Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-29
MUNICIPAL.
Proceedings Of the Board OF Council

Proceedings Of the Board OF Council
Tho Common Council held their regular meet-
ing last evening, at half past six o'clock. Mem
bcrs present Mcssrs. Haley, Duncan. Graves,
Hagcy, Robertson, Bricn, Ambrose, Ilasam,
woodGn. Edwards. YArbrough, Horn, and Presi-
dent Cotton.
Tho minutes Of tho last meeting were read and
approved
Tho message Of the Mayor relative to the viii
son Hospital Tread before the Board Of Aldermen,
and heretofore published,) was read and concur
rcd IN.
REPORTS or STANDING COMMITTEES.
The report OF A. q. Shankland, Revenue Col
hector (alrendy published was read and received.
Mr.. Haley from the committee on Public
Schools. asked further time before reporting on
resolution relative 10 janitors Of public schoolsrc
fcrrcd to that committee, which was granted
Mr. Cotton Chairman Of Gas Committee said
that he intended TO examine tho laws in regard to
the power Of the Gas Company, and the control Of
the corporation over it, and promised full re-
port after such examination.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
A bill from tho Board Of Aldermen. 10 establish
regulations for the Market House published some
time sinco) was taken up, and passed three read
ings
A bill allowing Mcssrs. McRobcrts and Balm to
raise pillow sign above their door, which had
passed. three readings in the other Board. was re-
jsctcd.
A hill 60 establish House Of Refuge for juec-
nile offenders was laid on the table.
A hill authorizing the Commissioner on Public
Property. in conjunction with the Mayor, to sell
any or all of the public property belonging to tho
Corporation. which had passed three readings in
the other Board was amended so TO require
twenty days notice 20 he given in all the daily pa
pcrs of the city. The hill passed amended.
Mcssrs. Lcllyett, Yarbrough and lIaslam wcro
appointed Committee on the part Of the Com
mon Council. in the matter Of the Wilson Ilospi
tai. referred to in the Mayors message.
PROM rHE OTHER BOARD.
A bin to authorize the Committee on Gas to
erect gas at any point they may deem proper. and
10 have full control over all subordinatcS was
taken up. and passed three readings
A resolution to cause gas TO be erected in the
stall Of George W. Coleman. was passed.
resolution instructing the Chairman Of the
Gas Committee to have lamps erected on the cor
ncr Of Line and High streets, and tho corner Of
Line and Cherry streets. passed.
Several petitions to build frame hodscs were
granted
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. wood6n offered resolution. directing the
City Marshal 10 enforce the law in reference 20
swinging signs, which.was adopted.
The following Bill was presented by Mr. Am
broso -
Bill 20 authorize the issue of bonds for tho rur-
chase Of the wharf owned by Mrs. Allison, at
the mouth Of Lick Branch.
SIC /. b u enacted 81 tlc On Council a Nush-
riNc That the Mayor be directed TO execute ten
Q0l bonds Of the Corporation. for one thousand
dollars each, payable twenty years Ritcr the -
day #, with coupons attached interest pay
able semi annually, which bonds shall be signed
by himself and countcrSgncd by the Recorder,
under tho Corporation seal and be delivered to
Mrs. Madeline I. Allison for the purchase of the
wharf owned hy her al the mouth Of Lick Branch,
North side.
The bill passed its first reading and a motion Ia
suspend the rules and allow It's passage on the
second roauinE, was lost.
Mr. Brien moved 60 reconsider, which was
carried. and he then moved 10 lay the bill on the
table
some discussion arose aud the bill was tabled
By vote ofsix 10 four
FROM THE OTHER BOARD.
Bill for the renting Of stalls in the Market
House and for other purposes.
Be dcaaossdJy fhc Ctv ODuacii. That hereafter
on the first day 81 January in each and every
year, or early thereafter ~ practicable the
First Assistant clerk Of the Market House shall
proceed 20 rent the stalls IN the Market House.
proridcd That no butcher stalls shall be rented
for moro than S2oO per annum and no vegetable
stalls for than 500 nor less than So: and no
stall for the sale Of fish for less than S. per anuum
and that a committee Of three from the Common
Council and two from the Board Of Alderman. be
appointed 10 CLASSIFY the stalls and attend 10 the
renting Of the same.
AroSOlutiOE to appoint aeOmmittee Of one from