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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-11
THE
National Bank of Virginia,
AT RICHMOND.
Capital, Half Million.
United States Custom House Entrance on Bank
street
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURREScY;2
WASHINGTON, May 9Th 1865.
NTHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre-
w sented TO the undersigned it has been made
to appear that the National Bank of Virginia, of
Richmond, Va. in the City of Richmond in the
county of Henrico and State Of Virginia, has
been duly organized under and according to the
requirements of the Act of Congress entit.S An
Act 70 provide n 'tional Currency, secured by a
pledge of United States bonds, and TO provide for
the circulation and redemption thereof APPROX
ed June 3, 1864, and has complied with all the
provisions of said Act required TO be complied
with before commencing the business of Banking
under said Act
Now, therefore. /, Freeman Clarke Comptrol-
her of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
National Bank of Virginia, of Richmond, Va,
in the City of Richmond in the county Of Henri
co and State Of Virginia, is authorized TO com
mence the business of Banking under the Act
aforesaid.
In testimony whereof witness my hama and
seal Of office, this ninth day of May, 1866.
IL. 81 FREEMAN CLARKE,
Comptroller of the Currency.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF COMPTRoLLER OF THE CURRENCY

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
WASHINGTON, May 10th, 1865. }
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned, it has been made TO appear
that the National Exchange Bank Of Richmond,
Va, in the City of Richmond, in the county OF
Henrico and Stste of Virginia, has been duly or
ganized under and according TO the requirements
OF the Act of Congress entitled An Act to pro.
vide National Currency, secured by pledge OF
United States bonds, and to provide for the cir
culatiOn and redemption thereof" approved June
3, 1864, and has complied with all the provisions
of said Act required TO be complied with before
commencing the business of Banking under said
Act:
Now, therefore, l, Freeman Clarke, Comptrol
Ter of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
National Exchange Bank of Richmond, Va, In
the City of Richmond, in the county of Henrico
and State OF Virginia, is authorized to commence
the business Of Banking under the act aforesaid.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal of office, this 10Th day of May, 1865.
Isl FREEMAN CLARKE,
iel2-2m Comptroller OF the Currency.
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CO-PARTNERSmIP NOTICES.
11O-I.ARTNERSHIP NOTICES.

TO RAILROAD COMPANIES, BUILDERS. AG-
RICULTURISTS AND OTHERS.
The undersigned having purchased the estab-
liShmeut Of Isaac j. Mercer, on the corner OF Ca
nal and 9Th sts., have associated themselves in
business, under the style Of TANNER EHBEIS,
for the purpose OF manufacturing articles required
by the Architectural Railroad and other interests
ami they are now prepared to execute orders for
the following;
Cast.iron Fronts and other Castings for buildings
Castings Of Iron or Brass, for Railroad, Agricul-
tural and other purposes
Blacksmiths' work Of alt kinds,
sash. Blinds and Doors of all sizes and from the
best material
From long experience in similar business they
feel assured Of their ability TO render satisfaction
WM f. TANNER,
jy7-lw' }. o. ERBETs.
NTDTICE...-The firm Of Branch, Morton
~ Co, IL this day dissolved by mutual consent.
In settlements either partner will sign for the
hrm. THOs. BRANCH Il SONS,
Of Petersburg,
J. B. MORTON.
July 6th, 1865.
Thos. Branch & Sons, of Petersburg, will be
represented in Richmond by Jas. Il. Branch, un'
der the style of
THOS. BRANCH n CO.,
BANKERS AND DEALERS IN COIN, STER
LlNif, FAChANGES AND bANh NOIES.
They viii allow interest on deposits negotiate
loans and buy and sell stocks.
OFFICE 69 Main street (southside) five doors
above l5tI street.
In withdrawing from the firm, respectfully ask
the continued patronage Of my old friends and
correspondents to Msssrs. THOS, BRANCH u Co.
JNO. B. MORTON.
THOMAS r. BRANCH has this day been admit
ted as partaer Of .-..
THOS. BRANCH y SONS.
Bulletin and Republic copy. jy6-lw
NTOTICE.-The Copartnerships Of HUB-
~ BARD GARDNER Il CARLTON, GARD
| NER. CARLTON y CO., and CARLTON, CHAM
| BERLAIN K CO., expired by the death Of VIM.
| n. Hubbard and VIM. P. chamberlain. A simi-
lar business 10 that heretofore carried on by them
will be continued by the surviving partners, un
der the firm Of GARDNER i CARLTON, who
have taken the spacious loft over the store OF
Nessrs. {. ID. Yale Il Co., Governor street, (until
one Of their tenemenls adjoining their old stand,
now being rebuilt is completely, where they are
/ now receiving an entire new stock OF SHOES and
/ HATS which are offered for sale upon favorable
i conditions.
| All persons indebted to either Of the old firms
| are particularly requested to call and settle.
| JAMES II. GARDNER,
iel3-2awlm. AMBROSE CARLTON.
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TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES, }

