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Bill to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, between 4 October and 12 December 1840

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Bill to Incorporate and Establish the City of Nauvoo, [
Springfield

Settled by 1819. Incorporated as town, 1832. Became capital of Illinois, 1837. Incorporated as city, 1840. Sangamon Co. seat. Population in 1840 about 2,600. Stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized in Springfield, Nov. 1840; discontinued...

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, Sangamon Co., IL], between 4 Oct. and 12 Dec. 1840; handwriting of
John C. Bennett

3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ...

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; twelve pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU.

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See Historical Introduction to Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 Dec. 1840.

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and provided, for other Justices of the Peace in this
State

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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; the Mayor shall have plenary power and original jurisdiction in all cases arising under the laws and ordinances of the corporation, and to issue such process as may be necessary to carry into execution or effect such laws and ordinances; Provided, that an appeal may be had from any decision, or judgment, of said Mayor or Aldermen, to the Municipal Court, which court shall be composed of the Mayor, as Chief-Justice, and the Aldermen, as Associate-Justices, and from the final decision, and judgment, of the Municipal Court, to the Circuit Court, in the same manner as that of a Justice of the Peace in like cases: Provided, also, that the parties litigant shall have a right to a trial by a Jury of twelve men, in all cases, before the Municipal Court.
Sec. 7. That it shall be the duty of the Recorder to make and keep accurate records of all laws and ordinances made and ordained by the City Council, and of all their proceedings in their corporate capacity, which [p. 6]
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Bill to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, between 4 October and 12 December 1840
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