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CITY COUNCIL.

Wednesday.

This being the quarterly meeting of th» Council, the Mayor. Aldermen, and Council- lors, appeared in full costume.

Present: Tho Mayoi, in the chair: Alder- men Allen, Broughton, Flood, AVilshire; Councillors Hunt, Macdermott, Smidmore, Neale, Holden, Taylor, Hill, Egan, Peacock, and p. Jones.

His Worship entered the Council Chamber at 12 o'clock, and introduced li. Condell, Esq., the Mayor of Melbourne, for whom a chair had been placed on the dais, on the left of the Mayor's seat.

The Town Clerk read the minutes of the preceding meeting <jf Council.

The Mayor addressed the Council as fol- lows :

'Gentlemen-Before entering on the busi- ness of our third quarterly meeting, for which purpose we are assembled here to-day, allow me to congratulate j;ou on the good under- standing which has hitherto existed amongst the mambers of this Council, and the tem- perate millner in which tho various debatas

have been conducted. These, gentlemen, I assure you, have rendered the occupation of this chair a matter ot comparative ease and

leasure.

Although we cannot boast of having pro- gressed in the various dutie3 connected with

the improvements of the City with that rapi

ditr which characterises the efforts of older and wealthier corporations, yet much has been effected of a preliminary nature, by the uniform and regular attendance of a majority of the members at this table, and at the various committees, where a vast deal of your time and attention has been bestowed on tho sub- jects from time to time brought under the

notice of this Council;

The absence of funds-without which the best efforts of all corporate bodies are weak- ened-may be mentioned as the great cause of the delay in carrying into effect many con- templated objects of the Council ; amongst which may be noticed the more effectual re- pairs and improvements of the streets of the city ; still this obstacle is fast passing away ; the assessment, agreeably to the 67th section .of the Corporation Act, is now being carried into effect; and I rejoice in being able to state that a disposition almost universally «rinces itself on the part of the citizens to respond to the call made upon them by the collectors, and to place in your hands the means of effecting those alterations and im- provements which the rapidly increasing po- pulation of the city, the public health, the Îiublic comfort, and the public convenience, mperatively demand.

In the mean time, the Legislative Assembly " are giving their attention to devise means for alleviating thediatress which has been, and «till is existing in the colony. I need scarcely remark how necessary it is that we also ?honld use our best energies and co-operate in this excellent endeavour, to assuage as far as possible, the general distress, and I am quite sure no member of this Council will fail to give this subject his most deliberate and serious consideration, that thereby, under the blessing of Divine Providence, that prosperity and happiness may be restored to us, which the cloud and gloom of our monetary affairs have for a season overshadowed.

m Alderman Wilshire rose to claim the pri- vilege of the house, while he made a few remarks on an article which appeared in the Herald of the previous day, charging him with civic dulness : he would not have

attempted to avail himself of such a privilege, if the charge had been founded on facts, which it was not. The worthy Alderman then referred to a leading article of the Herald, which stated that he had expressed his opinion that no Act of the Legislative Council could corns into force in the city, until approved of by the City Council. He denied having made any such avowal, and boldly challenged any of his colleagues to the proof, and left the Editor of the Herald to digest the contra- diction with what appetite he might.

Mr. Hunt moved that the Right AVorship fill the Mayor's address be received and en- tered on the minutes, for the future consider- ation of Council. His reason for doing so, was, that it was an able and comprehensive address upon the subjects which were to be brought before them. He thought such pe- riodical addresses would be conducive of

great benefit to the Council, and that as a mere matter of respect to His AArorship they should be entered upon their record of pro- ceedings.

Alderman AVilshir« opposed the entering of the address upon the Minute Book, as it formed no part of the business, any more than the speech of any other member of tho

Council.

_ Alderman Flood having seconded the mo- tion, it was put and carried.

POLICE.

Alderman Broughton presented the Report of the Police Committee, which was read by the Town Clerk.

Mr. Holden moved that the last report be printed, and that the present be received and printed for the use of the members of Council.

Alderman Allen seconded the resolution,

which was carried.

_ A paragraph appearing in the report impu- ting to the Town Clerk neglect in not for- warding to the Colonial Secretary's Office, the previous report of tho Police Committee,

Alderman AVilshire wished to know from whence Alderman Broughton had obtained the information contained in the report, that the previous report had not been sent in to the Colonial Secretary.

Alderman Flood objected to any question being put to the Chairman of the Committee, as to the sources of their information, as he thought it would form a dangerous precedent.

