Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28

ministration has issued orders TO tho differ.
ent Northwestern States where the Demo
Gratis have nearly unanimously accepted the
Douglas Platform, to allow no man 10 be
sent TO the Charleston Convention who does
not accept the new theory of Congressional
interference ia the Territories.
The troubles of tho Philadelphia Post
Office ure not yet settled, but it is thought
the friends of Mr.. Westcott, threaten some
strange disclosures If he should be dismissed.
Proceedings of the Borough Council.
SUSBuRY, May %, 1859.
Council met pursuant TO adjournment. Chief Burgess
in the chair. AIeu,bers preseut--6ray, w A. Bruner,
c. BuHer, hTaiiz Wilvert, Youngman, Cnrk, NJ. L.
Bucher, Stroh and Shinde
Minutes OF last meeting read and approved.
Resolution offered by Geo b. Youngman
RESOLVED, That a tax Of FIVE mills on tn. dollar be
levied road tax also tax of Eve mills the dollar
Borough tax and also tax Of three mills on the dollar as
poor tax fof the Borough OF SunbuTy.
J. Brunet moved to amend by striking out FIVE mills
on the dollar in the road tax, and insert three.
Second Burgess in the chair.
Chief Burgess amended, to read four mills fcr
Borough and two mills for poor tax
On notion the Council resolved itself into committee
Of the WHOLE Chief Burgess having appointed Gray TO
the chair.
The resolution and amendments discussed for
time by Messrs c. j. Bruner, YounGman and Chief Bur
gcss.
On maton the committee report progress and ask leave
to sit again, which, on vote being taken, was lost
On notion the Council proceeded the consideration
of the amendments
On motion, Chief Burgess amendment divided. Vote
to be taken on four mls (Borough tax) first.
Yeas and nays called by Mcssts c. J. BrunoT and NJ L
Bucher.
Yeas-Shindle, Youngman W. \. Brunei, stroh, Clark
Gray, Wllvelt and Chic: Burgess.
Nuys--M +. Bucher, c. ]. Bruner and Martz-3.
On second division of amendment Vote on two mills
(poor taxi
Yeas and nays called by Mcssrs. c. Bruner and
Siroh
Yea,-shinde, Youngmnn, W. A. Biuncr, s,roh, NJ L.
Bucher, Clark, Wver, c. J. Brurer. Martz and Chief
Burgess-lO
Nays-Gay-1.
| On motion of {. !. Bruner, amendment on read tnx
;aken up
Yeas and nays called by C. J. Bruner and NJ F. Buchtr
Yeas-W. A. Bruner NJ L. Bucher and C. j. Bruner-3
Nays-shndel, Ycungnan, stroh, Clark, Gray, Wivert,
! Mar,z and Chief Burgess
Resolution, amended, taken up.
| Yeas and nays called by Shindei aud Youpgman
Division of resolution called for by C. J. Brunsr and
seconded by NJ f. Bucher, each sepa-
! rate.
On motion, the division Of resolution taken up.
Road tax Of FIVE mills Yeas-Shiudel, Youngmsn,
sroh Clark, Gray Wiver,, Martz and Chief Burgess
Nays-W. A. Braner, NJ. +. Ducher and C J. Bfuner
/ q.
On notion the second division of resolution, Borough
of iour mills amended by Chief Burgess, taken up
Yeas aud says called by C. j. Brunei and NJ. Bucher
CT f~I..
. Gray, WiIvert, MaItz and Chief urgess-0
Nays-M. f. Bucher and c. J. Bfuner-2.
On motion, the third division of resolution, poor tax
| OF two mills, taken up.
Yeas and nays called by MesHs shndel md C. J. Dru.
/ ner.
Yeas--sh,ndel, Youngman, w. A. Bruner, stroh Clark
NJ. f. Bucher, Wilvert, c. J Buner, Mart2 aud Chie
Bnrgess--i0.
Nays-Gray-i
Chief Burgess reported that he had sold the Frrcy
Ira T. Clement, and that Cemen, had entered into bond'
10 the same, according to the condition OF sale.
On notion adjourned to meet on tomorrow TUESDAY
evening JNO. w BUCHER, Clerk.
srNrrRY May %, 1859.
Council met, pursuant to adjournment Chief Burgess
in the chair. Members present-Shindel Youugm0n
Gray, Wilvert, C. j. Bruner Henry BucheI, StrOh, NJ
Bucher and MartZ
On motion, reading minutes Ol meeting
with.
On motion OF Geo. j. YOungmnn,
RESOLVED, That the Chief Burgess employ competent
person persons to prepare duplicates, IN accordance
with the resolution passed at the meeting Of Council he'
on the 2]d instant authorizing the levymg OF Borcosh
Road and Poor tax
An ordinance offered by Nj, Youngman relative tC
nuisances IN the streets, lanes and alleys.
On motion, Council proceeded to the consideration o
the ordinance. Second reading of the ordinance.
On motion, the rule. Of order suspended for the dna
passage OF the ordinance.
vote then taken, and the ordinance passed unani
mousy.
On motion of T.. Wver
REsoLvsp, That the committee highways and side
walks be requested to examine the rIad and drainage
what is commonly called the "Lower Road" runnlni
East from PokObery street " the Gut and report an!
repairs it may require.
PM. shindel presented nn Ordinance for the paving o
Fawn aud Blackberry Streets Referred to committee Oh
ordinances
On motion, RESOLVED That when the Council adjourn
they adjourn to meet Friday evening, the 3d OF June
at "A O'Clock
On motion, adjourned.
JNo. w. BUcHER, Clerk
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