The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-09-08
Reoeived as Information.

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Alderman Wallace, from Special Com
mletee appointed to revise city ordi-
nances, presented sundry ordinances,
which were read by their title, and iur-
ther consideration postponed until next
meeting. 81 z *tN
Alderman Wallace presented the fol-
lowing petition, signed by 351 citizens:
COLUMBIA, s. c., August &c, 1870.
The undersigned. tax-paying citizens
of Columbia, of all political parties, here
by earnestly protest against tho contract
for water supply for the city, entered
into between the Council and the repre-
sentative of Mr. Spraguo. and strenu-
ously urge that it be ut once rcscinded,
for the following reasons:
l. Because the citizens of Columbia
are altogether opposed to the said con-
tract, rs unnecessarily raising the already
heavy taxes.
2. Because it is usual in enterprises OF
such magnitude, in which every citizen
is deeply interested, for Council to take
tho sense of the community, which in
this case was not done.
8. Because the terms Of the contract
nre altogether in favor of Mr.. Spraguc
and unjust to the city.
4. Because publication should have
been made, and the contract been let to
the lowest bidder, if further supply of
water was deemed necessary for the city
5. Because the contract vests in Mr.
Sprague, for twenty years, the present
water works, engines, fixtures. pipes,
ETC., erected at q cost of 100000, or
more, if the city fails to pay the sum of
~, 600 quarterly-a consideration so
difficult to fulfll-the result will proba-
hnl ,l1y In Nv led,
the property will revert to Mr.. Spragne,
aud the city of Columbus will drink their
water at his prices.
On motion of Alderman Minort the
petition was received as Information.
Alderman Wallace introduced the fol-
lowing resolutions:
ReSoiUed, That a contract involving
the expenditure Of so large sum OF
money, to be paid by the people of this
city, as is contemplated in that recently
entered into between the City Council
and S. A. Pearcc. Jr., agent, shonld be
submitted to tho vote of the people, for
ratification or rejection.
ReS0lced, That the contract above men,
toned, between the City Council and S.
a. Pearce, Jr., is hereby rcconsidered,
rcscinded and declared of no effect until
tho same has been submitted to vote of
the people Of the city, for ratification or
rejection; and if tho said contract is sus-
tanned by majority of the voters of the
city, then it shall be finally ratified by
the Mayor aud Council
Alderman Denny offered the following,
rs substitute for resolution offered by
Alderman Wallace:
RESOLVED, That the contract made be-
tween Messrs. Sprague and Pearce and
the city of Columbia bo referred to the
Committee on Water Works, for consi-
deration; and that the said Committee
bo instructed to call upon Col. Pearce,
and, if possible. modify said contract.
Resotced, That meeting OF Council he
held on Monday next, ut p. m, aud the
| COMMITTEES report at said meeting the
| result of their interview with Mr.. Pearce,
and that the Council consider the whole
matter.
Alderman Simops moved that the sub.
stiiute be laid on the table. Not agreed
to by vote on division-yeas 7; nays 6.
The question recurring on tho adop.
ton of the substitute 10y Alderman
Denny it was agreed to unanimously.
Alderman Cooper introduced the fol.
lowing resolution; which was adopted:
Resoloed. That the Elliott Guards
Captain Thomas) be authorized to act
ns fire guards. for one month.
| Alderman Cooper introduced the fol-
lowing resolution, which, on motion oi
Alderman Wigg, was laid on the table:
Resoloed, That sign-boards be placed
Mt all street corners, with name of streets
painted thereon.
On motion of Alderman Simons
Council proceeded to the election of two
assistant policemen, to fill vacancies A
ballot being taken, resulted in the cleo
ton of Frank ALLEN and Benjamin
Knott. as assistant policemen.
| On motion of Alderman Simons, at s
p. No., Council adjourned
| WILLIAM j. ETTER,
| Clerk Of Council.