New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-04

capacities for the town, to serve during one
year, and until their successors are appointed
and qualified, who shall be duly sworn be-
fore discharging the duties of their respec-
offices. the same shall be filled in the same
manner for the unexpired term within ten
days thereafter. The Board of Trustees
shall nave the right of removing from offices
any OF the said named officers for any off
cial misconduct,of which the Board shall be
the judge.
SEC. S. Be it further enacted, etc., That
the twenty ninth section Of the above en-.
titled act. approved March 20, 1856, he so
amended and re-enacted as to read as fol-
lows: Be 1t further enacted, etc, That
msjority OF the trustees, together with the
Mayor, shall represent the town in all OIL
cial acts, and shall constitute quorum tor
the transaction of any business. The Board
of Trustees, or a majority of them with the
Mayor, snail meet on their own ad'
journment ; shall have the power to
pass such bylaws, ordinances and
resolutions not inconsistent with
the Constitution and laws of the United
States or this State, as they may deem
proper, in relation to the public ferries
, within the corporation, the lease thereof,
and the rate of toll for crossing: to the pub
lie markets. and the lease thereof; to the
vending of provisions in the streets; in re-
lation TO the highways, streets, and alleys
therein; in draining, grading. widening,
continuing, paving, and otherwise lmprov-
ing the same; to the paving, grading, curb
ing, and width of the sidewalks on the
streets; to the improvement Of landing
places for boats and fxiug the amount OF
wharfage fees; to determine what animals
hall run at large and the tax which the
gners Shall pay for permission, and the
ne they shall be prohibited from running
klarge; to have any animals killed Or i'm
pounded. found at large contrary to their
ordinances; to control the erection of brick
cries brckyards, and other establishments
that might be dangerous; TO the abatement of
nuisances In general; in relation to the
establishment of the town watch or patrol;
to regulate the inspection and assize of bread
and meat; to punish disorderly conduct.
outrages against decency. and disturbances
of peace within the town; to prevent gun
powder from being kept in such
may be dangerous; to provide the
means to prevent and to extinguish
confagrations; to prevent or forbid public
exhibitions and public amusement, and to
close the came when the public safety OF
tranquility requires it; to establish hospitals
for the INDECENT sick in case of epidemics;
% provide for the poor of the town; to fur
1sh water for the use Of the Inhabitants
. ind, generally, to make any other and fur.
Fther regulations that may conduce to the
good government, safety and order of said
town.
SEC. s. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
the thlrtieth section, the thirty first section
and the thirty second section of the above
entitled act, approved March 20, 1856, be
and the same are hereby repealed.
SEC. I. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage; and all laws or parts of laws con-
trary or repugnant TO, or Inconsistent with
the provisions Of this act, be and they are
\ hereby repealed.
\ (Signed) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(SigRed) OSCAR j. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved February %, 1870
(Signed) II. G. WaRMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
GEO. e. BoVEE,
Secretary of State.