Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-05

Jones. Paraier. Pearman, fhDlips, fI1.lnl'
hediofd' kiodeli. sfraus ana Eliy CO.,
ofs-Messfs Campbell. Cutchins' ou"h'
King Mcdowell, and Turpin-e.
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.
Mr.. Turpin, at q recent meeting oil
the Committee on Ordinances. offered
an ordinance to pay a clerk in the Au-
ditor's Office sl50 to copy the delin-
quent tax book in the Auditors Office.
and it was adopted. When the ordi-
nance was reported last night Mr.. Tur-
pin advocated Its adoption, but Mr.
Ammons claimed that the Auditor could
already order the work to be done
and opposition coming from Mr..
Cutchins and others, Mr.. Turpin's or
dinance TO get sl50 appropriated for
work in the Auditors Office was refer
red to the Finance Committee.
ELECTRIC LIGHT.
The report of the Committee on Elec-
trio Light, recommending ten additional
electric lights to be placed on Church
Hill avenue and the markets and such
other points as the committee may de-
signate, was adopted.
PRESIDENT ELLYsON RESIGNS.
Mr.. j. Taylor Eliyson said that this
was the last meeting at which he would
preside, and, calling Mr.. Bowie to the
chair, took the floor. lie said it was
with real regret that he severed bis off,
cisl relations with the body. For eight
years be had been a member Of the
body. and if be had ever made an enemy
he did not know it. BY the too par
tial feeling Of the body he had worn
some of its highest honors, and he
would always cherish with grateful
recollections the associations that clus-
tered around his connection with the
City Council. He felt that it was i'm
possible to make formal valedictory.
and he would always feel fearful re-
gret at the look that be would cast be-
hind at the many pleasant recollections
of the past.
MIR. Bowie said that the Council
parted with Mr.. Ellyson with deep re-
gret, and on the part of the Council
assured Mr.. Ellyson Of their continued
esteem.
Mr.. Turpin offered the following,
which was adopted
First. That it is with sincere regret
that we are compelled to accept the re-
signation of our esteemed president, J.
Taylor Ellyson.
Second. That we congratulate him
upon his election as State senator Of
Virginia, and bid him success in his
new and enlarged career.
Third. That we desire formally to
express our appreciation Of his uni
formly-accurate ruling, his undertaking
courtesy, and the general satisfaction
we have felt at his discharge Of duty.
Fourth. That this paper be spread
upon the records Of this body.
NEW PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Frischkorn nominated in neat
speech Captain Andrew Pizzini as pre-
sident of the Council, and his nomina-
ton was warmly seconded by Mr.. Har-
grove and others.
He was elected by acclamatiOn, and
a committee was appointed to wait upon
him and inform him Of his election.
Mr.. Pizzini came forward, and was
introduced by Messrs. Bowie and
Bryan, and was received with cheers.
lie made a brief speech, in which he
thanked the Council for the honor con-
ferred, and promised his most impartial
efforts in the discharge of the duties Of
the Office.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Mcdowell That the pay Of
the drivers and laborers in the Street
Department and Health Department be,
and is hereby, fixed at sl.50 per day
each. commencing January l, 1856.
BY Mr.. Frischkorn That Eighteenth
street between Broad and Venable be
paved with granite spalls.
BY same That the Committee on
Streets relay the gutter on both sides of
Twenty-frst street between Main and
Franklin. Referred.
By Mr.. Turpin To repaye Cary
street from Seventh street to Ninth
street, and from Twelfth street to
Thirteenth street. aud Fourteenth
street 10 Tventy-second street, and
Dock street from Fourteenth to Gillie's
creek.
BY same: To remove the five cross
ings at the intersection Of Thirteenth
and Cary streets.
BY same To light the street lamps
every night and to remain burning
during the entire night.
Adjourned.