Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-16
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nalty OF the bond OF the Chamberlain of this city,
The following Report Of the Watering Comm,ee
for the year ending the Both April 1850 was presented
The Watering Committee, in pursuance OF the ordi-
nance reducing into all the ordinances concerning
the Water Works passed the 18th March, ls47, beg
leave to report that from the report of the REGISTER Of
the Water Works herewith submitted it will be found
that the receipts OF water rents for the year ending the
10th April, 1850, amount to $l670l &c, being an ex
cess over the previous year OF 81 979 05 which shows
steady and gradual increase of rents.
The expenditures will all be found under their proper
heads as prepared by the Register.
The two additional pumps, pump house, and mains
from the pump house to the reservoir ordered by the
Council to be erected, are progressing, and is expect
ed the whole will be completed agreeable to the con-
tract by the first day Of July next. About one half of
the pipes for the mains delivered and that part con-
meeting with the receiver OF the reservoir has been laid
the works are all in good order, substantial head
gates have been erected of solid masonry and are
pee, with the exception OF the iron gates for the
which are ready to be put in.
The committee take pleasure in adding their testimo-
ny to the zeal and fidelity of the superintendent and re-
gster, whose accounts have been examined, and who
nave IN Their opinion, faithfully discharged duties of
their offices.
All Of which is respectfully submitted, by order of the
Watering Committee.
u JAMES BOsHER, Chairman
The foregoing report having been read, it was an
proved; and on motion OF Mr. Bosher, ordered to be
printed int with the accompanying papers.
Inc Council then proceeded to the election of six
members of the Watering Committee, in addition to
the President, member odfcio And Messrs. James
Bosher, w. c. Allen, b. TAFT and S. Cullen. We're
elected from the Councl and Messrs Archd Peasants
and Thomas Samson, from the citizens
Garland Hanes was reelected Superintendent and
M: l.; Stratton, Register Of the Water Works.
b. Jlnkius reelected First Officer and Will
kinson, Second Officer of the Night Watch for one
The Mayors report of fines for the last month was
submitted and laid on the table.
The reports of the Temporary Police Officers and
accounts Tor their services Tor month this date
10 nnrfs lol, &l.o II
and accounts ordered to be paid
Kent Fame d kents bond as Auctioneers, was sub
mltted and approved, and their license renewed
A bond, offered by James r. Sutton as Auctioneer
tor the sale of real estate was approved and license
granted him.
The annual report of the Trustees of the Lancaste-
ran School was submitted and read and On motion of
Mr. Robinson it referred to select committee with
instructions to enquire whether any further provision
should be made on the of education within the
city with leave to report by ordinance otherwise
Commlttee-Messrs. Robinson, Dimmock and Gull
The following resolutions adopted by the Trustees
OF the said School, were submitted:
Resolved, That the Secretary report to the Council
OF the city OF Richmond, that there three vacancies
IN the Board OF Trustees occasoned by the resignation
of Mr.. John T Sizer, and Doct. VIM. A Patso n and
the death of Mr. VIM. Allison.
Resolved, That in the deeply regretted death of VIM
Allison, the school has sustained loss not easily SUD-
piled, and his associates at the Board member whose
memory will ever be endeared to them by his untiring
zeal IN the cause OF popular education his faithful and
prompt discharge of all duties detailed to him as
Trustee, for the last consecutive twenty seven years
and above all, for his uniform urbanity and kindness in
all his intercourse with them.
The Council proceeded to the election ofthree Trus-
tees to supply the vacancies mentioned and Messrs
Sam'. Reeve, P. V. Daniel, jr., and Hugh A. Watt,
were elected.
Mr.. Denoon reported from the Committee on the
SUBJECT an ordinance providing Tor the appointment of
measurer OF wood in the city OF Richmond; which
was read the first time and laid on the table.
The Annual Report OF the Principal Engineer of the
Fire Association, was read and laid on the table
A list OF interments for three months ending Both
April, submitted and laid the tables showing 1be
deaths to have been, OF whites males Sc, females 81,
males 81, stll-born 6-otal g. Whole number 1885,
petition of F. James for the reduction of the as
sessmen on the real property OF himself and j. S. James
Estates at the corner OF Main and 9th Streets on mo-
of Equalizers.
The petition of James Beae and others for the i'm
provement of 9Th street. north of Broad street, was
read; and on motion of Mr. Goddn referred tn tho
Commissioners of Streets for Monroe Ward
A petition Of Martha H. Vaughan for the payment of
the condemnation on her land under ,orit of ad ouod
damnun for the use OF the city, referred to the
Committee on Claims.
petition presented from the President and d.
rectors OF the Exchange Hotel Company, for reduc-
ton OF the assessment their property which, on mo-
ton OF Capt Dmmock was referred to the Committee
of Equazers.
On motion of Mr.. Allen,
Resolved, That the City Surveyor be- and he is here
by instructed to cause that portion of 4h street, which
lies between Broad and Grace Streets and which is un-
der order tor improvement to be executed as early as
practicable.
A petition was presented from Mr. Masse, for per-
mission to establish soap and candle factory on ID
street between Broad and Grace street. And on mo-
ton ct Mr. Bosher was referred to the Commission
ers of Streets for Monroe Ward.
An application OF Peyton Johnston, executor of J.
McKdoe for payment of the expense Of repairs to the
side walk on Broad street, in front of the Powhatan
House, made necessary by the change in the grade of
the street, on motion OF Mr. Bosher referred to the
Committee on Claims,
Mr. Bosher presented a report from the Commission
ers OF Streets generally recommending improvements
of the in the several Wards estimated by the Civ
Surveyor, to cost for Jefferson Ward $ssol, Madison
Ward $685. and for Monroe Ward $lS O3l; and the
Commissioners recommend the adoption OF the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That the Commissioners of Streets recon-
mend to the City Council to order the works specified
IN the foregoing report to be executed and that the sum
OF $35,975 be appropriated, to pay the cost thereof
The report having been read, motion was made by
Dr. Chamberlayne that it be laid on the table; which
was negatved
The ayes and noes having been ordered this ques
ton, they were as follows
,Ayes-Messrs. Allen, Bosher, Chamberayne, Exall,
And noes-Messrs Darlington, Cullen, Denoon,
Dimmock, Goddin, Haskins, Saunders, TAFT and Tai
bott-9.
A motion was made by Mr. Denoon, that the 18th
said resolution of the Commissioners which was mega
tved-a vote of two thirds being requisite.
s and havg been cnsn be hsy n
mock Haskns Saunders, TAFT and Talbott-S.
And noes-Messrs, Allen, Bosher, Chamberlayne,
Exall, Goddin, Myers and Robinson-7.
On motion OF DR.. Chamberlayne,
Resolved, That the City Surveyor make out state
ment of the respective amounts expended in each Ward
of the city, in the improvement of Streets erection of
cuverts &c. during the ten years ending on the 29th
of February last specifying the amount expended in
each Ward, in each year.
On motion Of Mr.; Bosher, the report made by the
Commissioners OF Streets generally, was ordered to be
On motion OF Mr.. TAFT, it was ordered that when the
Council adjourns this evening, it will adjourn to meet
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, p NJ for the special
purpose OF considering the report of the Commissioners
of Streets generally.
On motion Of Mr.. Bosher,