The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-17

Board OF Aldermen~
This board met last evening. Mr.. Msrkey pre-
siding, and quorum present:
The minutes Of last meeting were read anu
adopted.
From the lower board for ncurrence-Amend-
ing the license ordinance in relation to the tsx on
four. wheel vehicles hauling sand, etc., at $50.
Concurred in. Other sections Of the same ordl.
nance, passed by this board, were not concurred
in !: and. on motion of Mr.. Brady. committee Of
conference was appointed to reconcile the diner-
epces The committee was appointed.
The adjudication of the contract for making
bridges ard crossings iD the Second District was
copcurred In and the mayor authorized 70 enter
Authorizipg the mayor to enter into contraction
Eve years with Mr.. Carrers to run sierry across
the river from the foot of Esplanade street. Con-
Cured in.
Also, approving the adjudication of the con.
tracts for repairing and keeping 10 repair the
bridges and crossings in the First and Fourth DIS
tricts Concurred In.
In relation to planting flowers and shrubs In
Jackson Square. Referred 10 streets and landings
committee.
RESOLUTIONS.
resolution was adopted approving Of tho ad-
juoication of the contract for bnding steamsnlp
A resolution was offered to exempt from license
all life insurance companies established or moor
porated under the laws Of Louisiana. On motion
of Mr.. Brady it was laid over.
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relation to charges made by some of the daily
papers, that the officials employed by the city
about the City Hall have been engaged In ne
fsrious negotiations with the governor and other
parties, with the view Of influencing and CONTROL
ling legislation, etc., and asking that committee
be appointed to investigate the matter and report
Adopted, and the committee, two from the upper
board TO act with like one OF three from the
lower board. was appointed.
PETITIONS.
From the masters Of sailing vessels in the upper
districts Of the city, alleging that their vessels
are injured and cargo endangered by the steam
boats passing too close to the shore, creating Q
commotion among the vessels moored by the
action of the boats passing also that the sparks
from The chimneys endsnger the cargoes, particu-
lsrly cotton; asks for relief. Referred TO COM
u,,,ssse on streets and landings.
From Widow Abadie, asking that she be ex.
empted from ps;;iug the license tax on her retail
grocery store, owing to CERTAIN peounary reasons.
Referred to finance committee.
From the recorder of the Third Distr1cs: J. MAS
sicot stating that one OF the clerks Of his count
had resigned. No action. The communication
received.
From the inhabitants in the rear Of the city COM
planning of the bad drainage, and stating that they
are charged double draysge and that physicians
refuse to 60 there. Referred to the surveyor.
The veto Of the mayor Of the ordinance grant,
ing to the Chas. Morgan steamship company tho
landing. The ordinance was persisted In by the
lower board notwithstanding the veto of the
mayor, and was on motion concurred in by this
board. Mr.. Prados gave notice that he would
move 10 reconsider the vote.
From the lower hoard, asking concurrence to
five resolutions In relation TO repairs, etc., on
certain FIRE engine houses, and authorizing the
surveyor TO make the repairs, provided the cost
do not exceed $500 10 each case. Concurred In.
resolution authorizing the surveyor to grade
and mscadsmise Julia street from Magnolia to
Claiborne street. two blocks. Also in relation
to steamboats, navigating the canal. Adopted.
Il was moved and seconded that whenlthe board
adjourn, il adjourn to meet on Thursday even
ing next. Mr.. O'Brien objected and called for
the yeas and nays. AS he did not understand the
programme he was not posted, and therefore he
would like to know the object. as they had
plenty of time to transact all the business before
them, and s.ked for informsiieen- OH IL. I'm 'A" -"
| The chairman called upon the committee on re-
| trencbment to report. Mr.. Prados enlightened
the board on the subject, stating that when the
committee did report, they would cut down ex-
penses, and he would know no friends, as the
city was now paying in greenbacks. Mr.. Brady
moved that the gentleman have room.
There being no question before the board, on
motion il adjourned.