The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-25

ii. b. Ely, ii. ID. Ely, tPrest.) Hunt, Rice,
Jos. Smith and Patrick smytb,
A petition was presented, signed by Al cit-
zens, recommending that John w. Hill,
{night watchman On Onion street, be placed
on the police force.
Mr. II. D. Ely moved the communication
be laid on the table for the present. Agreed
to.
A communication was read, signed by
John &. Coryell, offering himself as 4 candi-
date for the position Of policeman Of one Of
the police districts.
On motion, received and laid on the table,
for the present.
A petition was presented signed by four citi-
zens, calling tho attention Of Council to the
pecuniary sacrifice heretofore made by the
medical gentlemen who have held the office
| of City Physician, the salary being insufficient
to procure the necessary medicines for the
legal poor, and asking Council to grant an
additional appropriation Of $500 for medi-
ciues to.be furnished by the city druggists,
on the prescription Of the City Physician.
On motion, received aud laid on the table.
Mr.. Fl b. Ely moved that the ordinance
entitled, An ordinance fixing the salaries of
city officers, be taken up and read for the
information of Council. The ordinance was
then read.
Mr.. Ii, B. Ely moved that tho ordinance be
recommitted to the Laws and Ordinance Com
mittee. Agreed to.
Mr.. Jos. Smith moved that the ordinance
entitled " An ordinance to proside for licen-
sing and regulating wholesale liquor dealers
in the city Of Lambertvile;H be taken up on
Cd reading. Agreed tn.
The ordinance was first read as Il whole,
then taken up by sections and acted upon.
Section 1st Mr.. Boozer moved to amend, to
strike out tho word, "cider spirits.' Lost.
The remaining sections were read without
further amendments.
There being some misunderstanding on the
Clerks parts to the ordinance having passed
istreading at the previous meeting and not
being SO recorded.
Mr.. JOS Smith moved that the vote to take
the ordinance up on I'd reading be reconsider
ed. Agreed to.
Mr.. Jos. Smith moved the ordinance pass
oy tiefC Ou 1Sb tCdutiiB. ASicCu w.
On motion, the ordinance entitled &c A sup
plement to an ordinance to provide for the
REIMBURSEMENT of the grade of certain streets
and their improvements, passed Sept. 6, 1885,
was taken up read a second time, considered
by sections and agreed to.
On motion of Jos. Smith,, was taken up on
Sd and final reading, and passed as follows :;
Ayes-Arnett, Ii. B. Ely, II. d. Ely, Rice
n Inns Smith n Navc-Rarrf,n
Hunt and Patrick Smyth. A.
| Mr.. IL. b. Ely moved that after approval
by the Mayor, the ordinance be published in
both city papers, according to law. Agreed to.
The Lamps and Gas Committee in reference
| to lamp post asked for by residents on Button
wood street and vicinity reported as follows
Your committee recommend that the petit
tion be granted, and that the lamp post be
erected at point to be fixed by the Chair
man of the Lamps and Gas Committee.
Mr.. II. b. Ely moved the report be accept
ed and the lamp post be placed as designated.
Agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Jos. Smith, proceeded to
nominate and elect city officers for the
ensuing year.
On motion the elections to be decided by
Uipd Uoco vote. Agreed to.
/ For City Observation-Disclosures as follows:
Levi Brown--named by IL. b. Ely-Ely K.
Soliday by j. Ii. Boozer.
| Vote rs follows
For Brown-Arnett, II. B. Ely, II. D. Ely,
Rice and JOS Smith. 5.
For Solliday-Barron, Boozer Hunt and
Patrick Smyth. A.
Mir. Brown receiving the majority of the
votes cast, was declared elected City Treas
urer.
For Receiver of Taxes-7Mr. Jos. Smith
presented the name of Mr.. Miles Matthews,
Vote as follows
For Matthews-Arnett, Barron, Boozer, II.
B. Ely, Rice, III. ID. Ely, Jos. Smith and Pat
rick Smyth. s. Hunt having no choice.
Mr.. Matthews receiving the majority Of tho
votes cast, was declared elected Receiver of
Taxes.
For City Solicitor, nominations as follows
Chas. A. Skillnan--named by Jos. Smith.
Lambert II. Sergeant-named by Jos. II.
Boozer.
Vote as follows
For Skillman-Arnett, II. B. Ely, II. D.
Ely, Rice and jos. Smith. g..
For Sergeant Barron, Boozer, Hunt and
Patrick Snfyth. a
votes cast, was declared elected City Solici-
For City INSTRUMENTATION as fol
lows
WIN. Wetherill--named by II. B. Ely
Theo. II. Studdiford-named by j. II.
Boozer.
Vote rs follows
For Wetherill-Arnett, II. B. Ely, Fl. d.
Ely, Rice and Jos. Smith. 5.
For Studdiford -Barron Boozer, Hunt and
Patrick Snyth. A.
DR.. Wetheri receiving the majority of the
votes cast, was declared elected City Physi-
clan.
For Pound Representations as follows:
Isaac W. CleveDger--n named by Arnett.