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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-22
MAYoaALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May IL. 1870.

MAYoaALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May II. 1870.
mo. 76 administration Series.l
Ordinance for the payment of certain pay
rolls and accounts therein named.
Be it ordained by the City Council of
New Orleans, That the following appropria-
tons be, and the same are hereby made, and
the Administrator of Public Accounts be,
and is hereby authorized to issue warrants
upon the Department of Finance in pay
ment thereof.
Paw roll clerks and assistant in
City Attorneys, month ofAprll.. 5000 90
City Attorneys salary, three days,
at the rate of $4,000 per annum. 80 SO
City Attorneys salary, twenty
seven days. at the rate OF $4,000
per annum Observation-Disclosures. 46S Is
Pay roll of Controllers Office,
month of April ...-......., 1I9 As
District Attorney Luzenberg's fee
bill, April to Is, inclusive, as per
bill approved by Judge Of the
First District Court. .......... 800 90
District Attorney Luzenberg's bill,
April 10 to 90, inclusive ........ 3l5 90
Chapsky q Teetzel, seals and
stamps for Department Of Public
Accounts. Is 81
J.W. Madden. stationery bill, dated
April 30, 1870, approved by City
Attorney Beckwith. ............. lie IS
Joseph Gutbier, for wood and coal
taken from him for use of engines
al IRE --......-. .....-.--+- I'D w
Republican PrintingCompany work
done for Waterworks, approved
by Administrator of Waterworks
and Public Buildings. ........ 80 90
John ]. Martin, judgment in suit OF
J. j. Martin VS.. city of New Or
leans, No. 2s6S Seventh District
Court with interest and COSTS. 400 90
W. II. Burroughs, per centage re-
tanned IN guarantees on repairs
done to Lafayette Hook and Lao
der Company. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40 O0
Mrs. Brand, taxes paid in mistake,
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New
Orleans. day II, 1870, the following mem.
bers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, DelassiZe, Emley,
Pierce, Walton, BonZano.
Nays: None.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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SUCCESSION OF JAMES DOYLE.
No. 33,7l7.
IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE SECOND
DISTRICT AT AUCTION.

pY II. j. MONTGOMERY, Auctioneer-
ID Will be sold on SATURD AY. june Ii. 1870,
at twelve O'Clock NJ, at the st. Charles Auction
Exchange basement st. Charles Hotel. by virtue
and in pursuance of an order of the Honorable
L. Duyigneaud. Judge of the Second District
Court for the parish Of Orleans; dated May 2,
1870, No. SO, III of the docket of said court
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with
all the buildings and Improvements thereon, situ-
ated in the Second District of this city, in the
square bounded by Galvez, st. Ann, Orleans and
johnson streets; said lot forms the corner of St.
Ann and Galvez streets, and measuring 81 feet
inches and lines front st. Ann street, l7 feet
inches in depth and front on Galvez street, 70
feet in depth on the opposite line line running
parallel to Galvez street, thence 10 feet 10 inches
straight line running toward Galvez street, and
thence in obhQue line till it reaches the ex-
tremity and joins the side line which fronts on
GslveZ street
Plans exhibited at place of sale.
Terms-Cash in United States treasury notes.
Act of saIe Including the internal revenue
stamps. at the expense of the purchaser, before
-, notary public. my5 % jel0 ii
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OFFICIAL NOTIOES---CITY.

No. 9, administration series, for eight new
boilers for City Waterworks, unto John
Armstrong, for the price and sum of twenty
four thousand (S24 00O) dollars, with Hugh
McCloskey. as security, in the sum of ixe
thousand ($50OO) dollars, be and the same Is
hereby approved, the security accepted, and
the Mayor authorized to sign aud execute,
on behalf of the city, the necessary con.
tract before the City Notary to carry the
same into effect.
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New
Orleans, May II, 1870, the following men,
bers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, Delassize, Emley,
Pierce, Walton, Bonzano.
Nays: None.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE. Secretary.
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
Iitu HILL Maul7 lR1n

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. May II, 1870.
mo. administration Series.J
An ordinance for the payment Of the
April rolls of the school teachers OF New
Orleans.
Be it ordained by the Council of the city
of New Orleans, That the sum of $26,279 As
be appropriated, and the Administrator of
Public Accounts warrant on the Department
of Finance. for the pay ment of the psy rolls
of the teachers and porters and rents of the
pnbic schools of New ORLEANS for April,
1870.
Adopted by the Council Of the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870, thu following mem.
beers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, Delasslze, Emley,
Pierce, BonZano-6.
Nays: Walton-l.
BENZ. Z. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy;
II. CoNouEsT CLAREE, Secretary.
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hIAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS, I
City Hall. May II. 1870. !

