The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-01


Of Lots 4aud 5. in Block 2, Bakers
Addition, fronting on Cherry Street,
was referred to the Sidewalk Com
mittee.
The Finance Committee reported
having renewed notes in bank for
s21. 900, and also that note in back
for $4,000 had been paid.
The Mayor read various reports Ia
regard to exchanges Of city bonds.
z. ID. Viets reported $119 collected
for wharfage.
Sam. Havlin reported $50 80 col
lected for wharfage.
Joe Stahlhoefer reported Sc 70 col
lected at Upper Market.
John Dannettell reported 81 So
collected at Central Market.
The Mayor reported that he had
rendered Abraham Gumberts 500 as
damages to his property by the widen
ing of Ann Street, which Mr.. Gum
berts accepted, and his receipt for the
money was handed to the clerk, and
ordered to be filed:
Mr.. Hopkins said many complaints
had been made by business men in
regard TO the hacks standing on First
Street, between Main and Locust,
and stated that he had been requested
to frame an ordinance to regulate the
matter.
Several of the Councilmen stated
that the usual hack stands in other
cities were in front Of the hotels.
Mr.. Orr suggested that Locust
Street, opposite the post.ofiee, would
be a good place fer a hack-stand.
Mr.. Hopkins said the property
I.iaers and business men complained
that their rents were deprecated and
their business injured, and they had
frequently urged him to move ia this
matter.
No definite action was taken.
The Council then proceeded to act
upon the request of General Boyle, to
send the bonds of the city for 500,
600, due to the e, II. and n. Rail-
road Company, to j. Edgar Thomson,
President of tie Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
After some discussion it was de-
cided that as the conditions Of the sub
scription required the bonds to be
placed only Ia the hands of messrs.
Barrett aud Ingle, it was agreed by
the Council that the original con-
ditions be strictly complied with. and
on motion of Mr. Semonin the Mayor
was directed to issue the bonds to the
Railroad Company, to be handed over
to Messrs. lngle and Barrett when
ever demanded.
Mr.. Semonin asked that the sub
ject of opening Orange and Walnut
Streets be taken up.
Mr. Wiltshire moved to lay the en-
tire matter upon the table.
Mr.. Semonin said the Council could
do as it pleased, but if the order for
opening these Streets was not made,
the members would regret it. L. is
an Improvement that is badly needed
and in five years from now it will
have to be made at great cost.
Mr.. Wiltshire did not think chat
the matter had been conducted legal
ly, and believed that each property
holder was entitled to appoint APP
praisers.
Mr.. Hopkins thought that it would
be advisable to postpone action for
another week, and refer the matter to
the City Attorneys.
Mr.. Wiltshire Withdrew his motion
to lay upon the table.
a short and lively discussion then
ensued. after which, upon motion of
Mr.. Semonin. the subject was referred
to a committee TO ascertain if the
NECESSARY legal steps had been taken.
Messrs. Semonin and Hopkins were
appointed the committee.
Mr.. Semonin stated that report Of
the city's business should be made
showing exactly the condition of the
city at the close of the fiscal year,
when this Council retires, and moved
that the Clerk be directed to make
out such report. with the assistance
OF some gentleman competent to ala
him.
Mr.. Orr said they did not want a
report for electioneering purposes,
but one based upon solid facts.
The motion then prevailed, and
Messrs. Semonin, Orr and Doughty
were authorized to select suitable
person to assist the Clerk in making
up the report.
On motion. adjourned.