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38th. All motions for amendment of the rules, shall be submitted one month previous to a final determination thereof, unless three-fourths of the members present shall assent that it shall be finally acted on the day on which it is submitted.
Of Balloting.
39th. In balloting for committees, a plurality of votes shall be sufficient to make a choice, but in other cases a majority of the whole number of votes shall be required to decide.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN C. BENNETT, Mayor.
The above communication was read by the Recorder to the City Council, on the 22nd Jan. 1842, and referred to a Select Committee, consisting of Joseph Smith, and Orson Pratt--the committee reported back the Communication and recommended its adoption, which was carried.
The council then proceeded to the election of Vice-Mayor, whereupon Gen. Joseph Smith was declared to be duly elected, and took the oath of office.
The Mayor then announced the following Standing Committees, to wit:
Committee of Ways and Means-Joseph Smith, Daniel H. Wells, Orson Spencer, and Hiram Kimball
Committee of Improvement-Samuel H. Smith, N. K. Whitney, Charles C. Rich, and William Marks.
Committee of Claims--William Law, Vinson Knight, and Hugh McFall.
Committee of Unfinished Business---Wilson Law, Lyman Wight.
Committee of Elections---John T. Barnett, John P. Green, and Gustavus Hills.
Committee of Police---Willard Richards, John Taylor, Heber C. Kimball, and George W. Harris.
Committee of Municipal Laws---Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, Orson Pratt, and Joseph Smith.
Committee of Public Grounds---William Marks, Daniel H. Wells, Hyrum Smith, and Hiram Kimball.
Committee of Public Works---Joseph Smith, John T. Barnett, and William Law. JOHN C. BENNETT, Mayor.
James Sloan, Recorder.
January 22nd, A. D. 1842.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Book of Mormon, Gospel Reflector, Kirkham's Grammar, English and German Grammar, &c. for sale at the Nauvoo Stationery,
GUIDE TO HEALTH.
"The Art of Healing had its origin in the woods and the forest is still the best medical school."'
Dr. W. Beach's celebrated medical remedies, for the treatment of all complaints, on Botanical principles, for sale low for cash, at C. W. Lyon's store. Also, Beach's Practice of Medicine, in 3 vols. 8vo. Price $20. C. W. LYON, Agent.
City of Nauvoo, Jan. 6, 1842. 6-5t#
S. EMMANS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office near the Temple. General Agency for buying and selling land; legal writings drawn, and all business of a legal nature promptly attended to.
Nauvoo, Jan 15, 1842. 6tf
ROBERT L. ROBERTSON,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANT,
Immediately opposite the steam boat landing,
Warsaw, Illinois.
References-Jacob Forsyth & Co. Pittsburgh; Trevor, Messeck & Co. Cincinnati; J. S. Chenowith & Co. Louisville; Jones & Slemons, New Orleans; Von Phul & McGill, and Woods, Christy & Co. St. Louis; William B. Tyson, Wheeling; Campbell & Truett, Galena.
January 15, 1842 6-12t
GARDENING, PRUNING, &c.
The subscriber having fixed his residence at Nauvoo, begs leave to inform the citizens and the surrounding neighbourhood [neighborhood], that he intends to devote his time to the various branches of Horticulture, viz: Pruning trees, laying out gardens, grafting, inoculating of trees, etc.
Those who are desirous to have their young orchards pruned (and there are many much in need within the bounds of the city) will be attended to on accomodating [accommodating] terms, by applying to the undersigned, when every information will be given. EDWARD SAYERS, Gardener.
Jan. 15, 1842. 6-3m.
WANTED,
By the subscriber, a first rate Book Binder; one who thoroughly understands his business, and of good moral character, will receive good wages, and constant employment, by applying soon, to E. ROBINSON.
Nauvoo, Jan. 1, 1842.
THE TIMES AND SEASONS, is edited by E. ROBINSON, & G. HILLS.
Printed and published about the first and fifteenth of every month, on the corner of Water and Bain Streets, Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, by E. ROBINSON.
TERMS. Two Dollars per annum, payable in all cases in advance. Any person procuring five new subscribers, and forwarding us Ten Dollars current money, shall receive one volume gratis. All letters must be addressed to E. Robinson, publisher, POST PAID, or they will not receive attention.
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