The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

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The petition Of Louis Bl1mcntrtt praying 10 be re-
leased fru s notes a. executed for his butcher priv
iegcs read. and motion, referred to She Nar-
kct House COMMITTEES.
The petition Of The BARRIERS, paying that an orti-
nance Be passed TO prohibit the opening q barber
shops aftcr ten O'Clock Sunday mornnz,Fas rad.
received and referred to the Ordinance COMMITTEES,
sith Instructions 70 drlf an ordinance 10 compance
with the same, but - 70 read eleven O'Clock IN
stead Of ten O'Clock
The petition OF a. II. Cook ST., james r. johnson,
Peter Smith and Others. Of the Third Ward, praying
Tor the opening Of Oak street. from Guadalupe street
70 the west side Of Nueees street. was read received
and granted to the full extent Of the petition
The petition Of T. Allen praying FOR the passage Of
an ordinance and for the privilege Of opening meat
market east Of East Avenue, read, received and
referred 10 the Market House Committee, with instrue-
tons to make report Al the next meeting.
\ A communication from Washington Steam Tire Bn-
CINE Company, requesting not to establish any POLLS
or voting Flaces in ths engine house Of said com
/ pany, was read, received and granted.
The bills Of the judges and clerks Of special election
held on the sixteenth day Of August, 1873 viz; 10
Harrel G. Krohn, o. II. MilIlgan. E. p Phillips, r. C..
Horst amounting TO $ each, presented and al
lowed.
The petition of the Houston Central Railroad Com
pany praying for change Of their assessment In the
new uuaiOn Of the CITY - II d4 Dct Incorrectly IS
sessed received. explained, and motion Of Al
dernnn Robinson changed from $4,000 10 $4,000, as
rendered by said company
Alderman Bremond moved that a special committee
be appointed to examine safe belonging TO X. n.
Johnson and that said committee be empowered to pur-
chase the same. II thought expedient which motion
was carried. Ills Honor appointed on that committee
Aldermen Bremond, Hannig and Robinson
Alderman Longley offered the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
Resosred That his Honor the Mayor be, and he is
hereby authorized and requested 10 construct public
well IN the immediate vicinity OF the Freight Depot
Houston and Texas Central Railroad, the place 10 be
selected by the Mayor and Street COMMITTEES, after
consulting with the agent Of the Houston and Texas
Central Railroad and other parties interested.
LssOired. Further that the sum OF two hundred and
hfty dollars be, and the same Is hereby appropriated
out Of any money Ia the Treasury not Otherwise ap
prOpriaed 10 dGfFay the expenses Of digging, curb
ing, cquipping and repairing said public vel.
Alderman Bremond moved that the Street Commit
tee be authorized to examine the bitches at the foot OF
the Avenue, and take such action in regard to the
pairs Of the same as they may deem necessary.
Alderman Brueggerhor moved that the Street Com
mtce be authorized to look intohc necessity OF the
immediate repairs Of the iron bridge over Waller
creek on Pecan street. which motion was carried.
A bill from E. W. Stands for three months room
rent for City Surveyor was presented and warrant
ordered to be issued for the am unit.
On motion OF Alderman Longley the appointment
OF u. W IulAcWf Us pOliCeAudllg was GoAulllcQ.
The Street Committee, to whom was referred the
claim OF NJ W. Townsend, reported fayorably on the
same, and, on motion Of Alderman Robinson, war
rant ordered taibe issued for the same.
A bill from W. Thaxton, for hire Of carts and wagon
TO work the street, amounting to $751; pre-
scented, and on motion it ordered that a
be issued for the
Alderman Longley offered the following resolution,
which Dassed unanimously:
payment OF office rent, on account OF the City Phys
cian from ana after April l. 1913, to November l. 1873
provided the same shall not exceed $l5 per month, in
coin, or its equivalent in city warrants.
Alderman Hannig offered the following, which was
passed unanimously:
Res0lred, That from and after the passage OF this
resolution, the City Sexton shall receive annual sal
airy Of $500 currency nd in addition to his former du-
ties he shall keep Ia repair and clean all streets alleys
and side walks within the City Cemetery Grounds I'M
OF the work Of which he shall pay out OF his saiary
petition from e. Poosky, praying for the erectio
OF awooden building lots and g. block 6, was
planned, and on motion the privilege unanimously
granted
petition from II. B. Amity, asking to be appointed
interpreter for the Mayors Court read and, on
motion, laid on the table.
Alderman Brueggerhon offered the following
luton which passed unanimously:
ResO'red That his Honor the Mayor is hereby re-
Quested 10 call meeting of the City Council upon the
receipt OF any communication from either Galveston,
Houston or any other infected point that viii warrant
action in regard TO the sanitary condition OF the city,
or TO adopt quarantine regulations.
Alderman Bremond moved that the Recorder be
authorized sell to the best advantage city
at the end Of each week. for the amount necessary for
the purpose OF paying of the hands working on the
streets which motion was unanimously carried.
Alderman Bremond moved that the city surveyor be
authorized to employ assistant at the most
able terms possible, and report the amount OF his
salary at the next meeting.
On motion of Alderman Bremond, the council adj