Daily Republican., 1879-05-09

stW0I dCTOSb buPOhs otAOVbS bouA sho
intersection Of Fourteenth street TO con-
meet with the sewer across Delaware
Avenue.
Mr.. Chandler opposed the resolution,
saying that the sewer built as specified
would take it through private property.
He thought it better to have it right
down DUPONT street
Mr.. Payntsr moved to amend the ro.
to read that Council when it ad-
journ, adjourn to meet at the place in
question. at $50 O. clock Saturday after
noon. Adopted.
Mr.. Townsend offered resolution d.
rectiDg the Street Commissioner to take
up and relay the bed of Market street
between Front street and Market street
bridge, cost 500.
Mr.. McGlinchey raised point of Or
der that all work of that kind called
for advertising for proposals.
Mr.. Townsend then had the street
commissioner instructed to advertise
for proposals for the work.
SMALL sQUALL.
Mr.. Townsend called up for its third
reading, the ordinance to amend the
ordinance providing for the care of
the Streets lanes and allies of the city"
The only amendment is that, increas-
ing the term of Street commissioners
from one to three years.
Mr.. Taylor.-When the ordinances
was presented last year to increase the
terms OF Auditor and City Solicitor from
one to three year opposed it then,
and from principle | must oppose this
also, If the Democrats have a good
Street Commissioner, they can re-elect
him from year to year and if the one
who fills the Office belongs to an oppo-
site party it makes DO difference. l op-
pose this because the Street Commits
sioner will be a Democrat after all,
the ordinance amounts to nothing; as
long as the Democrats continue in office
they can keep there man in, but as
soon as the Republicans hold the reins,
they can repeal the ordinance if it is
passed at this time.
Mr.. Norton-I have not forgotten the
ordinance that was passed by the Re-
publicans making the office of City
Solicitor last three years. If that was
good for that party it is equally good
that We do likewise. The gentleman
says he opposed that ordinance offered
by the Republicans; he did it because it
was contrary to his party.
Mr.. Taylor-Gnterrupting) And op-
pose this because it is not favorable to
the party.
Mr.. Norton, (continuing) For my
part wish the offices could be filled
and be done with and ii we can make
them longer the less bother it will be
to us.
Mr., Taylor-When the other ordi-
nance was upthe gentleman thought il
was terrible thing for the Republicans
to extend the term of office.
Mr.. Norton--Certainly, the Republi-
cans said it was good and what's good
for the goose is good for the gand-r
Let US do likewise.
Mr.. Taylor--Why don't you make
the offices last 20 years why not give
life lease extend them all extend
the Office OF Chief Engineer.
Mr.. Norton (interrupting)-l was
thinking Of Offering an ordinance te
that effect to night.
Mr.. Taylor (sarcastically)-The gen
tleman was thinking of it! And ye'
an ordinance for that was presented
several months ago! This ordinance is
introduced, not because it is necessary
but because a certain gentleman ex.
poets to be elected Street Commissioner
If we are in powers year afterward,
and if hs is a good man, we can re-elect
him.
Mr.. Paynter-I will oppose the ordi
nance because | opposed a similar one
offered by the Republicans; | oppose
it on principle. 1t is better to have thu
terms for one year, for then when yor
get good man you can re-elect hin
but one who does not suit cannot b'
gotten rid of so soon under this propo
sition. Whether you pass the ordinance
or not, if the other side comes in they
as the victors will want the spoils.
Mr.. Norton-As the gentleman said
the victors will want the spoils, to thu
victors belong the spoils," and that''
what we are after, (laughter.)
The ordinance passed by the follow
ing vote:
Ayes-Adams, Downing, Guthrie
Jones, Knight, Lynch, Norton, Price
Rowe, Townsend, Wood, Walton ane
Mr.. Presidential.
Nays-Chandler, Evans, Hart, Tay
lor, McGlinchey, and Paynter-6.
!Absent-Moore-l.
Council then adjourned.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were read anc
orders directed to be drawn for th'
amounts:
Fanny McKeowan S6325; John Madden
1856. rs; Washington Club Stables $l8, Samue
Brad ford S2l2. 50; Thomas Farmer 81, go; Alex
Cummins $e8; X. H. Cook $l75; John F. Bee
son 1920. Jas. G. File 81; Thomas poughert,
S46 rs; James +. TruynOr 1852; Rondolpl
Peters $6 Dennis Ruger $64.63 George Dui
fy $35.75; Martin keough $3o.4S; samuel wa
guire $3.50 ss; James Nlubrine $oi.e2; Nea
duffy slO5s7; James Murphy $lSO'Ss; James
Murray $8l, ,ls; James Bro, VIZ; lame! IA na
Murray $4l.o4; William Simmons $soo9
Speaknan & Bro, sls.34; James II. Begg'
S2o4; p Carberry $26.7a; pavis& Bro, $3.50 70
james McKendrick S23l.os; Francis Vincen
50; @. +. Thomrs 4 Co.. $3,SH Betsy Morris
$3.50; Vim. Sellers & Co., $.25; Glatts Il Eek
o $2l; Edward Green $3.50; John W. HOP
kins $57. 40; Il. L. CLARK, SO; Chapman valve
90, $l4s. 50; Diamond state Iron Co. 81
Joseph q. File $4s 81; Chapman Valve 90.
500; Patrick Long $ei. 81; W., !. Morrow $l.19
tleorge W. Stone So; Henry Mckinley, $s.e2 81
George W. Bright 1898; Lobasll 2. Gar % WheeI
Co, $S2 %; Speakman & Bro, $685. Pusey
Jones 4 o., Sis; Porter n Co., $3.50; Geo
" Bush son s5l2 g.; J. E Aiimond Mn1nsr = Co. Co.,
$2b5. 70; Whining on Coal Gas Company $47 :
25 II. II Rowe SO; Wash. Cause $15;; Speak
man X Bro, $le63; b. +. Townsend W. ~
James F. Daley $40; Adams x Brother W 5o y,
Il. Provost 50; Eliza }; Frazier ubs 70; y. ~ r
Thomas L. Co, So; Lobdell Car Wheel 20;
$7.l1; f. A. Robinson S22 5o; b: +. Townsend
$l25j, James n Bro, 81 %; smith Payntei