THE FIRST FERRY.
On the 14th day of April, 1835, being the second day of the first session of Court ever held here, Amzi Doolittle and Simpson S. White were licensed to keep a ferry, at Burlington, across the Mississippi. The rates of ferriage were as follows:

The Court also licensed John Box to establish a ferry across the River at Fort Madison.
   James Gipson (probably Gibson) was licensed to keep a ferry across Skunk River, “at his premises.”

THE FIRST DIVORCE CASE.
The case of William Wade vs. Abigail Wade, suit for divorce, was decided in favor of the complainant, by default.
April 15, James C. Dinwiddie was authorized to maintain a ferry across the Mississippi River, at his claim, on the same terms as those granted Doolittle and White. Paris and Anderson C. Smith were accorded like privileges.

THE FIRST PETIT JURY.
   Was impaneled on the 15th of April, and was composed of the following: William Walter, Henry Parish, Jonathan Casterline, Benjamin Simmons, Rovert H. Ives, Samuel Kinney, Thomas Boemer, Daniel Strang, Amos Dunham, Benjamin Tucker, Levi Scott, Isaac Crenshaw, Samuel Lewin, James McDowell, Lewis Walters, Johns Lewin, Harrison Books, Isaac Canterberry, Alexander Hilleary, Jesse Hunt, Nicholas R. Teas, Samuel Smith, Riley Driscol and Israel Philips.
   Numerous indictments were returned for assault and battery, adultery, etc., some of the parties were fined.
   Matrimonial infelicity was not uncommon in those early days, evidently, since Jeremiah Cutbirth was divorced from his wife Mary; also Salina Dotson from her husband William; and Anna Turner from her husband Hickman.
   The Sheriff, at that time, was Solomon Perkins, and Z. C. Inghram, deputy.
   The September term began on the 14th of that month. J. B. Teas was sworn in as Prosecuting Attorney.
   Isaac Leffler was that day admitted to practice as an attorney. Robert R. Williams, Sidney H. Littell, James W. Woods, W. W. Chapman, were admitted practice.
   The first acknowledgment of a deed is here mentioned. E. Boishnell and wife deeded property to M. F. and E. Tesson, in open court.
   Indictments for riot, assault and battery, and the granting of ferry privileges across the Mississippi, filled the pages of the records at this session.

THE FIRST MURDER TRIAL.
James P. Dinwiddie was the first man indicted in the county for murder. He was tried September, 1835, before the Court and the following jury: Hiram P. Casey, William Carpenter, Richard T. Land, Claiborn Wright, Reuben Chance, William Walters, Jonathan Farris, John Harris, Isaac Crenshaw, Royal Cottle, David G. McKnight, Jonathan Donnel, and was acquitted.

A NEW BENCH.
The April session of this Court, which convened on the 11thj day of that month 1836, found a new bench. Isaac Leffler, Chief Justice; Arthur Inghram and Henry Walker, Associate Justices; W. R. Ross, Clerk; W. W. Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney.
   David Rorer was was admitted to practice at this term.
   The business of this session was of a character not to interest the general reader of to-day, nor does it form an important part in the history of the county.

THE COURT UNDER WISCONSIN TERRITORY.
   The first session of United States District Court for the county of Des Moines, Wisconsin Territory, convened at Burlington April 3, 1837. Hon. David Irvin, Judge of the Second Judicial District, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, on the bench; W. W. Chapman, District Attorney; W. R. Ross, Clerk, Francis Gehon, Marshal.
   The first United States grand jury under this system was composed of the following: Jesse B. Webber, Mathew W. Latty, George Leebrick, Isaac Canterberry, Abraham Sells, Sulifand S. Ross, George W. Hight, Michael C. Harris, Stephen Gearhart, Jonathan Morgan, Israel Robinson, James G. McGuffie, David R. Chance, John Darbyshire, James Hatcher, Royal Cottle, Richard Land. The jury found no indictments and was discharged.
   On motion of James W. Grimes, Robert R. Williams was admitted to practice.
   The first district grand jury was composed of the following: George W. Hight, Foremen; George Leebrick, M. W. Latty, Abraham Sells, James Hatcher, L. Maxwell, Isaac Canterberry, Stephen Gearhart, Richard Land, M. C. Haines, Isaac Basy, William Stewart, J. G. McGuffie, J. A. Lewin, John Moore, and Robert Chalfin.
   The Court ordered that the temporary seal of the Court of Des Moines County should be the impression of the reverse side of the United States dime, made in wafer and covered by thin paper.
  On motion of David Rorer, a license was granted Jeremiah White to maintain a ferry across the river.

