Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-07-09
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BS CITY CouNcrL --Asregnlar monthly
meeting ofthe City Councilswas held at the
Council Chamber last evening.
The official bond of James Baggs, Su-
perintendeut Of Water Works elect, was
read and approved.
A communication was read from y. ia.
cob, acting City Solicitor, giving it as his
opinion that the Council has been guilty
of no contempt. or disobedience in refusing
to obey a mandamus, lately issued at the
instance'Of J. B. French, by reason Of an
error in the order, upoa which the Court
has as yet5rendered no decision.
The Superintendent of Water Works re-
ported the works in bad condition still,
but expressed the opinion that the works
would supply the city If certain repairs,
which he suggests, are made, $50 -
1t was stated that the repairs are ALSO
lutely necessary if 1t is expected to keep
the worksFin a condition to supply IL city
with water.
onmotiOn ofMr! Hughes the Committee
on Water Works was ordered to receive
proposals and contractwith the lowest and
best bidder for making the necessary re-
pairs.
The Committee on Fire Department. re-
ported in fayos of making an appropria
ton of 5000 to each ofthe Fire Companies.
Also that a practical Machanic be en-
ploycd to act as General Superintendent of
all the fire apparatus OF the city, and also
authorized to act as Deputy Sergeant, al.
SO that the bid of VIM. sExly for rebuilding
the Hope Hose be accepted. The port.
was adopted.
The Committee on Streets and Alleys
reportedthat the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road be required to put the streets in order.
along which their track extends between
the B. & o. r. R. and Hempfeld Depots,
within thirty days Adopted.
The Committee on Accounts reported in
favor OF paying the usual number of month
" bills. Adopted. .aags3 ASA gsr
The opinion of Attorney General Wheat
was read, in reference to Elm Wood Square.
Ion the Island. His opinion is that Elm
Wood Square is not public square. Cen
Wheat is also of opinion that the Wheel
ing and Belmont Bridge Company cannot
be compelled to keep tile road across the
Island. between the two bridges, in or
der.
The report OF the Committee, inlthe case
of Thomas Owens Os. James ST. Myers, re-
ported that ST. Myers had promised to keep
sober and was penitent. The Committee
leave the final disposition of the case with
the Council. The Committee also recon-
mend that when party goes voluntarily
before an Alderman, aud admits viola
tion of city ordinance, the Alderman be,
instructed to impose the highest fine under
the said ordinance sg4ass 45g
The two subjects of the report were re-
ferred for investigation and reportedlto the,
Committee on Ordinances.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, the Commit
tee on Streets and Alleys were instructed
to inquire into the condition of the wire
suspension bridge across Wheeling Creek,
and report to Council. 9 Kos
Norton, Acheson { Co. petitioned the
City Council to allow that firm, who design
leasing the Missouri Mills, to have water
for the use of both mills at the same price
which they now pay for the Belmont Mills,
for the reason that they propose to run
both mills single turn, instead of running
the Belmont Mills at double turn. The
petition was referred to the c ommittec on
Water Works. l@a