Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-05-04
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Hovos, Marshall, Russell winsow, Thompson,
ogiat Ford, Christian, Weber, Thayer. Hayward,
wOrswick, Hopklnson Clark, Dixon, Ransom, Nc.
Lane. Rider.
Minutes Of las, meeting read and approved
PETITIONS.
OF residents on Murson and adjacent streets ask,
ing for some remedy by draining for the water
which accummulates upon those streets. Referred
70 Board Of City Improvements.
or sundry citizens asking that some means may
be provided by which ihe city prisoners may be
kept at useful labor during their confinement for
the benefit Of the city.
On instance OF Mr. Ransom, Hon John A. Foot
advocated the provision Of a new city prison and
means Of employment for the prisoners, showing
what has been done In other cities, especially Chi
cago. Referred 10 special committee Of Mcssrs.
Ransom, Winsow aud Oviatt
OF sundry citizens asking for the appointment
OF Warren b Fosket, as tender Of Clinton Park
| Received and filed.
Asking for the appointment Of Dr. Roeder as City
Physician. Received and filed.
OF citizens living on Kinsman street asking for
regulations prohibiting the running at large OF
cows, &c Referred 20 a special committee Of
| Messrg. Clark, Christian and Thayer.
OF fsundry citizens asking for the appointment Of
II Sanger az keeper Of the Public Square Refer
| red to Board OF City improvements
BY Mr.. Ransom, That the Committee ON Gas be
requested to procure gas meter to measure the
gas burned in the lamps in front Of the CITY Hall,
said meter to be in the care Of the City Clerk
| Adopted
Ofresidents Of the Tenth Ward, asking for per
mission to form a Hose Company in that Ward --
Referred to Committee on Fire and Water
BY Mr., Russell. That the Harbor Master be in-
structed to notify the owners OF docks, &C. to put
the wharyes on the east side Of the river in good
repair. Adopted.
By Mr.. Crawford That the Committee on Police
be instructed to advertise for proposals TO furnish
bread to the City prison for tao ensuing year
BY Mr. Russell, That Mr.. John Parker be permit.
ted TO occupy the vacant space under the east end
of the Light House street bridge, during the pleas
uFe of the Council provided he allows no fire
about the premises. Adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr. Thayer, That the Board of City Improve
ments be requested to report at the next meeting
upon the petition relating to the water on Muirsor
By Mr. Christian That the Judges and Clerks at
the Ward election in the Fhs. Ward, be paid 81
each. Adopted
By Mr. Thompson, That L N Deming be appointed
keeper OF Clinton Park and receive $50 therefor
Referred to Committee on Public Grounds
By Mr. Marshal, That the City Marshal be in
strucled to enforce the Ordinance which is design
ed TO prevent the sale Of intoxicating liquors on
Sundays and election days within the city limits.-
Adopted unanimously
BY Mr. Marshal, That the ordinance which pre-.
vents the throwing of filth into the streets be en-
forced Adopted.
By Mr. Christian, That keeper be appointed
for the Public Square at a salary of S4 per week -
Referred to Board OF City improvements.
By Mr.. Hickman, That the Board Of City I'm.
prOyemens be Instructed 10 repair cross walks aud
bridges upon the streets. Referred TO Board OF
City Improvements.
BY AIr Hickman, That special committee be
appointed who shall advertise for proposals for
doing the city printing for the ensuing year, that
committee TO report at the next meeting.
On motion "the Committee on Printing was
substituted for "a special committee" in the resolu.
ton
Another amendment was offered to insert "in
English" after the word printing, which motion
was carried. The amended resolution was then
adopted.
BY Mr. Thayer, That the City enter into conl ract
With the Waechler am Erie to do the printing in
German. Adopted.
BY Mr. Thayer, That the Committee on Health
be authorized to receive bids from the candidates
for the Office of City PYscian, and to assure the
lowest bidder Of his election, provided they may
deem him worthy. Laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Rider, the Mayor was added
to the special committee on the subject Of a work
house.
On motion Of Mr.. Ransom the claim of c. d
Russell was referred TO the City ATTORNEY with in
structiOns to report If the Ship Camel Iund is &c
, be drawn upon TOR such salaries
by Mr.. Ransom, That the plans estimated &C. O
D the late Board Of City improvements for main
e sewer be put into the hands of the Committee OF
Sewers. Adopted.
On motion the Council proceeded to elect NJ
NJ. Williams as Inspector of Beef, York, &c
j. The City Attorney reported upon the amount o
damages due some residents on Euclid streets
The discussion upon this point continued to q lat
Il hour. Referred to the Committee on Claims.
REPORTS.
n REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS Of THE PoLlc
E CoURT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1859
6 CITY Cases-Number of Persons arraigned 4s
Number OF State examinations ....... ..... 3
n Total number arraigned before court 10
Cuy CdSss--Amount Of Fines Assessed 1854 Q
ut Costs I24 2
Total amount of Assessments l7s 7
Amount of fines collected ... SO {
IN costs Al
m Total amount collected ..... 81
Amount of fees paid witnesses ~
paid City Marshall, 49,
al Balance paidinto City Troasy. 45
10 State Cases-Amouut of fines assessed Slss
on o1 " costs State e1'm. q e
= Total amt of fines aud costs 2o2
nj. Amount of fines collected 10
nv costs 10
no Total amount collected, and
let maid into Co. Treasury ..,. 30