Alderman Broughton said he had obtained the information referred to from the Town Clerk himself.

Alderman AVii.shik« directed the attention of the Council to the letter received from the Colonial Secretary's Office,acknowledging the receipt of the resolution of the Council, together with the schedule.

A long discussion ensued, from which it appeared that the resolution of Council and schedule had been forwarded, but the report

bad been omitted.

Mr. Macdermott moved, and Alderman Wilshire seconded, that the report be re- committed for the purpose of altering the para- graph relating to the last report, and

estimate.

Carried.

WATERING THE STREETS.

Mr. Holden moved " That a Committee be appointed, consisting of Alderman Flood, Councillors Taylor, Macdermott, and Hol- den, for the purpose of considering the pro- priety of taking measures for the watering of the streets of Sydney, during the summer months, and to report thereon. '

Mr. D. Jones seconded the motion

Mr. Macdermott did not oppose the mo- tion, as it might be desirable to take measures lor watering some of the streets ; but he con- sidered it would be unjust to the residents of Pyrmont and the Surry Hills, if the water- ing were paid for out of the city rate, as they would derive no advantage from it, and it was only fair that those who derived the advantage should pay for it.

Alderman Allen would not suppoit the motion, if it could be shown that the citizens generally would not be beneñtted, but as not only the inhabitants of the particular streets watered, but those who walked or drove through the streets would gain an advantage, it should be paid for out of the city rate.

Mr. Hunt thought it highly desirable that the streets should be watered, not only be- cause it would be conducive to the general comfort of the citizens, but because the occu- pants of the houses in the principal streets were the largest rate payers, and their comfort ought to be primarily considered.

Carried.

TOWN CLERK'S SECURITIES.

The Mayor stated that the Town Clerk had named Mr. John Smith, solicitor, O'Connell strect, and Mr. John Stirling, grocer, George street, as his securities.

Aldermon Allen moved, and Alderman Broughton seconded, that the sureties above named should be accepted.

Carried.

town clsbk's assistant.

Alderman Allen read a letter from the Town Clerk with referen co to the assistance required by him in his office, in which he stated that since his appointment he had re- ceived 6uch efficient assistance from tho Mayor's Oflice.thathe thought with one copy- ing clerk he should bo able to discharge his duties in a satisfactory manner, and suggested that such au arrangement should be made until the end of the year.

The Mayor stated, that he had found it necessary to make a temporary appointment, and bad placed Mr. Driscoll in the office, leaving it to the Council to sanction the ap- pointment.

Alderman Allen moved, and Mr. Smid more seconded, that Mr. Driscoll he em- ployed until the fjlU of November,

. ACTING TOWN CtEMt.

Alderman * Wilshire said, that ai Mr. Wills, who had ably discharged the duties of Town Clerk during the Interval which elapsed, between the resignation of Mr. Chambers, and the appointment of Mr. Rae, had re- ceived no additional salary, the least the Council could do, was to give him a vote of thanks for the efficient discharge of the duties of Town Clerk, vvhilo he acted in that capa- city.

Mr. _Macdermott fully concurred in the encomium passed by Alderman Wilshire upon Mr. Wills, as to the manner in which the bu- siness of the Town Clerk's Oflice had been

conducted by him, but he repudiated the idea

of passing a vote thanking him for services for which he was paid,

Mr. Hunt was of opinion that Mr. Wills was entitled to the thanks of the Council.

Alderman Allun thought it would be making the thanks of the Council too cheap,

and he would rather than such a vote should pass that the extra salary of the Town Clerk should be paid. At the same time, he was quite ready to bear his testimony to the wil- lingness which Mr. Wills evinced to forward the views of the Council.

Alderman Wilshire said the object which he had in view, was answered by the expres- sions of approbation which had been elicited from the Council, and he therefore withdrew

his motion.

TOWN HALL.

Alderman Wilshire moved that advertise- ments be inserted in the ncwapnpers, offering premiums of £40, £20, and £10, for the best plans for a Town Hall. He brought the matter before the Council at that time, be- cause labour was exceedingly cheap, and because it would in some measure afford relief to the mechanics and labourers who were out of employ. He would aho suggest that a sufficient sum should be borrowed to1

carry on the work.

Alderman Allen suggested that the pre- miums should be raised to £50, £30, and ¿2D.'

