Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-19

of the city, and there Is great complaint.
At present, the contracted front of levee,
below or above, while there are no ae-
commodations Of landing, compels the
large packets to force themselves into it,
whom, already crowded, and the smaller
boats frequently suffer great damage
from their superior power and might.
Instances have occurred where such has
been the case, and no fault of the damag-
ing boat.
The general business and prosperity of
the city in area and value Is rapidly in
creasing. and we should, if possible, meet
the demand.
Your committee, therefore, think that
the river bank, to the depth Of one hun.
bred feet, should be graded for the con-
struction of a levee, from Union to Beale
streets, as soon az the stage of the water
will Justify it. By the time the dirt
foundation has had time TO settle aud be-
come firm, and which will render the
pavement, when put down, more sub
stantial, the city finances will, we trust,
be in a condition to warrant US in pro-
crossing with the work to its completion.
Your committee do not think it would
require more than $4,000, outside figures,
to do the grading, and suggest that, for
raising that amount, a certain portion Of
the wharfage Of the city be set apart
monthly, to be specifically applied for
such purpose.
Your committee, therefore, recommend
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Mayor and City En-
gineer be required to advertise for thirty
DAYS for sealed proposals for grading the
levee under the directions of the City En-
gineer, from Union to Beale streets, one
hundred feet deep along the river, and
authorized to accept the lowest bid for
the same.
C~oncurred in by Council.
PETITIONS.
By Councilman HeWett:
The petition of James MaydweIl, ask
ing the privilege of setting posts against
the curb stones or curbing to support the
guy ropes, ect., necessarily used in hoist
ing tone IN the construction of the GOyer
building. at the intersection of Main and
Jefferson streets.
Prayer granted by Council.
By Councilman Cohen:
The petition of sundry parties inter-
ested in the sewing machine agencies,
asking to be exempted from city tax for
selling by sample, etc.
Referred to Councils Committee on
Privileges.
By same:
The petition of J.. N. Provine, asking a
reduction Of the city assessment on Chas.
Thomas lots, No. 2 in block l, and No. l
in block No. 2, Tennessee street, etc.
Referred to Councils Committee on
Claims.
By Councilman Duncan:
The petition of NJ. P. Jarnigan and va
rious others, complaining that the alley
dale street, between Adams and Jefferson
streets, is a nuisance such as is calculated
to produce disease, etc.
Referred to Sanitary Sergeant,
BY Councilman Cohen:
The proposition of Charles Haywood, to
clean and glaze the public gas and oil
lamps, the city furnishing glass for the
same, and keep them in good order, for
$50 per month.
Referred to Councils Gas Committee.
ORDINANCES.
By Ordinance Committee:
Be IL ordained by the General Council of
the City of Memphis;
SECTION 1. That for the suppose of
meeting the current expenses of the city
government until a suficiency of the
taxes for this year can be collected, the
Mayor of the city shall have authority to
borrow fifty thousand dollars, or any less
sum, in the name of the city, at any rate
of interest which may then be legal in
Tennessee; and 10 issue thereforthe notes
of the city of Memphis, signed by him
self and countersigned by the City Reg
lister.
Said notes shall not have longer than
twelve months to run to maturity, and
shall be receivable at or after their ma
turity in payment of taxes upon real and
personal property due the city for gen.
eral purposes, but not for taxes on sales
and privileges, nor for wharfage, nor for
special taxes for interest upon the bonds
of the city.
Passed first reading. Rules suspended
and passed second and final reading by
Council.
Be it ordained 6y the Board of Mayor
and General Council Of the city Of Menu
phiS, as follows:
SECTION l. That it shall be deemed a
misdemeanor for any rag or junk dealer,
or other vendor or dealer in secondhand
articles or commodities, to purchase any
article or commodity belonging to his
trade from any minor without the writ
ted consent of the parent, guardian or
employer of SUCH minor.
Sec. 2. Any person found guilty of vio-
lating the provisions of this ordinance,
shall be fined not less thar ten nor more
thar fifty dollars.
Passed first reading, rules suspended
and passed finally.
Be it ordained 6y the Board of Mayor
and General Council Of The City Of Mem
phis, That the grade OF Poplar street from
Boundary avenue to Dunlap street, be
and the same is hereby changed from the
black lines so as TO correspond with the
red lines.
Passed first reading by Council, rules
suspended, and passed second and final
reading.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Councilman Duncan:
ReSoIUed 6y the General Council Of The
city of Memphis, That all coal or lumber
dealers who have in use any portion OF
Center Landing be notified by the Mayor
that they must remove the same by or be-
fore the first day of October next; and
that all parties occupying any portion Of
the public grounds be required TO re-
move from the same Immediately, by the
Mayor and police of the city.e
Received and adopted by Council.
I By Councilman Duncan:
ReSoIBed, That the committees OF
each Board be required to meet al
the same time and place for the transac-
ton of all business coming properly AND
regularly before such committees, and
that a quorumo of each committee shall be
required to be present, and a majority Of
each shall constitute a quorum.
ResoiVed 2. That such committees may
meet together, but the vote upon any
business before such committees shall be
separate and distinct.
Adopted by Council.
By Councilman Duncan:
ResOLVed, That the Sanitary Sergeant
be required to inspect the sidewalks
along the lengths of each street in the
city, and report to this body at the mex
meeting those that need attention, either
in construction Cor repairs, or of what
material they should be, specifying par
ticularly in each case along whoseSfront
and in what street each is required.
Adopted by Council.
Ry Councilman Cohen:
ReSoLved, That the property owners on
the south side of Mccall street, between
Main and Shelby, be notified by the San
itary Sergeant to have the sidewalk
cleaned and repaired within thirty days
Adopted by Council.
By Councilman Cohen:
ResoEUed, That fruit stands be allowed
on the sidewalks, provided they do not
occupy more than two feet, either from
the main wall of the building or the curb
stone, and that they pay the usual license
as per ordinances.
Laid on the table.
By Councilman Cohen:
ResoLUed, That $3.50 be allowed Thomas
Southworth for repairing the city ga'
lamps INSTEAD of 5000, he having agreed
to take that amount.
ADOPTED Dy COUNCIL.
BY Councilman James:
ReSolVed, That the Sanitary Sergeant
notify the property owners on the ives
side of Shelby street, between Talbot ant
Huling streets, TO lay down a brick side
walk within thirty days.
Adopted by Council.
And the Council adjourned until to-
morrow evening, Thursday, at 8 o'clock
May, 10, 1870.
L. r. RICHARDS, City Register.
MONEY WANTED.
The shareholders in the Wood and vii
lOW-ware Manufacturing COMPANY ar,