West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-02

And further authority was given
the committee to repair the bridge
over Pond Run,near the Ohio Riv-
er Mill.
Mr.. Turner reported, in accord
ance with action had at last meet
ing, that limestone could be had
for 81, l5 per yard, delivered at the
landing. On motion of Mr.. Chan
cellor, the committee on streets and
alleys was authorized to obtain a
barge load of stone at an early day.
On motion of Mr.. Turner, the
Committee on Streets and ALLEYS
were authorized to contract for a
curb on Juiiiiaana street, from 9th to
9TH streets, and from Sth to 9th
streets.
On motion of Mr.. Turner, COM
mittee on streets and alleys was
authorized to re-furnish so far
as is necessary, and reset
the curb on Z street, from Ann to
Juliana.
Mr.. Gambrill from committee
on Wharves and Landings reported
$3.50 collected since last meet
ing.
The bids for keeping the city
pumps in repair for the current
year were then opened, and were
found to read as follows, Henry
Amiss, $465; j. Carter. $475; Nat
Mann, $500; Thos. Gooden, $40O,
and 65cts per foot for logs and So
each for platforms. Communion
tons were presented recommend
ing the appointmentof T. II. Muir
ply to take charge of pumps. Mr.
Murphys bids were, one for $3.50
per year, and another for 1926 per
month, "A cents per foot for logs,
S3 each for platforms, and 81 each
for cleaning wells. Mr.. Turner
moved that the bid of Nat. Mann
be accepted, and the committee on
pumps authorized to contract with
him, upon his furnishing a good
bond in the sum of $500. Mr..
Jackson moved to amend by in
serting the name of T. II. Murphy
and authorize committee to accept
either of his bids that in their
Judgment may be deemed to be
for the best interests of the city.
Amendment lost. Mr.. Turner'S
motion was then adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson
committee on gas was authorized
to renew the present contract
with the Gas Company for anoth-
err year. Also reported $3,41
cents collected from the leases of
the Market House for gas con-
sumed, and placed to the credit
of the city.
Question of the abuse of the
Hospital property, was referred
to the Hospital committee.
The Mayor appointed. as COM
mittee on police, the new com
mittee created at the last meeting
or Council, Msssrs. Chancellor
and Jackson.
The resolution, calling for the
purchase of another steam fire
engine, was then taken up. Mr..
Clay Leonard then appeared, as
chairman of q committee appoin-
ted to confer with the Council,
and stated that 9th Ward Com
pany would cheerfully agree to
any conditions imposed by the
Council; they only wished good
engine in order to maintain and
enhance the efficiency of the com
pany. The resolution was adop-
ted by the following vote, Messrs.
Chancellor, Gambrill and Taven-
nor voting no. Messrs. Jackson,
Mitchell, Pimm and Turner vot-
ing aye.
Mr.. Chancellor moved that the
matter of the purchasing of the
engine be held in allegiance until
the next meeting. Motion car
ried unanimously.
Mr.. Chancellor presented
petition numerously signed ask
ing that all the wharfage charges
be released tho steamer, Sallie J.
Cooper, on account of the local
benefit arising from her trade.
Petition referred to committee
on Wharves and Landings with
instruction to report at next meet
ing.
The following bills were pre-