Bound Volumes

210 YEARS AGO
From Washington – the report of the Committee of Foreign Relations, so anxiously looked for, was this day presented to the House. The Committee reports six resolutions: 1. That our present military establishment be completed. 2. That 10,000 additional troops be immediately raised. 3. That the militia be organized to be ready for service. 4. That the President be authorized to accept the service of 50,000 volunteers. 5. That the national vessels out of repair, worthy of repair, be repaired and put in commissions. 6. That merchant vessels be permitted to arm for their defence.
December 14, 1811

185 YEARS AGO
The Ladies’ Society of Christ Church intend meeting on Thursday, December 22, at the Otsego Mansion where they will offer for sale a number of fancy articles — suitable mementoes for the coming year. A substantial supper will be provided, with lighter refreshments of various descriptions. Doors open at 6 o’clock. Tickets to be procured at all the Stores. Admittance, 12 and one-half cents; Children half price.
December 19, 1836

135 YEARS AGO
Buildings have been erected on the corporation of Cooperstown during the present year at an aggregate cost of about $54,000. These include five stores and one dwelling on Main Street, five dwellings on Nelson Avenue, four small dwellings on Delaware Street, and five on other streets. On the Central Hotel and other repairs about $10,000 more have been expended. At present, we hear of but two or three dwellings likely to be put up next spring, though it is probable more will be built. There is but one unoccupied dwelling on the corporation.
December 18, 1886