Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

Read three times aud passed
Mr.. Allen presented a petition from the City
Assessor for All extension of the time within
which u complete his work Referred.
petition was presented from members of the
Fire Department for All increase OF wages Re-
ferred
like petition presented from members
of the Hose Department. which was referred
With instructions to inquire into the expediency
OF inquiring into the pay of the Chief Fire Engin-
eer
The Indiana Central Railroad Company petit
toned tor the privilege Of LAYING an additional
track across Virginia avenue in the vicinity OF
their freight depot.
Also, remOnstrance To same was presented
RsmOnstrance aud petition referred to the Com
mlttee on Streets and ALLEYS.
A petition was presented, asking for the vaca
ton OF alley on the west half of block SO
Referred.
Another petition presented asking for the
grading and graveling of Lockerbie street Re
ferred
The Chairman oftbe Judiciary Committee re-
ported relative to the claim OF John Brennan for
damage done to his house on Benton street The
law was not well settled as To show that the
city was not liable. Justice demanded that he
should have something. and the sum of 1925 was
recommended to be paid him. Tabled
The CITY Clerk was directed to issue warrants
to pay the clerks and judges in the special
elections in the 4th and 9th understanding to
SIS
Mr. Jameson, from Committee on Revision of
ordinances, reported against further legislation
on the regulations governing hack hire. Con
Cured in.
The Committee on Market Houses was in
structed to confer with Gen. Stone in reference
to putting the west market house in the condition
il before the taking possession of it for mill
tary purposes.
The Committee on Streets and ALLEYS reported
in favor of u contract for grading and graveling
Delaware street between St Clair street and the
Corporation line. with H. Zimmerman. at AZ
cents per cubic yard for grading. and 81 80 for
graveling; also, with John Ssumph, for grading
and bowldering Delaware between Washington
street and Pogue Run. Concurred in.
Also. an ordinance to grade and gravel Lock
erbie street. and curbing the outer edge with
white oak plank Laid over.
Also, an ordinance to provide for the grading
and graveling of the first alley west of East
street and running east and west through square
81 Read twice and land over
Also, an ordinance authorizing the vacation of
an alley between lots 6 and in Vanblarcum ;
subdivision OF out lot IA Laid over
hiro, ~ Itu'ucuau'c hStilSb NdCdllllH ATTY
running north and south near the Ger man Catho-
lie Church on Maryland street. Tabled.
Sundry contracts for street improvements gas
fixtures &c. were opened and read
An ordinance relative 10 the bonds and NAL
feassnce in Office of all officers in the service of
the City OF indianapolis. was read and laid over
for amendment.
A resolution relative to trying policemen by
the Council any charges preferred, was
adopted.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
Mayor by proclamation TO call upon citizens to
assemble in their respective wards IN order to
petition the Council to levy special tax tor
bounties to one hundred day men Under the
law. this tax cannot be levied. unless by the
action indicated on the part of the people The
Mayor will proclaim at an earlv day.
After the transaction of further BUSINESS. the
Council adjourned.