The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-07

W, q iair ddu equitable proportion OF the
actual cost OF said grounds.
In 1901 the city council undertook, by or
dinance, TO repeal. In part, the ordinance of
1856, and to prescribe what might and what
might not be transported over certain por-
lions ct the road. thus assuming the right to
rsscind the contract between tho parties with
cut the consent of the railroad company. sf3
This action of the city council has always
been regarded by the company as q mere
nuility, and IT 10 presumed that no LAWYER
of any standin &, would otherwise advise.
1t is commended by some, tina. the contract
of 1856 Is nudity for want Of proper author
ity in the parties signing it to execute such
contract, but if it 10 q valid contract it 10
evident that the city thereby parted with ito
rlgnt TO appropriate the grounds in front OF
block to any other purpose. even ii the H.
L. &c T.. K. K. Co. did not thereby acquire the
present right to use it.
1t Is possible too, that there are persons
who really believe there lie some validity In
the ordinance of 1861 partially repeating the
ordinance of 1856, and if settlement is
20 ade an the basis indicated in the PROPOSE
tion whereby / would surrender at leaet SIT,
900 of city paper withouta any other equivalent,
| must insist that all these matters be final
Iy and definitely settled and on snch terms
would give the R. |. & P. X. r. Co., res-
sonable depot grounds. without being liable to
share them with other companies until they
would become actually ynlaeless to all par
ties.
| would suggsst that these difficulties light
be obviased by asnew contract securing to the
K. u p. Il. Il. 90. the rights and privileges
granted by the ordinance of 1856. subject.
however, 10 the liability of being compelled
TO share with one railroad company. coming
into the city from the south or west, In the
use of the grounds n front Of blocks 2, 3, 4
and ON equitable terms, or If the city would
prefer retaining the control OF the grounds
in front of block 2. the company would relin
quisheany claim it may be supposed to have
thereto and consent that the city should have
the right to grant the right of way 10 any other
railroad company for arailrosd track through
the present depot grounds of the company,
bat in either case the RI P R.R. Co, would
want the right to fill up the ground in front
of block and use ii for depot purposes. As
1t now constitutes part of the Mississippi
river. even ut q moderate stage Of water, ii
is presumed there would be no material OBJ
lection to lis being filled up and appropriated
TO that use.
In conclusion permit me to Assure the city
council that fully appreciate the Importance
OF an anicable adi ustreht of ali matters in
dispute between the city and myself and that
| am rs anxious as the city council can he tor
such an adjustment; but if a settlement can
not be made to cover all the points in ooptro-
versy and to be final and satisfactory to all
parties | would prefer that the suits now
pending be prosecuted TO final issue, and that
the courts should determine the relative
rights of the city and of the railroad com
pany under the ordinance of 1855 and the
contract of 1857, as well as under the pre-.
tended ordinance of 1861 ..s..
Very Respectfully, Yours &C.,
Signed P. L. CABLE.
Rock ISLAND, Sept. 1st, 1866.
On motion of Aid. Bogue, the same was re-
ceived and referred to the special com mittee
appointed to negotiate with Mr.. Cable, with
instructions to devise some plan or measures
whereby all matters in dispute between the
city and Mr.. Cable may be finally and salts
factory settled, and report at the next meet
ing.
On motion of Aid. 0. J. Dimick the reports of
the following city officers received and re-
ferred to the finance committee, viz Treasurer,
clerk, collector, weigh master, wharf master,
bridge tender, supervisor Sd ward, and Police
Magistrate Sweeney. H
Sundry bills were presented, and on motion of
Aid. /. Huber the same were referred to
finance committee.
On motion of Aid. Gilmore the committee on
Rock River Bridge were instructed to have the
old bridge plank brought into the city and de-
posted in some suitable place.
On motion of Aid. Sweeney three months sal
ary was allowed to the following city officers
treasurer, clerk, collector and marshal
On motion of Aid. J. r. Huber it was ordered
that the time in which the city clerk is required
to make out and deliver to the collector Il war
rant for collecting the city taxes for the year
1856 be extended to the 18th day of September
1866.
On motion of Aid. Shesrer, appropriation of
$500 was made for the improvement of Highland
street from Washington street to Broadway.
On motion of Aid. Bogue, $500 was allowed
Marshal Chopper for incidental expenses.
On motion of Aid. Sweeney the rule was sus-
pended and the following bills allowed, viz:
John Lestig1 10 days teaming ass, so in
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