DIVISION OF NATIONAL BANKS,
WASHINGTON, May 9, 1865 }
1t is hereby certified that the National Bank of
Virginia, of Richmond Va, Banking AssOcia.
ton organized under the Act "To provide Ma.
tional Currency, secured by pledge OF United
States Bonds and to provide for the circulation
and redemption thereof" approved June 3, 1854
having complied with the requirements of section
46 of said Act and with the regulations OF this
Department made in pursuance thereof, has this
day been designated as a Depostary of P1bllc
Moneys except receipts from Customs, and by
virtue Of such designation will also be employed
as q Financial Agent of the Government.
F. +. SPINNER,
myl5-2m Treasurer U. s.
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EXPRESS COMPANIES.
SOUTHERN EMPRESS COMPANY

Corner 18th and Main Streets.
THE SOUTHERN EMPRESS COMPANY have
opened communication %
STAUNTON AND ALL POINTS
On the Virginia Central Railroad. Also, Peters
burg, Danville, Lynchhurg aud beyond south 10
Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte. connecting with
the ADAMS AND HARNDEN EMPRESS COM
PANIES. Valuables aad packages not exceed.
ing twenty pounds, forward By railroad aad wa
gOn line 10
COLUMBIA,
AUGUSTA.
ATLANTA,
COLUMBUS,
MACON,
and other points SoG.h.
All GoOts shipped hy the Adams and Harnden's
Express Companies, and marked 10 the care
Southern Express Company, w.E be promptly Tor
yaraed 10 destination. iyl-lm
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More and more Desirable

HHVHN s6H" III Y
The Rebellion is suppressed, and the Govern.
ment has already adopted measures to reduce ex.
penditures as rapidly as possible to peace foot
ing thus Withdrawing from market as borrower
and purchaser
This is the ONLY LOAN IN MARKET now offered
by the Government, and constitutes the GREAT
POPULAR LOAN OF THE PEOPLE.
The Seven.Thirty Notes are convertible on their
maturity, at the option OF the holder, into
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-11

The armchair used by the fat woman a. the
museum, in st. Louis, was on Saturday levied
upon TO satisfy judgment Of S39. 4S in fsver of
doctor. The doctor had attended upon tie
sntess. and on her failuie TO foot his bill, had
the chair seized, the cnly portion of her worldly
effects that could be got bold of. The chair is
about three feet wide. The chair is to be sold
at constables sale in day or. two, and any one
in want Of a ssttee, lounge, a church pew, or
buggy body, can buy this chair and convert
il TO the use required. On a pinch, 1t would
make second-story law office, stand for a band
of music or the pilot house Of a small steamboat
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-11
YNsURANCE CONPANY OF THE

INSURANCE. COMPANY OF THE
STATE OF YIRGINIA,
Office over Mitchell 81 TyIer's,
No. los MAIN STREET.
THIS COMPANY has yet a good capital left
l. from the the late wreck, and have resumed
business at their new Office No. lOS Main Street,
Grst door above Mitchell 4 Tyler's store.
The old friends OF the Company and the public
are requested 10 call on them for Insurance az
heretofore.
Policy holders are hereby notified to bring their
policies promptly 70 the Office OF the Company
and have them endorsed good for proper amounts
10 current funds.
JOHN L. BACON, President.
WM II. CHRISTIAN, Secretary.
RICHMOND, May 9Th, lS65.-3m
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-11
COLONE54 DERR0lE =
AME RICAN UNION
Patent Portable Buildings,

Cottaxes for the Seaside the Mountains, the
farm or plantation, Oiices Warehouses and
BufldinRs Of any size OF style made IN sections
nnder this Patent, convenient FOR transportation
and can be quickly set up by people OF ordinary
talent without using nails o. screws. They Sre
SIMPLE. NEAT AND SUBSTANTIAL.
Cottages cost SEQ $50, 227j, $50 and up
wards, packed ready for sh.pleut. a plan
Cottage. l2xl6 feet, can be loaded on two
horse lumber wagon, weighs about 40 thou
sand pound, and costs s2Ij delivered at the
railway depot In Paterson. n. j..
This system Of Portable Building Is acSnow-
ledged 10 be the best In world, aud Is very con-
venient for persons wishing TO make temporary
residsncs, &c, being quickly set up, and can be
taken down and set up again without loss or
damage % the materials. The system can also
he used In the erection OF buildings for perma-
nence, either plsin or IN style most eiaoOsate.-
Splendid for small fancy buildings.
Sashes Blinds, Doors and other prepared
Building Materials OF The best quality can be
furnished % order.
ES-TERTS-CASH-E
For prices OF Portable Buildings or Materials
ssnd plan or description. aud for Patent Rights
or arrangements for Agencies address
a. DasEghsOM,
West street. Steam WORKS,
mvil-tiYl6" fAl EfN'.'. N, .
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REMOVAL