FIRST STEAM FERRY.
   On motion of W. W. Chapman, the Court ordered that a license be issued to David James, for the establishment of a steam ferry across the river from Burlington. The rates were like those given in the account of the original ferry.
   At the June session, 1838, before Judge Irvin, John Ross, a native of Donnock, Scotland, and John Cameron, a native of Lochaber, Scotland were naturalized as citizens of the United States.
   Johns S. Dunlap was appointed Deputy Clerk.

THE COURT UNDER IOWA TERRITORY.
   The first session of the United States District Court for Des Moines County, Iowa Territory, assembled in Burlington, November 26, 1838. The Court consisted of Hons. Charles Mason, T. S. Wilson and J. Williams. Hon. Thomas S. Wilson, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, on the bench; John S. Dunlap, Clerk; Alfred Rich, District Attorney.
   The first grand jury under this Court was composed of the following persons: Alfred Clark, Foremen; Henry Moore, Thomas Ballard, Alexander Hilleary, Samuel B. Jagger, William Smith, James A. Ogle, John Pierson, Daniel Duvall, Daniel Lewis, John Wort, Henry Sublette, Wiley Ballard, Benjamin Tucker and Henry Parish.

JUDGES, CLERKS, ATTORNEYS AND SHERIFFS.
   Under the State Constitution of 1846, the judiciary of the First District, which was composed of Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Louisa Counties, was as follows: 1847, George H. Williams; 1852, Ralph Lowe; 1857, John W. Rankin (by appointment for short term; 1857, Thomas W. Clagett; 1858 (under Constitution of 1857), Francis Springer; Judge Springer resigned in October, 1869, and was succeeded by Joshua Tracy; 1874, Judge Tracy resigned and was succeeded by P. Henry Smyth; September, 1874, T. W. Newman; 1879, A. H. Stutsman.

CIRCUIT COURT.
   1869, John C. Power; 1873, J. B. Drayer; 1878, Charles H. Phelps.
   District Attorneys.—1858 Joshua Tracy; 1869, Francis Springer; 1870, G. B. Corkhill; 1871, D. N. Sprague; 1879, T. A. Bereman.
   Clerks.—1835, William R. Ross; 1838, John S. Dunlap; 1847, Oliver Cock; 1850, Oliver C. Wightman; 1852 Denise Denise; 1854, A. J. Messenger; 1860, John Lahee; 1862, William Garrett; 1874, T. G. Foster.
   Prosecuting Attorneys.—1835, W. W. Chapman; 1835, J. B. Teas; 1836, W. W. Chapman; 1838, Alfred Rich; 1841, William R. Starr; 1842, H. T. Reid; 1843, L. D. Stockton; 1846, J. C. Hall; 1847 James W. Woods; 1848, David Rorer; 1852, Charles H. Phelps; 1854, C. Ben Darwin; 1854, Charles H. Phelps; 1856, C. B. Darwin. In 1858, the office became a District one.
   Sheriffs.—1835, Solomon Perkins; 1840, James Cameron; 1844, J. H. McKenny; 1846, Anthony W. Carpenter; 1850, Edward H. Ives; 1853, William Garrett; 1857, Allen J. Hillhouse; 1861, M. Heisey; 1865, Alexander S, Perry; 1867, James H. Latty; 1872, William Schaffner.

THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT.
   The first business transacted by the county, after its formal organization in 1837, was by a Board of Commissioners. The Board was composed of Gen. George W. Hight and Jonathan Morgan. W. R. Ross was Clerk, as well as Clerk of the District Court, Assessor and Treasurer. The original record-book cannot be found but no specially important business was done, if the memory of several old settlers can now be relied upon. The county was kept free from debt. The Board, in 1839, consisted of George W. Hight, John D. Wright and Richard Land. The first record begins June, 1840. In 1840, at the June session, the Board consisted of John D. Wright, Richard Land and George W. Hight; J. S. Dunlap, Clerk.
   At that session, John N. W. Springer and Comfort Barnes contracted for the erection of a County Jail.
   The place of holding Court was the Methodist church, and the Board ordered the payment of $35 to the Trustees thereof for the use of the building for the last session of the District Court.
   At the October session, in 1840, George W. Hight, John Wright and Jonathan Morgan were the Commissioners, the latter having been chosen to succeed Richard Land. A special meeting was held for the purpose of allowing Springer and Barnes $150 for digging a public well in Burlington.
   January 4, 1841, Levi Scott succeeded John D. Wright, and the Board consisted of Jonathan Morgan, George W. Hight and Levi Scott.

