The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-19

evenngRecorder Caldwell in the ohar-tweIve memh.,.
present
The following is the weekly report of the Treasurer:
Baance on hand at last report. $I9 SAC a.
ne'eiVed SINCE 23035 u
n;hn... t42 6s1 Is
Dlsuufseu. A,laS 36
Balance hand. als, 54a 70
message was received from the Mayor relative to pro-
ecvs evees, to the city against inundation His
honor transmitted two citations, in suits commenced
the Second Municipality and also the resolution of the First
Municipality Council, authorizing the Surveyors erect
certain protective levees.
His Honor also transmitted resolution of the First NUM-
cpay Council authorizing the raising Of the side walks of
Canal street. near the river, and inviting the Second Munich
pality Council to cooperate in the work.
The suit Of w. Dobear brought for damages incurred
by the overflow of S49 The petition alleges that if the
Council Of Municipality No. Two had exercised due caution
the injury sustained by plaintiff would have occurred
Damages laid at 5000.
T. A Dupn agent also brings su for 1880 damages for
the burning OF the building at the Of Perddo and Cir
Gus streets, which, will be recoleced, burned by
mob during the Presidential campaign of 1913.
The two suits referred the Attorney Of the Munich
paly, and the other matters the messages the Commit
tee on Streets and Landings.
communication received from the Comptroller trans.
hitting statement of the of building the Municipal
Hall up to the 18th instant. We shall publish the full state
ment to The total of the building 1898 Sol 25
On motion Of Mr. Yapcey, the statement referred back
to the Comptroller with instructions add the Of the
ofuer total cost OF the establishment
| appear The motion prevailed, and the statement
| referred back
The Treasurers for the ending 3 Decem-
Der. 1885, received and referred the Finance Com
mttee.
The business men, and residents on the New Basin
requested the appointment of special day police officer
protect them from thieves. Referred to the Police Com
mittee.
Fire Company No. 5, asked appropriation of $3.50 to
reimburse them for outlays their engine Referred
to the Fire Committee.
letter received from William Creppe the farmer of
ST. Marys Market last claiming damage the
OF $4,000 for the violation of contract the part the NUM-
cpaity, the market-house being leaky. Referred the
Committee on Streets and Landings.
communication received from Liberty Hose Com
pany asking an appropriation for carriage. Referred
TO the Fire Committee.
Dennis Cronan complained that he had not yet received
money for building certain plank roads, and his letter was
referred to the Committee Streets and Landings.
The Committee Streets and Landings reported favor
OF panklng Caope and Soils streets, and the report
adopted. The Mayor authorized advertise the con-
tract.
The Police Committee reported resolution ordering the
poprietos OF the sugar refinery Baonne Perddo
street, to remove the same within thirty days. Adopted
An appropriation was made to Fire Company No. IA, for
building Hose Carriage An appropriation of $500
was also made to Fire Company No. l.
The Police COMMITTEES having reported in favor of the
tnued suspension of Lieut. Hughes pending action for
assault and battery, brought by Waterman Keans and the
report having been adopted, Mr. Shields moved reconsde
ration. Mr. s. thought the Council had nothing to do with
case of assault and battery and that it mpolc to
continue the suspension ofhe officer pending the action He
thought the Council would be obliged pay the Lieutenant
for his services and would be better have the services
MIR. Hooper said if reconsideration was moved, he
would that Hughes be discharged from the Police He
said the conduct of Kearns improper but that Hughes
also acted Improperly. Mr.. Shields said he was satisfied
after the explanation made by Mr. Hooper, the matter
stand it was.
On motion of Major Beard the report of the Police Com
mittee was referred back.
Mr. sewel from the Building Committee reported that
the committee had procured flag for the Municipal Hall,
In accordance with a resolution of the Council.
Mr. Fancy, from the Committee the New Orleans and
Jackson Railroad reported that the survey of route had
been completed The that the report of the
Engineer favorable. 1t will be submitted to the
Council at its next meeting. The distance from the Half
way House, the New Shell Road to the state line is
nnety-two snd half miles
A resou ton offered by Mr. Sewell authorizing the
Mayor to give notice of the next Charter election
Mr. Marks offered substitute and on motion the Wards
were voted for separately.
The Council soon after adj oumed