Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-10-05
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MEETING OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL.

CIrY HALL.
Memphis, October 4, 1871.
At 9 regular meeting ofthe Common Council
or the city OF Memphis, on Wednesday, Oets-
Present: Honorable John johnson, Mayor
AeSsrs- Duncan, Gent, Walsh, Chase, Light
Bschman, Rufiu, Harvey, sfgpiago, Twohig,
Gennette, Grehan. Schsbell, Resder, Smith
and Boland, Couneilmen.
A quorum being the President
took his seat, called the members present 10
order, and had the roll OF couucilmen called.
MhIogtes read, and, on motion, adopted
All fines against Councilmen for non-attend-
ance heretofore were remitted.
CONCENTRATIONS.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Memphis, October T. ISL.
Gentlemen OF the General Council:
The fire steamer No. 4, berg so badly ont Of
repair as to be almost unfit for service. requir-
ing a new steam cylinder, suction, pump, aud
other expensive repairs, 1 deemed 1t necessary
to send Mr. James Dolan, the engineer of said
steamer, to Seneca Falls, New York, to give
the necessary orders and l. structions in regard
20 the work needed, which was done. He also
brings with him two propositions, numbered
| and =, IN regard TO furnishing the city with $
the acceptance OF, believing it a fair
proposition, enabling the city to obtain a new
and greatly improved engine on fair and rea-
sonable terms. The propositions are herewith
for your eoesideration.
JNO. JOHNSON, Mayor.
PROPOSAL NC. 1.
SENECA FALIs, NEW YoRK.
September q, ISL
70 the Honorable the Mayor and City Conn
CT OF the City Of Memphis, Tennessee:
Nepropose, and hereby agree, to msnufac-
, delay OF i've days from the date OF accep- |
.ance of this proposal, on of Silsby'a First |
siEe Rotary Steam Fire Engines.
The boiler TO be Clapp's patent circulating |
made OF the best extra ouslftV OF
loiler iron, with q Princess Metal Jacket and
lone. The boiler to be capable of raising
minutes.
The engine and pump 20 be HolIy's direct
citing rotary. with steel shafts and bronze
METAL bearings capable of ~discharginc seven
gallons OF water per minute.
The wheels of the best s.Burdenr iron. IN
he suspension plan, with bronzs metal hubs
nd three inch tire. put on In sections.
Axles are TO be made of the best alow
noor" iron. Fuel box attached capable of
wood OF eoal for two hours fire duty.
We agree that the said steam IRE engine
hall be made complete, of the beat materials.
q the most perfect and w~orkmanlike maa-
er smoraclng Al recent improvements, In
at glass, silver plated signal lantern, with
ama q number engraved on the glass.
20 ~ sayeT,pls.ed coach lamps: three tsl
Ia feet OF ruboer suction hose
Itacaed to the pump, copper goose neck, {
u the tools and necessary to work 7
le machine 80 Its full capacity,
whole apparatus balances on steel j
brings.
The price Of said steam fire eusine. COM !
lete. TO be (So0Q0l six thousand dollars.
The fretRht and charges on the said steam 4
re en- CINE, nom Senaca Falls, New York.
I'd the necessary expenses In delivering the {
me, shsu pc paid by the said city Of Mem {
his, Tennessee :
The sum OF $500 SIX thousand dollars. be- :
g the amount for the said steam Ore en-
ne, Shall be paid by You to the eilsby Man T
acburing Company. or their authorized
'ents as follows, viz: $500 cash upou me r
livery OF the engine, and the Siishy Manu.
Company Will take for the balance q
500 the steam IRE engine No. 4. now ba.
ngtpg TO the city OF Memphis, delivered a. q
neca Falls. Respectfully Submitted. :
SILSBY MANUFACTURERS co 2
received and adopted BY Council
to1er T. lll, snd concurred In by r
ard OF Aldermen October 4, 1871.
Councilman Walsh: ir
Resoiue0 by the General Council of the city
Memphis, ThRt the recommendation OF
Mayor In his message In regard 10 the fre
CINE No. 4 be cOncnrred in and. that the
OPPOSITION, Nc. J, OF the Silshy Manufactur- n
Company, dated 81 Seneca Fails. New
rk, september q. ISL, be accepted: and. q
af the Mayor sad IRE committee b Z.