The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25
Proceedings Of Council.
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Simons, Smith, Taylor, Thompson, Wal
lace aud Wigg. Acknowledgements
Denny. ;1-r,
The minutes Of previous meeting were
read and confirmed.
PETITIONS, ooMMtN1oAT1oNs, 30.
Petition OF -J.B. Eneil, Esq, Secretary
Boar,l of Underwriters, praying that the
Committee Of Board Of Underwriters OF
the Insurance Companies be granted per-
mission to hereafter aot in conjunction
with Committee Of Fire Department OF
Council in investigating the causes, orr
gin and extent Of fires.
On motion OF Alderman Cooper, the
petition was granted.
Petition Of T. W.. Parmale, that
coiorei woman residing Oh premises oc-
cupied by him. who is i'll and in desti-
tute circumstances. be removed to the
lice, with instrldtions to take the neces
snry steps in the matter.
Alderman Simons presented petition Of
citizens residing near Richardson and
Lumber streets, complaining Of q nui.
sance arising from the storage of gnauo
by G. v. Bearden in stofehouse on Lum-
Der street. between Richardson and Sum.
ter, praying that said nuisance be
abated. Referred to Chief Of Police,
with Instructions to take the necessary
steps TO abate tho nuisance.
Applications Of N. Myers and J. NJ.
Boland, for tavern licenses. Referred to
Com mittee on Licenses.
The following accounts were presented
and referred to Committee on Accounts:
r. Hannah, Street Department, $22;
Guard House, So. J. Alexander, Guard
House, $50. Columbia Gas Company,
S35680.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, AC.
Alderman Wigg, from Committee OF
Ways and Means, reported progress, and
requested further time to consider pro.
test OF merchants near market against
sales on street by certain auctioneer.
On motion. further time WIS granted.
Alderman Hayne, from Committee on
Market, reported back report of Clerk
OF Market for April, as examined, and
found correct. Oonourred in.
Alderman Mooney, from Committee
on Guard House und foiice, reported
back report OF CHIEF OF Police Tor
April, as examined, and found correct.
Concnrred in.
Alderman Thompson, from Committee
on Licenses, reported back applications
Of James Davidson and J. NJ. Howell
for tavern licenses and recommended
aame be granted. Agreed to.
Alderman Minort. from Committee on
Sidney Park. reported that the fountain
is in dilapidated condition, requiring
the replacing of railing and the bostom
oemented, the walks require repairing,
and trees to be trimmed. and some
wooden seats are needed. The commit
tee recommend the repairs be ordered to
be made.
On motion OF Alderman Cooper, the
committee were authorized to have the
necessary repairs made.
Alderman Smith, from Committee on
Schools, reported that they have con-
ferred with the Trustees Of the Howard
School in relation to the ins1ran 20 and
use of the building. and that an agree
ment, in substance as follows, was
adopted: The city to insure the building
and make the policy payable. in case OF
loss. to the said Trustees, and the City
Council shall have control OF such
schools as may be established in said
building as long as they contribute
money for their support. The Trustees
agree that the Council shall have control
OF the buildings for school purposes;
and they further agree that in case of
fire or loss, the amount of money re-
ceiyed from insurance shall be applied to
repairs of the building or the rebuild
ing Of it.
On motion, the report Was received rs
Information.
Alderman Simona, from Special Com.
mittee appointed to examine and ascer-
tain the lowest price Mt which the Pal
metto Fire Engine can be purchased,
reported that it can be purchased for
So, 900, which will include the hose cart,
reel. and all implements connected with
it, and the engine will be put i'll repair
before being turned over 30 the oity.
The Committee recommend the purchase.
In connection with the report, the
following was read:
COLUMBIA, s. c., May 20, 1871.
10 Ne Hon. IVn.. Sinions. Alderman and
Chairman Committee on Fire Depart
ment Of The City Council Of C0lun,diu,
.S. G.
DEAR SIR: The Committee from Pal
metto Fire Engine Company will sell to
the City Council of Columbia the fol-
lowing articles: Que hand engine, first
class. made by VIM. Jeffsrs, OF Puwtuck-
ct, Il. L.; one reel, made by same maker
nj So,S