City daii. may Ii. ic!u.
NO. 77-Administration Series.I
An ordinance to insure the prompt collec-
ton of city taxes OF 1868.
WHEREAS, The writs in the hands of the
Civil Sheriff for the tax bills of 1868, in favor
of the city of New Orleans, do not contain
tull and accurate description of property, or
indicate the domicil of defendants, and as
such Information is Indispensable in the
execution of said judgments, and can only
be procured by the city with great difficulty
and attendant expense to the Sheriff
Be it ordained, That the Civil Sheriff is
fully authorized to proceed forthwith to 90.
tain the data necessary to execute these tax
wrlts, and that for such service he shall De
allowed remuneration of five per cent on
amounts paid into the treasury: provided
that the Sheriff shall receive no Compensa-
ton for such service on writs not collected,
and that in case of the repeal of this ordi.
lance, or any change of incumbent
in the Office of Civil Sheriff, no
claim shall lie against the city
for taxes uncollected or on account
of previous services rendered under this
ordinance toward collecting the same, and
the Civil Sheriff shall. Oh repeal of this ordi'
nance or change in the incumbency Of the
Office, hand over and relinquish all tax bills
in his hands; and provided further, that the
Civil Sheriff shall accept the provisions OF
this ordinance in writing before its taking
effect
Be it further ordained, That the Sheriff
shall make full, detailed statement of ali
writs remaining in his hands on the first
day OF October, 1870, and the reasons for
their non-collectioD, which service shall be
without further compensation than is here
inbefore provided for.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870, the following mem
bers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, DelassiZe, Emley,
Pierce, Walton, Bonzano.
Nays: None.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
Fl. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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SUCCESSION OF JOHN HOLLAND
THREE VALUABLE TwO-sTORY RESI-.
DENCES. NOS. Ia, 125 AND 1928 PRYTANIA
STREET, BETWEEN EUTERPE AND

RY Il. j. MONTGOMERY =. AUCTION
- eer.-Will be sold, On SATURDAY. June 10.
1870, at twelve O'Clock M. at the St. Crarles Auc-
ton Excban basement st. Charles Hotel, by vir
tue and in pursuance of An order of the Honorable
Willism n. Prescott. Judge of the parish of Plaque
mines, dated May 10, 1870, No. - of the docket of
Two CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, with the
buildings and improvements thereon. known as the
three two-story Brick Houses. with two story
Kitchens attached and other appurtenanCes.
situated in the FIRST District of this CITY, in square
bounded by Euterpe, Polymnia, Coliseum and Pry-
tania streets and designated by the Nos 10 and 90
said lots ing eacn other measures, each,
q feet incnes front Prytana street. by depth,
between parallel lines, of III feet inches and So
lines. all American measure. Plans exhibited at
place of sale.
Terms-Une half cash in United States treasury
notes, and balance in one and two years credit in
notes of purchaser. bearing eight per cent interest
from date secured by special mortgage and vendor s
privilege: the buildings to be kept insured and
policy transferred to the vendors.
Act of sale at the expense of the purchaser, in
Guiding the internal revenue stamps, before William
Nc. Jones, notary public.
lDyI822 70 les Il IL 10
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-22
By G. c.. Thayer.

