The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-04-11

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sells on sundny-The Ordinances In Refer
ence to Places OF Public Amusement Con-
CURED In-Resolutions, &e.-The New
Presidential Pleasing Incident.
The Board OF Aldermen held its regular
monthly meeting yesterday evening.
The following members were present
Messrs. Wexford president pro ten.),
Barksdale, Bass, Cabell, Dickerson, Gasser,
Kelly, Rankin, Scott, Thon, Todd, Wagner
and Williams.
ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT.
On motion OF Mr.. Todd, the regular
order Of business was dispensed with for
the purpose ofselecting president OF the
Board.
The Chair announced that nominations
were in order.
Mr.. Todd, after making touching allu-
sion to the late president, nominated Luz
cen l.. Bass, Esq, at the same time paying
a merited compliment to the nominee.
Mr.. Scott seconded the nomination.
On motion OF Mr.. Barksdale, Dir. Bass
was elected by acclamation.
On taking the chair Mr.. Bass said: 81
bcy to express to you my profound appre-
citation Of the high compliment your favor
has bestowed. The urbanity, gentleness,
and acknowledged ability OF the dlstin-
giIished gentleman who held the position OF
President of this Board from ITS organza-
ton TO the time OF his death-whose life
was 4 work without q stain-together with
the consideration on your part for the
views and opinions OF all, however widely
differing they may have been, which have
characterized your deliberations, have
made the duties Of the Office comparatively
easy, and yet by your pleasure ! assume
their discharge, doubling in no small de-
gree my ability TO meet your expectations.
Nv earnest efforts shall be to merit your ap-
probation, and ! know | shall have your
indulgent support. Accept, gentlemen,
my sincere thanks for the confidence and
respect with which you have been pleased
to honor me-
THE STREET RAILWAY.
The resolution from the Common Coun-
ell providing for the appointment OF con-
ference committee to consider the disagree
ment OF the two bodies in relation to the
ordinance allowing the Richmond Railway
Company to extend its track up Main street
from Eighth street came up for considera-
ton. The resolution provided for COM
mittee OF three from the Common Council
and two from the Board.
After considerable discussion the matter
was disposed OF by the adoption of reso-
luton offered by Mr.. Wexford to appoint
a committee OF three to confer with siml-
lar committee from the Common Council.
The Chair appointed the following COM
mittee on the part OF the Board MessrS.
Todd, Rankin, and Kelley.
LOADING AND UNLOADING VESSELS on sun
DAY.
The ordinance from the Common Coun-
ell to prevent the loading and unloading or
sailing OF vessels from this port on Sunday
was taken up.
The ordinance was advocated by Messrs.
Williams and Wagner and opposed by
Messrs. Dickerson, Scott, and Thon.
Mr.. Barksdae offered to amend by strik-
ing out the provision in relation to the sail
ing OF vessels.
Mr.. Wexford moved to rccommit to the
Committee on Ordinances, with instruc-
lions to inquire into the legal questions in
yolved. Rejected.
Mr.. Barksdae's amendment was adopt
ed-aycs, IL; noes, /.
Mr.. Williams offered TO amend by pro-
vidng that the ordinance should not apply
to regular steamers which are prevented by
accident from arriving and leaving at their
appointed hours. Agreed TO.
The ordinance was rejected by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYEs.-Messrs. Barksdale, Wagner, and VIII
Nous.-Nessrs. Bass, Cabell, Dickerson. Gasser,
Kelly, Rankin, scott Thon Todd, and Wexford
10.
In advocating the adoption OF the ordl-
nance Mr.. Wagner said "Mr. Presi-
dent This debate shows that even
here among us, who are, | believe,
all in favor OF a proper observance
Of the Sabbath, there is wide difference OF
ODinon as to the exact and proper mode
OF observance. |, Mr.. President, am in
favor OF enforcing the laws in existence.
In this case do not know the necessity Of
our trade. but / understand the men
directly engaged in it wish this law en-
forced, and they should be heard and the or
dinance passed There are, OF course. differ
ences of opinion on this, Az on other like
matters, but trust they are from honest
conviction"
FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The following ordinances and resolu-
tions. passed by the Common Council ut ilS
last.meeting. were cOncurred in:
Nm ordinance concerning the Richmond
Theatre.
An ordinance concerning public places
of amusement and halls OF exhibition.
An ordinance concerning the Virginia
Opera-House.
An ordinance concerning the Theatre
ComIque.
An ordinance Concerning Mozart Hall.
Five resolutions to carry out recon-
mendations OF the Finance Committee in
relation to reiunding and abating taxes to
sundry persons.
Resolution granting building permits to
Berry Harden and others.
Resolution TO pay claims OF Dr. w. II.
TAYLOR. coroner, and others.
Resolution instructing the Committee on
Ordinances TO prepare IN ordinance con-
cerning roofing Of houses, with an amend
ment.
Resolution providing for payment OF
claims OF city contractors, laborers, dc.
Resolution to submit 10 the voters OF
Richmond at the May election the question
OF an appropriation for new City Hall.
Resolution TO reduce the lcense-tax OF
Peyton & Ellerson.
THE FREE BRIDGE.
The resolution adopted by the Common
Council appropriating S1,SOO for repairs 10
the Free bridge was laid on the table.
RESOLUTIONS, &C.
By slr.iRankin: That the street Com
mittee be requested 10 pave the sidewalk
on Seventeenth street along the line OF the
Cbes,neake and Ohio railroad workshops.