The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-04
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.

MoNDAI May 3, 1853.
FIRST BRAYCH.-The Branch met pursuant to adj.
Journment. Present--John 7. Ford, ESQ, Pref
dent, and all the members.
Mr.. Maddox presented a report from J. Meixsel
sweep master relative to the fatal accident to one
OF his boys which he ascribcs to the imperfect con-
struction of the chimney Of the dwelling from
which the boy fell, and asking action to avoid
such casualties in the future Referred 10 tbe
Committee Police and Jail.
Mr.. Granville presented bills OF Dr. Gwinrlln for
attendance at the W estern Station House. referred
TO the Committee on Claims
Mr.. McCDmas presented petition from Franklin
Brown and others, asking the passage Of an OF di-
nance preventing colored persons from occupying
stalls in the various markets Referred to the Com
mittec on Markets.
Mr.. Harvey presented a bill of DR.. Cendenin. for
professional attendance at the Western Station
House. Referred to the Committee on Claims
Mr.. Staylor submitted resolution authorizinc
Marcus Wolf to erect a yerandah in front of his
dwelling, on Hartford avenue, between Chase and
Ensor streets. Referred to the Committee on HIGH
ways.
Mr. Beale called up the ordinance providing for
the opening of Duncan alley, commencing at Eager
street, and running through to Lexington street be
tween Great Constitution and Forrest streets
Mr.. Staylor presented protest from several par
ties in the vicinity, against the opening Of this al
ley. which paper was read, when
Mr.. Beale stated that the parties signing were,
for the most part those who were not property
holders upon the line of the proposed alley
Mr.. Staylor responded that such was not the case.
two of the signers Frederick and Wilhen, Burk
ho:, owned the greater portion of the property,
aud that they had lately completed a mill upon the
the same, which would be cut through and entirely
dsarranged by the proposed alley
Mr.. Beale urged that they had leased and fitted
up the property since notice had been given that an
attempt would be made to have the alley opened
and that nHsancen e With Ti9 to make money!
be abated by the opening of the allev
Mr.. Staylor denied such being the case as they
were aware only few days since that the effort
was on foot to open the alley, and then expressed
regrets that they had taken the property antcipa-
tlng loss therefrom. lie also urged that no neccss-
ty existed for the opening, in view of nuisance ex
sting, and that it would result in the ruin Of their
business
Mr.. Harvey, from the Committee on Highways.
SAID that the Committee had visited the spot, and
upon investigation they deemed the opening neces-
sary.
At this point Mr.. Cunningham moved to Law the
ordinance on the table, which motion prevailed by
yeas II, nays s.
On motion of Mr.. Beale it was then made the or
der of the day for Thursday next.
DIR. Glanville called up the order of the dav the
ordinance providing for the appointment of agents
TO represent the city of Baltimore in the receipt adj
minlstration, sale and liquidation of Batmore's in
terest In the estate Of the late John McDonogh of
louisiana, deceased, and for the appointment of
FUND and Institute, and the further consideration
or the same was proceeded with.
Mr.. Dukehart moved a reconsideration of the
1ourth section, which motion prevailed: when he
moved to amend the same by making the number
OF trustees twenty, from each ward, and that
they shall annually appoint president from their
own body
Mr.. Staylor, urged the adoption of the amend
ment with view to dividing the committee equally
so far political considerations are concerned and
selecting the Mayor the pr -sident of the board
consummation he desired to see, as that gentleman
had eVlnced so warm an interest in the matter.
MI Dukehart regretted that Mr.. Staylor had ad-
NOcateQ amendment ~ tinur Hiatt
provide for the selection of the Mayor. for though
he desired to see him honored in every possible way,
still he thought such proposition would embarrass
the Council in the premises.
The proposed amendment was adopted
MIR. Granville moved to amend by providing that
these trustees shall be chosen by the two Branches
OF the Council, in convention assembled, instead of
their being nominated by the Mayor, as other city
officers are.
Mr.. Beale moved to amend by providing that the
trustees shall procure the site for the institute
within the city limits. Adopted.
NJ. Dukehart moved to amend by providing that
the course of studies shall consist Of a preparatory
and collegiate departments and that no boy shall
be received under the age of eight years.
The ordinance was then, amended. passed.
Mr. Harvey. from the Committee on HIGHWAYS
reported adverse to change of grade Of the cutters
at Lombard and Spring streets, and their report
adopted.
He also calledup the resolution directing the CITY
Commissioner TO change the grade of the cutters at
the corner of Green and Mulberry streets, which
was adopted.
The Branch then adjourned.
SECOND BRANcH-1he Branch met pursuant to
adjournment. John B. Seidcnstricker ESQ, Presi-
dent, in the chair, and all the members present
Inc proposed amendments of the First Branch 10
the revised ordinances relative to the water works
were taken up and concurred in.
Mr.. llintHe, from the Committee on Health pre-
sented resolution directing the removal of certain
fish boxes from the Centre market house. Laid on
the 1able.
Mr.. Bierbower, from the Committee on Markets.
presented ordinance to regulate the several mar
kets of the city. Laid on the table
Adjourned until this afternoon