Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-07-09


in town, and many persons are in doubt
where TO emigrate to with certain Alder
men in case the. contract is awarded to
the lowest bidders, Messrs. Montgomery
4 Co., which, according to Aldernanic
authority, will entail untold trouble in
finances, and bury the bright prospects
Of the Finance Committee and the whole
city beyond the hope of resurrection.
Some parties are in favor of going to
Brazil, others to Japan, and few to
Africa. We hope our city dads will act
in a sensible manner at the meeting to-
morrow evening and award the contract.
Several weeks Of fine weather for paving
purposes have been lost by stragetic
movements, and many more will be
added if they continue to do as they have
been doing lately. Alderman Boiling, at
the meeting of the Board last evening,
tried to settle the question by moving
that the consideration Of the paving
question be taken up, and that the con-
tract bo awarded to Hopper & Mont
gomery. Alderman Smith offered the
following:
Resolved, That N. b. Forrest, f. G.
McGayock and Joseph Mitchell be added
to the firm of Hopper & Montgomery
and that the style Of the firm be known
as Forrest, Montgomery * Co., Mr. A.
j. Hopper retiring, and that the con-
tracts awarded to Hopper d Montgomery
are assumed by the above firm.
Alderman Shaw thought that the Board
could not receive the resolution in the
shape in WHICH it was made, as they
could not say who we're to compose the
firm. Alderman Smith offered to amend
his resolution, and Alderman Boiling
withdrew his motion in the meantime.
Alderman Townsend said it was mooted
on the street that one of the Aldermen
had removed from the Ward he repre-
scented and therefore was holding his
seat illegally. Alderman Boiling said
that he had removed eighteen miles from
the city three months ago. He might
return to the Ward at the close Of the
summer, if he could get house. He was
in daily communication with the people
of the Ward as usual, and he intendedto
stay in the Board until he was turned
out or till he had thrashed Alderman
Townsend in this paving matter.
Several members expressed wish to
hear the opinion of Mr.. r. ]. Morgan
City Attorney, on the subject under dis
cussion. Mr.. Morgan said it was queS-
ton of fact rather than of law, and it
would be for the Aldermen to determine
it. An Alderman might be absent tenn
porarily for even six months or year
from the ward which he represents, if his
house is there, without being obliged to
vacate his seat The question is as to
his removal. If he breaks up house with
no view of returning to the ward, then
he is no longer a citizen of the ward
1t was, however, a question Of fact, and
he could not aid the Board in the matter
If an Alderman goes off with view of
returning to the ward, then he is still a
citizen Of the ward. Mr.. Morgan also
stated in reply to question of Alderman
Townsend, that if Alderman Bolling'S
vote controlled the action of the Board
in the paving matter, it might lead to
litigation. On motion, the Board ad-
iourned until two o'clock tomorrow
evening, when more strategy will proba'
bly, be developed.
HoH..J. W. LEFTwICH' APPOINTMENTS
The Hon. John W. Leftwich and others
will address their fellow citizens at the
following times and places (commenc-
ing at eleven o'clock each day., to-wit :
Denmark, Madison county, Thursday,
July II.
Gadsden, Madison county, Friday,
July II.
Shelby Depot, Shelby county, Satur'
day, July Is.
Bells Station, Haywood county, Tues
day, July l6.
Cagerville, Haywood county, Wednes-
day, July II.
Harris store, Haywood county, Thurs
day, July Is.
DancyvilIe, Haywood county, Friday,
July 10.
MasOn's Depot, Upton county, Satur-
day, July 20.
Covington, Upton county, Monday,
July %.
Portersville, Upton county, Tuesday,
July %.
Cuba, Shelby county, Wednesday,
July "a.
Bartlett, Shelby county, Thursday,
July 25.
Galloway, Shelby county, Saturday,
July u,
His opponent, Hon. D. A. Num- is
respectfully and urgently invited to be
present and participate in the discus
sion