Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
Source Note
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See source note under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
See historical introduction under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
when we met last did not know the law on the subject and wanted to examine. It would be unnecessary to organize the if we cant have the thing carried out. Would it not be better to ascertain whether we can organize on this principle before we undertake to do it.
The knows the power is in the bosom of the commisioners court to make as many precincts as the people may petition for. And he dont want to have any thing thrown out to the people as though there is doubts about its being lawful.
Coun. made some remarks by way of explanation.
A motion was made to adjourn for one hour and passed and the council adjourned accordingly. [p. [203]]
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When the petition to create the additional precincts was presented to a congregation of bishops two days later, Young stated that the county commissioners’ court had indicated it would grant the petition if it was received. (Historian’s Office, General Church Minutes, 24 Mar. 1845.)
Historian’s Office. General Church Minutes, 1839–1877. CHL
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