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Bill from Orson Spencer and Others, circa 14 January 1843

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Select Committee to Prepare a Bill for Regulating Fees of the Municipal Court [
Orson Spencer

14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...

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Daniel H. Wells

27 Oct. 1814–24 Mar. 1891. Farmer, teacher, ferry operator, lumber merchant, manager of nail factory, politician. Born in Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Daniel Wells and Catherine Chapin. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, ca. 1832. Moved to ...

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, and
Gustuvus Hills

29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...

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], Bill, to Nauvoo City Council,
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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, Hancock Co., IL, ca. 14 Jan. 1843; handwriting of
Gustavus Hills

29 Jan. 1804–18 Oct. 1846. Music teacher, engraver, jeweler, newspaper editor, judge. Born in Chatham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Lebbeus Hills and Mary Gibson. Married Elizabeth Mansfield, 25 Dec. 1827, in Middletown, Middlesex Co. Moved to Warren...

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and
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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; signature of JS; docket in handwriting of
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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; eight pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

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Sec 12 <​13​>

Deletion and insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


. The fees of the several officers <​and persons​> aforesaid, where not otherwise designated or provided for, shall be due, and if demanded, paid by the party claiming said services, upon the rendition of said services.
Sec. 13 <​14​>

Deletion and insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


. The Mayor, Aldermen, and clerk of the municipal court, shall keep an exact account of all costs that may accrue in the progress of each and every suit in their respective courts, spicifying <​the​> particulars of each charge, and upon the rendition of judgement, shall charge the unsuccessful party with the costs of suit.
Sec. 14 <​15​>

Deletion and insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.


. When
execution

“The act of carrying into effect the final judgment of a court, or other jurisdiction. The writ which authorises the officer so to carry into effect such judgment is also called an execution. . . . Executions are either to recover specific things, or money...

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shall issue against the unsuccessful party for the recovery of the judgment rendered, a bill of the costs as aforesaid shall be included in such executions and if <​said costs are​> not recovered <​from the unsuccessful party​> by execution as aforesaid, it shall and may be lawful, and it is is hereby made the duty of the Mayor, aldermen, or clerk, as aforesaid, to issue a fee bill against the successful party for all costs that remain unsatisfied; which fee bill shall contain the particulars for which fees are charged; be directed to the Marshall; and shall have all the force of an execution

Gustavus Hills handwriting ends; James Sloan begins.


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TEXT: “x” keyed to similar “x” on an attached slip of paper.


Sec 16 is on a Slip of paper, & comes in here.—​>
Sec 17 This ordinance to take effect, & be in force, from & after its passage.—

Signature of JS.


Joseph Smith Mayor
passed Jan.y. 14th. 1843.—
James Sloan

28 Oct. 1792–24 Oct. 1886. City recorder, notary public, attorney, judge, farmer. Born in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Alexander Sloan and Anne. Married Mary Magill. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained an elder, ...

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Bill from Orson Spencer and Others, circa 14 January 1843
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    Deletion and insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    Deletion and insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    Deletion and insertion in handwriting of James Sloan.

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    TEXT: “x” keyed to similar “x” on an attached slip of paper.

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    Signature of JS.

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