Minutes, 20 November 1841
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Source Note
Nauvoo City Council, Minutes, , Hancock Co., IL, 20 Nov. 1841; in Nauvoo City Council Rough Minute Book, Feb.–Dec. 1841, pp. 41–43; handwriting of ; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.

moved an Amendt that the Clause be amended by making the Fine a Dollar for every Hour while the Trial Continues.— objected, in as much as the Trial cd. be adjourned, & might continue for Ten Days.—
Bill referred to a Select Committee, to Report at next meeting.— Committee , & .—
moved that it be the duty of the Recorder to keep a detached file of all City Ordinances for the benefit of the City Council.—
spoke in opposn..—
wished the Resoln. to pass.—
The obtd. liberty to speak, & explained the manner in which he inteded to keep the City Records:
Colr. gave his Views, & considers an Index sufficient, withdrew his Motion.—
The explained the Duties of the Mayor & Aldermen in Criminal & Civil Cases, as well as in their different Capacities of Justices, & Judges.—
Adjourned to 6 oC. on Saturday 27th. Novr. at same Place.—
Novr. 20th. 1841.— [p. 43]
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