Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-09
By four months wages a $50. :


fled with the Recorder.
On the 3dday OF January, proceeded to
rent, at public cutlery, the stalls in the Mar
kethouse, the aggregate amount of which
being IA, $500. For an itemized state
ment of the entire rents for this year, l re-
spectfully refer you to the detailed account
fled with the Recorder. Some few of the
stalls, by competition, were bid off by par
ties who now complain, and refuse to take
said stalls, which in the re-renting may
change the above amount to something less,
all of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN TARDFF.
The Water Tax Collector reported the
collections for two weeks ending on the Sth
inst. at S., 920.7O.
The report from the Superintendent of
the Waterworks shows that department in
good condition and the yield of water suf-
fcient.
The report from the Chief Of the Fire
Department speaks in satisfactory terms Of
the work it has accomplished and Of the
men employed. The expenses for the
month of January were So, 1891.
The committee on the petition of MIR.
Leyette asked and were given further time
to report.
The special committee to settle with the
County Court Clerk was granted further
time to report.
The committee appointed to correspond
with Mr.. Prosser, member of Congress
from the Nashville district, in regard tothe
proposed location Of the customhOuse, re-
ported progress.
1t was announced that Judge Whit
worth consents to withhold for the present
his resignation as a member Of the School
Board.
The petition of Thos G.. McGrane, late
City Treasurer, asking for payment of sal
airy not yet settled, was referred to the
Finance Committee.
Petition of Patrick Mcclure, late spring
guard, asking pay for services rendered,
was laid on the table-the petitioner hay
ing entered suit against the Corporation
for the amount claimed to be dine.
Potion of NJ. Mccormack & Co., manu-
facturers of mineral water, praying for
reduction of water tax, referred to Com
mittee on Water Works.
Petition of DR.. X. l. Sample, late Health
Officer, asking pay for services rendered IN
that capacity for May and June, 1869, re-
ferred to Finance Committee.
Petition of Mrs. Matilda Catron for
privilege of shingle-roofing a house ad-
Joining Old Theater, on Cherry street.
Referred to Committee on Fire Depart
ment.
Account of NJ. T. Saunders against the
city for services rendered as Mayors clerk
under the Alden administration. Laid on
the table.
Consent of property holders in the neigh
hood having been obtained, r. NJ. Wood
fin asks for the privilege of building a
wood-shed and carriage-house adjoining
his livery stable on South College street.
Referred to Committee on Fire Depart
ment.
A.. A. Carter, City Marshal, under the
retired administration, petitioned for the
settlement of four and a half months I'M
paid salary. Referred to Finance Com
mittee.
Abram Turner's petition to build frame
smoke-house on Front street. was referred
to Committee on Fire Department.
Petition of NJ. s. Combs, in regard to a
wooden structure on Sumner street oc-
cupied as a stable. received and referred.
Bill repeating city ordinance permitting
the sale of ice cream, liquors, etc, on
V.
Bill from Board of Aldermen regulating
tax of retail liquor dealers, was reported
back in the council amendment making
the tax 90. 90 instead of 1890. Motion of
non-concurrence prevailed, and Aldermen
Carter, Smith and Patterson, were APP
pointed Committee of Conference.
Resolution of the other Board, providing
for the renting out of the house now occu-
pied by the Hook and Ladder company. Re
ferred TO Committee on Fire Department.
Councils resolution Of thanks to L. T.
Beech, ESQ, for the good taste and Judge
ment displayed by that gentleman in the
selection and purchase of police uniforms.
Concurred in by unanimous vote.
Resolution offered by Aid. Hurley in
structs School Board to get an Office at less
cost than the one now occupied by them
5000 per annum.
Letter received from A. G.. Adams, Esq,
resigning as a member of the Board of
Education. In his letter Nh. Adams states
that his business engagements are such as
requires his resignation.
Bill removing disabilities term Of resi-
dence) of w. E. McAllister, passed three
readings, and received the signature of the
Mayor.
Resolution of AID. Patterson providing
for the appointment of a sub collector Of
delinquent taxes. Adopted
NThe Board adjourned.