Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-07
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CRY Haul, Mrurnis. April 2, 1873.
Al a regular meeting Of the board Of Mayor
and Aldermen Of the city OF Memphis, on
Wednesday, April2, 1873; prssenl-llon. John
Johnson, Mayor, Mossrs. Chairman Cicalla.
Walsh, Robbins, Davis, pettiercw. Malatosta.
lin-by. burke and colligan, Aldermen.
a quorum being announced the Chairman
order aud had the roll Of Aldermen called.
1hcfeupnn the recorded minutes Of the pro-
ceelinrs of the Board Of Aldermen had on the
9Th and oh Of March, 1873. were rcad and on
motion adopted.
CONGREGATIONS.
The veto messarc Of Ills Honor Mayor john
son, IN relation 10 the extension and improve
ment Of Main street north nom suction street.
tne erection 81 bridge across Bayou dayoso.
etc, was read. received aud non-concurred IN
By the Board Of Aldermen but thereafter me
vote VI non concufrence was reconsidered by
the Boart without farther action az the time.
For particulars. reference i made 70 the pub
lished proceedings Of the Common Council OF
this date, April ,, lssa.
RKroRrs or STANDING COMMITTEES.
Upon the following; That the City Engineer
be instructed TO have made and graded that
portion of Beal street. between Shelby and the
elevator. and that the same be paved with
stone In a substantial manner. and that he be
instructed 20 advertise for bidders 20 execute
the same, and that u be let out TO the lowest
responsible party.
Amended by Alderman reltigrew;
That beal street be paved with stono from
Shelby 10 the elevator, and that Beal street,
from Shelby 20 Main, be repaired 9f new Me-
olson laid down, as may DO ordered by the In
provemont Committee. with the advice Of the
Engineer.
Referred by Council to Improvement Com
miuec and concnrfcd In by Board OF Alder
Your Joint Council aud Board Of Aldermen
improvement Committee recommend that
Beal street be paved from Main 10 the eleva-
tor with stone. ,,,,,,,,...,
Chairman Council Committee.
p. COLLIGAN.
Chairman Aldermen Committee.
ADOPTED BY Board with amendment April |
., 1913, aud c0ncurred in by Council April 2, |
1873.
Upon the following resolution. that the City |
Engineer be directed 70 receive bids for the /
paving Of Second street from the Nieolson /
pavement to Kerr street, and report TO this
Referred to Improvement Committee by
Council aud concurred in by Board Of Alder
Your Joint Council and Board Of Aldermen
Improvement Committee report that we re-
that this street be improved with
stone and gravel. and that the City Engineer
be instructed 10 advertise for bids and report
the same 20 the General Council.
WIN HEWITT,
Chairman Council Committee.
p. COLLIGAN,
Chairman Aldermen Committee.
Tabled by Board and conourrcd in by Coun-
ell, April ?. 1873.
Upon the following resolution, that Front
street, from Auction to Bayou bridge. be paved
with stone and that the City Engineer be in
structed 20 advertise for bids for the next
thirty days. the same being almost impossible.
Referred 10 Council Improvement Commit
tee and eoncnrred in By Board OF Aldermen.
March 6. 1873.
Your joint Council and Bosrd Of Aldermen
Improvement Committee recommend that the
street be planked at least twenty-four feet
w VIM. HEWITT.
Chairman Council Committee,
p. COLLIGAN,
Chairman Alderman COmmitte.
Adopted by Board Of Aldermen, April ?.
and reported non-eoncurred IN by Conneil,
April 3, 1873.
officers were read. received and ordered pub
ishod. to-wit: City COMPTROLLER, general and
linking fund report, City Treasurer. City Tax
Wharfmasier, City Recorder, Sta
ion-hOuse Keeper, Hospital Physician, city
md marine report, Chief Of Police, Chief of
Fire Department, City Engineer, genera! and
ward reports; City Inspector. general; City
Lumber Inspector, Sergeant-st-A Fms, Market ,
Masters, North and South Markets. and City
Dispensary. For particulars touching the I
oregOing reports reference is made to the ,
published proceedings Of this date, April 2, I
s73, where tbs reports will be found published J
n itemized form. !
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
The report Of the Committee on Accounts
vas read, received and adopted. For partic-
liars reference is made to the published pro- ,,
aadi m lre If "A lnUuril al La |
April 2, 1873.
thers, praying for the opening and Improving
4 Linden street, between Orleans and Walnut
Referred by Council to their Improvement c
committee March 5, 1873. Action Of Council
incurred in by Board Of Aldermen March G. !
Your Joint Council and Board Of Aldermen t
improvement Committee report that we rec .
mmend that this be referred to the City lngi- :
eer for information as to cost, etc; :
WM HEWITT, 4
Chairman Council Committee. I
PCOLEIGAN.
Chairman hiderlnen Committee.
Adopted BY Board of Aldermen April ?. 1873. I
elton cOncurred in by Council.
Upon resolution that the City Engineer be I
lstructed 10 cut ditch on Gayoso street. \
ON Clinton street Hestwardly, TO drain water 4
'om Clinton street TO the river.
Referred TO Improvement Committee by the 4
GARD Of Aldermen, December Z, 1872. Same
,ierence by Council December 4. 1872 7
YOnT joint Board Of Aldermen and Council
Improvement Committee report adversely. q
VIM. HEWITT, v
Chairman Council Committee. Il
p. C0LLI0AN, n
Chairman Aldermen Committee. Il
Adopted by Board Of Aldermen April 2, and c
incurred in by Council April 3. 1873. 0
Upon the petition Of B. Bayless and others C
rsp0sng 70 change the line Of Elliott street.
nd extend the same through to Causey street,
ie.
their respective Improvement Committees, G.
ebruary 5 and I. 1873.
The Committee report that the Mayor make
with parties interested 20 carry r,
It the petition as il applies to Elliott street j
est Of Causey street, and report,
WIZ. HEWITT,