Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-03-25

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Aid. Kiosey stated ,hst tho name Of
one Of the judge OF election 10 the 5sh
Ward had been mis-spel', whso 90 mo
ton il Vas ordered that il be corrected,
ADD the n.ms OF J. O. Haycoot. be
changed to q 9. iiickox.
Ordinance Committee offered the fol-
lowing:
Resolvsc. That, the Mayor DO and he
isbereby authorised sod directed to give
notice ~ provided BY the City Charter
Of the City Of Davenport, to the owners
Of lsnds south Of tho North limo OF Ssml.
llerschel's land, that il il the intention
II the City Council to take land from
aid owners for tho purpose Of extending
Marquette street from said North line Of
Herschl's land eouth to the Mistissippi
River, providedhowever that NJ Cannon
and Henry Hsupt shall 6ie their whether
relinquishmeot Of any claim for DANA
ges, within Eve days from the pssssss o'
this resolution, for land token Tor the
opening Of such street, bus which shsll
not be construed ~ covering Mr.. Haups's
claim for damsees for the buildings ia
ken Which On motion VAS adopted.
The Special Committee to whom was
referred the petition for strengthening
Harrison street reported, which on mo-
ton vas referred to Ordinance Commit
tee.
Ordinance Committes were granted
further time in relation to petition to
prevent stacking Of Hay, &C.. aud petit
ton for sidewalk on Third street.
The Special Commits TO whom vas
referred petition Of E. Ryan. reported
ai7ersely 10 prayer Of petition.
On Wo,ipn the report was adopted and
the cominiltee discharged.
The committee GA Engine Hou.s re-
ported, recommending .hs city To p.r-
chase tina 10, oferrj iYWm Nray, on
Brady stree, between fitth and sixth
streets and proceed forthwith 10 build
An kngius noass.
Ca mo,,, the rcp.irf w. lid On ,hs
t1tls unit! noX m~e'i..s.
The Clers rtyoit-i th1s acNpY OF fso
res Luton Passed al i..t meeting la
been given 10 Mr.. '... ~ her, also that
: u election hu',ccs would appear 10
morrow morning.
All. Kinney, commits 10 r-rAT cut
vert on coru,r OF Second on! Iowa streets
was allowed fur her lime.
Go f. Hubh.ii, E.q resisnailo" ss one
of the Committee 10 examine The Street
Commissioners, account was read, and Ola
Wbtion the resignation was accepted aai
Frank Plnuer sppoin'~i 10 E''ihe vacancy.
On motion Il Ala Corb,u At Was
kcsolv-d, That the CITY Treasurer b. sni
re i, hereby au horned TO p"y to the propc'
holders Of ,uch Road c.,i ,6,a'ss, as have
bee registered as pe, resolution OF th,.
body, and since the las, meeting OF the
C,uncil, the amount due on The same and
charge such payment in lis seeount a.
Treasurer Of this city.
AID. Corb,n offered he folio xing
Whereas, The City is without q su!isble
City Hospital and it i, necessary to have
suc', bulling-anj whereas il is believed
that suitable buildings and y,cunds Can be
obtained for HI sum OF $5000-p yable il.
bonds Of said City drawing 10 per cent IN.
'errs, pa, a!ie semi annually principal pay.
shle IN ~ ears or sooner at option Of the
City OF Davenport, now therefore BE- It
Resolved, That a. the next regular ~iec.
tion OF the City, to wit: o" the i,' Saturday
in April the quest on Of such pu chase shalt
be submitted 10 the voters II aid City in
the foilow'i K form Al, those in favor VI the
shall vote a baliotsFor the pur-
chase ot Hospital buildings" And those OPP
pr sed shall vote ballot "Against the pur-
chase OF Hospital buildings
Resolved, further. ThA, il said propo il
fion shall carry the Mayor shall issue bonds
couh'ersIgued BY the Clerk, in
srnps Of $500 each, interest and principal
payable as above stated.
AID. k,nsey offered The following:
Resolved, That the watchmsn Whose duty
/ was 10 iigh; the City Lamps to night Be
discharged from further duty Of his Office
md another be appointed in bis place by
he mayor. immediately.
On motion Of Ala. Bowling the Ordnance |
COMMITTEE we're instructed to draw up a. |
ordnance making it the duty Of the police
o light the street lamps
On motion The Council adjourned 10 mex,
Saturday evening, March 2s,h at I O'Clock |
?. N.
JANIS }. SLADE, Clerk pro TEN.
r. Nj. Connolly left ALBANY and /!