The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-10-04

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Thomas u. GaTyin and Henry Gumberls
were appointed appraisers for the open
Ing OF Wllliam street and the removal of
Mr.. Aufderhard5s buildings, which OBJ
struct Vine street, near Tenth
Mr.. Doughty presented a remonstrance
of residents on Main Street between
Eighth and Ann Street. against the rra'v
cling OF that street this Fail. Laid over
one week by consent.
A petition was read from all the owners
OF property on Devon Street to have the
order for a sidewalk on that street rescind-
ed, alleging that the only house or resi-
dent in that neighborhoOd that would be
benefited was one beyond the city limits.
rather amusing discussion between
outsiders occurred on this subject, and the
petition was referred 10 The Committee on
Sidewalks.
Mr.. Fred w. Cook appeared before the
Council by consent, to represent that on
Division Street, where q sidewalk OF Glass
No. was ordered, the ground was unfit to
receive II, by reason of II being insult
Messrs. Richardt and Schaum opposed
the request for permission to lay walk of
different grade. Mr.. Kerth, showing tenn
per and ungrammatlcal eIOquence IN his
opposition. Referred TO the Committee
on Sidewalks.
A petition from d. Gresham and others,
Tor the repair OF sidewalk on Third Street
between Chestnut and Walnut was re.
ferred to the Street Commissioned.
A petition FROM certain residents of In.
dependence, for IRE protection, by means
of an extension OF the water pipes into
that nelghboLhood, was referred to the
water WCrkS committee
A petition from residents of Edgar Street
for the extension of that street to Ann
street, was referred to the Committee on
Streets and Alleys.
Mr.. Doughty, Superintendent of Water
Works. reported the receipt and 1nspec-
ton OF certain water pipe, amounting to
5, III feet, and the deposition of the same.
The Water Works Committee reported
that ten thousand dollars were due the
Holly manufacturing Company, and ask
ing leave TO pay the same. Adopted and
leave granted
The Acting Mayor reported the Issue o.
precepts tor the collection OF certain side
walk assessments. Received and filed.
The Acting Mayor and the Surveyor re-
ported the apportionment of the expense
of improving an ally for Elm Street, Oe-
tween Second and Third.
The reports OF the Clerk, Treasurer, Col
Iector, Chief of Police and Recorder were
received and fled
The following reports were approved:
H. Lutz, Marketmaster..-........... % 40
J. ). England, Wharimaster-.............. 81 50
Sexton OF Oak HIn Cemetery, eight in
teTments.
Mr. Muhlhausen presented the invita-
ton Of Dir. A. j : HUTCHINSON TO the Council
to be present at the trial trip OF his new
boat, which invitation was accepted.
Mr.. Van Ripper read the notice of Inc E.,
FL. 81 N. II. r.. of the coming election of
Directors, aud, on motion OF Mr.. Muhl-
hansen, the Acting Mayor was authorized
TO attend the meeting, and cast the vote of
the city for Directors.
Mr.. Van Ripper presented a diagram OF
the Water works grOu DIS, and said that
the time had arrived when the location of
the Water Works buildings would have
to be determined. He explained that, # it
were built close TO the river bank, ft would
become necessary to erect protecting walls
outside the foundations, ana this would
be an extra expense to the city, over the
expense of locating 1t further in shore.
Mr.. Doughty said 1t had become neces-
Sary to Il the location, that the contract
ors had made a demand for II, as they
were now ready to commence building.
In answer to an inquiry by Mr. Joseph
p. Elliott, Mr.. Van Rirer said that the
plan OF driving piles had been thoroughly
discussed as a means of protection TO the
foundation walls of the proposed build
ing aud Dir. Doughty explained the man
foundations, with heavy timbers laid
crOssFF Use unde- them.
Mr., hi uhihausen spoke Of the absence of
MeEsss. Holman and Schaam as culpable,
and moved the holding OF special meet
ing for Tuesday morning at ten O'Clock.
Carried, and the Marshal ordered TO no
tify mem hers to be present.
An order for SOB s. was drawn on the
treasury 10 pay the interest on bonds paid
| last week.
Mr.. Van Ripper reported that the Deputy
Treasurer had rendered his resignation
and the books ard balances due from his
Off &c on account of having become BANK
| rupt, but that he had told him he might
man would take his place on the bond Of
the Treasurer elect.
Messrs. Doughty and Files were appoint
ed q special com mittee on certain side
walks matters in which Mr.. J. Ingle, r,
was concerned.
The Council authorized the improve
ment of the space between the gates of
Oak Hin Cemetery and the main road, by
MIR. Lowry, on the same terms as the main
road was improved and on motion, adj