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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

QUARTERLY CoURT.-Com. VS.. William
Claggett, housebreaking-jury, juror Withdrawn
case continued and prisoner remanded to jail,
Constabies j. T. Burnett, 7. l. Eaelen and
L. I, ONeal renewed their official bonds.
F. l. Smith, IT., renewed his official bond
as Notary Public.
LOWS Hootf qualified as g Notary Public.
The will of William Mills, deceased, WAS ad
mitted TO probate.
Fannon VS.. Duval-remors from " lHs]'c'-
Judgment against defendant.
DR.. w. Leon Hammond WAS naturniized'
Com. vs.. Lizzie Boston-grsnd larceny-de
| murrer to indictm ent-demurrer overruled-
plea not guilty, and case in progress Mt three
O'clock, when this report closed.
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Eaftinp Married.

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN. Oh the de-
lights Of HOME, and the propriety or impro-
priety Of getting Married, with sanitary help
for those who feel united for matrimonial
happiness. Sent free, in sealed envelopes. Adj
dress, HOWARD q ISOLATION, Box T,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. jan % nd&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

REMAsKs.-Fluur Is dull, with Il tendency
towards u decline. bu. Quotations ARG without
change sine, last report Wheat is firm ut
quotations; salss of % bushels white at 1877, and
offerings Of IS4 bushels red. with sales at 122
and $50. according to quality. Corn is a:tive
d. II further advance; offerings Of 90l bushels
mixed, with ssles at ll and lO2; no white or
yellow on Change. No offerings Of Rye. Sales
Of 272 bushels Oats ut 564 .5S dressed Hogs
lO.Sl1 50 per 100 lbs.
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nArGu,S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE.
REDIICTION In NklCE.

This popular Manure, tho original Kay Bono
Phosphate. has been thoroughly tested nu wi, z
tho ns.t fifteen years, and is rccommended with
u Ionne 10 farmers ana gardeners as being
equal to any Manure in the market bo'h rs u
crop grower and fertilizer.
lam prepared to fill ell orders from " bag
upwards. Price sd per NNNl To-.
THOS. PERRY,
NH II Agent for Alexandria.
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E,ISR e. latch Bankers.

S-W have i..Ied pamphlets containing
eli nor,icnI,ra, .t.t::t cal G,la maps, eco
w Viii viii to fuin3,ie ell upons p ica l'n.
~ We buy AMI sAl Goyer1me1t a honas
orG = &c y. III. &C I'm o: Bank, Bsnkers,
sight An i s,lo \ int, re : on al y o"lan''S'
New Iolk, FEB lZ-tm
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
PECIALDEspATC oriE sAZE1TE
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, April 6-3 p. 70.

CO.StRESS.
In the Senate, to-day, the House bill trans
fe,ring the asses OF the Frecdmen's Bureau tc
the Bureau Of Education was referred to tbc
Committee on ReircnchmeDt.
Mr.. 1amlln presented i memorial from one
thousand business men of Washington, asking
for the abolition of the Orphans and the es-
tablishment oil a Probate Court tor the District
OF Columbia.
Mr.. Lewis presented eleven applications from
Virginiaos for the removal Of political disablli-
ties.
The Committee on Claims reported in favor
Of referring the memorials of certain loyal cit
iz2ns of the Southern States fer compensation
for losses SUSTAINED since 1860. to the Commit
tee on Appropriateness agreed to.
The Senate then took up the deficiency AZ
preparation bill.
The House OF Representatives by n two
thirds vote pa5,c,! a bill removing the political
dis Utilities Of Nr. Shobcr>, reprcse NATIVE elect
from the State OF North Carolina.
Mr.. Wood Of n. Y, made sixteen charges
of corruption against Gen. o. o. Howard
in he management! Of the Freedmcn's Bu-
rea,l. The charges We're referred 10 Il com
mites with power to send for persons and
lanyfS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

Away with Spectacles.-Old Eyes mado
new, easily, without doctor or medicines. sent
post paid on receipt Of lnc. Address
De. II. b. FOOTE,
NH 7-3m 120 Lexington Az, y. \.
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,,1e or. in atoms Of
$1,000. $500 and $500.


