Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
THE CITY COUNCIL.

pOrtB OF City OmeerBs-A = Ohm
sons Bills 60 be Settled Major VIII
Iiams Reflected Alderman-Cfgar
stands 10 be Re-Opened ON Sunday
Navy Yard Leased = Petitions for
Deg Killing Privileges - ETC., ETC.,
Etc.
A regular semi-monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Mayor and Aldermen was held
yesterday afternoon, May 4th, at the
City Hall. Present - Hon. John w.
Leftwicb, Mayor; Chairman Swayne, Al
dermen Clancy, Foley, Marshall, Joyce,
Black, Durf, Dyer, Cartwright, Holsf
O'Donnell, Cicalla, Gallagher, Ogden,
Wolcott, Moffet, Vincent and Ellis.
Major J. E. Williams was reelected
alderman, the city attorney having de-
cided that he could retain the Office and
at the same time perform the duties OF
Registrar. The vote stood Williams IL,
John League 2. Major Williams was
not present to take his seat.
A message was then read from his
honor the Mayor, returning without his
approval the ordinance authorizing the
Street Commissioner to advertise for
bids, and to let the cleaning of the paved
streets and alleys for term of three
years. The reasons adduced for this
course are that it is in conflict with
Section /, Article XIV, City Ordinances.
These contracts have always been under
the supervision of the City Engineer,
and, in his Honor's opinion, they should
remain there. The time is also too long,
one year being sufficient for the expert
ment at least.
The veto was sustained by 9 to 8, two
thirds being necessary to vote it down.
Another message from the Mayor was
read, recommending the opening of Gay
oso street, and advancing the money to
buy ont Mrs. Mahaffey for that purpose.
Also, that delegates be appointed to the
Commercial Convention.
Comptroller Bsugh reported receipts
for April, $70,l35 26, and disbursements
| $62,349 26. Excess of receipts $7,7S6.
DR.. Alex Erskine, Dean Of the Mem
phis Medical College, reported expenses
City Dspensary during the month at
800. Number of patients registered 34S (;
sickness decreasing.
Robert Good, Wharfmaster, reported
collections for the month at $4,337 SO.
Peter Connolly, North Marketmaster,
reported 1862 collected.
| L. Borner, South Marketmaster, re-
ported $3ll 80 collected.
DR.. G. B. Thornton, Physician in
charge Of City Hospital, reported as fol-
lows: Patients in hospital May Sd, III;
admitted in April, ga; total number
treated, 1875; died, 8; discharged, "a (;
remaining April Both, So.
The marine account OF the month
amounts to 1888.
| j.. L. Chandler, Tax Collector on Priv
ileges, reported $l0,207 20 collected
during the month.
John Bowen, City Tax Collector, re-
ported $l4,240 SO collected during the
month.
Street Commissioner Helm reported
the expenses for the month at s., 432 80.
A contract fer building two culverts at
the crossing of Union and Main streets
flor $3.50 was given to W. j. McKeon, the
lowest bidder.
The usual acquisitions from the hos
pital, engineers and others were read and
granted.
The account of the City Dispeusary
was referred to the Committee on Claims.
On the petition of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in regard to repair
ing sidewalks committee reports favora-
bly,. Report adopted.
The Improvement Committee, on the
petition of various parties to open an
alley between Elliot and DeSoto to Vance,
report that when the property owners are
ready to donate the land the city will open
the alley and keep it in repair. Adopted.
| At this juncture Alderman J. 3. Will
liams made his appearance. The rules
were suspended, and he was sworn in
and took his seat
The Improvement Committee reported
favorably on the resolution allowing the
Street Commissioner to buy a team.
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