New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-20

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decks the use ii the members Of this Board asl
leave TO Recommend The adoption Of the same.
I.i. j I.sti1 = !. -.
Resoed, That the searsssntst-Am bssuthorised to
purchase twelve chair for the the Council Cham
Der of the Board Of Asssant Aldermen not to cott over
eighteen dollars each snd desks not to exceed eight
dollars and fifty cents each.
The yeas and nays being called on the passage
Of the above resolution, it was unanimously
adopted:
Mr.. Place, as Chairman, ETC., presented the
following reports, which were adopted
The Finanse Committee. to whom referred reso-
luton adopted by the Board Of Aldermen the 9Th
collect all taxes due said District the collection Of which
suspended by act Of theias Legislature beg leave
to report in favor Of said resolution aud recommend the
concurrence Of this Board therein L. II. Place,
:. LAHArA,
THos. i. LrkDs
The Finance COMMITTEES to whom referred rssoiu-
ton passed by the Board Of Aldermen the 9Th inst
authorizing the Comptroer and Treasurer to settle with
the different officers Of the late Municipalities and Lafay
and them salaries to the LIST inst beg leave
report that in their opinion said resolution direct
violation Of the 12d section Of the Of Consolidation
and respectfully recommend the rejection Of the
J. LArArA,
THos L. LEEDS.
On motion Of Mr.. Place, and the rules being
suspended, the resolution passed by the Board
of Aldermen, authorizing the Collector of Taxes,
Third District, to resume the collection Of taxes
suspended by an act Of the Legislature, was
read and concurred in.
| And the resolution Of the Board Of Aldermen
authorizing the Treasurer and Comptroller to
settle with the officers of the late Municipalities
and City of Lafayette, for their salaries, ETC.,
was rejected. i
The following, presented by Mr.. Place as
| Chairman, etc, was, on motion of Mr.. Derbes,
referred to the City Attorney:
The Finance COMMITTEES to whom referred resoiu-
ton authorizing the Mayor to sell the ground rents
owned by the city beg leave the adoption
of said resolution with the following proviso:
Pford That ali propositions for said ground be-
fore being definitely acted upon by the Mayor shall
the approval Of the Common Council. L. II, PLACE.
1 J. LAEArA,
| THos l.. LEEDS.
Mr.. Bailey, as Chairman Of the Committee on
Streets and Landings, presented the following
reports and resolutions, and the rules being sus-
pended, they were read twice and severalIy
adopted
| The COMMITTEES Streets and Landings to whom was
referred the resolution offered by Mr. Forbes relative
filling the triangular piece of ground at the ntersec
ton of Race and New Levee streets beg leave report
that they learn from the Surveyor that he will haye
spare earth in the neghborhood which will be vel.
adapted for the purpose, your Committee therefore
| the following resolution N. E. BAILEY,
4 T. B. DoLHosDk,
| r. B. SYKES,
Resoiued That the Surveyor and he hereby auhor-
zed to nave the triangular space at the Intersection q
Race and New Levee streets filled with the spare earth
taken from Annunciaon street, when the graded
for the laying of square block pavement much of the
| same as may be necessary for the purpose.
The Committee on Streets and Landings to whom was
referred the communication of Mr. G. Jones relative
placing hydrant in Lafayette Square beg leave to report
small advantage to the children who go there play
| and would otherwise be great nuisance.
| j. LANATA,
T. b. DoLHoNDx,
r. B. SYKES.
The Committee on Streets and Landings to whom was
referred the petition of Mr. Almndinger asking chang
in his contract for running the Draining Machine Of the
Third District report that committee good
setting bad precedent therefore report against it.
l . N. E. BAILEY,
j. LANArA
/ T. B. DoLHoypE,
1 l. r. B. sykes
The Committee Streets and Landings, to whom was
referred the petition of Mr. Lasrade relative to the
ton Of additional stands the sides of Poydras
report in favor OF the same and the follow
ing resolution: n. 3. BAILEY,
7. B. DoLHoNDH,
J. LANArA,
II R. b. SYKES
Reso!red That B. Laerade lessee of Poydras Market
authorized to place additional stands on the north and
south sides ofaid Market said stands to be in accordance
with those already erected to be approved by the Sur
provided they do not interiors with the outlets Of
said Market and be erected at the cost of said lessee To
remain during the pleasure of the Council.
The Committee on Streets and Landings to whom
referred that part of the Surveyors Communication
tive to sewerage drainage etc. beg to report TINT they
find the present city grade has baen carried Grayer
street to Gavez street which grade with the
3Onc curb sone bring banquettes ten inches below
the natural level Of the lowest ground thereby causing
the street and sidewalk to be overflow every
rain They further learn that the additional cost of curt
,r rAnin
Canal street the New Canal Claiborne Gayez streets
will exceed fifty thousand dollars which sum will almost
city rapidly extending back it is highly important that
some system should be adopted vt early period
enable the Surveyors to establish grades accordingly
thereby saving the expense OF future alterations they
therefore offer the following resolution
R. B. SYKES,
| , -.. n Il. BAILEY
1 7. b. DoLHospE,
Respred, That the Surveyor be and he is hereby re
quested to prepare and submit to the Council plan
the establishment of system Of sewerage drainage snG
grades for the city of NewOresns
The Committee Streets and Landings to whom was
the resolution Of Mr. Nixon relative the
ing of Canal street beg leave to report that the Councils
Of Municipality No. One and Two have taken the
sary steps to have Commissioners appointed according
Court-oppostion filed to said tabeau and the
has not been tried Your committee offer the following
resolution. Il. B. SYKES, sA
Il T. B. DoLHoNpE,
Il N. e. BAILEY,
G. LANArA.
Resolved That the City Attorney be- and he is hereby
directed take the legal steps to have the
between the First and Second Municipalities aud thu
property holders Canal street. who have hed oppos
ton to the opening of said street. tried at early period
The Committee on Streets and Landings. to whom wal
referred the petition of suhdry inhabtants residing
around Lafayette Square and its vicinity, complaining
against the of said Square for exhibitions fireworks
respectfully report that they have examined into thu
Of complaint and believe such exhibitions hasar
dous to the property situated around said Square,
that the Square is much abused by digging great
Der Of deep holes for the purpose of setting in posts
build the frame work for said exhibitions, and also tn
injury done to the young trees that have cost the cit
considerable labor and money to the present day.
Your Committee would, therefore, report against
further Of said Square for fireworks similar exhb
tions, and offer the following ordinance
i N E. BAILEY,
,t 7. B. DoLHoNDE,
R. B. SYKEs,
Be it ordained That from and after the passage Of tb
ordinance, the Public Squares of this city shall not
for any displays Of fireworks performance
Companies any similar exhibitions, under penalty
fine of one hundred dollars ,
On motion of Mr.. Bailey, that part Of tn
Surveyors letter of the -. inst, relative t.
the supply of hose for the Fire Department, wa
referred to the Committee on Fire.
, Mr.. Bailey, as Chairman, etc., presented tn
, following reports and resolutions, and the rule
being suspended, they were read second tim
, and severally adopted: