Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-14

A New Proposition Concerning ~
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thorough Sewerage Systematic
HorkhOuse Bfii Passes its Third
Reading.
Tie Board Of Common Council met In
regular session at 8 O'Clock last night,
President Lindsey in the chair.
ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL.
A communication was received from the
Mayor transmitting proposition OF DR..
James Hogle to take charge Of the st. Vim
cent Hospital. The communication, and
propOstiOn were received and referred TO
the Hospital Committee.
REPoRTs.
The report of the Finance Committee
was read, and the accounts Of the various
departments allowed.
The reports of the various city officers
were received and filed.
The WaterworSs Committee made IT,
poIt recommending the purchase of new
engines and pumps for the waterwOrks.
The report of the special committee 10
whom was referred the petition of various
citizens in the Tenth Ward, praying that
water-pipe may be laid on Locust street,
was received.
PETITIONS.
Petition of 10 citizens calling attention
TO the fact that lot had been appropriated
10 South Nashville upon which TO erect a
public schOOlhouse for white children, and
that said lot was now occupied by a colored
school. The petitioners pray that school
house for colored children may be provided
out of the school fund. Referred.
Petition Of w. e. Smith, praying for the
removal Of nuisance on DemOnbreun
street. Received, and the City Marshal or
dered to abate the nuisance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Resolution to dispense with one of the
guards employed at the Workhouse. Re-
jected.
Bill providing for the appointment Of an
assistant for the City Attorney. Passed
second reading.
Bill TO repeal chapter I, section ], Of
I.ellyett's Digest. Referred TO a special
committee, consisting Of COuncilmen Lit
terer. Towles and Martin.
Bill directing the City Engineer to fur
nish maps, protiles, plans and other docu-
ments necessary TO prepare thorough sys-
ten of sewerage for the city. Passed third
reading.
Bin instructing the City Engineer to
widen the grade on each side Of Jefferson
street between Summer and Cherry streets.
Passed second reading.
Bill 10 empower the Street Oyerseer to
select the street force. Passed third read
ing.
Bill 10 appropriate $50 to pay John Cox
for services rendered the city in the Fire
DEPARTMENT. Passed third reading under
a suspension Of the rules.
BUSINESS FROM THE OTHER BOARD.
Bill providing for the better and more
economical management Of the workhOuse.
The bill was amended by the Board Of Al
dermen so as To take effect from Sept l.,
and the Common Council concurred in the
amendment.
Bill appropriating $4,000 to purchase a
new engine for the waterwOrks, and to lay
an eighteen-inch main from the reservoir
to the Public Square, the same TO be sub
mitted to a popular vote Of the people.
Passed first reading.
Resolution inStructing Street Oyerseer
TO repair an alley in the Third ward, be
tween High and College streets. Adopted.
A communication was received from the
CITY Tax Assessor asking that the tract
known as the free territory be surveyed.
Referred.
Resolution to allow r. ii. Foley to run
an express wagon for six months without
license. Adopted.
Resolution TO retain the Waterman at the
Island at a salary of $50 per month. Laid
on the table.
Bill prohibiting liquor dealers from rent
ing rooms to bawdy women, giving balls
g. 1t al fhartR IN lnifnr
around their premises. Passed first read
ing.
Bill 10 furnish policemen with blank
books in which they are required TO make
a note OF all defective sidewalks, ETC., and
report to the captain who shall notify the
Marshal, who shall Immediately remove
the same. Passed first reading.
Bill providing for the redistricting of the
city. Passed third reading.
NEW BUSINESS
By Councilman Moore-ResolutiOn in
strlcting street Oyerseer to grade and maca-
damize Humphreys street between Frank
lin and Martin streets. Adopted.
By Councilman Gaut-Bill to lay water
pipe on Locust street and Ia discontinue
the same on McNairy street. Passed third
reading.
by councilman tTdOu-Dili 10 make "
unlawful for cigar dealers and keepers Of
ice cream saloons to keep open on the
Sabbath. Passed first reading.
BY Councilman Gaut-ResOlutiOn re-
quiring the City Attorney To collect all
money due the city, paid out for improve
ments, the expense of which should be
borne by individuals. Adopted.
BY Councilman AmbrOse-ResOlutiOn Ia
erect a gas post on Madison street. Re
ferred.
By Councilman Reddick-ResOlutiOn TO
grade Shankland street. Referred.
By Councilman Miller-Bill appropriate
ing $50 to erect three gas lamps on Union
street. Referred.
By Councilman Reddick-Bill appropri-
ating $3.50 to lay 600 feet of finch water
pipe On Cedar street. Passed first reading.
BY Councilman Reddick-ResOlutiOn to
gravel Spruce street from Cedar to Line,
Referred.
The Board then adjourned until the next
regular meeting.