The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-15
meHrrxe STAR AND sarRoIIQ MEssEHQEa.
REVIEW or THE WEEK.


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has returned, hsaRing Stideaee og zths hcnef-
naI aesots n aorthsrn trip, M swhile
away made siieh ugeinenfa as Will greatly
enlarge the scope "a the nusiness Of she firm,
and their custosaers win have cause 70 congra-
tuIate themselves on the fcrethoaght which,
while enjoying the delights Of . pleasure tour,
combined business relations fhat willEender
the coming season an era in the grocery bust
ness. y -.
BOARD of Aldermen.-The Mayor was author
lied to notify the Mississippi Ferry Company
10 comply with the terms granting them GER
tain privileges, or vacate the space at the foot
of ST. Ann street. message from the Mayor
recommended an increase in the allowance to
the St. Vincent's Infant Asylum A new Board
of Commissioners of Water Works was chosen.
Sundry communications were referred. reso-
linton to repeal the ordinance relative to re-
moving dirt, so far as it applies to canals, was
referred. A resale of contract to supply city in
stitutions with -four was ordered. A resolution
was coneurred in authorizing the jackson Rail-
road Company to lay their track so as to con-
meet with the Gas Works. An injunction was
read from the Fifth District Court restraining
the Council from interfering with the priyil-
eyes granted to the Mississippi Ferry Compa-
ny at the foot of st. Ann street. A communi-
cation was received from the Superintendent
of Police rejecting on the negligence of the
City Railroad Company in not keeping their
track in order, in consequence OF which the
"Biaek Maria" lost one of her horses. petit
ton received from Mrs. Myra Clark
Gaines through her attorney, relative to her
claims against the city. A resolution was
passed authorizing the sale of a ten years
lease of the vacant space between the Red
Stores and the Beef Market. A report from
the minority of the committee appointed to in
vestigate the subject, was adopted, which re-
cognized the. right of the Mayor to appoint
specials. The Controller authorized to
advertise for proposals to furnish the city with
stationery, and likewise to contract for blank
forms. The Finance Committee author
lied TO employ expert at n salary of $500 per
month. Resolutions granting certain sttIns to
James Mohan 81, Co., And Washington Fire Co.
No. 20, were passed.
Board OF assistant Aldegmtn.-The Treasurer's
report showed Receipts, $50,S30 %; expen-
dtures, So, 259 %; balance hand, $l0;
CSC TO- DR.. Burns's resignation as health Off
Ger was received. communication was re-
ceived from the Police Jury of Algiers relative
to the ST. Ann street Ferry Company. The
Board refused to extend time to delinquent
taxpayers. A resolution from the upper Board
authorizing contract for Nicolson pavement
on st. Charles and Race streets, and fixing the
price of same at 50 40 per square yard, was
adopted. Divers sidewalks were directed to
be paved. James Mohan & Co, were directed
ha mid stinulotad aum for reliuuUishinR
their light in the Pile Market. A communi
cation was received from the Humboldt Asso-
citation, proposing to erect statue of the
philosopher on the old Congo Square, provided
the name of said square be changed to that of
'Iumboldt Square," The sugar sheds1ottli-
nance was adopted by vote of 8 to d. .