The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-11

Buttonwood street, above Thirteenth, formerly
owned 10y the city, at rent of not exceeding $500
The following resolutions were reported from the
Committee on Elections by Mr.. Evans, chairman
of that committee.
A resolution changing several places of voting in
the Third and Fourth wards. Agreedto.
resolution TO rearrange and fix certain boun-
elections in the Fifteenth ward. Agreed to-
resolution creating a new election division in
the twentieth ward Agreed to.
resolution changing the place of voting I'm the
seventh division of the Seventh ward Agreed to.
A resolution changing the place of voting in the
fifth division of the Eighteenth ward. Agreed to.
resolution changing the place of voting in the
spoke against IL, on the alleged ground that a re-
monstrance against the proposed change had been
presented to the Select branch.
Mr.. Evans and General Wagner advocated the
resolution, declaring that the place where the cleo
ton is now held is in very narrow alley where
respectable citizens cannot safely go.
motion was made to refer to committee but
not agreed to. The resolution then passed.
resolution creating two election divisions
in the Fourteenth ward. Agreed to, after consider
able debate-ayes "a, nays II.
A resolution changing place of holding elections
in the ninth division Of the Fourth ward Agreed
to-ayes q, nays b.
Mr. Ray presented resolution instructing the
commissioner of Highways TO notify holders of
property through which Jaspar, Forty-second and
Sxty-itth streets Will pass that the same must be
vacated. Agreed to.
Mr.. Bardsley offered n resolution instructing the
Chief Engineer and Surveyor concerning changes
in certain streets Agreed TO.
Mr.. Bardsley offered resolution approving the
contract with John Clark for constructing certain
sewers
Mr.. Simpson offered resolution nstructinp the
Chief Engineer and Surveyor concerning changes
in certain streets. Agreed to.
Mr.. Hetzell offered a resolution instructing the
Commissioner of City Property to permit all re-
sponsible parties who may apply for the same the
use of Independence square. Mr.. Harper moved to
refer TO the Committee on City Property. Agreed
to-yeas "A, nays s.
Mr.. Hetzell offered resolution asking informa-
ton of the Chief Commissioner of Highways con-
cerning the disposition of certain moneys appro-
priated for the improvement of highways. Dis
agreed to-yeas 10, nays 10.
The following communications were then received
from the Select Council:
A bill relating to the laying of water pipes on
certain streets. Concurred in.
Also, one authorizing the erection of q frame
countirg-house on Dickerson street. Concurred in.
Also, one authorizing the transfer of certain
items in the Girard Estate Concurred in.
Also, one authorizing certain transfers in appro-
priations for the Department of Markets, Wharves
and City Property. Concurred in.
Also, a resolution authorizing the opening of
Montgomery street from Germantown road to
Clymer street. Referred.
Also, one authorizing the opening of Fifty-second
street from Baltimore avenue to Market street.
Referred.
Also, one of instructions to the Committee on
Surveys and Regulations. Concurred in.
Also, one making an appropriation for further
accommodations in the offices of Sheriff and Clerk
of the Orphans Court. Not concurred in-ayes 15
nays IA. Adjourned.