The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-15
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
APRIL l4th, 1856.
THAT NO enc may plead ignorance of
L the following provisions of the ordinances of
this city, they are again published, and the special
and earnest attention of all concerned is called to
them. The health as well as cleanliness of the city
depends on their strict observance and the pscs
directed to report all offenders;
Every person occupying house or lot shall, as far
such lot extends the gutter or drain In
street or public alley opposite thereto, to be con-
stsntly kept open and free from obstruction; and ii
he ai to do ay be fined not less then one dollar,
FIRST that such obstruction remains shall be fined not
less than two nor more than twenty dollars.
If any filth. rubbish, ashes dirt, stones, or other
thing, be carried from lot other place, and put in
street or public alley, or if any nuisance obstruc-
ton whatever be put or caused remain therein, in
any case in which it Is not authorized under of
the preceding sections the person who puts
it. in fault In respect to Its remaining may
any such offence be fined not less than dollar nor
more than ten dollars and for each day after the first
that the same is upon the street alley, shall be
lined not less than two more than twenty dollars
person may carry from his lot, and put sire OF
or public alley, on thst part of the earrage.wsy near
est to the gutter drain ashes dirt Rubbish pro-
vided the be free from offensive matter and be
removed by him from said street alley within TWEEN
Ward in which the said lot is shall in writing allow
longer time for the removal, then within such time
may be SO allowed.
Every person occupying house or lot on a street
public alley upon which that half of the street
alley next to and opposite hls house lot, any
fifth, rubbish ashes dirt, stones other thing put
mains, in which it is not authorized under
of the preceding sections shall forthwith either re-
move the same, or give information thereof to the
superintendent of Streets the Overseer of the City
Hands or one of the officers of Police. If twelve
hours elapse without such removal information he
may be fined not exceeding ten dollars and each day
that elapses without such removal or information,
shall be distinct offence.
Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Rich
mond That if any person shall put cause to be put
into the canal, locks, dock, any basin, of the
James River and Kanawha Company, upon the
margin of the said canal, locks, dock basin.
of animal, or filth of any kind he shall pay
fine of not less than five moro than twenty dol
lars like fine shall be paid by the said Company, if
it permit any boat with offensive stagnant water
therein to remain more than twenty-four hours in
such canal locks, dock basin. Every such nuisance
shall be removed by the officers of Police at the
pense of the Company permittngt, or of the person
so putting or causing IT. II ne be known and be free;
otherwise at the expense of ths city Whatever ex-
penss the Company or any person may be liable for
under this section, may be recovered In the name of
If any person shall put or cause to be put any filth
nuisance of any kind, into cellar, or house. or
upon any ianc, alley otker land not owned or occu-
pied by him, he shall, for every such offence, pay
like fine.
If person shall employ slave to remove from his
house lot, or any other place, any filth or other
nuisance, and such slave shall put the same
to be put into or upon any land place mentioned
in either Of the two preceding sections the person
employing such slave shall be deemed as much an OIL
fender if the said filth or nuisance had been put
or in said lane or place by him by his express di
rection.
If any person shall have permit in any cellar
house. upon any lane, alley, other land, owned
or occupied by him. any stagnant water any animal
or vegetable substance that is unwholesone or often
svs, any other kind of nuisance, there shall be .
fine for every such offence of not less than five nor
more than ten dollars The fine shall be paid by the
occupier of the premises, unless the nuisance be
caused by improper or want OF drainage
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remedy In this latter the occupier shall be
empt from the fine, if Immediately after the exist
Of such nuisance, he give notice thereof to the
owner and the owner shall be fined if he fail, for
thirty days after notice of the nuisance to remedy
such improper construction or supply such deficiency
of drainage.
the Police, TO the Mayor any other justice, that
necessary house 10 placed in such situation as to be
offensive or that nuisance OF any kind exists in any
cellar house. or upon any private lane or alley,
other land the said Mayor or justice, unless 1t be
case in which he proceeds according the preceding
section shall have the owner of the ground wherein
the said nuisance Is the person causing said nui
sance or occupying said ground, to be summoned to
appear before him. and upon proof of the existence
Of the nuisance shall order the same to be removed
And unless such removal be effected within forty.
eight hours. the Mayor some other justice shall
from time TO time the said owner or other per.
to be summoned to appear before him, and shall
fine him not less than five nor more than twenty dol
lars for every forty-eisht hours after the FIRST that
there may be a failure to effect such removal. and
Police at the expense of the owner of the person
causing the nuisance occupying the ground, as he
may deem right which expense the said Mayor or JUS
tce on ascertaning the amount may cause 10 be To-
Wed like any other costs recovered sgsinst the per-
son cherseable with said expense pl5-lt
ExECUTOR,s NOTICE..-AIl persons
Il having claims against the estate OF WILLIAM h.
SIZER deceased, will present them properly outhen-
tcated TO the undersg fer payment and those in
debted to The estate will please sets without delay
JOHN L. SIZER,
sp 15-st* Executor of VIM. H. Sizer, deceased.
AGER BEKK.--I respectfully ifporm
my friends and customers that | have opened a
where would be most happy to have & call. l can
supply them with the most delightful article in this
market. My Lager Is always fresh from the best
brsweres zap I5-st+) J. q. LANCE
WHEELEK e. WILSON'S sEWIN1:
w MACHlNES-S. w, HAWLEY BRO. hsy
ing procured the agency for the State of Yiygioia
have established thu ir Office in Richmond southwtst
corner OF 4tn and Main streets, where they may be
found ct all times. ready to sell to those wishing to
buy trst class machine to do any kind Of worf in
their line for manufacturers or families ON IN. mos,
reasonable terms. '
An examination of our machine is respectfully So
icited at our Office ~
- female always in attendance, to wait on La
LIGHTNING RODS furnished on the most resson.
snie terms wholesale and retail style and quality to
suit purchasers with experienced work men to out
them up, Also. State, County or Town Right Tor
sse, and hods furnished to dealers vita Trimmings
'G%f isaas- Tn'''''i' es'ss. HAwLrY BRO
n MECHANIC GUARD, INTENTION.
N HALL, on s1TG hidn Evsa II a. nsa1 =, Il
" oelcck, with Mnskets and Side Arms 1t Is re-
quirsd that every member shall be present.