ID EMoVAL---F. LAUBE, UNDERTAKEN, HAS RE
IL moved to the corner OF Broad and First streets,
from Third aud Broad street He is prepared furnish
BURIAL CASES and COFFlNS, aud 10 render all the
services pertaining 10 the business oil UndenskeI, On
reasonable terms. Vs--lm
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~NRRIN'S CELEBRATED NEEDLES
w aND FISH HOOHS.-ANDREW CLERK
40 4s Maiden Lane, New York. Sole Agents
and Im,porters.-Our former customers viii Ind a
Ts5acri65 In gold prices OF these Needles while
t5s "n,Iitv i slways Kept upt the highest stand
srd Rpown 10 English Manufacturers. A. 20. 90
respectfully sole renewal OF me meIcaI'le
Honso iTe,',o'' ~ '0As 'iee4-5m'
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q. -. 800 Six per cent.
GOLD-BEARING BONDS
Which are always worth premium.
Free from Taxation.


Which are always worth premium.
Free from Taxation.
The $50 Notes cannot be taxed by Towns, CT.
ties, Counties or Slater, and the interest is not
taxed unless on q surplus of the owners income
exceeding six hundred dol lars year. This fact
increases their value from one TO three per cent.
per annum, according to the rate levied on other
property.
Subscribe Quickly.
Les1 than s2OO,0OO 900 of the Loan authorized
by the last Congress are now on the market. This
amount, at the rate at which it is being absorbed,
will all be subscribed for within two months,
when the notes will undoubtedly command pre-
MUM, as has uniformly been the case on closing
the subscriptions to other Loans. II now seems
probable that no considerable amount beyond the
present series will be offered to the public.
In order that citizens of every town and section
of the country may be afforded facilities for Ia
king the loan, tho National Banks State Banks
and Private Bankers throughout the country have
generally agreed to receive subscriptions at par
Subscribers will select their own agents, in whom
they have confidence, and who only are to be re.
sponslble for the delivery of the notes for which
they receive orders. -
jy4-9m Subscription Agent, Philadelphia.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-11

The Nashville Dispatch-President Johnson j
home organ-says that II the radicals think they
can make the President come TO Their terms the !
don't know the man.
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FINANCIAL.
J.. \. 7-3O LOAN.

The sale of the first series of 1900 OOO 900 ofthe
7.3O Loan was completed on the 3lst of March,
1866. The sale OF the second series of Three Hun
dred Millions, payable three years from the 18th
day of June 1866, was begun on the lat of April.
In the short space of thirty days, over One Hun.
dred Millions Of this series have been sold-leav-
ing this day less than Two Hundred Millions TO
be disposed of The interest is payable semi-an-
nually in currency on the 10th Of December and
18th Of June by Coupons attached to each note,
which are readily cashed anywhere. II amounts to
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AGENTS FOR THE U. s. 7-3O LOAN.

THIS BANK will receive DEPOSITS, and give
prompt attention to the accounts OF business men
and firms.
Furnish Exchange and make collections on all
the principal cities in the United States and Eu-
rope.
Advances made on Foreign Bills of Exchange,
Gold, Virginia and North Carolina Coupon Bonds,
and all Securities having Il marketable value in
Northern cities
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jele-dlrn
NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK

A. ' HnCt bTOWH.
VALENTINES BUILDINl,
Corner 9th aud Broad streets.
Agent for the United States SeUen-thirty Loan.
TINHIS Bank will receive deposits, discount local
i and inland bills and notes deal in all classes
of Government securities, Foreign and Domestic
Exchange, Gold and Southern State Coupon
Bonds and Bank Notes Oh favorable terms make
collections on the principal cities of the United
States and Europe.
Will cheerfully furnish oil Information in re-
gard 10 Government loans.
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nRHCEENHOEF q VILE,

