The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-08

clans in favor of W. H. Collins was reported
on unfavorably by the committee.
The Committee on accounts reported fayora-
bly, on sundry bills.
The Committee on the Fire Department re-
ported that contracts had been made to build
the houses of the Etna Fire Company and the
Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1. Adopted.
The committee appointed to examine the
books of the City Registrar find that balance
is due him, and recommend the Mayor to draw
on the City Treasurer fol s668 10.
A letter to the Mayor f:om the Commission
ers of the Markets, in relation to the erection of
cook-shops, and the hours for opening and
closing the markets, was referred to the Mayor.
Several bills that were presented at the last
meeting were postponed until the next regular
meeting.
Alderman Ravenel gave notice of bill to
regulate the funding of the city interest, and
asked that it be considered its first reading.
Alderman Marshall offered a resolution that
the Mayor be and is hereby empowered to issue
proposals for cleaning tie streets to the lowest
bidder, according to the ordinance established
January 10. 1853. Adopted. .
Alderman Olney gave notice of bill to
amend an ordinance relative to the health de-
partment, and asked that it be considered its
first reading.
Alderman Oalles gavs notice of bill to
amend the ordinance relative to the storing of
petroleum and its products, and asked that it
be considered its first reading.
Alderman Cosgrove offered resolution that
hereafter the sale Of poultry and game on the
streets be prohibited, and that all persons de-
sirous of selling the samc be required to so to
themarket, under penilty OF S..
An election OF permanent trustee of the
Charleston College, in the place Of the Hon.
VIM. Porcher Miles, res igned, was entered up
on, and Mr.. VIM. Ravenel elected unanimously.
The election of Commissioner of the Mar
ket, to fill the vacancy caused by tho death Of
". H. Gilliland, Esq, was also called, and
Messrs. T. Richards and Jas. Cosgrove nomi-
mated. The ballot was taken, and NIr. Rich
ards receiving five votes and Mr.. Cosgrove ten,
the latter was declared elected.
A communication from the Commissioners of
the Poor, asking for an appropriation OF $500,
was laid over to the nex5 regular meeting.
Alderman Oakes offered q resolution that q
committee of three be appointed TO inquire
into the condition and affairs of the Almshouse,
and report at the next regular meeting. The
Mayor appointed Aldermen Marshall, Enston
and Willis.
Alderman Whilden offered the following
resolutions:
Rescued, That a committee Of three, OF
which the Mayor shall he one be appointed to
laws. ,,
Resolued, That it shall be the duty OF the
City Recorder, under the direction and super
vision of said committee, to revise the said or.
dipances and arrange them into code; to re.
iect all such as have been repealed or rendered
unnecessary by the legislation growing out oi
the war, and to suggest such changes and al
terations as the new condition Of affairs may
render proper.
Alderman Marshall stated that he had re-
ceived communication from the Mayor, ask
ing him to draw up q memorial of the late
Alderman Courtenay, and, in accordance witt
that request, he was prepared to offer to Coun'
Gil the following resolutions:
MIR. MAYOR: The spseial committee to whom
by your appointment, vas referred the prepa-
ration of appropriate proceedings upon the
death OF our late associate and friend, Alder
man Samuel Gilman Cortenay, have endeayor'
ed to perform that mournful duty.
In doing this they have been impresslyelJ
reminded that already, during the term OF oui
ber have been followed to the grave. MIR
Courtenay, the youngest Of those whose mem
ory we have thus bean called on to contem
plate. has fallen in the prime oflife; the SHADOW
of the hand OF death has suddenly darkenet
forever the bright hopas that surrounded MN
and promised many years OF public and private
usefulness we are hare 70 40, %15n a rnS SIN
Of Mr. Courtcnay it may be said with espe
cial emphasis, that he was useful citizen ant
q working man. AS such he had from his you'll
rendered gratuitous prblic service. He was
leading spirit Of that noble body OF men, th'
fire department OF our city:
AS q member Of tie City Council, he wa
earnest in the discharge Of his duties, ant
nre.eminent ORE .l for his practical usefulness.
His honorable character, his integrity ant
honesty Of purpose, mingling with q firm
ness in his friendship and genial and socla
temperament, made up the requisite qualitie
for useful man, juiicious magistrate, an'
IN attractive member Of society,".
For the needy and distressed, he bore larg
heart and ready hand to comfort and assist
and it was while in such service that death be
gan his conquest and aimed the unerrin
blow. Therefore, be II .
Resolued, That we, the members Of the Cit
t Council Of Charleston, do hereby record ou
testimony to the public usefulness and tn
many private virtues and 1obles traits
character of our deceased friend and assoc
ate. the late Samuel Gilman Courtenay, who's
memory we honor and affectionately cherish
: and commend it and the example OF his life
tia cor mplation ana imitation Of the youn
c. Charleston.
Reso!ucd, That we tender to his bereave
family our profound sympathy.
Resoloed, That these proceedings pc entere ei
copy, properly engrcssed, be transmitted b
the Clerk to the widow and family Of the dt