Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-11


vestigation Of oil the liabilities Of the city,
whether 10 the form Of floating debt. bonds,
coupons. Judgments, or suits in progress, it
may appear that such course - net only de-
sirable, but necessary. II The payment Of the
present heavy TAXATION shall Be the means OF
alenAtiog large amount Of property frsm
year to yssr-grsdually impovelishin pec-
pie Of moderate circumstsnces-thsn it
10 high time that vigorous, decided measures
shosld 1t once be adopted Whenever insbiii.
~ exists then the non. .fulfllmeat Of obligations
IL not breach Of gooo faith. trust this
matter viii receive the smonnt Of eonsiderstion
which u desssvss; % that When you cGms 70
make the tax levy for the present year. be II
more or less. II shall be in exact proportion TO
our duty and ability.
For the ordinary currsst expenses Of the
city. the utmost economy and prudence should
be exercised. While We ere enable promptly
to meet our bonded interest, AID other debts,
vs have no right to spsnd . sin2ls dollar u.
necessarily. Any money that the citizens are
able 70 pay in the form Of tsxstion, beyond
what is required for judcious expenditures. be-
longe Of right to our creditors Let &c be Just
to them rather than lavish among ourselves
BY pursuing this course our creditors will be
more ready to como TO . satisfactory under.
standing with us, than II We pursued AZ oppo-
site policy.
The efficiency. general good order and de-
corum Of the F'rs Department 10 . source Of
just pride to the city. The fire engines, spps.
ratus and houses are generally in good order,
and probably will require but little to keep
them in the same condition. Sound policy de-
| uands that the department BE- kept up to the
present standard.
Oor streets throughout the entire city are
mostly in good order and will require but
moderate expenditure to maintain them in
| their present etsts. Whenever street work ia
required It should be done with pr mptitude.
end in thorough manner. Small, timely repairs
would often answer 30 we'll as subsequent
heavy outlays. However desirable it may Be
that our streets should be lighted with gas, l
cannot recommend that 70 ts done, unless the
property -hoIdsrs Or occupants along abe streets
where II may be used, desire to pay the ex-
pense thereof.
Regarding the salaries o, city officers,I would
suggest that . specific sum be allowed the Mar
| shaI, Treasurer, and Clerk, ard that any fees
| that they may receive by virtue Of their res.
pectivs officss be paid into the city treasury.
Gentlemen, my experience in public business
| 10 limited, and shall have to relv to q grea
extent upon your forbearance and cooperation
| 1t will be my constant endeavor 10 perform the
duties incumbent upon me In an impartial end
faithful manner. Let me hope for your cordial
assistance, and. that the accom- plishment Of
much good during the present year may be
the result Of our labors.
| Communication ,of Judge Grant with refer.
enes to claims against the city, Of Clark Dodge
4 Co., ard Tyler Kinsella, also notices of sp
plication for mandamus to compel the city TO
levy q specisl tax for the payment Of eaid
claims, read and on motion referred to c ty
Attorney.
The Mayor announced the following stand
ing committees for the ensuing year:
Ordinances -Guelich. Gillett, Schmidt.
Fi~nncs.-Ramn ing. Davenport. Noe.
Streets w einsrt, Coulthart. Parker.
Fire aud Water Noe. Guelich Rem wick.
Markets -Gillett, Renwick. Schmidt.
Printing lie Claire. Peters. Parker.
Police Davenport, Coulthsrt. Weinert.
Claims = Peters. Davenport. LIE Claire.
Gas Lights Rem wick, Guelich. Welnert
Liee~ses s-Schm.idt. Gillett. Le Claire.
Reports Of City Officers. .-Coulthart, Ram.
ming. Davenport.
Public J..',i'i' .al GYomnds Parker, N oe
Peters,
Aid. Guelich moved that when this Council
adjourn it adjourn to meet on Wednesday at
o'clock, at which time the officers Of the Coun
Gil are to be elected
AID. Rammlng of>red the following. which
was adopted:
Resolv,d, That the several bonds Of the city
officers be in the following the sums: City
Msrshal for $4,000. City Treasurer for SIS.
600. City Clerk for 81 900. Police Magistrate
for 81. 900. And that the Mayor is hereby AZ.
thorized 10 approve the bonds Of said officers
if the sureties are considered satisfactory tc
him.
Adopted.
Aid. Guelich presented the follow com
munication and resolutions adopted at . late
meeting of German citizens, which was receiv.
ed and referred to Select Committee Of Alder
men Guelich, LIE Claire and Parker
To the Hon Mayor and Aldermen of the City o.
Davenport.
The undersigned, . committee appointed q
. meet ng Of German tax payers. assembled q
Lahrmann's Hail. on Friday. April 9Th, Inst
respectfully beg leave r. present TO your hon.
) lutione adopted 1t said meeting:
"WazRsAs, 1t would seen to be proper that
under the present circumstances. every citizen
should freely speak his mind - to the indebt.
edness Of the city. and the proper course to be
pursued in relation thereto; therefore be It, BY
the German citixens and tax pa yers Of this city
i. Resolved That We are in favor Of an econom
ica! administration, and the lowest possible
taxation.
Rssolssd. That ve approve Of the policy .
the outgoing City Council. and recommend tn,
same to their successors
Rssolvsd, That We will use every exertion IA
satisfy the creditors Of the city. and to preserv,
her fair name and credit.
Resolvsd That We view the reputation Of I
. part Of the city debt on the ground Of legs
squabbles and tschniealities. - mean and con
ptable, the city having received actual vel
!. us therefor.
! Rssolvsd That ~ expect from our creditor
o fair reduction Of tho rate Of interest and re
quest the incoming city government, imme
diately, TO take steps In that direction.
ResoIved, That ws view all demonstration
in favor Of reputation. not only - great i'm
: pedment to negotiations With uur ereditors
but slso entirely uselsss for the result dsrired
! and highly detrimental 10 the true intsrssts o
Q the city, and that, in oar opinion. such demon
: stratious represent the views Of email porsiol
Of the population only, and
: Resolyed. To request the daily city papers 4
: publish these proceedings and to send copy
! thereof to the City Couneil q its next msstioe
, Nessrs H B. Claussen, Wuoderlch and J
Frahm we're appointed committee 10 wait o
= the Council and oo0municats the above rssolu
D tions.
! Fl. II AxDassHx, President.
s Css. KAu1vxANs. Ssc'y.
H. r CLAusEx,
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