Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-02
THE CITY COUNCIL.
This body met in special session on Saturday
night, the 3lst ult

i MS OOuy met IN special session on Saturday
night, the 3lst ult.
PETITIONS &c
Mr.. Colley: For the modification of the ordi-
nance for the erection of wooden awnings. so as
to permit their erection on all streets but Wash
ington. Sundry other petitions on the same sub
lect were also offered
Mr.. Wallace: For the grading of Walnut street,
between Delaware and Alabama streets.
The resignation of VIM. Britney was rendered
and accepted.
Mr.. Blake: For the location of cstern on
the corner of Market and New jersey streets.
REPORTS.
Mr.. Colley: With reference to the standing of
vehicles on Washington street. The matter
referred back to Council to be provided for by
ordinance.
Nh Haughey from Finance Committee: Rec
ommending the refunding of enormously assess
ell taxes.
Mr.. Wallace. from the Committee on Fire De
partment: Relative to the appointment of watch
men Tor the fire tower
The Chief Fire Engineer, through Mr.. Brown,
Submitted par er stating that he had appointed
Charles w Rhodes and Henry n Secrest said
watchmen. and asked that the appoiutees be con-
trmel. The Council concurred in the Chief Fire
Engineers selection.
Mr.. Merger, fom committee: Relative 10 uni
forming the !. lice-all are agreed. provided tie
Council furnish the first uniform; and asking an
appropriation OF SO 20 etch mtn therefore The
LIST proxmo was fixed for the day which the
functionaries are to appear uniformed. The
color is to be blue. with brass buttons, cap and
badge inscribed Police"
After sundry motions and lengthy debate, the
Council concurred in the report
Mr. Wallace. from Committee on Streets and
Alleys: Relative to sundry projected street inn
provements.
Mr. Fletcher submitted a report from a select
committee, the effect OF which was t. require all
wooden awnings to be erected under the super
vision of the Chief Fire Engineer
Mr. Brown. from A select committee, submit
tel a report rules.
The Chef Fire Engineer submitted his report.
The FIRE Department consists OF three steam
CINE companies, one Hook and Ladder Company.
and twenty six men. including the Chief. Four
teen horses are also required for the service
From the month of MAY 1861, to the month
OF April 1852. inclusive there were thirty six
fires. Total loss. SI3,5 ~ Insurance. $685.
81 Loss over insurance. Sc 9i3 81 The az
rregate loss Tor ls6l-2 was 81 so 10 less than
for 1859. leaving Dtlince in favor OF the
Stem Department of about three four lls OF the
entue running expenses.
The te-ular expenses of the Department for
officers and members salaries amount to -, $50
- Contncen. expenses, 81 $50 "a Con>truc-
ton account. >t.OI- IL ottls - sSoi ~.
Two hundred aud fifty copies we're ordered to
be printed.
The Civil Engineer reported relative 10 sundry
estimates for street Improvements
ORDINANCES
Mr. Wallace: Providing for the grading of
Illinois street between Ohio and North streets
Read twice
/ h, the same: For the bOwldering OF Meridian
beiw cen Georgia and Louisiana streets Read
three times under the suspension of the rules and
/ passed
BY the same: For the bowderng of Meridian
street betw cen TIE north side OF Maryland street
10 the north side OF Georgia street. Read three
times and passed
Mr. \ Fletcher ordinance tor the improve
ment of Illinois street between Ohio and North
streets was. under the suspension OF the rules,
passed.
By Mr. Wallace Providing for the improve
ment of Walnut. bet cen Delaware and Alabama
streets Read twice.
Mr. Richmann's ordinance for the b0wldering
of Washington street. between New Jersey and
last streets, Was passed
Mr. Seibert's ordinance for the boWlderng of
Washington street from East 70 Noble streets.
was passed.
Nv the same: Providing for the grading OF
Michigan street. between Noble aud Davidson
streets Read twice.
An ordinance for the grading and grayeling OF
the Bluff road. between Ray street and the cor
pOration line vas read twice.