The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-05-02

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His Honor the, Mayor and Aldermen
Carpenter. Thompson, Lowndes, Mitch
ell, Carroll sl Yoang. Carr. Williams and
asIma: a E 9 6sept MAldermen Hoge and
( fhe Mayor stated that he had called
the meeting. for the transaction OF ragu-
oashoAon of Alderman Griffin, the
readings sot the minutes OF last regular
meeting were dispensed with.
:, fne mayor statnd that the Hon. j. Il.
Neagle was present and desired, if per-
mitted, to address the Council in refer
enoe to the Columbia Canal and water
power, now owned by Mr.. Spragae, of
Rhode Island, and asked that he be
heard before Council entered into the
traasactfoh of.regular business. Agreed
Mr. Neagle then stated to the Council
that MIR. Sprague proposed to sell the
canal, with ell his real estate and rights,
together with the contract with the city
to supply water, for $500. 600; that him
sell, With many other citizens, were try
Ang to negotiate for the same, and form
Sesook company. for the purpose of de-
Taicpins .as water power and eTeuting
mills and nanufaotories; that they had
already offered Mr. Sprague 1915, 900.
HIS object, he stated, in coming before
the Council, was, in case that this power
was purchased by the citizens, to ask the
Council TO aid them in their enterprise,
and requested that a special meeting be
called ut an early day, to give an ex-
precision Of their views in the matter; also
wished Council to consider the water
contract. and asked that. if the purchase
was made. that they would waive obiec-
tions to the same, and give the company
the benefit OF it, as some encouragement
for the enterprise.
Mr.. Nesgie having retired. Council
proceeded to regular business.
Petition from several citizens, asking
Council to give redress on the license
tax on brick wagons. Received as in
formation.
A petition from the Enterprise Fire
Engine Company, praying Council to
purchase for them the hand engine Of
the Independent Fire Company, was, on
motion OF Alderman Carroll, referred to
Committee on Fire Department..
Communication from George West
brook offering to whitewash the fence
around Sydney Park for $44, was re-
ferfed 70 the Committee on Park.
ConmHnication from lsaao Wells. to
whftatash Park fence for $40. was also
referred TO COMMITTEES on Park.
Accommodation. signed by several
citi1ena. itaking that water pipes be laid
.RSnho SfJuon l.
South &c the junction of Blossom street,
was, on motion. referred to the Commit
tee on Water Works.
Petition from Taylor Lee and Simon
Williams, praying for remission OF q
fine OF $25, imposed by his Honor the
Mayor, for improper conduct, was, on
motion Of Alderman Carpenter, laid ;on
the table.
A petition. signed by numerous buck
stegs. and citizsns, asking that an in
spector OF fish, meats and vegetables b
appointed. was, on motion, referred to
the Committee on Market.
Petition OF Mary Holloway, asking for
aid to support herself and family, was,
on motion, referred to the Committee on
Aims House.
A petition, signed by numerous citi-
zans, complaining OF the drain from the
Wheeler House, on Plnin street. as q
nuisance, was, on motion, referred to
the Committee on Streets.
Application OF Edward Savener, for
position on the police force, was referred
10 Committee on Guard House and
Police.
Application Of Andrew Bond, for po.
sition as policeman, referred to Commit.
tee on Guard House and Police.
Petition OF Loriok & Lowrance, to
build powder house in the enclosure OF
the park, was, on motion, referred to
Committee on Fire Department.
A communication from several keepers
OF stalls in the market, asking for re-
duction OF the licenso or tax on the
same, was referred 10 the Committee on
Market.
A bid from John ". Pope, to cement
the fountain in the Park for $40. and
furnish Ell materials, was received. On
motion Of Alderman Carroll, the Com
mittee on Park we're instructed to have
the work done, at q cost of not over $40.
a communication, signed by Cooper &
Taylor and Others, complaining of GER
tain parties living in Cooper's alloy, as