Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-08-20

remove the pier or jet on the Christiana, opposite
the ship yard Of the Messers. Thatcher, for 5000.
Mr.Thatcher presented petition from men doing
business on the Christiana, praying the renewal Of
the said pier on the ground that il suffered TO re-
main, 1t would soon hnye to be repaired, which
would cost the city at least third 0s much
it's removal; that ii would be liable to slip cut
| ton, &c
On motion of Mr.. Belts the street committee were
instructed to enter into contract with Mr.. Willard
| to remove the pier for the sum he had named.
The street committee were continued on the Pc
titien Of Baynard and Postles for paving and gut.
| tering In Fourth street near Tatnall.
The committee were discharged from the further
consideration OF the subject of procuring gas rsg,
| ulator.
| The street committee reported that the most Of,
fectua way to remedy the overflow of water in Pop
lar street, was to pave the street, and recommended
that the petition Of the property holders for such
work should BIO fayorably received
| The street committee reported against several pc
| titions asking for ourbing and raving.
Several bills were reported correct, and orders
we're directed to be drawn for their respective
amounts.
| Tho street committee reported that the sewer Mt
Stalcnrs gut was in very filthy condition, and ret
commended that 1t be cleaned by the city commits
| siOner.
The committee to settle with the clerk of thu
market reported that he had collected 81, 799 90
That there was still dollar due from each Of the
butchers for gas light, and:that there had been
tage OF tho new ordinance in regard 10 renting
STALLS and also falling off of some $50 by the
charge Of the ordinance in regard to butter aud that
mad y net been for those defcencies the receipts
Of this officer would mostprosabiy bays heen larger
| than those Of any former clerk
various petitions were here read and referred to
| appropriate committees
The watering committee reported In favor of ex,
tending the water pipes along West Liberty street,
asiasked for BY A. Conard and others.
Ihos. Hawkins was allowed $2S for DESTROYING
dogs and an order was directed to be drawn for that
| amount.
Mr.. Pyle presented petition from J Ross Comp
Ton and others, setting forth that there was Sab>
bath school in the Fifth ward Of over 100 children,
and In consequence of their not being able TO con.
linue the occupancy of the present room asking
that they might use the room over the Office Of the
superintendent of the water works. Referred to the
watering committee.
rae vote at former meeting respecting the Pc
tilion OF Chas NJ. Almond, asking tho privilege to
erect frame carriage house in the yard of the
indian Queen hotel, was reconsdered on the ground
| toat the plan of the building had been changed
and that It would be covered with re preof roof
| frame.
| On motion Mr. Almond was granted the nriviega
| asked for
Mr. Poole moved that the whole natter he laid on
the table. Mr.. Almond could put up such build
ng as ne desired, and it he violated the ordinance
ne should be held responsible for the same
me president decided that the matter had been
disposed Of
A petition was received from Wm Robinson and
setei ashthS the repeal OF the ordinance permit
uug persons 20 set ont benches to retain stalls or
places along Market street they had to pay Eve
OF zen cents Tor that purpose, and that the street
Was now monopoliEed by bakers ard dealers in
other articles, and that the benches were IL source
Oh inconveneL ce that shoull DO done away.
After considerable discussion the matter was re-
ierted to the street committee
Mr lyle stated that from tho present mode of
assesseng taxes the city trea had now on hand
Szo'VuO, and as his official bond vas only $40 900,
ne onered resolution that it should be increased
TO the former amount Adopted
On motion of MIR. ailpin, the MayOr was direeted
10 lake the necessary steps for having Jury on 9th
81 so That may be opened soon 80 deeds are OK
for the ground. ~
Mr. Hunter stated that Mr. Morrow has sold a
large number of lots, and anxious have the
grade oil Sixth street established. The street com
ittee were instructed to report something definite
council -
VIM II. Young was elected assistant inspector, to
| hod the election in Fifth ward.
james Speaknan was elected 10 hold the cleo
ton In the Third Ward. Geo. W. Walton who was
: elected insnector being absent from the city
WIN. y King was elected to hold the election in
L the Fourth ward
Joseph Morris and Joseph Q Dryer were elected
assistant inspectors to hold the election in the First
ward, vice John Mellon and Joseph A, Alldcrdice,
, who have removed from said ward
hha Mnrdick, If was elected assistant insnectOr
: has left the city 49,
ihe COMMUNICATION OF Dr. j. w, Thomson. in
regard TO tue assessment Of property was referred
osek 10 him. and the clcrk instructed 10 inform him
e OF resolution adopted by council.
It orders were directed to be drawn in favor of the
np hRhters Tor their salary for the last quarter
i NUMBER OF bills were read and orders were li
teetea TO be drawn Tor the respective amounts
- ioug discussion in regard to TIE publication nnt
i endorsement OF ordinances cnsuel and after .h
@ journed '''''' y ~
% lhe Delamare Railroad.-This road, saws tho
. Ledger, which connects Philadelphia with the
k lower counties Of the State OF Delaware, and
o Which was formally opened to Nanticoke CITY,
IN december last, is fast increasing in mpor-
I, | lance, not only to the citizens of Delaware
, Dht to Philadelphia, where most of the produce
/ sent over it reaches. During the winter
) months over 500 bushels of oysters were dis
trlouted at Dover, New Castle, Wilmington,
and Philadelphia daily Wilmington, in fact,
being altogether supplied by biyalves from
inns source. During tine present summer the
increase OF market stuiis for Philadelphia has
increased so rapidly that three market cars are
run to this city on Wednesdays and SATURDAYS.
and one on Tuesdays, Thursdays and FRIDAYS.
On one day 10000 dozen of eggs and 200
buckets OF berries, the latter being worth by
wholesale over $500, We're landed at Broad
4 ana Prime streets. The following copy OF
| manifest from one 81 the small stations will
show the kind and quantity of articles so me-
eessary IN large city, brought over the road
l N.'Noto anu II purTelS appleS, oUU buckets
berries, and 10 barrels eggs. The amount OF
freight charges during month of July was over
| 9louO, ana the number of passengers carried
over the road since its opening exceeds rs 900.
me freight over this road for some months TO
come Will be very heavy, in consequence of
the arrival of new wheat, oats, rye, &c. Five
thousand bushels OF oats and wheat were
brought to Philadelphia last week in one day
| from Dover station alone.
70 facilitate the carrying of grain and other
produce, the company have erected large
| granaries at Clarli's Corner and Middletown.
, and are now making arrangements for the err
ectlon OF similar buildings at Pennington and
townsend stations. The extension of this
r road to the mouth OF the Nanticoke River as
contemplated, will greatly increase the amount
OF travel, as well as add largely to the different
kinds of truck sold in our markets. The road
Is now managed in a liberal manner, and every
precaution is taken to make it convenience
) 10 all these residing along its route.
Kent County.-We condense the following
items from the Smyrna Times Tho house Of
MRS. Mary Oftey was struck by lightning on
Monday last, when some of the weather board
ing was knocked off, but no serious damage
! done. A pile of shingles in the lumber ward
of Van Gasken and Eoshell, and the rods at
tached TO the houses OF A. Stocklcy and Mr.
Qulnlen were also struck at the same time
but fortunately no injury was sustained.-
John T.. Rees and George Smith were thrown
from buggy near the Smyrna depot on Tues
day last by one of the wheels giving way, and
were both somewhat injured. The former had
his face considerably bruised and scratched by
holding on to the lines and being dragged
over tho road some thirty feet before tho horse
could be stoppsd.--A fine horse valued at
1915, belonging to John IL. Bewey, was killed
I a Iaat L.,