Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-17
CITY COUNCIL.

HdrdH, James NJ. WiekhGn, Hugh ". Fry, Henry
Clarke, I'm. r. Butler r. o. Haskins J. ". Pegrarn,
and Joseph Mayo.
tPRocEEpINGs CoNcLrDED.l
MIR Lancaster presented the following report:
The changed the resolution of the Coun-
Gil of the 10Th April, the subject OF Lighting the CITY.
Report That in pursuance of the object view, the
OF Mr. Charles o. Sanford, Engineer OF much eNpe
ncnce on many OF public works, Immediately
gagged; when, consultation with the committee, II
determined that he should proceed the city of Phiadol-
phia for the purpose of thorough examination of the gas
works OF that place. and with the further purpose of nqu
ring any other mode OF lighting could be adopted which
by It's economy superiority, could be recommended
gas.
His report the committee. eyidenciug much labor and
attention TO the subject herewith presented the Coun
c IN response TO the resolutions referred them Here
your committee might take leave of the subject but
due TO the Council and to constituents, that assign
some OF the reasons which induce give support
to plan for the establishment of gas works. the OF
the city, IN preference TO other mode We inform
ed that IN the year 1885 the Select and Common Councils
of Philadelphia passed ordinance authorizing Joint
stock company, light that city with gas rcscrving the
privilege future Of taking the works cost,
exchange for six per stock OF the city That privilege
has been exercised but whether OF the profit
dervabe from the works, the necessity of controlling the
same your committee Is not fully informed. We feel well
assured however thai the city OF Philadelphia would
have assumed establishment OF more than half
million OF dollars if likely prove losing concern
Again; individual undertakes the establishment of gas
works IN the OF Richmond his object be such pro-
ut as he expects 10 realize upon the investment and there
case he will lind the greatest per cenage upon his invest
be 10 the Of about one half of our scattered
city, which covers hill and dale Here he will stop II.
however, such work undertaken the part of the CITY,
Its extension will continue long 1t promises yield
sN cent the without regard the per cenage
TO given point and in this way may be extended every
portion OF our city, the advantages light much
needed, and which will Toe hailed with JOY and
by every who feels that his individual character iden
titled with that OF the city In confirmation of the
OF opinions OF the committee they will quote from the
port OF j. C. Crcsson, superintendent of the Philadelphia
Gas Works, under date 22d January lSIl: That two div
dends OF per cent each were pad the stockholders in
1887; two dividends farther Ut per each paid
IN 1885, and that the semannua dividends since, have
been Of the ~ comparison Of the opera
tons OF the works for the 1899 with those OF the wear
previous, shows that the of demand had
much diminished This may be taken an indication
that the boundaries OF the profitable districts had been pas.
sed, and that future would tend rather diminish
than to increase the profits OF the concern"
In conclusion your committee will hazard the assertion
that the City Of Richmond Is extensively and abund
anty watered IN proportion the cost than any other city
IN the world; and why Il sol Because has furnish
ed us with noble stream and abundant power al the
point most suitable for the purpose The same boun
u Providence having, lavish extent bestowed on us
the crude materials for lighting city, only
the necessary works art and the same result
will efforts which have been realized in our val
liable works
Your committee have only to propose the following
resolution:
Resoired, That committee be instructed to report an
ordinance providing for the appointment standing com.
mee, to be denomInated the Committee on the Richmond
Gas Works; and for an appropriation OF dollars in
cash. and six per cent stock, redeemable in To be
placed under the control said committee 10 be expended
the purchase suitable lot the erection of gas works
be denomnaed the Richmond Gas Works. and thar such
committee be clothed with such powers may be necesa
~ TO carry INTO operation the works intended erected
Inc following Is the report Of the Engineer accompany
ing the foregoing report:
To J. a. Lancaster James VI. Wckham, and Henry
LudlaIn, Esqs Committee the subject OF lighting the
city of Richmond
Gentlemen; la accordance with your instructions,
pecuuy submit the following report on the subject Of Gas
lighting, under the following heads: The location Of the
works, plan OF the works, plan OF laying the street pipes
estimate OF the cost Of the works pipes the cost
OF manufacturing gas probable income to be derived
from the works, and the advantages Of lighting With gas in
preference TO other modes.
