The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-05-11

Sundry applications for Licenses were then
read. ,"a '0.'
A petition was read from the Commissioners OF
the Market, asking that the Market be lighted
with gas. .,,
On motion Of Alderman STE1NmEyER, the Com
missioners were authorized to procure the neces-
sary gas fixtures. 1"u.. :ss,,.i.!,
a sSnanannioat;op vas read from DR.: J: Z. Daw-
son, Chairman OF the Commissioners OF the Poor,
in relation to resolution passed by the Commits
sioners, asking Council to authorize them to re-
sumo the dispensing ofrations to the needy, there
being great destitution in certain parts OF the
city: ;;
The Mayor explained the subject fully, the ne
cessities for such MEASURE and at the same
time the difficulties connected with 1t, aud sug
gested that Special Committee be appointed to
confer with Committee from the Commissioners
of the Poor, and report at the next meeting.
Adopted. The Mayor appointed Aldermen Will
den Honour and Small ON this Committee.
communication was read from Coroner e. Al.
Whiting, as follows: ST most respectfully reportito
your honorable body that was summoned yes
terday to hold inquest on the dead body of q
| coored infant in Drako-street, and upon investi-
CATION. it was proved 10 evidence the deceased
man, who is practising medicine in this city with
CATE" ...
Petition of certain citizens for abating certain
nuisances.
Petition Of the Charleston Fire Company Of Axe
men. Rule suspended and petition granted
Petition Of Fray Rroy Tor per9ission siann to
Sunday, for the sale Of ice cream and other con-
fectionery; no liquors whatever to be used. Pc
ution not granted. -,.
A communication was read from NJ. a. Nathan,
ESQ.,, Chief Of the Board Of Fire Masters Re-
ferred to Special Committee on the Fire Depart
ment. ...t.s ...t.. a ..F. ... ...,..!
A proposition was submitted to Council by
| Messrs. 4. O. Welton and r. O. Barkley, to lease
for q term OF twenty. years the work known as the
| Artesinn Well. In consideration they bond them
L. To pay over to the city authorities one.hsli
Of the net proceeds accruing from the Artesian
Well, at the expiration Of every year, for which
the property Is leased to them. t' -
q. To lay, with consent: Of Council, the netes-
sary pipes through tho principal streets OF the
city, and furnish tho citizens, at reasonable cost,
| with water to the extent of the eupply Of the
Artesian Well, and to furnish the oity with water
at 20 per cent. below the cost at which 1t is fur
nished to the citizens. '.i' sy."t
ton OF the twenty years, for which they propose
have made thereon, ct q valuation to be agreed
upon, the purchase OF the same to be optional
deferred to tho Committee on the Artesian
Well
supdry bills were presented, and referred to the
Committee on Accounts. .rfL
The Mayor announced that he had received oi
alderman Ihos. Ryan, conveyance OF certain
city as FREQ gift, for the purpose of widening
said street.
Alderman Macbeth, from Committee on Artesisr
Well, read report, recommending Council to
adopt the proposition Of Messrs. Barkley & Vel
ton. ~ p .Hi
On motion of Alderman Marshall, this Report
was referred back to the Committee with inetruc
tions to carry out the resolution passed ut the
last meeting Of the Council, requiring them to
advertise for plans and specifications.
) Alderman Earle reported unfavorably on petit.
ton Of Styles Garter for rIpermission to erect 9
tnrpentine distillery on Gadsdens Wharf, foot oi
Calhoun street. Report adopted.
Alderman Oakes, from Committee on Licenses
reported fayorably on A. l.. Tobias Lee & 90.
tioneers' License 49,
Hart & Co., John Van Wrinkle, Bssell & Co., J.
, H. Thiele, ]. A. Cooke Co., and T. r Marshsll
!. to sell gunpowder. -
Billiards, from Loring & Turner for II tables
! and q. ?. Binns, 9 tables.
|. Tavern Licenses Mo- 2:-Loring d Turner, VIM
Brunges, and Prushen 90. 4'
The Mayor Tin behalf CT Committee on Accounts
! the other nsmbers being absenD reported favor
, ably on several accounts. VA
Il The Mayor, from Committee appointed as tn