The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-12

OF not more than fonr hundred and thirty thoussnd
persons, or ninety gallons to each individual
Htps tnsmetul and wicked waste OF of the
betsings OF Providence ooofned to the ignorant
to those presumed TO be- with ena citv
ordinances regulating its incapable of essims
Ing the priceless value OF the waters of the Crotou
there would be shadow excuse: but Il /, NOT
to wall thropsh the fashionable quarters of
the city will exhibit much wauton nesleet
Qf the rights OF pedettraus, as ready and
defiant q disregard OF limitations to the use
of street washers a. can be found ia the suburbs
and along the whaives in the unlawfu opeping
use. and abuse of the fire hydrants. Il IL in vain
THAT this Department Essays to stop the evil last
at lis disposal to Effect IT, nor, If it had would
both be sufficient without the aid and support Of
other departments OF the city government The sub
ect is already beyond its reach and the FIRE hyrans
within the control OF Thousands OF irresponsible per-
sons outside OF this department and over whom osn
exercise no supervisory power. The Aldermen and
Assistant Aldermen can open them, 80 may every
person employed TO sprinkle the streets every gang Of
street sweepers the remen ghtfully and properly,
the employs at ferry ut all thu wharve occu
pied by STEAMBOATS, and their barRes and at the rail
road stations; toe health wardens do it without law
aud not unfrsquently it is done by msmbars OF the
police. Nor Is this sll The hundreds OF hang on
about engine houses the volunteers the runners with
tie ompaniesthese excrescencts upon that Depart
mept, have esch a wrench TO open fire hydrant and
the spirit to show their pronensss for misrhie by
doing II at all times snt in despite OF everybody 1t
10 sais to estimate that these wrenches to opsa ny
drans are in the hands under the control cT more
than ten thousand individuals
The present ordinance Imposing hne-up0D con-
yction ofopeping not exceeding twenty i've dol
lars in the discretion OF the magistrate hearing the
complaint 10 found 20 De quite inadequate TO check
the evil the requisite proof ia not al ways attanableor
obtained is net by tho production OF permit from
though he might bimselt open 1t, cannot delegate
that power to ano.hsr, but which must neverthe-
lets be deemed sufficient to exonsrate the off, nder.
1t is this peryersou or the purposes for which ire by
drants erected hat renders the repairs OF them
expensive reaching this year So 472 II, aud which
is greatly beyond amount that in the proper
ofthem would be neoesssry Nothing short OF l.akiua
the offence spoken OF a aisie meanor subjeeing the
offender TO i'm prsonmsnt will abate the evil.
The ether toure. OF waste referred to- namely street
washers also that produced by leaving taps at wash
bows, and toe op n,Sg ut water closets and urinals
running ct all tunes, day and night, is eutf GENTLY
within the control OF this department, and its pow
ers will hereafter b. interpossd it is hoped, eestu-
ally. The delay has arisen from the continued la
bors imposed upon the Board in arranging the sta
tstics and carying iato operation the system OF
water rates leaving leisure TO condenss the vari
Gus ordinances OF IN. ciry government regulating the
use OF water which it is intended during this winter
to do with the addition OF such rules as have been
adopted by this Boato and have them printed
single sheet with Dst,s that the violation any OF
them will subject TIE off noer to the penalty, FIRST Of
having the water rhut c and second TO the payment
OF the fine ana expenses before supply will be again
furnished These printed sheets viii be distributed to
every building within the district this done
consumer can complain N he hnds his offence Jcwe1
by 70 jret q rstiibu,ion.