They will be sued IS Coupon BOnaS, pGyd0tf
to Bearer, and may be hel" IN that .oFm or
The Bond inny b, registered in the naheoi
the owner, with the coupons remaining payaole
to bearer attached. tao principal being Iheh
transferable only on .he books OF tho CoMphhS'
unless rca:signcd to bearer or
The cougoas may be dctsccci and cahchfi'u'
tho Bond made II permanent Registered 6oHn'
trnnsler.hlc only or tho BOOK: O! the company
and the interest msIn payable only 10 'He TO-
gistercd owner III his attorney.
1bo,nr,c classes will be i.nown respectively
as
Isl, "CUUPON BONDS PAYABLE II"
BEARER" cou
q. UNREGISTERED BOMBS WIFE cou-
PONS ATTACHED."
o. nPEGJSTFRED BONDS WITH COU-
pGNSD ETACHEn," and should be 80 desig
note5 BY Correspondents III specifying inc cias'
Of Bonds dc red.
Tbar have THIRTY YEARS t. run from
January IS, 1870, with interest at SIX pei o'H'
! ner annum from November i, loo'' H
DAT INTEREST PAYABLE ~ GOLD IN 'he
city Of sc" IoFH'
Tho interest is payable in my and NoYEA
L NJ
REP. that it may tato the place VI tnst Oh Inc
earlier issues OF Five-Twenties, ana SUIT inc
oor,or;crcc of our friends VIII already holu
C.ntrel srl Western Pacific Bonds, with inter-
At nav,n,c in January and July, ana VINO
ydcs;Tc in making additional investments
- hsrc thcir ;n:crcs receivable A. different sea-
sons Of thn year.
Tho Lpsn Is secured by Il MORTGAGE upoh tne
ortirc Limo Of Re- 81 c-om Richmond TO the ohlo
R;ver, with the equipment and sll other prop
ar,v ,nt appur.cnynces connected t~hern"'tn'
4 sinking Fund OF siCO 0U Per snnun 10
nrny,red for the retempti D oi the BONDS, 10
takc efi.ct one vc.r m!trr the com n!ctlon CT inc
kond. o,, &c which
e2IUr 800 viii be reserved md ncid IN trus h,
tho rpi .,nu,;on a. "utsLrnit"S Bonus w
IIrnio;n trntrai Rniiro0d conIpn"y' ~"
mrrped in the CuE-Ar.AKE ~ "n'c ~ mcic,1
OF The remaining :i3"ouV. o.d 10 the
o,,nrn, yiii be sold t. g 'mp.ste the toSu ror,ion
,h 49, r;r.- uerfcct ana improve the - 10
ona" zion and Thoroughly equip INV
no" - large and active frame. ~
W.T. r.s.nt nrice i: 50 and a"crueu ihteiosi'
me ' 80 ninp!; srcu-cd. 20 Carefully guSrd-
= - rrr,aIn hcie .itcr to c"mlnsno d
=, place among the 'EV9rlte Secu'' rH
PROM nmarE,ts. both OF this Country ahd ~
III 'n' vii lie RI once appreciated ana quickly
sbsorbei Very rrsP"cIiu''J'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
VmIaGE CHApET SUNDAY School EXUI

VILLAGE CHAPEL SUNDAY SCHOOL EXIT.
BITIoN.-Thc exhibition given by the children
of the Village Sunday School NJ. L. Church
South, at the Assembly Rooms last night, was
! a complete SUCCESS. The Hall was crnwdcd
| with an attentive audience, aud the appearance
of the tastefuIly dressed scholars on the stare
WAS really beautiful. The programme, COM
prising a number Of chocusas, dialogues, rccita
tions, Duets, 81, was well chosen, and the
pupils displayed admirable training. The Gil
tire affair was under the management Of Messrs.
Geo, r. Hill and f. j. Simpson, and was well
conducted. The organ, kindly loaned irom the
establishment of Mr.. V. Becker, was presided
over by Miss Ada Collins, the accomplished
organist Of the NJ. f.. Church South. The re-
suit of the exhibition Ia a pccuniary point of
view is gratifying to the managers OF the Viii
lage School, whose work is in a quarter Of the
city not accessible to ordinary effort, and is to
be commended AID deserves the public support.
CANAL NEws.-The Cumberland Transcript
of yesterday morning says:
pTOlu y IcliaDiC pulN We . sA"e W
Sunday last reports were had from part Of
Hancock division, part Of the Shepherdstown
Division and the Williamsport Division, and
no damage was done by the ~freshet, which. was
higher by three inches than tho previous high
water. Sixty loaded coal boats were detained
at Little Slack water. The small break on the
nine mile level near Edwards Ferry will re-
quire about three days to repair. The number
Of departures from this port for the month OF
March wore IS, against q last year. Yester-
day II boats we're loaded, carrying nearly zCOJ
tons. IA Of which were loaded at the Potomac
wharf and 3 at 9. {. & ]. Co.'S wharf; The
boat yards are all busy repairing and fitting up
boats for the opening boating season. The wa
te1s of the Potomac are suhsiding, having fal.
len about three feet within tho past few days"
Boats arrived at Georgetown yesterday, from
Williamsport, loaded with flour, grain aud
coal. The boat Round Top Cement, loaded
with five hundred barrels Of cement, arrived
here this morning, the frs. arrival of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
KARIN LIST.
II K MORAEDh