K WboISSaIs dealers in TEAS. Orders for all
tiD5s Of Teas in snv size packages desired hlled
al the lowest market prices. Parties ordering
will please send remittance. Terd cash; Oruels
solicited. Southern produce received and sou on
commission. Win also receive deposits OF Inoney
~ Elm New York.
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In withdrawing from the firm, respectfully ask
the continued patronage of my old friends and
correspondents to Msssrs. THOS BRANCH Co.
JNO. Il. MORTON.
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MOTTO E...-The firm Of Branch, Morton x
~ Co, Il this day dissolved by mutual consent.
In settlements either partner will sign for the
6rm. THOS BRANCH 4 SONS,
Of Petersburg,
J. b. MORTON.
JuIv 9Th 1855
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BANKERS AND DEALERS IN COIN, STER
LING, EXCHANGES AND BANK NOTES.
They will allow interest on deposits negotiate
loans and buy and sell stocks.
OFFICE 69 Main street. (southside,) five doors
above l5tI street.
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THOMAS r. BRANCH has this day been admit
ted as partaer Of
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RICHMOND, VA, TUESDAY MORNING, july II, 1868
BANKS, BROKERS, &c.

HAMILTON @. FAINT, President.
NATHANIEL AUGUST, Cashier.
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Persons desiring 70 subscribe to tho RICHMOND
VA can ln an nnnn rLa L-LLA..in- LArma
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THOS. BRANCH A. CO.,

ThOs. Branch & Sons, of Petersburg, will be
represented in Richmond by Jas. X. Branch, un'
der the style of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-23

A COOP EGo.-Any decline in prices IN these
high times is decidedly ssa good egg.'' There
has been slight tall in the price of cotton goods
in the eastern markets and, we follow the
markets, we have marked down our prices in
prints, delaines, bleached and brown muslins,
&C., &C., to more reasonable prices. Our stock is
very large and complete and we are anxious to
rsduc. tive have plenty OF store room, plenty
of goods, plenty of help to show them and believe
that low prices will bring us plenty of customers,
rom whom we hope to get plenty OF money. We
sell the celebrated Grover & Baker Elastic Stitch
and Lock Stitch Sewing Machine; we claim tina
we have the best Family Machines and best man.
fnacturing machines in use. We give purchaser
instructions in the of either kind OF machine
gratis.
AIKEN, JARVIS BURIAL.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-23

PETROLEUM DIsCovERED-We have been
shown. by Joseph ". Bracket, Esq, of this
city, specimen of natural petroleum, found
running into the Mississippi river, miles be-
low Davenport, and ] miles above Buffalo
on the farm of Mr.. David butcher Mr..
Bracket informs US that he has leased, for the
Rock River oil company, the privilege of bor-
ing for oil, at that point, and it is probable
that the company will decide to bore there
the coming winter. The discovery is. if i.
proves to be paying reservoir, one of grea.
Importance to this region. 1t is certainly an
evidence that petroleum exists in this vioini-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-23

AELOCk's PORU> PLASTERs.-These
pasters have the comPactness of kid leather and
the hexlbilIty OF a silk glove. They have cured
varicose veins and external anurisms. For all
affections of the chest, weight about the dia-
phragm or upper portion of the bowels, in colds
and coughs, for injuries of the back, for all
or bruises, TO- a weak back, for nervous pains OF
the bowels, and other nervous affections and
cramps, tor heart affections, in all these cases
they have to be used to be properly appreciated.
DIR. L. T. HENDERSON'S LETTER.
FARNvILLE, Louisiana, March s, 1850.
DIR. T. ocK,-Sir: have been suffering I'M
der a severe attack of neuralgia disease of my
bowels for years, with hypertrophy Of the heart,
and have tried everything known to the practice
of med icine from the very best NJ DIS; but truth
prompts me to say that your plasters have given
me more permanent relief than anything else
have used, and believe will produce perfect
The counter-irrtant effect OF your plasters is
produced in such a mild and gradual way, they
invgorate the circulation around the parts to
which they are applied, and exert upon all nerv-
Gus diseases such great sedatve influence, that
Iplace them confidently at the head OF every
plaster now in use.
Yours, very truly,
/. T. HENDERSON, NJ. d. q
novI5dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-23

