Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-12

Cartwright, Moffet and Prescott. There
being a quorum, the members present
proceeded with the unfinished business
before them.
REPORT.
The City Engineers report on r. Tops
petition, to be paid for ground of his
taken by the city to open Gayoso east
from DeSoto street, say part OF country
lot 492. For particulars of the report see
published Council proceedings of this
date.
ORDINANCE.
By Alderman Prescott:
Be it ordained by the General Council
of the city of Memphis as follows:
Section 1. Second street from the
north end Of the Nicolson pavement to
the northern boundary ofthe city is here
by directed to be paved with stone, for a
width of ten and One-half feet on each
side Of the middle line of the street.
Section IL The cost and expense OF
the before mentioned work shall be as
sessed upon the lots bounding or AUDITING
said street in the manner prescribed by
the charter and ordinances of the city of
Memphis.
Section Ill The City Engineer shall,
upon the final passage of this ordinance,
advertise for fifteen days tor bids for the
execution Of the above work in accord
ance with accompanying specifications,
ION file in the City Engineers ofice.)
Passed first reading, rules suspended,
and ordinance passed second and hnal
reading by the Board, July 20, 1870. Con-
CURED in by Council, and passed second
and final reading September 7, 1870.
PETITIONS.
The petition of suRdry parties to have
the north side Of Washington street, be-
tween Poplar street market and High
street, put in good condition, etc.
Referred &c sanitary sergeant with pow
er to act by Council, and action concurred
in by Board of Aldermen.
From Council-The petition of sundry
citizens Of b 9th ward in relation to the
Improvement of Looney street.
Prayer granted by Council and action
concurred in by Board OF Aldermen.
Upon the petition of sundry parties in
relation to the grade Of Second street
north from Bayou Gayoso. referred to
Councils Improvement Committee, your
committee report as follows, to-wit: That
upon examination of the profile we hnd
that it cannot be changed so as to give the
compliments any relief.
Report adopted by Council Sept. Z, 1870.
Action ~concurred in by Board Sept. 2, 1870.
RESOLUTION.
An adopted resolution by Council, that
the property On The west side of
LaRose street, from Clay to Georgia
street, lay down plank sidewalks.
Referred to Sanitary Sergeant, by the
Board Of Aldermen, with power TO act.
Councils adopted resolution that the
Mayor and Chief of Police clear Center
landing, etc.
Action concurred in by Board of Alder
men. See Councils published proceed
ings for particulars.
Councils adopted resolution in relation
to the destruction Of certain City Park
bonds, now in the Mayors office, signed,
but never used, etc.
Councils sction %concurred in by Board
Aldermen.
Councils adopted resolution In relation
to the rule of proceedings between the
two Boards Common Council and Board
OF Aldermenl.
Referred by Board Of Aldermen to their
on Rules and Regulations.
Councils adopted resolution in relation
70 street signs.
Referred by Board of Aldermen to their
Printing Committee.
An adopted resolution by Council, That
property on both sides Of JEFF
ferson street extended, from LaudePdale
10 Orleans streets, grade and pave with
brick their side-walks, ETC., referred by
Board of Aldermen to their Improvement
The Councils adopted resolution, That
he Mayor and City Attorney ascertain
he best contract that can be made with
he proper authorities. to connect all the
terminating at this city, ETC.,
by Board Of Aldermen to their
Committee on Railroads.
Councils adopted resolution In relation
70 shade trees on the public streets, etc,
by Board Of Aldermen 20 their
Real Estate Committee.
Councils adopted resolution, That the
thief of Police have all signs fronting
or across sidewalks, removed II
not nine feet above the pavement. Coun-
ills action ~concurred in by Board of Al