Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-10

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alDut turning over the pumps TO the citizens
He had been member of the, council long
time, and every meeting there waS something
about repairing pumps. Every month the same
old song was sung 20 The same old tune
"pmps! pumps! pumps!" And all the time
these pumps were pumping money out Of the
city.
| Mr.. Robards suggested some improvements,
rendering them more convenient where families
found il necessary to send small children for
water.
Mr.. Settles was in favor of the city refusing
TO pay any further attention to the pumps.
The following resolution was finally adopt
cd:
On motion Of Mr.. Schneider,
Resolved, That the street commissioner be
instructed, under the directions of the commit
tee on wells, to put in all the wells now out of
order, bucket and chain, and turn the same
over to the neighbOrhOod.
Mr.. Brice, from committee on nuisances, re-
ported dead horses at foot Of Rock street. Re-
ferred TO street commissioner, as embraced in
the range Of his official duties, and to whom the
report should have been first made.
Bids for city printing read and referred to
committee on finance, with instructions to a.
ward.
On motion Of Mr.. Schneider, the council pro-
ceeded to the election of Assessor. Mr.. Levi
Westfall and Mr., Joshua Mitchell were nom-
mated. On counting the ballots they were
found four for Westfall and four for Mitchell.
The Mayor gave the casting vote in favor of
Westfall. -----.--.--
Onmotion Of Mr.. Martin. the council then
proceeded to consider the election of Clerk and
Auditor. After discussion, Il was, on motion
of Mr.. Bowling,
Resolved, That the council defer the election
of City Clerk.
Mr.. Bowling made some remarks in refer
ence to the OneTous expense heaped on the city
by transient paupers, or helpless pilgrims,
throwing themselves on the. city for relief
Many such come from various parts Of Rails
and Marion counties; indeed, we appear to be
the victims of all Of them in both counties. He
therefore moved the appointment of committee
composed Of the Mayor and one councilman
from each ward, to confer with the county
courts of Marion and Rails, with regard to the
erection OF a poor and workhouse. An amend
ment was accepted BY Mr.. Bowling, snb.,it.-
ting committe on finance in place of one cour-
Gilman from each ward. The committee on
finance are Messrs. Richards, Bowling and
Gano.
Mr.. Richards thought it useless TO visit thcv
Rails county court, as that body could not go
beyond its powers by making appropriations for
objects not within the county limits, however
much the people might desire to contribute to-
such an establishment. For himself he fulIvl
favored the project; he had no doubt that some
had died from neglect; not that our citizens were
illiberal or wanting in generosity, but neglect
was unavoidable. He was in favor Of petition
ing our own county court to help us. He spOket
of an instance where it had been the practice to
pay private families for boarding persons who
were destitute and deemed incapable of taking
care of themselves. A poor house was built,
and the result was reduction of 100 per cent.
in the amount of apparent destituton. People !
who had been boarding in private families at the
public expense, would not go to the poor house,
but preferred going to work. If any way Of
approaching Rails could be devised, he was will !
ling TO apply for assistance in that quarter. -
Mr.. Gano thought the two county courts
would not work together; but an application TO
Rails county court would enlist the attention of |
the people, and secure private contributions.
Mr.. Richards said it had just been suggested
TO him that we might obtain contributions from
both counties, build poor house on the bounda- I
ry line, and use it for both counties. Such ana
arrangement would just suit us, because local.
ity could be found at q convenient distance fronf
this city. However, all of that nature would
be properly left 10 the committee. He stated
for the information of the committee that tfel
Rails county court would be in this city next
Monday, at a meeting for the election Of plank
road directors.
The following is the resolution as amended
and adopted: 2
Resolved, That the Mayor and finance com
mlttee be instructed TO confer with the county
courts OF Marion and Rails, relative 10 the
building of Poor and Work House for the
comfort and support of the distressed of said
counties and this city, and report to this oOun-
Gil. - '
Mr.. Gano suggested the appointment OF
committee to report to next meeting plan for
building Town Hall and CalabOOse together. |
Mr.. Martin was in favor of advertising for 9
design offering a premium for the best de.
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