12th. The Marshal shall serve as Door-Keeper, & Sergeant-at-Arms, to the council.

13th. After the reading of the journal of the preceding meeting, the Mayor shall call for petitions, beginning with the members from the 1st Ward and so on to the 4th— and no petition shall be received thereafter, unless, by unanimous consent.

14th. Petitions having been called for and disposed of, reports of Standing Committees shall next be received, then reports of Select Committees, and then any miscellaneous business shall be in order.

15th. The Mayor shall always be at liberty to deliver his sentiments in debate, on any question before the council; but when the Mayor speaks, it shall be from his chair.

16th. In case of disorderly conduct in spectators, the Mayor may either order the persons out, committing the disorders; have the room cleared; or fine or convict the offenders to prison, for contempt.

17th. When any member is about to speak in debate, or offer any matter to the council, he shall rise from his seat, and address the Mayor as “Mr. President,” and avoid personalities.

18th. When two members rise at the same time, the Mayor shall name the person to speak, but in all other cases, the member first rising shall speak first. No member shall speak more than twice <​three times​> to the same question without leave of the council, nor speak more than once, <​without leave,​> until every person choosing to speak shall have spoken.<​; without leave.​>

19th Any member may call another to order, and when a member is so called to order, he [p. 3]