Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-12-20
City COunc,r-Proceed,ur, Las, Mich,

The Council met at the usual hour, Presi-
dent Terrence in the chair On calling the
roll it was ascertaiued there was no quorum
presents but after the lapse of few minutes
the requisite number of members came in,
and the President again took the Chair,
whereupon the minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Mr.. Marsh offered an ordinance to confirm
the dedication of Cumminsville-ayenue
which was passed.
Mr.. Perry offered an ordinance locat-
ing lamp-pOsts around Washington-sauare
which was also passed.
Mr.. Whitcomb presented a report from
the City Solicitor, stating that the following
suits have been commenced: Cincinnati and
Aenia Turnpike Company Vs. the city. Ac-
tion to recover $1,000 damages for the inn
passable condition Of Hunt-street. Abraham
Berlinia as. the city. Action for 81, 900 dam
ages for an alleged search of his premises.
Abraham Berlinia Us. city and Chief of Police.
Action in replevin dismissed. Amos Conk-
ling and others. Action to recover $50 from
the city as garnishee. Judgment against the
city. Appeal taken. The report was or
dered to be filed.
The regular weekly report was received
from the City Auditor and ordered to be
filed.
Mr.. Weasner offered an ordinance to ap-
propriate $4,000 from the Hospital Fund,
to pay notes and taxes on the Hospital and
lots. Passed.
He also proposed an ordinance appro-
priating $4,000 out of the general fund, to
pay bills for furnishing Council Chamber
and City officN
An ordinance was presented to pay G.. w.
Runyan 81, l44 for furnishing inside shutters
for the whole of the City Buildings, and to
appropriate money for the same. Passed
An ordinance was also passed to appro-
pirate $500 to pay judgment of F. Geissner
against the city.
An ordinance appropriating $175 to pay
for abutments and filing up Findlay-street
Bridge, was also passed.
Mr.. Glass offered resolution granting the
use of the Council Chamber to the Mechanics
National Union, for a meeting to be held on
the Sth Of January, 1861. Adopted.
Mr.. Marsh offered resolution to furnish
members of the Council with copies of S,gan's
New Digest Of the Lars Of Ohio. Adopted
Mr.. Noble presented a number of assess
ment ordinances, which were read and
passed.
Mr.. Glass offered resolution resembling
the resolution of the Council granting to the
Little Miami Ohio and Mississippi, and In
dianapolis and Cincinnati Railroads the right
to lay a track on Front-street to connect
their depots, and instructing the City So
licitor to commence suit against the roads
for the injury done the street in removing
the bowldered pavement; which was adopted.
Mr.. Whitcomb presented an ordinance to
pay W. G. Alcorn $42 for use of tarpaulin.
Referred, after debate, to the Committee on
Building.
Also, an ordinance appropriating $10O to
| pay reward for prosecuting a certain party
for illegal voting. Referred to Committee
on Law.
The ordinance relative to pawnbrokers
was made the special order for next Wednes-
day night.
Mr.. Eggleston presented an invitation
from the President of the Pendleton Street
Railroad to Council and city officers, to take
a free ride on Saturday next. Accepted.
Mr.. Shearer presented q resolution, which
was adopted, instrueting the Board of City
Improvements to advertise route No. 7.
The Council then, on motion, adjourned.