Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-13

Leaving a balance in favor Of the Water
Works Of SGl2G 50
For the purpose OF raising the walls and entertainments of
the reservoir from six TO eight feet above their present height
tits necessary that the city should acquire by purchase,
condemnation, or otherwise, about four acres of land adj
Joining the reservoir. Were the walls and entertainments
thus raised, land which may be done by degrees, as the ci.
~ finances will justify an increased head and a greater and
more certain supply OF water would be afforded at those high
points on ShOckoe Hill, which arc often without a supply
whom the reservoir is not full, or when there is a heavy draft
Of water from the fire plugs and hydants below. The ca.
pacity OF the reservoir would consequently be much increas.
ed; the water would remain longer therein, and would be
discharged more pure than at present. For these reasons.
the committee deem it their duty, again to call the auen.
ton Of the City Council to the subject.
Upon examination Of the Pump House, Pumps and Ma.
ehineTy, the committee find that some important repairs are
necessary. Pump No |, when put up, was placed upon
timber sHls and supports; these timbers are in a rapid -ioie
OF decay, and should the great weight OF metal which they
support cause them to settle below their present position, the
destruction Of the pump and the machinery attached there.
10, would probably be the consequence. To guard against
such an occurrence, the committee have no hesitation in
recommending that these tmbers be removed, and -ubstan-
tal stone siUs, and stone or cast iron supports he forthwith
placed in their stead.
As the floor Of the Pump House is Of timber, and Is. from
its low and damp location liable 10 early decay, and as II il
necessary in severe cold weather 10 keep a large stove in
that room. for the purpose OF freeing the wheels from ice,
the committee recommend tina. the floor bc taken M. and a
stone or brick one be substituted.
The porches, doors and frames of the Pump House re-
quire painting, and some other unimportant repairs are ne.
cessary, which can be done by the Superintendent and his
wOrkmen.
All the machinery continues to work as well ns new. and
Tie pipes throughout the various lines are IN good condition.
The enclosure around the reservoir Is in a d~lapidurcd
state. When additional land - acquired ADJOINING the re-.
seryOir, and the walls and e~mbankments raised, a new en-.
closure should be erected.
The Clerk Of the City Council having communicated TO
tho Committee, the resignation Of James Bosher and WIN.
Z. Allen, tins committee proceeded TO fill the vacancies thus
occasioncd, by appointing WIN. Mitchell, IT,, and Thom,s
Samson, Esqs, who, after being notified Of their appoint.
mcnt. appeared and took their seats at the board.
In confusion. the Committee faEe uIeagur. len. ..-. a.
the City Council, that their confidence IN the skill. indus.
Try, and attention Of the superintendent Is undated All
OF which h respectfully submitted, by
SAMUEL SUBLETT, c. W. &.
And the foregoing report having been read, and land on
the table,
On motion, Of Mr.. Lancaster,
ResOlrsd, That the Watering Committee be reop.s,cd
20 report to the Council an estimate Of the repairs. improve.
msnts, &c. recommended by them.
The Council proceeded 10 the election Of four members
OF the Watering Committee, the President of the Com,
let, Archibald Peasants, WIN. Mitchell, Jr. and Tbgmas
samson, were unanimously reelected.
dent Of the Water Works.
On motion Of Mr. wickham, leave was given q, brine
m an ordinance concerning the salaries Of tie officers Of
the City II Richmond. Committee u, bring In Nm, .,r,
Mossrs. Wickham, Ludlam, and Pepmm.
VIZ. Wickham accordingly reported un ordinance. which
was read, &ci andthe 18th rule Of the Council having b,,r
suspended the same was then read the hrd time and pus
ed.
Aepou was submitted from the Chamberlain. or IN.
number Of persons holding office underline city. their name
and several allowances and the a having been read,
On motion II NJ Wickham,
Rss0icsd, That the said report be referred 10 o. ScIrc
Committee, with instructions 10 report by ordinance or 9th
ervise, what alterations, n any, are e]xpodient In thcscyer
allowances Of uIo officers. Committee, Messr. Wickham
Pegmm add Lancaster.
The Council proceeded io The election Of Officers Of Oh
Night Watch, snd Buuell Jenkins was unanimously rec
cctcd Fnt Officer, and Arch'd Wilkinson Second OH
Ger.
A report was presented from the Committee Of Accounts
% whom vas referred the Chamberlain's accounts Of r.
ccigs and disbursements for SIX months ending Fobruar
99th, isf3. that they had examined the same and found
20 b. correct. and tho bslancc IN his hands was Sl2. 0S5.G u.
The report was received and approved.
A communication from theJ chamberlain, respecting III
oaicisl bond. was read and referred 70 the Committee q
Finance.
AUgot was submitted from the Oversecu Of the Poo
staane tho amount expended by them, and the probable SUI
nccessay " carry into full operation the ordinance prov
vidine ~ The establishment Of Poor.house, Work house
sc. The smouai expended for the enclosures, ice hous'