The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-02-10

names OF the engineers anu HIcIIlcH 10
the Clerk of the city, who shall pay them
their wages monthly, upon the written
order of the uperintendent, and retain
the same out of the allowance made above
IL. The Wharf Master shall be allow
ed fifteen percent on all amounts collect
ed and pad over into the hands of the
city Receiver.
l.. For Clerk of the First Branch OF
Council, per annum, $500.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
\. WILKINSON,
Chairman Com. on Salaries.
The report of the committee on Saa-
rics was adopted with the exception of
the Wharfmastcr and the Assessor of the
Second district. The Wharfmasler was
amended 20 per cent instead Of
u per cent; the collector Of the Second
District $500.
\ Committee on Scales was appointed,
with Mrssrs. Horkhcimer, Kinghorn and
Hankc on the part of this Branch.
This Branch then adjourned.
FIRST BRANCH.
At the regular monthly meeting of
this Branch, held last night, the follow
inc gentlemen answered roll call. The
Mayor being absent, Dr. Baird presided:
Mcssrs. Hoffman, Wallace, Ulrich, Eyer
ter, Canadian, Blair, Cowan, Schambra,
and McAdams.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
,.l l,. 4 Ia, &,
of the standing committee on Finance
WAS not in accordance with the law rela-
ting to the same, the law requiring three
members from each Branch, whereas the
committee is now made up of two from
the First Branch and four from the
Second.
The report was, on motion Of Mr. Hall,
rcconsidcred and amended SO rs 10 refer
it back to the Mayor and President Of the
Second Branch to re-arrange the COM
mittcc 20 that it conform with the law.
The committee on Ordinances reported
an Ordinance which embodied An act Oh
the amendment appealing to the Legis-
laturc for an amendment to the charter
of the city of Wheeling which had for
lis object the power to the establishment
of work house, and for power to make
laws regulating same, &c, was read and
adopted.
The report of the standing committee
on Cemeteries and resolutions, in rea-
ton to Philip HIiserss bill and request,
was read and concurrcd in.
An ordinance To amend an ordinance
relating to the rules governing the
Council of the city, which refers to adj
iouruments, wits read and passed.
The corrected bond Of the Mayor elect
and the bonds of the Health Officer.
Wharf Master. City Surveyor and Street
Commissioner, were read and approved.
The reports of the Superintendent and
committee on Water Works, with the
resolutions annexed for the payments of
monthly bills, were read and concurrcd
in.
The reports of the committee on Streets
and Alleys aud the Street Commissioner,
with resolutions for the payment of
monthly bills, was rrad and concurren in.
The resolution by the committee, ask
ing further time for the consideration of
the appointment of IN Assistant Street
Commissioner was concurrcd in.
Mr.. Cowan offered Il resolution requr-
ing that the city Solicitor be directed to
require the Citizens Railway Company
to extend their track to the extreme
Southern limits of the city, by July 1st.
1875. or else compel them 10 tear up their
track. After some debate the resolution
was referred to the committee on Rail-
roads for further consideration, and to re-
port at the next meeting of Council.
Mayor Sweeney arriving took the chair.
DR.. Baird offered resolutions looking
to prompt and full settlement with Mr..
f. Unruh while acting as collector of
water rents after Mr.. Warden's deccase,
and for closing the accounts of Mark ct
Master Edwards, which was adopted.
The resolution of the committee on
Accounts, to see that hereafter semi
monthly settlements are had with the
Market Master, was adopted.
The resolution in reference to borrow
ing money for street paving purposes
and the legislation required thereon if
any, &c, was read and laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Blair, the resolution
was taken from the table, and recon-
sidcration had, and amended SO that the
committee on Ordinances shall first re-
port to Council the result of their inves-
LEGATIONS, before any other action is taken.
The report of the committee on Ac-
counts with resolutions for the payment
of monthly bills, was concurred in.
The report of the committee on Sala-
rie> was read, and the resolution which
relates to the amounts paid to Assessors
of Water Rents was amended so that the
sum paid to the Assessor of the Second
district be increased from $3.50 to 5000.
The Second Branch being ready to 20
into ioInt session FOR the election of CITY
Receiver, the First Branch adjourned to
the Second Branch Chamber. After the
election the First Branch retired to its
Chamber and quorum being present,
the business was proceeded with.
The request of the Street Commission.
cr that VIM Graham be paid 5000 for
macadamizing of 10th street, was read
and amended 80 that it be- referred TO
the committee on Streets and Alleys for
investigation and report.
\ message was received from the Sec
ond Branch stating that it adhered to lis
action in relation to the salary 10 be paid
the City Assessors, and a committee Of
conference requested. The chair APP
pointed Mcssrs. Baird. Wallace and Hall
from the First Branch. After short
absence the members of the committee
from the First Branch, returned with
the report that no agreement WAS had,
and so the matter stands.
The report of the committee in refer
ence to erecting new City Building was
concurred in.
The resolution 10 appoint a special