Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-02

evening. Hon. ]. i. Swayne In the Chair
Tho following message from the Mayor
was received and read; y
MAYon's OFFICE. September !. 1865.
Honorable Board Of Aldermen
In order TO enable the Nicolson pave
mept contractors TO complete their con-
tract, which the delinquency Of many
property owners prevents them from
doing, have, with the advice Of the City
Attorney, and quorum Of the Board Of
Aldermen assembled in executive SEES
sion, entered into an agreement with the
said contractors, kessrs. Brown a Co.,
10 lend them, for eighteen months, one
hundred paving bonds. OF one thousand
dollars each, the city to be unidentified
therefor, by o transfer Of paving claims
against real estate owners to the amount
Of one hundred thousand dollars. / ask
your approval Of this action
1 herewith present for such action as
may be deemed appropriate, the account,
with explanatory documents, of William
TAFT, for examining the books Of the Me-
tropolitan Police Commissioners,the Tax
Collector on Privileges, and the City Re
gister.
In April last, r. G. Brinkley, Esq,
petitioned you to give him credit on the
Tax Collectors books for certain prop
efty that has for several years been used
by the city. This is an important mat
ter, both to Mr.. Brinkley and the Tax
Collector, which has been long neglected
by this aud former boards Of aldermen,
and / hope the settlement will be
promptly and equitably made.
Alta former meeting Of your body re-
port Of the Workhouse Committee was
adopted, instructing the Mayor to adver-
tise for plans and estimated cost for 8
workhouse. This has been deferred be
cause no funds have been at my dis
posal for such purpose, and no reasona.
BILE hope presents itself of our early
ability TO carry out the plan suggested,
unless in consideration Of the city fur.
nishing the ground the county would
make the needed Improvements.
During the continuance at the city
hospital Of the medical studeats now
there, or others, / would recommend dis
pensing with the services Of the hospital
apothecsry, ,end that one Of the students
be required to perform his duties in COM
pensation for the privilege Of remaining
there. aa
Yours, very respectfully, etc.,
JOHN W. LEFrwIoH, Mayor.
The regular monthly reports of city
officers were received and giveE appro-
pirate disposition. iilw ~ sheea
A number of minor city improvements
were ordered. TOTO
The monthly payroll and sundry ac-
counts we're allowed. no sa
A resolution providing for the appoint
ment of assistants in the Offices of City
Controller, Tax Collector and Wharf
Master was adopted. vna aa7
Alderman McDavitt reported adversely
to appropriating $3.50 for the removal Of
the dry docks from Cairo to Memphis,
and the report was adopted. aa
Alderman johnson reported several
amendments to the Landing ordinance,
which we're adopted.
Alderman johnson also reported an
amendment to the ordinance providing
against the occupation Of the public land
ing or grounds by houses or merchandise
over twenty.four hours. ats
Alderman Passmore moved in amend
ment that in fine weather the time be
twenty.four hours, and in rainy weather
forty. eight hours.
Ths ordinance as amended was adopt
ed, and referred.
The Hospital Committee reported
against the quality of meat being pro-
vided to patients, and recommended the
appointment of steward to remedy the
evil, which was adopted.
Alderman Passmore, from the special
committee to whom was referred that
portion of the Mayors message sub
mitted at the last meeting, and having
reference to the Memphis and Little
Rock Railroad, reported that they had
had conference with the officers of the
road, who were very anxious to push on
the work to successful completion.
The committee hoped that their efforts in
this respect would be generously sec
onded by the citizsns. Adopted.
The same also submitted a supple
report from General M. T.
who is at present engaged in
The examination of the city books, and
moved that the report be received and
fifteen hundred copies printed for the
use of the tax payers. Adopted.
A petition was, received from Mr..
John Loudon relative to the washing
lway of the landing north of Jefferson
street, causing considerable damage
Referred to the Landing Committee and
City Engineer; also from M. j. Boyle,
claiming three hundred dollars for
the streets. Referred to the
Committee on Claims.
Alderman McDavitt submitted an Or
liauce which provides for certain
mount being set aside in January of
ach year for the expenses of the city,
md also for sinking fund to pay off the
ity debt, aud the appointing of three
tustees to manage such sinking fund.
The ordinance passed on its first read
ug, and tie amount in the hands of the
ureties fixed at $25, 900.
Alderman Renser moved the follow
ng;
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