Rock Island Argus., 1872-09-03
CAPT. ROBINSON, LEADER OF THE
FERRY-B0AT HAwLEY RING, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER.
He Argues with the Council and seeks to post
pone obedience to the order Of the City
Authorities

pune opeclence 70 the ordeT OF INC SA''
Authorities
The Mayor and Council are firm ana VIII re-
quire him to respect the Authority OF the
City.
During t6e session of the City Council
Yesterday, p. NJ, Capt Robinson appeared
before them and the following dialogue took
place between him and the members of the
Council:
MsyOr-"Capt Robinson, / understand
that you hEve something which you desire
to say to the Council. An opportunity will
now be afforded you to do So"
Capt RI wish to say few words about
this ferry business. On the part of the
ferry Company would state that they do
not wish TO come in contact with the rights
of the city. suggested to the Mayor some
time since that was willing to submit
the question to some proper person.
would ask that the subject be submitted to
Judge Pleasants. l am desirous to have
the sffAir disposed OF. l have understood
that some OF the Council have thought |
was disposed to be little stubborn in The
matter, but they are mistaken. I desire to
have it settled. | have not spoken with
Judge PleSssnts in regard to the matter,
nor had any conversation with him at all
in fact, have not met him lately. If the
Judge says that we have a right to land
where we consider that the public good re
quires, then we shall expect that the Coun-
Gil will allow us to do so, but if the Judge
decides against US then the city can 60 on
and move the landing place"
Aid. Lloyd-In regard to Capt. Robinson,
it seems to me that the course pursued BY
him is simply intended to delay the matter.
We have the opinions OF cur city attorney
and Judge Wilkinson, who are regarded as
good aut horities, and / think i. would be
better TO move the ferry landing and thos
stabIish the rights of the city,-then, #
you are dissatisfied speaking to Capt. r.
, you can appeal the case.
, Capt R-The question had to propose
was whether you would consent 10 submit
the case to Judge Peasants, who knows
both sides of the case.
+ Mayor asked the opinion Of Judge
Wilkinson. for the reason that those VIC
q had ths interest OF Washington street a
s heart. appeared to think city attorney
McEIherLe was biased in his opinions, ant
thought that Judge Wilkinson would b
? the proper person ID apply to, as he was vel
# known in this community to be a man o
. ability and integrity and l fe,t sure that h'
would give his candid, unbiased opinion OF
the subject.
Loyd.--If we were to leave this matter t,
& Judge Plesssnts it would not benefit the
city at ell. Supposing, for iustsuce that hi
, should decide that you TO the Capt wer'
in the right, this Council would Rot be sat
sfed
8 Capt. R.-wby, then you could carry i
a to the Supreme Court.
b Lloyd-But We want you to DO that, If i
S is 10 bs done. We are al righ, now. Wher
i tho ferry landing is moved in sccordsnc
o With the city orders the Council viii be sa;
isded.
Mayor-WeIl, sbal we have motion o
-. the question profound silence for a fu
. miuutel AID. steugel, what do YOU say c
, this matter?
steugel.-I will make motion 10 ths
effect.
THE motion was seconded by Aid. COpI
aud the ayes aud nays called for by tn
Mayor. 1t was voted down by four to TIVE
N AID. Copp, aud s,eugsl voting in the a
frmA alive, aud Aldermen Llo5d, Draytol
n Koch, aud Riley in the negative.
u Mayor.-Cap.. do you require sny time
s move the boat;
8 Capt R.-tSssnding Up and twisting b
1t bat ia his hAnd,.) Well, donI know
q III take the matter into consideration
l. Llo7d.--I suppose that this week will
,. pretty busy o0e vi,h you, but couldu'tyo
move it after toe fair? Wou'da't that be
+ reasonable length OF time
@ Capt R-lPassiDg bis hat from one har
5. TO the other and evidsutly getting nervous.
''Well, don't know, ~Snt time to oonside
r the matter"
s Mayor.-Ceps am to understand tbs
= you need any time to make the move? A
k I undey5tand the matter, am nutborizs
and bound by the action Of the City Counc
e TO see that th e boat is moved.
8 Capt R.-('Tjth increased nervousness
Il "Well, l will think the matter over, and {,
T anime into it little"
LlOyd.-Caps couldn's you state abOI
q what time you can give the Mayor a definil
GnsWer2
Capt. R.-(NervOusl7) "Well want
little time to look the matter ovey and inve'
sigate i, little"
! Lloyd.-"Will you be ready Capt. to te,
the mayor tomorrow the time when you vii
be prepared to move the boat ?"
, Capt. R.-(Moviug towards the door
"Well, yes, guess So"
Mayor.-"Very well, Capt / will se,
you tomorrow at the bank or upon the
street"
(Exis Capt.
CITY COUNCIL.