The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-11-13
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.

Petitions and Communications-P Q
Vacant Ofioes-Precautions Against
Boston Fire-City VS.. Railroads
Again-Strong Talk In Favor OF no"
est MIR. Corhin.
At the regular meeting OF the City Councli'
held Yesterday afternoon, there were present
the Mayor, and Aldermen O'Neill, Gage, Gar
re,t, Kenny, sweegan, Johnston, Brown, 81
mends, Pelzer, Bowen, Volgt and Glover.
The call for petitions and memorials haVing
been made, Alderman Sweegan eaid that the
residents of Pitt street were anxious to nave
8 drain opened through that street, but tnat
thew had determined not to petition Councli
on the subject. In the absence OF peetlon
ne offered a resolution to the effect tna' tue
committee ON contracts be authorized 10 ao-
yerlise for estimates for opening aian
through Pitt street, from Montague 10 "en'-
| 1,orth and that the work be commenced as
soon as possible. The resolution was adopted
Alderman Pelzer, in behafo of MIR. d. a. DUO,
.orod that two street lamps be placed before
Mr Duc's tInware mandatory on Line S1ree''
onnosite Nassau. Adopted.
( petition OF ceEtoin ASo
complaining OF annoyances occaslonea oy
rho overhowing, at spring tides, OF the sioe'
,va,ks in the vicinity of Concord street, and
asking that f1ood-gate be erected at suit
able place, was referred to the committee on
tidal drains.
petition Of the residents Of Mary street,
for street lamp In that street, near the track
of the South Carolina Railroad, was granteo.
A communication from W. O. Bee, Esq,
chairman OF the commissioners OF the Orpnan'
honse set forth that q number of the steam
pipes used for warming that building were so
mnch worn as to render new ones indlspensa-
BILE. 1t stated that the new pipes could be put
In for 1894 A, and asked Council to appropriate
that sum for the purpose. Agreed to.
The Mayor read the following communica-
ton from the district attorney, which was re-
ferred to the committee on streets for action:
CHARLESTON, 8. c., November II, 1872.
Hon. John a. Wdgener, Mayor:
SIR have the honor to inform you that
Hon. ]. B. Campbell, attorney for the Enter
prise Railroad Company, In response to note
rom me calling attention of the president Of
the Enterprise Railroad Company to the sec
ond section OF the ordinance OF March II, 1857,
entitled "An ordinance to regulate the COD
structing and running of passenger and freight
railways In the City Of Charleston, 8. c., and
their uses" and that 1t was deemed important
for the interest of the city that 1t should be
compiled with, says that be and Mr.. Hur.
Company will meet whomsoever the City
Council name at any hour-the earlier
the better-for the purpose referred TO-" The
snecial matter under consideration is the COM
piiance with 30 much OF the ordinance above
named as says the company, 10 laying lug
track, .'shall use such rails as the company and
corporate authorities may determine upon,
obstruction than Ia necessary TO the Tree use
and enjoyment Of the street."
Iwonld suggest to you that the City Coun-
ell appoint committee at once to meet the
Representatives OF the Enterprise Railroad
COMPANY for the purpose of agreeing. upon
the character Of the rails to be used IN laying
the track Of said road. Very respeetluily,
City Attorney.
The quarterly returns of the chief of police,
with receipt Of the city treasurer, Tor $lS1 20
attached, was referred to the committee on
accounts.
The return Of the city sheriff. for the month
of October, with the city treasurers receipt
for s3sO7 II attached, was similarly disposed
Of
The report Of the city hospital, for the month
Of October was read and disposed ofin like man
ner. The receipts of that institution tor the
month were $4o5, and the expenditures
1882 SO. The number Of patients received
into the hospital during the same time was
two hundred and twenty-three, OF whom IF.
teen had died and one hundred and two been
discharged.
The committee on ways and means reported
that they had paid the Judgment against the
city In the case of Mary johnson, suit to re-
cover damages for Injuries received by her
husband in falling In an imperfecly covered
cellar, and That they had commenced pro.
ceedIngs for the recovery of the money
against the owner Of the property containing
the cellar. Adopted.
The committee on vacant offices made the
following report, which was agreed to:
The committee on vacant offices and Coun-
oil Journals respectfully report that they have
examined the books, &C., In the Office OF the
clerk OF Council, and found them neatly and
properly written up and inde4ed to date. The
condition Of the office generally reflects much
credit on the officer In charge.
The Soommistee report the following offices
vacant, and recommend that the clerk Of
Council be authorized to advertise that Coun-
ell will proceed to fill the vacancies at the next
regular meeting of Council:
Clerk Of Council.
Messenger OF Council.
City Inspector, lower wards.
City Inspector, upper wards.
Harbormaster.
Five Portwardens.
Two City Gaugers.
Keeper Of Tidal Drains.
Five Naval Storekeepers.
Six inspectors OF Timber and Lumber.
City Attorney.
Chimney Contractors, for Wards l, 2, 8, 4, s,
6, and 8.
City civil Engineer (doubttul.)
City Registrar.
Phyaician of City Hospital.
Physician Health District, No. l.
Physician Health District, No. 8.
Physician Health District, No. 4.
Physician Health District, No. s.
Physician of Orphsnhouse.
Keeper Of st. Mchaels Clock.
Inspector OF Flour.
Commissioners of Orphanhouse.
Commissioners Of Almshouse.
Commissioners of Markets.
Commissioners Of Ashley Asylum.
Supervisors of High School.
Keeper of Powder Magazine.
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