Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-11
CITY Council.

AID Fogg, from Finance Committee, pre-
sented the reports of the City Treasurer, Re-
corder, Revenue Collector and Water Tax
Collector: which were severally received and
ordered to be filed.
Aid. G.. F. Jones. from Cemetery Commit
tee, submitted the report of the Sexton, show
ing "a interments for the month of May; rs
the country. This bill of mortality includes
the large number of 10 infants.
Aid. COnger from Work House Committee
presented tie report of the keeper of the work
house. showing that there were 10 persons
committed within the past month"; 81 persons
were discharged and 50 remain In contine-
ment. The operations shows money bal
ance in favor OF the corporation, over and
above all expenses.
Aid Coltart from Street Committee re-
ported that since the Last meeting, the hands
of the corporation had finished cleansing the
reservoirs; that they bad nacadamiscd portions
OF the streets opposite the lower landing: and
metalcd portions of Spring street.
Aid. Haynie presented the report of the
Commissary, showing expenses tor the mouth
OF May, amounting to SlSl 40.
Aid. Paul made a verbal report in relation
to the water works, and stated that the water
work. were in coed condition.
Aid. Ira Z. Jones, from Wharf Committee.
presented the report Of the Wharf Master for
May, which was received.
Aid. Coleman. from Committee on Public
Schools, reported the d-crase of Miss Law
renee one of the f. male teachers. The condi-
ton of the schools, lii the main. was never
bctt 4.
Aid. Paul, from Special Committee, to pro-
cure lot for a new rcLool-housc in South
Nashville, reported in favor OF purchasing the
northwest corner lot on Coll &c and Ash
str cts; which was la d Oh the table.
Aid. Halle, from Fire Department, to whom
had been REFER, the memorial to levy a
special tax for the support OF the firemen. re-
ported against The measure, and the repot
wa concarred i'll.
Aid. Halle, from same committee, to whom
was referred the petition TO pay out of the
city treasury all expenses OF tiremen who
may be wounded while on duty, reported adj
versely to the measure; which was concurred
in.
Aid. Darden presented petition from GER
tain persons on the Public Square, in relation
to water to sprinkle the Square. Referred to
the Water Works Committee.
Aid Fogg presented petition from certain
citizens on Cedar street, 10 construct IA sewer
OH an alley running from Summer to Cherry
street, between DeadeTck and Cedar. Re-
icrred to the Street Committee.
Aid. Halle presented IL petition from jack
son ~ Adams, for permission to use bydrant
water at their planning mill, in West Nashville,
they paying the usual tax and on their mill at
valuation OF $4,000; the petitioners to put
down the pip. at their own expense. Referred
to Water Works Committee.
Aid. Darden presented petition from VIM.
Watson, for relief in consequence of the fact
that tn: petitioner. one of the watchmrn Of
the city, had bad to pay fine for striking a
man whom he had arrested. Referred to Aid.
Halle, Fogg and Ira p. Jones
The question Of purchasing a lot in South
Nashville. on which 10 erect School House,
was called up.
Aid. Halle offer, d a resolution, in lieu of
the recommendation of tie Committee. to
purchase the lot on the northeast corner of
Sumner and Ash streets.
Alter considerable debate, the lot recon-
mcnd,d By the Committee on the northwest
curner OF College aud A.h, frOnting 80 feet
OH College, and having ~ feet ON Ash, was
determined upon.
Aid. Ira +. Jones Offered resolution APP
pointing Committee to advertise for propO-
sails TO take char,c oi the pup sick of the
city. Adopted, and Ald. Paul, FOgg and
Hue appointed the Commute,
AID. Conger offered resol tion to have
certain streets metailed, in South Nashville.
Aid. Congcr offered resolution authorizing
the Work House Committee to contract for
building al addition To the Work House, at a !
cost OF about 5000 a resolution as an
amendment, offered by Aid. Fogg, was
adopted.
Aid. Downs off red resolution to raise a |
Committee 10 inquire of the President and |
Directors of the Nashville aud Chattanooga |
Railroad, as to the rates of fr,ig charged |
upon goods shipped through here from st.
Louis, Cincinnati, &c, and what rates charg-
ID upon goods going direct from Nashville?
After being amended, on motion of Aid Ware,
he resolution was adopted, and Aid. Downs,
longer and Coltart, were appointed said Com
nittee.
Resolutions of Aid. Brown and Ware, to
make pavementS, were adopted.
Aid. Halle intrOduc ii bill to levy a tax
If 50 cents on each 81 900 OF the taxable pro-
'-rty of this city, to be st apart to purchase
ire engines, &c, Which was passed on first
eading.
Mr.. Mayor AIcEwcn (Ald. Darden in the
hair.) introduced bill TO repeal the laws
authorizing street sprnkling, to take effect
II LIST of January next. Pass.d first reading.