II this Board could any process divest itself VI
the consciousness that IL Is entrusted with duties
Meeting 1t Immediately with the daily coayeniencea
and com every Individual in the city, and
the proper nipisrson of which the future growth
and prosperity of the city so essentially depend it
could forget that tn. law under which it is organ
lied enacts that They sDal be responsible for the
supply OF water and the good order and security Of all
the works from the Croron lake the city inclusive
for the exsctness and durability of the structures
which may be ereotss ana OF the daily work perform
ed and tor the tIfeiency OF tie supply In the pipe
yard to meet every casualty and tor the fidelity,
and attention OF all persons employed by the depart
ment in watching the and In making oonstruc-
tons and repairsn Under these direct and sufficient
ly opsrous Responsibilities, this Board the
Common Council aDo through 1t every citizen, that
the last drop Of water which the works in their pre-
sent state can supply nov daily delivered In the city
mate wants OF = population Of million and hall
1t Is true that ssrplas 10 falling over the Croton
dam during great part OF the year, but the High
bridge ACROSS Harlem river is between the city and it,
and to increase ths quantity delivered and larger
pipes must be substituted for those occupying
that bridge involving the expenditure OF many thou
sand collars and subjectins the city to the inconve
niences and possible danger Of . diminished supply
while the work should be In progress 1t IS therefore
the duty Of the city government o. s surely the in
terest Of the tax payers to compel the use present
resources with some little regard to reasonable econ.
omy With such economy the daily quantity Ia amply
sufficient for all domestic and manufacturing purpoeee
the Croton RIVER and the lakes in which il
has its subject TO future control enough for
larger city than any now existing on the globe.
coLLEcTror OF WATER RATES
The entire collections for +" water ratesn fos tho
those st outstanding and uncolectsa it Is thought
will produce S73 800, the two sums excsedisg the
original estimates made BY the department, and upor
difference only OF these collections S37 g7l 81 We
received by the Deputy Register for taps BUILDING
permits, 80. BY the Register, for regular rates
S3l320l TOR interest those rates since the irst
August ss,2l7 ", ard $ss,s4a So tor miscelsneou
charges.
TRsYAss on rug Aoeurpucr
The report complains Of the difficulty OF protoetin,
the water works In consequences Of village
also BY wi.fol trespsss. This Is the more TO be re-
grstted A. the courts far have decided against tn
cision 10 reversed by higher court the dspartmsn
will lose all control the squeduct grounds In th
county Of westehes,er, acquired BY the payment
three times their value.
rRoroslD rrRcHsss OF GROUND ron A RrssHv OR
No direct proprss has yet been made ia the pur
ohase OF GROUND tor new and larger ressfvoir. RI
necessity for this work placed before the mmo
Council In June last, Doc No Al, which referre
to the Committee on the Croton Ac ueduct Depart
ment; that no definite action has been had, seems
have srisen more from a want Of powers than a d
ncieut appreciation OF its neces.ity In the nes
time real estate the island constantly and spidl
rhing in value much is'trr than the interest on II
co't while saies In single lots, and small parcels
difhcolt to procure. In body the number Of acre
required It H. respectfully suggested that tb
Common Council, by resolution, direct the Financ
COMMITTEE, the Comptroller, the Croton Az ueaus
COMMITTEE or this department., TO proceed immed
stsy in the purchase OF the ground II thsrs were
other reaon Tor action, economy would demand
but there are other and imperative res.sns Fac
year will increase the necss.sry consumption
water, and the reservoirs nov built are barely ecu
to furrkh the wants "a the city for the days h
the aqueduct " drawn Of to permit examination ar
repairs Of lite interior; nor can II nov be drawn
out s,n.Ation Of fear and anxiety which /. evs
year rene we'd and increased ard IL the means
storing more eopou. supply be not provided With
the next I've years these examination. lust b. aba
dored or the city be without water daring IOrtis
OF the time they are In progress.
sEwfhs ssD DsAiHs-sasr iENGTft o. rnvN
The Bureau Of sew.r8 and Drains. sttssh.i to 4
department has bsen very actively employed throug
out the season, and large amount Of work has be
Hcconpli,hed. The DEMENT'S rrrulting from the co
structioB OF sewers In the increased oonTsnien,
cl.spliness and comfort Of every Dwelling connect
with them Il becoming widely known an ppraoia
dwellings 90 connected are greatly preferred BY q
ants and an advanced rent more than equal T.
interest on the cost readily obtained tor them T
period IL not distant when they will come to Be co
sdered as necessary an spp"ndage 20 every house a
supply OF water and also the most ready a. A
tain means OF prom citing and preserving the Pub
health. The department tuRgsst that, In build
sewers in streets crossing the isand, Il were WE'LL
all essee. TO cenpect the principal ones instead
stopping them, as heretofore practsed. within 90
sixty or eighty feet o. the summit -rel gsro
wind blowing directly into the mouth OF aoy Ia,