Elegant AND FINE EURNITgE AT AUG
tor. account Of declining housekeeping
Mahogany Walnut and Rosewood rarlor and
Victoria ped room Sets Oak Dining room furni-
turs Velvet TaDestry and Brussels carpets. Mir
fors china. crockery. glassware, etc Also One
Excellent Square Piano lGold Manufacturer.
ons Splendid Charter Oak Stove, No g.
DY q. TkAs les, AUUi iONEER-
ID Office No. 90 Comm sroial Place.-FUESDAY.
Niay "a. 1s7G at eleven O'Clock A. IA at ths resi-
dencs No. 2l0 81. Charles street. between 81 Joseph
and Julia streets, will be sold account of deolin-
ing house kespins-
The ENTIRE CONTENTS of said residence,
comprising in part elegant mahogany varor furni-
ture mahogany. walnut and imitation rosewood
Victoria bed room SETS oak dining roo furniture.
mirrors velvet tapestry, Brussels carpets, etc.
Also One Excellent Square Pi ANO Gold mauufss
tufe), One splendid Charter Oak Stove, No. g.
/ Tsrms-OAsh in United States treasury notes.
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MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS, /
City Hall, May II. 1870. !
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.

MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, MAY II. 1870. Y
mo. ADMINISTRATION Series.]
Resolced, That the sum of eight hundred
and sixty dollars be aud is hereby appro-
priated to meet the expense attendant upon
act of contract and mortgage by and be.
tween the city of New Orleans and Bank of
New Orleans (including revenue stamps and
recording same), and that the Administra.
tor of Public Accounts is hereby instructed
to warrant on the Administrator OF Finance,
in favor of A. Hero, Jr., for the aforesaid
sum of eight hundred and sixty dollars.
Adopted by the Council Of the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870, the following mem
bers being present and voting:
Yeas :: West, Shaw, Belassize, Emley,
Pierce, Walton and BonZanO.
Nays: None.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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MATORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May II, 1870.
No. 79-Admiristration series.I

No. 79-Admiristration series.l
Resolution authorizing Administrator OF
Police to purchase horse for removal OF
sick aud dead.
ResoIred, That the Administrator Of Po-
lice be, and he is hereby authorized to pur-
chase, at al expense not to exceed one hun
dred and fifty dollars (sl50). one Q) horse,
required to carry out the provisions of the
second paragraph of resolution No. So,
Administration series. adopted. april rs,
1870, relating to removal of INDECENT sick,
and burial of INDECENT dead.
Adopted hy the Council of the city of
New Orleans, May II, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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OFFICIAL NOTICES---CITY.
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANs. 1
City Hall. May II. 1870.
TNo 65-AdministratiOn Series


City Hall. May II, 1870
mo. 65-Administratio Series.]
WHEREAS, A contract for building an en-
CINE house for Milneburg Fire Company No.
l, was sold by the late Controller of the city
on December l, 1869, and adjudlcated April
l, 1870, to J. G. Demon, as principal, and
s. Field, Senior, as security.
And whereas, The work in fulfillment of
said contract has rot been commenced, nor
the contract signed, though the terms of
the specification are that the work should
be commenced ten days after adjudication;
therefore be it
Resolued, That the adjudication the
foregoing contract is, by its terms, null and
void, and it is hereby SO declared; and that
the sum of $500 deposited by ssid contractor
with the Controller, as an earnest of his in.
tention to carry ont said contract, be de.
clared forfeited.
Resozced further, That the Administrator
of Waterworks and Public Buildings be au-
thoriZed to advertise, giving ten days
notice in the official journal, for proposals
for building an engine house for the Milne
burg Fire Company No. l, in accordance
with the specification for said building on
Il lie in the Office of the City Surveyor.
Adopted by The Council OF the city OF
New Orleans, May II, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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EST CLARKE, Secretary.
MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, !
City Hall, May II, 1870. !
mo. 65-Administration Series

NO. S0-AUtuiulStrd IICS.
WHEREAS, The city of New Orleans is be-
coming involved in litigation with several
of the railroad companies coming within the
limits OF the city with their several lines of
ROADS, and whereas several OF such COM
panies are also becoming involved with each
other ia litigation, all growing out Of con-
fictng views and conflicting interests in
relation to the claiming and oCcupau CIV of
certain grounds by such several roads.
And whereas, Such strife, if allowed to
continue, will disturb the harmony of feeling
and damage the prosperity Of both the city
and the railroad companies.
And whereas, There should be the highest
reciprocity between the city and the roads,
each needing each other, the prosperity OF
either contributing directly to the prosperity
of the other.
And whereas, This Couneiiis not insensible
to the great IN 0rtasce ofrairosd commerce
10 our city, nor ia it unmindfli of the city's
duty to afford every facility she can to rail-
road enterprises consistent With the foster
ing care she owes to other enterprises and
interests;
And whereas, tits With deep concern and
reeFet that NJ note the fact that two rAils
- sanssS,sa ! Az !. - &c 1|laa e sAs,z
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, /,
City Hall, May II. 1870.

