Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-21

records. The affair was referred to special
committee. but a similar bill coming up, and
it being proven by the records that the work
was ordered, the matter was reconsidered
on motion Of AID Thoripgton and the bills
ordered paid
A bill Of Lewis Boyce, Of Sls, for services
as interpreter for assessor was presented
Aid. Morley opposed paying the bill Dis
allowed by vote of s to 2.
Bill Of VIM. Pentith's for desk to Marshal's
office was disallowed. The Marshal is rec
commended to buy his own furniture. The
city fathers are msgnanimous
Bill Of II. W. Mitchell, for months rent
of police room, Of s2s. Referred to special
committee.
Bill for brandy, rom Wilson 4 Harley
one gallon, at 81 ,5O-cheap.
Aid. Sears remarked that it could not
have been for the old Council, az the mem
bers didn't use 81 so brandy. Very likely.
A. d. Hof presented bill for milk and
hauling lumber. &c, for hospital Of $3.50.
Ordered paid.
Bill of. NJ d. Burrows for hospital sup
plies. Ordered paid.
Bill of T. Kinsela for hauling dirt, was
ordered paid.
Aid. Sears offered by sufferance, petition
of A. c. Fnltou, setting forth that portion
Of his property had been first taxed. enor-
mously, paid by agent, then sold for taxes
in bulk, then in parcels, making three taxes
on it. Laying it on rather thick Refer
ed to special committee OF Sears. Thorington
and Christie.
Petition of A. Green, stating that he had
been assessed for lot that didn't belong to
him. Referred.
Mr.. Morton asked permission to raise q
one story house to two stories-made Of
wood. Referred to committee on Fire and
Water.
Aid. Sears reported that on the first Of
November there would be falling due some
$500, and there was only about $500 to
| do it with.
Aid. Thorington thought $500 spread on
thin might cover IL.
Bill Of Burr & Swift OF $39,7S for hospita'
supplies, was allowed on the grouud that
they were good fellows, and were the only
firm that would sell goods for city orders.
Aid. Sears recommended that the finance
committee and the Mayor make an attempt
to borrow money to pay interest falling due
and pledge the faith of the city.
Aid. Sears offered resolution, that the
city Marshal be instructed to collect the city
tax in the most expeditions manner.
Aid. Thorington spoke against it was
willing to allow the Marshal to use his own
Judgment in the matter.
Sears said the Marshal was waiting for in
structions from the Council how to pro-
ceed; thought the present as good as any
time to collect taxes could hope for no bet
ter time in the winter.
Aid. Thorington thought if the collection
was enforced. it would be the cause Of much
distress: recommended to wait awhile
The mayor said he supposed when the
special tax was levied for the purpose Of
meeting this Indebtedness. that il would be
met promptly. He did not wish to have the
coupons repudiated. Could not bear the
idea Of the city repudiating its own paper !:
didn't believe there would be better time
to collect; didn't think there was ten men
in the city weuld desire reputation; thought
the tax must be collected forthwith.
Aid. Thorington disclaimed any desire to
repudiate he would be the last man to
think Of it.
Aid. Macintosh thought the tax list
should be advertised by the first Monday in
November.
Mayor thought it would be easier to col
lect city taxes now than when the county
tax was due.
| Aid. Thorington withdrew ohjections
Aid. Sears resolution adopted.
J Aid. Thorington moved to adjourn.
Mayor wanted to speak Of police matters;
his honor thought the city was not justified
in expending money to support police; ssw
no earthly reason for it; the Sheriff and his
deputies, the constables, and . host of peace
officers were about the city, 20 there vss
no use Of day police; and - to night police,
he would not say that they did not do their
duty. but frequently in the summer time -
late 40 ten OF eleven o'clock at night he had
gone out and walked over their respective
beats on purpose to see if policeman would
not run against him, never was troubled IN
that way; never saw OF met any police e.
cept in the late excitement; they might
have been on the other side Of the beat !;
thought If six were necessary more should
be added; didn't think any were needed; !;
but.would leave the mstter with the council
Aid. Macintosh offered resolution BY
suffsrence, that the City Attorney bs su-
thorized to take such steps - he should
deem necessary TO obtain the dissolution Of
an injunction restraining the City Council
from carrying out contract with Luss. Lane
/ Co, pertaining to the purchase Of 800
copies of Dsvsnpors Past and Prsssak
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