The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-25

MT. Stockdale presented a communication in re-
ference 10 the proposed tracks on MoyamensinIg
avenue. Also, y resolution asking that the begis-
lature will not pass the act In reference TO the
same. Agreed 20.
Governor not TO sign q bill for the erection OF q
house of correction. Agreed TO.
MIR. Bardsey, of the Committee on Finance, pre-
sented resolution approving Of the snretes OF
Thomas j. Worrall, City Solicitor elect Agreed to-
Also, resolution entering satisfaction upon the
official bonds Of David p. Weaver, City Commits
sloner Agreed to.
Also, a resolution establishing board of port
Also, an ordinance making an appropriation OF
2232 A to the Board of Port Wardens for the year
$50 and to pay fen yS Of 1862 Ageed e TO-
school building In the Twenty-sizth ward
Also, an ordinance making an appropriation of
$500 TO pay Mr. Barger for the argument of trials
in the Supreme Court. Agreed to.
al5O, 600 for the erection of the public buildings.
Mr. HUM moved to lay the bill upon the table,
Mr.. Huhn moved to reconsider the vote just
taken, and then moved to lay the motion to recon-
slider on the table. Not agreed to.
Mr.. Huhn then withdrew his motion to recon-
fider.
Mr.. s. Miller, of the Committee on Highways
presented a resolution for the opening of Oregon
and other streets. Agreed to.
Also a resolution to grade Elm and other streets
Also. a resolution to pave Ellsworth and other
Mr.. Hanna, of Committee on Trust and Fire,
Of $3.50 for the extension of the police and fire
alarm telegraph to the depot of the Spruce and
Pine Street Railroad Company. Agreed to.
Mr.. Willis, of Committee on Survey, presented
resolution for the arranging of street lines and
grading in the Twenty second ward Agreed to.
Mr. HUM, OF Committee on Police, presented
resolution for the erection of frame buildings on
PenTose ferry road. Recommitted.
Mr.. HUM offered n resolution instructing the
Chief Commissioner of Highways to advertise for
proposals for the paving of Broad street, from
Coates to South street, with Ncolson other inn
proved wooden pavement. Referred to Committee
on Highways.
Select Council bills were taken up as follows:
One to recall bill from the Mayor. Agreed to
One relative to the injunction against the Board
Of Trusts, and retaining Mr.. Merdeth for the case
OF Mr. Welsh ct al. vs. the city of Philadelphia
Agreedto.
The bill making an appropriation to the Board of
School Controllers was concurred in. An amend
ment to strike out the appropriation of $4,000 for
music was lost.
Also requesting the Chief Commissioner of
Highways to report to Councils why he had not re-
moved a certain fence Agreed to.
Also resolution to give to each of the judges of
Pennsylvania copy OF the new digest Of Councils.
Agreed to.
Also an ordinance giving the right of way to the
city cars running north and SOUTH in order to pre-
vent accidents. Agreed to.
MIR. Bardsey called up for second reading the
bill making an appropriation to the Board OF
Health. Agreed to.
Mr.. HUM moved to add proviso to item sixty
one, appropriating S163 for cleaning streets and
markets, ETC., that OF this should be employed
for cleaning the markets. Not agreed to.
Mr.. HetZell moved to reduce the item by $4,000,
leaving it S159910. Agreed to.
Mr.. Hanna moved to strike out the first proviso,
placing the steamtug under the direction of the
health officer. Agreed to.
The amendment of Select Council to the ordl-
nance making an appropriation to the Receiver of
Taxes was concurred in.
Adjourned.