TOWNSHIPS ORGANIZED.
   At the January session, 1841, Burlington Township, composed of fractional Towns Nos. 69 and 70 north, Range 2 west, was organized. Also, the following: Union Township, composed of Town 69 and fractional Town 68, Range 3, and Town 68, Range 2; Augusta Township, com posed of fractional Town 69, Range 4, and 69, Range 5; Danville Township, composed of Town 70, Range 4; Flint River Township, composed of Town 70, Range 3; Tamey Township, composed of Town 71, Range 2; Franklin Township, composed of Town 71, Range 3; Pleasant Grove Township, composed of Towns 71 and 72, Range 4, and Yellow Springs Township, composed of Town 72, Range 3, Town 72, Range 2 and fractional 72, Range 1. All previous acts of organization were repealed at that date.
   July, 1841, Tamey Township was renamed, and called Benton Township.
   At the October session, 1841, Jeremiah Lamson succeeded Levi Scott on the Board, making it Messrs. Hight, Morgan and Lamson.
   August, 1842, the Board consisted of Jonathan Morgan, William Edmundson and Luke Palmer; Presley Dunlap, Clerk.
   The Board rented the M. E. Church building for 1843, for the sum of $100, and $100 addition to be paid for use of two basement rooms. This was for District Court purposes.
   In 1843, the Board was composed of Jonathan Morgan, John Ripley and Luke Palmer.
   In 1844, of John Ripley, M. W. Robinson and Luke Palmer.
   In October, 1844, the Board was made up of Luke Palmer, M. W. Robinson and Gordon McCanley, with John R. Woods as Clerk.
   August, 1845 Daniel Haskell succeeded Luke Palmer, and the Board stood; Messrs. Robinson, McCanley and Haskell. The Clerk, John R. Woods, died August 10, and Samuel D. Colburn was appointed to the office on the 12th of that month.
   August, 1846, R. W. Dolbee was appointed Clerk. The Board remained unchanged till August, 1847, at which time it stood: Daniel Haskell, M. W. Robinson and B. M. Clark, with William M. Wallbridge, Clerk.
   At the April session, 1848, the original township of Yellow Springs was divided as follows: Township 72, Range 1, and all that part of Town 72, Range 2, which lies east of the section line dividing Sections 32, 33, 29, 28, 20, 21, 16, 17, 8, 9, 5 and 4 was stricken off of the original township, and known as Huron Township.
   In 1848, the Board stood: M. W. Robinson, B. W. Clark, W. F. Coolbaugh.
   In 1849 it stood: B. W. Clark, W. F. Coolbaugh, Levi Hager. From April until October, Charles Mason served instead of Mr. Coolbaugh.
   October, 1850, the Board was composed of but two members, Levi Hager and William G. Hackett. William M. Wallbridge was Clerk until 1851.

THE COUNTY COURT.
   On the 1st day of September, 1851, the County Judge system succeeded the original Commissioner system. Hon. Charles Mason, Judge. The first business transacted by him was the issuance of a marriage license to James H. Taylor and Miss Amelia J. Gibban. Seven licenses were issued in succession.
   The Clerk of the District Court was ex-officio Clerk of the County Court. O. C. Wightman was Clerk.
   Prosecuting Attorney David Rorer was, by virtue of his office, authorized to act as County Judge during Judge Mason’s absence.
   August, 1852, Hon. O. C. Wightman became County Judge, and Denise Denise, Clerk.
   August, 1855, Hon. Thomas W. Newman became County Judge
   August, 1857, Hon. O. C. Wightman was elected Judge.

