The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-08-06

collector" does not expressly make IL
such collectors duty, nor authorize him
to "colect such special assessments
and although the "Hevised Ordinances"
Oh. 2, p. u, ETC., providing (sec. p for
appointment OF "city collector" by the
mayor and council, fail to define the du~
ties OF such collector, yet, am OF the
opinion that II such collector were ap-
pointed, he would, under O proper con-
struction Of said SEE. 100, ch. "a, be re-
garded as "the officer authorized TO col
lect such special assessments" but to
save all question, IL would have been the
safer course to have so provided In the
ordinances.
FOurth-The treasurer, under sec. l07,
Oh. "a, r. S, (see Revised Ordinances. p.
36, sec. 20) might by ordinances be au-
thorized to collect such assessments, but
| do not tind that he has been so author
lied.
Fifth-In the absence of the appoint
ment of "city collector" or of further
legislation on the part of the city coun-
Gil or state legislation, In my opinion
there Is no "Otficer authorized to collect
such special assessments and therefore
no one to whom you can legally direct
or deliver said warrant, or any warrant
for the collection OF special assessments.
Respectfully yours.
WIN. B. GILBERT
Corporation Counsel.
Alderman Wood moved that the COM
munication be published with the pro-
ceedings, placed upon record and refer
red to the ordinance committee with In
structions to prepare and report an ordi-
nance in conformity Herewith. Carried.
A communication was read from
Charles J. Canda, giving notice of iudg.
ment recovered by him against the city OF
Cairo, on the Goth day OF February, 1877,
for 81 ,73S 81 and costs of suit, and asking
TOR the levy and assessment to pay such
Judgment, costs, &c.
Alderman Halliday moved that the
communication be referred to the corpor.
alton council for advice as to the proper
course to pursue In the matter. Carried.
Bond and contract of w. +. and l.. G.
Schuckers, for the city printing for the
term of one year from August lat, 1877,
was read, and on motion of Alderman
Wright, approved.
PROPOSALS..
The following bids for street filing
were opened and read:
Bid OF James Ross proposing
to do the filling on CONNER
cial avenue, between Goth and 26th
streets tor Al cents per cubic
yard and between 30th and 3ist streets,
A cents per cubic yard; of Richard Ma
son on same avenue and streets 40 cents
per cubic yard, and between 3Oth and
3lst streets, same avenue, AZ cents per
cubic yard.
On motion OF Alderman Wood the
bids we're referred to nommittee on
streets.
State and city liquor bonds Of the fol-
lowing persons were.read and approved,
viz:
David Barry, John Gates, Peter Saup,
Amanda. Jaeckel, Mrs. Margaret
Walker, too sets, Charles Ptifferling,
James Greaney, Fritz Scheler. LOUIS
Herbert, Patrick Clancy, Jos. F. Roma.
kcr, l.. scott, John Scheel, and John
Keohler.'
The Mayor reported the names of
the following persons releas-
ed by him from jail, viz:
John Foley, Miles King, James
Orange, and Mary Scott, from sundry
reasons that warranted him in so doing
and beneficial to the Interests of the city.
The special committee appointed under
resolution at a special meeting July 20,
1877, to prepare and present to the coun-
Gil resolutions OF respect to the memory
of Mr.. j. McGauley, reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions. viz:
WHEREAS. The members OF this council
huNV uNu VIM A'CIuSo vi 'cCp
regret and sorrow OF the death of their
fellow member, Mr.. j. McGauley, and
desire to, In manner fitting, express and
record the great loss they tel they have.
IN common with all of our cillz1ns, there.
by suffered.
Resolved, That while recognizing the
business OF lin who dU,th all things
WE'LL we feel that the untimely taking
of of our young and active brother, this
council has been eprived of most use
full and efficient member. and our city of
an honorable and exemplary citizen.
Resolved, That with his bereaved
and sorrow stricken tam ly. we
do most earnestly and sincerely sympa.
thize in their great atfliction.
Resolved, That copy OF these resolu-
lions be furnished by the clerk to the
bercaved family, and that the same be
placed upon the journal, and published
with the proceedings.
Alderman Wright moved to adopt the
resolutions and that the same be spread
upon the minutes. Carried.
On motion OF Alderman Lancaster,
council adjourned. J.B. PILLS,