LIST. The Location.
The location Of the works should DC such that coal and
other materials to be used may be conveniently obtained
There many lots within the corporation Of Richmond
that will answer the purpose and comparison Of any two
lots easily be made by taking into consideration the
pce OF each lot the dwelling the same the cost Of
pipes from the lot the main pipe of the CITY, and
the annual cost Of transportation OF materials to be used for
making gas.
end Plan Of the Works.
Inc accompanying drawing represents a lot OF half an
acre, and upon which laid down all the necessary works
and buildings for present purposes the dotted lines repre-
sent the plan Of extending the works If II should ever be
found necessary. The buildings required for the present
works are reorihOuse Of - 10y 80 feet and Is feet high
having chimney of 60 feet hgh purifying house of 20
feet square, and IL feet high; small shed Tor mc coal
shed Of 20 by 40 feet; and meeI and Office OF 20
feet high and equal to feet square, house pun
lying house, and lime shed TO be built OF brick; the other
buildings TO be Of timber. The works will consist Of three
benches Of brick work, Of about width and height
EACH these benches To be placed side by de each
VIII contain furnace 10 heat three etOr will be com
Pete IN itself for the generation Of from 10 $4,000
feet Of IN "a hours; hence it will be necessary TO keep
Two benches OF etos III active operation for the produc-
uon OF the quantity Of gas proposed be made namely
5UOUOOO feet Of gas, nett; the third bench reserved
tor use, whenever either Of the others require renewals or
repairs The other works are, a.hydrauc MAN, washer
gpu ,ft -. H.. "a
cast iron pPesi these works used for cleansing,
suHng and purifying the gas.
Bird. Plan Of laying the street Pipes
FOR the plan Of laying pipes, with view TO light
ing the whole city eventually, | propose to lsy inch
mains through 9th and 18th Streets and these by
an inch pipe laid ~ Main streei connect the lat
ter pipe with the works by inch pipc this series Of
pipes will form the main artery. In all parallel to
Main street. inch pipes b. laid, and connected
with the 9th inch pipes 9th and 18th Streets and IN oil the
numbered streets inch pipes 10 be- laid and con
nected with the inch pipes the Intersections Of streets
wo pipes 10 be laid the side walks all streets where
great demand for may be expected and one pipe laid
near the centre Of oil other streets.
In order obtain the greatest advantages with the least
expenditure, and Of forming plan upon which 90 base
my estimate Tor present proposed works. have supposed
that the following part Of the general plan Of laying the
street pipes will first be executed VIZ: pipe be- laid
through Cary street. from the lower end Of the Basin
To ShOckoo Creek two pipes in Main street, from 9TH
18th streets side and from 18th Doth on the
otheri one pipe on ono side Of II street, from lst Mayo
streets pipe street, from Governor Mayo streets
and pipe IN 9Th 7th 9th Governor and Mayo streets
BY this arrangement a the inhabitants OF the com.
pact portions Of the city will be within short distance Ola
connected line Of lights Of the and public
buildings.
ih-Esfimatsd cost Of "ersetag hc eorks and laying
street pDes through N, portion Of me city aJoUe deser
ed.
For oil metal work. fitted up complete according to the &C.
compunying plan Of work, per Burr Samson's offer
marked Sl2.6OO
al necessary buildings, as per proposal 3 1880
Tank for gasOmotcr do do do 500
Brick work Of 3 retJit benches at $50 $50
Fencing and fitting lot, say $50
Purchase Of log 1000
Totol cost Of works S2I, 300
10 which add the u street pipes and laying
,he same calculated at prices furnished by Gar.
land Hanes, Esq.
lOOO feet 10 inch pipes at s S. 1850
5OOO do do do I2s $50
,i.'a,oooo 90 do do IS LAO
100 90 DO do go g,lsO
,ry %" 90 do ~ 1850
Total cost Of pipes and laying II 400