Mr. Taylor thought it was necessary, in advertising for plans and specifications, some particulars should be stated as to the area and position of ground upon which they intended to build, and also as to the sum which they intended to expend in the building, otherwise excellent plans might be laid before them, which, however, might be beyond their means, or might not accord with the situation and area of land on which they pur- posed building. He also proposed that there should be but two premiums, £50 and £30.

Mr. Macdermott agreed with Mr. Taylor, but thought there was one fact which bad been forgotten-namely, that his Excellency had stated when waited upon by his Worship with reference to the grant of land, that he could not decide the matter until be had teen the plan of the building which they were about to erect. The state of the labouring classes demanded that something should be done to alleviate their distress, and, although money was scarce, the poor mutt be relieved in some way or ether. If they were not given employment, they must be supported by pub- lic contributions', and he thought the plan now proposed was a more economical and legitimate mode of relieving them. ' The Council might borrow certain sums as they required them, upon the faith of the credit of the Corporation ; and this would not press heavily upon the citizens, as the money would only be negociated for as it was wanted to carry on the building. He proposed that the City Surveyor should confer with Colonel Barney and some other scientific gentleman, for the purpose of affording such information to the several competitors as they might require.

Alderman Wilsuirb would avail him- self of one suggestion, that a certain limit should be fixed as to the amount of ex- pense to be incurred in the erection of the Hall.

On the suggestion of Mr. Macdermott the sum was limited to £20,000.

Mr. Holden thought it was most desirable to have the land secured to the city, as in the event of Sir George Gipps's removal, the succeeding Governor might not be favourable to the granting of laud for the purpose required.

The Mayor said, when the deputation waited upon His Excellency for the purpose of obtaining a piece of land on which to erect the Town Hall, it was suggested that the old burial ground would be a very desirable site. The Governor appeared to acquiesce in the opinion that that would be a favourable posi- tion, but declined deciding on the extent of ground to be granted, until a plan had been

submitted to Lim.

After considerable discussion, a resolution to the following effect was curried : That ad- vertisements be inserted in the papers, offering premiums of £50 and £30 for the two best plans of a Town Hall, not to exceed the cost of £20,000, nnd that Alderman Flood, and Councillors Hollinshed, Taylor, _ Holt, and Macdormott, be requested to assist the City Solicitor in order to afford such informa- tion to the competitors for the premiums as they may require.

ASSESSOR OF nilLLIP WAHD.

Alderman Broughton submitted a report of the election of Mr. Austin F. Wilshire, as an assessor of Phillip Ward, in the room of Mr. Joseph AV alford, who bad become dis- qualified.

Alderman Wilshire moved that the report

be received and entered on the minutes.

Mr. Smidmori, seconded the motion, which

was carried.

rUBLIC notices.

Mr. Macdermott stated that no public notification had been made of the elevation of Alderman Flood to his office.

The Mayor said that there were several

other appointments which had not been pub- licly noticed.

Mr. Macdermott merely mentioned the circumstance, trusting the Town Clerk would remedy the omission.

deputation to the governor.

Mr. Macdermott rose to move, that a de- putation, consisting of the Mayor, Alderman Flood, and Councillor Hill, be requested to wait upon His Excellency, when the approved plans and specifications were completed, to solicit him to grant the land required for the Town Hall. He brought the motion for- ward then, as it naturally followed in succes- sion the one which had been discussed, and saved giving notice of motion.

Mr. Hunt seconded the resolution.-Car- ried.

by-laws.

Mr. Taylor read a motion, to the effect that the first clause of the By-Laws, passed in July

last, be rescinded.

Mr. Neale seconded the motion.

Alderman Wilshire said it was his inten- tion to give notice of ¿motion, that the clause should be rescinded, and that it was only fair

to those citizens who might be disposed to oppose the rescinding of the clause, that such

notice should be given, as an opportunity would then be afforded to those who wished to get up a counter petition of doing so. This was necessary, in order that what had been termed the irreligious portion of the commu- nity might be heard. If no counter petitions were got up, he would be happy to vote for the rescinding of the clause.

