Minutes, 20 November 1841

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.—