Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-25
hoard OF COMMON CnrNcII.-

o'clock, A. B. Shankland presiding.
The message from the Mayor was re-
ceived and read.
The communication referred to in the
message was from Mr.. Ogden, urging at
tentionto the condition Of certain streets,
impeding the successful attendance upon
the Fisk aud other schools. That part of
the message referring TO the issuance of
bonds was referred to a committee of FIVE,
three from the Common Council and two
from the Board Of Aldermen.
Mr.. LelIyeit, late City Attorney, pre-
scented his semi-annual report. Further
| consideration Of the report was postponed
ill the next regular meeting of the Council
That part of the Mayors message asking
the appropriation of $3.50 to pay the
teachers for December, was referred to
special committee, appointed by the chair
The committee on the erection of
CustOmhonse was allowed further time to
report, it being understood that the time
was not to extend longer than two weeks.
Petitions were granted to J. W. Spiser
and Robert Clary to build certain frame
houses.
The bill to erect 4 new engine house in
the Ninth Ward was taken up. The bill,
under the suspension of the rules, passed
its third and last reading, and was trans
milted to the Board of Aldermen.
The Finance Committee submitted re-
port of sundry accounts against the city.
A bill regulating the duties of the Work
house keeper, and fixing his responsible
ties, was taken up. Under suspension of
the rules the bill passed its third reading.
After some unimportant discussion upon
minor subjects the Council adjourned.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The Board of Aldermen met in called
session last night, Alderman Thornburg
in the chair.
A message from the Mayor was read, as
follows:
Gentlemen of the Board of Aldermen !
have called the Honorable Board of Conn
mon Council to join your deliberations
this evening, to expedite certain measures
relative to the issuance of bonds to take
necessary steps toward the support of the
city schools; to devise measures for the
payment of the Metropolitan Police; to
hasten the erection of United States Gus
tomhouse, posiofice, etc, by extending
your cordial Endorsement and proffer Of
cooperation in the measure; and also to
deliberate upon any other questions that
may regularly come before you.
The feasibility of the issuance of bonds
at this time is indisputable when all the
facts and figures in the premises are con-
sidered. The ruinous depreciation of city
checks, obviated by retiring the floating
debt and thus placing city paper at par,
an9 stopping this drainage upon the
treasury, will enable the city, with ordi-
nary economy, to accumulate sufficient
funds to meet the payment of these bonds
prior to the maturing of those issued for
the shortest period-viz: five years.
We reap the additional advantage of i'm.
proving our credit at home, and will be
enabled to purchase supplies for the various
departments at much lower rates than
under the present check system.
Our freedom from petty suits, many of
which are now pending, and the uncer,
tainty of which will be found set forth in
the late City Attorneys report, enclosed
herewith, will also commend it as pru-
dent, judicious and economical measure,
dHh Ohe "Oiihy VI PAOhPb ahu SoAhSn'
action.
Touching the schools, I have the honor
of handing Won herewith communication
from the Treasurer of the Board of Educa-
ton, and respectfully recommend that the
appropriation requested therein be made.
also beg to invite your attention to the
inclosed communication from Prof Ogden,
of the Fisk University. The necessity for
the improvement he requests is familiar to
all familiar with the locality he refers to.
The early sale of bonds seems to be
solution of the question concerning the
payment of the Metropolitan Police. Dur
ing the last municipal year the fines and
costs imposed by the Recorder nearly or
quite reached one-half the amount re-
quired to defray the salaries and expenses
of the Police Department, hence little en-
barrassment should be felt in liquidating
the claims Of our present police. / can
advise no action in this matter at present.
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to
again refer TO the proposed building of
United States Cnstomhouse and Postoffce.
Every citizen of Nashville should be
deeply interested in the successful issue of
this enterprise. cannot speak too warm
ly in its favor; and | trust that each mem
Der of the Council will feel this to be per-
sonal matter, rather than a case requiring
official action, and use his individual in
fuence to promote its advancement.
| am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
A. Z. ALDEN, Mayor.
The communication from the Treasurer
of the Board of Education, referred to in
the Mayors message, stating that $3.50
would be required to pay the teachers in
the city schools for December was received
and filed.
The reports of collections by various
city officers were received and filed.
Several petitions to erect frame buildings
were acted on.
The petition of Orvill Ewing TO be per-
mitted TO improve the streets in front of