The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-09
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
EXTRA SESSION.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. s, 1853
FIRST TBRAYCH-Present-JoH T. FORD ESQ Pres
ident and all the members.
Mr. WOOD submitted ordinance in relation to the pro-
lection the poles wires signal boxes &c of the Fire
Alarm Telegraph and also appointing five commissioners
who with the Mayor shall supernteDd the erection of the
Telegraph. Rules suspended, read a second time and
passed. The commissioners must serve without pay.
message received from the Mayor, transmitting
communication from the President of the Pttsburg
McConnelsylle Railroad in relation to the propriety of
appointing counsel to defend the interest of the city in
certain suit Referred to the Joint Committee Ways
and Means
Mr.. CUNNINGHAM presented the report Of the Joint
Committee Markets. adverse the petition of John
G. MCGEE, in relation selling fish in the Lexington
ma ket. Adopted.
Mr. GLAYviLLE presented an ordinance in reference to
the salary of the Secretary to the Mayor Laid the
bic.
resolution was offered authorizing the City Commits
sioner to have flag stones placed Fremont street.
Hollins street. Adopted.
Mr.. BEACHAM presented the report OF the Joint Com
mittee Highways, declaring the bed of Little Mont
gomery street. between Fremont and China streets pub
lie highway. Adopted.
The report of the Joint Standing Committee Fire
Companies presented favorable to the petition of
Thos Matthews asking the privilege to extend frame
shed on his premises on High street. Adopted.
Mr.. BEAcHAM presented the report of the Joint Com
mttee on Highways, favorable to the petition Of Geo
Tyler Co.. asking that the line of the Port Warden be
extended. Adopted.
Mr. BAIN presented the report of the Joint Committee
Health, in relation the petition of Edward McAdams,
granting him the privilege of manufacturing soap and
Candles on the Falls at Buren street. Adopted.
Mr.. BEALE called up the resolution in reference to
clearing the foot paths on Fayette street between Bond
and Bethel streets and other streets and that the
pense for the be paid by the of the property
in the localities. Adopted
Mr. TALBOT called up the report of the Joint Commit
tee Water in relation to the settlement of suit by
bitration, pending between the Mayor and City
Council and John Hamilton in regard to the renting
ice houses, &c. Adopted
The report of the Joint Committee Fire Companies,
granting the privilege to Frederick Memeyer and
steam engine on his premises on Carpenters alley
was laid on the table.
Mr. BEALE called up the ordinance authorizing the pa
wing Young alley and that the cost OF be paid by
the property owners along the same Adopted
Mr. BEALE called up the ordinance authorizing the pa
wing OConners alley between Jefferson and McElder
expense for be paid by the property holders
Adopted.
Mr. MONTAGUE moved the reconsideration OF the vote
the resolution attached to the report of the Committee
on the Almshouse adopted on Tuesday, and in lien
thereof offered substitute embodyng the views Of the
committee. Adopted.
Mr. GRANVILLE presented the report of the Joint Com
mittee Claims authorizing the payment Of the claim