MEMORANDA.
Schr Rowena Arsbel,s, Hiland, hence at
Boston Sd instant.
Schr E p Douglas, Ellis, hencs at Whining.
ton, n. c., % instant.
this port, was off Isle Of Wight 23d ultimo.
Lighters wero sent down this morning to the
assistance of tn schr. J. K. Daily. aground, on
Sandy bar, bound to Savannah with a load OF
grain, and it was thought that with the addi-
Iionui aid of two tugs She could be got off on
the high tide Of this evening.
During y rpce up the river from the fishing
shores yesterday evening between the schooner
Lizzie Reagan and Mr.. Nagley's yacht, the
vessels collided, and the yacht had her maln
ho,m broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

Comfort and cure for the Euptured. Sent post
paid on receipt Of 10c. Address
DR.. t.. e. FOOTE,
NH 7-5m 10 LIE ,ington Av, N. Y.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Senator'S Lewis and johnson, with represcn
tiecs Mckenzie, Booker and PlaIt called on
President Grant this morning. The call re-
suited 10 al appointment for Il special interview
Oh Tuesday next. The Interview will embrac,
L conversation upon the policy .! the admins.
trati,n witt. reference TO affairs in Virginia.
There are now upon the bill Tor the removal
OF political disabilities Which it il expected will
be reported on Saturday next the uames Of
! ,4jG EIruiDians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
BOOTS d. SHOES.

The subscriber has just received, and having
bought at gold rates, can afford to sell ut prices
to suit the times, one Of the largest. most varied
and best assorted stocks OF Ladies' Gentle
mems. Misses and Ghildr.n's Boots and Shoes
ever before offered for sale in this market. His
LONG experience in tho trad" b. cn"nl"d h'm I"
p1ocure n stock manuIsctured from the best
material. and in II desirnhl and stylish mnnhe;'
and On lhcmost favourable terms and, with I'D
vantages in his favor, he can atfDrd to soil ~
chesr rs the cheapest. A large stock ofHEANI
GOODS, suitable for tho country, to which he
invites the spocial attention of country mer,
King street. pD,v
NH 2I-4m ".b NAhbh''
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FANCY &c.
1870. GREENS 1870,
ALEXANDRIA SDCION HOUSE.

1870. GREENS 1870
ALEXANDRIA NOTION HOUSE.
@~sPRiSG AuDsUMMER TRADE 81,
GREAT QUANTITIES OF NEW GOODS.
~~vtRY CHEAP VERY CHEAPER
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.:
iIi*h Linens. Muslins. Can b:ics, Towels, Nap
kiEs, Handkerchief. &c.
FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENT.:
all the Novelties Of the Season.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS:
Large. cheap and attractive stock.
LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS,
Of every description. at low prices.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY:
An extraordinary stock, choice and cheap.
RIBBONS AND EMBRoIDERIEs,
in great variety.
lotion DEPARTMENT:
Complete in every respect.
REAL HAIR BKA1DS. CURLS. ST., &c.
CuILDEEN's CARRIAGES.
The extraordinary inducements which [ am
now prepared to Offer in the goods above spo
Gifted are worthy of the closest attention OF pur.
chasers.
gss City and country merchants can rely
upon getting goods ut lowest market rates.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
ap 6-eo5t GS King street.
[Leesburg Washingtonian, Native Virginian.
Warrenton Index, Valley Courier, Warren
Sentinel, Shenandoah Valley and Shenandoah
Herald please copy in space.l
rENTs' NECKTIEs, sCARFs, BOWs, Sc.
JUST OPENED JUST OPENED
a magnificent stock Of the
LATEST STYLES
in the above goods.
CHAS. W. GREEN,
ap 6-eo5t 6 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

