The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-12

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Allen & Psxtcn S account of $50 60 for blankets
furnished at the late fire. having been reported upon
| favcrably by the committee on claims, was, on mo-
ton, allowed. f
The committee on claims having reported adverse.
ly Mr.. Robt. Burnsides account for services
assessor, motion, rejected
The committee on claims made the following re-
port on A. l.. Heine's account for extending The
ableau and making out bills for colector-Mr Burn.
side, the town assessor, owes the above account,
any one owes it. Your committee recommend itsre
lection as debt against the corporation.
(Slgned) w. W. GEORGE, Gilman
On motion of trustee Mutt, the above accouutwa
allowed and charged to R. Burnside, assessor.
The bill Of South Western Of So % for printinsln
the year 1853, allowed. The same for sa5 O0
for printing in 1853, was rejected recommended
by the committee claims.
H. P. Savery's account against the corporation Of
$l4S so Tor letting out ferry ringing bell and re-
moving nui~ances, vas on motion of trustee George
allowed, less ten dollars.
Trustee Mutt offered the following ordinances,
which were put to vote by the mayor and adopted
viz
Be it ordained by the mayor and trustees Of the
town OF Shreveport in legal assembly convened
That committee Of three be appointed, to recon-
mend suitable place for building wharf, and re-
port said plan and the probable cost, at the next
meeting of the board.
lsigned) J. W, JONES, mayor.
Attest-Richard s Carnes, elk
ne following members were appointed on salo
committee Messrs, Mutt, George and Knox.
Be It ordained BY the mayor and trustees Of the
town of Shreyeport5n legal assembly convened hat
five hupdred dollars, be appropriated for The i'm
proyement Of the Texas road from the head Of Texas
street to the limits If the corporation under the SUI
perinlendance Of the street committee:
T. ". Jones account against the corporation for
$67 49, for lumber bought Of him from June 29th to
October Sd, was on motion allowed.
j. H. Reynolds petition praying for relief, was re-
jected.
Trustee George moved repeal an crdine nee pass;
ed january Sd, relative to horses running at large
which motion being seconded, was put to vote ana
carried.
Trustee George offered the following ordinances
which were adopted te-wit,
Be it ordained by the mayor and trustees in Legal
assembly convened, That al ordinance passed oePt.
7th, 1854 relative to contracts be, and the same IS
hereby, repealed
Attest-R S. Carnes, el'k
Be it ordained, &c That an ordinance passed Jan
uary 7th 1854, prohibiting auetioneers from selling
goods the Sidewalks be, and the same Is here5y'
repealed: provided, however, that the SAID sue,
walks shall not at any time be so blocked up as ~
prevent Ps,sss5 free and easy sss565sS rs mayor
AttestsR. s. caraes, cl'k.
Trustee Mutt offered the following ordinance
which was put to voFe by the mayor and adopted.
Be it ordained by the mayor and trustees Of the
town Of Shreveport il Legal assembly conSeneSu,'
hat from and after the PRONUNCIATION OF thIs 49,
nance, it shall not be lawful for drays and carts W.
exceped) to do any business. OF run on me
streets within the corporate limits Of The town OF
Shreveport, afte 9 o'clock \. NJ, on Sun lays. For
each aud every violation, Of this ordinance shall on
conviction be fined the OF dollars and cost
to be collected before the any court Of COM
petens Jurisdiction.
{Sgned) J. W. JONES, mayor
Attest-achard S. Carnes, elm
On motion the beard adjourned until tire next re-
guIar meeting. j. " JONES, mayer:
httest-RIcHARp S. CaRsrs. elk,