American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-02-11
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PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
AJo.,,..
FIRST BRANCH.

PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
MONDAY, Feb TO- lS4J.
FIRST BRANCH.
Branch met. Petitions were presented and
referred
Mr. Hudson made the following report
"The select committee charged with the du-
ty representing the memorial to Congress, up
on the subject Of the fertilization at Sellers
Point Flats.
"Report, that in the discharge of their duty,
they proceeded to Washington, or Thursday
morning, and Immediately sought an interview
with our representatives, to whom they explain
ed the object of their mission, and their ankle
ty, by all possible means, to promote the wishes
of the Corporation.
"Ihe committee take pleasure in stating that
their wishes were warmly seconded by Mcssrs.
Kennedy and Wothered to whose polite atten-
ton they are indebted for introductions to Il
large number of the members of both Houses,
ard the opportunity thus afforded, of presenting
the subject to their consideration, was mprov-
ed. And the committee are happy to say, that
from all, they had the most agreeable assurance
OF aid and support i'll the great object Of their
visit.
"A bill has been reported by Gen. Clinch, of
the Military Committee, and referred to the
alton Of $50 900 for the commencement Of the
work of defence on Sellers Point Flats. And
the committee have the pledge OF the General,
that he will use his best exertions to get up the
BILL and secure its passage through the House.
"The committee cannot close this brief re-
port without acknowledging their obligations 10
the various members who manifested SO much
interest in the accomplishment. of the proposed
work; and the many kind wishes for the well
fare of our beloved city, which were expressed
in our interviews, give to them the strongest as
surance that our interest will neither be forgot
ten or neglected.
"The committee in conclusion, believe them
selves fully warranted in saying, that, from the
interest which has been awakened by the pre-
sentaton of the memorial and their personal
explanations to the members, that nothing but
the brief period now remaining Of the present
session Of Congress can possibly prevent the ac-
complshment of the desired object; and they are
authorised to indulge 4 strong hope that even
during this session We shall be permitted to
hail tho passage of the bill, which will ulti-
mately place our city in a situation to defy the
approach of q hostile force. and render or fire.
sides that security to which they are entitled.
All which is respectfully submitted"
d. w. HUDsoN, First Branch.
B. II. RIcHARDsoN, Second Branch.
STEPHEN COLLINS,
Mr.. Browning submitted a resolution author
izng the payment Of $50 to detray the expen-
ses of the committee visiting Washington -
Adopted.
Mr.. Harkor called up resolution for an in
crease of the night-watch, Adopted.
Also, resolution in favor of memorializing
the Legislature in relation to recognizing the |
City Court Adopted by a vote Of II to 5. |
Also, a resolution for the appointment Of
a Measuror of Grain. Adopted.
Mr.. Cooper called up Second Branch reso-
luton creating the Mayor and the Chairmen
of the Commuters of Education of the two
Branches, eX-officio members of the Board of
School Commissioners. Rejected by unan-
nous vote,
Mr.. Marley offered a resolution directing in
curry into the propriety Of lessening The pump
tax Adopted.
The bill from the Second Branch relative to |
negroes being upon the street after night, was
rejected.
Mr. Harker called up resolution relative to
serving of warrants and collecting money by
police officers. Adopted. Adjourned.