The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-18

but that we have been hardened by sad expe-
ence which teaches us that IL oxygen we're dis
pensed on the same plan rs are the premiums Of
our bonded system, newspaper men would find 1t
difficult to draw breath.
THE COUNCIL MEETING.
The objection to the acceptance OF the bids for
supplying the city with fatboat OF coal for the
use OF the Waterworks, came from Administers
tor Brown, who thought that the lowest bid 80
cents per bsrrel-was too high, the city having
purchased at 35 cents last year. There was no
hurry about the matter, for he was informed that
there Was enough coal on hand to last for ninety
days.
Administrator Edwards wished to press the
matter, because by the time the supply on hand
was exhausted the city might have to pay from
60 to rs cents.
THE DRAW BRIDGES
gave rise to another short debate, on the resol1-
ton that they should be transferred from the
Department OF improvements to the Department
OF Commerce, in accordance with the opinion OF
the City Attorney. Mr.. McOaffrey opposed the
transfer Of the bridges from his department to
that Of Mr.. Cavsnac. He thought that the
tinuation Of the streets, and therefore should be
under his supervisors; that the Council should
not act according to the opinion Of the City AT.
torney, given from a technical consideration OF
the provisions Of the city charter which were, at
best, ambiguous.
Mr.. McOaffrsy also seemed, in bic remarks, to
fear that the proposition might be intended
FOR PARTISAN PURPOSES.
AT all events he could not see that any benefit
would inure to the city by the change; IL any
economy to the city GOULD be effected by 1t, he
would gladly receive the information
Mr.. Cavanac replied
THAT A SAVING
of $3.50 per month could be effected.
Mr.. McCaffrey said that he was curious to know
how 80 much could be economical on an expense
of &540 month"; which was the pay of the twelve
bridge-keepers.
McOaffrey's department, asserted that they
showed that there were thirteen bridge keepers;
twelve at $45 q month each, one at $62 and SUI
perintendent of bridges at $40; that there were
rolls as connected with the bridges; the total pay
Of all these men amounting to $500 10.
MIR. McArFREY EXPLAINED
that the pay roll related to 9 period prior to the
adoption Of the contract system, and that the
laborers and carpenters had since been dis
charged, leaving only the bridge keepers and the
superintendent, tho salary Of the latter having
even been reduced to $75 per month.
Mr.. Cavanac closed the debate by saying that
he would economize at least the amount paid to
the superintendent. At oil events the law said
that the bridges over the navigation canals
should be
UNDER HIS SUPERVISION;
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resolution. On the call OF the roll there being
. tie, COL Denis, acting Mayor, cast his vote in
favor OF the transfer, remarking at the same
time that he could not do otherwise in the face
OF the city charter and the opinion Of the City
Attorney.
The session continued to be interesting, Ad-
ministrator McOafftey now rising and Offering an
ordinance (see Council proceedings) providing for
q directory for the conduct OF the House Of
Refuge.
Mr.. Diamond objected to the Introduction Of
the ordinance, saving that he understood it to be
the rule Of the City Council to reject anything
that might be
IN DIRECT ANTAGONIST
with the provisions of the charter, and he refer
red to section 9. article s, which reads that the
House Of Refuge shall be under his supervision,
as Administrator Of Police.
Administrator Cavanac took the floor and asked
Administrator McCaffrey il there were any res
sons to believe that the House of Refuge was i'm |
properly conducted, and il there were any
charges brought
AGAINST THE MANAGEMENT.
Mr.. MoOaffrey replied that If there we're any |
ne would say SO, when the ordinance came up |
Tor adoption.
Mr.. Cavsnac repeated his questions, Mr.. Nc |
Oaffrey replying that he was simply introducing |
IN ordinance at this time, whereupon the Coun.
,il adjourned.
Surveyor d Hemecourt reports that building |
Ut the corner of Esplanade and Peace streets is |
n diiapidated condition and should be torn
DOWN.