Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-07-11
THE PAVEMENT QUESTION.
FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE
MATTER BY THE BOARD
OF
Forrest, Montgomery a Co. the
Lucky Parties.
More Pavements PrOPOsed--The
Fourth Ward Question.

An adjourned session Of the board Of
aldermen was held in the council cham
Der yesterday afternoon. Present-Chair'
man Hubert, aud Aldermen Powers,
Clancy, Cochran, Wickersham, Amis,
Lynn, Boiling, O'Donnell, Lemon and
PassmOre.
Alderman Passmore offered the follow
ing resolution
RESOLVED, That the property owners
fronting upon the following streets ia the
city, tO-wit: Main, from Auction to
South; Poplar, from Front 10 corporation
line Jefferson, from Front to Memphis
aud Charleston depot; Beal, from Shelby
to Wellington DeSotO, from Madison 70
| South Shelby, from Union to South /;
| Charleston avenue, from bayou to Mem
phis and Charleston depot; Old Madison,
from bayou to Memphis and Charleston
/ depot; that they pave. said streets from
the sidewalks to the center on each Of
said sides, with the Nic0lson pavement,
| according 10 specifications il the en-
gineer's office, by the 18th day of August,
1867, and in default the city VIII do the
same at their cost.
Alderman Boiling desired b5fore any
business was proceeded with, to have the
/ question of his right to a seat in the
board settled. Questions of importance
might come before the board and he de-
sired that all should act understandingly.
He regarded the action against him as a
/ miserable subterfuge Of a rule or ruin
party in order to accomplish their pur-
pose. When the time arrives to bring
his family back 20 the city, he would re-
turn to the fourth ward if be could pro-
I cure a residence. II he could not, he
would then come promptly up and tender
bis resignation. 1T was his intention to
act fairly in the matter. He was ready
for an Investigation. He alluded TO ru-
mors he had heard relative TO attacks on
his private character On the streets. He
attacked no mans private character and
whoever attacked his character may as
well employ the undertaken, as one or
the other would need it before twenty
four hours, and the survivor might pay
the expenses.
Alderman Passmore moved that Alder
man Boiling be allowed to retain his
seat.
Alderman O'Donnel, Clancy and
Amis speke in favor Of the proposition.
Alderman Lynn replied to Alderman
Boiling, abiding to the "rulG or ruin "
party. The alderman who had sprung
the question first iTOwnsendl was not
present, but could speak for himself.
Alderman Lynn disclaimed belonging to
any party. He would not resort to
" Strategy II was his determination
to act fairly and squareiy. If Mr. Boil
ing is a Loyal member of the board no
action is necessary. Action in the mat
ter involves a doubt Of his eligibility.
Alderman B0iling's remarks did both
Alderman Townsend and himself in
justice.
Alderman Boiling disclaimed abiding
TO Alderman Lynn. He referred to a
certain party but if the cap fit him, let
him wear it. He wanted the question Of
his legality tested at once.
Alderman PASSWORDS resolution was
read again.
Alderman Passmore, in order to test
the question, offered a resolution declar-
ing Alderman BolIing's seat vacant.
Lost by the following vote Ayes-Ald-
ermen Cochran and Lynn. AOes-Ald-
ermen Powers, Clancy, Amis, O'DOn-
nell, Lemon, Smith and PassmOre.
Mr.. A J. HOpper's letter retiring from
the firm, and requesting the substitution
Of Messrs. n. B.. Forrest, F. @. McGavock
and Jos. Mitchell as his successors, was
read by Alderman PassmOre, who
moved the names be substituted. Car
ried.
The contractors vera allowed until
next Tuesday at 10 o'clock am, to pro-
cure the proper bonds.
Permission was granted the sanitary
committee to purchase or hire a mule
for use of the sanitary committee.
Alderman Amis moved that the paving
of Main street be given to Taft, Mont
gomery d Hopper,
Alderman Boiling desired that it be
given to Forrest, Montgomery & Co.
Alderman shaw presented the follow
ing sanitary %ordinalce which passed a
first reading:
Be it ordained by the Board Of alder
men /. That three physicians shall be
appointed who shall constitute a board
OF health, who shall select one Of their
number TO act as secretary.
2. The secretary shall be allowed -
dollars per month, provided he dev0tes
al his time 10 lie duties Of his office.
8. The duties of the OtEe~ members of
the board shall be merely advisory, they
acting without pay, and to be selected
fro41 each Of the two police districts Of
the city.
4 The secretary sh-ll keep his office
in connection with or convenient 70 the
Office of the metropolitan police COM
missioner, and cooperate with the sani-
tary company Of the metropolitan po-
lice.
5. The secretary Of the board of health
shall have authority to admit patients to
hospital in all extreme cases.
g. All expenditures of moneys apprO-
propriated BY the board Of aldermen to
den&- the expenses of the sanitary ON
pany SHAH he approved by the secretary
of the board Of heath, and no bills shall
be paid unless they are so approved, and
then only when the monthly aggregate
amount Of bills so approved does not eX-
cee2 the amount Of monthly apprOpria-
ton made o. this board.
T.. The secretary on 49, board Of health
shall be required TO attend 10 az cells
from INDECENT sick shall send them to
hospital or provide them with necessary
medicines or medical attendance, en-
pioyiag such assistance as may be neces-
sary; always provided he does not exceed
the amount Of monthly appropriation.
Passed first reading.
Alderman Lynn presented an ordi-
nance adopting Bridges digest a the
digest. Passed on first and last
reading, by suspension of the rules.
A resolution allowing ii. NJ. James
permission to use a certain portion Of the
bluff to compress cotton, was referred to
the landing committee.
resolution looking TO a settlement
between udc city and the board Of school
was adopted, end the following
appointed 10 act ~ the mat
ter: Aldermen Wickersham, Cochran
and Lemon.
adjourned until this afternoon at 8