Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-14
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Regular SemI.MOnthIy Meeting of
Council.

Council met IN regular semi-monthly ses-
sion last evening at $50 o'clock.
Present-The Mayor and quorum Of Al
dermen.
Minutes Of the last meeting read and sp-
proved.
ACCOUNTS.
The Committee on Accounts reported
they had examined and audited accounts
amounting to $5,O67 Is, and recommend
the same be passed. Adopted.
REPORTS.
The committee to whom was referred the
petition of Savannah Cotton Press Associa-
ton, in reference to the dredging Of the
river In fir ont of the city slip. reported IA
v0rably to the city bearing one-haif OF the
expense and the association the other.
Adopted.
Committee on Public Sales and City Lots,
on the petition of Peter Morel to lease GER
tain wharf LOT, reported adversely. Adopted.
Report of the City Marshal Of parties
who have failed to comply with the ordi-
nance in reference to sidewalks. Report
received, and Marshal directed to have the
work done at the 49," a.. '-T-ias.
O..DIAANCE.
Ordinance to amend an ordinance en-
titled can ordinance to preserve the public
health" Ordinance on Its first reading.
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.
Petition of the Coast Line Railroad Com
psnY asking reconsideration OF action In
reference to the extension OF their lines.
Referred to Committee on SIeetsand Lanes.
Application Of J. s. Jones, superinten-
dent of Fire Alarm Telegraph, through
Chief Fireman Osceola Butler, with his sp-
proval, for additional compensation in con-
sideration of giving. his entire time to the
work. Referred TO Fire Committee.
Application of Mr.. Eugene Kelly. OF New
York, in reference to the erection of shed
on his wharves in this city. Referred
to Committee on Docks and Wbarves,
after some remarks from different
Aldermen in reference to certain language
In the letter, intimating Partially and dis
| elimination on the part ct Council.
Petition of sundry citizens in reference to
imperfect drainage In West Broad street,
near Harris. Referred to Street and Lane
Committee.
Petition of E. L. segur, for permission to
erect an engine run BY gas; Referred to
Application of J. G. Harris for permission
TO make sewer connection. Referred to
Sanitary Board.
Applications of James Hagen, Jane Del
annoy, James Mcclure and others, for per-
mission to repair buildings, accompanied by
approval Of the Fire Committee, and on
motion granted.
Application of E. A. NJ. Schroeder to en-
large building corner Of West Broad and
Liberty streets. Granted.
Application of Haywood, Gage 81 Co. to
erect fire-proof shed on their wharf. Re-
ferred to Committees on Fire and Docks
and Wharves.
Application of G. W. Hedrick for per-
mission to build store and dwelling on
Duffy street. Granted.
Application Of D. D. Arden for permission
to build dwelling on Henry street. Granted.
Application OF Mrs. Caroline Mehrtens
for permission to repair building corner of
Harris and Abercorn streets. Granted.
Application of R. DeMartin for extern
sion OF stable on Broughton street lane.
Granted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Communication from DIR. j. T. McFar-
land, Secretary, enclosing a resolution
adopted by the Board Of Sanitary Commits
sioners in reference to the building of a
new wharf and increasing accommodations
at the quarantine station. Referred to Com.
mittee on Health and Cemetery.
There being no further business Council
adjourned.