Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-11
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Council Meeting Appropriation 10 tho Free
Bridge-Mr. Garnett's Death, &c.

Council MeetiDg-ApprOpriatiO 10 th' tfce
Bridee-Mr. Gsrneu's Death, Sc.
A regular meeting Of the City Coun-
ell was held last night. Present Mr..
j. r. Perdue (president), and Messrs.
Faulconer. Jones. Prison, Morgan,
Kidd. Ely, Perry, Bradley, Moore, and
Weisiger.
The president announced that the
first business to be disposed of was the
organization of the Council by electlng
a president for the next yer. Mr.
Bradley nominated the present incum-
bent, Mr.. j. X. Perdue. which was Sc
conded by Mr.. Pilson.
On motion of Mr.. Bradley the rules
were suspended and Mr.. Perdue was
elected by acclamation.
Mr.. Perdue, in assuming the chair,
thanked the Council for its continued
confidence, and said that in the future
he would, as he had done in the past.
try to discharge his duties to the best
Of his ability.
The report of the Chief Of Police
for the month Of June was received
and filed.
The usual statistical report from the
Committee on Finance was received and
filed.
A communication was received from
the Secretary of the Board Of Health.
asking that the Board be allowed at
such times as it may see fit to buy
small quantities Of lime at the cost of
the city for the purpose of disinfectlon.
Granted.
A communication was received from
Judge S. Bassett French asking that the
line Of the city's criminal jurisdiction.
which extends one mile beyond the cor
poration, be marked off by the City
Engineer. Several members of the
Council thought this work had been
done. Mr. James F. Bradley was ap-
pointed a committee OF one to look into
this matter and report at the next meet
ing of the Council.
A communication was received from
/ Mr.. j. W. Bronaugh. Jr., City Trea-
surer, asking that some steps be taken
to procure an iron iire-proof safe for
the Treasurer's and Auditors Office in
which to keep the city records and its
valuable papers. Messrs. Bradley and
Weisiger were appointed special COM
mittee to look into this matter.
Mr.. Thomas j. Waymack was re-
elected city scavenger.
Mr.. Perdue (Mr. PilSon in the chair
moved to take up the resolution appro-
priating $500 to the repairs of the
Free bridge. He spoke at considerable
length, advocating the measure, and
was followed by Mayor Taylor, who,
by request, spoke of the condition OF
the bridge, and also Of the urgent ne
cessity Of its being repaired.
1t seemed TO be the opinion Of the
Council that the amount asked for in
the resolution was too large. consider
ing the fact that the street railway has
agreed to contribute 81, 500, which con-
tribution was subsequent to the en-
gineer's estimate $4,000.
After quite an extended argument
Mr.. Bradley offered as a substitute to
the original resolution one appropria-
ting $500, or so much thereof as may
be necessary for said purpose; pro-
viding, however, that not more than
81, 500 Of this amount shall be expend-
ed without a special order of the Coun-
ell. Adopted by vote of 10 to l.
Mr.. Jones voting No"
At 1880 the Council adjourned.
Mr.. William Ii. Garnett, one Of the
oldest. wealthiest, and most influential
citizens OF this city, died at his resi-
dence, on Decatur street, about 5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Gar
nett was bors in Buckingham county,
but moved to this city when about fif-
teen years old. Since which time he
had taken deep interest in everything
pertaining to the growth and prosperity
of Manchester. When he came here TO
live he went into the tobacco business,
which he followed successfully TO the
time Of his death. In all the transac-
tions Of his life Mr.. Garnett won and
retained the confidence and esteem OF
all by whom he was surrounded or with
whom he was associated. He was a
genial, pleasant gentleman, and pos
sessed character Of which his relatives
and friends may well feel proud. He
was at the time Of his death, and had
been for a number Of years, a member
of the City School Board. His funeral
will take place from the Presbyterian
church here tomorrow morning at | |
o'clock. In her severe afllictitn the
widow Of the deceased has the sympa-
thies OF host Of sorrowing friends.
Little Mosby Shepherd, who was very
badly bitten Thursday by the dog of a
colored man who lives on Spring Hill,
was well enough to walk about yester-
day.
Mr.. J. j. Montague, chairman Of the
James-Riyer Bridge Company, who adj
yertised for proposals for furnishing
lumber to be used in repairing the Free
bridge, has received a number Of bids,
but did not open them yesterday, the
time advertised. Mr.. Montague has
been absent from ,she city, aud jnst re-
turned yesterday. He has not yet de.
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