The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-14

Board OF Aldermen.
hoard OF Aldermen.
This board met last evening. Mr.. Markey in
the chair, and quorum present.

board OF Aldermen.
This board met last evening. Mr.. Markey In
the chair, and quorum present.
CoMxUMCArIoNs.
From the Board Of Assistant Aldermen, asking
concurrence in o resolution appropriating the
sum Of $500 for engraving the IS e00, COO bonds,
to be issued under the act passed by the last
Legislature. ConcuTred in.
Asking concurrence in resolution approving
the sdjudcations for digging and widening canals.
Concurred in.
Other resolutions, asking concurrence In ad.
Indications were concurred in.
Also. resolution to rase the arch of the door
OF the bouse Of American Hook and Ladder Fire
Company. Concurred in.
A resolution to have the city ordinances re-
adjusted and revised. Concurred in, and COM
nttee was appointed to report on the subject.
An ordinance in relation to the Jackson Rail-
read was referred to the committee on streets and
landings.
Resolution to adj udicate the contract for sup
plying the city with coal. Concurred in.
nh sy VITA tas 70
Cured in.
A resolution to have a fire alarm box at the
Kellar Market. Concurred In.
PETITIONS.
From the society Of the Roman Catholic Church
in relation 70 the property of the petitioners, oc
cupied for charitable purposes, and asking that
the same be exempt from taxation. Referred to
the finance committee.
From the proprietor Of the school of the velocl
pede inviting the board TO an exhibition. The
date having elapsed no action was taken.
petition from citizens in the Fourth District
10 relation to the jackson Railroad was, without
being read, referred to the committee on streets
and landings.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Poynot-Authorizing the erection of two
bridges across Orleans canal. Mr.. Peynot adyo-
Gated the adoption Of the resolution, urging rea-
cons therefor. The rules were susp ended and the
resolution adopted on second reading.
By Mr.. Shields-in relation to the tail race on
Orleans street, and allowing an extension of time
to the contractor to complete his contract.
Mr.. Shields explained the reasons why the con-
tractor could not complete the work within the
time, and other reasons why the sixty days asked
should not be extended TO complete the work.
Objection being made, Mr.. Shields stated that the
city surveyor drew up the resolution, therefore
the objection was withdrawn.
hr. Brady offered an amendment, provided the
city would not be rendered responsible by the &C.
ton.
The amendment was Withdrawn on explanation,
and the resolution was then adopted.
REPORTS.
Finance committee-Tbis committee reported
favOrably on the claim of f. Roban for $3.50 also
authorizing the city treasurer to destroy the city
money received for the market notes.
Mr.. Poynot wished the report referred back to
the committee.
Mr.. Brady asked II the gentleman wished to
ofer an amendment, in which event he would
offer an amendment TO the amendment, and move
that q carriage be sent for the gentleman when
ever the committee meets.
The report was finally recommitted.
STREETS AND LANDINGS COMMITTEE.
This committee reported favorably on certain
motions referred to them, and offered the neces-
sary resolutions, which were adopted, the rules
being suspended.
communication from the board Of health was
received, and without being read was referred to
the committee on streets and landings.
oRDAR OF THE DAY.
Authorizing the mayor to enter into contract
with Tbos. Fitzwlllisms being for furnishing the
city with stationery for the year 1869.
Il appeared that there was Misunderstanding
in relation to this matter, it being the impression
of some of the members that the resolution was
referred to the finance committee.
MIR. Shields was opposed to the manner in which
these contracts were made. though not opposed
to Mr.. Fnzwiiliams the system he considered
wrong in which the bids were made. The resou-
ton was adopted on second reading.
revolution was adopted to repair the house Of
Eagle Fire Company, No. Z. provided the sum do
not exceed $500.
There being no other business before the board,
on motion it adjourned.