Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-03
rae CITY GOvERNMENT.

The Colsred Citizens Ask n Representa-
ton on the Police FOrce-HOW the
Matter was Received and Disposed Of
A Question Involving the Ownership of
the Factors Walk.
The preliminary caucus Of the city
fathers was prolonged later than usual
last night. The Mayor and half dozen
Aldermen were gathered in the Clerks
Office when the clock chimed eight.
As the remaining members OF
the board struggled IN they
adjourned to the Mayors office, and re-
manned in private session until nearly 9
O'Clock. II was matter Of some doubt
10 the visitors 10 the Council Chamber
whether they were trying TO kill time or
whether some question Of moment was
being cut and dried for the open session.
A few minutes before the folding doors
slid omen and the Mayor led the way to
the Council table. All the Aldermen were
present except Wilder, Green, Hanley
and Nichols. The usual routine business
was taken up aud disposed OF, when the
Clerk presented petition from
a committee OF cOlored citizens ap-
PLYING for the appointment OF
ssfve cOlOred citizens on the police
force.r The petition was signed by Rob
art Charlton. Sylvanus G. Lumpkin. Bon
Gus S. Dawson. A. VI. Monroe, George
Anderson. Robert L. West, I. II. Harden,
s. b. Davis, 5. c. johnson, j. F. An
In support Of it the committee added,
1--WE point with pride 10 the conduct OF
our coiOred people in the times that tried
mems souls and to the bravery and for
fitude which they exhibited as iremen,
largely representing the department at
that time. We further pray that as va
cancies occur in the force these
know win greatly tend TO bring
about a better state Of feeling among the
races. As taxpayers we submit what is
desirable to all Of US. That there are
suitable persons amongst US for these
Dositfous there is. as YOU are aware. not
the least doubt. Their success as police
men in our sister cities is Illustrative OF
this fact.n
Council. as all the Aldermen were aware
that il was 20 be presented. Alderman
Wells moved that il be received as lnior-
nation. Alderman Hamlet seconded the
motion. and il was passed. The move is
the first ever made in Savannah by the
colored people towards securing q repre-
sentation in the Police Department.
The remainder Of the session was occu-
MED in the disposition OF the usual busi-
ness. The Assessment Committee re-
ported adversely upon granting reduced
NC. Mills petitioned for the opening
of a norton Of Huntington street.
wilcox & Gibbs petitioned for the priVi-
rare TO erect new building on the site OF
fhafr present building on Bay street. ex-
cent that il occupy the open space known
as the Factors Walk Col. VIM. Garrard,
Tpnreseufing the petitioners, appeared In
tbeir behalf. The question involves the
ounprshfp Of the factors walk, whether
the nronertv belongs TO the city or 10 the
owners Of the property adjoining H. In
view OF this fact the Council was unable
~ act upon the petition. and II was re-
farred IA the Committee on Streets and
Taues with instructions to secure, with
fbe co-operafiOn Of the City Attorney and
CIV SURVEYOR. the facts Of ownership
ard raporf TO Council at its next
meeting. The matter is Of considerable
fmnortance. as it viii determine the own
ersbip al the factors and the right OF the
civ in time to grant right Of way for the
construction Of a railroad connecting the
MINER and lower wharves.
The Committee on Accounts reported
that they had examined accounts against
Ire citv amounting to 1885 p.
An Invitation from Tattnal Council.
American Legion Of Honor, to attend an
excursion to Tybee. given to the Grand
Council on the 18th inst, was accepted.