! uine English White Lead, Phenix ditto
NOW White Zinc. Colors of all kinds, Linseed
oil Boiled ditto, Spirits Turpentiue, Paint
Bru,hes, Glsziers' Diamonds, Artists Brushes
and Tube Paints. A full stock on hand and
:, NH Is E. :. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
~ N. M~AGRUDER,

~ NJ. MAGRUDER.
TAILOR AND SCOURER,
IA @ North WASHINGTON Street, Aterandrta.
Respectfully solicils the PATRONAGE OF me
hubble, promising neat, substantial and Salts
factory work in his line, st reduced prices.
NH 2i-lm --
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
-rUOMAS SINCLAIR
CARpENTEk AND JOINER,
40 * SUIJTH WATER STREET,

ss-UOMAS SINCLAIR
CARPENTER AND JOINER,
40 Is SOUTH WATER STREET,
Mar the Bank Of the Old Unminlcn.)
,.rrrn.rcd to execute, with dispatch and on
,hr ;r,n.t reasonable tnral., Ill wcrk in MS limo,
md satisfaction warranted.
H. ,~oiicits work from the AdinccnJ county, as
liz i. rre,mrc! :" contract for building, or TO 40
u. = e.. u - r.,.ir;nr ie lS-.f
ERHNNH TlI!HA.
lust rcccivnd i: fine assortment nf Gold Brahd
ana pain Whits French China Dinner and
Tea Sats o. lhn celebrated manufacture OF dar-
| land & Co., Limoges, bought ut tbs recent
trade sales in New York a. low price,, ana VIII
b. sold cheap f.. cash.
nh l.-%m F. J. MILLER, IS King st
[Lr"lu-g Wmh;ngtnria" cory
* WHOLESALE ROGERS .
ENGLISH, PAUL Is CO,
! H.yiur oIml.cI It Wholesale Gro"ory IN Bal
,:,.n,c thr;- BUSINESS in Alexandria will DC
r,r tir,:.l rr.,m this day under tho name OF
GREGORY & CO.
sp1-;m y" - cor King md Water SIS
yTulSNlE--Thcmpso1 : pure old Kyeana
w nthc. grades 81 WnisSnv also, Port and
~ GOULD Is WHITENING,
,c,:5 No. ~ North Roysl 81.
u1OlLET SOAP;-A large invoice of richly
neriun1ra T oilet Soaps. Just received and
for sale, bo;h Wholesale aud retail, At extreme
! " low rates, bJ cD
NH is JANNh1 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

COZ REWARD will be paid for the hppre;;
go hension and conviction of the vsgaoond
negro who stole chickens from my stable q 20"
days ago. .1D1ouN
ap Cit GEO. w. Ma hlouN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

ruST PURCHASED AND FOR SALE
.. 100 cords of That
SPLENDID OAK WOOD,
of Bell s. Baker. Everybody knows that II Is
the best wood brought to this market:
a. s. PERPENEE,
mills 80 and 40 south Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
RvL. d. Harrison, Auctioncer.

CALF AT AUCTION.-Wil be Offered By
ne 9th instant, at IL O'Clock, in suitable lots,
5000 bushs. LIVERPOOL GA. SALT:
in bulk, landing from barque Canada. direct
from Liverpool. Terms made known on day
~ ssle BENZ. II. LAMBERT.
40 G--td NO. lo uflon WhAT :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

NJ" GOODS
Cslicoes, Cot.ons, Blcschod and UnoIsseneu
All widths and qualities; Tickings, ohirtlhs
Stripes, Dcnins, Plaid Domestics, tlngnsms
anon Check Cambsics, and n variety OF o'ne'
poods-a!l cheaT-at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

