New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-19

| DOARD OF POLICE COAhIssGOEERs.-1n
case of Sergeant Messimer, river police,
charges of malfeasance in Office and neglect
of duty, was dismissed the force on account
of neglect of duty. Malfeasance was not
proved.
Sergeant Heaster is in command Of the
river police temporarily, but it is quite likely
he will remain permanently. No better man
could be placed in the position.
THE CRY CoUEcIL-Boord Of Aldermen
A regular meeting of this Board was held.
last night, Alderman Shields in the chair,
and the following members present: Alder
men Brady. Prados, Kaiser, and Boguille.
| A resolution was offered by Mr.. Kaiser that
joint committee of three from each Board
be appointed to wait upon the Governor and
the Legislature, whose business it shall be
to enter a protest against the passage of the
metropolitan police bill. The resolution
was adopted.
Mr.. Prados offered a resolution that the
Council go into joint session for the purpose
Of electiDg two Commissioners for the House
of Refuge and afterward to go into secret
session. Adopted.
A resolution from Lower Board, althoriz.
ing the Controller to sell to the bighess bid
der the iron building at the head Of Caa3l
street. Referred to Committee on S.ra
and Landings.
Mr.. o'Brien appeared and offered rcsolu-
ton that under the present condition of city
finances it was improper to give out any
more contracts, and that all such given
before the existence of this Council shall be
null and void.
He said there were a great many cor
tractors around, and all they wanted to
contract for was their individual interest.
He wanted to show the Legislature that
the city could take care of itself, and by
the present condition of affairs in the city
treasury that something was rotten in Den
marx. He few from this subject to the
condition of the streets, and said the city
was in as filthy a condition as he had ever
seen it, and he had lived here all his life.
After he said he was done" Mr..
Shields said something about the matter,
and wound up his remarks by making a
motion that the matter be referred to the
Streets and Landings Committee.
Mr. O'Brien objected. He did not want
to shoulder the sins of others. He wished
to benefit the country people"
Mr.. Prados said he did not wan. 10 craW-
fish, and sail he was opposed to contracting
any more expense until the city was able
TO pay tor the contracts, and he should
oppose any more contracts. But he wished
TO get into no lawsuit, and therefore moved
that the contracts simply be suspended,
Mr.. oBrien on his feet again, said We had
a desperate foe, and bloody one to
contend with. He was tired of being bled
by the Legislature. He represented the
taxpayers, and saw no reason why the city
should be damned and prosecuted for the
benefit of individuals. After considerable
stumbling at grammar, 'he said he would
sustain the amendment if the Streets and
Landings Committee be authorized to in
vestigate the condition of finances. Finally
the matter was referred to the Streets and
Landings Committee.
A communication was received from the
Treasurer announcing that note Of over
$4,000 due the city by the New Orleans,
'aoAsol' @lu I'Ee@' Nor'neIh '"llFoSu COLL
ing due on the fourth of May, 500 would
be paid in city currency with interest to
maturity if he would be allowed to receive
it. Mr. Shields moved that the matter be
referred to joint and secret session. Car
ried.
The Lower Board having appointed O
committee to wait on the Governor and
Legislature in regard to the police bill, the
President appointed on the committee
Messsrs, Prados and Brady.
A resolution from the Lower Board that
ordinance No. 0l5 which prohibits the
Citv Treasurer from having the ci+v ;udeb+-
o5ooss i, oi+,, ,,o,,o,, ~ r,T,aIo7 -,
e"'i0'' ~ ivy 4Ai''i0J W IP~''41N' 4'9-71- 7N
10 secret session.
A resolution from the Lower Board
amending ordinance M 9a1 so % m roo 4
s,.,,.-.,. ?, ,-..,tss - a.. -, :,
eAoeP' ~ cases slanseu ny inc mayor Il
snail oe the daty OF the Chief o. Police to
arrest al persons playing music IN any place
Where liquors are sofa, and imposing hne
OF Hi'y doiiass ioT every 0Eense' III
Kaiser moved 10 iay the motlon On the
tapte, ne sno.gn1 'Ie cry snoulo hoO IN
tglieIe VIZ Inoso pieoe9 u am ISelien'
ne saiu vlie "erlnah people especlaily hAe =
sucn anusenenVs' ana hopea tne Councl
woulu not pace any restrlctiohs upon thes'
tnings' Inc resolution was concurreo IN
me noafus snen ileo N JOINT t, session.
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Doaro met -SsU evening III reg uiar SESSION