The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-14

ton can be obtained by the city acquiring the
right TO the land on the south side of the dock,
! from Shockoe creek to the outlet of the dock and
improving it, The land is now comparatively
valueless, and will remain SO, as with several
owners no uniform scheme of improvement will
| be made. The ownership of the land by the city
and its improvement would materially aid in
and economize the keeping open the increased
| depth of water in the channel of the river
therefore, be it
Resofced, That the Council be requested to
take prompt action to acquire the right to the
land on the south side of the dock from Shockoe
creek to the outlet of the dock with the view to
| its speedy improvement and consequent promo
| ton OF the general interest of the city,
The main report of the committee was
accepted and laid ON the table.
Mr.. lsaacs then, in connection with
the above preamble and resolutions adopted
by the Committee of the James River I'M
provement, presented the following resolu-
ton:
WHEREAS it appearing important to the com
merce of the city that the bank of James river,
from Shoctoe creek to the loc5gates of the Rich
mond dock on the south side of the dock, should
belong to the city be it therefore
Resotced That the Committee on Finance be
instructed to take such steps may be deemed
necessary to ascertain the price at which the
make report to the Council.
Adopted.
iiiE oisO<1D QOTSo
The committee appointed to ascertain
the assessed valuation of the property of
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad on Broad street between
Seventh and Eighth, reported the amount
te be $76, ,160. Adopted.
CHURCH AND UNION HILL MARKET.
A report from the special committee ap-
pointed to consider the subject of market
for the citizens of Church and Union Hills
was presented. This report states that the
establishment of a market in this locality
is actually necessary, and they recommend
that $4,000 be appropriated therefor. The
report was in response to a petition of
large number of citizens of Church and
Union Hills referred to the committee on
the 2lst of August last.
The report was amended SO as to require
the committee to make the estimate OF the
costs, present plans and specifications, Sc
lect the lot, and report back the result of
their investigation to the Council for their
approval. The report was then adopted
excepting the appropriation of $4,000.
THE TUNNEL.
Mr.. Anderson presented the petition of
about 375 citizens asking the Council to
to pay to the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
company 100000 in six per cent. bonds
so soon as the said road should build the
tunnel through Church Hill, connecting
that road with tide-water.
Mr.. Anderson, in presenting this report,
submitted few earnest remarks in support
of the petition, and moved that it be refer
red to the special committee on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad. Agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, it was ordered
that when the Council adjourn it adjourn to
meet on Thursday at 2. NJ.
ANNEXATION OF RICHMOND TO MAN
CHESTER.
Mr.. Isaacs presented the following reso-
luton in response to the action taken bv
the Board of Trusters of the town of Man
chester, which was unanimously adopted
Resoleed, That in conformity to the said action
(referred to in Il lengthy preamble) of the Board
OF Trustees and the terms of said petition the
President of this Council appoint q committee of
five, consisting of three members of the Council
and two citizens of the city, to confer with the
committee appointed by the Board of Trustees
OF the town OF Manchester, and the said commit
tee report the result of their conference 10 this
body.
The following gentlemen were appointed
by the President: Messrs. lsaacs, Allen,
and Anderson, on the part of the Council,
and Messrs. Isaac Davenport, Jr., and Gar
ret F. Watson on the part of the citizens.
WOODEN BUILDINGS.
An ordinance concerning wooden build
ings was presented by Mr.. 1saacs, which
was referred to the Committee on the Fire
Department.
Mr.. lsaacs also presented several other
petitions, which were appropriately re-
ferred.
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL-
ROAD QUESTION AGAIN.
Mr.. Wynne presented the following res
olution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Committee on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad be instructed to consult
the city attorney upon the legality of the appro
pration asked for in the petition of citizens This
day presented, being made by the Council with
out referring the same to a vote of the people OF
Richmond
Mr.. Anderson presented the petition of
the Tredegar Company asking for the erec-
ton of fire-box in that locality. The same
gentleman presented other petitions all of
which were appropriately referred.
MORE APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr.. Anderson presented resolution ap-
propriating the sum of $780, 900 to be ex-
pended by the Committee on Streets on the
city.
This resolution elected quite debate be-
tween Messrs. Isaacs and Anderson.
Mr.. lsaacs moved to reduce the appropri-
alton to sl5, 900. which was agreed to, and
the resolution adopted, Messrs. Straus and
Scott of Clay ward voting "No."
By Mr.. Anderson A resolution in
structing the City Engineer to bridge the
gutter on Marshall street near Sixth.
Agreed to.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Sundry petitions were presented by va
rious members of the Council all of which
were appropriately referred.
An appropriation of $50 per month for
six months was allowed Mr.. Gardner, re-
tired policeman.
BY Mr.. Sloan A resolution inquiring as
to the compensation of clerks of Council
committees, by what authority they are ap-
pointed, and their names. Adopted.
BY Mr.. Higgins: The claims of the
judges OF election. Referred to the Com
mttee on Elections with instructions to pay
if found correct.