TXGUUTRIX'S NDTlCE-A All persons
T. having claims against tho estate OF the IStr
JAMES r.. CLIO e are hereby notltoi to pre-
sent th same tor payment. and al debtors u"
the raid estate will take notice that they mus
sril,a tho amounts due by them respectively.
NH p5-law4w A. +. =. LO~E. FxccEtrlX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06
CE MENT

TV HYDRAULIC CE H
Gt, hills celebrated ROUND TOP" HY-
DRAULIO CEMENT, warranted pure, in
store and for sale by
SAM'L HARTLEY,
apps 10 UNION ssteoE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

DWELLING H)USH FOX RtNT.-
phi The two.story DWELLING HOUSE, on
lhr southeast corner OF Prince ard Roya! sts''
lately occuO ed by Col. &. v. Brent Wafer
and gas. Apply to ~
nh 25-tf JANE" FSD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

4 full assortment Of Bombazine Fini.h Al
pacns very cheap; also. Black Bombszinas,
just opened at
aDG WIN Elm " oLh I u L D
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LODGE,
4 No. SIS. Of the g U.O.of OF ,Alex,ndriA.
Va win celebrate the oath Anniversary; on
THURSDAY. April l4th, 1870, by a public
parade, and addresses in the afternoon, at Their
hall. by p. q. M. K. II. Lancaster and P.G; M.
limos a. Handy, Of tho District Of Columb la.
ALBERT BUTLER, Nc;
LAS. l.. NIcKENs, Sec. an 4-eU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-06

GOO sacks Evans Fine Sal. daily expected
PEI schr Nary C~omegys-for sale 10" from YES
feb12 HOOE, WEDDERBURN & 60.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-01

ZELL's EAoYcLoPEDIA.-Since Bayle
attempted his Universal Dictionary there
have been numerous gigantic undertakings
to bind the world in book, the latest and
mos. ambitious of which ID Zelrs Eucyclo-
pedia, which above and beyond ell previous
works of the sort. essays not only to be
cyclopedia proper, containing all the di
ges.ed learning of the century, but also
gazetteer of the world, and = complete die
tionary of the English language and Of all
scientific nomenclature. II is copiously
illustrated. The work is evidently con.
Quoted with intelligent and conscientious
industry, and thus far shows NO falling of
from It's earlier numbers. Sold by subscrip
ton only. A branch office has boon estsb
l''hed at 80 West Randolph street, Chicago,
to whom communication may BE- addrsa,ed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-01

From Exchange, West, sidewalks of the
5th class, six 81 feet in width.
On beth sides of Orleans Street. from,
Arsenal to Madison Street, sidewalks of the
4th class, eight Isl feet in width.
From Madison TO Deer Street, sidewalks
of the Sd class, ten (l0) fee; in width.
From Deer TO Exchsugs Street, sidewalks
of the 4th class, eight (s) feet in width.
From Exchange street, West, sidewalks
of the 5th class, 10y ak feet in width.
On both sides Of Rock River street, from
Arsenal to Deer street, sidewalks of the 4th
class, (s) eight feet in width.
From Deer street west, sidewalks of the
9TH class, (6l six feet in width.
On other streets running east aud west
south of Rock River street, sidewalks Of the
5th class, {61 six feet in width.
On all streets east of Broadway, not other
wise provided for, sidewalks of the 9Th class,
six (6) feet in width.
On all streets running north and south
from Arsenal Including Arsenal street, to
Madison, (eIcepting Broadway sidewalks
of the fifth Isl class, sir (6l feet in width.
On Broadway, sidewalks Of the 4lh class,
eight (s) feet in width.
On Madison, Jefferson, Washington, East
and Wes, Eagle, Buffalo, Elk and Deer
streets from Mississippi or Water street 10
Rock River street, sidewalks of the second
class, twelve tl2) feet in width.
On the allowed named streets south oil
Rock River street, sidewalks of the fifth (5)
class, six (6) feet in width.
On Beaver, Otter, Swan, Ohio and Ex
change Streets from Mississippi or Water
Street to Rock River Street, sidewalks of the
4,h class eight 81 feet in width.
On the above named streets, south OF
Rock River Street, sidewalks of the fifth (5)
class six (6)feet in width.
On all streets running north and south
vest of Exchange Street. sidewalks OF the
fifth (5l class, six (6) feet in width.
Aid. Skinner moved that all sidewalks
above ordered shall be constructed of stone
tagging, good hard burned brick laid on
sand and well jointed, so as to form an
even grade, or of sound plank free from
sap, of not less than two inches in thickness
firmly set upon and spiked to suitable bear
ings, of not less than three (3) BY four A
inch scantling. Carried.
! All sidewalks TO be built so as to conform
to the established grade. There shall b
| FIVE Is bearings for fourteen la feet walk
four az bearings for twelve tl2) and ter
| (i0) feet walks, three bearings for six (6
and eight (S) feet walks. Said bearings ar,
to run parallel with the streets on which the>
are located.
On motion of Aid. Woods. the Mayor WA
authorized to procure the services of q civi
Engineer, and have a permanent grade es
tablished on such streets and alleys anC
other highways as in his judgement may b
claimed expedisnt, also to have the grade &c
established marked by cut stone, firmly set
at such points as the Mayor may designate
| Attest J. FRANK CONWAY, Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-01

