Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-08


From the Commissioner of Water Works,
giving a statement of the receipts and dis
bursments of money received for Water works
for the month of January, 1850; total amount
received, Sll96, 69 total expenditure, $52l,
p; receipts over expenditure $685. Al.
From the City Attorney, on petition of
I. B. Brockwsy, in reference to the opening
Of Park Street. stating the necessary legal
steps to take for securing such object.
From the Superintendent of the City Mar
ket. After stating the reason of the falling
off in the receipts to be the unsettled state of
figures. For Rent of stalls SO, 90; disbursed
S66, a.
From Samuel Erwin, acting City Comm
sioner, showing that the aggregate number Of
days labor performed by the chain gang is
793. Most of the labor has been confined to
the Irving Street Sewer.
From the City Civil Engineer, stating the
job of grading and improving Vestry street
has been completed to the satisfaction Of the
Board of City Improvements.
From the special Committee to whom was
referred the Gas ordinance, stating that there
was no power in the City Council to create
any such office as the ordinance proposes but
that an officer called Gas Measurer may be
appointed by the City Council, but that such
an officer would be "nore for ornament than
USE" The committee think it inexpedient to
pass the ordinance. Filed.
From the Board of City Improvements, stat
! ing that the claim Of C. L. Minckley of S400
damages by grading Michigan street, was not
presented until seven weeks after the time
had expired for the claiming of damages by
said grading.
From City Attorney, on Mr.. Ransom's re-
port in relation to the publication of ordinan-
ces for improving streets, &C., before their
passage. He reported standing rule to that
effect, which was adopted.
The Acting City Commissioners payroll
for the month ending Feb. 4, 1860, shows that
on the West Side there was expended for la
Dor, SS063; on the East Side, S304.8S; total
on both sides, S3s4s8.
From ]. Shadboldt, weigher of hay, for the
month of January. Amount weighed $40
loads.
! COMMUNICATIONS.
From John Ragan, Offering to pay $50 per
year for q small piece of land owned by the
city, near the west side Of Main street bridge.
From Phoenix Engine Company No. 4, stat
ing that by q unanimous vote Of the Company
they rejected the proposition made by the
Council at its last session to give them $500
to pay off the debts of the Company.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Ransom, appropriating two hundred
dollars for Infrmary purposes. Adopted.
By Mr.. Worswiok, instructing the Board Of
City Improvements to repair the culVert across
Alabama street, at the corner Of Lake street,
at a cost not to exceed thirty dollars. Adopted.
By Mr.. Hovey, requesting the City Rngin-
1 eer TO report an ordinance to establish the
grade Of Lake street, from Erie to Alabama
streets. Adopted.
By Mr.. Clark, authorizing the Board Of Ed.
ucation to make necessary repairs to the stoves
Of the West St. Clair street School House.
Adopted.
By Mr.. WorsWick, to allow the citizens Oi
the 7th Ward to use the School House on St
Clair street, at the junction Of Lima street
for holding political meetings. Adopted.
By Mr.. Crawford, requesting the City At
torney to close contract with John Brown
the barber, fer lease of lot on the corner of
Fountain and Williams alley, on whiehIto put
Engine House for Protection Hose, No 2 al
an annual rent of thirty dollars. Adopted
By Mr.. Russell, authorizing the Mayor to
employ some suitable persons TO procure such
Legislation as may be necessary for 9 more
equitable system Of sewerage for the city
Adopted.
ORDINANCES. ....
To establish the grade Of Pittsburgh Street
between Ontario and Liberty Streets. Read
J., the first time, and referred to the Board Of
City Improvements for their approval.
To change the name Of Crockett Street to
Hefmon Street. Read the first time.
To modify the acceptance by correcting a
mistake in the description Of Sterling Avenue
Read the second time and laid on table.
, To establish the grade Of CrOton Street
from jackson Street to Case Avenue. Passed
Fixing the salary of Health Officer at 5000
per year. Laid on the table.
: To grade and improve Grove Street Laid
on the table.
To amend an ordinance entitled an or
dinsnce to establish the grade Of portion Of
Front Street. Adjourned.