Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-01
LOCAL NEW 5
I'D Of Mayor and AIdermcu.

1 MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 81.
The petition Of Albert Tolman ct al, that the
stone crossing laid by them across Lincoln street,
opposite Catherine, may be cleared from obstruc-
tions, was referred to the Committee on Side
walks, with power to act.
of Ezra T. Brown, relative to the sale of lot
of land adjoining Ash street school house, was
referred to the Committee on CLAIMS.
OF W. A. Wheeler, for the removal of obstruc-
tons from sewer used by the city, in common
/ with himself on Central street referred to a
| special committee.
OF Daniel Goddard ct al, for damages to the
Pleasant street Baptist Church, by the grading of
said street some time ago. was laid over till the
next meeting.
Ole B. Stoddard ct al that measures may be
taken to prevent the water from coming down
Chestnut street, across Pleasant street, where it
freezes, making looomotion dangerous, was re-
ferred to the Joint Standing Committee on Wa
ter.
OF Rejoice Newton and hundred others, that
in view of the hard times, the salaries of the city
officers be reduced was referred to joint special
committee, consisting of Aldermen Earl and
Goulding on the par of this Boardi
OF the City Treasurer, that such taxes tor 1856
as were uncoectable be made over to him, and
his bond for the year cancelled, was referred to
the Committee Finsnce.
The committee to whom was referred the petit
tion of Engine Company, No 6, in relation to the
cistern and pole erected on the Common, report
ed in favor of granting the prayer of the petition
ers. Report accepted, and recommendations
adopted.
An order was adopted, causing the Asricultu-
raj Society to furnish sufficient police force 10
keep order during any exhibition on their
grounds.
The following persons were drawn to serve as
traverse jurors David Anterior, David Whit
comb, Henry 0. Clarke, and Henry Goulding.
Papers from tie Locer Board The petition of
Joseph Smith ct al, for lamps to be placed on
Providence street; of John H, Pond ct al that
the laws in relation to taking pickerel be enforc.
ed, were coneurred with. Several other papers
of minor Importance were also passed in concur
renee.
A communication was received from the Su'
peIintendent of Public Schools, in relation to
lot Of land which is claimed by the Worcester
Academy, but which is thought to belong to the
city, was referred to the Committee on Finance
and the City Solicitor.
The petition of James F. Allen ct al that Co.
dar and Everett streets be made public highways,
was taken from the table, (the usual mode Of no.
tice having been issued and returned by the Mar
shal,) and referred to the Committee on Side.
walks.
The petition of E. G. Partridge ct al, that
lamps be put on Chatham street, was referred to
the Committee on Lighting Streets.
An ordinance in relation to highways and com
missiOners thereof, was passed to be enrolled.
An order was introduced by Alderman Wheel
er, that a committee be appointed to take into
consideration the subject matter of improving
the new Common, and considerable discussion
took place. 1t appeared to be the design of the
gentleman who introduced the order, to afford
some employment to the needy during the Win
ter, by making drains upon the land.
Alderman White wanted to know how much it
would cost to make the surveys and drains.
His Honor the Mayor thought that when the
new Common was finished, the gentleman would
be better posted up in the matter of drainage
The order was finally referred to a special com.
mittee
The Board then adjourned for one week.
THE COMMON COUNCIL
Were principally occupied IN discussing the mat
ter of the price of the gas furnished the city by
the Gas Company. Finally, a committee was
appointed to request the committee already ap-
pointed to report on the subject at the next meet
ing J
Several papers being passed in concurrence the
Board adjourned one week.