The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-16

a. Patrick Coyle. 1000. A H. Purdy M. Kerrigan
5..A G. Heckrot. $3.50. j. B. Dingledien valentine
Patrick Coyle 9,0cO. "A. H. Purdy NJ. Kerrgau.
8. jas W. Bush. Ii, 800. p Lane 4 Degroot
9. Anthony Mooty 7,795. r. Hawes JH Sageman
1o. s. r. Thorne.. 5000. II Q. Rabneau L. Laws
H. Peter Palm 7,725. j. Sagemsn {. Hopkins
~. Christ Ziger.. $3.50. j. Goffman j. IL. Patt
49, Moran Canary SEQ. j. Reynolds Il J. L. Miller.
IA Dodge Ripley $3.50 james Reid 4 Lswis Fink.
IS "A G. Htckrott. 9,s20.. L. Fink g. J II Valentine.
IT, Peter Palm -. 1856. Kennison II. Franklin
IT. .Jobn Satery... 5000. p McCaffei.y 7 Fa'ky
u.s.. T. Fitzgerald. 5000 C. Fitzgerald & j. Irvine
10. John Kelly -. $500. Chas. Campbell N. Dorr.
CoNArKcToRs' AGREEMENT--RULEs AND REaULA-
TIoNs.
The folio wing agreement between the contrac.
Tors and the city to perform the duties imposed
npon them, is, it will be seen, very strict in its
construction; and if faithfully adhered to on their
part the people will have reason to complain OF
filthy streets in any portion of the city whatever
This agreement, made and concluded this -
day Of, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and fifty by and between the Mayor, Aldermen
and C0mmonalty OF the city of New York, by the
Commissioner Of Streets and Lamps, George G..
Glazer of the first part, and -. Of said city, con-
tractor of the second part witnesse;h that the said
part Of the second ~ part have "a ga agreed, and BY
the consideration hereinafter mentioned and CON
aained, and under bond bearing evon date with
these presents, hereunto annexed as follows. to wit:
shall and win we'll and truly during the
term Of one year, commencing on the
day o. in the year - and ending on the
- day OF - in the year - at - own cx-
pense, cause all streets lanes and avenues, and all
CUTTERS, wharves, PIERS heads Of slips, public lands
and places. and the limits Of the public markets
within the contract districts, embracing the -
trict on the northerly and easteriy sides thereof,
being included therein, to be thoroughly and pro-
pery cleaned and swept--and all the dirt, manure,
ashes, garbage, rubbish, and sweepings OF every
kind which may be in the same collected in hea ps,
and removed at least once between Monday morning
and Wednesday night; and once again between
Thursday morning and Saturday night, In each
week, except when, from the state Of the weather
Lamps shall, in writing, substitute some other day
in the week therefor dispense with tue perform
ance Of such work. But It Is understood that sthe
said officer is not allowed to, and shall not grant
week from the granting thereof.
Secondly. Also, that the said part - of the
second part shall and will, during NE period afore-
said, employ sufficient number Of carts and cart
men, TO remove, and ehall remove all ashes gar
bage, ofal, MANURE dirt, rubbish and sweepings OF
every kind. nature description from all streets,
heads Of slips, public lards and places within the
district aforesaid forthwith mme diately after be-
ing collected.
Third. Also, that tie said part - of the second
part shall and WILL during the period aforesaid, at
- own expense, cause all dirt, filth and rubbish,
Of all and every kind, to be removed from each Of
the public markets. (and such other public markets
may hereafter be erected and the limits thereof
within the - district aforesaid. every Sunday.
before the hour of nine O'Clock in the morning and
every other day, excepting Saturday, before four
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Fourth. Also, that the said part of - of the
second part shall and wilt during the period afore
said, provide sufficient number of horses and carts
and men, being such shall be assigned to said dis
frct by the Commissioner Of Streets ana Lamps, to
act csrtmen to collect and remove, and shall re-
e. kkn o<
all ashes, garbage, rubbish, sweepings OF every
kind and nature, which may be delivered TO him,
may be placed in vessels on the sidewalks or in the
area o. or upon the upper area step Of any dwelling
the dstrict Aforesaid; and the said carts and men
shall be compelled to 60 entirely through the afore
said district between the hours Of Z A. N. and 9
Fifth Also, that the drivers Of all carts 80 EN-.
ployed as ash carts shall give notice of their ap-
proech by ringing hand bell, and shall receive
and take all ashes, garbage. sweepings and rubbish
of every nature and description which shall be de-
vered TO such cart, or be placed upon the sidewalks
in vessels, in the area, upon the upper cellar step
of every dwelling house. public building, or store
within the district aforesaid; and that every ash
cart shall be attended by man to help the driver.
Sixth. Also that the said pait - Of the second
part as TO such part of said district includes the
whole any part Of any Of the great thoroug ghfarcs
as far as Fourteenth street Chatham street, Grand
street. from Broadway to the East river, and Canal
street, shall and will during the perad aforesaid,
cause the same and the several cutters thereof To-
gether with the Of the streets intcrsect
ing the same, to be thoroughly swept and cleaned
and oil dirt, manure, garbage, ashes rubbish, and
swc. c.pings of every kind or nature, to be removed
therefrUm at least three times in each week, once
before tuesday morning, and again before Thursday
morning, ard again before Saturday morning, in
each week throughout the year; such work to be
completed before seven O'Clock in the morning, be
tween the first of Nav aud the first OF October, and
before eight o'clock in the morning between tiIs
first Of October and the first of May, excepting only
when fiom such performance being impracticable
on account of the state OF the weather. the Com
missioner of Streets and Lamps may, in writing
designate later hour, or substitute some other day
for the performance Of such work or dispense with
the same temporarily for period not exceeding
one week.
Seventh. Also, that the said part OF thu
second part shall and WILL during the period afore
aid. also remove the snow and ice, and other OBJ
structons from the walks and CUTTERS in com
pliance with the ordinances OF the Common Council
and shall also remove all snow hail and ice from IL
front Of all (public buildings and places. publi,
schools engine houses, station houses court rooms
-.Sc.,) within the said district, within twenty fou
hours after such snow or hail has ceased falling
and In case of said snow, hail or ice being q
CONCEALED as not to permit the same to bt
removed, then that he shall and will cause thu
same to be sprnkled with sand or ashes, until 1t I
practicable to be removed.
Eighth. Also, that he shall and win, during thu
period aforesaid, keep the streets in the dlstric
Aforesaid passable for vehicles during the winter
and clear all cutters ntersecting streets in the sal,
district. tHra -tt
Ninth. Also that the said part - OF the secont
part shall aud will during the period aforesaid, =
own expense, carry Oh lin sufficient number o
boats or vessels, to be loaded at the berth, foot
- street all diit, manure, garbage, ashes, filth
rubbish and sweepin2s OF every kind or nature with