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
IL Office st Rock Island, State Of Illinois, on
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-01
City Clerk.


SEC. 9. Any person who may object to .aid
report OF assessment or any of the prior or sub
sequent proceedings, shall file his objections
WITH the City Clerk in writing, and The City
Council shall hear any evidence relating TO said
objections and confirm, alter, set aside refer
ba ok said assessment.
SEC. !. If the owner or owners of any lot OF
lots upon which assessments may be made a.
herein before provided shall neglect or refuse TO
pay said assessments, IL shall be the duty of the
City Clerk in making up the annual assessment
list for the collection of city taxes, TO charge in
an appropriate column against the lot or lots as
.essed the amount of the assessment, whicn
amount shall be collected ~ the City Collector
IS other taxes and the warrant issued to him for
the collection of city taxes, shall be his autho--
ity to eollee, such side walk assessment, md in
case said sidewalk assessment shall not Be paid
to the Collector the lot or lots assessed may be
sold for such suents in the same manner
and with like efest a. lots now sold by the
city for delinquent taxes: Prorided, the owner
or owners of any lots 50 assessed shall be Al
i@wed twenty days after the confirmation Of the
report o. the Sidewalk Comnissioners, TO appeal
from the same ~ provided by law.
SEC. S. The City Clerk shall be allowed for
each notice issued under the provisions Of this
ordinance, 20 cents; and the amount Of such f. g
and compensation to said clerk shall be sdded to
the assessment herein before provided for.
sEc. .. The cost Of constructing. widening or
repairing any sidewalk under the provisions of
this ordinance, shall be paid out of the general
improvement fund, and all moneys collected on
sidewalk assessments shall be paid into said
fund.
SEC. 10. All ordinances or parts of ordinan-
in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed
Passed March ?6th. A. D. 1870.
PORTER SKINNER, Mayor.
ATTEST j J. FRANK CONWAY. Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-01
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Special Meeting, March 90, 1870.

On motion of Aid. Gray said ordinance
was adopted.
The resignation of the several sidewalk
Commissioners (Messrs. Maucker, Hoffman,
and Roswog1 elected at the last meeting
were read.
On motion of Aid. Skinner, same were
accepted.
On motion, it was ordered that the Conn
ell proceed to elect BY ballot other Sidewalk
Commissioners. ,
Me,srs. Koch and Skinner we're appointed
The following gentlemen, upon receiving
the majority Of ell the votes cast, we're de-
clared duly elected
VIM. Fl. Sage, Joseph A. Gray and j.
On motion Of Aid Skinner, i, was
o,de,ed the, all sidewalks on the liue OF
.,ree,s hereinafter named, shall be forth xith
constructed. widened or repaired, Is herein.
.ftsr designated, To wit:
On Front Mississippi or Water Street,
from Madison to Deer Street, sidewalks Of
the second class, twelve (l2) feet in width.
From Deer to Exchange street, sidewalks
of the 4th class, eight ISL feet in width.
From Exchange to West, sidewalks of the
9Th class, elk (6) feet in width.
On both sides of Illinois Street, from
Madison TO Deer Streets, sidewalks Of the
lst class, fourteen az feet in width.
From Madison TO Arsenal Streets. side
walks Of the 4th class, eight fs) feet in
width.
From Deer 70 Exchange Street. sidewalks
Of the 4tA class, eight ~ Tea in width.