New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-18
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BOARD OF ALDEK MEN.
EeguYa~ Session.

Present: Aldermen Brady, hasspgeT,
O'Brien, Pessou, Prados, Shields. and presl-
dent Potthoff ia the chair
The minutes of the previous meeting were
partially read, when 4 motion to dispense
with further reading was carried
FROM THE BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.
The following WAS unanimously con-
CURED in on both readings, the rules being
suspended:
Ees0iUed, That the Treasurer be and is
hereby instructed to pay from such 1uGds
rs he may now have IN his possession, the
employees Of the city at least one months
salary, as the came may appear on the pay
rolls Of the various departments. begin
ming with The month Of January, 1870. and
,haJ he continue such payment as the funds
may bc collected from time to time, uhlii
said employees shall have been paid as above
provided, and no funds collected shall De
appropriated, except by mandate OF court
to any other purpose until said salaries af"re
said, for the month OF January, 1870, shau
| have been paid.
MIR. O'Brien gave notice that lie would
| move for reconsideration Of his vote at
the next meeting. Tais NOTICE, however
| was subsequently Withdrawn.
The following were unanimously con-
CURED in on both readings, the rules being
| suspended: 7
|. Rpsolred, That section niuety-five Of ordi-
! nance No. 164l, new series, known as the
| license ordinance for the year 1870, be and
| the same is hereby amended by striking out
| the words wheel Of fortune"
| EesOlred further, That any license hereto
| fore paid under that clause be refunded.
ResolUed further. That fine Of twenty
| dollars ($20) for each and every offense be
| and the same is hereby imposed on every
| person keeping and exhibiting 'wheel of
fortune" The fine imposed shall Do recov-
cradle before any court of competent Jurls-
diction.
Resolred, That the Postmaster of this city
be and he is hereby authorized and permit
ted to establish postoffice boxes for the col
lection of letters IL such localities as he
may deem most convenient to the pubic
interest. without inc0mmodiag The public
thoroughfare.
The following, originating in this board,
and seat to the Board of Assistant Alder
men for concurrence. and by them amended
by inserting the words ''at the expense OF
the United States government ard "dg
sad government" in italics, and by them
sent up for concurrence in amendment, was,
on motion of Mr. Shields referred to the
Committee OF Streets and Landings:
Whereas, c. W. Howell, captain Of en-.
eineers aud brevet major, United States
army, having made application, in behalf OF
the government of the United States, for
the exclusive use of suitable wharf, at
which vessels employed in prosecuting I'M
portant public works. now being carried on
at the mouth Of the Mississippi river aud In
this lighthouse district can at all times,
without inconvenience. receive supplies.
load and unload material, and lie up Tor re-
pairs. etc; therefore be it
Resoired. That Post No. 20. Second Dis
trict, be and it is hereby appropriated ex'
clusiveiy TO the use of vessels in the em-
ploymen5 of the United States government,
on works nov being carried on at the mouth
of the Mississippi river and il this light
house district, for term Of three years aud
free of al levee dues; provided, that said
wharf be placed IN proper repair and con-
ditiOD, at the expense of the United States
Government, according 90 specifications OF
the City Surveyor: the said wharf 10 be
maintained in coca order by said govern
ment. under sad specifications, until the
expiration Of said time
| Mr.. Poynot entered and, took his seat.
FROM CITY OFFICERS.
The following was read, and, ca motion,
| further time Was granted:
OFFICE or rHE CRY ATTORNEY. ,
rev Orleans. March 10. isIb.
| To the Tfor orabe the Board Of Aldermen
| GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to return
! to ycu . resolution relative 10 the appeal
| taken by the city from The Judgment
| ordering a peTemptory writ Of ipandaIA Us
requiring the Mayer to execute III behalf OF
| the CITY q contract with the heirs of David
| ard Iivaudais. relating to the DryadeE
| Market, referred 10 ne for my opinion. Ct
not see any objection to the dismissal OF the
appeal. The only question between the city
! and the heirs of Livaudais ia the question OF
| the visibility of title to real estate. and {
| proceeding by mandaDCs is not the mos
available or legitimate method otdetermlnlng
| the validity of disputed titie.
The act required to be performed by the
| MaYor ia simpIy ministerial in its character
/ have also the honor 10 report that have
| examined proposed ordinance relating &c
, street railroads, referred 20 me by your hon
| orabie body, and have found il very Obiec
| tiODable, and III many of its provisions lille
| gal. | have not been able to prepare sub
stitute, my time beng entirely occupied by
| more important and imperative duties.
| l have the hogor to remain,
Your Obedient servant,
j. J.. BECkWITH.
City Attorney.
The following resolution, accompanying
The above, was read, and after considerable
debate, motion by Mr.. Pessou. that tn
| resolution be referred 20 a special commit
tee OF three, to confer with the City Attor
ney, and report next morning, was carried
The President appointed Messrs. Pessou
Prados and Brady on said committee:
Eeso7red, That the City Attorney be al,
| he is hereby authorized and Instructed {
withdraw and dismiss tie appeal TO the Su
prcme Court in tho case Of the State OF Lou
isiana ex rel. Heirs of Livaudais VS.. job
r. Conway, Mayor, No. l347 Of the docke
OF the Fifth District Court for the parish c
| Orleans.
The following was read, and, Oh n 1tior
referred to tho Committee on Waterwork;
,, 10 report next meeting, if practicable:
F ----- OFFICE CIIT WATERwoI-as
Nev Orleans. Mascn 70, lS11
TO MS Honor tie Mayor AID Common Council
new orleans.
4 GESTLEHgN-From the proceedings Of tn
, | Board Of Aldermen. as published III the of
II UiHl journal cf this morning, il appears til
4 Common Council has passed an urGtuanc
over the Mayors Velc, changing the tart
Of water ratea
Z AS tbs tariff Is TO be put N opetstio
> when officially preuulgated, TIE Board {
E | Commissioners of these works have direGte
Il me- 20 call your attention TO The selior
! difficulties which must arise under its oper4
Y ton.
i On the frat CT November lset you wei
4 informed THAT The assessments ana Dr.,
y yaraticn of bills for water rent for Il
J coming year should commence. By the fir
Y day OF December Dext,' and that 'ar
!, change in tie tariff OF rates which may /
! contemplated by you should therefore