Alderman Flood rose to oppose the motion. He had supported the clause before, and did so again. Notwithstanding all the threats that had been held out, he would do his duty fearlessly. While he saw an Act of the Legis- lature staring him in the face, which permitted the shops of butchers, poulterers, and green grocers, to remain open till ten o'clock on the Sunday morning, bakers and public-houses to be open between one and two, and apotheca- ries at any hour, he could not support the mo- tion. He had heard a great deal said about the opening of the markets, but was at . loss to draw a distinction between them and the

butchers* shops or public-houses, as he con- sidered that butchers' Bhops were public places where any one might go to buy their provisions. Public-bouses were alsoallowed to be open between one and two; perhaps some members would stand up and say that it was absolutely necessary that they should be open ; he however thought, if one was allowed to remain open, the other ought also. If, how- ever, they rescinded the clause, the enactment of tbe legislature ought also to be repealed. He thought he had as much religion as those gentlemen who had got so much to say about ii : be did not profess so much as some other people. Sometimes he pleased to drive out of town on Sunday ; but he knew one minister of the Gospel who lived about three miles from Sydney, who drove into town upon that day. He wanted to know how this could be reconciled with the doctrines of the holy Gospel. He had read that Gospel when he was ahoy, and also lately, and he saw nothing which allowed a minister to ride his horse upon that day. It might be said that it was necessary for a minister in the vigour of youth, and who was quite able to walk two or three miles, to mount his horse or drive to church. But if it was necessary for a gentleman who had to administer the Gospel to mount a dumb ani- mai, he could not see why the poor should . not be ojlowed. to go to market to buy their

pïôvmons. tie cOhlehâeâ, notwithstanding" all that had been said upon the subject, that meat killed on Saturday morning would not \ keepsweet until Sunday ; and if killed in tho

evening, it was not ia a fit condition to be cut I up until the following morning. The richer

portion of the community might be able to keep their meat fresh, as they bad safes for the_ purpose ; but these were conveniences | which the poor did not enjoy: and the con-

sequence was, their meat in the summer quickly became putrid. He had not seen or heard anything to induce him to alter his opinion. If the people of Sydney thought they had been acting wrong in passing the by-law, they should also endeavour to obtain the repeal of the Act to which he referred.

Mr. Macd«rmott had set out, on the first discussion of the subject, by stating that if he were in England, he would vote for shutting up the markets, a3 he did not seo any neces- sity for their remaining open in such a cli- mate. It was on the ground of necessity that 1 he voted for the Sydney Market being kept

open for the sale of certain articles of food, I and whilst there was a law in existence per- mitting it, he thought that it would be an act I of presumption for them to make any alter-

ation, and would be tantamount to telling the | legislature they were in the wrong. They ought

to follow the Legislative Council, and not | attempt to lead. Solong as that law was in

existence, and so long as the necessity for keeping open the Markets existed, he sa.v no reason why they should close the shed B. If the Legislature now chosen by the people were to take the matter into consideration, and tocóme to the decision upon examining the evidence that might be adduced, that it was not necessary to keep it epen, a law might then be passed to that effect, preventing it. A crusade had been commenced against those who supported Mr. Holden's motion -most of the churches and chapels on Sunday last rung with " Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy," and similar texts, and at the conclusion of the sermon ministers told the people that outside was a petition to His Excellency, praying him not to confirm the By-law, which they were requested to sign. This could not be con- sidered a matter of necessity, as an abun- dance of other opportunities would be afforded them in the week days of signing it. After several oth,r remarks, Mr. Macdermott suggested to Mr. Taylor the propriety of withdrawing the motion, as due notice had not been given of an intention to bring the matter again before the Council, and as the citizens who were opposed to the motion would then have an opportunity of getting up counter petitions.

Alderman Allen would not consent to the withdrawal of the motion.

Mr. Eoan did not see that any good reasons had been urged for the opening of the Markets, and stated, that if Mr. Taylor with- drew his motion, he would bring forward a similar one.

Alderman Wilshire thought it was not competent for the Council, there being but fifteen members present to rescind a law that had been passed by sixteen.

Alderman Broughton differed from Alder- man Wilshire, as it was only necessary, ac- cording to the Act, that two-thirds of the Council should be present, and as lhere were then but twenty-two members in the Council, that proportion was then in the chamber.

Considerable confusion arose, some of the Councillors contending that they could pro- ceed with the matter, and others expressing an opinion that they conld not, when

Mr. Macdermott and Mr. Hill ¡mid, they would decide the question by withdrawing.

Alderman Allen expressed his astonish- ment at the conduct of the members who had retired, and moved an adjournment.

The motion having been seconded, was put and carried, and the Council adjourned for one hour.

Upon the return of the Council, Mr. Tay- lor said, that as it was evident the feeling of many members of the Council had mate- rially changed Bincc the first discussion of the question, he bad no objection to with- draw the motion, and instead of pressing it, to give notice that he nhould bring it before them at the next meeting.

SURVEYOR OF THE CITY.

