Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-25
CITY COUNCIL.

lHUksnAfi Oct' Zcu, 1000
At the regular meeting Of the Board of Mayor
and Alderman,
Mr.. Fogg, from the Finance Committee, pre-
scented the reports of the Water Tax Collector,
which were received. Various accounts were read
and ordered to be paid after being passed upon by
the Finance committee.
Mr. 2orn, from Water Works committee, SUBJ
mitted a report from the superintendent of the
Water Works, which was received aud referred
back to the Water Works committee, with instruc>
lions TO bring in a BILL
Mr. Coleman, from Street committee, reported
the streets in bad order, and recommended in
creased force to work on the streets.
The September report of the Sexton wss report
ed by Mr.. Wilkinson, showing 9s interments for
that month-22 whites and 16 blacks
Mr.. Hsynie reported vacancy in the night po-
lice, owing to the suspension of one of the watch
men.
Mr.. Jones, from Work House committee, SUBJ
mitted the report of the keeper of the work house
for September, which was received.
Mr.. Halle reported the contamination of a con-
tract for the Improvement Of the mouth of the Lick
Branch.
Mr.. Horn presented petition from certain citi.
zens living on college property south of broad
street, praying for the use of water-proposing to
lay the pipe down at their own expense, pay taxes
on their personal property, &c. Referred to water
works committee
Mr.. Couger presented petition from John P
Campbell in regard to numbering houses to the
Corporate limits.
Mr.. Halle presented petition from forty-four
citizens residing Immediately north of the corpora.
ton line, praying to be Incorporated. And Mr.. q.
introduced bill to establish the eth Ward, and de,
fine the boundaries thereof. Passed first and se-
cond times.
Mr.. Halle presented various propositions to sell
lots to the corporation for engine house for
Fire Co. No. 8; and introduced a bill to accept the
propositions of Ira P. Jones' Esq, for a house aud
lot Cherry street. Read first and second times.
Mr.. Mayor Anderson presented several commu,
nications, which were received by the Board
The Mayor also presented the bonds of various
corporation officers, which were accepted.
The Mayor stated that he had suspended one Of
the night police; and the matter being explained,
the Waterman restored to his Office
Mr.. Fogg presented petition from N. G Cot
ton. which was referred to the Finance committee
Mr. Wilkinson moved to pay a Mr. MatGhewson
81 8 So for services as Waterman, due at the time
Of his suspeuson-al sums due being forfeited by
a uspension, according to law. Lost on a call of
the ayes and noes
Mr.. Wilkinson Introduced bill to repeal the
Dog law. Passed on first reading.
Mr.. Coleman introduced bill to change the law
in regard to the appointment of Deputy Marshals,
requiring the appointment Of only two Deputies,
and the election of an assistant keeper Of the work
house, who is to take charge Of the hands who
work the street.
Mr.. Felts offered a resolution to introduce gas
into Capitol Hill Engine House, and the erection of
a lamp post in front of said engine house.
Mr.. Glenn moved to amend by erecting lamp
post on Gay street. near the End Presbyterian
Church. Resolution and amendment adopted
Mr. Glenn offered resolution for street cross.
ing in front Of the 2pd Presbyterian Church
Amended, on motion of Mr.. Wilkinson, to put
down crossings on south Cherry, Mulberry, Ash
and Hickory streets. Adopted
Mr.. Fets offered resolution to open and grade
McLemore street, 10 accordance with a resolution
passed by the old Board. Withdrawn
Mr.. Halle introduced bill to abolish the Office
'f Wharf Master, aud make the City Marshal per-
orm bis duties. Passed first reading.
Mr.. Halle offered resolution appointing COM
nittee Of three 20 employ a suitable number of
hands and carts to complete the ell on Market
street, across the Lick Branch. Adopted, and
Aessrs. Halle, Glenn and Love, appointed COM
nittee.
Mr.. W. A. Davis offered resolution insiructing
he street committee to open an alley between G.
W. PetWsy's and Isaac Psul's running from Cher.
y to Market street Referred to street committee.
Mr.. Wilkinson offered a resolution to complete
he street leading to Trimble's spring, according
o contract. Adopted.
Board adjourned.