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

General Assembly with q view 10 reheVe tue
financial embarrassment of the city, was returned
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 resouuon inviting the upper board to meet
this hoard in joint session. for the election Of an
official journal, etc., was received from the upper
hoard 40 amended as to fix the hour OF meeting at
3 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 communi
Gated 10 the Boards OF Aldermen and Assistant
Aldermen, the reception for the of the city,
from his 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 statesmsnship, literary
and scientific attainments, his efforts for the ad
yapcement of Europe in the arts, and the promo
ton of good will 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,
majesty, the Emperor OF the French, for his valu-
able gift of the History Of Cesar"
ReSolUed. 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-
quested, to transmit certified copy OF the fore
gong preamble and resolutions to the secretary
OF stare at Washington. for TRANSMISSION 60 his I'M
perlal majesty, the Emperor Of the French.
E;cba off he fOllOWinO resolution.
which was adopted on its several readings:
Resolped. That a committee consisting Of the
finance committee Of this board, be appointed TO
wait upon The State legislature now ia session, to
Law before that body the present condition OF the
finances of this city, and to request such ieglsla
ton as will enable the city at the earliest possible
period to redeem its currency, and to provide ior
It's other Indebtedness.
The following resolutions were received from
the upper board and. on motion, referred 10 tne
| finance committee:
Resolred. That the name of Henry McGuinn be
snbsuuted for that of James A. o. Brien, as sec a.
rity for Daniel Mulligsn, on the following con
tracts, viz Repairing and keeping IN repair me
| street bridges and for the construction OF Gil
new bridges streetcrossngs ETC., at intersections
| of streets and over the draining canals OF the
First, Second and Fourth Districts of the city.
Resolred. That the name of Daniel Mulligan be
substituted for that of Thomas Marley, as secu-
tract, viz That for repairing the shell roads OF
the First and Fourth Districts Of this city, as per
! resolution No. SAL, New Series.
The following resolution, received from the
upper board, was read and, on motion, laid over
until next meeting:
Resotued, 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
ohecks, and this canceling shall be done atthe mo-
mept Of receiving said bills and coupons, in the
presence of the person paying the same 10 and
before giving him receipt therefor.
The following resolution. from the upper board
was read and rejected:
Resolued, That no bill against the city Of New
Orleans or payable by the treasurer thereof, shal
the treasurer, unless signed by a chairman ant
four other members OF the two committees o
finance Of the Common Council.
The following report of the finance commtte
was received and the accompanying resolution
read and adopted on their first reading:
OFFICE OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
New Orleans, June I, 1868.
To the Honorable the President and Members Of the Board
Assistant Aldermen:
, Gentlemen-The finance committee have tn
honor to report upon the following matters Il
ferred 10 them. viz:
TJpOn the petition Of Mrs. Mary Coroorsn. pray
ing for reduction of assessment on her propert
situated in square No. 10, First District. You
. committee find that the assessment complained
!, s due TO clerical error and recommend that tn
. | PRAYER of the petitioner be granted. Inc nece
| ssry resolution is offered.
Upon the petition of Burnham Dexter, cotto
: brokers also CONF lsining Of az incorrect asses
: ment of fife en- thousand dollars. Your committt
: are of opinion that the complaint is well founde
and offer a resolution authorizing the controller
cancel the bill against the above named parties.
Favorably upon the petition of Chas. Campbe
aka Of
: perry was assessed in 1866 and 1861 for $500, al
!, il now placed on the roll for $4,000, evidently
:. clerical error by one of the assessors. A resol
ton authorizing the controller to refund the dl1e
ence paid by petitioner is offered.
l. FayoIably upon the petitions of Slml WON 4
r reduction of his assessment. This property co
r. sists Of a vacant lot, which has not increased
yalue since the last assessment. A resolution
ducipg the assessment from $4,000 to $4,000, {
y | amount of previous assessment, ls onered.
d Fayorably upon the pc itiOn of Robert Freema
II prayipU that his assessment be changed from s.
u to $500. This, as shown by statement OF
y president OF the Board of Assessors, is also
10 clerical error. The necessary resolution
= offered.
Favorably on the petition of G. Kohn, prayi
n that the bill for taxes in the name OF Alch'
Rourke, numbered $50, comprising the sssessm'
Il of three lots of ground belonging to petition
~ and capital of $4,000 belonging to Rourke,
"a divided so that petitioner be enabled to pay
~ tax bill on said lots. A resolution authorizing
70 controller to divide the tax bill. transferring
=, 5000 capital to tax bill No. l74S, where 1t p
a petly belongs, is offered.
90 Upon the petition of Joseph Grouyer, stat
y, " that he has no capital employed in business.
= has nevertheless, been taxed $500. and pray
On that his tax bill be cancelled, favoraby by re
luton.
to Upon the petition of L. Herberger, char
m. with $500 worth of furniture on his tax bill,
re. 1905, favOrably it being shown to the satsfact
of of the committee that he possesses no more fu
ture than is exempted by law from taxation.
: resolution authorizing the controller to mot
y the tax bill and refund the surplus amount p
'Or is offered
led Upon the petition Of John Cousley, complain
of a double assessment on the same property,
ol- vorably. resolution authorizing the c0ntrO
~ to refund $22 so TO said John Cousley-t being
rds amount claimed by him and considered justly
in by the committee.
81 FavoIably upon the petition Of Louis Nj
81 praying TO be released from paying a tax bill
sssd an income of $4,000. Good evidence having b
-'N given to the committee that this assessment