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Show howder Magazines. In pursuance ol tho call ol the mayor, the city conned held a special meeting lust evening for the purpose of considering the pewder magazine question, with special reference- to the selection of a site for new magazines. maga-zines. The subject was freely discussed, dis-cussed, and opinions :s to the most suitable location wero expressed. In tho judgment of a majority of the council, as stated, powder magazine. should not bo permitted in the city; aud only small quantities of powder should bo allowed to .be stored here. Some of the members were opposed to permitting (he article, in Urge lots, lo be brought to the depot on the cars ami there unloaded. It wasj suggested that the most convenient j and proper placo for tho magazines, all things considered, would bj in the vicinity of Ihe Hot springs. The whole subject was referred lo a special committee, consisting of Alderman Sharp and Councilors Winder Win-der aud Morrii, with instructions to report at the next meeting ot the 1 , council on Tuesday evening. j |