Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-11-27
CITY COuuefI,

! COMMON COUNCIL The regular meeting was held
| Thursday evening last.
President Wiuston being absent, Mr.. Jones was
called 10 the chair.
The resignation Of Vim. P. Watson, night police,
was received.
Mr. Winston appeared in the hall and presented
the reports Of the Revenue and Water Tax Collectors
and also recommended the payment of sundIy &C
counts which we're allowed.
Mr. Winston, from the school committee, made q
verbal report ia respect TO the holding Of two ses-
soBs per day in the High School, together with other
matters referring TO the schools.
Mr.. BOstiok, from slave committee, recommended
suRdry repsirs on The house occupied by the cOrpor
alton hands.
Mr.. Craighead made a statement in regard
to the printing of the code, in substance, that
the work could not be refpished under $500
and that his report at last meetiag was based upon
e statement furnished him by responsible party,
who has since discovered an error in his oalcula-
ton.
The Council took recess for the purpose of meet
ing The Board in convention.
IN CONVENTION.
The bonds Of John Chumley J. H. Brantley and
W. H. Wilkinson we're presented and received
The two houses then proceeded to the election of
a watchmau to FL the vacancy OoeasiOned by the
resignation Of W. P. Watson.
The following gentlemen were put in nomination,
to witt 10. L. Phillips, W. II. Danier, H. Allen,
F. Horn, Jas. Kinley John Saterfeld, David
Yates, and Samuel Plumer.
On tie 6th ballot, Joel L. Phillips vas duly elect
ed
The convention was then dissolved, and the Coun-
ell proceeded to business.
Mr.. Anderson presented petition from W. H.
CrossWait, asking the privilege Of erecting frame
house on his premises. Granted
Mr. Winston called up the report in regard to the
petition from thu Louisville s. Nashville, and Edges
field & Kentucky Railroads
Mr. East offered a bill providing that the right Of
way be granted 10 these companies, with certain
provisions Passed first reading
Mr. Cheatham called up the bill creating the Office
Of city attorney. Passed second reading, and on
suspension of the rule was passed third time The
bill fixes The salary Of said officer st $3.50.
Mr. Rhes called up the bill in regard to small pox
cases. Passed second reading.
Mr. Cruuk called up the bill making an aPpropriA
. alton to Fire Co. No. I. Passed second reading.
BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, ETC, FROM THE BOARD OF ALDDR-
MIN.
Mr. MaIey called up the bill authorizing adds
tons to the Work House. Passed FIRST reading and
on suspension Of the rule, was passed a second
and third time.
The resolution from the Board of Aldermen to
purchase a copy of the Code, was adopted.
Resolution from Board Of Aldermen, making it
the duty of W. A Glenn and City Attorney to re
vse digest and oodify the cooperation laws, as sooD
practicable.
Mr. Darden amended by striking out the names
mentioned and appointing committee for that pur-
pose. The Chair appointed East, BOstick and Rhes,
said committee
A bill to create sinking fund was passed on
first reading.
Resolution in respect to the railroad crossing on
Fogg street was adopted.
Resolution to repair Capitol street was adopted.
A bill concerning persons confined 10 the work
house was passed on third reading.
Mr. Martin moved a suspension Of the rules
and called up the bill allowing the right of way to
the Louisville and Nashville and Edgefed and
Kentucky Railroad, which passed second reading
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Bostick, a resolution authorizing the slave
committee 10 have improvements made ~ the corpo-
ration quarters.
Mr. Mszey, resolution instructing the City Mar
shall to prosecute certain cases.
Mr. Rhea, bill creating the Office Of Mayor pro
TEN. in absence of the Mayor. Passed first real
ing.
Mr.. Rhea bill regulating public charities, Pas
Mr. winston bill creating the Office of Civil
Engineer, and for other purposes. Passed first
reading
Mr. Winston, resolution authorising that sdver-
tisemcnt be made with view Of receiving proposals
for grading the streets. Adopted.
Mr. Rhel bin proposing to re-organize the
Night Police. Passed FIRST reading and referred to
police committee.
Mr.. D arden, q resolution authorizing that the room
at the North end of the Market House be fitted up
for the benefit Of the Night Police.
Mr.. Crlighesd, q resolution instructiDg the ID g
pital comLaIea 10 inquire into the expectancy Of es
tablshing Pest House, aud report as soon as pos
sble. Adopted.
Mr. Rhea, bill to license steamboat and hotel
runners. Passed first reading.
Adjourned