DATE

YEAR

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

CONTENTS

 

1851

Grand Jurors

 

Jury Term 1851: Grand Jurors: James Snyder, John Brooks, Daniel Metcalf

Traverse: John Waters, Eli Taylor, Adam Dickey, Aaron Marble

April 15

1851

Mercantile Appraisement

 

Mercantile Appraisement                      by A. Rounsville

Richard Goodman        Class 14           Tax $7.00

R. T. Harris                  Class 14           Tax $7.00

Rose and White            Class 14           Tax $7.00

January

1851

Grand Jurors

 

January Term, 1851: Grand Jurors: Ralza Stedman, Isaac Thompson, John H. Warner.

Traverse Jurors: William Winn, Charles C. Warner, Isaac Thompson, Charles Gill, Jacob Burtis.

June

1851

Grand Jurors

 

June Term, 1851: Grand Jurors: Charles M. Metcalf

Traverse: Wellington Warner, Thaddeus Stone, E. Z. Olney, Charles Gill.

March

1851

Grand Jurors

 

January Term, 1851: Grand Jurors: Thos. English, D. Fuller

Traverse: J. D. Snyder, H. Statham

May 15

1851

 

 

            By agreement a large and enthusiastic meeting of the inhabitants of Harrison Township assembled at the house of P. P. Story (White’s Corners) on May 3, 1851 to obtain a general expression of the public sentiment in regard to the proceedings of the County officers and others in exercising their powers and using their influence for the erection of a new Court House in the Borough of Coudersport.  On motion Mr. J. Latta was appointed to the chair and J. Martin, secretary.  Stephen Outman, Esq. stated object of meeting.  Committee of five was appointed to draft resolutions for the consideration of the meeting.  Stephen Outman and E. O. Austin were appointed delegates to meet those from adjoining towns at Coudersport on May 6th.

            Whereas, there is no need for a new Court House.  The present one being far better than means of the tax payers will admit of their providing for their own residences.  We sent delegates to the County seat to explain out views which were entirely disregarded.  We have remonstrated and protested against any action by the County Commissioners; but they have been put aside as opinions of no weight.  We have petitioned the legislature and addressed its members on this subject, but to no purpose.  We were not consulted in the petition for a special law authorizing the Commissioners to borrow money; and even the knowledge of it was kept from us, that decisive action by the legislation should preclude our being heard.  It was hurried through the legislature in a manner unusual by its great advocate there, doubly ungenerous in him, considering our view and the support we have always given him. 

            Resolve and mutually pledge to each other our firm and unfaltering support that we will pay no tax which has been expended in borrowing funds in building a Court House.  We will resist to the last extremity and by every means in our power the collection of such tax by law.

            Resolved, that Timothy Ives, by his course on this subject in the legislature merits our strongest disapprobation, and that we will endeavor to manifest it should he ever become a candidate for our favor.

            Resolved, that Chester Andrew first, and Almeron Nelson next, come in for a fair share of our gratitude and remembrance with this distinguished Senator and his coworkers in Coudersport.

            Resolved, that Charles Monroe, by his consideration of our wishes, and the integrity he has displayed, in carrying these out, deservedly merits, and assuredly has our respect and confidence.

            Resolved, that the endeavors of the Commissioners and other fasten this scheme upon us, intrigue and secret action we shall treat alike as ridiculous and contemptible.

            Resolved, that we consider it our duty to dissolve all political and party connections with those who press this scheme so prejudicial to our best interest; and that we will not support, through fear or fever for any office or trust, any resident of the Borough of Coudersport, or any one who favors this monstrosity of selfishness, alike destitute of honestly or usefulness.

            Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be signed by the officers and published in the paper at Coudersport, and a copy sent to the Harrisburg presses, and to the Pennsylvanian and Keystone.

            James Martin, Secy      William J. Latta, Chairman

May 6

1851

 

 

At the Delegate’s meeting in Coudersport, May 6, 1851 of those opposed to building a new Court House, Stephen was chairman.  It was resolved on motion that a Corresponding Committee be appointed in each township to obtain the sentiments of the people in regard to building a new Court House.  E. English and S. Hayes were the Committee appointment in Harrison.