The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-05-03

Thomas Foster, hauling bowlders. 4 so
John Dannettells services as Market
c. Wunderiich. City MarshaI...... So 81
uty Marshal. .......... 81 so
ton purposes, and boarding cleo
ton 10 90
j. q. Neubltng, repairs on elm tree
scales 70
II. K. Wells & Co.. padlocks for lock-
up, certlhed by Tnos. Royston......... 50
Marshal Wunderlich reported the
re-appointment of G. A. McCutchan,
Deputy, and on motion of Mr.. Van
Ripper the appointment was confirmed.
An ordinance, to repeal an ordi-
nance concerning the building of
houses, was introduced, read, the
rules suspended, and the ordinance
read a second time, and passed unan-
imously.
Messrs. Van Ripper, Muhlhausen
and Kerth submitted a resolution to
have the names of streets properly
marked on the street corners, gas
lamps, ETC., and the same was passed
The Committee on taxing bank
shares submitted a report, with the
opinion of Col. Chas. DENLY, City
Attorney, In favor of taxing all bank
shares, quoting largely from the stat
utes and the City Charter, in support
of the opinion.
The report included a recommend
alton that the Assessors be instructed
to procure lists of all bank shares
owned in the city, and proceed to as
sess the same. This involves the
taxation of National Banks. The
report was adopted; Mr.. Heilman
voting no.
The Committee to whom was re-
ferred the filling of certain lots, re-
ported in favor of filling all of the
canal between Pigeor Greek and Vine
Street, between Vine and Division,
Fourth and Fifth Stree the whole of
block twelve, Fourth Enlargement;
also, parts of Blocks sixteen and thir-
teen, in Fourth Enlargement, and
recommending if not adopted, the
pavement on the last named street be
| brought to the proper height and
width, so as to prevent water running
| on the same.
| On motion it was referred to the
| City Marshal, to consult the City At
torney on the subject, and report at
che next meeting what the city's pow
or in the premises is.
The Committee on the proposition
to subscribe 100000 to the stock of
the Carmi Railroad, reported In favor
| of the same, under the restrictions
specified in the application to the
City Council of Oct. 4, 1869. and re.
commenting vigilance on the part of
the city, that the bonds be applied to
the purpose intended.
The Finance Committee reported
| the sale of $4,000 Of Wharf bonds.
Nos. Al to %, inclusive, for 1880
| net.
The Committee on the extension of
Adams Street reported in favor Of
the said extension as proposed Re-
port laid over for one week.
The Committee on the Erection of
Water Works made a report favoring
the erection thereof. and submitted
the estimate of $167 735 40, by the
agent of the Holly Works for erect
ing the same, including eight miles
of pipes, and recommending the hold
ing of special election on the 18th
day of May, to vote upon the subject
Recommendation adopted.
A communication was received from
N. Willard, City Recorder, asking
that the matter Of his salary be re-
ferred to a committee to have the
same established.
Mr.. Willard, by permission, ex-
planned that when the salaries Of city
officers had been fixed by the last
Council his salary was omitted entire
ly, and the matter subsequently in
some part remedied.
On motion of Mr.. HeiIman, she
matter was referred to a committee
consisting of Messrs. Heilman, Kerth
and Richardt.
The Committee on Markets and
Scales, to whom was referred the re-
monstrance of citizens on Fourth
Street, against the erection of butch
; er's stalls outside the market house,
submitted a report recommending
the passage of an ordinance restrict
ing the sale of meats to the inside of
the market house, and ordering that
the Marketmaster provide proper &C
commodations for the butchers there
in.
A communication was received
from Col. Hollingsworth, late Chief
of the Fire Department, accompanied
by his report.
John O'Meara, Day Wharfmaster,
reported $189 80. receipts for the
week.
j. s. England, Night Wharfmaster,
reported SIP "a, for the same time.
NJ. Fuerbacb, Marketmaster, re-
ported receipts for the week at SO 30
A communication was received from
the clerk, reporting expenses on the
Pigeon Greek bridge. at 81 ,468 80,
during the last year.
A communication of j. @. Neu-
bling, asking for the appointment of
Inspector Of Scales. was referred to
! the committee on ordinances, with in
structions to report an ordinance in
relation to said appointment.
A petition from citizens on Honest
John and Market Streets, asking for
the construction of a oistern in that
neighborhood, was laid on the table.
: The report of the City Treasurer,
acknowledging the receipt from his
predecessor of cash, $7,611 or. city
orders, 81, 704 40, and other items.
showing a balance on hand of So
397 Sc in cash, and $13,902 Is in
city orders.
A communication from w. III.
Klusman, asking that Bond Street.
in front of his property, be filed. was
referred to the Committee on Streets
and Alleys.
William Maynard, City Collector.
reported what property he had re-
ceived from his predecessor.
A petition from Chas. Kunkel. for
remission of fine, was referred to the
Recorder, who reported forthwith
against the same. Report conourred
In.
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