The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-03-19
Smith moved that the order be rescind-

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A petition was recsived from the man
ayers of the Orphan Asylum, asking con-
to that Institution. Unanimously granted.
kEHenry L. Dannetell asked permission to
erect frame shed for stone yard, within
the fire limits. Granted. EoW
A motion to throw the Block out OF the
fire limits, was lost ea t1
Mayor Baker read Specifications for the
bowldering of streets. gravel nine inches
deep, good sound granite powders not less
than three inches in diameter, with three
inches of gravel on top-with the usual
cutters. Large powders to be laid next
the cutters, and diminishing In size TO-
wards the centre of the street. To be
guaranteed for one year, o8
communication was received from
Philip Hornbrook, ESD, asking consid-
GRAFTON of the question as to the compara-
tive merits OF powders and the Nicholson
pavement. a report OF the Civil Engineer
of Cincinnati was also read from the GIN
einnati Enquirer on the same subject.
Mayor Baker expressed the belief that
powdered streets were still improving
during the first nine years, while, by the
statement Of the zedvi1 Engineer of Chi
cagol fhe hest Nicholson pavement was
worn out IN that time, and tnat from the
best estimates, the Nicholson pavement
cost 50 per cent, at least, more than bowl
ders. ~ elffsfa.-, .lsss{etg 4az4sl. a95s.s4
The communication was referred to a
committee consisting of Hellman,and Mil
Ter. sfg.lg
Inc CnleI Oh N121I IOllCt -ItpOIlcus
through Mayor Baker, that a member of
the night police, Henry Lawrencea had
come on duty infoxica ed By direction of
the Mayor he was suspended.
On motion, it was ordered that the .ac-
cused appear before the City Council ON
Monday evening next.
The report of the superintendent of Oak
Hill Cemetery showed two intermentS
during the week ending March 10TH ~
a few licenses to sell Intoxicating liquors
were granted, and Others allowed 10 be
fSse.rn rfrarr4 rsFF
The Mayor reported that Mr.. Cunning
ham, of indianapolis, was in the city on
the subject.of water works. Lgnqg
The demand of Rocker Bfount, for
damages, was taken up on motion, and
Smith moved to "half allow f" the bill,
and made a speech on the subject. Hun
Mayor Baker stated Tie question to be
on paving half the bill The ayes and
nays were called, and the motion was lost.
smith submitted a dog report, same as
published in the JOURNAL some days ago.
Smith called Dougherty 70 the bar and
catechised him n the dog question, The
answers not being satisfactory, smith
became excited to some extent, and intl-
mated that Doui rty did not state the
matter fairly, and continued tne speech in
an excited manner, and closed by appeal
ing to God and his fellow Councilmen, as
to his remarks and position on the
Nh. florence Thought Councilman Smith
had let remark fall squirting towards
Smith, like a-little' man, took back his
sharp remark towards DOugherty.
Mayor Baker expressed his opinions on
the subject, which were received with APP
plause. He thought there was more i'm
eportance given to the subject than it de-
served The City was infested with WORTH
less dogs. They had been ordered muZzled
and the ordinance was not observed, and
those were the parties 10 blame who neg
Dlected this duty. All the dogs In the City,
or in the State, were not of the value of
one human life, and twas the duty of the
City authorities to so rule that our children
could go on the streets in safety. ONO
On notion Mr.'Feidman was allowed S25
damages for the water from the Engine
house running in his cellar. IIlA1I
Mr.. Reftz reported the difficulty of get
ting certain lumber required for the lower
Engine house.
A sidewalk Of Glass No. was ordered,
on the North side of Fourth Street, be-
tween Clark and Leet Streets, and from
Leetto Goodsell Street; also from Goodsell
to Walker Street; also from Walker
Street to Fulton Avenue; also from Full
ton Avenue to Fifth Avenue. l-FrfE-c
The papers of the city were requested 10
publish the boundaries of the several
wards of the city. -- ~ 9'l5A@ii
On motion, it was ordered that Mr.. Nc
1nnerney be Instructed to make plank
walk on Fourth Street. from Tenth to
Eleventh Street; also one of like chafac-
ter on Sixth Street, from Chandler toPow-
ell Street. Ir.g b. Z --.iitlf
Mr.. John F. Glover asked that a cross
ing on Main Street be improved. The sub
ject was taken under consideration.
4 On motion, the Council adjourned.