New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-22
nv to preserve the iron from

jackson Square, $l75 IS. There were about
a dozen iron benches, and their condition
was such as to require immediate attention
to preserve them from utter ruin.
For repairs to the iron railing, etc., Of
Coliseum Square, the sum of $500 was paid.
These repairs we're hardly completed when
september 26) team. belonging to one
Bernard Here's, dashed through an open
gateway of this square with such violence
az to break the fence. An immediate exam
nation of the damage done was made by
the City Surveyor, who estimated the same
at $3.50. To protect the interests of the city,
my predecessor, on the fifth of October. in
formed the Mayor of the above circum-
stances, giving his opinion that civil suit
should be brought against Here's. That the
Mayor concurred in this is evident from the
fact that the City Attorney was instructed
to take the necessary steps in the matter,
and accordingly, on the eleventh of October,
instituted suit in the Fourth District Court
for the recovery Of $500 damages, which
suit is still pending.
The broken fence was an eyesOre to the
neighborhood, and repairs had to be made
These were accomplished at a less expense
than the Surveyors estimate, and the work
was subject to the inspection and approval
of that officer.
The bill for repairs to Washington and
Congo squares was thought by tho former
Administrator of this department to be ex-
cessive, and his approval was withheld until
the moderate charge for work done to Coli
scum Square 8 induced him to offer it
for payment, but not, however, until it was
reduced about ten per cent.
therefore recommend the bills just men,
toned be finally passed upon, and respect
fully ask that this report be accepted.
JAMES LEWIS, Administrator.
The report was accepted.
BY Mr.. Lewis:
DEPARfxHNf PoLrcE,
December 20, 1870.
To the City Council Of New Orleans:
have the honor to return herewith the
general average bill" of the agents of
steamship Mariposa, referred to this De-
partment December IL, 1870.
The ship went ashore off the eastward of
Southwest Pass, and had to be lightered in
order to save cargo. Expense of this the
consignees have to pay. The adjustment
has been made by the proper officer, and
and the proportion correct.
therefore approve the bill, and recon-
mend it for payment.
JAMES LEWIS, Administrator.
Adopted.
BY Mr.. West:
DEPARTMENT OF IxpRovsxzyrs,
December is. 1870.
10 the City Council Of New Orleans
The undersigned respectfully reports I'M
favOrably on the petition of Denis CrOnan,
contractor, asking an extension of time for
making banquettes on Liberty street, as it
Is deemed inexpedient to grant the request.
j. r. WEST, Administrator.
WHEREAS, Denis Cronan, contractor for
making brick sidewalks on Liberty street,
from Euphrosine to Washington street: has
failed to comply with the terms Of his con-
tract; therefore be it
ResOlced, That the Administrator OF I'm
prOvement be and he is hereby authorized
and directed to advertise for proposals for
making brick sidewalks ON Liberty street,
from Euphrosine to Washington street, un-
der the original specifications; be it further
Resolucd, That the City Attorney be and
he is hereby instructed to enter suit against
any loss the city of New Orleans may sus-
tain by the failure of Denis Cronan to full
ill the conditions of his contract.
Adopted.
By Mr.. West:
DEPARTMENT OF IMPRoyExENrs,}
December 10, 1870.
TO the City Council of New Orleans:
The undersigned respectfully returns the
petition of citizens, asking the city to plant
shade trees on Claiborne street, disap-
proved, as the condition Of the city,
rent when all available funds are required
for absolute necessities.
J.R. WEST, Administrator.
Adopted.
BY Mr.. West:
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
December l6, 1870. }
To the City Council of New Orleans:
The undersigned respectfully reports un
favorably on the petition of Joseph Ar
tigues, asking reimbursement of fines I'M
posed by this department, on the ground
that they we're justly imposed.
j. r. WEST. Administrator.
Adopted.
by Mr.. West:
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
December 49, 1870
To the City Council of New Orleans:
The undersigned respectfully returns
herewith the communication of the President
of the Board of Health, referred to thiI
department by the Council, December .
Much valuable information is contained II
this document, but the application of thu
preserving process, to wood used upon thu
public works of the city, can only be at
tanned through private enterprise. It would
not be expedient for the city to engage il
the business of wood preserving, but thu
corporation should be left free to purchase
preserved lumber ana ClmDer, whenever
should be offered, Of a character to com
mend it to use.
Whenever any properly preserved lumber
shall be offered to the city, it will be mos
desirable to substitute its use for the presen
material. j. r. WEST, Administrator.
The report was accepted.
/. Mr.. West said he offered at the last meet
ing an ordinance repeating some Of tn
privileges Of the Orleans Railroad Company
He should not press it to final passage to
night, because he had the assurance OF tn
president of the company that they woul'
comply with their charter. He would, how
ever, ask that the ordinance be left in abey
ance.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Bonzano called up reports and resolu
tons in the case of the tax petitions Q
Hunter g. Bishop, H. M. Isaacson, Davi
Taylor, and Thomas B. BOdley, which wer
adopted.
The Council then adjourned.
H. CONQUEST CLARKE,
Secretary.