Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-03-14

down plank sidewalks In front of their prop
erty within thirty days.
The resolution was adopted by the Common
CURED IN by the Board Of Aldermen.
The annexed resolution was introduced By
councilman White.
Resolped, Thai the congratulations be di
reeted 20 notify the property-holders on tht
south side Of Union street, from the crossing
OF the Memphis and Charleston railroad u
the intersection OF Marshal avenue, to have
bIlck put down within thirty days
Tho resolution was ad3f 4 W the Common
orTcil and the action VI The Council con,
curredln by the E0srl OF Alde.ui-n.
The resOlution-introdueed by Alderman
Walsh-to the effect that the City engineer
repair MOrgan's alley from Front to Main
streets, was adopted by the Board Of Alder
men and the action OF the Aldermen con-
CURED In by the Common Council.
The annexed preamble and resolution were
introduced by Councilman Marks:
WHEREAS, The city of Memphis is largely
indebted, and is unable to promptly pay It's
debts and its maturing liabilities and where
as, such inability arises almost entirely from
the failure Of large property owners TO pay the
taxes that they owe and have long owed the
city;
Besolyed, therefore, bv ne General Council Of he
Guy Of Memphis, That the City -Tax-Collector
report 70 the General Council at Its next regu-
lar meeting for its information the name OF
each taxpayer who is Indebted to the city Of
Memphis on account OF taxes in a SUM ex-
ceeding I'VE hundred dollars in amount, to-
gether with the amount due from esch and the
year for which the said taxes are due, and that
the report, when made, be published in the
Official proceedings of the General Council.
The resolution was adopted by the Common
Council and the action of the Council con-
CURED In by the Board Of Aldermen.
The annexed resolution was introduced by
Councilman Genette:
Resolved, That the work Of grading Jones
avenue be resumeda and completed as soon as
possible, as many property-owners on said
avenue are preparing to build and nave APP
phed 70 the gas company for gas, but which
they cannot get until the street Is properly
graded.
The resolution was adopted by the Common
Council but on presentation to the Board OF
Aldermen was referred 70 the Improvement
Committee.
The annexed resolution was introduced by
Councilman G6nette:
ResoiU.d, That the property owners on the
south side OF the Old Raleigh road, from
Bayou Gayoso TO Manassas street. DE notified to
nave the sidewalks put in a good condition and
put down where there are none at
present, and that the work be done within
thirty days. also, that the property owners on
both sides of Winchester avenue be ordered
TO have their sidewalks put down in the
manner, as they are now dangerous to
walk at night.
The resolution was adopted by the Common
Council, but, on presentation to the Board of
Aldermen, was referred to the improvement
Committee.
The annexed resolution was introduced by
Councilman Smith:
ResolUed, That the City Engineer be directed
$500 ~ SSAA SAO OAAl 4
bridge over the bayou on Broadway street, be- |
tween Fifth and Sixth streets; also one wood |
en- bridge over the bayou on Sixth street, be- |
tween Broadway and Carolina streets, n re- 1
port said bids to this Board.
The resolution was referred by the Common i
Council 70 their improvement Committee and /
the action Of the Council concurred in by the /
Bosrd OF Aldermen by a reference to q like
committee.
The annexed resolution was introduced by
Smith:
Resolved, That a special COMMITTEES of three
Of the Board Of Aldermen, and five of the Com
mon Council, be appointed by the chairmen
Of the respective Boards, with instructions TO
investigate and report upon, at first meeting
lf Common Council, the expediency Of estab-
in the City of Memphis, a complete
system OF IRE alarm and police telegraph, to-
with the cost thereof, and the best
TO be had in obtaining the same.
Inc resolution was adopted by the Common
Jounc1liand the followtng-named Councumen
as q committee- Messrs. Smith, |
Martin, White and Schabeu. II was
also adopted by the Board of Aldermen, and
he followtng-named Aldermen appointed a
,ommtttee-Messrs. White, Burke and Pen
The Observation-Disclosures by Aldermen
8urke-that the Engineer have q gas-lanrp
)laced at the Intersection of tones aVSnue
md Alabama street, was adopted by the
3Oard OF Aldermen and concutred in by the
Whereupon, the Board OF Aldermen ad-
burned until next regular meeting.
L. r. RICHARDS,
City Register.