New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-31
Department Of Waterworks, and
Public Buildings. .............
1850 90
$34,625 80


Public Buildings. 1850 90
Grand total. .S34,625 80
Resolred, That the sum of s2l49 be and
| is hereby appropriated to the legal repre-
senta.ives of McCerren & Co. in full settle
ment OF claim for commissions ss auc-
tl0neers in selling the city markets in the
year 1866, and the Administrator of Public
Accounts warrant for the same, receivable
in payment of back taxes as provided in Or
dinance No. 34lO, Administration series.
| the same is hereby appropriated IN tavOr OF
Lacey & Butler, attorneys 1t law. for the
balance of their fee in defending Louis A.
| Witt, late mayor, and John Calhoun, Rob.
ert Brewster, Charles Fitzenreiter and
Louis Schneider, late administrators. in
suit No. 4786, Fifth Distric. Court, entitled
John J. Hays vs. r. Brewster ct al,
and in suit No. 26 GAG; Superior District
Court, entitled John j. Hays vs. city of
New Orleans ct al. az authorized by ordi-
nance No. 2842, Administration series. and
that the Administrator of Public Accounts
warrant on the Administrator of Finance
in payment of the same whenever there
shall be money in the city treasury to the
credit Of the appropriate fund, and not
otherwise appropriated.
By Mr.. Bertoli, for Mr.. Landry, read and
referred to the committee Of the whole:
the city of New Osleans, That the Crom-
we'll, New York and New Orleans steam
ship line shall have and enjoy the right of
erecting and using tor the landing and pro-
lection of goods going to and coming from
the steamships of said line, shed or sheds
over certain parts of the le0ee, situated be-
tween the wharf now orcupied and used by
said steamship line, and the tracks Of the
New Orleans, Mobile and Texas railroad,
and between the prolongati0n toward
shore of the upper and lower lines of said
wharf; all az per diagram herewith sub
mitted to the Common Council.
Be it further ordained, That said shed or
sheds shall be erected in q strong, durable
and ornamental manner, according to plans
and specifications to be submitted to the
City Surveyor for approval that they shall
have iron columns and slate roofs, and
shall have ample drive ways between the
outside row of columns and the wharf, and
between the inside row of columns and the
railroad; that they shall not be inclosed, ex-
cept such small spaces as may be needed
for offices, and that they shall have such
height and arrangement OF freight plat
forms, as will allow vehicles to pass through.
Also, that while in possession of said com.
pany, said sheds shall be kept in good order.
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steamers shall have and enjoy the sole
right of landing and protecting freight under
said sheds during the continuance of the
privilege conferred by this ordinance.
Be it further ordained, That if at any
time the city Of New Orleans should change
the landing of said New York and New
Orleans steamship line, then the said com.
pany shall have the privilege of removing
any and all improvements made by them
OF t1SosR Inn SN< Inv. \
at their own expense.
Mr.. Landry entered and took his seat in
the Council.
From James Koppel for salary while act
ing ss fifth justice of the Peace. New Or
leans. Canal and Banking Company, COM
planning Of certain buildings on Canal
avenue obstructing public street. To the
City Attorney to report to the committee
of the whole.
From Workingmen and Mechanics, pray
ing the Council to furnish them with work. |
Wharf bondholders proposing to take wharf |
contract of the hands of the present lsssees |
on certain conditions. 70 the committee of |
the whole.
From residents on Constantinople street !
and on Marengo street, between ST. Charles |
and Magazine streets, praying that the |
dition of tbs street be abated. To the Ad-
ministrator Of Improvements.
From Theo. H Lewis and R. K. White,
executors and g. w. Randolph for reduc-
ton of assessments. To the Administrator
Of Assessments.
From Jules Victor, to erect a small shed
On neutral ground on Poydras street. To
the Administrator of Police.
Ths foilowing communication was read.
ordered spread on the minutes, and re-
Eerred to the committee of the whole:
New ORLEANS. May %, 1876.
70 the City Council OF New Orleans
Your petitioner respectfully represents to
-FOUR honorable body that he resides ad-
dining the Metairis Ridge City Park, near
;he Bayou St. John; that he keeps pasture
Tor cattle; that one jules Lanabare and
Jean Marie Saux, keepers or guardians of
laid City Park, which is under the admin
strati0n Of James Lewis and others, are
laily receiving in pasture in said City Park
,attle, horses and mules, for Which COM
is received at usual monthly
'ates and receipts given accordingly. This
your petitioner believes is is contrary to
aw. and which your petitioner respectfully
'ubmits to the consideration of your hon
'rable body. JAMES BORGE.
CENTRAL DEPARTMENT METROPOLITAN PoLIcE,}
New Orleans May %, 1876. 5
Ion. iarles j. Leeds Mayor. city Of Few Orleans
SIR have the honor to inform you that
he Board of Metropolitan Police this day
appointed DR.. E S. Drew, surgeon of police, |
nee DR.. j. B. Cooper, resigned, to take
fleet June l, 1876 By order of the board. |
w. MYERS, Chief Clerk.
The Council then adjourned
J. 81. HARDY. Secretary.