The Portland daily press., 1873-03-11

The fO.lOWlug OIuSis WcIt pdcStQ. 1udt
the rules and orders of the last Board of
Mayor and Aldermen be adopted by this
Board until otherwise ordered. That the
rules and orders of the preceding City Coun-
Gil be and are hereby adopted by this City
Council. That all unfinished business of the
last City Council which was referred to this
City Council be referred at once to the appro-
pirate committees when appointed. That the
appropriate committees composed of members
OF the City Council continue by majority to
approve in writing bills and claims against the
city referred to them for approval before the
payment thereof, That a committee of two
on the part of this Board, with such as the
Common Council may join be appointed to
contract with some suitable person to print
the annual reports of the several departments
of the City Government for the past municipal
year. The Mayor appointed Aldermen Glenn
ents of 6 and Goold of 2 the committee on
the part of this Board. The bond of G. H.
Hall as city constable was approved. mes
sage was received from the Council announce
ing that that Board had organized by the cleo
ton of S. Il. Small as President and B.
Barnes, Jr., as Clerk.
1t was ordered that a committee of two on
the part of this Board be appointed with such
of the Common Council as may Join to revise
and prepare the Municipal Register together
with the rules and orders of each Board.
Alderman Sampson of Ward and York of
were appointed said committee on the part of
this Board.
The Board then proceeded to a permanent
organization and Alderman Clement of Ward
6 was elected Chairman. The vote stood
Whole number of votes,
Necessary for choice,
Edwin Clement had,
Micah Sampson had,
The Council was notified of the organiza-
ton of this Board and adjourned until 10
pm.
I'm Board Of Common Council.
The Couacil came to order with Fox of
Ward in the chair and proceeded to effect
permanent organization. Hale of 6, Knight
of 2, and Brunei of were appointed to re-
the Council who subsequently reported that
the whole number of votes east was IS.
Necessary for choice 10. Stephen r. Small
of Ward I had IA and H. w. Gage of Ward
had 4. Mr.. Small was declared elected.
On taking the chair he signifed his accept
ance in few words and thanked the council
for the honor conferred upon him. Council
men Randall of l, Gage of 4, and Green of.
were appointed committee to receive, sort
and count votes for Clerk, who subsequently
reported the whole number of votes cast 10,
all of which were for B. Barnes, Jr., who &C.
cepted the office in an appropriate manner.
A message was then sent to the Board of AL
dermen announcing the organization of this
Board. Councilman Perry moved that the
Rules and Orders of the last Council gov
ern this one until otherwise ordered. Mes
sage was received from the Board of Alder
men announcing the organization of that
Board, also that they had adjourned until
IL o'clock in the evening for the purpose of
electing city officers. Papers from the Upper
Board were received and passed in concur
renee. Councilmen Brunei of 8, Perry of S
and Gage of were added to the committee to
contract with some suitable persons to print
the Annual Reports of the City Government
for the ensuing year. The same gentlemen
were added to the committee Of the Board of
Aldermen to revise and prepare the Munich
pal Register for the ensuing year. Ad-
journed.
Evening.
Both Boards met in the evening as by APP
pointment.
Mayor and Aldermen.
The Mayor in the chair, full Board pres
ent.
The bond of Stephen %. Hall as constable,
was received and approved.
The petition of Brown Thurston & Co., to be
appointed city printers, was referred to the Com
mittee on Printing.
A messenger was sent to the Common Coun-
ell proposing joint convention for the purpose
of electiEg subordinate city officers. mes
sage being received from the council, concur
ring in the proposition, the members of the
Board left their seats On the return of the
Board the Mayor appointed Durgan D. Crib
bins special policeman without pay, James S.
Gould Superintendent of Burials George w.
Parker City Marshal, Cyrus K. Bridges and
Charles A. Williams, Deputy Marshals. The
appointments were confirmed
The Alderman from Wnrd then moved to
reconsider the confirmation of marshal and
deputies. A reconsideration was voted. Then
the nominations were laid upon the table.
Common Council.
The Board was called together by the Clerk,
B. Barnes, Jr.
The President, Mr.. Small, being absent,
Councilman Henry Fox of ward 6, was chosen
President pro tenn.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
A paper from the upper Board was presented
in concurrence.
A communication was received from the up.
message sent in return.
The members of the upper Board came in and
took seats.
After the dissolution of the convention the
Board adjourned
I'm Joint Convention.
The two Boards met in joint conventio on and
proceeded to the election Of subordinate city
officers, The following officers were elected:
City Clerk-Hosea l. Robinson
Treasurer and Collector-Henry W. Hersey.
Auditor Cyrus NOVEL;.
Messenger T. Ingraham.
City Solicitor-Charles f Libby
City REPRESENTATION A. Goodwin.
Commissioner of Streets Theron Fl. Pay
Visifino Officar-Tosanh Short