also Volney C. Mason was declared duly elected having received 18 out of 24 votes. Recapitulation: the persons elected to the offices vacated by resignation were:
For Treasurer, N. Hunter
For Councilmen: Warren Chase & Volney C. Mason.
Jacob Beckwith, Prest.
Council met Monday evening June 11th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, & J. Woodruff.
The Bond of the Treasurer elect was presented and accepted and the Secretary instructed to settle with the old Treasurer and if his accounts are correct to cancel and give up his bond.
An account was presented from R. Miller amounting to $3 which was allowed and ordered credited to him on the books and charged to his Board a/c.
Also one from Chas. A. Russell for chairs sold to members and on hand amounting to $10.25 which was allowed and the Secretary instructed to charge members the amount purchased by them and those on hand to be placed in the Agent's hands for sale.
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Also one from A. D. Wright for washing table cloths amounting to $1.17 which was allowed and ordered credited to him on the books.
The Committee to whom was referred the proposition of J. Woodruff to rent the Blacksmith shop reported favorable to the same and presented the following. That the shop be rented to J. Woodruff for twelve per cent on the valuation of $200 and tools for ten per cent on valuation to be returned as good as when taken, the stock on hand to be delivered to him and that he pay 7 per cent interest thereon. The credit to extend to the first of December next. The Phalanx to take what Blacksmith work they need in payment and advance dues from members--the same was adopted and J. Beckwith, J. Stuart, & V. C. Mason appointed a committee to appraise the property and have a contract drawn for the same.
Resolved That the Secy. be instructed to credit J. G. Tracy 12 hours for distributing milk in March last.
Resolved That the Salesman be instructed to pay H. Irving 3/-- for washing sheep.
Resolved That the Bakery be rented to J. Irving at 7 per centum & all property to be returned as good as per appraisal.
Resolved That the Bader house and hen house are hereby appropriated for store rooms for such property as is not in use and has no proper place and the same to be in care of J. Beckwith.
Resolved That the Secretary be and is hereby directed to make out a statement of all debts due from the corporation as near as possible including treasury orders stating when due, and also all sums due the corporation as near as practicable, including monies in the hands of different departments.
Resolved That J. Beckwith is hereby instructed to sell the dining stools pails and pans and other miscellaneous property not wanted by the Phalanx, the property to be sold for Phalanx stock.
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Resolved That S. Bates is appointed to remove all nuisances in the shape of filth & a team be appropriated to him for that purpose and all which remains up to Saturday next be removed on that day by the members who can use all teams and tools &c and that S. Bates report time to the Secretary spent in that business.
A resolution was presented to appropriate a cow to W. Workman which was rejected by the following vote: Ayes, S. Bates, W. Chase, & D. O. French - 3. Noes, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Dunham, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, President, R. Smith, and Woodruff.
The report of the committee to lay out lots presented at a previous meeting of the Council was called up. Said report recommended granting a lot 2 rods south of the Post Office and six rods square to certain persons to build a Protective Union Store which was adopted by the following vote. Ayes, G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, R. D. Mason, V. C. Mason, President, R. Smith & J. Woodruff - 10. Noes, none.
The resolution appropriating certain rooms to C. Lane and J. Stuart was called up and referred to a committee of 3 to adjust the same. The committee named were G. H. Baker, J. Stuart & C. Lane.
The lease of the Boarding House to R. Smith was presented and accepted and referred to the committee on contracts for Bakery &c to have the same perfected.
A bill was presented from D. D. Martin for 10 lb of Butter which was allowed and ordered credited to him and charged to his book a/c.
Council met Monday evening June 18th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. O. French, V. C. Mason, President, & J. Woodruff.
A proposition was presented from R. Miller to take such property as could be spared in exchange for stock as he expected to leave the Domain &c which was referred to J. Beckwith to make the best arrangements he could.
An account was presented from J. M. Bacon for lodging & washing amounting to $5.62 which was allowed and ordered credited to him on a/c.
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Also one from J. Woodruff for lodging hired help &c in the Blacksmith department amounting to $8.56 which was allowed and ordered credited to him on the books.
Also one from D. D. Martin for washing towels amounting to $5.25 which was allowed and ordered credited on the books.
A letter was received and read from Mrs. E. Hendricks of Albany, Ill., which was referred to Secretary to answer, under previous instructions.
The committee to whom was referred certain resolutions to appropriate rooms reported the following arrangement, viz: the room vacated by C. W. Henderson to C. Lane. The one vacated by U. Farmin to J. Stuart. The north part of dining room and the room now occupied by W. Boutelle to Boarding House in place of Chambers now occupied by B. Sheldon. The Milk House to the Miss Havens. The first room south of the hall 2nd story new house to W. Starr & H. H. VanAmringe. The 1st north of hall same story & house to V. C. Mason & R. D. Mason & the 2nd north of hall 2nd story to W. & G. W. Boutelle. The report was accepted and adopted as above.
The committee to whom was referred to lease the Blacksmith shop to J. Woodruff reported a lease and bill of tools annexed the main conditions of which were that the Phalanx lease the shop to J. Woodruff until the 1st Monday in December next at 12 per cent interest per annum on a valuation of $200, and the tools at ten per cent per annum on a scheduled Bill of Valuation of $64.63. The tools to be delivered on the same valuation and to the full amount at the expiration of the lease.
Also a bill of iron and steel amounting to $346.56 sold to J. Woodruff to be paid for the first of December next with interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum. Said report was accepted and ordered completed. See lease & bills on file.
Also a lease to John Irving for Bakery until the first Monday of December next rented for 7 per cent per annum on a valuation of $542.08 for Building and $42.08 for tools &c which last is to be made good to the full amount at the expiration of the lease. See lease on file.
Resolved That W. Dunham be instructed to select the oak lumber wanted for the use of the Phalanx so that the balance can be sold.
Resolved That the agent send a team to Sheboygan with a load of flour and buy five hundred yards of sheeting for sacks and groceries.
Resolved That D. O. French be appointed to take charge of the sheep and procure help to shear and keep time of members and the Agent is instructed to pay to his order for help by those who are not members.
Resolved That five cents per hour instead of three be advanced to members for their necessary daily expenses for the last half of the present fiscal year.
The following resolution was presented: That the span of mares and harness bought of West be sold to J. Beckwith at their appraisal value for stock in the Wisconsin Phalanx which was referred to a committee of three, viz. R. D. Mason, N. Hunter & C. Lane.
Mr. Bates asked leave to introduce the following resolution which was granted: the rule suspended and the resolution adopted.
Resolved That J. Beckwith be appointed to fill the place of Domestic committee until one is appointed by the Council & make such disposition of the cows belonging to the corporation as he thinks best and make such provisions for feeding the sour milk to the pigs as he may think proper.
Resolved That the Educational Committee be and are hereby directed to procure female teacher to teach the school until fall in such manner as they think best and that Mr. M. E. Morse be requested to work with and direct the labor of the boys to the best advantage and that he be paid at the rate heretofore agreed upon by the General Agent in the same manner as other hired men out of the general fund and not as a teacher. The ayes and noes being called the resolution was adopted by the following vote: ayes, G. H. Baker, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. O. French, V. C. Mason, & J. Woodruff - 7. Noes, J. Bates, R. D. Mason, President & R. Smith - 4.
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Council met Monday evening June 25th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. O. French, President, & J. Woodruff.
A proposition was presented from W. E. Holbrook to exchange three shares of stock for the brown mare bought of Mr. Foot last winter which was referred to Group No. 1 to report at the next Council.
Resolved That W. Boutelle be credited five shillings for lodging Mr. Young two and a half weeks while he was employed by the Phalanx.
Resolved That the General Agent pay to Robert Robertson the sum of sixteen dollars and twenty cents and to Alonzo Matthews six dollars and six cents the same being balance due them at the expiration of their work for the Phalanx.
Resolved That the General Agent is hereby directed to collect as fast as practicable the debts due for blacksmithing.
The following resolution was presented and laid on the table.
That the room next Mr. Sanborn on the lower floor be appropriated to J. Irving.
Council met Monday evening July 2nd, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. D. French, R. D. Mason, President, & R. Smith.
