American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-04-03
(Reported for the American Republican,
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY, April ?
FIRST BRANCH.

FIRST BRANCH.
Mr.. Purviance called up report and resolu-
ton authorizing the reiunLiug of taxes levied
and collected upon certain bank stocks, as sub
mitted by himself, from the committee OF claims.
After a lengthy debate, it was rejected by a
vote of to %. A report from the majority Of
the committe, adverse TO the prayer OF the pc
TONERS was adopted
A resolution from the Second Branch, for the
erection of an Office, for the use Of the Clerk of
Hanover market, with BELL was passed.
A bill from the Second Branch, for the cree
ton of a house for the Western Female Public
High School, Sc, was amended and passed.
On motion of MIR. Leonard, message was
sent to the Second Branc, proposing to refer
the subject of Board of Health to Joint Sc
lect committee.
Mr.. Browning from Joint select committee
of conference, reported resolution in favor of
Benz B. Beall; which was passed.
Mr.. Russell, from committee, submitted u
resolution appropriatng SS25 for placing an
iron railing around the Calvert st. SpIiug. Read.
Mr.. Staylor, from committee, submitted a
resolution for the repair If bridge on Pratt
ST., near Cary St; also to the construction Of a
stone bridge over Schrocder's run, at Boyd St;
also for rebuilding bridge over the same run
at Pratt street. SeyeIally read and laid on the
table.
Mr.. Brock, from committee, reported unfa-
vorably upon petition for tunneIling Schroe-
der-st., between Baltimore and Lombard SIS.
Read.
Mr.. Turner from committee, submitted u re-
solution referring the subject of prohibiting
lumber yards within the city TO the commits
soners of health, which was concurred in.
Mr.. Cooper offered resolution directing the
steam dredging machine to be employed be-
tween the Falls and O'Donnells wifi. Refer
red to the committee on the harbor.
Mr.. Daliam, from committee, reported unta-
voraby upon the subject of prohibiting the
sale Of meats and sausagcs outside the markets.
Read.
Mr., Hudson propossp 10 send message to
the Second Branch, proposing the Councils add
lourn sine die on the lth of the present month.
Laid on the table.
Mr.. Reilly, by permission, inquired of the
chairman OF the committee to whom certain
petitions had been referred relative to the re-
moval of the railroad tracks within the city
imits-hls attention having been called to the
subject through notice of inquiry published
in the Clipper of the morning-wlat had been
done in reference to the petitions. Mr.. Barnet.
chairman of the committee answered that he
Hau written 10 the olhcer' OF Inc companies,
who said in answer that they could give no
opinion until the matter was laid before meet
ings of the directors; and no further action
was deemed necessary until such answers
should be received.
Mr.. Marley, from committee, submitted u
resolution increasing the salary of II. w.
Hunt, clerk to the Register, from $500 to $500,
Adopted
Mr. L.own called up bill from the Second
Branch, providing for the removal o.! insane
persons TO the Maryland Hospital. Amended
and laid on the table. Adjourned