Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-08-09


Second Ward. 2l-4 mills, (about) 5000
Third Ward, ) mills onval., (about) - 5000
In estimating for Ward purposes, l have been
governed bv the suggestions of the Street Com
missioners of the several Wards, who are better
advised as TO the improvements commenced and
contemplated than | am. '''
Very Respectfully, 5is1
ye G. W. ARMSTRONG,
ST. PAU, July %, '56. Comptroller.
The Committee to whom was referred the ac-
count of ADJUST Riehm, reported as follows =
To the Hon. Mayor Common Council of the City Of 81.
Paul:
The Special Committee to whom referred
the account of CITY Scaven ger, would recommend
that the account be allowed, and that the Ordi-
nance be repealed at the expiration Of his con-
tract, the Odd day of August next.
C.S. CAVE,
.'A ~ c. l.. EMERSON.
The COMMITTEES on Fire Department presented
the following report, which accepted and
ordered printed. ,.....
10 the Mayor and Common Council Of Citq ~
Il st. Paul: ra e.. .t.-a f.t5'et
The undersigned, the Committee on Fire De-
partmcnt to whom referred the communi-
cation of w. NJ. Stecs, Esq. and accompanying
papers, respectfully report that they have had the
same under consideration.
Our City extends along the river for distance
Of over three miles. and from half to three
quarters of mile buck this space is very rapidly
filing up with buildings, large proportion of
them wood; some three hundred buildings are
now erecting or under contract within the City
limits. -.
T. We have but ono Fire Engine, and one Hose
Cart and HOOK and Ladder Company to protect
the whole city from the ravagcs of fire. Should
u fire occur on windy night, whole city
might be destroyed; hence the rates Of insurance
are very high in proportion to other cities. 1l
Our population is increasing so rapidly that at
least double the tenements will be required next
spring.
la view of these facts the COMMITTEES recon-
m, nd that two new Suction Engines. and twelve
handred feet Of Hose be purchased by the Coun-
ell, to en,b!e the Fire Department to reach a fire
from the river in any part of the city; the engines
60 he stationed one in each Ward; and also that
lots be selected by purchase or lease on which to
erect buildings for the accommodation of the
Engines, and Companies having them in charge.
| Your Committee believe that the difference in
insurance would more than make up to the tux
| payer the amount necessary to purchase the En-.
gincs and Hose and erect the necessary buildings.
Should the Caunciladopt this recommendation,
it is very desirable that the machines be obtained
ut the earliest practicable moment, and at as low
figure AZ possible consistent with the interests
of the city. s1at w a7 10 atfr t1o..fog'
For this purpose your Committee would furthe II
recommend that his Honor the Mayor be author
ICED to select some person to so east aud make a
| contract for the delivery in this city Of two en-
gines and twelve hundred feet of hose before the
close Of navi Cation. The actual necessary expen
scs of said agent to be paid by the city. 81 g
Your Committee believe that such course would
insure better article and at much less cost, than
ordering machines from any builder. ,.. sf.,s.,
| Your Committee further estimate the cost of
Engines, Hose, sc. delivered a. St. Paul, from
| $4,000 to $500.
| All of which is respectfully submitted.
50 -ts p.t tai 4s7al FiaC c. RAUCH.
! 81. s aQa1 sril al5 aaue w. BRANCH.