Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-03
Municipal.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

lIberate upon the following measures, "a
1 getber With any other business that ma
regularly come before you, viz:
LIST. The wharf | enclose communica
ton from Capt W. A. PEBBLES. Genera
Steamboat Agent. Our present system a
taxation strikes me as being a much create
cauBe of retarding trade than the rate
OF wharfage, or it is quite certain that trad
which sh0pid naturally flow into our mari
divides into other channels both above anC
below us, yet the complaints of our steam
] boat mel have been loud and seemingl,
with come color Of Justice. recommend
that the case be fully and thoroughly
scrutinized prior TO any definite action il
tie premises. Any steps taken, however
conducive TO the encouragement of traffic
either by river or raib is certainly com
| mendabe
81. The bonds Of the new incunlbents o
municipal Offices transmit them all fol
| your concurrence, the special committe,
and having already approved them
81. The refusal Of the Board of Health
to recognize or CO operate with the Health
Officer elect. Their communication in
close herewith.
4tll. The location and speedy erection oil
/ sn engine house in The ninth ward. The
utility and necessity even of this measure
Is disputed ! believe by few, if any. |
hereby enclose a communication from
Hugh MCdavOck on this case.
9Th. To devise some method Of assisting
the poor Of the city, whereby the desired
result may be obtained with0nt drawing
80 heavily upon the Treasurer Enclosed
transmit communication from the
Nashville Soup Association" discussing
a plan to furnish the destitute with al least
sufficient wholesome food to sustain life.
The expense attending an establishment
of that nature ia trihiug compared to the
present system Of giving individual orders.
Retail profits accruing 10 grocers will thus
be avoided, and private donations will
swell any amount denoted by the city 70
fund Of considerable magnitude. | feel
sanguine that all citizens who are able.
will join iH~so laudable an enterprise re-
gardless Of differences of opinion politi-
cally. Ia view Of the startling number of
widows, orphans, etc, appealing daily
to THE Office for food, fuel and clothing,
snd the pitiahle condition OF many, physi-
eally unable to apply, bat reported to me
through the various channels, | earnestly
urge the appropriation requested by this
Association be made, with the least posi-
bile delay, and thus form nucleus TO which
all may add their mite. In this connec-
ton, gentlemen, permit Inc TO especially
call your attention to our supplies of fuel
for charitable purposes.
A contract was made with the lowest
bidder after advertising for ten days, for
Eve hundred cords Of merchantable wood
Two thousand dollars was appropriated 10y
you for this purpose, but owing to the dis
count on city paper, that amount pur-
chased two hundred aud fifty-six cords
only. The contract leaves it optional for
the city 90 increase OF diminish the npm-
Der Of cords thus CONTRACT q for. The
wood is now nearly all or quite exhausted,
and ] would respectly recommend that an-
other appropriation be made for the pur-
pose Of replenishing the supply / am,
gentlemen, very respectfully,
A. E. ALDEN, Mayor.
A communication from the old Board of
Health, protesting against the election of
the Health Officer. The communication
ELECTED considerable discussion.
Mr.. Allen was tired of being dictated to
by outsiders as to their duties. He said it
was disrespectful to the City Council to be
informed of their duties in this way. He
had no opinion of a Doctors idea of law.
This communication was from an irrespon-
sible party and should not be received at
all.
Mr.. Kenny moved tina. the communica.
ton be sent back to the authors.
President Nelson contended that the
Board of Health had as much authority az
the City Council. 1t was organ
lied by law and had rights
paramont to those of this body. We have
laid ourselves liable to censure by doing
acts not authorized By law, and it is their
duty TO snub us, and to continue to snub us
till we are willing to act within the sphere
of our duties. The communication is not
and should not be treated
with a want of respect.
Mr.. Thornburg said the communication
was from men who were distinguished in
their profession, and are az much inter
ested in the interest of the city as we are,
spectfully considered.
The motion to return was lost. The
was then referred to a
special committee.
A resolution reducing the stall rent of
Messrs. Hagey & Leitenberger to $3.50,
was referred to the Markethouse Com.
mittee.
A committee was appointed to select a
suitable location for an engine house in
the 9th ward.
A bin authorizing the appropriation of
81 800 for the establishment of souD
house for the benefit Of the INDECENT poor,
with an amendment proposing that the |
appointed to take charge of the |
should act in conjunction |
with the Nashville Sonp Association"
passed its third and last reading.
BOARD OF CoUNCTLMEN.
The Council met last night at Z O'Clock, |
A. b. Shankland presiding.
A communication from the Mayor was /
read and received. (See Board of Alder
men report
The communication of Mr.. PEBBLES, ask
ing a reduction Of wharfage as accompany
ng the message, was also received. The
petition was referred to the Wharf Cons
nittee.
A resolution was transmitted from the
Board of Aldermen, assembling both
boards in session 10 consider the accept
nee Of the bonds of the newly elected
Ulcers. ConcuTred in.
The following communication from the
Board Of Health was read
BOARD OF HEALTH Rooms, NASHVILLE,
Ian. !, lS6S.-Io Hon. Mayor and Ctg
GENTLEMEN In obedience TO in
we have the honor to convey to
ou the action Of the Board of Health con-
aimed in the following preamble and reso-
ltion:
Whereas, The Board of Health of the
ity of Nashville, as organized June, 1866,
y the City Council of Nashville, did,
nder authority of an amended act of1S67,
for Health Officer, proceed in
ccordance with Law, at a called meeting
eld Dec. IL, 1867, 10 nominate to the City
'ouncil person to Gil the said office and
7hereas, the City Counoil in disregard Of
nc, refused TO receive and consider the
aid nomination, and have elected an in
iyidual without consultation with the
'oard of Health, and without the authority ,
{ law therefore,
Resolved, That the Board of Health de.
line TO recognize as Health Officer or CO.
perate with any individual assuming to {
ct IN that capacity who has rot received
he nomination of this Board as required