The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-01
MEETING OF COUNCIL.

MAYOR. and Aldermen O'Neill, Bowen, Smith,
Yoigt, Gage, Garrett, Kenny, Sweegan, Clio
yer. Michaela, Johnston, Moran, Pelzer, Sig
wald and Simonds.
PETITIONS.
Of A. McLeish, for the remission OF the pen
atty for not paying taxes promptly for the
year 1870. Referred to the committee on re-
trenchment and relief.
Of numerous citizens, praying Council to re-
sist the Injunction which had been taken out
to prevent the removal of the Artesian Well
troughs to the south side of Plnckney street,
between Church and Arson, as, In the estima'
ton of the petitioners, the location chosen by
the committee was most eligible, and the best
suited to the convenience oil the public. he
ferred to the Mayor to transmit to the city al
torney.
Alderman Pelzer stated as information hat
the proposed change was objected TO by Inc
congregation of Trinity Church, and Alderman
Johnston stated that it was objected to by
George W. Williams d Co.
Of John F. Taylor & Co., for permission to
make a one story addition to the western side
of their machine shop in Pritchard street. Pc.
tition granted.
Of C. Dryer, Offering to sell 10 the Council
copies of his "Birds-eye Views of the City of
| Charleston particularly of the schools and
| public buildings. Referred to the Mayor, with
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
On retrenchment and relief, reported IN
favorably on the petition of John Christopher
for a reduction OF his license tax. Adopted.
The same committee reported favorably on
the petition of Mr.. Brakeman for the remis-
sion OF tw o-thlrds of his LAKES for 1871 in con-
sequence of his property having been destroy
ed by fire. Adopted.
Tee same committee reported unfaVoraoly
on the petition of Rev. John Moore, D. D., TO
have the pastoral residence attached to st.
Patrick's Church relieved from the payment
of taxes. The attention Of the committee was
called to the fact that the penalty tor not ray-
ing the tax promptly had been attached, and
they suggested It's remission. Report adopted,
and penalty RENTED.
The same committee reported unfaVorably on
the petition of D. l.. Glen TO be refunoed
the taxes paid on his unfinished building.
Adopted.
The same committee recommended add
tional compensation to be paid james Alien
for cleaning out the drain in BurHs lane, 1t
having been filled by a storm, before being IN
spected, which necessitated another cleaning.
Report agreed to, and referred to the Mayor
for settlement.
On accounts, reported bills of the Gas Com
pany and Almshouse, amounting to $3.50 u,
as correct, aud recommended they be referred
to the city treasurer for veriacation and set
Element. Adopted.
On public buildings, institutions and
grounds, reported that they had carefully e1-
amined the Charleston College building and
approved of the repairs recommended In the
report Of the surgeons read at the last meet.
ing. They recommend that the engineer pre-
pare the details Of the repairs required, with
specifications, to be approved of by the CT m
mittee, and also that an observatory, not to
cost more than one hundred dollars, be erect.
ed on the top Of the COLI. hiding. Adopted.
The committee also stated that they had en-
gagged to have the High School painted and
repaired as recommended at the last meeting
of Council.
Upon assessments, reported unfavorably on
the petition OF Captain Harms tor a reduction
of the assessment upon his property. They
had brought the matter before the board OF
equalization who thought the assessment low.
adopted.
On streets, reported on the petition of q
number of citizens for the widening OF Friend
street, that owing to the difficulty OF obtaining
a right of way, they recommended the accep-
lance by the city Of the ground donated BY
Colonel Screven, along the entire length OF
his lot, at The corner of Tradd and Friend
streets, for approximately efectiDg the i'm
provement. Adopted.
The same committee reported fayorably on
the petition of Mr.. Larousellier and others
for q new sidewalk on the east side OF Rut-
ledge avenue, between Spring and Bogard
streets. Adopted.
The same committee reported that they
found Rutledge avenue in the bad condition
described in the petition of numerous resi-
dents for lis repair, and recommended that
the matter be referred to the Mayor, with
power to confer with the city attorney, to as
certain the duties of railway companies to
keep their track in repair preparatory to plac-
ing the avenue in a condition becoming one OF
the most popular streets In the city. Adopted.
BILLS.
Alderm man Kenny brought up a bill to abol-
ish the detective force and provide for Its du-
ties being performed by the regular po.
lice. The bill took Its first readiug.
Alderman Moran read o bill to alter and
amend the ordinance to regulate licenses for
1872, so as to make the City Railway Company
pay one hundred dollars for each car running,
instead OF a gross sum of one thousand dol.
lars. Bill ordered 10 be printed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Mayor read an invitation extended to
the Council by the committee OF arrangements
of the Steam Fire department 10 witness their
parade on the 7th instant. Accepted.
Alderman Voigt called attention to the nu-
merous complaints of citizens caused by the
fast driving along the streets, and respectfully
requested the Mayor 10 see that the ordinance
on the subject be enforced by the police.
Pursuant to resolution, the city sheriff re-
ported tax executions in his Office to tue