Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-27
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting of the CITY Council.

| which had been neglected on account OF her alb
| sence and because of the noncompliance of the
agreement made with the corporation officials.
| Capt. Bearden corroborated Mr.. Washburn' s
statements, and said that he had agreed, on be-
half of the city, to reset her fence and lay a
pavement IN front of her property, which had
not been done, on account of the loose dirt
thrown on her lot in filling up the street.
Mr. Washburn hoped the Board would APP
point committee to Investigate the matter, and
asked that in the meantime the levy on his fur
niture now pending be suspended.
The Mayor read his annual message which
showed our financial and commercial advant-
age to be encouraging He could not recon-
mend reduction of taxes, as improvements
were needed. The bonded debt of the city was
now S146, 900, the interest, which was q mere
the erection of a suitable building in every
ward for two schools in each, and larger
building for advanced scholars in central To-
cation. In allusion to the gas question he
thought that it was unjust not to have the mains
more equally distributed so that light could be
dispensed in every portion of the city.
He thought no undertaking of great impor-
lance should be undertaken without consulta-
ton with the Chief Executive or the Board of
Aldermen. The subject of good streets and
roads was also alluded to, and the propriety of
forgetting past differences suggested.
On motion, the views of the Mayor were en-
dorsed by the Board.
Messrs, Evans and johnson made statements
in regard to changing the grade of Mcmillan
street, which would do damage to both. They
wanted assurances that the grade would not be
changed any more except at the city's expense.
The special committee on election reported
through Alderman Henderson, that the origi-
nal charter and the several amendments, re-
qured Aldermen to be freeholders, and declar-
ing Mr.. David Martin from the First Ward,
and Mr. j. NJ. Jones, of the Third Ward, are
not qualified to hold their seats, and recommend
that the Chief Marshal open and hold an cleo
ton to fill the vacancies. The report of the
committee was received.
Alderman Atkin moved that the report Of
tho committee be adopted.
Alderman Lewis stated that one gentlemen
owned a lot in the city by deed dated Janu-
ary lst, 1872 He considered that the require
ments of the ordinance was a nulhty, as the
Board could not add to or take from the original
charter. He did not think the Board could re-
move them.
Alderman Henderson made some remarks in
which he explained the action of the committee,
and seemed to regard the acknowledgment of
the deed to the lot in question as q trivial mat
ter,
Alderman Lewis made some further state
ments, when the report of the committee re-
commencing the unseating of Messrs, Martin
and Jones was adopted.
Alderman Henderson moved that the Mayor
be instructed to have the property of the city
assessed as soon as possible. The Mayor there
upon appointed G. G. Nelson, Esq, on the part
OF the Guy anu D. l. AGklu Oh ILc part Ol LnS
Board to make the assessment. Mr., Atkin OBJ
jected, but his objection was overruled.
The following bills were presented and order
ed paid:
w 7 Osborn, brick for cstern. ....... 90
W Gaut sacks of corn..................... 295
Heald 81 Locke, for cement.................. $40
A Mariner, coal for schools. 3l48
Henry Glass, load of wood, charity......... 150
John Lowe Sc Co., veterinary services. 1000
John Cavanaugh, 90l6
John Curley, timbers for bridge............. 357
Washington Il King, legal services...... 1000
The bill Of Messrs. w. and X. provoked con-
siderable discussion, as they were employed by
policemen without being authorized.
1t was decided as the sense of the meeting
that hereafter in cases whose magnitude de- |
mands the employment of counsel, other than |
the regular city attorney, the assent of the |
Recorder be first obtained
The bonds of the newly elected Recorder, |
Market Master A. d. Haynes, and the police |
force were read accepted. q, NJ. White, Esq, |
was then qualified as Recorder for the ensuing |
year.
Alderman Boyd reported that the cistern on
Clinch street was repaired and ready to be filled |
again.
The police committee were not in favor of |
filling the vacancy oCcasiOned by the resi- gna- |
ton of Mr.. Kennedy.
Mr. Boyd also gave notice that hereafter the |
ordinances regarding the sale of powder would |
be enforced strictly, and the premises of those |
authorized to sell the same examined at stated |
intervals by the police.
4 petition from Fire Company No. ., was |
read asking the Board to furnish them with hats |
or caps.
Aldermen Kern hoped that the Market House |
regulations would be republished for the con-
venience of citizens and persons interested in |
selling. The Recorder was instructed to have |
sufficient number printed.
The gas question was then exhaustivey ven
tilated
On motion of Alderman Henderson, proceed
ings against Mrs Steel were ordered suspended |
until next meeting.
Mr.. Henderson also moved that Mrs. Steel's |
property and the Mabry street difficulty be |
referred to the Street Committee.
Mr. Boyd stated that Mr.. Powell had paid
his taxes twice for the same year, and that not
withstanding it had been sold for taxes, and he
claimed $50 or 20 were due him.
On motion the Chief Marshal was instructed
to open and hold an election in the First and |
Third Wards ten days from now, giving due
notice Of the same.
A New Champion In the Field.