SUPERVISOR SYSTEM.
   In 1861, the County Court was abolished by act of the General Assembly, and a law passed providing for a Board of Supervisors, one from each township. From that date until the plan was again changed, the Board was composed of the following members:
   1861—Thomas Hedge, Burlington; John Sawyer, Augusta; S. Hebard, Danville; G. W. Marchand, Flint River; James Bruce, Yellow Springs; Franklin Wilcox, Union; Charles M. Garman, Jackson; the foregoing were chosen for one year. J. P. Sunderland, Burlington; Alexander W. Gordon, Benton; G. W. Smith, Franklin; J. S. Dolbee, Huron; Samuel Packwood, Pleasant Grove; Edward Enkee, Washington. The last six were chosen for two years: F. Wilcox, Chairman.
   1862—James Bruce, Chairman; Edward Enkee, A. W. Gordon, C. M. Garman, Thomas Hedge, C. Hughes, S. Hebard, L. Lefforge, H. W. McCormick, Samuel Packwood, J. C. Rankin, John Sawyer, J. P. Sunderland. 1863-James Bruce, Chairman; L. Lefforge, Thomas Hedge, John Sawyer, S. Hebard, S. Packwood, C. Hughes, H. W. McCormick, C. Garman, C. H. Snelson, John Penny, T. L. Parsons, S. D. Coorod.
   1864—John Penny, Chairman;W. H. Carwright, J. Clark, S. D. Coonrod, M. Gladden, C. Hughes, L. Lefforge, H. W. McCormick, W. D. McCash, T. L. Parsons, John Sawyer, C. H. Snelson, M. C. Long.
   1865—William D. McCash, Chairman; W. H. Cartwright, Justus Clark, M. Gladden , C. M. Garman, C. Hughes, R. C. Kendall, H. W. McCormick, J. R. Kline, J. W. Orr, J. C. Rankin, J. Sawyer, C. H. Snelson.
   1866—W. D. McCash, Chairman; John Bryson, W. H. Cartwright, J. Clark, E. N. Delashmett, R. B. Foster, C. M. Garman, John Inghram, R.C. Kendall, J. R. Kline, J. W. Orr, James C. Rankin, C. H. Snelson.
   1867—W. D. McCash, Chairman; J. Clark, J. Burkholder, J. Bryson, W. H. Cartwright, R. B. Foster, John Inghram, J. R. Kline, J. C. Rankin, A. J. Smith, E. Woodward, R. C, Kendall, John Ballard.
   1868—John Inghram, Chairman; John Burkholder, John Bryson, John Ballard, Justus Clark, F. Heizer, R. C. Kendall, H. Metzger, J. C. Rankin, A. J. Smith, B. Van Dyke, W. Woverton, E. Jones.
   1869—John Inghram, Chairman; John Bryson, John Burkholder, F. Heizer, E. Jackson, H. Metzger, Thomas Sheridan, Samuel Smith, A. P. Snelson, N. P. Sunderland, B. Van Dyke, W. Woverton, A. S. Yohe.
   1870—J.L. Backus, Chairman; Thomas A. Barnes, J. Burkholder, R. B. Foster, Robert Grimes, Nathan Huston, Christian Mathes, William C. Moore, Thomas Sheridan, Samuel Smith, A. P. Snelson, N. P. Sunderland, A. S. Yohe.

THE SUPERVISOR PLAN AGAIN MODIFIED.
In 1870, the Board was reduced from thirteen to three member. A vote was taken upon the question of making the number five, but the people chose the smaller number. The roster is given:
1870—Thomas Hedge, Sr., R. B. Foster, James Bruce.
1871—Same.
1872—Thomas Hedge, James Bruce, J. J. McMaken.
1873—J. J. McMaken, Thomas Hedge, W. Lynch.
1874—J. J. McMaken, William Lynch, George Robertson.
1875—George Robertson , William Lynch, D. Melcher.
1876—George Robertson, D. Melcher, W. P. Willard, who was appointed to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Mr. Lynch.
1877—George Robertson, D. Melcher, F. A. Tiedemann.
1878—Thomas French, D. Melcher, F. A. Tiedemann.

PROBATE RECORDS.
The first probate records are dated April 16, 1835. John Whitaker, Judge.
The original entry was made under the laws of Michigan Territory, in the matter of the estate of Peter Williams, deceased. John Wagoner was granted letters of administration on that estate, the deceased having died intestate. The inventory of the estate showed property valued at $693.18 ¾.
The first will admitted to probate, was that of Joshua Palen, filed December 31, 1835

THE MARRIAGE RECORDS.
   The first marriage license recorded was issued to Jonathan Donnel and Miss Lydian Wright, on the 18th of March, 1835, W. R. Ross, Clerk. The ceremony was performed on the 22nd day of March, by John Baker, one of the first Justices of the Peace.
   Rev. John H. Ruble, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was the first clergyman who filed a certificate of his authority to solemnize marriage in Des Moines County. It was dated September 13, 1835, and was signed by Bishop R. R. Roberts. The document was filed October 30, 1835, by W. R. Ross.
   There were thirty-four licenses granted under the laws of Michigan, and eighty-nine under the laws of Wisconsin.
   Judges of Probate—1835, John Whitaker; 1837, Robert Cook; 1840, Charles Madera; 1842, John W. Webber; 1846, O. H. W. Stull; 1847, J. P. Wightman. In 1851, the probate business passed into the hands of the County Judge, who continued to exercise the duties of that office until the establishment of the Circuit Court, in 1869. The County Judgeship, as a business office, ceased to exist in 1860, upon the establishment of the supervisor system of government. In 1860, Judge O. C. Wightman was in possession of the office. In 1861, H. C. Ohrt was elected; in 1865, John C. Power; in 1868, Emory S. Huston. The last was legislated out of office.

