The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-23

Hill, G. A. Santos was appointed Secretary
| pro tenn.
! The following resolutions prepared BY y
| A. Santos, aud preamble by A. L. Hill, attel
prefacing them with few eulogistic remarks
upon the character of the late T. g. Brough-
ton, on motion Of c. l.. Cole, the resolutions
were unanimously adopted--namely:
Whereas, it has pleased an all wise Provi-
deuce to remove from our midst our lamented
townsman, Thomas G. Broughton and where
as we desire to place on record memorial OF
our respect for the deceased:
Resolved, That in the death of Thomas g.
Broughton, our community has lost one of its
most upright and valuable citizens; this body
has been deprived of an honorable. faithful,
and efficient officer, and his family and friends
hvea been bereft of one, who in all the rela-
tons Of life, had won the love. confidence and
respect of all who knew him
Resolved, That we tender to his family,
our deep sympathy in their bereavement
itesofced, That the Secretary pro tenn. be in-
structed to spread these resolutions upon the
records Of this body, and to send copy thereof
to his family.
On motion, the rules were suspended, and
the Council went into an election for Clerk
Fayctte Jones aud James +. Milligan withdrew
their applications,in behalf Of Thos. B. Brough-
ton, son of the late clerk: whereupon he was
unanimously elected Clerk of the Council. A
motion to increase the salary Of the clerk from
$500 to $500 per annum was lost.
On motion the Select Council adjourned to
meet the Common Council iii joint meeting.
In joint meeting, on motion, Capt. James
Cornick was called to the chair. A commune
cation was read from the Mayor in relation to
the present inefficient state OF the constable
aty recommending that two constables be
elected III place ti Joseph Bonfanti resigned,
and Wililau Mo,eley who abandoned his Of
fee.
Communications were read from the follow
luz gentlemen applicants for the offic Of con-
stable, namely: B. K. Taylor, David Espy, G.
W. Stavro, &. w. Miller, and P. Mccarthy
Whereupon the Council proceeded to ballot;
"a votes were cast; Taylor received Is, Miller
5, and Espy /. Taylor was declared elected:
On motion Of Charles Reid, the Office of con-
stable held by VIM. Moseley was declared va
cant, rnd the Council proceeded to an election
to fill the vacancy-24 votes were cast: Mil
Ter received %, and Espy 2.
John B. Whitehead offered u few remarks,
suggesting that the subject for an electian of
Corporation Judge be acted upon at once.
Whereupon, on motion, the joint meeting
adjourned.
A motion of Mr.. Delany, for the Common
Council to adjourn, was lost
The rules were suspended upon motion Of
Mr., Harrison, in order that other business
might be transacted.
The Committee on Markets and Docks
made report, recommending action on the
application of the Sea Board and Roanoke
Rail Road, to rent or lease the Wharf in the
city Of Portsmouth, at the foot Of High Street,
belonging to this city.
Mr.. Parks moved that the Wharf be rent
ed To the Rail Road Company for the term Of
ten years at the rate Of $500 per annum Mr..
Reid offered substitute to make it $4O0 per
annum.
Mr.. Saunders offered an amendment to re-
duce the lease to five years
Mr., Parks accepted the substitute of Mr..
Reid
The question being taken on the amend
ment Of Mr.. Saunders, it was adopted.
The main question was then put and car
ried,
AT the request Of Mr.. Sanders, the Chair
read the act of the Legislature, providing for
a Corporation Judge of the city Of Norfolk.
Mr. Parks moved that the act of the Leais-
lature be accepted.
Upon suggestion of the Chair, au ordinance
was read for the action of the Council, which
would facilitate the action of the Legislature.
The ordinance passed to it's third reading,
when ali animated debate sprang up
Mr. Reid opposed it on the ground of
economy.
Mr.. Delaney opposed it because it would
be only assessing the lawyers, and who first
originated the idea Of the innovation
Mr.. Saunders advocated it as public ext
gency, and a matter of utility in facilitating
| litigation
Mr., Harrison said all the Editors and Law
| yers were in favor of the measure, but he was
| opposed to taxing the people with the Office
without their consent. lie therefore moved
that further action be postponed until the
next regular meeting. a division was called,
eight voted in the affirmative, and three ia the
negative The ord .ance was laid over.
| Mr.. Almand moved that the report of the
Fire Department Committee be taken up, and
some definate action be taken thereon
| On motion of Mr. Saunders it was laid over
until next meeting.
On motion the Council adjourned.
CoURTEsiEs.--The officers of the French
dispatch Steamer D'Estaing, were tende red