Alderman Wilshire moved that the City Surveyor should be directed to proceed with the< survey of the City, with a view to the drainage. The arguments which hod been used with reference to the Town Hall as to the low price of labour, as well as to the ne- cessity of employing the labourers of the

City.

The Mayor directed the nttcntion of tho Aldermen to a resolution which had been passed nt a previous meeting of Council to the same effect, and said that he thought it would be necessary simply to make the Surveyor acquainted with that resolution, to accomplish the desired object.

Alderman Wilshire then moved that the i Council should borrow, on mortgage, such a

sum of money as should be recommended by the Finance Committee, for the purpose of carrying into effect the object of the previous resolution relativo to the building of the

Town Hall.

Alderman Allen thought that was giving to the Finance Committee a power which lie should not be disposed to give, and besides he did not see any necessity for borrowing it

at present.

Mr. Macdermott thought some amendment would be necessary, and that there should be added such a sum as should be deemed ex-

pedient, aftet receiving the Report of the

Finance Committee.

Alderman Allen thought it was quite time when they received the plans to talk about borrowing money, and that as the matter was so important, the motion should not be pressed, but notice should be given.

Alderman Wilsiiiri's object in bringing forward the resolution was, to show to His Excellency that they intended to carry into effect the object which had been under dis-

cussion.

.Mr. Macdermott seconded the resolution, and did so because he thought it would be productive of no evil consequences. The Committees of the Council sat with open doors, and the Finance Committee, he had no doubt, would be ready to listen to the sug- gestions of any members of Council not upon the Committee. He thought it was necessary, in order to convince His Excellency that they were in earnest, and to induce him to grant the land. He was quite of opinion that the Eublic money should not be squandered away ;

ut be thought the Council would proceed with that caution which they had generally exercised in the matter, and that the citizens would generally approve of the plan, as by employing the present distressed labourers, they would be conferring a benefit upon the community.

Mr. Taylor concurred with the motion before the Council, and expressed his opinion that however much the Corporation might appear to labour under difficulties at the pre- sent time, it would ultimately be a very rich body,

After a few remarks of a general nature from Mr. Hunt, a division of the Council was moved for, of which the following was the

result :

Ayes. Noes. The Mayor

Alderman Wilshire Aldermen Broughton

Mr. Holden Mitchell

Hunt Flood Taylor Allen Macdermott Mr. Hill

D. Jones Peacock

Egan Smidmore

Neale.

The majority in favour of the motion being thus increased by the arrival of Mr. Egan, who carne in at the time of the division and insisted upon his right of voting, the Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of the motion, which was accordingly carried.

TUB MARKET BY-LAWS.

Alderman Allen said, that as there were then sixteen members present, he would take

the opportunity of moving that the by-law

passed by the Council on the 31st of July, by which the opening of the Market until nine o'clock on the Sabbath morning was autho- rised, should be rescinded. The rescinding of this by-law had been objected to, because no petitions had been presented from the citizens, praying for such a measure ; but the gentlemen who made UBe of this argument had forgotten, that although no petitions had been presented against the opening of the Market, it was an equally striking fact that none had been presented praying for such a measure. He (Alderman Allen) had made the matter a subject of earnest and anxious enquiry, and he had not heard the opening of the Market on the Sabbath morning, argued by a single indi- vidual, except the gentlemen who had con- tended for it in that Council. Much had been said about the desecration of the Sabbath by the richer classes, in causing their grooms and coachmen to work, in order that they might ride in their carriages to church on the Sabbath morning, and he (the Alderman) was free to admit that this species of indul- gence was a. pin, unless when it was rendered

absolutely 'necessary by the fad of sickness!

or of a distant residence from the place of worship : he would put it to the Council, however, whether in point of fact, this sub- ject bad any thing whatever to do with the

matter.

Mr. Macdermott thought that it was bad taste in the worthy Alderman to bring forward such a motion as this, when a notice of motion to precisely the same effect had just been given by another member of the Council, and was of opinion, that if such a discourteous line of conduct was proceeded in, the mem- bers were justified in voting against it, even from the very fact of such discourtesy. If the Alderman persisted in his motion, he (Mr. Macdermott, should withdraw, and by thus reducing the strength of the Council prevent it from being carried; al- though if it was suffered to stand over, and to como under the consideration of the Council in due course, he would meet the question fairly, and might probably, upon mature con- sideration, be prevailed upon to vote in favour of the Market being closed during the whole of the Sabbath-day.

