The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-09

| by the upper board amended so as to require the
| committees to report to the City Council, before
waiting upon the legislature, what changes they
intend recommending to that body. The amend.
ment was rejected.
The reso uuon inviting the upper board to meet
this board in joint session. for the election Of an
official journal. etc., was received from the upper
board so amended as to fix the hour OF meeting at
8 O'Clock P. NJ. instant. The amendment was
adopted.
Mr.. Wynne offered the following resolution,
which passed its several readings and was sent to
the upper board for concurrence:
WHEREAS, his honor. the mayor, has commuui.
Gated TO the Boards OF Aldermen and Assistant
Aldermen, the reception for the use of the city,
from bis imperial majesty, the Emperor of the
French his History of Caesar, }" as a token of his
sympathy and goodwill for our people; and
WHEREAS, this unexpected gift from the head of
a nation renowned for his craftsmanship, literary
and scientific sttainments, his efforts for the adj
vancement of Europe in the arts, and the promo.
ton Of goodwill among all nations and,
WHEREAS, in view of the friendly relations which
have existed between the United States and the
French nation since the foundation of our govern.
ment and especially his sympathy for the peo-
pie of this State; be it, therefore,
ReSOlCed, That the thanks of our constituents,
the people, be communicated TO his imperial
msjesty, the Emperor OF the French for his vslu.
able gift Of the History Of Cesar"
RESOLVED, That the mayor be, and is hereby
authorized, to have the volumes suitably bound,
inscribed and placed for preservation aud public
inspection Ia the archives Of the city government
ReSOlUed, That the mayor be, and is hereby re-
quesed, TO transmit q certified copy Of the fore
going preamble and resolutions TO the secretary
OF state at Washington. for transmission 60 his i'm
peral majesty, the Emperor Of the French.
Mr.. Fisher offered the following resolution,
which was adopted on its several readings:
ReSolUed That committee consisting of the
finance committee Of this board be appointed to
wait upon The State legislature ia session, to
lay before that body the present condition of the
finances of this city, and to request such legisla.
ton will enable the city at the earliest possible
period to redeem its currency, and to provide for
It's other Indebtedness.
The following resolutions were received from
the upper board and. on motion, referred to the
finance committee:
ReSolred, That the name of Henry McGuinn be
substituted for that of James A. o Brien, as secu-
rity for Daniel Mulligsn, on the following con-
tracts, viz Repairing and keeping in repair the
street bridges and for the construction OF all
new bridges streetcrOssings ETC., at intersections
OF streets and over the draining canals of the
First, Second and Fourth Districts of the city.
ReSolUed That the name of Daniel Mulligan be
substituted for that of Thomas Markey, as secu-
rity for Henry McGuinn, on the following CON
tract, viz: That for repairing the shell roads of
the First and Fourth Districts of this city, as per
resolution No. SAT, New Series.
The following resolution, received from the
upper board, was read and, on motion, laid over
until next meeting:
ReSOiued, That all city money or coupons here
after received into the treasury shall be cancelled
by clipping IS is done by banks in the case of
checks, aud this canceling shall be done 1.-THE mo-
meDt Of receiving said bills and coupons in the
presence of the person paying the same in and
before giving him q receipt therefor.
The following resolution, from the upper board,
Yves read and rejected:
ReSOlUed, That no bill against the city of New
Orleans payable by the treasurer thereof, shall
be deemed TO be approved shall be paid by
the treasurer, unless signed by a chairman and
four other members of the two committees Of
finance Of the Common Council.
The following report of the finance committee
was received and the accompanying resolutions
read and adopted on their first reading:
OFFICE OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE,
New Orleans, June Z, 1868. I
To Honorable the President Members of the Board
Conference.-The finance committee have the
honor to report upon the following matters re-
ferred 10 them, viz:
Upon the petition Of Mrs. Mary Coroorau, pray
ing for q reduction of assessment on her property
situated in square No. 10, First District. Your
committee find that the assessment complained of
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prayer of the petitioner be granted. The neces.
ssry resolution is offered.
Upon the petition of Burnham & Dexter, cotton
broG ers also CONF planning of 40 incorrect assess
ment OF fifteen thousand dollars. Your committee
are of opinion that the complaint is well founded,
and offer resolution authorizing the controller TO
cancel the bill against the above named parties.
FavOrably upon the petition of Chas. Campbell,
praying for change of assessment. This pro.
perry was assessed in 1866 and 1867 for $780, and
ia for
clerical error by one of the assessors. resolu.
ton authorizing the controller to refund the differ
ence paid by petitioner is offered.
FsvOTably upon the petitions of Slml Wolf for
a reduction of his assessment. This property con-
sists Of a vacant lot, which has not increased in
value since the last assessment. A resolution re.
duciDg the assessment from $4,000 to $4,000, the
amount Of previous assessment, is offered.
FzvOrably upon the petition of Robert Freeman,
praying that his assessment be changed from $500
to $500. This, as shown by statement of the
president of the Board Of Assessors, is also
clerical error. The necessary resolution is
offered.
Favorably on the petition of G. Kohn, praying
that the bill for taxes in the name of Michael
Rourke, numbered $50, comprising the assessment
of three lots of ground belonging to petitioner
and capital of $4,000 belonging to Rourke, be
divided, so that petitioner be enabled to pay his
tax bill on said lots. resolution authorizing the
controller TO divide the tax bill, transferring the
5000 capital to tax bill No. HAS, where it pro-
! petly belongs, is offered.
Upon the petition of Joseph Grouyer, stating
| that he has no capital employed in business but
has, nevertheless, been taxed $500. and praying
that his tax bill be cancelled, favorably by resO
| luton.
| Upon the petition of L. Herberger, charged
! with $500 worth of furniture on his tax bill, No.
| 1905, favOraby it being shown to the satisfaction
of the committee that he possesses no more furni-
! tuTe than is exempted by law from taxation. A
resolution authorizing. the controller to modify
the tax bill and refund the surplus amount paid,
| is offered.
Upon the petition Of John Cousey, complaining
OF double assessment on the same property, ia.
vorably. resolution authorizing the controller
to refund $22 so to said John Cousley-it being the
amount claimed by him and considered justly due
| by the committee.
FavOrably upon the petition of Louis Meigs
| praying to be released from paying tax bill on
| an income Of $4,000. Good evidence having been
! given TO the committee that this assessment was
made in error, resolution to cancel the same is