Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-03

I ed, and the work ordered doue as soon as
practicable.
The question Of the city charter then
came up. Aid Hulibell as one Of the com
mittee mste some remarks on the matter
He did nd think it required any alters-
tioLs, but that the citizens should 90 on
and hold heir elections as heretofore under
that chartr. Did not think it defective in
any particular.
AID. Tborington presented letter from
Secretary S.lls, from which the Council
learned that there had been mistake made
by the Enrolling Clerk in numbering the
sections O the State Law on City Charters J,
that said clerk numbered two sections ls,
but the printer had put the sections in regu-
lar order until he got to section 81, when
he numbered two sections 81, which had
mixed the sections up in such a manner;
that the section 6l, which had been the
bone Of contention in the Council, was not
81, but SO. which section provided for
the use of the Comfy Jail instead Of elec-
tions
AID Hubbell thought the city had better
proceed with the elections as formerly, and
not miad any thing about the matter.
Aid. Morley was Of the same opinion.
Aid. Hubbell offered the following resolu-
ton
Resolved, That it is the opinion Of the
City Council that the City Charter of tho
City Of Davenport is not effected or chang
ed by the general State Law upon the SUBJ
ject Of city charters.
Adopted.
Aid Hubbell then offered the following
preambles and resolution:
WHEREAS, Certain owners or the agents
OF the owners Of money loaned to borrow
ers in this city, seem reluctant to afford the
City Assessor a state ment Of such capital
inv e'ted in this city and
WHEREAS. Many Of such money loaners
are now residents Of this city, and are re-
ceiving interest on their Investments at .
rate ranging from 20 to 80 per cent, which
is Awithdrawn from the city as SO much
tribute to Eastern capitalists. Be it, there
fore
R-solved. That the City Assessor is here
by instructed to assess all monies loaned in
this city, whether represented by resident
owner or agents of nonresidents aud in
order to carry out this instruction the City
Assessor is directed to search the records of
the county to ascertain the amounts loaned
by such persone, if he fail otherwise to Sc
cure the requisite Inform alton respecting
the amount loaned out in this city by such
owners or agents Of money.
Aid Washburn wished to have the word
ing changed somewhat, though he was viii
ling to support resolution to that effect
he wished all to be taxed in proportion to
their capital whether it was invested in
other property. or on hand, or loaned out.
Aid. Sears was Of like opinion.
Aid. Morley spoke against it, as he
thought it could do no good-the matter
could not be got at through the records. He
would put them down for certain amount
and let them make oath that it was less If
they desired to.
Aid. Hubbell was strongly in favor of the
resolution.
The Mayor explained that it would be Of
no use to try to look up the matter on the
records. They would show to whom the
notes were given, but those notes were very
frequently transferred.
Aid. lIubbell then amended the second
paragraph of the preamble, making it read
Whereas, many Of such money loaners are
non-residents, and are receiving on their in
vestments a large rate of interest"
Preamble and resolutions adopted.
Aid Cannon then offered resolution re-
quiring the Committee on Public Buildings
to see that the City Hall is repaired. THE
roof leaks.
Aid. Ramming presented report of Treas
urer:
RECEIPTS.
Feb. 1st, 1850 Of Msrshsl Becht .......seo3. %
EXPENDITURES.
Orders cancelled, and payments made On
in.e,est accounts ss per vouchers...... g. So -
Cash ON hsnd.. 2 200 20
s9,os2 IS
Report accepten ond filed.
AID. Thorington offered the following or
dnance:
AN ORDINANCE changing and defining
the boundaries Of the several wards and |
creating an additional ward in the city of
Davenport.
BE it enacted 5v tie City Council of the
city Of Dapenport.
SIC lst. That all that portion OF said city
which lies west OF Vine street and OF a lin.
running north therefrom to the corporation
lice and south to the corporation line, shall
and be denominated the First