The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-24

PROCEEDINGS.
Referring to house building in the city of Melbourne
1--WE are very glad to OBJ erve that spirit Of active
enterprise in the building line displaying itself
Of the LEI ding trscemen Of the city The exorb
prices o. building materials and the high wages of
labor doubtless serious drawbacks to the spirited
projectors bat think that the proportionatey high
atanable for houses tf every kind sufficiently jus
THY extensive BUILDING in the city safe and p-ohta
Die investment Of capital Amongst other edfcss 10 the
course Of erection. We msy mention the following "A
store in Flinders eet for William Nicboson ESQ 81 L.
c. At cost of about Ell COO store 10 Swanston street
for Mr Po-e the ifonmor at cost OF about f6 900
tore for Mr. Hart, OF Collins et Of of about
90 SEQ, and company has projected arca,e, TO
from Lousdale street into Little BouIke street with
OF small shops At each side after the fashion OF the
London srcades The cost # this will be about fl0 600
The foregoing edces all from the designs Of Messrs
and {. Webb Of Collins street. architects and the de-
signs characterized by that blending Of utility With
correct taste which Is desirable in puo: build
ipgs In addition To the above observe many cfed
liable erectiops Going forward we hear many 9th
under consideration The City Council about
call for enders for first rate market the Western
Hill and the Free hasons about to build so'eoiid
hs and tavern for their ORDER at the east end of Collins
street.
At the close Of the proceedings on F,iday March 1s
the council pforogued until July IL The address
TO Her Majesty which was carried was proposed by Mr.
Gregstn.
At meeting OF the City couucil held March 81 by
law Tor the exepon TO the whole city OF 20 much or
the Melbourne Building Act, modified by another
by law of The City Council Of Melbourne which
requires notices OF ttsDon 10 build De given to the
ptreefs within the city, regards obtaining due Width
was atop'ed uns hmousy.
rate o. faie and fares 20 he charged BY canesd
tes for The convey OF good add her articles within
the city End the distance TO vhch such lcenssc carriers
shall re liable 70 60 dxed under ny law No B Of the
Council OF the city Of Melbourne. Glo adopted.
GENERAL MISCELLANY.
The Geelopg CORES pondent Of The Arg,s writes Mr.
coppn here has Ms intention of drama,eC
Uncle Toms Cabin and presenting II 70 the public 90 he
hoards OF the Theatre Royal GeeloBg Mr. g. intends
wisely 70 omit the sacred portions OF this cont.
thrilling tale say wiseiy, because do tnink TIE stage
u theatre place for such the death ~ Eva
and also because doubt the possibility Of any acting
Mrs. Stove has written good chance for negro
dramatist
The Lpcia Maria Dutch ship arrived at Gcclooz FROM
Liverpool, March II With about 30 passenger, Ia days
out.
Ire chip Scago from New York arrived at Melbourne
March ~, after good passage She sailed upon Decsm-
Der Is, 1852
The foundation stone n ns- Scotch church laid
10 the parish 81 Doutta Gala the Five Nile creek
Thursday March II. The ceremony performed
10 the usual say by the Rev. John Reid Of da5,urne,
recently called 10 be the minister - the church &ho
implotsd the blessing Of the Almighty ~ Tes the
ertsApg and addressed the friends assembled Il