Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-25


tity Council-rreceedines Last ristt.
The Council met last nikht at the usual
hour, President Hirst-in the chair. The
minutes of the pretidus meeting were read
and .n4,,o,y.5 ~ 11i9i' fsaW 1 ga
MI. Egeles,on offered the following resO-
luton;
Resolped: That the President Of Council
appoint a committee Of three, whose duty IL
shah be to take charge Of all funds that may
be donated or appropriated for the support
Of the wives and children and aged, depend
ant parents OF the city-resident volunteers,
that are now or may hereafter be mustered
ibtOltbe service Of the country; and that said
funds be deposited with the City Treasurer,
and drawn out on the order of said commit
tee as shall best promote the interest OF the
wives, children, and aged, dependant parents
of our resident city volunteer soldiers during
their absence from their families and homes;
said committee to report monthly their
action to Council.
Mr.. johnson thought a larger number
should be appointed on the committee and
each ward should be represented. W
Mr.. Bggleston thought three would form
more effective committee than one from
each ward. The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Walker presented a petition for privi-
Ieee to erect a liberty pole in Fifth street
Market-space, which was referred to an aP-
propriste committee. 5st hn--ig 3.
Mr.. Bosley presented a resolution that the
substitute employ ed by I. s. Royse, as Clerk
of the Police Court receive salary not ex-
cetdiDg the rate Of $500 per year. Adopted.
Mr.. Bean presented petition from the
Captain of the. Harrison Light ARTILLERY
Company for donation Of $500 to supply
the destitute members Of. that company till
called into active service. ...ids s4of sr
He also presented resolution instructing
the Finance Committee to report an ordi-
nance appropriating $4,000 for the support
of the families of the soldiers of the city.
This and the preceding were referred to the
Military Committee. a' rl1.i s.7.
The same offered third resolution grant
ing leave of absence to subordinate city
officers, while engaged as1a volunteers
Adopted. o.' tri $40 ~otI r.a1sse.s.
The President appointed Messrs. Eggles-
ton, Warren and Marsh the COMMITTEES pro-
vided for by Mr.. Eggleston's resolution.
Mr.. Marsh, of the Finance Committee
presented the Auditors weekly report
Also, an ordinance making appropriation
for the expenses of the city for the month
of May. The report was received and filed
and the ordinance passed. i. GUS .ai
Mr.. Marsh gave notice of the appointment
of E. B, Townsend, First Assistant anC
John G. Jones, Second Assistant, in thu
Auditors Office. ~ a'' '
MIR. EReleston presented an ordinance ap
propriating money for the support of tn
wives, children, &C., ss per resolution pre-
! viously offered by him, and passed b!
Council. l..t4 ,4. -..t
Mr.. Fitzgerald moved to insert the amour
. of $4,000.
DR.. Scudder thought it better to appropri
> ate a certain amount monthly. H, ag
The blank was filled with $4,000, and tn
b ordinance passed unanimously.
d Reports from the City Solicitor were reai
{ received and filed. - po Ia .lr sr..
7 Mr.. Warren, from COMMITTEES Of Publ
d Improvements, presented resolution %
!, thorizing the Commissioner of the Wester
!. District, to contract for constructing a fenc
!, around the Eighth street Park, at a cost M
= exceeding $32 rs. Adopted. z5I hE' - 3
n He also presented icersain ordinance
'f which were passed. n ,s5rrf,ol ,r.4 --a sa5
:. Reports from the Committee on Msrke
t, were presented by Mr.. Ashman,1 chairmai
!. asking to be excused from considering fu
:, ther certain petitions for licenses to pedd
{ in the market without charge, -
= Messrs. Marsh and Walker called attel
w. ton TO the abuses of this privilege, al
hoped no more be grauded. Reports adopte
I'd Mr.. Walker, of the Special Committee a
n pointed to consider the petition of Pet
.. Smith and others, for permission TO raise
8 flag. staff in Fifth street Market.space, n
IN ported in favor of granting the prayer
v the petitioners. Adopted. .s r
tn Mr.. Walker, from the Special Committe
D to whom was referred the message of Il
Mayor, reported that they were unanimous
On opposed TO creating any more officers in q
r. police force; that they we're also opposed
:, taking any measures in their official capaci
to dispose of goods taken from boats at t
~ landing. They recommend the passage
an ordnance dpprOpIlatiuS POVVi III aOCOi
ance with the Mayors request, to be er
0i ployed by him as contingent fund, for pu
IN poses indicated in his message. The ore
On nance passed,
Mr.. Sprague offered resolution, whit
nd was adopted, instructiDg the Board of Ci
et Improvements to employ the inmates Of t
=. City Prison in clearing the mud from Eli
Front. street. 4.s ...
On motion of Mr.. Craven, Thos. ]. Ti'
ND non, City Commissioners, was granted lea
nd of absence for ninety days, to serve in m
I'd itary company. e.
nd A resolution to empower the Militia
,rt Committee to procure suitable arms for
nd Home Guards, provided they first report
and obtain the consent of Council, to ma
~ appropriation for that purpose, was REFER
nu to the Military Committee.
all Mr.. Vonseggern, Of the Committee
hh Law, reported that the Council has
IN power to confirm the appointment Of
law Assistant Treasurer. Adjourned.
nd LAW REPORT.