Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-24
CITY COUNCIL,

At adjourned meeting held Thursday, 22d instant
Present. G. A. Myers, President; D. J. Saunders, R
Q. Haskins, VIM. G. Allen, c. Robinson, Jas Bosher
w. Goddn, ] M. Darlington, j. Kinniard, P. Robin
son, B. TAFT, J. S. Caske, Jos. Mayo, S. d. Denoon
and L. w. Chamberayne.
Onmoton of Mr.. Caskie,
Resolved, That the Committee on Culverts be- anc
they hereby authorized extend the cuvet on 4tf
street. from the south side of Grace Gts present temi
nation under the resolution of the Council authorizing
its constructon to the south side of Broad street pro
vded, that in making such extension the cost of the
entire work, shall not exceed the of $780, beyond
the original appropriation of $3.50.
A communication submitted from D. Anderson
U as agent for w L. Anderson, proposing to sell to the
city the lot belonging him, Exchange Alley for the
purpose OF widening the Alley.
And on motion OF Mr.. Caske, it was referred to the
Commissioners of Streets for Madison Ward to enquire
into the expediency OF purchasing the ground and on
what terms 1t can be purchased.
A petition was presented from Edmond & Davenport
for the privilege OF using the OF the street. oppo-
site to their office, to deposite plaster ereon and for
which they have been summoned before the Mayor ac-
companed by the certificate of sundry citizens, that no
obstruction will be caused by the deposite Of plaster in
that part OF the street.
On motion of Mr.. Bosher the petition was referred to
the Commissioners Of Streets for Madison Ward
A petition presented from c. Grew, for permits
sion to erect small flight OF steps each of his tene-
mens on Marshall Eth street, in place of those
which he has removed in compliance with order of
the Council, together with the recommendation of a
number of citizens, in favor ofthe application.
terred to the Commissioners OF Streets generally
The resolution offered at the last meeting by Mr.
Bosher the subject of lighting the city with gas and
the substitute proposed therefor by Mr. Denoon having
been taken up
communication was read from Messrs C. @.
Tompkins and Walter Gwynn, recommending the
property owned by them tcaled the Steel Works. for
the erection of the contemplated Gas Works. and stat
construction of the works. itshould be left to private
enterprise.
The memorial Of number Of citizens was also read
obectng to the erection Of the works upon lot situated
Cary street. between 18th street and the Creek which
they understand to be contemplated.
The said communication and memorial were laid on
the table.
Mr. Conway Robinson submitted the following which
was accepted by MIR Denoon the place othe substi-
tute offered by him:
ResotUed, That the Committee on the subject of light
ing the city be instructed to inquire what streets should
be lighted with Gas in the first instance and what rule
should be determined future extensions and also
inquire whether any, and any, what streets should be
Lighted with oil and that they make report on the sub
Ject with such an ordinance for the erection of Gas
Works and for lighting the city in the opinion of the
Committee should be passed
The ayes and noes having been called, the resolution
was unanimously adopted.
The Council then adjourned