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May II. 1870. !
mo. 91-Administration Series
Resolved. That the Administrator of
Waterworks and Puo bic Buildings be au-
thorized to advertise, giving ten days notice
in the official journal, for proposals for
furnishing the Insane Asylum with fresh
beef for the term of one year from the ex-
piration of the present contract. on the first
of June, 1870. The terms of the contract,
other than price, to be such as may be
agreed upon between the Mayor and the
successful bidder.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans May II, 1870 the following mem
beers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, Emley, Delassize,
Pierce, Walton, Bonzsno.
Nays: None.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May II, 1870.


ResoLued, That the adjudication by the
Administrator of Waterworks and Public
Buildings of contract under resolution No.
%, Administration series, for repairing the
house enclosing the old engine of the
Waterworks, also the reservoir, unto John
T. Hamlin for the price and sum of fifteen
hundred and twenty (Sl52o) dollars, with
Joseph Fl. Wilson as security. in the sum OF
five hundred $500, be and the same is
hereby approved, the security accepted, and
the Mayor authorized to sign and execute,
on behalf of the city, the necessary contract
before the City Notary to carry the same
into effect.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF New
Orleans, May II. 1870. the following MEM
bers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, DelassiZe, Einley,
Pierce, Walton, BonZano.
Nays: None.
BENJAMIN F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
81. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-22

Der, SHE'S New FURNISHING GooDs.-The
Bow { IF taste displayed by mr. B. T.
D.ct No. 10 Canal street, in the seiec-
D Ds. is spring stock this season, has been
d. of considerable comment among
Blum. Ives Of Canal street during the past
Baller, Nj ch beautiful cravats and ties,
Barr, Patsdergarments, gloves, handker-
Bergen, =; rarely has been seen on this
Bropney' 90 antic. while his prices are SO
B Bartel. Etien those splendid goods are
Rover James. he reach of every one. Be-
Burton. Mrs. Caaamed goods, Mr.. Walshe
pun, 0eT WE;,,;.- hich parents would do
6utcner, VIM ect. Mr.. Walshe be
Barnes, Samuea. ';.sgd small profits. His
stylish as any to be
49, and having been
~. xfor hib szlss, arc re-
1880 G6S6D1 Ink ~.
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May II, 1870.
10. 66-Administration Series. !

mo. 66-Administration Series.]
Resolued, That the Council authorize and
sanction the extension of the banquette on
Common street, between Front and Delta
streets, to width OF eighteen Qs) feet.
The work to be done by the owners of the
property fronting thereon at their own ex-
pense. according to lines and grades to be
furnished by the City Surveyor, within ten
QO) days after the passage ofthis resolution;
and the work to be completed within thirty
500 days thereafter.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF
New Orleans, Nav II. 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
Fl. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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EAyoRALTY OF NEW CRLEANs,i
CITY Hall, May IL. lo7o. }
GNo. 79-Administration Seriesl
An ordinance providing for the payment OF
certain accounts.
Be It ordained by the Council Of the city
of New OrleAns, That the AdminisratoE 81
Pubhc Accounts te aathexined - WaS<4l4
- khe nooaxllnnnf r Einoapa ~ 1G1pk ~
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MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May H. 1870.
nm S2-Administratjon Sarias I

MAYORALTV OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall. May H. 1870. ,
No. 82-Administration Series.
WHEREAS, The change IN the city govern.
ment has vacated the Office of Commission
ers of the McDonogh School Fund and the
Fink Asylum Fund by abolishing the
Finance Committees, whose members con-
stituted the Board of Commissioners afore-
said;
Resolved, That the Mayor, the Admins.
traitor of Public Accounts, and the Admin.
istrator of Finance, are hereby constituted
Commissioners of the aforesaid funds, and
are invested with all the powers and duties
heretofore belonging to the Finance Com
mittees aforesaid, as defined by existing
ordinances.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, May u, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
4 true copy:
Il. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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FURNITURE, PIANOS AN
Office Furniture at Auction.
By Nash & Hodgson.
BANK STOCKS, RAILROAD STOCKS, SORIPS.
DUE BILLS. OPEN ACCOUNTS.
Succession of Joshua PEBBLES, Deceased.
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. 3O.29i.

