Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-12
CITY COUNCIL.

At monthly meeting on Monday 10Th nst-Present .
g. A. Myers. President James Knniard, J. NJ. Car
rinRton, TAFT, X. y. Hsskins J. E. Heath, Jos. Mayo
j. NJ. Wiekham, J. ). Cnskie, and K. w. HuxaII
The bonds Of William BuIk, Luther Libby, and John
Lester, as Port Wardens, submitted and respective
ly approved.
The bono Of Thomas Lee Inspector of coal carts &C.
was submitted and approved
communication having been received from John
wight Cry Collector stating the appointment Of Thomas
Staples his Deputy subject the approval of the Coun-
Gil the said appointment approved.
report was submitted from VIM. Burk Harbour Mast
e stating his action under the resolution Of the Council
relative TO the removal Of the old sch Caroline from the
river and report was also received from the Port War
dens. TO whom referred the petition Of j. Null to be
allowed compensation for the anchors and cables attached
TO said MISUNDERSTANDING in their report the facts Of the
case within their knowledge.
And, on motion Of Mr. Wickham the reports were laid
the table.
A st Of the intermens in Shockoe Hill BuryinE Ground
for three months ending 3lst July last laid on the
table
A communication from the City Surveyor stating the
cost Of the arch and cuver Shockoe creek Broad
street, and Of filling the said between Mayo and l7h
street, read
And motion Of Mr.. Wickham il was referred TO the
Committee OF Finance
On motion Of DIR. HsIall,
Resolved, That the sum Of $50 be appropriated for
the improvement OF Shockoe Hill BurynR Ground.
The following Report presented from the Com
msioners Of Streets for Jefferson Ward, and approved
viz:
At meeting Of the Commissioners Of Streets for JEFF
isrson Ward, the 7th August 1876, the following ro
solution adopted and ordered to be reported 10 the
Council:
Resolved, That the Commissioners Of Streets for JEFF
iersOn Ward, be authorized for the construc
ton Of Culyert under Grace and l7h Street, to
extent exceeding 60 feet Provided the cost there
Of, shall noteGceod $500.
On motion Of Mr.. Darlington,
Resolved That the City Surveyor cause tho footbridgo
across the gully the Eastern side Of 18Th and Grace
Streets to be roPared Provided the thereof shall not
exceed $40.
Mr. Heath presented the following Report
The Committee for the City Spring. have had under con-
sderaion the memorial Of X. g. Gooch asking that the
Council should make appropriation for enclosure on
the North side Of the lot, in order protect the family
from various annoyances 10 which they subject. The
Committee satisfied Of the existence Of the annoyan-
ees complained o. and recommend that half Of the
annual appropriation to ths City Spring be applied
that object The residue Of the annual appropriation,
will be necessary to make improvements tho lot
itself. which s In very Bad order and ought be impro.
we'd.
The Report approved by the Council.
On motion Of Mr.. Heath.
Resolved That the architects engaged in the improve
ment and repair Of the Capitol, have permission
sufficient quantity Of water from the hydronts the Pub.
lie Square, 20 enable them do succong and plaster.
ing Of the walls
On motion Of Mr.. Heath,
Resolved That Committee be appointed 70 report
ordnance amending ian ordinance regulate the ma
nulsoiure and sale OF bfead"-passed June 9Th, 1929.
Cofnmiuoc-Mossrs. Heath, Wiokham and Harall.