Locomotive, Volume 8, Number 11, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1849 — Page 3

..City Council. At 2 o'clock P. M. on the 17th inst., the Council met at their chamber, and the proceedings of the last meeting were read and adopted." ' ' ' . " The President then announced the standing committees for the year, after which the following re

port from the 1 reasurer was read and accepted. Moneys in the Treasury on May 7, 1849. School money - - $1,479 95 Road - - ; - - - 114 05 Hospital - - - 19 36 General Fund - - - 2 02

" . $1,615 38 Orders redeemed in 1848 ' . , . $525,34 The following road money is now in the Treas ury, belonging to the different wards. -

1st ward - - $4 55 5th ward - $13 05 2d - - - 45 05 6th - 12 55 3d - - - 7 31 7th - .- - 20 70

4th - - - 10 84 ' ,

The report of the street commissioner was then

presented and reterred to a committee. The report of the Mayor was then presented which was read and laid on the table.

A petition was presented from D. George, asking

to have the permanent grade ot tne side want loca

ted on Washington street from the Palmer House

east to the alley, and staked, and that the grade of

the alley be established, and that he be allowed to fill up the same and receive a suitable compensa

tion therelor. Accepted and granted, excepting the compensa tion. '

On motion of Mr., King it was directed that the

street commissioner be required to go on and hn-

ish grading all the streets that have been commenc

ed and are yet unnnisnea. uraerea Dy eonseni. On motion of Mr. Gillespie an order to renew

the survey to locate the grade on the east side of

Pennsylvania street, trom vvasnington to Vermont streets, was adopted, and the street commissioner

directed to have the same done. . Mr. Hooker reported the unsafe condition of the bridge over the canal on New York street. Mr. Eckert reported the unsafe condition of the bridge over Pogues run on Illinois street, also the well near the Baptist church being in an unsafe condition. ' ... On motion of Mr. King the Treasurer was ordered to procure all the deeds for the school lots and lay the same before the council at their next meeting. . . The council then went into the election of the following officers: w , City Engineer and Surveyor James Wood.. Weigh Master Adam llaugh. Sexton to the Public burying ground Philip Socks On motion of Mr. Eckert, it was ordered that, the Marshal enforce the ordinacce in regard to culling flowers and. mutilating plants in the grave yard, and that printed notices be stuck up to that effect.' On motion of Mr. King the Marshal was directed to compromise with Mr. A. W. Morris in regard to taking dirt from Pennsylvania street, and report at the next meeting. , ., , On motion of Mr. Sulgrove the President and Secretary were requested to prepare a statement of the liabilities of the city by the next meeting. - The bonds of the different officers were then presented and accepted. - Mr. King announced that Mr. Fitter would not serve as street commissioner unless allowed $275

275, which

a year. Mr. King moved that he be allowed

was lost. . . . Mr. Filler's resignation was then handed in. George Pitts was then elected street Commisioner, and13 the Council adjourned 'till Monday evening at 7 o'clock.

' Several communications were unavoidably crowded out this week but shall appear in our next.

The Murder Cases The.Grand Jury found an indictment against John Pogue for the murder of John Sparlan, and he was admitted to bail. His trial will not come on this term. They also found against Merritt Young for murder in the first degree. . As this is not a bailable

case Mr. Young is still in jail. His trial may not

be up this term, and it is whispered that his friends

will move a change of venue, on the ground that

there is an excitement in this community on the subject. . . ; The case of Hiram Gaston, for murder, came up on Thursday last, but nothing was done on that day but empanel a Jury about 50 men that had been summoned had made up their minds. This case is now in progress, but will most probably be finished to-day. If we deem it necessary, or if anything

new is elicited on the trial, we will give a brief

synopsis of the evidence in our next. Good Foundation. Mr. D. V. Culley is building the first stone cellar wall that has ever been put up in the city, and as stone is so much better than brick for that purpose, it will be to the interest of all intending to build to do the same. Mr. C's foundation is 27 by 37 feet, and 6 high, and 18 inches 'thick, and the difference between laying it in brick and stone will be very small, not to exceed $15. The stone can be procured in great numbers in Vernon and brought here at the rate of about $1 the squre yard, wall measure. Books Which are Books. A very handsome copy of Harper's edition of the history of King Charles the Second, of England, by Jacob Abbott, has been laid on our table by Messrs Hood fc Noble, booksellers of this city. It is beautifully bound, with an illuminated title page, and embellished with a number of spirited engravings, and printed in Harper's best style. We advise all to call at Hood & Noble's and see it, and the many excellent books they have on hand. Thirty-Six indictments were brought up

against one house for selling liquor against the law

hi the court this week. The counsel for the defendant moved to have them consolidated, which was

not permitted by the court. The defendant then

plead guilty to five, for which he was fined $3 each,

and the balance 31, were quashed.