LATEST FROM EGYPT.-PrNNEY's EGYprIAH
LoTUs.-A new and exquisite perfume for the
handkerchief. Cleopatra and the ladies of the
present day using the same perfume. Penney's
Egyptian Lotus.
A CAUTION TO THE LALIEs.-Dont be imposed
upon by having foreign perfumes forced upon you,
when you have just as good-yea, and better
made at home. Get the Egyptian Lotus, for in
stance, and you'll never use any other afterward.
For sale by all druggists and perfumers Price
One Dollar. Manufactured by the proprietor, F.
A. Penney, at his laboratory, Fulton Avenue, cor
ner ofJay street, Brooklyn, L. l., and sold by all
druggists aud fancy goods dealers
EDWIN A. LovEJoY, Wholesale Agent,
No. 90 Fulton st., New York
rnv2Id w neon.
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STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale, at q bargain, the new
i steam bakery in RocE Island, follows -
One full lot, so by LOO feet; two story brick bak-
cry with all the machinery ready for works
engine, boiler shatting, and all the machin-
cry necessary for rapid and first class work. There
is also good stable on the lot and two good
wells,-one splendid artesian W ell.
The property will be sold at great bargain, il
applica tion is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery, &C.,
&c, will be sold separately if desired.
For further particulars, enquire of the UNDER
signed. JACOB KEISER.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, dwtf
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THEATRE.-See advertisement for play this
evening. The ferry boat will run. after the
performances.
P. S-We are requested to say that no fe-
msle, unaccompanied by gentleman, will
be admitted.
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COMMERCIAL.
ROCK ISLAND MARKET.

Rock ISLAND, Nov. 81.
The current value OF the articles named below
10 subject to changes but the following quotations
are correct for the date of this report:
flour-Johnston's Spring Double Extra, in bbls
81, 10, at Wholesale, and 80 30 At retail. Sacks
s., 80 At wholesale, and $50 at retail. Loose
IS, 10 at Wholesale, and s., so at retail.
Wheat-No. !, 81 goa AS No. 2. 90c; Rejected
45c.
Corn-25a3oc for 10 lbs.
Oats-lsa22c for IS lbs.
Rye-50c.
Barley-No. l, SOC; No. 2, 4os5oe.
Beans-75ca$I 90.
0nions-25c per bus.
Potatoes-2Oa2oc.
Eggs-35e dor.
Butier-vsry choice lots, for recalling, will
bring 2Sa30c.
Sorghum-50a75c.
SALTS, 40a3 90 per bar.
Kerosene barrels included, s5c;
retail 10.
Highwines-$2,25
Poultry-Lye chickens, s., O0a3 90 per dox.-
Dressed, lac per h., Turbeys, lse per 10.
Pork.-For live hogs, So, Oeal0,0O
Beehive weight, common 3,00a4 30. For
prime shipping 5,O0a6, 90 per hundred lbs.
hides-Green country, &c; green salted, 7c;
dry salted, Toe dry flint, l2c; green calf, Toe /;
| sheep pelts, 81 90
Hay-PraIrie, sI3aI4psr ton; Timothy ,$l4al 5
Wood-Oak 81 90 to 81, 90 q cord.
Coal.-At the Coal Valley yard, on the Levee,
coal sold at IS cents, the cost of delivering to
be added.
| sFrom teams, in Marketsquare, At 24a27 cts.
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'ity Council-Adjourned meeting, Nov.

City Council-Adjourned meeting, Nov.
%, 1865.
Present-his honor the mayor, Aid. Phillips,
Sweeney, Huber and Dimick.
Tho minutes of Nov. 9Th and 10th inst. were
read and approved.
were allowed, to-wit:
Rock Island Gas-light & Coke Co. for mo.
ofSept., NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sl75, so
Williams, Heald & Co., for stove bottom. Gle
Vim. kale, for repairing lock, and cart
age on stove. ............--.. 1,6O
AID Dimick moved that an order be drawn in
favor Of Reynolds, Saulpaugh Co., for $685.
oO for AcAdamizing done at Rock River bridge.
Adopted
On motion of Aid Dimick the council proceed
ed to choose by ballot three commissioners to as
certain and assess the damages, &c. to the own
ers of lands proposed to be appropriated by the
city council in laying out and opening an alley
through block 3, in Chicago or lower addition,
asreeably to public notice given, ard as provided
IN Section second, Article of the amended city
charter.
Nhereupon A. F. Cutter, Jacob Dodge and
ueorge Schneider, having each received major
iy at all the votes cast, declared duly elect
George W. Copp rendered his resignation as
city collector.
Tn motion of Aid Huber the resignation of G.
Copp was accepted.
On motion of Aid Huber the council went into
an election for city collector to II the unexpred
term Of George W. Copp
~ IT, Johnston having received a majority of
oil 'ne votes east was declared duly elected.
AID Dimck moved that the committee on al
,Iy and streets be authorized to have the alley
irQuSh block ID, old town, repaired, and the al
@ III block 10, Spencer & Cases addition, filled
P'o grade. Adopted
Adjourned to next regular meeting,
j. r. JOHNSTON, City Clerk.