The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-10

After its some discussion the Chairman call
ed the attention Of the meeting to thesfact that
no equitable basis of voting had been estab-
ilShed, and suggested the propriety Of adopt
ing some method by which such end could be
accomplished. -t..
To meet this end, Mr. A M Kelley offered
the following resolutions, which were adopt
ed: .,,.p9 s,sh
Resolved, That the counties be represented
in this Convention cast vote for every 500 of
population according to census of 1860; and
vote additional for fractions of 500 over the
half thereof gag. =. = ''A-'5a''
ID That each delegate cast the proportion
of the vote of his county, and that which be
bears to the whole number of delegates there
from.
| The report was then farther debated by
Mr.. Paul, of Petersburg, Messrs. Martin and
Robinson OF Norfolk, and Messrs Parker and
Langhsrne, OF Portsmouth. s E5s8 stdV
The motion to adopt as whole was ruled
out of order. 49,. Il. ,.-..-, ts.sr.,.,..t5ss
The Secretary reported the entire Conyen-
ton represented 205 votes with 81 members
| present 9-g IsisiA9 at,g Laa .aIai siGh1a ne. H.
| Eventually, amidst the utmost good feeling,
| all the propositions before the meeting were
withdraw, and the report, as a whole,
adopted ia.laat 5i4.'lsa3, 5sail Ia b. saass
On motion of Captain Barker, of Ports
mouth, the thanks of the Convention were
rendered to the Chairman of the meeting and
to the citizens of Petersburg, for their kind
ness and hospitality a.
On motion of Captain Parker "a committee
of one from each city and county was APP
| pointed district committee, who shall have
authority to call meeting of the committee
at any time should it be found necessary.
The meeting then adjourned sine die
MEETING OF THE COMMON CouNcII This
body met yesterday afternoon. s,a.5..,
/. Peter Dilworth, Esq, resigned as Coun-
cilmen. nztDf}lg % ttlg sgah 81 l1izaes 56
2. II. e. Kimberly was elected to ill the
vacancy.
8. Bill of Stewart & Dey referred to Finance
Committee. ai astesaaf
A. The Baltimore Steam Packet Company
were allowed to build two wooden sheds.
s. D. II. Hill was appointed Measurer of
Grain. guk;fy I'D
6. The request of J. M Smith to pay rent
due city, in interest due him by the city
laid over $50 5A.t u # IS ~kiJt
7. Jail reported in good condition by Com
nittee, whose report wasappropriately refer
red. IS .tf IL ~ so .l(F5s=sLf.t -EflfH ea
s. F. DeCordy's request to erect a wooden
building granted, provided Street Committee
approve. .issse,..t s..4i,tistz..{ ,..
.. j. G. sbley was appointed .tally-kseper
in measuring grain, &C., for the CITY, a
10. Petition of Burgess & Core to lease the
old magazine grounds and erect magazine,
referred to Committee, with power to con-
clude contract. .a ea rla.
IL. Communication of r. @. Drummond,
Collector, in reference to new assessment re-
ferred to special Committee.
~. Communication from iremen reporting
they had elected Robert w. Rhea as Chief En-
gineeI, and asking his appointment, was read
and laid over for action at next Joint meet
ing. iEtt ..
IS. Communication of Collector asking
change of ordinance requiring auctioneers to
apply to Councils for license, SO as not to re-
| quire such permission before granting license;
referred t.s5a, 4ai1....++ Xxx. .+
ID. Amount of compensation to Mr.. Baker
for recovering lost sleeve of the United Fire
Company; referred to Fire Committee
Is. School Commissioners report received,
read and referred. School expenses estimated
at $4,000. A proposition instructing the
City Attorney to amend the ordinance so as
to require the assessor to deposit with the
Treasurer a roll of all persons subject to
school tax, and requiring the Collector to
furnish list of delinquents, was discussed
and adopted. 4i57.
l6. An ordinance was submitted repeating
the first section of the ordinance on public
schools, and one providing for tax of 81 on
every white man. The proposition was dis
eussed at length Messss. Fttzy bbon, Barry,
Allen, Dozier, and Taylor, and withdrawn;
and resolution offered that the minimum
tuition for entrance to the public schools be
fixed at $40, and that 800 children be taught
free of charge Pending it's discussion an
amendment was offered and adopted appoint
ing committee to report at special meeting
on next Tuesday evening week, on the pro-
priety ofincreasing the tuition fee of the en-
tire number, or part Of the pupils of the free
schools. 'e 's'@'
sl7lI $2,26S.50 were appropriated to pay
arrearages due for public schools. &, .n
10. The communication of Superintendent
of Public Schools relative to repairs Of school
houses, was referred to Committee on Public
Buildings ~ Jl44h irsiJ az
49, The ruins of Ashland Hall were ordered
| 70 be solo, saAagEE1 9I IN 9iz.tK7 .1
| 20. Resolution to rent the river termini OF
all streets, for periods of FIVE, seven and ten
years, referred to City Attorney
! Fl, Real estate of the city to be re-assessed
L %. Almshouss Committee instructed to re-
port receipts for opening graves, for pay, &C.,
and the expenses of the establishment
%. The bills which the Council are now
paying, Were contracted between the years
1860 and 1856. fu
"a. Proxies representing stock of the city
in the Roanoke Valley Railroad, to report all
information relative to the city's interest in
said Company Gao gEaU 5eo4
25, W. H. Taylor and W. c. Marrow. were
appointed the proxies 1o
20. Capt. Austins communication relative
to the admitting of Freedmen into the Aims
house, was laid on the table-when the Coun-