Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-04
RICHMOND DAILY WING.
SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY =. ,s.,.
LIGHTING THE CITY WITH GAS.

We promised, yesterday, some consideration Of this
question. Of high interest," Conceive every inhab
an OF the city IL the lighted night bust
is prolonged and continued, and there the same
nocturnal overlooking of the transactions the
there would be in tho day. Property would be more SC.
in every shape, would be less rcquent-cvey
one would be safe aud comfortable-and the grand
effect would be enhance the Comfort and prosperity of
all. With such an end in view, do think that the
city Of Richmond, great it is already and daily becom.
ing greater and expanded, and waxing city Of
magnitude ought hesitate for instant The question
OF present ought be made subsidiary the future
the carly fu,urcand present lost sight of
in future certain advantage.
but we rely not in this mstcr upon Judgment.
We frankly confess be subject which VIC have not
carefully studied We call in the aid OF Others who have
carefully considered and refer the People Of Rich
mond to the following eter from distinguished
Washington, to very distinguished in Richmond
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18th, 1874.
MY Dear Sr understand that l, is contemplated to
light the Capitol Richmond aud the Public Square with
Gas. Ii be beg leave say that there is gentle.
here in the employ of the Government, who Is
euineny qualified undertake the work. and will
psh upon principle Of remarkable simplicity and
at great reduction Of COST compared with the mode
general His invention has been reported upon by two
boards ut Scientific appoinie by the government
and with entire oppr,baon. The Government has adopt
ed H. and is probable that will be introduced
Light House system throughout its extent and under
his patent. it is likely To be adopted by the large Gas
Works. Manufacturers Hotels, &c.
The practical results OF the Improvements that have
been made by the Government. shew that in Ligh, houses.
where Oil has been heretofore used, which dollar
and ftreHy nee cents ngh-the Gas gives the
amount OF Light at cost Of eCh: cents per night aud
eau be increased To any intensity the ratio 10
free from all danger Of Explosion and can used as
harmless candles. The cost of constructing all the
Works necessary will be in the cost Of the Gas
works now in that his Gas bears the COS, of o
light Knowing that this principle catch penny or in
the language of disng and esteemed
tentee, who mertorious gentleman have volun.
icered this letter. Ny kindes regard your family.
4" Your OBJ serv't and knsman
Our plan Is this Tho Night wa'ch costs the ely
the of Sl2.O00 They are no, worth rs
much as the fifth wheel 10 wagon We do not say or
mean to intimate, that they de- do their duty But
body knows that whether they Try not they are
at little account. Ii the city Lighted they will
be wanted the night than in the day.
Light the city, then, and dispense with the Watch and the
of lighting the city already provided. without
cents increase OF taxes. Sir thousand dollars will pay
the interest the expenditure necessary lgh, the city
with Gas Dispense With only half the Watch and tie
ways and already provided for tie Improvement
without any recourse 10 increased taxation.
What the People of Richmond TO this suggestion
Connect with the cheaper methods of giving light which
Science has discovered and do think fail to
recommend its, property holders and all-Propcriy
Holders, who ought be consulted but who last TO
derive the principal benefit