45 the motion motion was put and lost by the following vote, Yeas — Ald. Bremond, Cook, Deffenbaugh, Goodale and Taylor. Nays — Ald. James, Robinson and Sheeks, No two thirds vote Ald. Taylor offered the following, which was referred to the following Committee on Fire Department, towit Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin, That the Fire Bell be mounted at the Market House if it is considered safe to place the same on the Market House, or Market Hall, as soon as possible. Ald. Bremond Robinson moved to adjourn. Lost Ald. Bremond moved that the Street Commissinor be instructed to take charge of the City's Carts, and repair or put the bridge on West College Avenue in a condition to keep it from going to distruction. Carried On motion the Council adjourned. Fred S. [illegible] Recorder, Called Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas Dec 11th 1875. Mayor T. B. Wheeler in the chair called the meeting to order. Roll called Present: Aldermen A. H. Cook A. Diffenbaugh T. O. Goodale D. A. James J. Larmour, J. H. Robinson, D. Sheeks and M. A. Taylor. The Mayor stated that the meeting was called to consider a petition from T. R. Tool Agent of Howes Great London Circus and Hippodrome. To received the report from the Committee on Market House in reference to renting the City Hall to Mr. Banks for school purposes and to provide some means to meet the coupons due on the first day of January 1875. The Committee on Market House having under consideration Mr. Banks proposition, asked for further time to make their report. Granted. --- Page break --- 46 The petition from T. R. Tooler was read, praying in behalf of Howes Great London Circus and Hippodrome for a reduction of license from $500.00 to $357.00 per day for their exhibition of said show. Ald. James moved that the petition be granted. Lost by the following vote: Yeas- Ald Goodale James and Larmour. Nays- Ald. Cook, Diffenbaugh, Robinson, Shuks and Taylor. Ald. Cook moved that a committee of three be appointed with instruction and authority to provid means for the payment of the coupons due on the first day of January 1875. Carried unanimously. His Hon. the Mayor appointed on that committee Aldermen Cook Taylor and Robinson. A communication from Jacob Fountain was read proposing to keep and board all Citys paupers at $42.00 per month in city warrants. Referred to Committee on Charity. On motion the Council adjourned. Fred Sterzing Recorder. Called Meeting of the City Council Austin Texas December 13th 1875. Mayor S. B. Wheeler in the chair called the meeting to order. Roll called. Present- Aldermen A. H. Cook A. Diffenbaugh S. C. Goodale D. A. James J. Larmour J. H. Robinson and M. A. Taylor. The Mayor stated that the meeting was called to reconsider the petition of Aler S. R. Tooler Agent of the Howes Great London Circus & Hippodrome asking for a reduction of license for their exhibition of said show. Upon which Alderman Taylor offered the following resolution: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: That we the City Council instruct the City Assessor and Collector to collect the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars in currency for the privilege of Exhibiting of the London Hippodrome within the City limits, said amo-