DY NASH d HOD0sON, w. l. HODG6ON,
- AuGtioneer.Ofice No. ITO Gravier street-On
SATURDAY, May %, 1870, at twelve O'Clock M,
at the St. Charles Auction Exchange. by virtue and
in pursuance of an order. of the Hon. Louis Duyi-
gneaud, Judge of the Second District Court for the
parish of Orleans. dated May g. 1870. Court docket
Ne 80 2sl; to- account of the succession of Joshua
PEBBLES deceased, will be sold
FIrTY SHARES Crescent City Bank Stock.
ONE HUNDRED SHARES Polk County Copper
Mining took.
TWENTY. ONE SHARES New Orleans, Jackson
and Great Northern Railroad Stock.
$3.50 New Orleans Mutual Insurance Company
Scrip.
TAX RECEIPTS of Jackson Railroad Stock, Duo
Bills, open Accounts ETC., amounting IN the aggre.
gate to about $780, per inventory tile at the Of
fee of the auctIoneer.
Terms-Cash in United States Treasury notes
myl4 Is 81 % %
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MAYoRALTY OF NV ORLEANS,
City Hall, May II. 1870 !
NO. S0-Administration Series.l
An ordinance to provide payment for certain
market accounts.
Be it ordained by the Council Of the city
of New Orleans, That the Administrator Of
Public Accounts be authorized to warrant
on the Department of Finance, in favor of
the following persons, and for the following
amounts, viz:
J. Amrein, for repairs Of St. Mary
Market. 1858 so
L. J. Mcneil, for collecting market
dues at IRENE Market from May
to May 16, 1870, inclusive. ........ rs Sc
1Otdi. 900 10
Adopted by the Council OF the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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RY LOUIS STEIN - BROs. NJ
- stern, Auctioneer.-MONDAY. May %, at ten
o'clock A. M, at their saiesroom, No l6 Chartres
street, will be sold
600 GASES BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS
comprising assortment suitable for mems, boys,
ladies' mlsses' and children's wear. and adapted
to city and country trade.
TormS-At sale. my23
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MAYCRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS /
City Hall, May II, 1876.

MAYCRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall, May II, 1871 )
mo. 67-AdministratiOn Series.l
ResOlued, That the Mayor is requested
to present to the Council statement
showing the unoccupied real estate be-
longing to the city OF New Orleans, and
that he be further requested to make
recommendations to the Council as to the
disposal of the same.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans May II. 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
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part of our levee, thereby greatly interior
ing with and damaging our noble river and
ocean commerce, 80 great q source Of
wealth, and of which our city is justly 80
proud.
And whereas, In the Judgment Of this
Council an amicable adjustment of this
whole question of locating the several lines
of railroads within our city may be made
mutually beneficial by the adoption of lines
Company, the New Orleans, Mobile and
Chattanooga Railroad Company and the
New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern
Railroad Company in the rear of the city,
to point say in the vicinity of the New
Basin, thence coming to the front, on the
bank OF the river on one common line;
therefore be it
bers of this Council, with the Mayor, are
hereby charged with the consideration of
the matters above mentioned, and are au-
thorized to confer with the representatives
of the railroad companies, with view of an
adjustment that will subserve the interests
of the public.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall. May II. 1s70
mo. o6-Administration Series.l
Be it ordained by the Council of the city
of New Orleans, That James Pickett be,
and he is hereby authorized to construct, on
the right bank of the Mississippi river, q
water box for supplying his plantation with
water; provided, all the proper safeguards
be thrown around said construction, the
work to be done subject to the approval of
the City Surveyor.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.