Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-16
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MUNTCrPAL AFFAIRs.

MUNICIPAL FFAIRS.
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and OLD BuSAness-Rr0fesf and Retf.
ton of Markethouse Renters.
At an adjourned meeting last night of the
Common Council, Presiden' Howell presi-
ded, and a majority Of members answered
TO their names. = d-- e1s eif s0fL(E
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS. u
The reports of the several departments
the substance of which has been previously
published, were read and ordered to be filed
si8t FINANCIAL MATTERS. a
The report of the Secretary shows ex-
penses since the first of September to have
been SOC, 944.e3, which accounts were, by
unanimous vote, allowed.
The report of Arson Nelson, Treasurer,
reports receipts since Sept. Of 0,S64.65,
and expenditures $62, 410. Cash on
hand Oct. l, $S,454.65. sfs-aI--
MARKETHoUsE RENTERS.
A petition numerously signed by Market
house stall renters, was presented, showing
claims why rents should be reduced. The
petition was received and referred to the
Markethouse Committee. .Ir
FOR DAMAGES TO REAL ESTATE.
The petition of Mrs. Clark for indemnity
on account of damages to real estate by
ditching for water pipes, was presented, the
committee of the old Board having had no
opportunity to report upon the same, was
presented and referred to special COM
mittee consisting of Councilmen Moore,
Perry and Willard.
tal FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The bill extending the powers of the Fl
nance Committee, adopted by the Board of
Aldermen, was read, and the rules being
suspended, passed its third reading. The
bill continues in force until Oct. /, 1872,
the power of the Committee to adjust and
fund the floating delt of the city. t
The resolutions adopted by the other
Board, expressing sympathy for the suffer-
ing people of Chicago, and recommending
the citizens of nashville to subscribe as liberal
ly as possible to the fund being raised in the
behalf of the sufferers, was read and con-
CURED in.
The petition of Is renters in the Market
House was read, and the action of the other
Board, referring the same to the Market
House Committee, concurred in.
The petition of Spire & Duff now build
ing new house in place of the Rock City
Inn, for the use of four feet ON the Bridge
Street Alley-action of the other Board re-
ferring to the committee on Public Property
cOncuTred in.
A number of petitions in reference to a
resolution on assessments were referred
to the Finance Committee.
FROM THE OLD BOARD.
The petition of citizens of Edgefield for
an opportunity to address the City Council
touching the proposed erection of free
Bridge was read and, onmotion, the request
was granted, and the Council will be called
together in special session by the Mayor for
the purpose designated.
The bill providing for the election of a
City Attorney, shall receive a salary of
$4,000, came up on its first reading in the
new Council, and passing one reading was
referred to the Finance Committee.
LIGHT WANTED.
A petition for the erection of gas post
on West Carroll street, in the Tenth Ward,
was presented, and Mr.. Duling moved its
reference to the Finance Committee, with
power to act. Mr.. Cotton opposed the mo-
ton, and said he was unwilling to vote
money for the benefit of ward not yet
known to be part of the city of Nashville;
he would freely give such appropriations as
might be necessary. Mr.. Duling explained
that the appropriation asked was for the
benefit of church, and not for the benefit
of the Tenth Ward. Mr.. Moore stated that
a majority of citizens of the Tenth Ward
had paid their taxes, and all would do so.
Mr.. Dulingt motion was adopted.
CONDITIC OF THE MARKET HOUSE.
Mayor Mo stated that two years ago
he had Gale, attention of the City
Council to tn sondition of the Market
House. Not /ibeen done, and the
old structure d going from bad to
worse. He suggested that by the next
meeting, members consider whether it
would be better to repair the place, or dis
pense altogether with the Market House
system. In answer to question, the Mayor
stated he thought it would be better for the
city and its people to dispense altogether
with the present market system.
On motion the Council adjourned until
its next regular meeting.