Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-16

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Assistant Engineer, in connection with con-
struction of new water works, report that
they have carefully considered the same.
They find that the bill of Mr.. Cook is in ac-
cordance with the contract made with him,
and recommend that the balance due him of
81 053 IS, be paid in full settlement of all claims
he may have against the city of savannah
Chairman Finance Committee.
The Committee on Public Sales and City
Lots, to whom was referred the petition of
Luke Carson, asking that lot No. 81, Wesley
Ward, be valued and placed at public sale, re-
P'i az . 'N'' - '' P. j. O'CoNNoR,
Chairman Committee on Public Sales and
City Lots.
The Committee on Streets and Lanes, to
whom was referred the petition of Catherine
Corbett asking fOrcOmpensation for injury re-
ceived by COW in falling into a defective
sewer, respectfully report that they have care
fully examined into the merits of the case and
find that the petitioner has been at a cost of s,
and that the COW did receive some slight, but
not serious injury. They recommend that Mrs.
Corbett be paid the sum of So
j, r. HAMLET, Chairman.
ANDREW HANLEY,
DAVID WELLS,
GEO. n. NICHOLS,
Committee on Streets and Lanes.
The Committee on Docks and Wharves
asked for further time to report estimates for
building additional wharf at quarantine sta
ton. Further time was granted.
REPORT OF CITY MARSHAL.
SAVANNAH, GA, Feb. IA, 1888.
TO tie Honorable MAYOR and aldermen CITY Of
Savannah,
GENTLEMEN respectfully report that I
have inspected the sidewalks on streets run
ming north and south, and found them in good
order. Where repairs have been required,
notice has been served upon lot holders to put
them in proper condition, in accordance with
ordinance passed June %, 1881.
L. L. GOODWIN, City Marshal.
Report received for information.
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.
Petition of J. w. McAlpn for reduction Of
assessment on improvements on lot No. 8,
Decker ward. Referred to Committee on
Finance.
Petition of l. d. LaRoche, agent, asking
that portion of amount paid as water tax on
property, US Bryan street, be refunded. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Water Works.
Petition of sundry citizens asking extension
of water main through Gwinnett street east
of Abercorn street. Referred to Committee
on Water Works.
The following applications, forwarded with
the approval of the Fire Committee, were
granted: For repairing building, Mrs. Rosa
r. Horton, Taylor street, No l9 Davis ward;
Street. spr 4u Of No. & White ward houston
ELECTIONS.
Charles S. Hardee was elected CITY Treas
urer (uneXpired term) to fill vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of james K. Cope.
II. NJ. King was elected an Inspector of
Il. Holland, Thomas A. Ybanez and r. L.
Titcomb We're elected Measures and Inspec-
tors Of Timber and Lumber.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Alderman Thomas
ResoIred. That the Health and Cemetery
Committee be requested to ascertain the cost
of thoroughly draining the colored cemetery.
Adopted.
ResoIsed, That the Finance Committee be
authorized to sell the old Water Works tract
of land, except such portion of it as may be
required to build a bridge over the canal, and
for the continuation of Indian street through
said land. Adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
communication was received from b. j:
Cubbedge, forwarding agent Central Railroad
and Banking Company, calling attention to
Ogeechee Canal, leading 10 the property of
the Ocean Steamship Company, and asking
prompt action in the matter. Referred to
Committee on Streets and Lanes.
The petition Of Christopher Murphy, rela-
tive to sale of lot SIS, Brown Ward, was taken
up and reading OF same concluded; where
upon the following resolution was adopted:
BY Alderman O'C0nnor--
ResoIned. That a Committee of three be ap-
pointed, Of which the Mayor shall be Chair
man, to consider what disposition should be
made of the money In the CITY Gty; Ireasnry be-
ply, and to report at the next meeting OF
Council.
His Honor the Mayor appointed, in accord
ance with the above, Aldermen O'Connor and
Thomas.
The Fire Committee brought to the atten-
ton of Council that the permission given to
J. HI. RuWe by the former Council, dated
Dec. 6. 1882, to repair building at So SOUTH
Broad street, was being somewhat Violated,
and the committee desired action by the pres
ent Council in the premises, The matter was
referred to the Fire Committee with power 10
act.
No further business, on motion, Council ad
iourned. FRANK Z. REBARER,
Clerk of Council.