The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-11-06

message received from the Mayor referring,
siderable length, to the will of the late John McDonogh 1t
points out the time and mode in which commissioners for the
management OF the general the supervision of the Poor
Asylum and the administration of the School Fund.- to be
elected and earnestly recommends the best of
ing out the wishes the estator the selection of competeut
and trustworthy men for these Offices
On motion, the matter relating to the will of McDonogh
was referred to the Special Committee already appointed to
consider the subject
A report received from Captain Forno in relation to
the distribution of the night watch. Referred to the Police
Committee.
communication received from large number of ship
nster, in relation to the petition recently presented by la
borers against the of horses in loading and unloading
ships. The snip that the prohibition of the
use of horses woud be detrimental their interests both
peeunary and In regard to dispatch The matter was re-
tenedto the Committee on Streets and Landings.
communication received from Messrs. J. Bayou aud
Barbour, in relation to Slaves by them placed in
the Second Municipality wOrkhouse in 1885, they being in
litigation The communication states that when the slaves
were placed in the workhouse, they sstto work
usual and the expected to realize the OF 70 cents
per day forthelabor. Instead of that, the Warden
brings ina bill Of upwards OF $500 for their maintenance
The matter referred to the Committee Work houses
Apetiton, numeOusy signed by residents and property
holders on BaFonne street, complaining OF the press
situated said street, between Poydras and Heva Streets
as nuisance was received. Referred the Committee
Police.
petition received praying fothe privilege cree
ug cosmorama the neutral ground in Canal street. Re-
Terrell TO the Police Committee
The executors Of the late John Duggan notified the Couu
oil that the right Of said Duggau in the Second Municipality
Ferry and the lease of the bad been transferred Mr.
John X. DAVIS. The subject referred the Committee
on stre Is and Landings.
Tie Peoorie- submitted letter to the Council, asking
what .iGJ -huu.l Je male Of the articles accommodating
10 the Police oce which articles and property have been
taken from prisoners and not claimed The matter was
referred to committee, with Instructions to report at the
next meeting
Mr. Renshaw on behalf Of the Finance Committee intro
duced resolution declaring the ente limits of the Munc
pay urban. Considerable discussion followed but theresa
luton was finally adopted.
The gentleman, in his place Chairman ofihe Com
mittee Streets and Landings, offered resolution author
zing the Surveyor to have ditch dug along the
Felicity road. Adopted.
Mr.. Marks, from the Fire Committee, offered resolution
authorizing the Surveyor to contract in conformity with The
Mayors adjudication, for budng engine houses for Fin
Companies Nos II and IS. Adopted.
Mr. Marks from the special committee appointed to in.
vesgae the circumstances connected with the late disturb
anGeat the fire on Constance street, submitted lengthy
report and series of resolutions. Mr.. NJ stated that the
committee had been assisted in the investigation by commit
tees from Fire Companies Nos. and a. A large amour
OF testimony had been taken in writing and it read b!
Mr.. Marks the Council He stated that from the evidenc
appeared thata brutal attack had been made Mr. Par
mls, foreman Of No. q by named Maserson, belong
to No. H. but that the company did participate in tn
row. and in the opinion of the committee the whole com
pany should be ceusured. Mr.. Marks then offered tn
following resolutions, which, after discussion
adopted by vote of Il to 1:
Res0tUed, That in consequence of VIM, Masters0n, o
Philadelphla Fge Company 20. a. having made waGto
Fire Company No z, fire which took pace Consane
street, the night of the 18th OCtoberhat Philadelphia
Fine Company No A. be and is hereby required to
special nesting Of said Company within five days after th
passage of these resolutions I'D then and there (whout
tanng Orreceiyng the resignation of said VIM. Masteson
expe said Masterson from said Company for conduct
worthy fireman.
Res0iDed, That Philadelphia Fire Company No. Il
through th Secretary, inform this Counsel Tits sesO
oil the conslmmaiion OF this measure with pledge on the
admitted member of said Company.
Res0kUed That in the event Of the failure refusal
Philadelphia Fire Company NO IA, to fully carry out Il
tenor and spirit Of The above resolutions then it hereL
made the duty OF the Comptroller issue
said company under the Council appropriation III
Companies, and it is further made the duty of the Sueyo
~ the of this Municipality, to take possession Of Il
Engine House, Engine, apparatus, ETC. of said Compsn
tFe property Of this Municipality, holding them subject
the order and disposition of this Council.