The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-11

ls relieved from all payments on account
OF supporting lunatics from;the city.
The recommendation contained in the
report was adopted.
Alderman Hayne, from Committee on
Market, reported back report of Clerk
of Market, for March, ms examined aud
found correct Adopted.
Alderman Simons, from Committee on
Fire Department, reported favorably on
petition OK Palmetto Fire Engine Com
panY, for the purchase of their hand
engine. in order that they mny be en-
abied to purchase steam fire engine.
Alderman Slmons snid that he had con-
ierred with the committee of the Pal
metto Engine Company. The engine,
nose no and hose cart Gun be purchased for
%. .OU0, payment to be made by install
ments. as notes of the city could be used
IN pay ment for the steamer. The com
mittee also recommend, if the purchase
is made. TINT the engine be turned over
to the Vigiant Fire Engine Company, to
replace the old md worn-out engine now
IN their possession, The committee de-
sire that SO superior an engine as the
Palmetto engine be retained in our city.
and they believed that two nteam fire
engines. with the present hand engines,
were necessary. owing to the lnany new
buildings being erected.
Alderman Denny said he favored tho
proposition, and would vote for it, il the
finances OF the city werD in IL condition
to Wnr~antit; but. at present, ho would
vote IN tho negative.
After debate, Alderman Minort moved
tile report be referred to Committee on
Ways aud Means, to report ut next meet
ing.
On motion of Alderman Simons, the
following substitute for the motion fby
Alderman MinorD was adopted
Rcsotoed Thata committee Of three he
appointed to ascertain and report, at next
reeular meeting. the lowest price at
which tho Palmetto engine can be pnr-
chased.
The Mayor appointed as committee:
Aldermen Simons, Thompson and Wigg.
Alderman Wallace submitted the FOL
lowing:
The committee on tho part of the
Council, with the representatives, Of the
Board oi Trade, appointed to examine
the books and vouchers of the City
Clerk and Treasurer, report that since
their appointment they have met almost
every evening. and the investigation will
soon be completed, and request further
time. The committee report that tbus
fnr tho books and accounts have been
fonnd correct and satisfactory.
On motion, the request for further
time -wns granted
The following ortliI1nncns were taken
up, received their second and third read
ings. and were ordered to bs published: !:
"A ordinance regulating the. granting
OF Licenses TO keep tavern and for the
sale Of. apirituOus liquors III the city of
Columbi.;" ..tAl ordinance to regulate
the water works." San ordinance to re-
gnlate the market"
RESOLUTIONS. 80.
BY Alderman Huyne: ReSolreH. Tint
the Superintendent of tic Penitentiary
be requested to prevent conyicts from
appearing on the streets without guard.
Adopted.
BY Alderman Denny: Resolrel, That,
during market hours, the Chief Of Police
is hereby instructed to keep policeman
stationed ut the market, with instruc-
tions to force ali vehicles to pass to tho
right, ns indicnted by the sign posts.
Adopted.
By Alderman Denny: Resoloed, That
the Mayor be authorized to purchase
police batons and belts, to he loaned to
policemen while on duty-the same to
be paid Tor from moneys accruing from
fines.
Resolred, further, That if my police.
man shall lose or destroy belt or baton,
tie cost Of same shnll BE deducted from
his salary. Adopted
Council proceeded to count md de-
stroy by burning city monash:,: 81. $50 90
was receipted for to tCity Clerk.
counted by t''o Alderm II r.Gnd burnt by
his Honor the Mayor. .tS4s<,
On motion of Alderman AkiaEnhCoun.
Gil adjourned Wh. j. 14ESSk.
Clerk Of esancil!.
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