Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

ccmpaned by the recommendation of number OF
citizens Tor the repair of The hydrans and pipes on "a
nv street, leading from the Basin, and the extension
ola pipe to the corner OF Gary street, near Davenport
& Aliens store, or TO the corner OF Main and 18th
streets and iha he be permitted to use the water
And on motion of Mr. Robinson, it was
Resolved, That the said petition be referred to the
Watering Committee, with authority to them if they
deem expedient, to do what is necessary to have wa
terconveyed from the Basin through the iron pipes men
toned in the ordinance passed 2Sth OF May, 1879 pro
vidng for the watering of Street, from lth to 18th
streets; and that the said committee enquire whether
il advisable TO do any thing further in regard to the
matter OF the petition and make report thereon TO the
Council.
Mr.. Allen presented resolution of the Watering
Committee, recommending that tho pump which is out
ofode be repaired; and that the pavement, wslling
iron railing and bridge which necessary at the
pump"house, be ordered by the Council, accompanied
by an estimate of the cost
And on his motion, it was
Resolved, That the of 81 $50 be appropriated to
make the improvements and repairs at the pump house
asrecommend by the Watering Committee.
commun cason was read from Jos Mayo and |
John rutherford, trustees under the deed OF trust 10
the Richmond Academy, stating their acceptance of
the compensation allowed by the Council for the sale
OF the poperty but that they entertain no doubt about
the justice legality and propriey of the charge made by
them, whilst they waive any controversy with the
Council upon the subject.
And on motion of Mr.. Robinson,
Resolved, That in the opinion OF the Council, the
law in force ut the time the deed was made, under
which the trustees acted only entitled the said trustees
10 reasonable compensation for their services, and
the Council having allowed what they deemed a rea-
sonabe compensation there is occasion for further
action In the matter; and the said communication is de-
cided to be laid on the table.
memorial was presented from committee OF the
Protection Fire Company asking such aid as may be
necessary to put it into full and efficient operation;
companed by list of the members and copy of the
bylaws.
And, motion Of Capt Dimmock it was referred
to select committee of five
And The being excused from serving1 committee
oF ,borlo
Haskins and TAFT.
A petition was presented from Doctors J. P. Little,
NJ. +. Scott and w. ID. Haskns, committee appoint
ed by the Medical Society of Virginia. asking an ap
preparation 10 aid in the establishment OF City Dis
pansary.
And, on motion of Capt. Dimmock it was referred
to the Committee of the City Hospital.
communication from c. Carpenter & Co., asking
aid from The Council IN getting ups map Of this City,
having been read
On motion of MIR. Robinson,
Resolved, That the Commissioners Of Streets gener-
ally enquire into the expediency of causing be made
such survey and plan of the town. is mentioned in
and that they be authorized they fit, to advertise
for proposals for such plan and survey. And the said
Commissioners, If they deem such plan and survey
pedent are torepor the of such person. in their
opinion it advisable to employ and what terms he
should be employed; and whether the Council of the
T.y should obtain any number, and if any, what num-
Der OF copies OF map Of the City,
The petition OF John d. Quares for an amendment
oil the ordinance, so to allow longer time for UNI
loading wood on the Basin bank, having been present.
ed EsEs5
On motion OF DIR. Chamherlayne, it was referred to
the Commissioners of Streets generally.
petition was presented from William Gray, Tor re-
par OF the pavement before his property, between 9Th
and 9th streets, which was broken up to Law the gas
pipes on the Canal and asking attention to the condi-
ton OF 9th street, between the Canal and the Messrs.
Braggs mill
On motion of Capt Dimmock the first portion of the
petition sgas referred TO the Committee on Light, and
the other to the Commissioners OF Streets for Monroe
Ward.
petition presented from William O. George
Tor the construction OF culyer in Cary street, between
Shockoe Creek and 18th street, which, on motion o I
capt. DmmoGk, was referred 10 the Commissioners of
Streets generally
A petition was presented from Wilngham & Ell
lett tor permission retain the awning recently erect
ed by them, in front of their store 4th street, which,
on motion OF DR.. Chamterlayne, referred to the
Commissioners Of Streets generally
On motion OF Mr. TAFT,
Resolved, That the Committee on the Old Market
be instructed to enquire into the expedency of having
the duties OF the Clerk of that market performed by
some one other than the individual who may be
Weigh-master; and they shall be OF opinion that it is
mexpedlentto confer those two Offices upon any
individual, then to recommend such compensation
they may deem adequate for different incumbent for
each and that they have leave to report by ordinance
otherwise.
Capt. Dmmock presented the following report:
The committee, TO whom was referred resolution
OF enquiry, as to the proprety OF procuring suitable
grounds tor public Squares have had the same under
consideration, and beg leave to report:
Looking to the present extent OF city, the rapd
increase OF popula ton during the past years, and
the still greater increase which may safely be ancpas
ted, as soon as the various and important lines of i'm
pfovement which are fast convergng upon US, are
flnsled and 1t must appear evident to all, that Rich
rnond is destined to become large city such being
the prospect and in a fair way to be realized it be-
comes the duty of the Council, is the part of wis
dom, to make all suitable preparation Ior promoting the
health and comfort OF its citizens, aud rendering
attractive In no respect this be better done than
by securing breathing places in the midst of the city,
CONVENIENT to 1t.
Heretofore our buildings have generally been isoa-
ted, surrounded by gardens and pleasure grounds
through which openings there has been fresh crcua-
ton OF healthu atmosphere, but now, in consequence
OF the demand tor and increasing value of building
lots OF every descption there spaces being rapidly
closed up so that we may soon expect to gee greater
number cfsuch continuous lines of habitaons, stores,
Shops &c, as are seen in our more northern cities To
meet such state at things your committee are unan-
nous in the opinion, that public grounds should be
provided, so that al cascea of the citizens OF Rich
mond may enjoy their saluary influences
Nor, in the opinion OF your committee, this bs
too soon accomplished each lessons the oppor
tunty OF obtaining good selections and enhances the
value thereof.
1t is not necessary for your committee to enter into
agumentto show the importance OF these public walks,
as all must be convinced who will reflect upon the
greater ratio Of disease and death amongst the children
IN close, compact cities and towns, than in open viii
lagos and the couutry and that this mainly ascbabe
by the medical faculty to the want of free circula-
non OF air in the one case and lis existence, in the
other. Nor should be forgotten, that large num-
Der OF our citizens OF necessity residing in buildings
occupying but small space, and in their limits
afordlng no room for exercise and change of air.
In the cities and towns in the old world, and in our
cities and towns at the North experience has de-
nonstrated the necessity OF these squares and especially
in southern attitudes.
Rome has her twenty, in most OF which are magni-
cent fountains, gushing forth pure cooling water and in
all are works OF art inviting her citizens to their enjoy
ment.
Florence, Genoa, Milan and Venice have each their
squares occupying large and valuable parts OF the city,
the inhabitants of all ages and conditions assem-
bled--the young and gay TO dance and to witness the
arcal exhibitions; the old and the grave to enjoy the
invigoratng effects OF pure air, and an Interchange Of
social affections. Paris has its thousand acres and
London its six thousand disposed to these public uses;