The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-23


Neither conferred, nor can recall,
This mans dominion.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
REGULAR MEETING.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, May 10, 1868.
Present-The Mayor, and Aldermen Gerdts,
Small, O'Neill. Willis, Steinmeyer. Olney, Cakes,
Marshall, Whilden, Enst0n and Parker.
The minutes Of the last nesting were read
and confirmed.
The Mayor, before proceeding with the regu-
Lar order Of business, made q few brief remarks,
touching ON such matters now before Council
which could not be acted upon Immediately IN
consequence Of the short duration OF the term
OF Office Of this administration. The first was
the proposition of the: Railway Transportation
Company. He could not refrain from express
ine iis opinion that Il the road was not con-
structed at this time, the interests Of the COM
munity would demand that it ehould be at no
distant day; for II the road was not built,
the lower part Of the city property would be-
come valueless. As there seemed to be great
opposition at this time to the proposition, he
would withdraw the petition: Also, the matter
Of the continuation Of Wsshington-street. He
called attention to the condition Of the t. cas-
ury, and hoped that no more approximations
would be made by this Council, il it could be
possibly avoided. he had discharged all work
men not absolutely necessary. The repairs
TO the street psvements were steadily progress.
ing; also the fencing in Of open and vacant
lots-the owners OF property being assessed to
detray the expenses Of the ssme; this princi-
pie, be thought, should prevail as just one,
and that citizens should not be generally as
'sessed for improvements made in particular
localities.
He informed Council that the annual meet
ing Of the Direc ors Of tho Memphis and Cha.-
lesion Railroad Company would take place on
the 26th inst. Mr. W. s. Hastie, an old drec,
tor, was unable to attend this meeting, and had
tsndered his letter Of resignation. In Justice
to M. Hastie, who had done great deal OF
good for the city in the capacity Of a director,
be hoped that the resignation would not be
accepted. He therefore nominated Mr.. James
81. Taylor as suitable person to represent the
city temporarily. The question was put and
Mr.. Taylor's nomination was confirmed. bis
attention had been fayorably enlisted in the
proposed increase OF five hundred dollsrs 70
the salaries Of the teachers OF the Orphan
house, and trusted thst the matter would re-
ceive the approval OF Council
The construction and cleansing OF prirles
was matter Of great importance. No vault
should be constructed below the surface OF the
earth or pits dug, and the cleansing should be
done during the winter months.
A thorough system OF drainage should De,
adopted. as the future sanitary condition OF
The city depended upon it. At the next meet
ing full report Of all Improvements and ex-
penses would be made.
he Thought the salary of the engineer was
insufficient for one holding such an Important
Office, and recommended an increase. AS TO
the increase OF salaries Of the officers OF the
police, he recommended that the matter be re-
1ered to the Committee on Relief
The Mayor then proceeded with the regular
order Of business.
Communication from the City Engineer, re-
porting the condition Of the scale house at the
lower end Of the market as needing repairs TO
fha smonnt OF $3.50. Received as Information.
Tbs following communication was received
rs information j: -
10 dc Honorable tAe 4oyor and CITY Council:
GrsTIsMrN: Haying been appointed BY Mr..
.Ina;han Tsyioss n 81. :Sr tie -Aolson pave
.ment, Honid beg leave TO state that. Coun-
oil would wish 70 have any pavement done ac-
oordiug 10 this patsDt, will proceed at once
"a so. on any place yOur. honorable body
nav select Accompanying this, beg leave
10 hand you pamphlet giving tull descriptions
ofssid pavement and Certificates attached.
THE cost Of this pavement in thus city Will be
$2T5 per sduare yatd.
I have the honor to be,
HUGH FERGUSON,
AGENT for the Nicholson Pavement.
The following communications were reaa
CHARLESTON, May 13, 1858.
IN the Honorable The Mayor and Aldermen OF me Cry
of Caarkston in Council assembled:
Where's, in the wisdom OF your honorable
body. it is ordered that Queen-streee shall be
Widened on the north side, between Meeting
and King. streets, in answer to late inquiry OF
many petitioners owning property IN tina,
street. II is now respectfully asked that the re.
naming measures for perfection Of the object
in view may be, as soon as practlcaoae, cafT1so
into execution. viz: that appraisers, assessors
or arbitrators between citizens eedng, anu tne m
CITY ceded to, may be appointed to decide ano
saw what the Just award may be between citi'
zens and the city.
/ am urged to this intrusion upon your valua.
BILE time in the hope that your early action II
the case may leave me able to at once com,
mence building, and finish in the season mos'
propitious to build.
Very respectfully,
Your honors' obedient and obliged servant,
y P.J COOGAN.
CHARLESTON, Nav 10, 1868.
To his Honor the Mayor of Charleston, S. c.:
As one of the signers o. the petition sent Il
the honorable Mayer and Council as regards
the widening Of Queen-st:eet, ! now mos
respectfully beg to state that protes
against 30 much Of the report as msa'
by tue Commissioners on Streets, to vt
TOwners OF lots to be compensated wher
they build on the new line" AS 1 do mo-
intend to build, and signed the petition to ena
BILE those to build who desired, most respect
fully request that my property he allowed K
remain as it is, unless Council are ready to com
pensate Immediately on the transfer OF tht
property. will state, also, that am willing
to take city stock at market value, should The
same be more convenient to the city.
And your petitioner will ever pray, &c.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
JOHN MAHONY. JR.
The Mayor stated that action had alread.
been taken in the matter. The communication
were received as information.
The following letter was read o,o
CHARLESTON, s. c., May l9, 1868:
To the Honorable the Mayor and Aldermen Of CHarte'
ton, S. c.:
GESTLEMEN: In view of the more than prob
able change of administration fast approach
ing. respectfully ask the appointment OF
sUecial committee to examine the various re
cords of my Office, and particularly the e1pen
dltures and vout hers Of my cash account, ant
report upon the same.
prefer tho request as special favor to my
self, lnasmucb as certain representations aftect
ing my character have recently appeared
the public prints. :,
AS + fearlessly court and challenge. th'
closest investigation OF my official career. beE
hat this committee may be appointed IRON