Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-29
CITY COUNCIL.

MONDAY. May 2S, 1866.
ri ftrss BrdnSh-A quorum OF members were present.
WIN James Young Esq., President, in the chair
Petitions were presented by Mr.. Lynch from A. e.
". Denmead Sons, and others. in favor of extend
ng the Fort ardGns line in front of their property
at atCanton east of Harris Creek; referred
BY Mr.. McGuire, from H. A. Cole for permission to
put up certain sign referred.
by Mr. Lanktord, from John 7. Ford and others,
for the opening and condemnation Of Stricken street,
referred. ''
By Mr.. Foreman from the city Sanitary AGENTS.
for an increase of pay referred.
Mr. Foreman, from the committe on highways pre-
sented an ordinance, authorizing the opening of
laid over
Also, resolution adverse to the closing of Point
Also, resolution authorizing the repair of Swami
Also, resolution approprating $500 for the repair
ol Ll0Grty road, within the city limits; laid over
Mr.. Price, from the Committee on the Harbor pre-
sented resolution providing for the improvement
OF the Middle Branch Of the Patapsco river; laid
over.
Also, resolution adverse to the petition of NJ. A.
dock laid over.
School Commissioners accounts: adopted
Mr.. keyser presented the general appropriation
bill and offered resolution authorizing the Regis
current expenses of the city; adopted.
Mr.. Price, presented resolution of inquiry, ad-
dressed to the City Commissioner as to the probable
cost of paving the bed of Jones Falls; ad0pted.
The Branch then adjourned.
Second BrdRch.-Ths Branch met pursuant IN ad-
Danlel Harvey, Esq. President.
and all tie members.
Mr.. Robinson called up the resolution granting per-
MISSION to D. H. Iemyer, to erect steam engine up-
on his premises IN the of No. II German street,
recommltted to the committee.
Received from the First Branch resolution refer
ring that part of the Mayors message relating to the
erection Of stores the bridge on Baltimore street
to the committee on city property; adopted
Also received resolution to have stepping stones
placed across GddngS street. at its intersection with
William street; adopted.
Also, received a communication from the Mavor
IN relation to resolution Of inquiry stating that the
employees OF the Park Commissioners and Water pe-
partmenC have refused to labor but eight hours per
day. which was read.
Mr.. McCymont submitted resolution giving per.
mission to the New York and Baltimore TRANSPORTS
ton Company to enlarge their pier 45 feet nj the
corner OF Pratt and Light streets.
Mr.: Robinson moved that the resolution be re-
ierred to the Committee on the Harbor, which was
lOst-yeas 3, nays 7.
The vote recurring on the resolution, it was adop-
ted
The same gentleman called up the resolution for
the construction of q wooden platform on the west
side of Jones Falls, between Pratt street and East
ern avenue. approprating $500 for the same:
adopted.
Called up by Mr. Burch. tho resolution directing
the School Commissioners to sell the easehOld in
terest in lot on the east side of Wolf street. be-
tween Lombard and Pratt streets, leased for the
purpose of erecting q primary school, and lease
another lot tor the same purpose in the vicinity of
Baltimore and Washington streets; adopted,
The Branch then adjourned.