The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-12-18

CRY COUNCIL, met Tuesday night, Dec. 10Th
Present John 3. Evans, pres dent pro TEN, P. B.
Hoge, Il. w Burke. W. j. Nelson, II. NJ. Guy,
w. IL. German, j. W. Ably.
A petition, which rad been presented from
Powell & Blrckley, aud otAers, asking for q
crossing on Augusta, opposite the American Ho-
tel, and referred to the street comrnittee, was re-
ported Cd adversely.
Messrs. Nelson and German regarded the i'm
provement asked for, as important, aud the mat
ter was referred back to the committee for
further consideration,
A paper read from George Harlan, jailor,
relative to the prisoners worked IN the chain
gang, and the additional expense and inconyen-
fence imposed on the iailor He asked for pro-
polionate compensation Tie Council determn-
ed to make an allowance OF 10 cts day for each
person SO worked Subsequently Mr.. Harlan
appeared before The council and declined the
proposition as totally inadequate. The matter
was referred to the Police committee
A petition was read from n Q. Gregory and
others, asking Tor an improvement on Bagby
street, now street opened in the western por-
ton of the city. twas determined to grant the
prayer of the petition, when ~ feet street Was
properly decided to the city
The account Of J. NJ. Lilly for surveys made Of
Augusta and intersecting st,seta, Sc, was again
before the council and disposed of by substitute
ing, on motion of Mr.. Witz S75 for $40.
An account of J. G. Lilly, for S53.SS for work
done as an engineer, previous to his election as
city engineer, was allowed.
The street committee recommended an appro-
priatisn Of $500, or SO much thereof as may be
necessary, for the building Of crib bridge on
New street, over Lewis creek. The recommen-
dation was approved by the council
This brought up the question Of Inc election Of
the extension of new street the railroad. After
some discussion and suggestions, definite action
was deferred until further information be OBJ
tanned IS to the right of way During the pend
ency Of the matter, Col. NJ. G. Hartman, who was
present, intimated that the combined passenger
depot would most prbaby be located at this
point.
The proper repairs of Augusta and Bever,
streets, and the duty of the Valley Turnpike ano
Park ersbnrg Turnpike companies in the premi-
SOS, was referred TO the street committee for en-
qqiry.
MIR. Hoge. from the committee on ordinances
reported an ordinance providing for improving
the straets and side walk and increasing the wa
ter supply of the city which was adopted. II
provided that $50. 600 be appropriated in cit,
bonds. in sums of 500 each, payable in 20 years
with the privilege of redeeming in Is years, ant
bearing 8 per cent. interest The bonds ant
coupons to be il regular series, and so marked
and receivable for taxes and all other dues to tn
city. The ordinance to be in force from it
passage.
proposition from Mr.. Evans to furnish TIL
four policemen over coats, vas referred to polio
committee.
A petition was presented for removal of cross
ing on church street, opposite Mrs Iaylars, AM
placing it opposite Mr.. SuinIersona. Referred
| street committee,
Jacob T. Parent rendered his resignation @
the office of City Sergeant, which on motion 0
Dir Hoge, was received and accepted
! The election 10 fill the vacancy being in order
Mr.. WITT nominated Levi Shaver. There hein!
no other nominations, on motion of Mr.. Hoge
Mr. Shaver was elected unanimously.
The position OF Engineer being vacant, an
an election in order, Mr.. German nominated
w. Hilbert, Mr. Nelson nominated j. ?. Long
and a paper was received from ar. Deneen, o
fering his services.
| A ballot resulted in the election Of Mr.. Lon
| by a vote of 5 to 8.
| The City ssrgeaa:'s esieial bond was fixed !
Sc eco.