The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-07-19


met last evening for the usual weekly transaction
of business. In the absence of the Recorder, Aid.
Godng was called to the Chair.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
On hand at last report. SN " oeo 90
Received since 4V Sss9SS99a9 62
Remaining on hand ..........,............. $9'2 70
communication from the Treasurer was read,
announcing that in obedience to resolution of the
Council he had purchased from A. Lanlear $25, 900
IN bonds, which were Immediately cancelled.
Mr. Peters moved resolution, which was adopt
ed that advertisements be given in the public prints
that the Corporation will receive proposals for the
purchase Of S25, coo, in bonds by them, up to the
LIST Of November next
The Surveyor made two communications one of
them was to the effect that Mr.. John Quirk had
failed in his contract to clean the streets secondly
that he had communicated with the Gas Company,
relative to the style Of banquetes, ETC., IN which
they were concerned. Referred to the Committee
on Streets and Landings.
Certain resolutions passed at the last meeting OF
the General Council, relating 10 expenses incurred
by the Charity Hospital, amounting TO $ll,352 50,
by providing for the treamentsof poor sick emu
grants and others, during last year, and which the
Administrators of that Institution claim from the
three Municipalities, TO be reimbursed.
A petition from twenty Of the men lately IN the
employ Of Mrs. Irwin. contractor for cleaning the
streets, was read, in which they call on the Council
10 see them paid wages due by that lady. Referred
A petition from Mr.. J. 7. Bray, Wood Inspector
complaining that his remuneration, up to this tme
has been only S22 so, and begs for an appropra-
ton OF $500, sum not more than covering the eX-
penses he has incurred Referred to the Finance
Committee.
Mr. Peters presented two resolutions 1sf Author
iZng the Comptroller and Treasurer TO borrow
$4,000, to meet deficiencies, that sum to be repaid
in January and February next to the lenders, with
interest not to exceed s per cent per annum. ID.
That the tax on real estate and slaves be specially
pledged for the repayment of the before mentioned
sum Of $4,000.
II is important to know, added Mr.. Peters, that in
thus anticipating portion OF the revenue Oh 1919,
no inconvenience will thereby result to the Ireasu-
nv during that year II the rate of taxation remain
The same as at present, the revenue of lS49, from
all sources, viii be about $S90,OOO.
The current expenditures viii be about $40 90l
~
Totar $40 Coz
Excess. 80 e.. 800 - 80 7,
leaving an excess applicable to the reduction oil The
debt and for public Improvement Oh lour huluIe'
and fifty thousand dollars
Mr. Renshaw presented a resolution accepting th'
offer of IL. Howard, to make ballast ROAD iron
Canal street to the Triangle buildings. AuoP'ed
Several other resolutions for amelloratl0ls IN t
streets and thoroughfares were presented py TIA
gentleman and adopted.
Mr. Marks, from the Police Committee, reporie'
against rembursng certain petitioners whose WIN
dows had been broken by the discharge Oh callIioi
in Canal street. The COMMITTEES will prepare a.
ordinance that win have the effect OF preventing
such annoyance in the streets in future.
Mr.. Marks also presented resolution instruetin
the Captain of the Night-Watch 10 cause all hog
found in the streets, contrary to the ordinances,
be killed. Adopted.
A resolution was presented by Mr. Peters, accept
ing the proposal by Messrs. Masterton e. Smith, .
furnish all the marble necessary TO complete tn
building of the new Municipal Hall, under certau
conditions for payment, ETC., specified. Adopted
Dr. Graham stated that by next Tuesday he woul
be prepared with report on the charges preferre
by the Grand Jury against the Warden OF tn
Workhouse. -,
Mr.. Marks presented a resolution, which wa
adopted, directing the placing ef lamps tbfeushog
Pefdldo Adienfnsai