CITY COUNCIL—REGULAR SESSION ~ Thursday, May 5, 1859
Committee on Fire Department reported in favor of a Night Watchman...

Special Session of the City Council ~ Wednesday May 9, 1866
“An ordinance for the better protection of the property and lives of the citizens against fire.”

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ~ Wednesday, November 7, 1866
Proposed Reconstruction of the Fire Department—Swine Prohibited from Running at Large—Multitudinous Minor Matters.