Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-12-22
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Tue SIDEWALKS Saturday morning were as sleek as
polished glass; being completely coated with ice. and
consequence pedestrians were forced 10 take Tho
middle the streets or run the risk of getting bro
ken heals. Apropos of this condition of promenades
steps, &c. we publish the following useful Informal
ton
so unpleasant IN every way, be removed clfeetu.
ally without the choppng process USUALLY re sorted tn
by which the doorsteps and the bricks on the side
walks are dlshgnred aud ujurcd& than that the
formation of ice can be prevented wherever desirable
ii ice l. formed sprinkle salt npon il aud il will soon
begin 10 melt when ii catn he removed BIZ merely,
sweeping II away with broom. lfn frost CONNER
sprinkle salt wherever it is desirable that no ice
shall he formed The philosophy of this process is
that snlt and water will not CONCEAL unless tho ,hcr
mometcr he below zero. consequently when salt is
sprinklcd, either freezing takes place or only such
congelaon as is liqnfed after sunrise for i, il
seldom the thermometer continues all day below zelo
in this latitude.
PROFESSOR GnHANs first lecture on Geology was
delivered Friday night at Masonic Hall, a small
but aprreciaiivc audience. II highly entertain
ing as well as instructive, and showed an intimate
knowledge of the subject the part of the speaker
together with grent facility for implrting it in lu-
cid and attractive manner. Our tzens would do
well to attend the remaining lectures. They can
scarcely spend an hour in profitable and pleas
ant way than by doing The next will be deliv-
cred Tonight
MEssRs. EpIroRs TIL late Master of Police Col
James Simpson, having resigned his Office, aud the
Council having filled the vacancy by the appointment
of Mr. Vim. c. Burton who it is believed will enter
upon the duties Of the Office with determination
faithfully discharge them, it may be Of service to
him and to the public to publish, recently revised
by the Council,
In Ordinance eoncrrnay tAs Muster Of Poliee"
SECTION BE ii orddinca 61 The Coaac2 ot tie ctD
of Lynchbury that before entering the duties of his
Office the Master Of Police shall before some Justice
OF the rty, take the following oath L ---, do
sol,anly sweir, (or aAr7o) thai tcH fd1fhlty DID,
0enhy and A0ncStLY II he ieSt ny ajflig and jf,-
nent pr,orm all lie duties reqarcd Of HE Master Of
Police tof the cg Of Lgnchbtyg IN Ae ordinances Of
sad cy. So help me God And shall enter in bond
with security TO lac approved by the Council in the
penalty of five hundred dollars, payable the city of
Lynchbnrg and conditioned for the faithful perform
of his duties.
SEC. 2--lt shall be the duty of the Master of po-
lice often may be, to traverse or pass through
all the streets and alleys of the city, give informa-
lion to some justice having jurisdiction thereof of the
nrActlon of all ordinances parts of ordinances of
the Council in force to endeavor by any legal means
10 enforce the sal ordinances also all tue acts OF
the General Assembly so far as they relate to the Pc.
lice OF towns in this Commonwealth, and all such
other acts rs in any way relate the Police in the
things rs are necessary TO order and clcan-
ness throughout the city 10 suppress the practice of
slaves and free negroes crowding the streets Sun-
days or during military parldeS public process
sions to prevent negroes from strong the streets
and visiting tppling honses, shows and all such pla-
ces Mt all hours of the night and enforce all ord-
or laws which are hereafter may he in force
in reference 10 snch persons and practices. And the
better to enable him to discharge his said duties he
shall have the power, perform the duties and be sub
ject 10 the penalties that are hv law prescribed as 10
Constahles and in proceedings for violations of the
police laws OF the State. any ordinance regula-
tons OF the city Council, shall such and
in such manner Constables are by law authorized
In act.
SEC. st shall he his duty to keep regular
count ofall moneys which shall come into his hands
by virtue of his Office, whether from prosecutions for
fines, penalties and forfture5-from persons making
payment voluntarily for ents in any other way,
and pay the to the Treasurer Of the city;
he shall also report the same, upon oath to the Conn
Gil quarterly, togo her with his contingent account
for tue quarter, with the proper vouchers thereto
Said oath may he taken before any justice for the city
and shall be follows, viz II, ---, Muster Of
Po'fe The ciy Of Lgnctbarg, do soiemng spcdr Tor
otfrm) that m foregoing account contains just ami
tue statement OF III moneys viieh hare N any
INTO my hands utae Of my ofee during the last
quarter ending on the DAY Of l8--, and tie man
in ,ch'ct the sane hare been appropriated So hlp
me God