, 1867-08-02

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had received from the Government a letter
dated the 9th inst, containing a communication
regarding the future form of the Budget and
the Grants, and that the letter had been laid
on the Councils table.
According to the order of the day the Coun-
Gil proceeded to:
/, The 3rd discussion of the draft of an ordi-
nance for the temporary establishment of a
special P0licemaster in Frederiksted's Police
District.
The -1st member for Frederiksted's town
(Sarauw) recommended the adoption Of the
ordinance, and stated that he would abstain
from voting.
The 9th crown-member (Walker) seconded
the motion.
The End crown-member (Bie) presumed, that
the new post would be advertised.
The 1st member for Frederiksted's town
(Sarauw) was of the opinion, that the Council
only had to vote On the ordinance, and to leave
the rest to the Government.
The End member for Christiansted's country
district (Ratclife) would be sorry to see any
delay in the matter, and hoped that memb ers
for Christiansted would soon introduce the like
proposal,
The Chairman observed, that the Council
had no right to- propose any condition to the
adoption of the ordinance, but must leave the
rest to the Government.
At the voting the ordinance was adopted
with II votes against ! Zone member not vot-
ing.
2, The 3rd discussion of the draft of an ordi-
nance for increase of salary to the acting
P~oIicemaster in the Center District, A. F..
w. Forsberg.
The LIST member for Frederiksted's town
(Sarauw) recommended the adoption of the
ordinance.
The ordinance was adopted unanimously
with "A votes.
9, The End discussion Of the Money-Bill ad
item of expenditure for 1667-69 D d; the
Cust0mhouse/Separtment
The Governor had entered the following
amendments:
Il, The item "F0r hiring extra laborers, in
ventory and various other uncertain ex-
penses at the CustomhOuse Department"
to be posted with 5000
including an amount of S16O for procuring
new boat for the Customhouse at Frede-
riksted.
2, The total amount of the Granite be SO,
The Governor observed, that the amend
ment proposed was intended for an increase of
the amount for requisites &c. for the Custom
house. Department., from $500 to 5000, in con-
sequence of it. being requisite to procure a new
boat for the Customhouse at Freddriksted the
attendant expense calculated at Sl0U. Inc
present boat was purchased in 1854, but is in
so bad a condition now, that 'the thorough
repairs of it would cost just as much as a new
boat it was the intention to order one from
Bermuda It has been considered sufficient to
estimate the cost at 500, supposing that the
$50 would remain out of the amount previously
calculated.
The amendment No. / was adopted unani-
mously with IA votes, and the Grant itself with
the total amount $4,000 posted in the amend
ment No. Q was also adopted unanimously with
ID votes.
4, The End discussion of the Money-Bill for the
item of expenditure for 1s67-6s d A: Pilot
and Harbor-D Department.
The Grant was adopted unanimously with ID
votes. SD
5, The End discussion of the Money-Bill for
the item of expenditure for 1867-6S, D s:
Militia and Brand Department.
The Grant was adopted unanimously with IA
votes. ..~i.+
6, The 2nd discussion of the Money-Bill for