Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-08
ment committee. reported on the follow ".

drew the motion, and the report of the
assessors was adopted.
Alderman Wolcott, of the Finance Com
mittee, reported favorably on the report
of the Committee Of Conference whit he
late County Commissioners, in regard to
the remuneration of the Tax Assessors
and their clerks. This report allows the
Assessors $500 each. Report adopted.
Alderman Cartright, of Landing and
Wharf Committee, reported fayorably on
the resolution to repair wash on the cor
ner of jefferson and Front streets.
Adopted.
Alderman O'Donnell, of the Printing
Committee, reported in favor of allowing
NJ. c. Galloway & Co., the sum of $1,000,
for damages sustained 5y them 6y the city
not giUing them the printing Of the city tar
list.
Alderman Dyer moved to refer to the
Finance Committee. The ayes and noes
being called, it was so referred; Aldermen
Marshall, Durff, Cartwright and Ogden,
voting against the reference.
Alderman Moffet, chairman of the Com
mittee on Claims, presented the usual
payroll, and the report was adopted.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Alderman Vincent, of the committee
appointed to examine and destroy the
cancelled vouchers of paid city indebted
ness. reported hat that committee had
examined and superintendent the burning
of the following cancelled evidences of
Indebtedness:
Bills payable $3.50, 701 43
S5O,535 90
Greenback Scrlp.-m...-.---.... 4l6 90
Scrip City Warrants .-.-..~...... 405,SS5 81
Six per ct. post bonds............. $4,000 90
School BOnds..~----.-..-~....-. 10000 90
Ten per CT. post bonds .~--."... $1,000 90
Paving Bonds..-..-............ 1900 90
Total..m~-..~...........H... 49,. 81, 576,536 81
The committee complimented Comptrol-
Ter Baugh, his assistant, j.. K. Hoyt, and
his clerk, j.. 4. NewsOm, in the highest
terms. The cancelling of this immense
sun has been lone within two years, and
in all the multifaTiOus Transactions Incl
dent to the same, there was a difference of
but two dollars found between Col.
Baugh's books and the vouchers. The re-
port was received and filed.
PETITIONS.
Alderman Marshall presented a petit
ton from 5. A. Robbins & Co, proprie-
tors of the Overton Hotel, praying a re-
duction of the Hotel privilege tax $500.
Referred to the Ordnance Committee.
Alderman Cartwright presented a CON-
munication from W. G. POston, who pro-
poses to build a rip-rap or break-water Of
stones at the foot of Market street. which
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bank, for the sum of fifteen thousand dol
lars tSl5,000), for the payment of which he
is to receive One-half of the wharfage dues
until the entire sum is paid. Referred to
the Improvement Committee and CITY
Engineer.
A petition from J. O'Connor in regard
to the Central Park, was referred to the
Park Committee and City Attorney.
Petitions from J. T. Hill and Mr..
Proudht, for reduction of taxes, were re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims.
A petition from j. S. Toof was referred
to the same committee.
Alderman Dyer said he had a lengthy,
very lengthy, petition or communication
from DR.. Plough.
Alderman Durff moved to refer to the
Finance Committee. [Laughter.l
On vote it was SO preferred, without being
read.
The petition OF louis Moore wasr referred
to the Market Committee.
AN ACT OF JUSTICE.
Alderman Hoist presented a petition
from Mrs. j. J. Reed, stating that her
husband, while doing his duty as Captain
of Fire Engine No. 2, had been killed;
that his death had left her and her chill
dren destitute; and praying that the Board
make her some allowance. Alderman
Hoist moved to place two hundred and
fifty dollars to her credit.
The resolution was adopted unani-
mously.
The petition of J.. D. Chandler was re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims.
Alderman Cicalla presented a petition
to have gas put in a rat pit lat least that
is what we understood him to saw. Re-
ferred to the Gas Committee.
A petition from the hucksters of Beal
81 rect market TO be allowed to let their
stalls stand in their places after market
on Saturday nights and Sundays,
was referred to the Market Committee.
Alderman Ogden here stated that by an
oversight the report of the Market Com
mittee had not been called for in the
proper order of business, and he presented
ii. 1t was simply a reverse report on the
petition OF John Heinrich to have the
huckster stalls removed from the west end
Beal street market, on the ground that
they interfered with his business. The
was adopted.
The petition of Samuel Mosby, Mrs.
F laherty, and the City Register, was re-
fe- rred TO the Committee on Claims.
FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH.
A petition was presented from w. w.
&c requesting the Board to appoint a
yOm mittee OF Conference, consisting of
i've l members, to meet a similar commit
fr ON the Board of Underwriters, on
he 81 bject of a fire alarm telegraph.
On motion the petition was granted,
md alderman MOffet, Cicalla, Hoist,
aud Marshall were appointed on the
tee.
RESOLUTIONS n MISCELLANEOUS BUsI-
NESS.
By Alderman Ellis: To put up various
md several gas lights. Referred % the
fas Committee.
By Alderman Vincent to lay down nu-
crossings In divers placesZac-
It, - Lg- 80 WI.~w - -
Dlaces-you can dive over your head in
.ome OF them-so be says. Referred to
he Improvement Committee.
BY the same. That the Street Commits
ioner be instructed to continue the clean
ng OF the N nelson pavement, provided
hat he EN- ploy no additional men to do
he same. Referred to the Acting Mayor
md City Engineer with power to act.
BY Alderman Gallagher.
ResOLUed, etc, That the Acting Mayor
be instructed to purchase five hundred
500 cords OF wood to distribute among
poor of the city.
Alderman Durff moved as an amend
ment that each Alderman give a months
wages TO purchase wood for that purpose.
Alderman Gallagher agreed, but on mo-
lion the original resolution was referred
10 the Finance Committee.
By Alderman O'DOnnel: A resolution
hat the Acting Mayor be requested to
make some suitable arrangements for the
additional Board Of City Fathers provi-
ied for by the new Council.
After some discussion as to the utility
propriety of the motion, it was re-
.erred to the Mayor and Finance Com
4 motion to adopt the City Engineers
Plan for strengthening the bayou in con-
with the opening Of fernando
was carried.
s. resolution instructing the Engineer
% furnishthe park-keeper OfCourt Square
sand, gravel, and tar, TO repair the walks, 1
was, after discussion, adopted.
Alderman Dyer presented the report of
Chase and Wedrig, the arbitrators
% whom was left the disputed claim of
Mrs. Jennie Vincent, for balance dine for
/, fence around Bickford Park, and ii wed
is adoption. The report gives Mrs. Vim
S2l2 balance, on the ground that the
called for that sum. A right
warm debate followed, and on coming TO 8
vote there were seven for and seven
receiving the report and allowing
he claim. The President of the Board
aye and settled the matter.
The matters in controversy between the
and A. j.. White and Col. Porter,
we're, on motion, referred to a committee
If arbitration, for adjustment.
LITTLE ROCK AILRo STOCK.
Alderman Dyer offered the following:
ReSOIUed, etc, That the Mayor, Finance
and City Attorney sell the
stock in the Little Rock Railroad,
10 the person or persons offering the
cash price, and guaranteeing the
completion ofthe road at an early day.
Alderman Marshall moved to amend
BY adding that they report any action