The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-15
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general1y we generally tdke ouI o"n
plan, it being as likely to be right as
those proposed; and there believe lays
the secret of the whole dissatisfaction
I have no doubt that most men mean
well, but it only serves to irritate and re
tard the firemen in their work. At the
same time I am convinced that there
are others who are doing all they can
to have the present system abolished
and the old system Of rowdyism and
disorder reinstated. ] must not forget
to say that there are many (who are moi
in the Department. that render US val
liable assistance those who come and
ask what to DO and do it. To such
we owe our sincere thanks. In conclu'
sion | will say the present system may
be improved by placing more men in
the engine houses, to be there at all
times, and pay them living salaries
also to improve the means Of alarm
The city has already contracted for a
large bell for the new engine house,
which will be an important i'm
provement in that direction. AS far as
the men are concerned our conscience
tells us we have done our duty fully al
all times, and will, if permitted, con
tinue to do so, Notwithstanding the
abuse that may be heaped upon us by
our enemies. Submitting the above,
remain, your obedient servant,
WIN. WENDER,
Chief Marshal.
Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. IA, 1871.
The report OF A. H. Chapline, Clerk
Of the Municipal Court of Wheeling
for the month OF January, shows that
there were fortv-two arrests during the
month. The fines amount to $l39
Of which $95 was paid, leaving S44 un
paid. Sixteen Of the parties arrested
were committed.
The report Of Henry Conant, City
Sergeant, was received. 1t recapitu'
lates about the same state of facts as are
given above.
DR.. Baird offered the following, which
was adopted:
zResotved, That that portion OF the
Chief MarshaIs report in reference tc
paving the men increased salaries so as
to command their whole time, be re
ferred to special committee OF three
two from the Second and one from the
First Branch, for consideration and re
port, and that said committee also in
quire and report what additional meas,
ures, if any, are necessary to make the
Fire Department more efficient
The resolution passed at the last
meeting in regard to appointing per
son in each ward Of the city to deliver
coal:to the poor, having passed the First
Branch, B. Hammer, Of the Fifth
Ward; Mr.. McAdams, of the Fourth
Mr.. Connolly, OF the First, and Mr.
Clator, of the Third Ward, were ap
pointed on the part Of the Second
Branch.
The resolution passed by the Second
Branch, appointing special committee
of seven TO assist the Mayor and Presi
dent of the Second Branch in appoint
ing the standing committees, was re
ceived from the First Branch amended
so as to appoint the Mayor and Presi
dent of the Second Branch committee
to select the standing committees, ant
concurred in.
The action Of the Board of Contro
in ordering new hues Tor United Engine
No. was approved Of.
The draft Of a bill authorizing the
construction OF a railroad from Wheel
ing Island northwardly through thu
State oil Ohio, and a resolution request
ing the Mayor and the President o
the Second Branch to memorabilia thu
Legislature tor the passage Of the bill
was received from the First Branch anC
laid on the table until Friday evening
The bond of }. NJ. Warden, City Col
lector, was received and approved. |
is in the penal sum OF 10000. A. Will
son, A. j. Pannell and A. G. Quarrie
are the securities.
On motion the Second Branch pro
ceeded to fill the vacancy in the dele
CATION from the Third Ward caused
by the resignation of s. Brady, Esq.
Mr.. Simpson nominated Thoma
o Brien.
Mr.. Clator placed in nomination til,
name of Samuel Laughlin.
Mr.. Baird nominated John Nolan.
A ballot being ordered, Mr.. 8Briel
received 10 votes; Mr.. Laughlin j
votes, and Mr.. Nolan vote.
No one having received majority o
the votes cast, second ballot wa
ordered, when Mr.. o Brien received |
votes and Mr.. Laughlin | | votes.
No one having received a majority o
all the votes cast, third ballot wa
ordered. Itresulted as follows q Brien
~ votes and Mr.. Laughlin 10 votes
Mr.. q Brien having received a majorit,
of all the votes cast he was declared
elected a member Of the Second Brancl
of Council.
The amendment passed the FRS
Branch, to the resolution raising {
special committee to report what il
necessary to add to the efficiency Of the
fire Department, was concurred in by
the Second Branch, and DR.. Baird, DR.
Logan and Mr.. Howell were appointed
on the part OF this Branch.
j. NJ. Warden, H. F. Feeney and G
Leonhart, took on themselves the neces
sary oath Of office.
Mr.. Lancaster presented the follow
ing, which was adopted:
Resolved, That when this council adj
journs it will adjourn to meet on Frida!
evening next at I o'clock to receive TIT
report of the Mayor and President o
the Second Branch in relation to til,
standing committees.
A resolution was received from tn,
First Branch looking to the adoption
of an ordinance appointing a disbursinl
officer, and amended by appointing E
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