The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-01-22

ent. John B Evans, president pro tenn, Hoge,
R Burke, R M Guy, W H Gorman, W AL
by, J Nelson 1 Witt and Heber Ker.
At the suggestion of Mr. Guy, Colonel Skin
ner, who was present, was requested to explain a
proposition he had made to the Council. 1t was
in substance, bat he proposed to loan to the city
from $500 to 5000, for which registered cou
pom city bond would be issued to him, to con-
struct curling and pavement On Prospect street
from Augusta street, to point on Prospect street
opposite A 7 Gilkesons. Col. stated that he
had been living at his present residence for II
years. and that he had paid taxes for the i'm
provement and expense cf the city to over ST.
900, yet the means of access to his residence was
nothing more than common mud road. There
were at least fifteen other property owners in the
vicinity who would De benefited by the proposed
Improvement, besides himself, &c. After som
discussion, Mr.. Burke offered resolution which
was adopted, that the proposition of C oil. Skinner
be accepted under the ordinance, and that the
amount be fixed at 5000.
Mr.. Ker. offered a resolution. appropriatnp
$40, much Oft as is necessary, to make dou-
BILE crossing on Beverly street opposite the Epis-
copal church Referred to street committee.
The report of Superintendent of Water Works
was presented and 1eceiyed.
Mr.. Guy made 2 report from the water com
mittea, on the supply of water, &c, recommend
ing the employment Of a hydraulic engineer, to
make surveys and estimates as to the probable
cost of providing an ample supplyTof water for
the city, from the Donaghe spring. The subject
matter. under resolution of Mr.. Nelson, referred
to water comn,ittee with authority to act
Mag Elder city attorney, made report in re
gard to deed from Col Hartman of certain
groundsto open New Street The report was
minute ard complete. showing that there were
conflicting views to the scope of the deed, SC
The matter vas referred to street committee With
instruction to have the city engineer to make ex-
animation of the exact boundaries of certain
deeds, &c., and how much of certain grounds
would be embraced in the 40 feet street.
City Engineer reported list of property ow-
ners before whose premises improvements haG
been MADE on Church street On the two and three
ffths principle.
Mr.. Guy from committee on Police, reported iE
favor Of allowing Geo. Harlan 20 cents per day
extra for board of chain gang, while actually EN-
ployed by the city. Adopted.
Mr.. Burke from committe of safety, reported
adversely to application of Mrs. Boen to put up
a structure within fire limits
petition was presented from citizens, asking
street to be opened from Green to Frederick
Streets Referred
Retitioc was presented from w. S Stuff as
to sale OF fish, oysters and vegetables. Referred
to market committee
y. Gooch petitoned for the privilege O
burning brick kiln on his lot between Mrs Dun
dore and Ii. 3. Mshie. Referred to safety com
mittee
| fetlxlons weEe presented from Paul Richter
Hunter u Co., for selling Ag cultural Imple
ments, and J. ]. Christian fer abatement of Ii
cense tag. Referred to Finance Committee. AL
So from ). Doom Bro, as to selling meats.
Referred to market committee
paper was fead from T. NJ Carroll, Treasur
er, enclosing a letter from A. H. Il. Stuart. mott
Tying that he had transferred to W. L.. Clarl
$4,000 city registered bonds, and asking that cor
rectlon be made in certificate Of interest. Re
ferred to Finance Committee.