Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-07-13
City Councils:
LAST NIGHTS PROCEEDINGS.

LAST NIGHTS PROCEEDINGS.
In the absence Of the Mayor, on motion, Mr..
Lsmb was called TO the chair.
The following members were present: MesSrs.
Berger, Berberet Botsford, Black, Gill, Echols,
Forbes, Goodrich, Holiday, Hallowell, Sweeney,
Tanner, Tharp Wilson, Wait and Yarnall.
The Committee on y alter Works reported, rec
onmenlinr the payment of The account of Hobbs
& TAYLOR the laying OF 800 feet of water pipe on
Quincy street, and the extension of the pipes
down Byron street 10 the alley between Monroe
and Hampden Streets and along that alley as Ear
as may be deemed expedieMt, the Improvements
TO be made on one and two years credit. On mo-
ten, the1epoTt was adopted.
The Committee on Ordinances reported an ordi-
nrnce assessing special tax on real estate ian
increase of 25 per cent on the present tax.)
On motion of Mr.. Forbes, the ordinance was
laid for action at the next meeting and order
ed to be published in the city papers.
An ordinance f'r the protection of the Fire En-
gints and apparatus. Imposing fine of $50 for
injuring or defacing them) was reported and pas
sed.
On motion of DR.. Tanner, commtte of five
appointed to examine the books Of the Alder
man Of each ward. Committee: MeSSrs. Holli-
day, Berger, Yarnall, Tanner, and Echols.
On motion of Mr.. Berger ordered that the books
Of the former Alderman of the 5th ward be placed
in the hands of The present Alderman of that
ward
The committee accounts reported that the
lost Wh'rfRegister had not been found, and re-
commend that the City ..Attorney be instructed
Ia
sary for the collection of such sum as may be due
IRON the late Wharfmaster, J. E. Bier; and that
sll6i'5O be placed to the crcGit of Thos. Camp
VsIl' collector of asseSsmentS-adopted.
The subject Of The draining of North street, was
Referred to the committee on streets and alleys
with authortyto act.
On motion of Mr.. Forbes, ordered that the sew
The extended along Market street, c. W., from
Division 10 First s,rtet.
on motion of Mr.. Black, committee of three
was appointed 10 test the Hay Scales
ErTroAs.-Of S. Il. Needhouse for coffee
house Of 81 grade, 2d cInss-laid ON the table
vi HeaOn aud King, granted.
VI Mr. Ii,nrY, for removal OF lamp post, granted.
Of John Hughes. charging Mr.. Black with
''ttI"eFy and corrapticn" &c, referred 10 the fol-
4aFna' tlall"well and ForIs.
VI 4. Horn for remission of fine, laid on the
table.
VI GoFion Robinson and others, for permission
0''s well on the Island granted.
vi H. II. liubbeIl anu offers, for completion f
"e graft OF Webster street, granted.
OPP. Ritz REFEREED
vi Wm. Fox, laid on the table
OH H. Hegner,
vi "m Armstrong, &c
vi Hugh King, rejected.
olP"trick Lyons, granted.
VI LoaiS Keller,
vi lEoS Curtis, laid on the table.
VI a. s. Glenn and others referred.
uiJohn Hrgner, granted.
An appropriation of $3.50 was made 10 the
'uaFdS FIFE Company fer the. purchase of uniform.
-, 'o"tIly statement of the Superintendent of the
''ef Works, received and accounts ordered 10
lie paid
paid. - -
vi Inc motion to grant Mrs. Seuber, of the first
follows: -
Aye'-Nlessrs. Black, Berger, Botsford, Berbe-
,s'' Forbes, Gill, Lamb. Tanner. Wait and Var
~ MOy'-Messrs. Echols. Goodrich, Holiday,
"s,'0"e'' Hartman. Sweeney, Tharp and Wilson
o.dsFea' that when the conncil adiourns, it ad-
Jul" 10 meet Wednesday evening.
Va motion of Mr.. Sweeney, ordered that water
"u"S he placed in the rear of the new Presbyte-
nan Church in the first ward.
Adjourned.