Mr. Taïlor was of opinion that the Alder- man had not acted wisely in bringing the matter forward at that time, but he (Mr. Taylor), being willing to do anything in his power for the advancement of so good a cause, was not prepared to say, with Mr. Macder- mott, that he should oppose the motion.

After some further conversation, Alderman Allen agreed to amend his motion, by moving merely the reconsideration of the by-law in question, and thus leaving the matter open ; but this course appeared to be equally disap- proved of, and Messrs. Macdermott and Hill withdrew from their places in the Council, thus rendering the number insufficient for the passing of such a motion. The motion

was therefore withdrawn.

ABSENCC OF MEMBERS.

Alderman Wilshire moved, that in order to promote a more regular attendance of the members, the Town Clerk should be directed to prepare a return of the number of meetings which had been held since the first constitution of the Council, nnd the number of times which each member had attended, in order that the same might be published, and that the con- stituents of the gentlemen alluded to, might have the advantage of knowing how far they had attended to the trust delegated to them.

This resolution was seconded by Mr. Tai- lor, and after a brief discussion, in the course of which it appeared to meet with the general approbation of the Council, was put and

carried.

THE ASSF.SSMINT.

Alderman Flood said, that it fell to his lot to bring forward n motion, which although unpalatable was nevertheless indispensably necessary, which was that warrants of distress might bo granted to the several ward collec- tors against all persons refusing or neglecting to pay the rates levied by the Council.

Mr. Hunt seconded the motion.

Mr. Holden suggested the propriety of de- ferring this motion, on account 'of several objections having been taken to the amount of the assessment, in cases where such amount appcarei to Hbve been erro« neously slated, with respect to the individuals objecting.

Mr. M vcdirmott suggested that even if the resolution wa3 adopted, the warrants would of course not be issued in cases similar to those referred to by Mr. Holden : and after some further conversation, the motion was put and carried.

THE MINUTE BOOK.

Alderman Brouoiiton moved, that a copy of the Minute Book, authenticated by the signature of the Town Clerk, might be kept in the possession of the Mayor for the time being, stating, at the same time, that this practice had hitherto been adopted, and that it was merely in order lo legalise it that this motion had,by the advice of the City Solicitor, been brought forward.

After a long, but unimportant discussion, the motion was put and carried,

processions.

Mr. Holden, after alluding to the irre- gular manner in which the Councillors had gone a few da} s sinco to the Legis- lative Council Chamber, and to the neces- sity, in his opinion, of their proceeding on such occasions in something like a procession, according to the practice pursued m older countries, moved that, on all quar- terly meetiugs and public occasions, the members of the Council should appear in their full civic costume ; and that on appear- ing in public as a body, they should always move in procession, the Mayor going first, supported by the Town Clerk and City Solici- tor, and followed by the Aldermen and Coun- cillors, and the several officers of the Corpo- ration, in due order.

Mr. Hunt seconded the motion.

Mr. Macdermott was opposed to processions in geuerul, which he considered as a relic of olderandmorecorrupt usages than those which existed at the present day ; as an instance of the evils which might result from such proces- sions, Mr. Macdermott also alluded to the time when the Council had gone in procession to the St. James's Church soon after their first being called into existence, and stated, that the fact of. Mr. Alderman Flood having joined in that procession had been recently quoted in the public journals, as a reason why he was bound to vote on the affirmative side

in all questions of a Church nature.

Mr. Taylor was inclined to favour the motion, but thought that the Mayor should be supported by the two senior Aldermen instead of the Town Clerk and City Solicitor.

After some further conversation the motion was amended to meet the views of Mr. Taylor, and in that shape it was subsequently put and

carried.

town clerk and city solicitor.

Mr. Holden, after a few introductory re- marks, moved that the Town Clerk ana City Solicitor should appear at quarterly meetings and on all public occasions in black gowns; but this motion appeared to be generally dis- approved of, and fell to tho ground for want

of a seconder. '

withdrawing of memdirs,

Mr. Hunt moved that any member retiring from the Council during a discussion, for the purpose of hindering it from coming to a decision, should be liable to a vote of censure ; but after some discussion, in the course of which it appeared that this resolution would not have the efTect which was intended by the mover, in consequence of the impossibility of staling the purpose for which the members retired, it was withdrawn.

VOTING ON MOTION.

Mr. Holden moved that no member should be allowed to vote upon a motion who was

not present when such motion was put, and

after some material discussion this resolu- tion was adopted.

Tho Council thon adjourned till three o'clock on Wednesday next, with the under- standing that on that day they would proceed with the consideration of the by-laws.

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