The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-19
Proeeetings OF Cenaeil.

~ CoDNcL CHaaIBEE.
CoLuMsLA. April u 1866.
Present. His: Henor sthe Mayor; Alder
melf Alexander, Fisher, Geiger, Hunt,
Mcdonald, Mckenzie, Niekerson, Radcliffe,
Stork, Taylor, Walter and Wearn.
Tho minutes of the last meeting were
read aud confirmed.
The petition of tie Fire Department, 10
reference to erection or AN ai,ssr,n ,.ssc!! was
presented, with plans OF. the tower pro-
posed, and o letter from the bell foundry.
His Honor named Oh Committee on Fire
Department, the appointment of which was
suggested. ut last meeting of-Council, Al
dermen Mckenzie, Radcliffe and Walter.
On motion, the petition. OF the Fire De-
The following Communication was Sre-
ceived and read, from A1cssrs. e. y Il. u.
Hope:
COLUMBIA, April Is, 1876
To has Honor The Mayor aud City C,nfucl.
GENTLEMEN We have received n letter
more, stating that the Fair in hid of the
South ls about TO close, and they desire the
names OF responsible parties to whom such
FUNDS (which may be apportioned to onr
city may be received and. distributed.
We think this properly belongs to yo,n
body, and would suggest YOU take some
action forthwith.
Yours, respectfully,
On motion, it was carried that his Honor
the Mayor appoint q special committee of
three, to act in conjunction with him. 10
attain the object of Messrs. Dewall y I9,e
hart, Of Baltimore. 80
His Honor proceeded to name Aldermen
Nlckerson, Fisher and Radcliffe.
retitions OF sundry persons for license to
retail splrltuous liquors were referred to
tho Committee on Licenses. ~
Petition OF sundry persons to erect places
OF amusement was referred to the Clerk.
The Committee on Water Works pre-
sented the following report:
COLUMBIA, April II, 1866.
To has Honor the Manor Gt,ad the 3kie,n,cn
Of the city Of Columbia.
GENTLEMEN: Your Committee on Water
Works having enterod on the discharge of
the dutlos assigned them, have caused an
inventory OF the materials in possession of
the Superintendent at the engine room to
DC taken by that officer, and they find that
ON the 9th day OF April, 1866, there was
one gallon of oil, eight pounds of tallow,
half coil of packing, and, in ward. thirtv
seven cords of wood
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
~, j. MCKENZIE, Chairman.
Inc report was received anu filed as in
formation
The Committee on Accounts reported
recommending the accounts Of Mrs. N. A..
McAhster against the Street Department
sl6.2o, and the Committee on Aims House
against gan the Council, :225.5O, be paid.
Inc report was received and adopted.
The petitions of sundry persons for stalls
III the market were laid ON the table.
Inc following resolutions We're offered
and adopted:
hesoioed, That it is both cxpcdicnt and
necessary TO either bnild or rent some
linz fNro
used as place of detention for parties
Dfeaking the peace of the city. and other
misdemeanors against the same also. for
the accommodation of the police.
On motion, the resolution was referred
to the Committee ON Guard House ana po.
.hce, with power to act.
Resoloed, That the revision of the citv
ordinances be referred to q committee Of
three, to act in con junction with his Honor
and the City Attorney.
The committee appointed for this pur
Hunt. '''o
The Council proceeded to the election of
city officers. The following named persons
having received the majority of votes. were
declared elected to the several situations:
City Attorney-E. J. Arthur.
City Clerk. s. Mcmahon.
City Surveyor r. G. Veal.
Evans. ~
City Physicians j. J. Goodwin, A. A.
Sylvester a.
Chief of Police s. s. Green.
Assistant Policemen. g. Duncan, J.
". Daniels, J. A. Thomas, j. Dooley. n.
Daniels, James Frazer, NJ Grinstcai' r
NJ. Altee.
J. A. Selby, having filed tho lowest bid
Tor city printing, was declared City Printer
l.. simmons, having made the highest
Dld Tor the city scales, was declared Scale
Keeper. ~ "'0
The appointment OF wood contractor,yo was
laid over until next meeting.
On motion, Council adjourned.
u. II. ELMORE, CITY Clerk.
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