We understand the Grand Jury have found bills

of indictment against six young lads for removing

signs, store boxes, and doing other damages. We

hope this will be a warning to others, for disorderly conduct is invariably punished, sooner or. later.

Philosophy of Life. A decided hit at the

true philosophy of life, ; as illustrated by modern practice, was made a few y pars since b " the best looking man about town," and is worthy of record. The Judge, as every body knows, is perfectly easy.

in his financial calculations as to the future, appar

ently following the scripture recommendation of letting each day provide for itself. Happening to be in company with a lady, one of the upper ten

thousand, she remarked to him his apparent indif

ference of accumulating wealth. The Judge coolly

remarked, " what is the difference, I am in favor of

the aristocrasy of wealth, but my children will mar

ry yours after a while, and then it will all be equalized."

Benefits of the Administration. Rise in Tobacco. Out old friend, the Col., who for the last 15 years has been a regular candidate for a "chew" from every clever fellow with a whole plug of best Virginia, and who, on hearing that Andy started a rumor on him that he had actually bought a plug,' went immediately and had him contradict it, Iras at last surrendered, and now ranks with the tobacco buying class, as he actually, with premeditation, and intention aforethought, wilfully and with full knowledge, bought, bargained, purchased and paid for 5 whole plugs of best James River plug, A No. 1, proving the adage that fact is stranger than fic-, tion. If any doubt this wo refer them to Horace, or they can test the quality by application at the p. o. ; That Colillion Party at the Palmer House last Tuesday evening, was decidedly the dance of the season as our friend the Captain says. He ought to know, for none of the b'hoys put in the time to better advantage. Beautiful, - fascinating ladies, good country music, and general hilarity camjbined to make it the dance.

California. VVe have just seen a letter from one of the b'hoys, dated 20 miles from Independence, April 26. They are all in good spirits, and make their final start on the 27th, at 8 o'clock, for the Kanzas river, 100 miles from. Independence. It gives a vivid description of amp duties, of Prairie life, . prairie hens, and Indian dances, at which a lot of them were on the evening of the 26th. Squire Hamlin, of Ky. is elected captain of their company, and this is probably the last news we will get from them until beyond the Rocky mountains. -

FOUND. ON last Sunday morning, on Ohio, near Meridia street, a large gold ear ring, the owner can have by describing property and paying for this advertisement. Apply at the Locomotive office. - May 12.

FANCY SIGN FAINTING. W BOWMAN is now prepared to do all kinds of PLAIN . and FANCY SIGN PAINTING and LETTERING, on short notice and favorable terms. Shop in Locomotive buildings, opposite Browning's. May 12. HATS WHICH A1SE HATS. SBECK and TULLEY, since the late Fire, have just opened the finest and best assortment of hats, from the genuine Broadway " tip" to the tile for the b'hoys, and will sell them on terms to suit all. Call and see them, at their old stand, opposite Browning's Hotel, Indianapolis. . my 12 3t. -

GRAND EXHIBITION. Admittance Free. TO be seen this day at the extensive store of II. J. &, B. C. HORN, the largest', best assorted and cheapest stock of Spring and Summer Goods ever brought to this market. VVe have just received by Green & Go's express in 8 days from New York 20 embd. and plain Crape Shawls from 5 to $30. It) Silk Visetees " 8 to $16. 100 ps. Lawn from 12 to 25 cts. 200 " Prints - ' 4 " 20. 25 " New Stylo Bonnet Ribbon. ' - Also A great variety of Parasols and Parasolettes, embroidered Linen Robes, Linen Ginghams, Organdies, Baiages, Gimp and Leghorn Bonnets together with a general variety of Fancy articles too numerous to mention. We invite the Ladies to an examination of our stock and prices. May 8, 1849. II. J. & B. C. HORN.

JTIIIililNEKY. " MRS. BRADLEY would inforra the ladies of the city of Indianapolis that she is prepared to do all work in the line of Bonnet Dressing, and Trimming in the neatest and most fashionable style. From her long experience in the business, she is warranted in saying that her work will he done in a style equal to any in the city. - " - Residence on Illinois street, three squares north of Washington street. ' May 5th 1849.

ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! The subscribers are prepared . to furnish Ice daily at the doors of persons wishing it, in quantities to suit purchasers. They are also making refrigerators of various sizes which they propose to sell to order at reasonable terms Indianapolis May 5 '49. COMEGYS &.Co. ( Sentinel and Journal copy,)