Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-05-12

Ell
8 e. &
6 The nlaf /. La 4 ~ II q
Commli onsrs took an fid1t sveltaS
present71ia HAffiee1 md Mesisa 4Hpk6eS ~
riot. sHeteA bins. Turner. Smith ytons end
borough Commission -thss aEsts Attsndance ofs
Col Marlborough since his recent indispoeition 81
cQynananicatio vas received from W. Alfred
" ilaWS comrlaining Of excessive valuatiob, by
the Asssrs of his property in various parts q the
city,. Eeid oyer. . 81 SIS rs a $3.50
The quarterly report OF the Wsishm.a,er she.ed
leaving Z. not balance Of. $685. Received Ssl.
i Mr. A. Drake applied TO be recommended for IL
cense to retail spurious liquors his store on Hills
borough street. Granted by the following vote:-
Aye, Messrs Hutchns. Tucker, MARRIOTT Yarbo-
rough and Clayton-5. No. Messrs. Smith and
Turner-2 f
petition was presented from Mrs. N. NJ. Bryan,
praying to be relieved from tax of 80 upon dogs
listed by her husband-the petitioner denying that
she eve. had such dogs Tax RENTED.
mitted he being out of town at the time Of listing.
Several propositions to supply the city with rock
for street purposes were laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Turner three railroad wheel
barrows were ordered to be purchased for the street
hands. t, ..
Application was made from Mrs. Penelope Smith
to be relieved from the nuisance caused by the
gregatOn Of horses in the lot at the rear of Mr..
Whitaker's store. The lot being private property,
the Board had no jurisdiction.
The Mayor laid before the Board the prospectus
Of gas company, proposing to light the city at
cheappates .sl ...0.
Mr.. Turner.-Just tell them we are not able to 90
into it..
Two vacancies having occurred in the night watch,
Mr.. Marriott moved, seconded by Col. Tucker,
that be hired. He considered four sufi-
Gent. The motion did not prevail by the following
vote: Age, Messrs Marriott and Tucker No.
Messrs. Turner, Smith, Hutchirs, Marlborough and
Clayton-5. :
Four names were then put in nomination-all of
which were voted down. Ultimately, Thos. Moss
and Jas. Mullins sen., were elected
On motion, Mr. James Mullins. Jr, was contracted
with to drive the city mules, for $40 per month.
Messrs. Hutchins, Tuck err and Marriott were ap.
pointed to assess the property of the assessors.
the eastern ward, reported that it not expedent
to undertake the construction of a street from Mr..
Belvn's to the Hocman road. Concurred in.
CRY TAXES.
Col Tucker hoped the Board would be governed,
in laying the taxes, by spirit of economy He
thought that if they provided for the expenses Of
the year and the payment Of portion of the city
debt they would be doing what expected of them
Mr.. :Nutchjns said they should have had an esti-
mate of the probable expenses Of the year.
Mr.. Marriott thought they should provide for the
years expenses and the payment of the interest on
the city debt, and appropriate small sum q sink
ing fund towards the liquidation Of the debt He
| had procured an estimate from the clerk, which
gave according to the of last year, except
| in regard to goods, wares and merchandise, gross
total of $7,4lO, which would be reduced by expen-
ces Of collecting, &C., to $500. The probable ex-
penses for the year would be So, 700, leaving bal
lance Of $3.50 towards the city debt 0OO) and
outstanding orders. According to appearances. he
thought the tax assumed in the estimate insufficient
| for the year.
Mr.. Turner proposed tax Of $1,25 per white
| poll. Rejected.
Mr. Marriott proposed $3.50. Rejected.
Col. Tucker proposed 81. Rejected-all voting
no, except Col. Tucker.
Mr.. Hl,chins moved that the tax be s1,25.
Mr.. Marriott moved to strike out 81 20 and insert
+ $r,SG.-The amendment adopted.
The following We're then agreed to: Black polls
| $13O; dogs $3.50; sluts So.
| Mr.. Marriott moved that a tax of 10 cents per
! 500 be laid on goods, wares and merchandise.
Mr.. Hutchins moved to strike out 10 and insert
y. Rejected
The motion was then adopted by vote Of to 8
The tax omnibuses set at 81; buggies, OIL
the value Of 500 and upwards, SO cts; carriages
81; drays IS per year; encroachments on streets
cts per foot; billiard tables $25
Mr.. Smith moved that the tax on real estate b
30 cts per 500 valuation.
Mr.. Turner moved to amend by inserting As CT
in lieu of So Adopted, 4 to 8.
Col. Tucker moved, that all carts, wagons ant
drays plying for hire within the corporate limits b.
numbered, and that the owner of such be required
to have certificate from the clerk Of the Board. UT
der penalty Of 81 for each offence. Adopted.
The Mayor drew the attention of the Board to tn
numerous complaints made to him Of the neglect q
duty Of Conrtable Andrews. At the same time h
took occasion to say that no complaint had reache
him in reference to Constable Lewis. With othe
things it was complained, said the Mayor, that ne
groes were fockng into grog shops at all times q
the day; and it was the duty of the Constable t.
put stop to it. He the Mayor, was determined t
do his duty. He would assume any responsibility,
that might legitimately attach to his position; bu
he was not prepared to shoulder the responsibility
attaching to Constablts lie did not heed the threat
of defeat at the next election, made by those VIII
should assist him in the execution of the law. II
would do his duty. without regard to whether h
got, her AFTER single vote or not.
Constable Andrews was present and stated tina
he had done his duty as he understood it. If tn
Board would specify his duty he would endeavor t
fulfill it. lie found great difficulty in dealing wit
negroes as they feqnented the groceries with buck
cts and baskets; and it was impossible that he coul
know whether they went there to drink or not. II
asked for fair trial.
The Mayor read from tho ordinances the " dut
of Constables," which was considered full enoug
for any officer.
Mr.. Hutchins thought Andrews was not attentiv
enough to. his duties. From bis plea it woul
appear as if he had not previously been an Officer
He was for making the Constables do their duty
| they would not voluntarily do it.
+ Col. Tucker would support no officer that did nc
do his duty.
+ Messrs. Smith and Marriott thought the CON
plants well founded, and that the duties of oficer
as laid down in the ordinances, plain enough
+ Mcssrs. Smith and Turner would give the Consts
BILE fair trial, and moved the matter be laid over
Adopted.
A considerable number Of accounts were dispos
ed Of and quantity of unimportant business trans
acted; after which the Board adjourned.
: Mr. G1LMER DRIVEN TO MS DuTY.-The last Yves