New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-06


DistricD were referred to the Finance Committee
mending Mr. Joseph c. Williams, who is an ap-
plicant for the appointment of Engineer Of the
Draining Machine in the Fourth District, was
laid on the table subject to call.
A letter from Joseph G. Williams, candidate
for the appointment of Engineer of the Drain
ing Machine of the Fourth District, was laid on
the table, subject to call.
A communicat ton from Mr.. Vaught, Recorder
Of the First District was read, asking that the
ordinances of the city be extended over the city
of Lafayette, and stating also that his office
was bare of the necessary blanks to carry on the
business.
Mr.. Burke presented the following resolutions,
which were adopted, the rules being dispensed
with:
Resoled That the Recorder of the Fourth District be
to purchase the necessary books and blanks
the of his office.
Resoed That the ordinances in force in the city
of NewOreans be extended the former city of La
yette now the Fouih District of the city Of
A letter from Jacob Bergold, praying that q
cash warrant be issued in his favor to replace
one lost by him, viz number 1885 for the sum
Of $s3l 49, was, on motion, referred to the FL
nance Committee.
A communication from the Hook and Ladder
Company No. l, of the Fourth District, was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
letter from Mr.. 7. J. Spear was referred
to the Committee on Streets and Landings.
A letter from Mr.. Frank Buchanan, candidate
for the office of Collector of Levee Dues, was laid
on the table subject to call
A letter from Mr. Samuel Caldwell, candidate
for the office of Captain of the Night Watch. was
read and referred to the Mayor.
letter from Mr.. ]. G. Wingard, candidate
for the Office of Collector of Levee Dues, with
accompanying recommendations, was laid on the
table subject to call
A letter from Mr. J. B. McLin, candidate for
the office of Collector of Levee Dues, was laid on
the table subject to call.
CALL OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Giquel, Chairman of the Fire Committee,
offered the following report and resolution,
which were adopted, the rules being suspended
70 the Hon Board Of Aldermen Of Ms City Of New Orleans:
GENTLEMEN-The Fire Committee. to whom referred
the memorial of the several Fire Hose and Hook and Lad
der Companies of this city under date of April sh 1852
beg leave to offer the following resolution in connection
with the first part of said memorial Other subjects
nccted with the Fire Department your Committee will
take the earliest opportunity to report upon.
Respectfully, i. GlquE1. Chairman.
JAS. STocKToN
Neworoans May 4. 1852 ARNOLD Harms
Resolsd That the Surveyor be requested furnish the
Common Council of this city with design and specifca-
ions of the probable cost of Watch Tower be located
on Canal street. at such point may be designated by
the the and Street Commissioner; said
Watch Tower to be not less than seventy feet high with
suitable Alarm Bell of such size the wants of this
city and the Fire Department may require; and said
with usefulness.
Mr.. W. c. c. Claiborne, On behalf of the Ju-
dietary Committee, to whom was referred that
portion of the Mayors message relative to the
services rendered by Mr.. Preaux, in defending
suits instituted against the Board fLiquidators,
offered the following resolution, which was
adopted, the rules being dispensed with
Resoteed That the Comptroller be. and is hereby. in
ruced to issue his warrant upon the Treasurer for the
sum OF five hundred dollars. in favor of Mr. Robert
Preaux for services rendered the said Robert Preaux
as Attorney in defending various suits brought against
the late Board of Lquidators of the city debt of New
Orleans
Mr.. Giquel offered the following resolution,
which was adopted, the rules being dispensed
with:
Resored That the Committee Streets and Landings
be- and are hereby request to present meet
ing an ordinance regulating the collections of evee
| and creating the necessary officers.
Mr. Clark offered the following resolution,
which was adopted, the rules being dispensed
with:
Resolrd That the Treasurer pay upon the of
the Mayor to E. A. Michel. Sergeant Arms of the
Board OF Aldermen forty dollars for contingent expenses
of the Board.
bill from Mr.. G. Bumback, for desks, car
pets. etc., in the chamber fitted up for the Board
of Aldermen, was referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
Mr.. Lugenbuhl offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted, the rules being dis
pensed with:
Resolyed That the Committee on Judiciary be- and is
hereby requested to to this Council ordinances
providing for the appointment election of such officers
of the Corporation are not now provided for.
Mr.. Harris moved that when this Board ad-
journ, it shall adjourn to Thursday evening, at
six o'clock Adopted
Mr.. Converse moved to adjourn for the pur-
pose of proceeding to the Assistant Board and
electing the Board of School Directors, pursu-
ant to the provisions of an ordinance relating
to School Directors. Adopted.
The Board of Aldermen having met the Board
of Assistant Aldermen in their hall; the Presi-
dent and Secretary of the Board of Aldermen
having taken their seats, the rolls were called
Present, W. G. G. Claiborne, President pro
tenn, Messrs Burke, Clarke, Converse, Gasquet,
Giquel, Harris, Labatut, Lugenbuhl, Sewell,
and Stockton, of the Board of Aldermen-1l
Messrs. Alpuente, Andrews, Bailey, Burthe,
Derbes, Dolhonde, Hermann, Lanata, Leeds,
Lusto, Mackey, Nixon, Place, Ramos, Shaw
Stevenson, Stetson, Sykes, Watkins, Wilson,
Wiltz and Winston, of the Board of Assistant
Aldermen-22
Mr.. Burke moved to take recess of five
minutes, which was adopted
The Common Council, having reassembled
proceeded to the election of Directors of Public
Schools for the several districts of the City of
New Orleans.
For Directors Of the Public Schools of the
First District.
Mr.. JAS. CoPEs received tl votes of Messrs.
Converse, Giquel, Lugenbuhl, Stockton, Alpu-
ente, Andrews, Bailey, Burthe, Derbes, Dol
honde, Hermann, Lanata, Leeds ,Lusto, Mackey,
Nixon, Place, Shaw, Stevenson, Stetson, Sykes,
Watkins, Wilson and Winston-24
g. RAwLE received the unanimous vote.
F. CAMERDEN received the votes of Messrs.
Converse. Giquel, Lugenbuhl, Stockton, Alpu-
ente, Andrews, Bailey, Burthe, Derbes, Dol
honde, Hermann, Lanata, Leeds, Lusto,
Mackey, Nixon, Place, Shaw, Stevenson,
Sykes, Watkins and Winston-23.
J. O. HARRIS received the votes of Messrs,
Converse, Giquel, Lugenbuhl, Stockton, Al
puente, Andrews, Bailey, Burthe, Derbes, Dol
honde, Hermann, Lanata, Leeds, Mackey,
Nixon, Place. Shaw, Stevenson, Stetson, Sykes,