Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-16

In the reported proceedings of Council, held
on the evening Of the 18th inst, there ap-
peared the following: petition Of Christopher
Murphy, relative to the proceeds OF sale of lot
IS Brown ward" l wish to say that only IN
unavoidable passing reference was made to
this matter. There were other causes and
more than one, that induced me to exercise
the right of petition TO the corporation Of
this city on the occasion referred to. The
right TO exercise this privilege has in every
age been admitted, and / will not now
attempt the delicate task of con-
demDlng, IN unmeasured terms of dis
approval, the violent stretch of
9lncial authority that arbitrarily caused a
brief communication to be treated with con-
temptuOus dlsrespect, and while / am a vic
tim to a remarkable condition of things
through which the direst misfOrtunes have
Deen Drought upon me, uncomplainingly |
might 90 on to the end without saying word
II | alone we're the victim, but ] have three
children, youthful in years, whose early lives
nave Deen clouded by an outrage without a
precedent, and 1t is of the causes that brought
about the results of which | complain thai |
nave addressed twelve citizens Of this citv
Win Il chleI magistrate Of extensive eXpe-
IieHCe IN parliamentary AFFAIRS, all selected by
the people 20 regulate the public business of this
city with justice to all. | ask item tbrouerh
the medium OF this public journal, what could
have been the motive, or what excuse can be
OHered Tor their action in regard to my com
munlcatlOn? lt may have been considered
more pronounced III character than previous
efforts of mine. That alone could he the ex
count respectfully object to their being the
Judges, and earnestly, bat respectfully, re-
quest Ihat the communication be published
10 the end that all rejecting and faiP-minded
citizens may be the arbiters to decide whether
my conduct or the action Of Council is most
deserving OF condemnation. | would like
to regard the course pursued in this
case as the result of the Unfortunate con-
dlton OF things that enter into the regulating
of public affairs, than that the presant Council
should be held responsible for practices that
are well calculated to subvert every princf-
pie Of justice; and which, If continued would
rapidly tend 10 bring the fair name Of this
welfare to be matter Of secondary con-
sideratiOn with its best citizens / assert,
without fear of successful contradictions
tnat IN all my written efforts with
the present administration, there Is
scarcely one that does not con-
tain earnest and respectful pleadings
that an investigation would be made as to
me IN expenditures, including purchase
money, $4,000, could have been sold for Sl3,-
$50. This, with other remarkable facts, | de-
sired to be considered rs proper subject for
rigid investigation. Is it reasonable. | ask
10 suppose that any one holding public office
would oppose this proposition? 1t would be
proper to conclude that he who would do SO
should be regarded as a fit subject for
such investigation. Being impressed with
these views and others as TO what should be
done IN my case. / would suppose that Coun-
ell would seek rather than obstruct such an
investigation. Whatever be their course in
the future / am fixed in nv resolution 10 fry
and continue to merit the approval of nv fei-
low citizens very many Of whom have be-
come familiar with my determination to ac-
complish my rights and expose the cruel in
justice done me. CHRIS MURPHY.