The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-06

rri April 8. 1869.
The board met In extra session by virtue Of .
call Of the mayor.
Present, President Kearny, hesws. Rose, Ait.
kens, walker, Camp, Grsndpre, Fisher, Morphy,
Psndely, wynne and Breen. .ser A. ~
Mr.. Camp then rose and explained that at the
previous regular meeting. after the adoption Of
ordinance providing for reduction on the amount
Of licenses paid into the treasury before the time
Fixed BY law, he had given notice of his intention
to move reconsideration Of the vote BY which the
said ordinance had been adopted, and now begged
permission 20 withdraw the said notice Of motion
10 reconsider. The permission was unanimously
granted by the board. Mr.. Fisher then moved that
the ordinance be sent to the Board OF Aldermen
for concurrence, which motion prevailed srET
The following from the mayor, and communi-
cation from the secretary of the New Orleans,
Opslousas and Great Western railroad, were re-
ferred to the committee Of railroads. With instFuc
tons to consult with the city attorney:
.Cfto STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
MAyoRALrY OF NEW ORLBAss,}
City Hall, April 3, 1869. }
To the Hon Common Council: -r. : .rs.1.aass'rssf
Gentgemen--I have convened both bodies Of the
Common Council In extra session In order that
your special attention may be called to the follow
Ing resolution adopted on the let Of April, at Q
meeting OF the Board OF Directors OF the New
Orleans, Opelousss and Great Western railroad,
Q certified copy Of which Il herewith transmitted
"Resolued, That the president OF this board
be and be II hereby instructed to call upon the
mayor Of the city Of New Orleans, Transmitting
to him Information concerning the present posi-.
ton OF this company, growing out Of the suit OF
Charles Morgan, and request him TO Immediately
convene the Common Council with view OF OBJ
tanning the assistance Of the city as the largest
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necessary security, etc., etc."
II will be perceived that the interests Of the city
ss q stockholder in this railroad demand that i'm
mediate steps be taken to prevent Mr.. Morgan
from avsiling himself Of an untimely legal ad-
vantage. Ia the United States District Court a
judgment against the company was rendered for
the sum Of $3l6 600 in his favor. Execution has
been issued and the company notified that unless
the sum be paid within three days, the road will
be sold. 81 a1I -.a..f.. SIS KS lr aalf.s1 /
1t is the duty Of the city government to appeal
to the proper legal tribunal for the protection of
its interests IS q stockholder, and 10 connection
with the company. TO enjoin further proceedings
and aid in the defense. = ss-a' ~. ~.
necessary resolution, insructing the city attorney
to take immediate legal measures to defend the
CITY, and that the mayor be authorized to furnish
such security ss may be required By the coart in
which proceedings may be instituted. "a Q.a
Very respectfully, etc., l
JOHN q. CONWAY. Mayor.
NEW ORLsAss, OPELoUsAs AND GRsAr wssrHRN)
7s..s- q, RAILROAD,
NEW 0RLHAss, April I'd. 1862
At q meeting of the Board Of Directors OF this
company on the LIST April, 1869, the following re-
Resolued. That the president Of this board be
and he is hereby instructed to call upon the mayor
Of the city Of New Orleans transmitting to him in.
formation concerning the present position Of this
company, growing out Of the suit of Chss. Morgan,
and request him to Immediately convene the Com.
mon Council, with view OF obtaining the assist
anee Of the city a. the largest stakeholder in de.
fense Of the su furnishing the necessary security,
etc. esd la I.afs
certify the above to be true copy from the
minutes.
JOHN B. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. Fisher the board took re-
cess Of ten minutes.
At the expiration OF ten minutes ths board re-
sumed its session, quorum being present.
A resolution from the Board Of Aldermen pro-
vidipg for Joint session Of the Common Council
for the purpose Of electing an expert on the part
Of the CITY, in the matter at issue between the City
Of New Orleans and the Csrondslet Canal Navi-
cation Company was read and concurred In.
JOINT SESSION.
The Board Of Aldermen here entered and the
council entered upon its joint session.
The roll having been called and the chair de-
clsring quorum present, on motion Of Mr.. Fisher
the beard proceeded to the election Of an expert
to represent the city In the matters at issue be-
tween the city Of New Orleans and the Csronde-
let Canal Navigation Company. lr .fEAtf +
The name Of Mr.. L. Surgi having been placed in
nomination, and no other name having been pro-
posed, the nominations were declared closed and
Mr.. Suisi was. after cali Of the roll, declared
duly and unanimously elected.
The Board Of Aldermen then retired, after which
on molten Of Mr.. Fisher, the board adjourned
JOHN ToBN, Secretary.