Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-04-17

Mr.. Baker asked II ii was at the same |
time the opinion was expressed that q
wharfboat was house.
After som further discussion on the
part Of Mr.. be closed bis remarks.
His Honor the Mayor proceeded to
state, at length, what action had already
taken had relative to water works in the
city. The question had nsser before
been presented formally to the Council.
Individuals had talked about it, but it
was the FIRST time that direct presenta-
ton of the subject had been made. he
replied at length 10 Mr. rs remarks,
partly fayuring his suggestions, and
partly TO correct his statements. He
said that Mr. /. had manifested an ILL
tempered spirit, ard would have created
the impression on the mind Oh stranger
that the subject had been often urged
before the Councils he stated his plan
briefly for the supply ofthe city with water
which was, that permanent waterworks
be constructed, and the nuisance caused
4 by the canal at once and forever abated
1 He proposed that company be organ.
lied, and that the city take half the
stock, the balance De subscribed by cap
italists and manufacturers, and those
4 most interested. He stated that he had
done his duty as regards all public en-
terprises in the city, and that he was
still ready to do all that was necessary;
but he did not consider it good policy
for the corporation to engage as such in
any such enterprises
DIR. Bray differed from Mr.. Ingle. He
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He was sure that the financial condition
of the city Of Evansville was far bette,
than that of any city with which he wei
acquainted He favored the Mayors
plan; urged that these important mat
ters should be discussed calmly; sale
that it was no difference what our city
bonds were worth in New YORK; sha
! the sale for all that woHld be required
could be made in Evansville. He woul,
take $4,000 OF them at ninety cents OIL
the dollar. $50
Mr.. Ingle rose to explain. He hal
been misunderstood. He did not wis
to speak Extensively, bat speak Wit
warmth, because he felt that be wa
representing the vital interests of tn
City
DR.. Bray asked If the water work
7 could not be CONSTRUCTED for $500 900 z
Mr.. Ingle said not. 1t would cost ha
Million Some more discussion wa
{ had, after which it was agreed that
special session Of the Council should
held this evening to farther consider th
D matter.
! A petition asking the resembling Of a
4 order for a brick sidewalk, on Seveni
t street between Locust and Walnut, W.
: presented, and it was ordered that
y plank walk be substituted
t Bids for paving certain alleys vel
= opened, and the -contracts awarded
r Bernard Arnold.
y Bids for building q bridge over Il
d Canal, on John Street, were receive
! and the contract awarded to Christis
! Tonnette for $l40 90.
II Mr.. HeiIman moved 10 proceed 10 Il
n election of market,master and weig
o master for the upper market. The 70
q stood for Charles Redden, 6; and f
o FIayler, 3.
!. The election for lower market-mast
Y resulted in the unanimous choice 4
y John Dannan.
y The election for night wharf ma
is ter resulted in the choice OF Phil
r, Kline over james Fitzwillians. r
ID vote stood to 3.
y The election of day wharfmaster I
m resulted in the choice of Green, ov
" Fitzwilliams. The vote stood to 8.