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A communication from PS Stewart Esquire Reeve
of Renfrew was read acknowledging vote of thanks

A Communication from Lt Col Villiers D7 Adjt Genl [Adjutant General]
was read enclosing letter from Department of Militia
and Defence Ottawa Re Artillery Park Kingston

On Motion of Ald Bermingham seconded by Ald Whiting
Ordered, That the communication of the Militia
Department be referred to the joint Committees of City
Property and Fire, Water and Gas to report at next meeting
of Council

A Communication from John Holmes was read
asking the Council to return cheque &c

Ald McDermott moves seconded by Ald Little
That the prayer of the petition of John Holmes
be granted

In amendment
Ald Whiting moves seconded by Ald Bermingham
That the petition of John Holmes be referred to
the Market Committee to report which being put was
carried and the original motion was lost

A Communication from WH Irwin the Publisher
was read requesting the Councils patronage for their
Directory and Gazateer. Referred to the Committee
on Finance &c

Petitions from Pierre Lamoureaux and others
respecting taxes were submitted and referred to the
Court of Revision

Ald Shannon brought up the petition of Alfred
Simmons asking for the approval of the Council to carry
on his trade of tallow Melting and Manufacturing candles
on lot 521 owned by him. Referred to the City Commissioner
to report.

Ald Thompson brought up the petition of William
Nicholson and 10 others against street watering.
Referred to the Committee on Fire, Water and Gas

Ald Dunn brought up the petition of George
Young and 14 others asking for a drain in Upper
Colborne street. Referred to the Committee on Streets &c

Ald O'Brien brought up the petition of
Thomas Robinson asking that the proposed drain in
Chatham street be opened. Referred to the Committee
on Streets &c

Ald McDermott brought up the petition of Thomas
M. Fenwick and 24 others asking for removal of fence
at foot of King street. Referred to the Committee on
Streets &c

Ald Redden brought up the petition of Captain
Wyatt asking that the rent of Ontario Hall be reduced.
Referred to the Committee on City Property.

Ald