Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-12

| Resolved, mat tile commissioners OF Streets
generally recommend to the Council to accent the
proposition of Mr.. Barrett.
Resolved, That the Commissioners of Streets
generally, recommend to the Council, to permit
G.. q n. Green to run railway tract across 18th
street, between Mill alley and Mayos bridge,
upon the express condition aud stipulutions that
the said railway shall be so constructed in all its
parts, as not to interfere III any manner with the
free passage of water, and the free and safe pas
cage of persons and vehicles along and acrcss said
18th street; and that the said C. Il n Green
shall, whenever required to do by II resolution
of the Council of the city of Richmond forth
with take up and remove the said railway, with
all its fixtures and appurtenances, restore the
said street and pavements to their proper condi-
ton.
The resolutions ofthe Commissioners were adop-
ted seriatim.
| And, the rule being suspended the appropria-
| lions recommended were made by the Council.
4 On motion of Mr.. Denoon, the Attorney for the
City was requested to discontinue proceedings un-
der the resolution of the Council, for the condem-
nation of VIM. Barretts ground on 18th street,
between Main and Cary streets.
On motion of Mr.. Haskins, the CITY DELEGATES
were requested to take measures for carving into
effect the above resolution, respecting the OPEN
ing of streets through the Armory grounds.
Mr.. Anderson submitted letters received by
from Hon. j. S. Caskie and A. ID. Bache, Esq,
Supe rintendent of the United STATES Coast Sur
vey, in reply to MIR. Andersons letter, enclosing
the resolutions of the Council of the Sd inst,
questing survey of James River.
Mr.. Allen presented report from the Watering Com
mttee for the year ending 30th April accompanied by
the Registers detailed report to the committee. And
his motion the report and accompanying documents
ordered to be printed in the usual form.
The committee report that the entire works in good
ORDER and In full operation furnishing ample supply of
water for present purposes
From the report OF the Register will be that the
receipts were for the water $19,153 81
For hxtures.- Observation-Disclosures. 1926 06
Amounting to....,S2 6779 81
The expenditures for the time were, for repairs
pumps and pump house. ---...----......-$ 5,272 81
Materials and contingencies ---....---- 1O,9o3 AZ
nMa oe5o 90
ofncers salaries. .--...----:..-..- 2sl4 80
alsas II
Leaving balance in favor of the works Of IS 1850 sc
1t will be also by the report of the gste that
the increase of water takers the last year
If the demand continues increase the present year.
proportion to the last year, which all probability, will
be the case will then become necessary enlarge the
entire works in the course of the next year.
In view of this the Council, by the recommendation Of
the Watering Committee the 9Th of September, 1851
employed Mr. A. H. Vanceve to examine the condition Of
the works, and to recommend such improvements he
might deem advisable. His reports herewith submit-
ted.
The committee have examined and compared the ac-
counts OF the Register MISUNDERSTANDING and find them
to be correct and properly kept.
In closing this report the committee refrain from
bearing their testimony to the able and faithful
which the Superintendent and Register of the Water
Works have discharged the duties of their respective Of
fees.
VIM. R. Richardson reelected Measurer Of Wood
On motion of DR.. Mills,
Resolved, That the Commissioners of Streets general
y be instructed to enquire into the expedency of causing
the James River and Kanawha Company to construct
suitable bridge the canal ofhe basin in
tersectng Canal street, between 9th and 10th streets
and also bridge the basin at 9th street.
The Council then adjourned.
RICH SCENE AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
Com Ballard having issued order directing all the din
baskets and buckets carried by the workman in the
yard to be examined by the Waterman at the gate before
leaving the yard the wokmen very properly resisted the
tyranncal and humliatng ORDER aud Monday evening
of them advancedin body to the gate and demanded
free egress, which, after parey granted with
out resortng the Fright of search
HUsTINGs CoURT.-Virginia NJ Xix, a free woman Of
colour yesterday aragned upon the charge of steal
ing the 18th of March, three silk dresses and pocket
book. belonging to Virginia Prddy. The prisoner was
adjudged to be guilty, and sentenced years
imprisonment in the Penitentiary. We learn effort
will be made to lessen the degree of her punishment
MAYORS CoURT-Nothing of interest trans
PRED at the Mayors Court yesterday. Bob,
charged with stabbing fellow servant in the Val
10y Sunday morning committed to Jail until
the 18th June, on which day he will be brought
before court of Oyer and Terminer for trial.
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FOR JUDGE.-We are authorized to announce Col.
John A. Meredith candidate for Judge of the
Circuit Court of Richmond.
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