Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-13

CRY HALL, MEMPHIS. February S. 1873.
PETITIONS.
By Councilman Gent; "a,
gent man, praying for the privilege TO Peoaie
books, etc. by payment of the privilege license
pr PRAYER granted by Council and Board Of
Aldermen, February 8, 1878.
The petition of P II Lashley. stating that in
consequence Of injuries received oy petiuonet
in aiding, when summoned by Policeman
Schliek, in arresting fugitive negro, ne was
SO disabled by severe injury TO- one ef his
thumbs. such as required amputationi there
fore be has, ever since lsay december y, 1871,
been unable to earn living, consequently
prays for relief.
The Police Board reported in favor of allow
ing the petitioner one hundred dollars.
Report adopted by Council and Board OF
Aldermen, February 5, 1873.
~ Councilman Holbrook:
The petition of Nathan, Happek and II
Seessel, committee of Euphrates Lodge NO 30,
stating that the roof of the hall in the third
story Of the city's engine house on the corner
of Adams and Second streets, of which tue
order above named are lessees, is in leaky
and otherwise bad condition, proposing that
If the city will extend their lease for ten
years the Order will repair. say BY recovering
the house, and taking the cost thereof out OF
Referred by Council and Board Of Aldermen
to their respective improvement Committees,
February 5, 1873.
By the same:
The petition Of Minderman, claiming $50
for damage done petitioner by the depreda-
tions Of goats running at large within the city
contrary to law. -, -,
and Board of Aldermen, february 8, 1873.
The applications of W z Mitchell, President,
and q earns, Secretary, School Board-the
of NJ. Gavin, lot 8. block So. Wellington street.
rented by the School Board for educational
purposes, be released from city tax SO long as
thus used, say for school purposes.
The second, report Of the school Board
in relation to the issuance of school bonds.
Referred to the Mayor, City Attorney and
Finance Committee of Council and Board of
Aldermen, February 5, 1873.
BY Councilman Chase:
The petition of Q A Stillman, asking per-
mission to finish the buildings that be has
partly built on the northwest corner Of Fourth
and Washington streets.
Laid on table by Council, February 5. 1873.
By Councilman Beehn:
The petition of p X Athy, Chief Of Police,
asking the appropriation by the city Of SIS for
the purpose OF having 800 copies of his late
annual report published in pamphlet form.
Adopted by Council and Board of Alder
men, February S, 1873.
By the same:
The communication of J Gordon. Chair
man Committee on Direct Trade. at Atlanta,
Ga requesting the General Council of the
city of Memphis to send delegation 10 the
convention to be held at Augusta. Ca, on the
second Tuesday in February. 1873.
Read and received, February 5, 1873.
By Councilman Norton:
The petition Of W l. Vance, asking the re-
moyal Of slaughter-house at the north end
of Tennessee street.
Referred to Chief Of Police By Council, with
instructions TO have the nuisance removed in
fnrr ~ viii he IF fha o-aN
Council heretofore had on the subject. Same
action by the Board Of Aldermen, Feb 5, 1873.
By the same:
The petition of w Vance, asking permits
sion to cover or repair with shingles the kitch-
en- wing Of his house. No 80 Madison street,
within the city fire limits.
Referred by Council and Board Of Aldermen
TO their respective Fire Committees. February
8, 1873.
The petition Of William Miller, chairman,
etc.. Board Of Trustees German Protestant
congregation, etc praying that the ground,
ETC., On which their house Of worship. on the
northeast corner of the alley between Jetier-
son and court streets, stands. be exempt from
taxation.
Prayer granted by Council February 5, 1873.
Referred to Mayor and City Attorney By
Board of Aldermen. February 8, 1873.
By Councilman White;
The petition Of J Wood proposing 10 settle
his suit for $4,000. in damages against the
city, for $50.
same action by Board Of Aldermen, February
s, 1873.
The petition or proposition Of Michael Gro
nan to accept 500 for his claim Of $500 against
the city, now in suit in the Second Chancery
Court. the city 10 pay all court costs.
Prayer granted by Council and Board Of
Aldermen, February 5, 1873.
By Councilman smith:
The petition Of sundry parties for the con-
struction Of a bridge on fernando street
where Webster street crosses the same.
Referred BY Council and Board Of Aldermen
70 their respective improvement committees.
February 5, 1873.
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas. II is rumored and talked in pub
lie that various officers Of the city government
are receiving more than their just comptnsa-
ton for services performed. and furthermore,
that there are various appointments made a.
Einecure positions for the friends Of those IN
power. Therefore. be IL
Resolved, That a committee Of ~ one from
the Board Of Aldermen and tgo az from the
Councilmcn be appointed to investigate said
rumors. and thereby relieve the public mind
Boards Of Aldermen and CounciImen proper
remedies 70 abate the same. That the com
mittee have power 10 send for any city en-
ploye and All papers that they may desire 10
have as evidence laid before them.
Adopted - Council, February S. 1874. Com
mittee-H clbrook and smith.
Adopted By Board Of Aldermen, February
s. ls73. ommities-hobtins.
By Councilman Drocschcrs
Whereas. Eor the purpose OF obtaining A
supply Of water for he City Hospital. il L
necessary TO extend the water mains from he
contemplated terminus, Opposite the end Of
Orleans street % said hospital. q distance Of
about 100 feet /. therefore, Be %
Resolved, That % the Water Company viii
furnish and lay co feet % aid mains, four
frrha- In finrnafrr the cffr viii furrfrh n~H