DES MOINES COUNTY LEGISLATORS.
   Under the Territory, the list was:
   Council.—1838, Arthur Inghram, Rboert Ralston, George Hepner; 1839, the same; 1840, J. C. Hawkins; 1841, Shepherd Leffler, elected to fill vacancy, and re-elected to the four remaining sessions.
   House—1838, James W. Grimes, George Temple, V. B. Delashmutt, Thomas Blair, George Hl Beeler; 1839, William R. Ross, Shepherd Leffler, L. N. English, Isaac Fleenor, Joseph C. Hawkins; 1840, Shepherd Leffler, M. D. Browning, Alfred Hebard, Robert Avery, David Hendershott; 1841, Alfred Hebard, Isaac Leffler, David E. Blair, George Hepner, James M. Morgan; 1842, David E. Blair, George Hepner, James M. Morgan, who was elected Speaker, Abner Hackleman, David J. Sales; 1843 Alfred Hebard, Abner Hackleman, James W. Grimes, John Johnson, John D. Wright; 1845, James M. Morgan, John Johnson, E. W. Davis, George Chandler, Richard Noble. Mr. Morgan was again elected Speaker. 1845, December session, James M. Morgan, John D. Wright, John Ripley, A. McMichael, Joshua Holland.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS.
   The Representatives in first Constitutional Convention, which convened at Iowa City, October 7, 1844, and lasted until November 1, were: James Clarke, Henry Robinson, John D. Wright, Shepherd Leffler, Andrew Hooten, Enos Lowe, John Ripley and George Hepner.
   The Constitution adopted by this Convention was rejected by the people, at an election held on the 4th day of August, 1845, there being 7,235 votes cast for its adoption and 7,656 against its adoption.
   The second Constitutional Convention met at Iowa City, May 4, 1846. Des Moines County was then represented by Enos Lowe, Shepherd Leffler and G. W. Bowie. The Constitution adopted by this body was sanctioned by the people at an election held on the 3rd day of August, 1846, there being 9,492 votes in its favor, to 9, 036 votes against it. This Constitution was presented to Congress in December, 1846, and, on the 28th day of the same month, an act was passed by that body for the admission of Iowa into the Union. The first election for State officers was held on the 26th day of October, 1846, in anticipation of the act of Congress, pursuant to a proclamation of Gov. James Clarke, when Ansel Briggs, of Jackson County ,was elected Governor; Elisha Cutter, Jr., Secretary of State; Joseph T. Fales, Auditor; and Morgan Reno, Treasurer.
   The third Constitutional Convention was held at Iowa City January 19, 1857. Des Moines County was represented by J. C. Hall and M. W. Robinson. The Constitution adopted by this Convention was sanctioned by the people at an election held on the 3rd day of August, 1857, there being 40,311 votes cast for, and but 38,681 votes against the change. The Constitution took effect September 3, 1857.

STATE LEGISLATORS.
Under the State Constitution, the legislators from Des Moines County have been:
Senate—1846, M. D. Browning, S. Fullinwider; 1848, M. D. Browning, Alfred S. Fear; 1850, George Hepner, Enos Lowe; 1852, M. D. Browning, George Hepner; 1854, and extra session in July, M. D. Browning, William F. Coolbaugh; 1856, W. F. Coolbaugh; Lyman Cook; 1858, same; 1860, W. F. Coolbaugh’ 1862, John G. Foote; 1864, same; 1866, Fitz Henry Warren; 1868, Charles l. Matthies; 1870, Charles Beardsley; 1872, same; 1874, J. W. Williams; 1876, same; 1878, John Patterson.
House—1846 Alfred Hebard, D. E. Blair, G. W. Bowie, Joshua Holland; 1848, T. L. Sargeant, George Davidson, John Penny, J. L. Corse; 1850, William Harper, George Temple, M. W. Robinson; 1852, James W. Grimes, Justus Clark, W. Seymour, J. W. Williams; 1854, T. L. Sargeant, J. L. Corse, J. Tracy, G. S. Albright; 1856, Thomas J. R. Perry, J. W. Williams, E. D. Rand; 1858, Justus Clark, W. H. Clune; D. N. Sprague for Des Moines and Louisa:1860, J. Clark, M. W. Robinson, J. C. Hall; 1862, J. W. Williams, Franklin Wilcox, Calvin J. Jackson; 1864, J. J. McMaken, James Bruce; 1866, J. W. Williams, C. B. Darwin, S. A. Flanders; 1868, Robert Allen, A. G. Adams; 1870, Thomas J. Sater, William Harper; 1872, John H. Gear, B. J. Hall; 1874, J. H. Gear, William Lamme; 1876, J. H. Gear, William Lynch; 1878, W. Seymour, M. Kopp.
For roster of State and Congressional officers-see general history.

