The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-07
CITY COUNCIL PRoCEEDINes


SECOND BRANCH.
The Second Branch met pursuant to
call of the Mayor.
Present-Messrs. Allison, Boring,
Caldwell, Connolly, Laughlin, Maxwell,
Pollock, Simpson, ]. G.
Smith, Porter Smith. Sheppard,
Sweeney, Scott, Jingle, Tolivas and
Weitzell.
The minutes of the preceding meet
ing were read and approved.
The committee on Streets and Alleys
reported that they had examined that
part of Fifth street north of Monroe as
directed in the petition referred to
them, and find that it is in very bad
condition and part of the year impass-
lille. In view of the financial condition
ofthe city they are reluctant to suggest
repairs. They offered the following
which was adopted.
Resoiyed, That the Street Commits
sioner be directed with the force under
his control to open the cutters on said
street, and make such necessary repairs
as will place the street in passible
condition.
The Street Commissioner asked permits
sion to buy boat load of paving stones
which was granted.
The Wharf Master reported the re-
ceipts of S27l.50 as wharfage fees dur;
ing the month Of August.
The President appeared and took his
seat.
The following resolution was adopt
ed
RESOLVED, That the committee on APP
peals order the city collector to levy
for the taxes due upon the steamboat
stock of Booth, Battelle Il Co.
The petition of Mrs. ED for remis-
sion of tax. Granted.
The petition of Horace Gray for re-
mission Of his taxes. A motion being
made to grant the petition, the yeas and
nays were demanded. Those voting in
the affirmative were, Messrs., Caldwell,
Connolly, McAdams, Porter Smith,
Sheppard and Tolivar-6. Those vot-
ing in the negative were, Allison, Eng
lish, Laughlin, Maxwell, Pollock,
Simpson, Sweeney and Scott. So the
motion was lost.
The petition OF Marcus Lester ask
ing for q reduction in water rate was
received and referred to the committee
on Water Works.
The committee on Grades reported
grades for several streets, and offered
the following which was adopted.
RESOLVED, That the committee on
Ordinance be directed TO draft an Or
dinance for the established grades of
different streets as reported by the COM
mittee on grades, herewith.
They also offered bond of indemni-
from property holders on Market street
south Of John to release the city from
all claims for damages resulting from
change of grades.
Porter Smith offered the following:
Resolved, That the committee on
Lights be directed to place lamp post
on the southeast corner Of Market
street aud Alley D, Sixth Ward.
Referred to committee on Lights for
report.
A petition from the securities OF
John Scarborough, asking that he be
removed from office, was received from
the First Branch.
Mr.. Jingle offered the following:
Resolved, That the petition of the
securities of John Scarborough be refer
rect TO a select committee OF three from
each Branch Of Council for investiga-
ton, with authority to procure legal
advice, and report to the next meeting
of Council.
Mr. Sweeney moved to amend by re-
curing the committee to report to NOR
row evening Lost.
The resolution was lost.
The committee on Finance reported
az follows:
To the Mayor and Council of the City Of
Wheeling:
Your committee on Finance beg
leave to report regarding the settlement
ofthe accounts ofMr. John Scarborough,
Collector Of Assessments for the year
1869, that they have had the matter
under consideration for the past sew
eral weeks, and recommend as their
conclusion the adoption Of the follow
ing resolution:
Resoirsd, That the clerk of the city
be directed to place the official bond OF
John Scarborough, collector of ASSESS
ments tor 1850, in the hands of G. w,
LETTERS as attorney of the city for inn
mediate suit at law.
Mr.. Boring moved to amend by add
ing the words after the next regular
meeting OF Council Lost.
The vote recurring on the original
resolution, the yeas and nays were de-
manded. Those voting in the affirma-
tive were Messrs. Allison, Caldwell,
Connolly, Hook, Laughlin, Maxwell,
McAdams, Pollock, j. &. Smith, Simp-
son, Sheppard, Sweeney, Scott, Jingle,
Tolivar and Weitzel-l6. Those vot-
ing in the negative were Messrs. Boring,
English, and Porter Smiths. So the
resolution was adopted.
The street commissioner was directed
to repair the pavement in the alley run
ming from Market to Fourth street,
north of the post office
Messrs. Trimble e. Hornbrook were
authorized to tap the sewer on Zane
street and lead pipe from the new
Fourth Ward school house thereto.
On motion, the Council adjourned.
FIRST BRANCH
This Branch Of Council met at their
chamber last night, pursuant to call
from Mayor Mcclellan.
Present-Messrs. Blair, Culbertson,
Hall, Launder Quarter, Rinehart,