The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-12-13

north of Spring, be granted, the same to be
one hundred and fifty feet long, and to be pu,
down by the city inspector at his convenience
Adopted. e
The same committee, as to the widening o.
Elst Bay, reported the building at the corner
of Guignarfi street, the starting point, could
not be removed at present, but recommended
the recessiug of the fences between this point
and Market street. Adopted.
The same committee reported that the
grievances of the petitionng residents OF sires
alley could be removed by drain through
the alley, and recommended it be laid.
Adopted.
The same committee, on the petition OF the
owners Of Adgers wharf for compensation for
the land thrown in by them to widen the
street leading to the wharf from East Bay. re-
ported that The land thrown in was valuable,
but that the circumstances Of the city were
too stralghtened 10 admit of a purchase.
Adopted.
The Mayor brought to the attention OF Coun-
Gil that the season fpr setting out trees had ar
rived, and that large number of the trees on
1 the principal streets and the shell road had
died. He asked the consent Of Council 10 re-
place them. The usual price paid bad been
three dollars apiece, ayd he could have Them
planted and guaranteed at that price. The
matter was referred to the Mayor.
An offer from Edward Washington 10 lur-
nlsh wood for the public buildings of the city
al seven dollars per cord for oak wood and
ak dollars for pine, was referred to the CON-
mittee on contracts to advertise for bids 10
furnish the various city institutions with fire.
wood and COAL
A petition from the chimney contractor CT
Ward was covered by the general petition OF
all the contractors, and disposed Of in Ike
mauner.
A communication from Timothy Hurley stat
ing that certain parties having received a
charter from the State to build railroad
through several streets of the city, were about
| to proceed TO work, and desired to Work IN
harmony with the City Council, was referred
to Joint committee consisting Of the commit
tees on railroads and streets.
report of the city inspectors as to the coz
dilion of the drains Of the city, showing that
many as far as examined were filled and
choked up, aud recommending that they oe
cleaned out by contract, at the rate offs much
per foot, was referred to the committee on
contracts.
communication from Miles Drake COM
planning of the boys in the orphan school kept
in the Elliott House, in George street, was re-
ferred 10 the chief of police.
A communication from E. Klein ttatlng
that his carts were ont OF work, and he woulo
let the city have four at $l3 so per week In
stead of the SIS they now paid, was laid on
the table.
A large number OF bills agaiDstlhe city were
referred to the committee on accounts.
Alderman Taylor stated that during the last
six months Of the last Council a movement
had been made to widen Gulsnard street but
had laid over. The estate Of Pinckney had Of
fered q good portion Of land on this street,
near East Bay, at reasonable price, ana
wanted now to close up the matter. At his
request 1t was referred to the committee on
streets to make final report
Alderman Taylor gave notice Of bill "to
prevent the storage of powder within the
limits OF the CITY,"
On motion of Alderman Simonds, the Time
for the paymen! of The city taxes was extend
ed to the 3lst instant, without penalty, and
the penalties already paid were ordered 10 be
remilt-d.
BILLS.
The following bills were introduced, aad
having received their first reading, We're or
dered to be printed:
Alderman Taylor, bill TO alier and amend
an ordinance concerning The board of health.
Alderman Sweegan, a hiilto provide physi-
clans for the poor Of Charleston, and for
other purposes.
Alderman Voigt. bill 10 amend en- ordt-
rance to aid in rebuilding the burnt district
and waste places Of the city, ratified IL 'Au-
gust, 1866.
Alderman Slgwald, bill to define the duties
of the city registrar, and for other purposes.
Aid. rnian Bowen, bill to alter and amend
certain ordinances, TO fix the salary and paT OF
certain Offices, and to abo ish certain cffi:es.
Alderman O'Neill presented bill to regulate
licenses for the year 1872 This is the old
license bill, and received it, first reading by
the lille.
On motion Of Alderman Voigt, 1t was
RESOLVED, That the city attorney be request
ed to INQUIRE into the tenure OF office OF lhe
city treasurer, and report at the next meeting
of Council.
On motion of Alderman sweegan, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED, That the committee on retrench..
ment and relief inquire whether the bounty OF
The city has been abused; whether the poor
lews have been strictly observed; whether
strange paupers are not supported by our IN
stilutions to the delriment Of our own poor,
and what safeguard can be inaugurated to
nreserye our AlmshOuse TO Its legitimate pur-
poses. o,.,
INQUIRE whether 1t would be eXpedient TO
create q board of commissioners OF reliefto be
CHARGED with dispensing bread and other aid
to the Industrious poor, that are not 1T SUBJ
iecls for the Almshouse and are striving 10
help themselves.
On motion Of Alderman Gage, the Mayor
was requested to get the opinion OF the city
attorney as 10 the legality OF Council continu-
Ing its endowment of one thousand dollars
year to the Charleston College and High
School, under the limitation of the charter.
Alderman Brown stated that James Mani