The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-30
COMMON COUNCIL.


Grsndpre, Camp. Rose, Breen.
The treasurers weekly report was read and
sl3, 327 "A, expenditures 81 ,l79 50, balance on
communication from the mayor iuclosed,
without his signature, q resolution paying S4o per
month for rent ,of Office occupied BY the custo-
dian of potarial records, from November L, 1868,
10 October 81, 1869. "Tbere Is, says the mayor, |
Sin my judgment no necessity Tor appropnanpg
the sum of money proposed Tor rent Oh an ONCE
outside Of the City Hall. The records, deposited
as soon as completed among the archives OF tne
city at least until other and better arrangements
could be made, would surely be more safe In the
care of the custodian of the same, and more &C
cessble to officials and cit zens.
'Pesides, 10 accepting the!positon OF city notary,
the present incumbent assumed the custody OF
the records end, if the emoluments OF his once
and the additional advantage OF having access "
them and furnishing copies, be not s1ff1cient
compensation his recourse Is resignation. may
add that it is proposed to convert the iron build
ing at the foot of Canal street, into depository
for the records Of the courts and CITY srcn,Vss,
and pending this plan, before stated, the nota,
rial records could be deposited In the City Han.
The communication was received. mouon 70
persist in the resolution Notwithstanding the veto,
was lost by vote OF TO z.
A resolution from the finance committee author
izipp employ ment of three assistants by the court
House keeper sdsting from July LIST to december
3Ist 1865, at $40 per month, was adopted.
A resolution from the streets and landings com-
mittee providing for q more thorough drainage OF
the section lying between the Metairie Ridge and
Bsyou st. John. was adopted.
kresolution from the committee on nres, gu,
tborizipg the surveyor to repair the Dulloing OF
Creole Fire Engine Company No. 8, at an expense
not exceeding $500. was adopted.
An ordinance providing for an extension OF the
track of the Claiborne street hairoaa COMPANY
along Canal street, from Basin to Front Levee,
came from the Board of Aldermen, ana aIter .
lengthy debate, was concurred In on its second
reading. .,
| a communication addressed to the former Dy Jno.
| G. Gaines Esq., president Of the Citizens Bank,
| inclosing plan proposed for the redempuon OF
| city money. The communication was ordered
| spread on the minutes, and the plan proposed was
/ made the special order of the next regular meet
inc as was also resolution by Mr.. Psndely ap.
| pointipg Joint committee to urge upon the Le-
qslature and State authorities the passage OF the
| act.
The Board of Aldermen here entered. and the
| council went into joint session for the eecton
| of fiscal agent for the city OF New Orleans. Inc
Southern Bank. the Citizens BANK ana the me-
cbapjcs' and Traders Bank were put In nomina-
ton, the election resulting in the choice OF the
Southern Bank. The Board Of Aldermen then
withdrew.
the mayor relative to Office rent for the custodian
of notaria records was persisted in by the board.
A communication from the controller, giving
notice OF the adjudication OF various contracts,
received.
"A
estimate of cost OF needed repairs to the wharves
of the city, was received.
The license ordinance was returned from the
Board of Aldermen with several amendments, as
previously noted all Of which were concurred in
A resolution from the Board of Aldermen pro.
yidipg for closing up the bridges over Carondelet
Canal after P. NJ. daily. was referred.
Another requiring the binding OF all notarialacts
taken on tie part of the city, was read, and the
oeDsidsratinn of IL postponed to next meeting.
resolution authorizing repairs to stable and
house of Hope, Hook and Ladder No. 2 was re-
ferred to the committee on fires.
After a variety Of minor business the board ad
journed.
This bol.rl met last evening, President Markey
in the chair and quorum present.
On motion of Mr.. Shields the reading OF the
minutes was dispensed with.
Mr. Shields stated that as Mr.. Kaiser did no
wish TO have reconsideration of the vote on rail
road ordinance passed at the last session OF thu
board be moved that it, the ordinance, be sent
the Lower Board for concurrence.
Mr.. O'Brien wished TO know why the gentle
man who moved the reconsideration had changed
his views, and thought the subject should not b
disposed of without a vote, as If the gentle
man had not moved the reconsideration he wouic
} have done so.
, Mr.. Kaiser stated that no person could call OF
him TO explain his reasons. He found he said
that all the board were ia favor of its passag'
and it would be useless for him to offer furthe
, opposition; besides he knew nothing of the mat
for A reconsideration at the last meeting.
The matter was finally decided by vote.
} was carried and then sent to the lower board TO
} concurrence.
: Mr. B adv, who moved for reconsideration q
tie special meeting, stated that he was In tn
! pTedicsment of Mr.. Kaiser, who wanted infor
/ nation. good deal of discussion took place o.
the subject in which Messrs. Shields. Poynot an
OiBrien participated, but as the objection wa
withdrawn, the ordinance was sent 10 the lowe
= board for concurrence as amended.
4 From the lower board for concurrence, fxin
the rates of taxation follows for the year lS6
on the assessed value Of all the real estate With
the city of New Orleans appearing on The tat
lesux of assessment made by the city assessor 10
the year 1868, be fixed az follows: For the annui
l. interest of the bonds assessed by the city 10 favo
n of the jackson, Opelousas and Pontchartrain raj
road companies, zoe. on every 800; for the te
> per cent. bonds issued by the city of New Orear
for the payment Of the floating debt, Is cents Q
every 500; for the ordinary expenses of the cit
: government for the year 1869, As cents on ever
;, slC0; the consolidated loan tax be fixed az
. cents on every 500 for the ordinary expense
of the city for the year 1850, 81 05 on ever
l. $lO0.
n CONCENTRATIONS.
From Thos. Layton asking the appointment
fiscal agent. Referred.
From the Real Estate Owners Association, W,
l. read stating that the city attorney had now und
D. consideration an ordinance for the purpose
1t transf, ing to the n o. J. G. N. R. R.. 81 600
70 900 of he stock of the city without adequate CO
le sheraton.
le On Mr.. Shields wishing to make some remarl
r on the communication, Mr.. Poynot moved TO ha'
At the communication referred. good deal of d
IT cusson ensued and much feeling was espresso
ID The chair decided that Mr.. Shields was in orde
c. and Mr.. Poynot appealed, and the vote being
|, tie, the char voting yea to sustain the dscisio
to The question was deemed debatable, when,
e. motion of Mr.. Brady, the communication was 7
ID ferred 10 the finance committee.
al Mr.. Shields offered a resolution In relation
in the purcl Q tf the Water Works, and drecti
e. the mayer 10 enter into contract and to furni
he bones. within specified time, for the completi
Of the purchase Adopted on first reading.
IN Mr.. Shields moved that when the board adj ouI
~ | Il adjourn to meet to morrow evening.
IN The h, ur having arrived for the board me
sr the assistant board In joint session. for the pr
., pose of electing fiscal agent Mr.. Prados wish
d. the matter postponed on some vague informant
he he had received. The vote being called it "
It. carried, and the board adjourned as agreed.
he On reassembling the board was called to ord
he and il being moved and seconded the board
b, journed 10 this evening.
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