OFFICIAL ROSTER.
   The perfection of the official roster of Des Moines County is attended with considerable difficulty, because of the absence of all positive records prior to 1852. The subjoined lists have been made up with care from the several volumes of miscellaneous records in the Clerk’s and Auditor’s offices, and may be relied upon as accurate, in nearly, if not quite, all cases. Some of the earlier officers—as School Fund Commissioner and Collector, under the old law-are omitted, since full lists of incumbents cannot be given. The offices of Treasurer and Recorder were generally held by the same person, up to the year of 1864. The matter is rather clouded, however, in this county, and as ample explanation is given of the duality as could be ascertained. The Recorder’s books do not show the names of the incumbents. It is only from the casual mention of changes, made in the old Commissioners’ records, that we are able to be as precise as we are. We give the offices not appearing in the forgoing pages.
   Treasurers and Recorders.—1835, William R. Ross; 1838, Thornton B. Bayless; 1840, Charles Neally; 1841, John Johnson; 1842, Henry Moore; 1844, George Blickhahn; 1848, J. F. Tallent; 1850, J. W. Webber; 1853, Charles Madera; 1854, Jacob Arrick; 1855 James P. Chapman; 1857, John A. Ripley; 1861, W. B. Remey. The offices of Treasurer and Recorder were, in most counties, held by the same person until 1864; but there are certain conflicting entries here on the minute-book of the County Commissioners. For example, in 1840, we find that John M. Garrigus was Recorder, and in 1842, William B. Remey is spoken of as holding the office; while the Treasurer’s books show that Mr. Moore was Treasurer. Further on, we find that Presley Dunlap was Recorder, and that he resigned in 1846. The Board appointed Henry Moore to fill his place. From that time on there is no mention of the officers’ names until the register on 1852. Then the two offices were made distinct.
   Treasurers.—W. B. Remey retained the office; 1867, William Horner; 1875, A. C,. Hutchinson.
   Recorders.—1864, Samuel Pollock; 1874, Fisher Morrison.
   Auditors.—this office was created in 1868, and the first officer took his desk in 1869; Emory S. Huston; 1871, T. J. Copp.
   Surveyors.—Robert Avery was the first Surveyor, but we cannot give a full list from the expiration of his term, he held the office several years. In 1853, William Thompson was elected; 1854, Joseph K. Scott; 1857, T. L. Sargeant; 1859, A. McMichael; 1861, Oliver Hall; 1863, C. Handler; 1868, W. H. Gillespie; 1873, R. C. Waddle; 1875, John Naw.
   Superintendents of Public Instruction.—1854, James D. Eads; 1857, M. L. Fisher; 1858, R. J. Graff; 1859, William Harper; 1861, W. Gregg, Jr.; 1863, William Harper; 1865, J. K. McCollough; 1867, T. J. Trulock; 1871, T. B. Snyder; 1875, E. Burris; 1877, John Paisley. School Fund Commissioner.- 1852, William H. Manro.
   Coroners.—1855, John Kirkpatrick; 1857, Jacob Weider; 1859, William Thomnpson; 1861, Jacob Weider; 1865, S. B. Burge; 1867, W. A. Haw; 1873, Jacob Weider; 1875, F. Brydolf; 1877, Jacob Weider.
   Drainage Commissioner.—1853, J. W. Williams; 1859, R. S. Wilson; 1861, C. M. Garman; 1863, J. W. Williams; 1871, John W. Orr; 1873, Hugh L. Creighton; 1875, J. W. Orr; 1877, J. W. Williams.

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