Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-30
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CITY AND STATE ITEMS.
COUNCIL. PROCEEDINGS.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
The Council met in regular session on Satur-
day night-present. the Mayor. Clerk. and all the
members. except Mr.. Thompson.
The Council was called 10 order, and the min
utes were read and approved.
PETITIONS.
BY MIR. Haughey: From property holders
praying for an ordinance to bowder Pennsylya-
mia street from Washington 10 Michigan streets.
BY Mr. Emerson: A petition for grading and
grayelng Ohio street between West anu Tennes-
Nv Mr. Richmann: To grade and gravel
Wyoming street, from Delaware TO High street.
BY Mr. Brown: From Mr.. Tilly praying for
correction in assessment.
REPORTS
BY Mr. Haughey-Finance-R Recommending a
correction to be made in several assessments
therein named. Adopted
BY Mr.. Wallace-Ftre observation-disclosures
ing that, in their opinion, the ordinances now ex-
sting are sufficient for the government of that
department. Concurred in.
BY Mr. Browp-Streets and Alleys-Recom-
mending the letting of certain street contracts.
the bids for which were referred To said commit
tee. Also, returning the ordinance to grade the
alley south Of McCarty street, between Union
and Railroad street. draining is essential there
before such Improvement will be of utility
Also. recommending that the alleys the
Stumph property be vacated in lot No. To-
All OF which concuued in.
BY Mr.. Colley-Judiciary-R
refunding To DR. CASTOR a sum OF money paid by
him previous to the passage OF an ordinance for
the impTov ement of the street. Tabled.
BY Mr.. ;. A. Fletcher, .-Special-Report-
ing against the ordinance of Mr. Metzger, as i'm
their opinion the present hog ordinance is better
than that of Mr.. Metzger. Mr.. McNabb made a
minority report. recommending the passage of a
new hog ordinance.
A motion was made to table the report which
was carried 10y the casting vote of the Mayor.
The principal difference between the two ord-
nances il. that the old one prevents them from
running at large at all, and Mr.. McNabb's allows
them 10 run from February to May.
By Mr. -Special-Reporting favorable
to the petition of the |. L. 4 &. Railroad to
change their track, and granting them leave to
cross Ohio. Davidson. and Webster streets. pro
viding said company make "A deed of Railroad
street to the city, that portion owned by them.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee and City
Attorney
BY Mr.. Sweetzer-City Attorney Reporting
an ordinance iorbiddng the sale OF goods wares,
and merchandise by sample. by non residents.
By Mr. Wood-Civil Engineer-Inclosing a
large number OF bids for Improvements; which
were referred.
ORDINANCES
The ordinance for the Improvement of Madi-
son street was ON motion Of Mr. Brown, referred
To the Committee Streets and Alleys.
The ordinance for the Improvement of Duncan
street between Delaware and Alabama streets,
was read third time and passed; also that to
light East street, between Ohio and New York
streets: to grade and pave the sidewalks on Ca
nal street: "a pave and curb certain sidewalks on
Ohio street: 20 grade and gravel Noble street,
between North street and Massachusetts Ave
nue.: and To grade and gravel Michigan street,
between Noble and Davidson streets.
By Mr. Emerson-To grade and gravel Ohio
street. between West and Tennessee
By Mr. Wallace-TO amend sections aud IL,
of ordinance in regard To public safety, com
fort and convenience This is the Slaughter
House ordinance.
The rules we're suspended and the ordinance
passed Ii merely changes the old ordinance so
as To permit the erection OF slaughter houses ON
White river without first obtaining the consent at
property holders. but subject TO the penalties.
By Mr. :. \ Fletcher. Jr.: To amend section
one of the ordinance Ia regulate the running of
locomotives aud ears within the city limits. Ii
limits the rate of speed TO mile per hour
less signal men with flags are stationed at all
crossings
The ordinance was read twice and the Mayor
was directed to confer with the railroad mana
gers in reference to It's provisions.
oming street between Delaware and High streets.
Nv MIR. Brown: Granting leave 10 the l. L. 4
c. L. X Co. 20 change their track on certain
conditions Read twice and referred 10 the ia
dietary Committee.
By Mr. McNabb. To requisite the running at
!. largS of swine.
The ordinance Vas read once and after long
discussion il was laid over
BY Mr. Metzger: To grade aud gravel Georgia
street between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets
Read twice
RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS.
By Mr. Wallace. For the appointment of a
committee - confer With tie / L X Z. Railroad
M reference 10 The ownership of the ground on
Mars Land between Alabama and New York sts-
Passed
Is Mr.. kuhlman. To rcrrsint the signs on the
street and "a put the names OF the street,
on each corner throughout the CITY Referred q
tie Committee on Streets and ALLEYS
3, Mr Wallace That the Street Commis
siouer be directed tear down all bulletin boards
on che streets
Ale. The pas.,gc Of egeral unlmpOrtant mo
I.ot- the Council adjourned