 As an illustration of this peculiar and amusing feature in the presentation of the topics for town action, let me quote from the records. The sixth article in the selectmen's warrant for the March meeting, 1741, reads thus: ''That whereas such course...  Poem - Página 77por James B. Congdon - 1865Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
 | New Bedford (Mass.). City Council - 1865 - 142 páginas
...the difficult seasons of the year and foul weather, (and not in danger of being chosen to troublesome offices,) ^and so have at such times trusted and almost...in danger of breaking into said house themselves." 89 Another example of this presentation of reasons in the warrant of the selectmen occurs in 1746,... | |
 | 1865 - 150 páginas
...and thirtysix feet long, with a chimney at one end with a suitable roof and windows at the same." 88 to that now adopted, but the style of some of the...in danger of breaking into said house themselves." 69 Another example of this presentation of reasons in the warrant of the selectmen occurs in 1746,... | |
 | James B. Congdon - 1865 - 150 páginas
...several subjects, thereby furnishing to the people not only the question but the arguments in favor'of or against it. It might have been that this full presentation...said town for the setting and keeping to work all snch persons who misspend their time as above stated which said vote is thought by all those that request... | |
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