The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-09
COMMON COUNCIL.
Bea, d Of Aldermen.

0oatd OF Aloermen
This board met last evening, Mr.. Msrkey. presi-
dent. Present: Messrs. Rouguile Kaiser, Pr8-
dos. Shields Pessou and Poynot
The reading OF the minutes was on motion dis
pensed with.
Mr. Kaiser stated that he wished the rules sus-
pended in order 10 Cfer q resolution, advising the
iowersboard that they wished TO 90 into an cleo
tion for six engineers this evening, for the pur-
pose OF drainage.
Mr.. Poynot was not prepared TO vote for engi-
neers his evening ard called for the question.
The rues were on motion suspended-four yeas
TO two Days.
Mr.. Poypot stated tbat the gentlemen Of the
caucus might make tools OF the minority, but they
could not make a tool of him He was posed
caucuses he did not represent any party; he was
the representative of the whole people. TIE chair.
man requested Mr.. Poynot 10 address himself to
that official, vhereupon Mr.. Poynot stated that
he had addressed the chair, and would continue to
eodIess 1t every five words. and continued TO do
70 as Mr.. President" every second word. He
did not see why they wanted him to 20 into an
election when the matter was already disposed OF
in caucus. He wished the people to know that he
wss not responsible for what they bad done. Mr..
Poypot was called to order as his argument had
noihiDg 10 do with the question at issue.
Br. PoyDot moved TO adjourn and called for the
yeas and nays, which resulted in four nays to three
yees.
Mr. Kaiser stated that he was elected by the
Democratic party, but was willing, as far as pub
lic Improvements we're concerned. 10 make no dis
tiDction whatever, that Mr.. Poynot had no right to
complain OF the majority Of the board, as be was
always treated with great deal Of courtesy, and
should not complain.
The reading OF the resolution was again called
for, after which Mr.. Poynot addressed the board
and wanted TO know why they wanted the minor
ity 10 60 into or election when be was not con-
suited on The selection already made.
The yeas and nays were called and the resolu-
tion was adopted TO go into an election.
hr. Pessou offered resolution making it.
harn ftaE Nha frrgu nf ha Off hat
when contracts are 10 be sold by the controller,
he shall make the first bid. in order TO lItiga-
ton, and also to prevent rings In procuring con-
tracts. The resolution was adopted ard sent to
lower board for concurrence.
Mr.. Person offered another resolution in relation
TO placing smp-posts for gas n cel tain streets
In the Third District. Adopted.
resolution from the lower board in relation to
the lease Of the Water Works, was referred to the
committee OF the Water Works.
MIR. O'Brien entered and took his seat.
resolution from the lower board asking con-
curTence 10 resolution to enter into contract
with any attorney for the collection OF claims out
side the knowledge of the officers of the city
government. Mr.. O'Bren explained the nature
OF the resolution. and stated that the attorney or
sttorueys TO be contracted with would receive no
compensation from the city. Referred to the
finance committee.
From the lower board, a resolution forbidding
the sale Of any contracts in relation 90 the paving
of the streets. Referred to the committee
streets snd lsndrgs.
The resolution Of this board for the election of
sig engineers was returned concurred in, with an
ameI dment increasing the number TO ten.
A resolution from the lower board to make re-
pairs on engine house No. 20. Referred to commit
tee.
A resolution for raising the grade Of the han
ouete BaTOune street, from Canal TO Com
mon. Adopted.
A resolution from lower board in relation TO the
sale of the b eakssters at Mllneburg. Concurred
IN.
The rules we're suspended and a resolution
adopted 10 make certain repairs at the head of
the csnsl on Camp street
On second reading resolution was adopted to
make certain repairs on st. Andrew street, near
Claiborne.
A resolution 20 have lamp posts erected on the
levee between Poydrss and Grod streets. Be-
ferred 10 committee on streets and landings.
resolution from the lower board. amending
tie market ordinances rs far article 500 Leovy's
Digest, be inserted Instead of o reference to it.
created q coed deal Of discussion. and was laid
over.
troiler snnonnce at the sale Of the markets the
purchasers will have to pay their notes in cur.
rency.
Mr.. Povuot moved to lay on the table, and
called for the yeas and nays, which resulted Ia
yeas 10 3 nsys.
A resolution requesting the lessees of the New
Canal and CsTOIdelet Canal to repair the leyees,
wac adopted.
report from the committee appointed 10 re-
port On the late overflow, was read. which stated
that the earth on the hanks of the canals was re-
moved without authority. but attach no blame to
sny party. and recommend that the lessees he
requested 10 raise the elevation OF the embank-
meuis. Pending he reading The board adjourned
10 meet The lower board for the purpose of elect
inn certain a. fficprf.