Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-10
Proceedings
OF THE CITY COUNCIL.


Settles, and Robt. RufFner; a ward, A. S. Rob-
ards and Francis Schneider; Sd ward, Acc.
GanO, =. d. Bowling and Hudson Martin
Absent--H. Westfali, Of III ward.
The Mayor nominated for confirmation by
the City Council, Nathaniel Dick, Captain Of
the City Police; and VIM. Oldham, WIN. r. Da-
Wis and Daniel Lively, Phssacs in ths City
Guard. His Honor remarked that these gem
tlemen were appointed by the county court as a
County Patrol, and, living in Hannibal, and be-
ing out at night, it would be more convenient
for them 10 perform the duties Of City Guard.
He therefore, in conformity to the City ordi-
nances, nominated them for the consideration Of
the city council. He suggested the propriety
Of Oppropriating $50 month for the purposes
of night watch Of the city, or 81 so apiece, and
that the four gentlemen just nominated as the
City Guard, or two Of them, be required TO be
cut four hours each night, and that, whenever,
in the judgment of the Mayor and two council
men, it was thought proper to detail two or
more of them, for greater length of time, that
they be paid in proportion.
Mr.. +. Schneider, Chairman Of the Commit
ice on Roads, reported the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, BY the city council, that Craig's
Alley, from Freshs stone house south, be gra-
ded, beginning ten feet from the east side of
said Alley; grade ten feet with slope Of ten
feet more to the west edge Of the Alley the
grading 10 be extended south 100 Yards; the
oonf 10 hauo J;rt. orJ Al, Ct.oo. g..
missioner is hereby directed 10 advertise for
proposals FOR grading the same.
Mr.. Gano called for an estimate of the sup.
posed expenses. a4"Hi
Mr.. Schneider said no estimate had been
made, but supposed the amount of excavation
in the resolution was about 1000
yards, and that the cost would be probably Is
cents per yard. f'f.
Mr.. Richards suggested the withdrawal Of the
resolution until it could be ascertained where
the exca' alton could be used as embankment to
the best advantage, as we had frequently diff
Guilty in obtaining material for embankment.
Mr.. Schneider wished immediate action, as
there had been too much delay already.
Mr.. Bowling suggested that whoever OBJ
tained the contract for the excavation should be
to deposite it at certain places named
say on Front street, below Bird; on Centre
street, between Fiss: .nd Second; or such pia-
ces as the committee on streets and alleys might
designate, which should be put in the con-
tract.
Mr.. Gano said leveling and embankment were
much needed on Front street, from Fuqua's
corner to Samuel & Moss's. ONT HT0I
The resolution was referred 10 the committee
on streets and alleys,
Mr.. Bowling, from committee on claims, laid
before the Board considerable number of ac-
counts, all Of which were allowed, except two.
One Of the rejected claims was a bill from Mr..
Callahan for boarding sick man nine weeks.
It appeared that the man has recovered, and is
able to work and pay his own bills. The other
rejected bill was from DR.. d. T. Morton, for
medical attendance on the family of Mr..
Il appeared that the family was in distress, but
t was owing to Mr. 5 propensity for loaf
ng, as he can always get work, and sometimes
Turing the winter, has earned 50 week.
The Mayor stated that he had claim for 81
'aid to Mr.. Jer. Smith, for wooden culvert on
Centre street, and another for So for sending
nan TO his home, who seemed to be in starving
condition. As we have now no calaboose or
Door house, he thought proper TO send the man
ZONE, 30 miles distant, in Rails county, by al
hance conveyance. Both claims allowed.
A motion was made 10 release Capt. Richards
ron his liability for McClain's fine, and he was
aled on TO state the circumstances.
Mr.. Robards said he felt some delicacy in do
ng so. but the amount of il was that McClain,
IS frequently happened, got drunk, and was in
arcerated in the calaboose. McClain's wife,
Who was in helpless condition, solicited his re-
ease, aad Mr.. Robards, who was then Mayor
no lem. in Mr. Selmes' absence, disliking to use
lis authority by ordering his release, because
&c feared il would be setting troublesome pre-
edent, went McClain's security for the amount
{ his fine. Mccain died, and his widow is
Unable to refund the money. After this expla-
stion, resolution was adopted 10 refund 10
;apt. RObards the amount Of fine for which he
bus became liable.
Mayor Selmes suggested that as many of the
laims presented were for work on Market
trset, it would be better to take some steps to
ut that street at once in condition to compare
lvOrably with the plank road It costs nearly
) much to keep patching that street, as it would
put it in permanently good condition.
A resolution in relatiOn to supplying all the
lblic wells with chains and buckets, ELECTED
,me debate.
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