Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856
Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856
Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856
Ebook56 pages38 minutes

Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856

Rating: 0 out of 5 stars

()

Read preview

About this ebook

This particular transcribed journal of the committee covers a period from September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateDec 28, 2011
ISBN9781465826114
Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856
Author

Ann Gregath

Ann Gregath, Founder of the Gregath Company, researched and studied all over the United States, Mexico, Canada, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Spain and the Caribbean. Her first works in high school and subsequent family history books prompted her to begin helping others publish their genealogies.

Related to Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856

Related ebooks

History For You

View More

Related articles

Reviews for Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856

Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings

0 ratings0 reviews

What did you think?

Tap to rate

Review must be at least 10 words

    Book preview

    Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856 - Ann Gregath

    Introduction

    This transcription is of the Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee which can be found on microfilm at the Archives and Manuscripts Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

    Every effort has been made to make as exact a transcription as is possible. As with all microfilmed and older documents, the hand may at times present difficulty in transcription. This book is presented in the linear format of the original text.

    The printed edition of this transcription contains no overt changes from the original manuscript. Due to the format, the Smashwords edition has been modified spelling to allow for better searching. When in doubt, the original transcription is provided following the changed text, italicized and set off by asterisks - *like this*. Grammar (or lack thereof) has remained unchanged.

    This particular journal of the committee covers a period from September 27, 1848 to October 25, 1856.

    Journal of the Wyandotte Legislative Committee

    The Legislation Committee met at the School House in Wyandotte City on Wednesday, September 27th 1848 and organized by the appointment of William Walker as President and Silas Armstrong as Secretary.

    On motion, It was ordered that the chair be authorized to purchase the necessary stationary for the use of the Legislative Committee.

    The following rules for the government of the Committee in the order of business were adopted. First reading the Journal of the previous proceedings, which when found correct shall be adopted and signed by the presiding officers.

    2nd Report of Committee

    3rd Unfinished business

    4th Reading and considering ___________

    5th All bills shall have their first and second reading on the day of their presentation and have their third reading and final passage on the second day.

    The following bills were introduced and laid on the table for consideration:

    A bill to provide for the election of the Sheriffs.

    A bill regulating the appointment of three National Ferryman and other purposes.

    A bill regulating the solemnization of marriages.

    A bill making appropriation for the expenses of a general Council with the Delaware’s and other tribes.

    A bill providing for the appointment of School Directors.

    On motion the Committee adjourned to meet on Monday Oct. 2nd.

    W. Walker, President

    ~ *~

    Journal Continued Oct. 2, 1848

    Committee met at 10 o'clock.

    On motion, the bill regulating the election of the Sheriffs was taken up and read the third time and passed.

    On motion, the bill regulating the appointment of the National Ferryman was taken up and considered and after Sundry Amendments was read and passed.

    On motion, the bill to make appropriations for a General Council etc. was taken up, considered and passed.

    On motion, the bill regulating marriages was taken up, read, amended, and passed.

    On motion, the bill for the appointment of School Directors was taken up, amended, read a third time, and passed.

    On motion, the Committee adjourned.

    W. Walker, President

    ~ *~

    Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 1848

    Committee met at 10 o'clock. It was moved that the bill regulating the solemnization of marriages, be reconsidered, agreed to and the bill taken up and after undergoing various amendments was read a third time and passed.

    On motion, the Legislative Committee resolved itself into a Committee of revision for the purpose of

    Enjoying the preview?
    Page 1 of 1