Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-21
Special Meeting of Council.

An adjourned meeting of Council was held last
night. Mayor Gavin presiding.
PETITIONS
Nv Mr. Boaz. remonstrance from citizens OF
the 9th Ward against bordering alley.
RKPoRIs.
BY Mr. s. A. Fletcher, Accounts ordinance
appropriating 5000 40 to pay certain claims
due by the city. Passed.
BY Mr Haughey. finance-recommending the
reiundiug OF certain taxes enormously assessed.
Coneurred in.
BY MIR. s. A. Fletcher. MISUNDERSTANDING
the Z aim of Michael Gallivan, that it should 90
to the Police Committee
By Mr. COlley, J uaciary-A report on the pc
ttiou of Mr. Long for leave to erect frame
building within the limits prescribed to exclude
them, that the petition cannot be allowed with
repeating the Ordinance. Concured in.
Mr. Boar, Police-Handing in the resignation
of Thos. j Zoos as Policeman. which ac
cepted. Also. recommending w. +. Brunnemer
TO hill the vacancy, which was concurred in
Also. recommending the allowance of the claim
OF Michael Gallivan. Concurred in
Bv Mr.. Allen. Recommending the
purchase OF blocks tor butchers. Concurred in.
BY Mr. McNabb, Cisterns-That the Chief
Fire Engineer be authorized TO contract for build
ing cistern near the corner of Washington and
New Jersey streets. C0ncurred in.
BY Mr.. Brown, streets aud Alleys, recon
mending the awarding OF certain contracts for
street improvements. which was cOncurred in.
Also. that the bids on the improvements for
Cravelins New York street. between Alabama
and Meridian. Tor grading North street. between
Delaware and Illinois. and for grading and gray
cling Washington street. west Of the Carlisle
House. are too high. and that the letting be de
ferTed: cOncurred in Also. that there was but
one bid for bOwderng the alev in the rear of the
Bates Heuse, and that the letting be postponed
one week: coacurrel IN Also, submitting the
report Of the Street Commissioned ana asking
the allowance OF the claims Also, that the Civil
Engineer be instructed TO strike from the estimate
for the improvement OF Marketstreet the portion
assessed against the United States. and that the
city pay the same. and that the bill for bowlder
ing Pennsylvania street opposite the United States
Court House be paid by the city, and the bills be
presented 70 Congress through General Dumont:
concurred in
By Mr.. Ryan-Citv Attorney Reporting that
Mr. Gesel was. in his opinion entitled 10 pay Tor
each night that Council met from the date of his
election up to the close of his term.
Mr. Colley moved TO receive the opinion. and
that Il be entered on the records of the Council
which prevailed
Mr. Brown moved that Mr. Geisel be paid the
average amount paid 10 other members for the
period claimed.
Mr.. Boaz moved 20 amend the motion. BY al
loving M1. Iessl - Tor each night he occupied
a seat IN the Council.
Mr.. Haughey offered. as a substitute that Mr.
Geisel be allowed pay for each night he WIS
present IN the Council. claiming his seat IS a
Councilman. to be ascertainei by his own state
ment oath.
Mr.. Hsughey's motion prevailed By the casting
vote OF the Mayor.
ORDINANCES
Nr. Htughey ctlleI up tue ordinance to light
With gas Meridian street. between North stree
and the Donation line Passed
RESOLUTIONS
By Mr.. Blake. that j. W. Davis be allowed
s52 > the balance due him in settlement a.
Chief FIRE Engineer Adopted.
By Mr. Brown, that the Street Commissioner
be instructed ~ Ill the gutter across the pave
meGi opposite the Palmer House. to prevent the
slOps running 10 the street gutter. and also one
at the Macy House
Mr. McNabb moved % amend by adding all
other payementS IA like condition
The resolution passed ss amended
BY Mr.. Thompson. that oil. the city mssona
ries be instructed 10 visit weekly aud daily II
possible. the officers of State and urge with all
the 7 powers 10 convince said officers OF the N,
pretty OF paving the several accounts due our
contractors for street improvements
Mr. Brown moved the reference OF the resolu.
ton " the Sapreme Court After some remarks
OF a humorous nature. the resolution va with
drawn and the Council adjourned