A public meeting of the French Municipal Council, to pass the report and vote the budget for 1873-4, was held on Wednesday, at the Municipal Hall. had been customary that the public meetings of the Council should be presided wer by the Consul-General; but M. Godeaux had oxprenly desired him (M, Galle) to preside on this occasion. They had met to pass the report and budget for 1873-4; and hho begged to propose—the Budget adopted. eas That the Report as printed be d and
Seconded by Mr. Foxaes and cartier.
This closed the proceedings and the meeting broke up.
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