The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-12-20

that Bridge was needed, we advertised for
proposals to build the same. The contract
was awarded to Mr.. John G. Tunsoh, the
lowest bidder, and the Bulge is now being
constructed. The Levy for it Is $500, which
is the contract price.
The Levy for Il Bridge over Basin Run, car
the Octoraro Creek vas made on tho petition
of numerous citizens of that part of the
county, who represented that the creek, dt
the point named, was very rapid and dan
eerous, and that during the last winter the
furding there was entirely impossible for
weeks; that every winter the citizens Of that
part Of the county were put ~ much incon-
vcnicncc from inability to cross it. Under
the circumstances, and irenl these represent
tatIons, we did not feel justified in rctLs ng
the prayer Of the petitioners, and therefore
ordered the Levy to be made. The work
has been placed in the hands Of a competent
person, and II is presumed the Levy (S3OO,)
will very nearly cover the entire cnpeuse.-
A Levy of $500 has also beenmade to assist
the citizens Of the town of North East in
placing ii eulvert OF bridge overa run and
miry piece of Road in said town. The tides
making up at this poirt, frequently render
crossing by vehicles IMPOSSIBLE. Former
Levics have been made for the same pur.
pose, but being insufficient, have never been
applied.
thcws' Mill, in the 9th District, has been
referred 10 before. Our predecessors ap-
pointed Commissioners to repair said bridge,
which was very nearly destroyed b5 freShcts
last Fall and Winter. 1t only remained for
| us TO make the necessary provision for the
expense of said rcr airs.
The Bridge'a at Watson's Mill, east end OF
Elkton, Tor repairs ofwhch VIC have levied
S215, had been for some time in T. dangerous
10 Of ln OIL, l,,;,
terially damaged and the tinibers Of one span
having rotted down, leaving the flooring
without adequate support. We have had
this Bridge repaired, and it is now in safe
travelling condition. So
There has also been levied the sum of
$500, for raising two Bridges at prIncip
Furnace. The petitioners for this nppro-
priation, represented that, during tho past
Winter, these Bridges were in imminent dam
ger Of being carried away and that it would
be the part of wisdom to provide against
such contingency, by raising them out of
| future danger. This work has been entrust-
| ed to competent hands, and will not cost, it
| is though, more than has been levied.
| The only remaining Bridge, not before al
| uaed TO, is tina. at Perch Creek, on the
Elkton and Chesapeake City Road. a new
and substantial Bridge has been built here,
at an expense not greatly exceeding the
Levy $3.50
The entire Levy for Bridges, it will be
seen by the Statement published, is $500.
| The only remaining item of the Levy, that
will claim our attic ntion as unusual, is the
appropriation for buildnga Kitchen to the
Jail $500 } This is an Improvement
! that has long been needed, and the want of
which has been serious Inconvenience to
all former occupants Of the building. The
cellar has formerly been used for kitchen
purposes, but being very partially lighted
and ventilated has always, when so used,
subjected the occupants to considerable ex-
pensc for artificial light. We have had
two-story frame kitchen erected at the east
ern end Of the main building, at a contract
price of $500. Other necessary improve
mcnts and repairs about the Court House
will consume the balance of the Levy.
A recapituation Of the charges explained
above, will sum up as follows 49,
The amount traoeable to the rains and
fresbets Of last fall and winter, $62S2 50
The expense. Of new Roads, 1853 Is
The repairs Of Port Deposit and Bate
Swamp Road, 1000 90
Road, 1000 o.
The repairs OF Rock Run Road 100 OC
! The raising Of Causeway near Elkton, 800 OF
| Tbs Bridge at Chesa peake City, 3540 on
The Bridge near Carriers Paper Mills, 800 %
The Bridge over Basin Run Oetoraro
Creek, $500. 800 OF
The Bridge or Culvert in North East. 200 OF
The repairs Of Bridge at Watson's Mill, 275 OF
The raising Of Bridges at Principle Furnace 800 OF
The Bridge at Perch Creek, 75O(
Tho Kitchen to Jail and other improve
mcnts, 500 OF
Or an aggregate OF sls,a35 6!
Which is equal to a rate Of rs censs in the
slGO, on the amount Of property liable to
county tax the present year, and which, j
not included in the Levy, would have lef
the rate OF county tax 40 instead Of s. cents
in the 500.
We have levied for the Support Of the Poo
Of the Aims House, for the present year, the
sum Of $1,000, which amount VIC found would
be necessary, in order to enable the Trustee!
of that Institution to discharge the liabiitio.
occasioned as per their Report to us, which
is hereto appended and made part of thi.
Report.
In conclusion, 1t only remains for us to say
that in the discharge Of all the duties de
volving upon us as guardians of the public
interests, we have endeavored, while keeping
in view our responsibility to the tax-payins
community, to so shape and direct our actor
as to ensure the permanent welfare and ad
vantage Of the county.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
DAVIDSON d. PEARCE,
JETHROJ J. MCCULLOUGH.
ARTHUR W. MITCHELL.
true copy; attest,