Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-09-04

! ANAG CAH
Alderman Lynn, chairman of the
finance committee, submitted a report
recommending the abatement Of the
monkey show on the corner of Second
and Jefferson streets. Adopted.
Alderman Cochran, chairman of the
landing committee, submitted a petition
from several merchants, asking for an
extension of time in removing freight
from the landing, from twenty-four TO
forty-eight hours, referring to the wharf
master with power to act in the premises.
Bp the same: A report on the petition
Of Vincent d Donohue, asking the privi-
lege of keeping a wharf boat at the land
ing. The report was adverse, and the
report was adopted.
By the same: That all sand privileges
be withdrawn. Adopted.
No report from the fire, printing,
parks or water works committees.
Alderman O'Donnell, from market
committee, reported in favor Of allowing
Stephen Sullivan $500 in scrip, for white
washing.
Alderman Amis, from the pavement
committee, reported in favor Of amend
ing the pavement ordinance so as to in
clude Adams and Union streets from
Front street to the river.
The special committee to whom was
referred the petition of Capt. Waldraven
for asking remuneration for services
rendered the fire department, reported
fsvorably. A motion TO lay upon the
table vas lost.
Alderman Wickersham was opposed
to paying any such bill, and did not
think Wsldraven had any just claim
be had no doubt been an efficient officer
while in the employ Of the city.
Alderman Hoist did not think the
claimant Wa entitled to anything.
Alderman PassmOre said that he did
not see the consistency of members
of the board refusing to pay this claim,
when the South Memphis market
master was paid as well as DR.. Lynch
and others who had enjOined the city
why make any distinction between in
dividuals?
Alderman Clancy wanted to do what
was right, and did not believe in having
pets. He wanted to see the mar paid.
On motion Of Alderman Wickersham,
tie whole matter was referred to the
committee on accounts.
Alderman Wickersham presented a
petition from r. L. Laski asking that
some cots, etc, in the city hospital be
turned over to the county. Tabled.
Alderman Amis presented a petition
from John r. Grehan, asking that the
amount appropriated to D. r. Groves be
paid to petitioner, setting forth reasons
therefor. The prayer Of the petitioner
was granted, the petitioner to give proper
bonds to indemnify the city.
Alderman Lynn submitted an Ordl-
nance to authorize the city to take pos
session of some property OIL Charleston
avenue, 30 that the city may condemn
the same, and the paving contractors
proceed with the work. Passed a final
reading by suspension of the rules.
Alderman O'Donnell presented a petit
ton from five widow ladies, asking that
the pound ordinance be repealed. Re-
ferred to the ordinance committee.
Alderman PassmOre presented a petit
ton from several citizens Of the Eighth
ward, asking that Jones' avenue and
avenue, and all intersecting
streets and alleys be graded.
A resolution ordering the work done
was lost. The matter was referred to
the Improvement committee.
On motion Of Alderman Amis, a COM
Of three was appointed TO ascer-
tain whether it was necessary to send a
committee to Paducah to inspect their
pavement as recommended in the
mayors message.
The chair appointed Aldermen Amis,
Cochran and Lemon as such COM
Alderman Wickersham moved that a
committee of i've be appointed to take
nto consideration that portion of the
mayors message in reference to the
& mackerels.D The chair appointed
Aldermen Wickersham, Ruflin, Hoist,
and Powers.
Alderman PassmOre moved that the
'equest Of DR.. J. NJ. Keller, physician,
for two resident students at the !
be granted. Adopted.
Alderman Rutfin moved that Alder {
men Passmore, Shaw and Powers De
Empowered to east the vote Of the city
or the election of officers Of the Memphis !
md Ohio railroad. !
Alderman Rufnu offered an ordinance
.nstructing the mayor to order an cleo
ion to test the sense Of the people a. to
he prCpriety Of issuing 800, 900 in bonds,
0 mature in twenty years, the same to
e invested in stock in the Memphis
gas company. Passed a first
and referred to the ordinance =
OHmittCe.
Alderman O'Dounell moved that the a
ark committee be authorized to have the :
1alks in Court square repaired without !
clay. Adopted. L
BY the same: 4
That the seats and lamp posts be o
and that the music. stand be c
iken down. Adopted. -
By the same: >
That the boxes around the trees outside
be square be removed. Adopted. Z
Alderman Lynn offered a resolution !
eclaring the tracks of the Memphis city :
company, in their present condi- \
on, be and is hereby declared a nui- !
lnce, aud that the company be requested I
!, remove the same if they refuse to {
the mayor be instructed to re-
love them.
Theregpon the board adjourned. B
FAST TME.-By information received D
ssterdsy, we learn that the Great West
n Dispatch and Cotton Express Line o.
ansport freight in seven days from
lew York to Memphis, or vice versa. -
he clever agent at this point, Enoch 4
aylOr, Esq, whose Office is 304 Front +.
rect, will give any further information
This lie has always given NJ
.e most entire satisfaction, and il will n
acquit itself in the future as in .
Le past. NJ