Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-11-04

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The Ereniag Esps Lost
The SAM gentleman then nomina ted th
Esgk cad Eaqsiysr which was elected.
Alderman Martin proposed ihsta COMMITTEE
be appointed to inqairs By whatrigh' the Mem,
phis and Charleston Railroad pursued the re
cefving and Forwarding business to the detri
Bsnt Of merchants in the city, and contrary {,
the understanding at the granting Of the charter
Of the road.
Alderman Loasnd moved that the same CON-
mittse inquire into tn, proprietY of the city
letting gratis the Bluff as cotton warehouses,
to the detrinent Of those who had built ware
houses. Amendment accepted. Passed.
Alderman Martin proposed the appointment
Of a COMMITTEES to ascertain the means of max
ing a sinking fund to sxtinguish the debt of the
city. Passed.
A resolution was adopted allowing the CITY
Engineer to employ additional assistance inrs-
surveying the city.
A resolution was passed sxeusing the mem
bers OF the late Board from paying all fines
standing against them.
Alderman Martin offered a resolution that
Messrs. Blythe, wiekersbsm and others be
conferred with upon the subject Of a city.
water-works BY a committee appointed by
Council. Passed.
Alderman Martin said the second bridge on
Bsale street was in a condition dangerous to
peoples hecks.
An ordinances was passed declaring a pond
on Bottoms lot a nuisance,
Alderman Martin complained that the City
Inspector was compelling the owners of
carts used for coal to have their carts meas
ursd each week, charging twenty-five cents
each time. Alderman Finnis said be was on a
committee having that matter In hand and
would attend to it.
Alderman Finnie said he hsd's resolution to
offer that required some boldness to mention,
but be had never shrunk from duty and would
not now. He moved that the Ordnance Com
be instructed to report an ordinance to
the conduct Of lewd women who 30
unblushingly walk the streets in the shades Of
evening, and for providing a work-hosse in ease
Of misconduct, which house may also be used
as a hospital when necessary. Also, an Ordi-
nance requesting the City Marshal to examine
places that from stoEepipes, &c, are in dan
ger OF FIRE. Passed.
Alderman Faulkner complained that InVinci-
Die Engine House No. 5, was leaky in the
'oof, and open to the entrance Of all, which
eads to many abuses. Alderman LOaand said
be Fire COMMITTEES had the matter in band.
On motion Of Alderman Martin, the pro-
,osed amendments Of the city charter was
AIKEN up. Col Dupree explained that first I
.mendment provided that none could vote ex-
ept they had paid their poll tax and had re-
Uttered their names as residents Of the wards
hey proposed to vote in. The voting to be by
allot. :
Aid. LOAand objected to the registration it
unnecessary as no fraud had ever been
nown in this city. Alderman Martin re- s
hat under the present system none '
ould tell who were legal voters and who were o
OF. He did know many strangers had voted
{ polls whom nobody knew. The amendment ?
assed. Other amendments were: The Board >
{ Mayor and Aldermen shall have power to
persons to testify under the same pains '
nd penalties as before the Courts Of the State. l
That the School Board should be unable to
lake contracts TO the amount Of $4,000, un- :
SIS the Council consented. Passed.
That the boundaries of the city be enlarged
alf a mile all round east of the Mississippi
yer. This includes about half Of Fort Pick
ing. Rejected.
That the city shall be divided into eight i,
Rejected ]
That members shall be elected for two years, :.
lie half to retire each year. Passed. T
That each Alderman shall receive $500 sal %
aud 81 for attending each Committee
Getting, but not to receive more than - for
committees in any ole week. Pass ,
!, Aldermen Finnis and Copeland IN the mega l
Fe. %
Several members believed that the salary :
lght to be $500 per annum; it was eventual +,
settled at $500 per annum; ard also the ]
lditiOnal sum for committee meetings. 2
That the Marshal, Recorder, Wharfmaster Z
ID Captain of the Day and Night Police be 4
ected BY the Board, instead Of the people. Z
ssssd. (
That the amendments be printed and then |
considered before being sent % the Legisla- :
re. /
Adjourned. r