Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

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JOHN MAHIN.
Council CnAxBsR, august %, 1857
Council convened.
Mr. Hoch read petition of sundry persons to
appoint Henry Funk councilman to fill vacancy Of
Mr.. Hare, resigned. ...
Mr.. Fisher introduced the petition of A. ). Finn
pie to grade alley. Block 49, and place the clay in
Chestnut street. Referred to Mr.. Nisley.
Mr.. Hoch introduced the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the owners of lots and parts of
lots on Iowa Avenue, from Fourth street to FrontI
on Second from Spruce Mulberry street, on Chest
nut street from Third to Front. street, Mulberry
from Front street to Eighth, Walnut from Third
street to Front, Cedar from Third street to Front
be required to lay down their sidewalks and con-
struct cutters sufficient to carry OF the water in
front of their respective lots within fifteen days
from this date, and to be made under the superin-
Tendance of the City Engineer.
Mr. Nisley, committee on petition of q. g Stone
and others to change grade Third street, reported
adversely to prayer Of petitioners, and the same
was adopted.
Mr.. Nislcy presented the claim OF Mr.. Little for
damages by late frsshet on Iowa Avenue. Laid on
the table.
Proposition Of Gas Company to light the city
lamps referred to Messrs. Hoch and Fisher.
Jacob Israel was authorised to transfer his license
to keep ten pin alley to S. NJ. Houser.
On motion of Mr. Nisley, the Council proceeded
to the appointment of an alderman to MI the wa
caney occasioned by A. N. Hare, resigned. Henry
Funk, ]. p. Freeman and D. c. Cloud were put in
nominatio On the 5th bal!oting. D. G. Cloud
having received u majority, was by His Honor de-
elar,d duly appointed Alderman for I'd ward.
On motion Of Mr.. Nisley, a committee was ap'
pointed to examine and report upon the various
unfinished contracts Of the city.
After auditing some claims, and attending to
some local matters in the different wards of little
general interest, the Council adjourned to meet this
dAv Saturday two weeks, at o'clock r. M.
CRY COUNCIL, August rs, lS57.-Councll
convened on proclamation of the Mayor
Mr.. Nisley, committee Mr.. Fimple's petition
to grade aley Block 49, reported favorably and the
same adopted:
A resolution was adopted allowing the Gas Com
p.ny $40 per post for 50 Gas Posts and fixtures.
On motion of Mr.. Nisey, the Mayor was author
ised 10 Nave the breaks Second street repaired
The Council, by an unanimous vote, appointed
Malen Brown Policeman for the third ward.
On motion of Mr.. Nisley, q resolution was passed
requiring the City Attorney, in connection with Mr.
Brannan, to revise the City Ordinances.
Council adjourned.
BA1bEY's CRY MAp.-We saw this morning,
at A. NJ Bailey's Office in Jaokson's new building,
q proof-sheet of his new map of this city. Several
corrections having been made, the proof will be re-
turned to the publishers next week, and the map
will be ready for delivery in about two weeks. we
have no hestancy in pronouncrg this map credit
TO our city. Besides giving correct outline OF the
old and new limits, the location of all public build
ings in the city, &C., it is emtellished with hand-
some views of r. public buildings and IA private
residences. 1t is accompanied by notes concerning
the city-ts railroad connections, number OF busl-
ness houses, population, Ac,-as also table Of dis
tauces and much other valuable Information. Mr..
Bailey will canvass the city as soon as the maps are
received. The price of the MAPS will be 50 eacn'
which, considering the expense that has been incur
red in getting them up, is cheap We think it would
b. advisable for tie City Couhcl to purchase num-
Der Of them to be put up in conspicuous places IN
the eastern cities. We have heretofore been too
negligent in letting city be known abroad
map of this kind will attract attention anywhere.
We hope Mr.. Bailey will be literally encouraged in
this entcrprise,-Daily, I'D.
ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-The millinery es-
Enlistment of Mrs. Wade was visited by GUS
tomer of doubtful character last Friday night. The
entrance was effected by means Of the back window,
which had been left partly open. Mrs. W. was
aroused by noise in the like the rustling OF
a dress. The burglar probably ~oman) ap-
preached the back door, and raising curtain over
the glass, Mrs. W. saw man on the outside with a
dark lantern in his hand. At a scream from Mrs;
w., the person inside quickly unbolted the back
door and disappeared. From his Tor her) movements
the burglar was Undoubtedly familiar with the es-
tablishment. Fortunately, nothing was made by
this attempt ut robbery. We advise all persons to
ruard we'll their shops and houses, andf they catch
nocturnal interloper Of this kind. to administer
Galena pill as the most efectual remedy For his
moral Enthusiastically, oath.
FoR THE FAR-WEsr.-Ou old friend, L.
b. Farmer started with his family on Saturday last
to his new home in Sioux City. He carries with
him our we'll wishee and those Of numerous friends
and acquaintance in this city. We assure those
among whom he will hereafter abide that they will
find him an active and valuable citizen: Having
been intimately acquainted with him for upwards
of six years, we speak what we know. Any of ou'
readers in this section of the country who may wish
to make investments in Western Iowa will find Mr.
r. suitable person to entrust with their business
as he is now engaged in real estate operations. ID
may be Relied oh as shrewd and faithful.
An ssOPsNtka,' foK SoMEBobY-We aa
wise any one particularly "hard ap' TO tumble int
one OF those cavernous holes in the sidewalks hea
Pappoose bridge on Second street. The exploit cal
be done with but little trouble some dark nights
if properly managed, An arm Of leg can be broken
and big bill of damages obtained therefor from tn
city. No jury or judge could with justice withhold
damages for an ssaccid.nt" that might occur at on
of these places. It would be rather hard, however
for the tax payers Of the city to pay for the direec
ton of it's authorities.
TIE NEW CENr.--We are indebted to &c,
e g, Mahan for one of the new cent-pieces SO mucl
spoken Of by the papers lately, and which have bu
recently been coined at the mint. 1t isa littl
larger in circumference than dime, and nearly q
thick as half-dollar; In the pocket it FEELS a
large as iye-dollar gold piece; and is therefor
Just the thing to keep up the spirits of gehtletnei
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