J. Beckwith reported the sale of the following property and conditions -- 1 yoke of oxen (the Nigers) to S. Button for $55.00, one span of mares viz the old bay mare and the foot mare and harness to G. Lane for $175.00. The use of the horses reserved through harvest. The Phalanx is to feed the horses when they work them. Report adopted and the Secy. instructed to have the stock transferred for the same.
The Committee on Education would recommend to the Council to employ in the school until the district school is organized and that the Gen. Agent pay eight dollars to Miss E. Wislon for past services of eight weeks in the school. A. Bates Chm. Adopted.
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Resolved That so much of all resolutions as relates to building a horse barn the present season be and the same is hereby rescinded.
Resolved That Mr. Delinger keep the time of those who work in the grist mill.
Resolved that the Foreman of Group No. 1 is hereby instructed to take charge of the harvesting of all small grains and he is permitted to give $1.25 per acre for cutting and stacking. All hands will be required to board at their own expense. The Foreman will give his order on the General Agent for the amount due each man so hired--the Agent will provide himself with the means to pay such orders from the wheat now on hand and that the Foreman be permitted to employ such help as may be necessary to secure the grain and pay 10 cents per hour for the same and in the same manner as provided above.
Council met Monday evening July 16th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker. J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. O. French, V. C. Mason, President & R. Smith.
A letter was presented and read from Jerome B. Webb of East Arlington, Vt. which was referred to the Secy. to answer.
A proposition was presented from D. D. Martin asking to exchange stock for a certain heifer which was laid on the table.
A petition was presented from C. Adkins asking the Council to appropriate to him the room north of the hall in the new house. The same was laid on the table.
An account was presented from C. Adkins for lodging Messrs. Henry & Nelson amounting to $1.87 which was referred to the Secy. to settle if found correct.
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Resolved That J. Beckwith be allowed to sell to W. E. Holbrook 100 lb. wool on his stock account.
Resolved That J. Beckwith is hereby instructed to take the wool to Watertown and sell to the best advantage.
Resolved That proposal be recd. by the Council for two weeks from this day from the members of the Phalanx to rent all or any part of the following land for one year and until the crop of the spring of 1850 can be harvested, viz: The E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 21 & W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec. 22--also the tillage lot on Sec. 20 south of the line running east & west through the middle of said Sec. and also the lot N & W of the barn and stack yard, also the tillage lot north of the saw mill and the new breaking on Sec. 17.
Resolved That all the back numbers of the Harbinger & Phalanx be donated to W. Chase.
On motion Resolved That so much of the resolution passed at the last meeting of the Council relating to the price per acre for cutting and putting up grain be rescinded and the price left discretionary with the Foreman.
A resolution was presented to permit L. Cooper to build a shop which was referred to the committee appointed to locate lots to confer with Mr. Cooper and report to the Council.
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Council met Monday evening July 30th, 1849. Members present were G. H. Baker, S. Bates, J. Beckwith, W. Chase, W. Dunham, D. O. French, R. Mason & J. Woodruff.
Two letters were presented and read, one from Miss Anna Page of Providence, R.I. and one from Theodore W. French of Hartland, N.Y. both of which were referred to the Secretary to answer.
A bill was presented from R. Miller for digging & stoneing a well for the store house amounting to $5.00 which was allowed and ordered credited on book.
Several propositions were presented to rent land for the coming year which were referred to a committee of three--R. D. Mason, N. Hunter & W. Chase--to report to the next meeting of the Council.
The committee to locate lots to whom was referred the Resolution to permit L. Cooper to build a joiner's shop & reported favorable and recommended permitting said Cooper to build on certain conditions for which see report on file. Adopted.
Resolved That J. Beckwith is instructed to sell all the sheep for cash or stock in the Phalanx.
Resolved That ten cents per hour be paid for all labor performed for the corporation by members during time of harvesting small grains.
Resolved That the Salesman is hereby instructed to sell the carpet to the highest bidder for cash and pay into the treasury $7 and purchase books with the balance and distribute to the children.
Resolved That the General Agent be instructed to send to J. M. Clark the balance due him from the Phalanx on book a/c or otherwise.
Resolved That the room in the stone house be appropriated to G. H. Baker when vacated by R. Miller.
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