Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-03-18

, By Councilman Prescott:
= ResoIped. etc, THAI hereafter each re-
porting officer Of the city shall be re
. quired to make their monthly reports ii
duplicate form, 50 that each Board may
= have a copy 10 act upon, and upon full
T, sheets Of paper.
Adopted by Council and concurred II
} by Board of Aldermen.
BY Councilman Doyle:
{ ResoEUed, etc., That the Sanitary Ser
geant notify the prOperty-owuers on the
? north side OF GresnlaW street, between
Second and Fourth, and First alley on the
east side of Second street, to Keele street
notify the property owners on said streets
to lay down plank sidewalks within tAe
next thirty days, and that the City Engi-
neer be instructed to put down a plank
crossing on each street and alley on the
line of the same.
Adopted by the Council and ~concurred
in by Board Of Aldermen.
By Councilman Cohen:
ReSOEUed, That the Mayor be authorized
to take stock In the Gayoso Gas Company
to the amount of three thousand dollars,
in liquidation of the amount drawn by
the President Of the above company from
the city.
Adopted by the Council, and concurred
in by the Board of Aldermen.
By Councilman Prescott:
ResOLred, That the Mayor and Police
Board be authorized to lease from n.
Adams, Esq, the house and lot on Adams
street, between Main and Second, for a
CITY Jail or station, at an annual rent of
$1,000, and to pave the same fitted up for
stationhouse, Recorders Courtroom and
offices.
Adopted by the Council and concurred
in by the Board Of Aldermen.
BY Councilman James:
ResoLved, That the bridge Overthe bayou
on Linden street be repaired Immediately.
Adopted by the Council March 3. 1870,
and concurred in by the Board OF Alder
men.
RESOLVED, That the City Engineer be
authorized to repair the bridge over
Bayou Gayoso on Poplar street.
Adopted by Board aud concurred IN by
Council.
ResoIued, That the Committee on Gas
report at the next meeting, the general
condition of the gas lamps and posts.
Adopted by Board, and ~cOncurred in by
Council.
BY Alderman Dwver:
ResOlUed, That ths Mayor be empow-
cred TO pay the Captains of Fire Depart
ment, Sl25 per month, and the Engineers
$3.50.
Adopted by Board, and ~ooneurred in by
Council.
By Councilman Chase
A resolution that the Engineer have
the new Raleigh road from the brick
church, Chelsea, repaired in a temporary
manner.
Adopted by Council and referred to the
Improvement Committee by the Board
of Aldermen.
By Councilman Cohen:
Two resolutions. lst. That the Engi-
neer furnish to the Mayor such meas
uremeRt of glass used fOrApublic gas lamps,
etc.
ID. That the Mayor import glass Of
various sizes used for public gas lamps.
Adopted by Council and referred to
the Gas COMMITTEES by the Board OfAlder-
men.
By Councilman Hallum:
A resolution that the City Engineer re-
pair Commerce street TO the bridge across
Bayou GayOsO; also, the bridge across
Quimby's Bayou, on the old Raleigh road,
and to repair the olieRaleigh road from
Quimby's Bayou TO Auction street.
Adopted by the Council and referred by
the Board OF Aldermen to the Improve
ment Committee.
By Councilman Cohen:
A resolution that the fire hsnd-engines
be sold by his Honor the Mayor, etc.
Adopted by the Council, and referred by
the Board of Aldermen to the Fire Com
mittee.
By Councilman Boon:
A resolution th@s the Mayor rent all I'M
occupied market stalls in North and South
market places, etc.
Adopted by the Council, and referred to
the Market Committee by the Board OF
Aldermen.
By Councilman Miller:
A resolution that the City Engineer put
Bass avenue and tine old Raleigh road,
from Manassas street TO the corporation
line. in a passable condition.
AdODtp6 bv the Council and rafarrad to
Improvement Committee by the Board Of
Aldermen.
RESOLVED, That the City Engineer cause
Court street, between Main and Front, TO
be put in good repair.
ADOPTED by Board of Aldermen, and
eOncurred in by Council.
By Alderman Cartwright:
ResoIUed, That the Chief OF Police be
required to carry into effect section six, (6)
article co. five, Of city ordinances relating
10 nuisanceS.
Adopted by Board Of Aldermen, and
concurred in by Council.
Res0tUed, That the Mayor be authorized
to purchase two horses for the use of the
Fire Department, the same not to exceed
four hundred dollars (s4O0(.
Adopted by Board Of Aldermen, and
~concurred 10 by Council.
By Alderman Prescott:
ReSoJUed, That the City Engineer be in
structed to have the Nicolson pavement
in all parts of the city cleaned by emOv-
ing all dirt, etc, from the same, n put
in such places as he may deem necessary
to i'll up low portions of streets and al
leys, and TO continue tbs same work in
like manner from time to time.
Adopted by Board of Aldermen and
~concurred in by Council.
By Alderman Dwye-:
ReSOIUed, That the City Engineer be in
gFrrraFaa 10 mt lourV, a 1aYkHar, On Nha moth.
end Of Auction Square.
Adopted by Board of Aldermen and con-
Cured in by Council.
BY Alderman Dwye-:
ReSOIUed, That the City Engineer be in
StTucted 10 repair Front street from Auc
ton street to the bridge at the gas works,
and put il in a good passable condition.
Adopted by Board of Aldermen and
concurred in by Council.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Finance Committee reported in IA
vor of the city's enginehouse at the cor
ner of Adams and Second streets, the sale
of the city stock in the Memphis and Ohio
Railroad Company; also, a lot belonging
to the city OF Orleans street for the city's
present due debt, etc.
Adopted by Council; no action by Board
Of Aldermen.
PETITIONS.
By Councilman Chase:
The proposition Of 4. Hitzfeld to light
the suburbs OF the city with his improved
lights, etc.
Referred to Gas Committee by Council.
By the same:
The petition Of Latrina Mead praying
for a reduction OF the city tax assessment
on her household furniture, etc.
Referred to Councils Committee on
Claims.
BY the same:
The application of Annie Melrose for a
reduction OF the city assessment for city
tax on her household furniture.
Referred TO Councils Committee on
Claims.
BY Councilman Hallum:
A resolution that the Ordinance Com
mittee, with the City Attorney, prepare
an ordinance to relieve the Mayor as far
as practicable, and the President of the
Board, from a portion Of their duties con
nected with the present police regula-
ions.
Adopted by the Council and laid on the
table by the Board Of Aldermen.
BY the same:
A resolution that the Mayor be instruct
ed to contract with a suitable party for a
resume and codiheation Of the City Ordi-
nauces.
the Ordinance Committee Of the Board of
Aldermen.
BY Councilman Twonig:
A resolution that the owners, agents or
tenants Of property fronting on the vari-
Gus streets Of the city remove all filth and
other instructions from the cutters, etc.,
within tendays.
Adopted by the Council and laid on the
table BY the Board of Aldermen.
By Councilman Parker:
A resolution that tho Tax Collector be
allowed $1,000 extra to pay clerk hire, etc.
Laid on the table by Council.
BY Councilman Miller:
A resolution that the hack stands on
Main street, in front OF the Worshsm
House, be changed 10 Adams street, be-
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