Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-14
Your JOmInlIte6, having fully reported,
beg leave to be discharged.
JOHN HALLUM, Chairman.

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Two Janitors, each, per mOnth.-~.-.-.- 81
Your Committee. having fully reported.
beg leave to be discharged.
JOHN HALLUM, Chairman.
The report was adopted.
Councilman Hallum said he had pre-
pared a resolution explanatory of the pol
Icy which would be pursued by the MEM
bers of the Board during their admins
tration. 1t was as follows:
ReSoIUed, ETC., That we recognize it as an
imperative duty in the exercise of the
trust reposed in us to adhere strictly to
an economical system Of expenditure;
that, in u opinion, the prosperity of the
city eminently depends upon the capacity
and fidelity with which her internal and
financial affairs are administered that.
with corporations as with individuals, we
believe economy and a vigilant collection
of revenues TO be the only III and relia-
means Of relief.
Councilman Hallum offered the follow
ing resolution:
WHEREAS, The 65th section of the new
charter for the city of Memphis prescribes
the manner in which the of the
city arising from assessments on real es-
tate shall be collected and expended; and
whereas it becomes necessary under the
provisions of said section to open an ac-
count with the various wards of the city,
therefore be it
ResoLred, ETC., That the City, Tax-Col-
hector and City Comptroller be instructed
and directed to open an account with the
various wards Of the city, which account
shall be kept in such q manner as TO show
at ali times the amount of taxes collected
from and expended in each ward.
The resolution was adopted.
Councilman Hallum said it was neces-
govv thar ha ENaVawaT -Eav.H1 nTA-@ -n-Ts.
mentary rules for their guidance, and be
would therefore the following:
ReSOtUed, ETC., That the rules OF proceed
ing and debate as laid down in Cushing's
Manual be adopted as a code of laws for
the government of this body, subject,
however, TO any alteration or modification
which the Common Council may hereafter
adopt.
Councilman Prescott said the rules OF
order and of business were fully set forth
in Bridges Digest, and he did not consid-
er it necessary TO adopt any additional
rules.
Councilman Hallum said he had not
the rules referred to by Councilman
Prescott.
The President explained that the rules
which Councilman Hallum proposed to
adopt had only reference TO questions OF
order and parliamentary usage.
L44C hADsAph was tLEA GuUEttAs
The President announced the Standing
Committees Of the Board as follows;
LmDrOCeme7tt-J. NJ. Graves, John CLAN
cey. Jas. Birmingham, Montgomery Pep
per, Owen Smith, r. \. Parker, =. IwOhig,
W. Hewitt, Michael Doyle, B. L. Boon.
AccoUats-R. A. Parker, Montgomery
Pepper, J. NJ. GraYes, j. Birmingham,
Cohen.
GaimS-H. NJ. James, Patrick Kelley,
ID II DFazgefF NJ nAnfn y y nunRnn
EfRGlce-O. +. Prescott, John Hallum,
NJ, James, ". Chase, z. TwOhig.
OrdlRGace-J. Halium, r. z. Dun0an,
John Clancy, NJ. Doyle, James Birming-
Wharf and Landtng-W. Chase, II. NJ. !
james, H. Cohen, B. +. Boon, J. b. Sig
liago.
Prinhng-R. P. Duncan, NJ. Doyle, W.
Hewitt, J. r. Graves, Martin Cohen.
Gds-Martin Cohen, W. Chase, o. F. |
PRESCOTT, b. +. Boon, J. Birmingham.
HoSpltGtS-W. Hewitt, w. Miller, P.
rwohig, NJ. Doyle, Owen Smith.
FtFe Departmental, 3. SigniagO, J. NJ.
iraVes, +. 7. Duncan, r. A. Parker, John
ilancey.
Aarkets-B. f. Boon. P. Twohig, Pat
Kelly, o. +. Prescott, w. Chase.
Pubic PdThs-W. Miller, Montgomery
copper, W. Chase, owen Smith, John
ReaJ Estate-P. J. Kelly. W. Hewitt, J.
u. Graves, Il. NJ. James, James Birming-
lam.
Councilman Hallum said il was highly
that the Board should ascertain
whether any of the members were ineligi-
lie to occupy their seats in the Board in
consequences of the 9Th section Of the city
harter. He wished to offer a resolution
n the subject, and at same time wished
n nVnlQIn that ha had NO na-=nnaI mo
IN doing so. The resolution was as
Ollows:
WHEREAS, The 9TH section Of the new
for the city of Memphis prescribes
be requisite qualifications of the mem
of the Board; and whereas, the Com
1ou Council OF the City OF Memphis de-
Tres to act in strict conformity TO the city
barter; and whereas, the said 9th section
ontains many diSqualifying and prohibit
ory clauses; therefore, be it
heSOtUed,, That a committee OF three be
ppo!nteG by The President of this Board,
instructed 10 inquire into and report
7hether any member OF the Common
'ounclI Is ineligible TO a seat, by reason of
ny restrictions in the fifth section of the
charter, and that the committee con-
GlJ with the City Attorney, in the event
ny doubtful legal question arises.
The resolution was adopted, and the
hair appointed as such committee Coun-
Hallum, James ana Prescott.
Councilman Prescott suggested that the
ection in question be read to the Board,
S some members present might not be
ware Gifts provisions.
councilman HaIlum said he hoped 1t
'ould not be read, as il presupposed a
of ignorance among the members of
ne Board which he did Eot think ex-
lied. [Appiause7.
After remarks by Councilman Hallum,
FILLER and Signaigo, the Council ad-
burned till three O'Clock ON Tuesday af-
3rnOOn.