New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

ket to ]. II. Kellar for Sis per running foot,
security ]. H. Gerding, faYorably by resolu'
tions.
On the petition of Ben DeI3ar and other
theatrical managers praying that the license
on theatres may be reduced, favorably BY
On the application of W. H. Harmon, Of
February II, 1868, to be relieved from the
payment of wharf dues on barges employed
in delivering shells 10 the city under his
contract, adversely.
Respectfully submitted,
c. @. SAMPSON,
era EgaE ~. l.. WHITAKER,
J. II. OGLESBY.
Resolred, That the resolution reported by
the Finance Committee on the l4th Of jan
uary, 1868, in compliance with section ia
of the city charter, estimating the probable
receipts and expenditures Of the city of
New Orleans for the year ending December
81, 1868, be and the same is hereby amended
in the column of probable expenditures"
under the head of public schools, (whlte
and colored) by striking out $240, 900, and
sixty thousand dollars (S360, 000.)
Resolued, That the Mayor be and he is
hereby AUTHORIZED to enter into contract
before the City Notary, on behalf of the
city of New Orleans, with A. Dumestre as
principal, and G. Dastillon as security, for
farming the revenues of the beef market in
the second district, for the term of eleven
months, commencing February !, 1868, for
the sum of forty-four thousand five humid
red dollars ($44, 5000
ResoIced That the Mayor be and he is
hereby authorized to enter into contract be-
fore the City Notary on behalf of the city Of
New Orleans, with Jacob Veith as principal,
and Adam Gaiser as security, for the farming
Of the revenues of the Ninth street marketin
the fourth district, for the term of eleven
months, commencing February ], ls6S, tor
the sum OF seven thousand dollars ($7000).
Resolved, That the Mayor be and he is
hereby authorized to enter into contract be-
fore the City Notary on behalf Of the city
of New Orleans, with ]. H. Kellar as prin-
cipal, and j. H. Gerding as security, for the
construction of a banquette around ''kellar
marketi for and in consideration of thirteen
dollars (SlS) per running foot according TO
specifications on file in the Controllers
Office.
Resoloed, That section five Of ordinance
No. sls, new series, to ''establish uniform
rate of taxes and licenses on professions,
callings and other business etc, for the
year 1868, approved December ~, 1867, be
and the same is hereby amended so as to
read as follows, viz; Every theatre, amphi-
theatre, opera house, or place used for pub
lie theatrical amusement, seven hundred
and fifty dollars.
The following report from the Committee
on Streets and Landings was read:
COMMITTEE OF STREETS AND LANDINGS D
Board OF Assistant Aldermen,
City Hall, February le le66.
To the Honorable the Board OF Assistant Aldermen:
GENTLEMEE-Yo Your committee have the
honor to report upon the following subjects
referred to them, viz;
Upon the petition Of property owners
6uf 4nff orroo in lNf
mOny and St. Denis streets be leVeled and
the ditch be put in proper order, also that
the street be properly graded and ditched,
your committee report favorably, there be-
ing no further necessity for the levee and
its existence being serious Inconvenience
to the public. We offer the necessary reso,
luton for adoption.
Upon the Communication of the president
Of the Canal and Claiborne streets railroad,
requesting that the necessary steps be
taken for the removal Of a small house
standing in the centre Of the neutral
ground Of Claiborne street at the interseo-
ton Of Claiborne and Frenchmen streets,
your committee would report favorably by
resolution, it appearing that in the proceed.
ings of municipality No. 3 for the opening Of
Claiborne street, being suit No. 400 Of the
fifth district court, and No. 6309 of the SUI
preme court, there was final decree on the
twenty-third day Of April, 1860, whereby the
street was ordered to be opened on payment
of fifteen hundred dollars TO Nougue, the
owner of the house. In accordance with this
decree the house should have been removed
long since, and there Is no necessity for
longer delay in the matter. fkas y
Upon the communica Of the same com
pany, asking permission to strengthen and
use temporarily the bridge across Canal Ca
randelet, at its intersection with Claiborne
street, your committee would report faYora;
bly, By resolution, for the following reasons,
VIZ: Tint while the railroad company is
prepared e build 2 bridge according to ne
specifications Of their cons1aot, the
New Orleans, Mobile, and Chattanooga
railroad company Is also required
70 build bridge u the Rame pQint
or such 3 ciiaf 6eter as g rcstt.sss any cehes
useless. The CliaefanoOEa railroad cCnnpa,
NJ are not yet ready 70 build their bridge;
and ia order 70 avoid the incpngenlence %
the public and lnterfupt on OF trailie Slecsa
aazilg resulting from the construction Sf q
bride, which can not Sc used more man 4
few months, this rrig iieae shoula be- grant
ed The city Bhoui1 retain the TiIhf of re,
auirinG the Canal aud Claiborne streets
railroad company TO build the bridge re
ouffea b. their contract 10 any Buh5edueni
time, should no New Drlean1, Mobile and
Chattanooga railroad company nil to build
Up6h the ordinance providing for thf
sale q The right of way 70 eslablIsh q rail
road on Canal, Rampant, St. Philip Ma
fais, Morales, aud ether streets, your CON
mittee report fatoraulfs
Upon the communication Of the City Sur
veyox recommending tbnt sallraee cans
be opened from the rear Of the Bienyfil'
street dFainiag naachiao along the Bn9of
81 John to Orleans street; thence out On
Isena street % ne dFalnHag canals nov
spen through the park your cemMi1ll
would report faVnrehi9.
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long time Qua Is now Showing water viii
nIonVille street draining lnechire, sud th
old dfaiulng machine AZ the junction q
Bayou st. John and Olleau8 Streets into th
Bag0a SO. Joan Ia Violation Of sue acts b
the legislature ~ the state Of Einuiniena
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