Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-09-09
ofthe votes cast, be vas declared duly
elected Councilman Of the Eighth ward.
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for the exclusive use ofthe public at large,
clear of any and all distractions, incum-
brances and erections Of every character
and kind whetevar, placed thereon by
individuals with any sort Of permsnency
70 answer their private ends, and more
especially Center Landing and the public
grounds front, between Exchange and
Washington streets, say in manner and
form, that the City authorities are abso-
lutely required to do, not only blythe laws
and ordinances Of the city, but by the
statute laws OF the State Of Tennessee.
Referred to Common Council Landing
Committee.
BY Councilman Prescott:
The petition Of s. r. Robbins a Co.,
and Paul H. Goo6loe, keepers respective
ly of the 0yerton and Peabody hotels,
praying for q reduction of the present, as
they allege, onerous city tax on hotels,
etc, etc. er
Referred by Council to a special COM
mittee of three, when the President of
the Council appointed Messrs. PRESCOTT,
Dixon and James, the committee to in
vestigate and report.
By Councilman Goyer:
The petition Of sundry parties, praying
for the appropriate grading of Mostly
street, 30 as to convey the waters at any
time accommodating thereon, in its proper
direction, between Hill street and Win
chester avenue, etc.
Referred to Councils improvement
1 Committee. r7T u %
By Councilman Goyer:
The petition of sundry citizsns of the
Eighth ward, praying that b sidewalks
on the north side of Washington street,
between the Poplar street market plsce
and High street, be Immediately put in
appropriate psssable condition, etc.
Referred by Council TO the Sanitary
Sergeant, with power to act. Action con
CURED in by Board of Mayor and Alder
msn, September z, 1870. "I-aAlaS
BY Councilman Richardet:
The petition of sundry resident prop
erty-owners, etc, on and near 10 Looney
street, in the Ninth ward, representing
that said street is much used by ths pub
lie, and that it is in bad order, etc. there
fore they pray for its early and sppropri-
ate improvement by the city, etc.
Prayer granted by Common Council
Board of Aldermen.
By Councilman Cummins:
This petitiOnA of G. n. Nenable, pro-
posing to lease from the city a portion Of
the public grounds on the west side of
Front street, to be used for lumber yard
purposes, etc. aTr T0t UrEerrl-
Laid on the table by Council.
By Councilman Cummins:
The petition of J. f. and Charity
Thomas, asking the city to remit certain
fines imposed on them by the City Re-
eorder, etc. ..-t f1-'
Laid on the table by Council.
= RESOLUTIONS.
By Councilman Cummius:
Resolved, That the property holders on
the east side of Brinkloy avenue, between
Poplar street and the railroad, be required
TO lay down plank sidewalks within ten
"A a-ya from nnrf1a Of tha Ca,sfa-- ~-.1.-
Adopted by Council, September Z, 1870.
Action coneurred in By Board of Alder
men, September Z, 1870.
BY Councilman Cummins:
WHEREAS, The Southern States re-
quire, and are in some measure In other
communities using the means to acquire
an increase of population and capital. by
immigration from the Northern states,
Canada and Europe; and
WHEREAS, Memphis and all that
try tributary to her commerce, do offer
the most unusual advantages and Induce
ments to the agriculturist, the manufac-
turer, the mechanic and the laborer, in
the abundance, ~oheapness and fertility OF
lands; in the variety and inexhaustbile
supply of raw material; in the ~salubFity
of climate; and not of the least consider
alton, in that of the immense and urgent
demsnd for snch influences as industry,
enterprise and capital may lead to the
larger development of these u of
individual wealth and general prosperity;
and 90
WHEREAs, It becomes necessary, in
order to the large and influential acquisi-
ton of this Immigrant population, that
they be carefully and reliably informed of
the advantages here offered them and
WHEREAS, Messrs. Donoho, Joy q Co.,
Southern real estate and immigration
agents, of this city, and whose expert
enes, by observation, correspondence and
interviews with this for5ign population in
this direction of our wants and purposes,
and their familiarity with the resources OF
this section of country are such as to war
rant the conviction that 4 pamphlet re-
Gently prepared by them, and entitled
San Appeal from the Southern States to
the Northern, Eastern and Western
States, and the Civilized World" contains
the matter apd name of information re-
quired for circulation among that foreign
population whom we desire to secure;
therefore, ... - EsE. IN -rH
Resolved, That this Board hereby appro-
pirate the sum of one thousand dollars
toward defraying the expense OF the pub
~lication and circulation of at least fifty
thousand copies of said pamphlet, in the
English, German n Scandinavian Ian
gusges, under the direction and control Of
said Donoho, Joy q Co., and authorize the
City Treasurer to place that amount at
the disposal of said Donoho, Joy q Co.,
for said purpose, and would earnestly
recommend the work to the hearty CO.
operation and liberal sustenance of the
Board of Trade md business community
of the city generally.
Referred to the Finance Committee of
Council for invest, cation, and report,
September Z, 1870.
By Councilman Twohig: e-safA
Resolved, That the Sanitary Sergeant be
authorized to notify the property owners
on the south side of Vance street, west of
walks within the next thirty days. e3E /
Adopted by Council, September q, 1870.
Action concurred In by Board of Alder
September Z, 1870. i
By Councilman Twohig: ~ 4
Resolved, That the Sanitary Sergeant be
authorized to notify the property owners
on the west side of Lsuderdale street, be-
down plank sidewalks within the next
twenty days.
Adopted bh Council, September Z, 1870.
Action concurred in by Board of Alder
men, September Z, 1870. Il
BY Councilman Signaigo:
Resolved, That the Mayor be ~authorizsd
TO purchase three Thousand 10000 feet of
Fire Department. u Il
Adopted by Council, September Z, 1870.
Action ~conc1rred in by board of Alder
men, September Z, 1870.
, By Councilman Signaigo: a
Resolved By the General GaaeiI of the
city Of Memphis: That the property own
ers on both sides of Jefferson extended,
from LauderdaIe street to Orleans, be re-
quired to grade and put down good brick
sidewalks In front of their respective lots
within thirty days from this date.
Adopted by Council, September q. Re-
ferred to Improvements COMMITTEES by
Board, September 2.
By Councilman James: ~
Resolved, ETC., That the Mayor and City
Attorney be instructed to ascertain the
contract that can be made with the
proper authorities, to connect all of the
terminating at this city imme-
Adopted by Council, September I, 1870.
Referred to special Committee on Rail-
by Board, September :, 1870. cdr
By Councilman James; nl
WHEREAS, It Is essential to the health.
and beauty of the city to have
nice good shade trees on all of our streets
there are residences, therefore,
Be IL resolved, That a committee Of i've
from the Council and three from the
Board of Aldermen, be appointed by the
Chairmen OF the respective Boards, to ex-
anime into this matter carefully, and re-
commend q suitable ordinance for that
Adopted by Council, septembe r Z, 1870.
Referred to Committee on Real Estate by
Board, September 2, 1870. ~ Ill.
BY Councilman Cohen: d.
ResoIVed, That the Finance Committee
all the cancelled bonds in presence
1f the Mayor and City Comptroller.
Laid on ths table by Council. 9