Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-02-05

The Board Of Mayor and Aldermen
convened IN regular session last eveninj
at z 2. m. Pfesent-Acting Mayor Nc
Davitt, Chairman J. T. SWayne, Alder
men Clancy, Brown, Cartwright
Hoist, O'DOnnell, Cicalla, Rufin, Lemon
Renner, Passmore, Moffstt, Ellis.
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR.
Calling attention to the condition O
The Navy-Yard property, mortgage 70,
the payment Of the Little Rock railroad
Ia regard to the Nicholson pavemeal
there is 500, COO due from the property
holders on Jefferson street. and recon-.
mending that legal proceedings be insti.
tuted.
The acting Mayor also submitted q
preamble and resolution, referring to the
present financial condition Of the city,
recommending issue Of bonds, and stat
ing that toe matter had been neglected,
aud asking IN early attention thereto,
stating that he had ordered the slop cart
contract to be discontinued, retreDchment
requiring il, it costing $500 per month ;
and further, that the duty rightfully be-
long to the police.
Also recommending the reduction Of
the wsges of the Fire Department, a.
follows: Engineers, SI25; captains,
500; privates, So, ia cash.
This viii be a reduction Of $500 per
month.
Measures best caIcU led to restore the
city credit; 60 have no work or improve
meDt performed not absolutely necessary.
That the Controller be ordered 70 issue
no more scrip unless there Is cash in the
treasury topay the same.
That the current monthly expenses for
Chic a-HRa-Arn Han nfnl nnF aWnnaH
81. Coo.
That the Mayor be required to present
from time to time 81 Communications
for ra-tTeucbnleut a may think caleu-
lated for Inc weifars II the city.
And lastly that the Board meet month
~ hereafter.
Alderman PsssmOre moved that the
message be temporarily laid aside, to be
taken up at the convenience Of the
Board. Adopted.
The Water Works Committee reported
an expenditure Of S3S, 600, and that ST.
600 would be necessary to complete their
duties.
The various monthly reports Of city
officers were received and filed.
\ requisitiJl f50m Dr.. J. NJ. KelIar for
various hospital supplies, was received
and allowed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Reporting that all efforts thus far to
borrow money in New York have been
fruit!ess, and that the credit Of the city is
extremely low in New York, and a loan
out Of the question and recommending
t.at the citizens be appealed TO for q
TIE report was received and
adopted.
On toe czze of B. Newman, asking 70
be relieved from paying license as a rag
Dfcser. reported thai he keeps a small
store, aud further, that the matter be-
longs 10 the Police Commissioner, and
therefore recommended the rejection of
the petition. Adopted.
on the petition OF D. Larkin, to build
3 ~carreuteT shop inside the fire limits,
the report was adverse and was adopted.
The committee reported adverse to the
e, ition for $500 to aid the establishment
a working WOmaa's home, and the
was adopted unanimously.
The Market Committee recommended
he establishment Of meat stores in al
he wards.
Alderman Lemon moved the adoption
lf Jls ordnance
Alderman R1fin moved to repeal the
,riilauee f0ruidGiug the retailing OF
neat except at the msgkethousss.
The question had been put when Alder
nan PassmoTe rose to speak, but was
.uled out Of order.
An aupeai was taken from the decision
4 tle chair and the chair sustained.
Upon n vote being taken, the motion
lost.
Alderman Cicalla, On behalf Of the Gas
1amuiJsse, recommending a gas lamp \
"a the corner Of Calhoun and Shelby
-reets, and corner OF Exchange and
alley. Report adopted.