Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-08-06

on the south side Of the christlua sreek would be
$1,000 same persons thoughtmofe. The marsh com,
pany promised to have their wharf In short
time, that ;here would be dangerfrom 1t to the
navigation Of the stream. MIR. Thatcher stated that
the wharf was nuisance, and that IL could be re-
moved fer much less sum than $1,000. If it was
permitted to remain it would lave to he rebuilt and
then it would soon fall down, aud on his motion the
matter was postponed for two weeks
The committee on Fire Companies reported that
they had received proposals for 1900 feet Of hose
from three parties and that they had given the con.
tract to n Mr. Masdaf Of Philadelphia, ut Sl162.
The finance committee reported they had c0nsid-
cred the communication of the Board OF Education,
and think that the Council should adopt some inca:
sures to meet the embarrassments Of the Board and
suggest that the Board fSrnish a statement Of all
expenses.
Dr. Porter stated that thsre were two opinions in
regard IL the matter some coutending the Council
owed tho B0nrd Of Education $4,000, but he thought
that if the schools had been conducted at less cost
than was eitimated, he willing to vote for the
SUN needed to meet oil demands but not cent more.
Mr., Thatcher said he could not understand the
report, but one thing he p received there was no
money in II He thought that the Council should
make up the amount til it had boen appropriated,
d. Belts explained tho matter. after which the re.
port was adopted.
The committee reported that they hal examined
the gas regulator, and flom certificates exhibited
they recommended its purchase
On motion the matter was laid over for two weeks
Joseph 4, Waite released from the Payment
not reside il the city that year.
A remonstraIce was received against paving Tat
nall street, from the Raroad to Third street, as it
would be useless EXP nse, the street being in good
condition and very little travelled
Mr.. Springer cOntrovertei the statement of the
remonstrants stating that the street needed paving
as it was much travelled, it was in bad condition,
and the sand was washed by the different rains into
the Uhristiana.
| Mr.. Mahatfy asked whore the money was 10 como
from to do the work the appropriation tor streets
must be nearly exhausted, if he could Judge from
| the amount Of paving being done.
Mr. Poole remarked that the rate of assessment for
the year arranged to allow $1,000 adlitiona
for Streets aud the Council had nothing do but
| make tho ordnance
On motion of Mr. b L. Bets the matt or was post
pOned for four weeks
number Of bills we-e reported as correct and
were directed to be drawn for the respective
amounts
The committee to settle with the weighm st err
Isaac Il. Chamberlain, reported that they found
that there had been collected 1895 20, one-half o!
| which had been paid into the city treasury.
The committee paving Orange street, between
| Fifth and Sixth, were continued. They were also
continued on various other petitions for curbing and
paving
The cOnmitte reported in favor of Opening Sixth
street from Washington street to the Old Kings road
as soon as VIM. Morrow and John II Price should
deed tie ground for the same to the city.
Ite lamp committee recommended that gas
lamp be erected at the corner of Seventh and Orange
Tho committee to settle with Jacob SanhUpe,
Clerk Of tho Market were continued.
Tue building committee reported adversely on
the petition of Q. Nj. Almond, asking permission to
build frame addition to the carriage house in the
yard of the Iadian Queen Hotel.
Several names added to the City Assessment
The proceedings OF the meeting in regard to widen
ing Water street were read and on motion were
directed to be recorded on the minutes.
communication received from the Board Of
Health in regard TO the condition Of S!acup'J gut
1t was read and referred to the street mmitLee
petition from citizens in West Liberty street
asking the extension Of water pipes was read and
referred 10 the watering committee
The bill OF Thomas Hawkins far S2S Tor destroy
ing dogs was referred to commite on accounts
petition from John Fox asking reduction Of
his taxes was rend, and ordered to be filed, it being
stated by Mr.. Poole the time for appeal had long
| gone by.
petition was received asking the orenin, Of
Wellnsten street, also petition asking that square
In said street be guttered and paved
Edward Belts stated that the matter of widening
alter street had been left in very unsaisiac tory
way, and offered resolution authorizing the Clerk
70 cal aIsther meeting in regard to the matter on
Mr. Pyle asked if Henry W. Bartram had been
sworn in a. weighmaster 10 the Fifth Ward, as lie
understood he had been weighing hay since he was
elected, and had thus far made no return to the
on motion the matter was referred TO tho committee
| en- public buildings.
On motion of Mr. Mahafy the Council determined
to met on Saturday, the Sth of August to give op
poTtunlty to add property to the city assessment list
ders we're directed to be dr. wn ia favor Of hiny.
| or, Alderman, CLERK, aud Baff for Il qaarter's
salary. Also in favor of DIR. Wilson for one yea e
salary, as register Of deaths AMI burials aud for
joel spencer, as night watch for month i salary
various receiptstrom tho City Treasurer ackn6w.
ledhing the payment to him Of various sums Of
money amounting in the aggregate to S953U, were
Ieau' alter which Council a ijOurned,
Dedicdtion.--Wo learn from the Smyrna
Times that the new NJ. L. Church, at Camden
was dedicated on Sunday, tho 18th ult. Tn
Rev. w. Kenney preached an impressive ser
mon from Acts Nv. 81, 80, in the morning, AM
, in the afternoon, Rev. Alfred Goodman gave
deeply pathetic and pious exposition of Eph
Ill. .. In the evening, Rev. w. ii. Brisban
preached characteristic sermon on Matt XVI
10. AT the conclusion of the morning sermon
1t was announced that the church had cost So,
800 OF which there was yet deficient 81 800
The subscriptions and collections during tn,
day amounted to $4,000; the balance Of III,
debt was assumed by the ladies' of tho cOngre
CATION, to be raised from sources available t
them.
improvement. "A correspondent Of the journal
writing from Smyrna, says that Mr.. David j Muir
phy, has lately completed new three story Fullint
Mll on his farm near Smyrna, the site Of the oil
dilapidated mill, which was well known to tho citi
zens of this vicinity, for many Yeas past as doin.
excellent work in that line Of business The new
building Is 80 by 80 feet, 1t has excellent water d
well as steam power. The Engine butt by you
enterpTsing fellow citizens Messrs. Iollingswotth
Haryey Co. The lever story of the building Il o
stone and the two upper stories OF wood Mr. Alcxi
j. Lewis, has taken tho mill and is CARRYING on lbt
Milling business lie is very industrious WORTHY
man, and will doubtless receive IL largo share q
nuhlic patronage. Ills employees Mr. Henry G
Wright Miller, and Mr., Thomas Miller Engnoe
and Assistant Miller, are very courteous youns men
ana farmers may rely upon having justice dom
them at this mill
Safe and Desirable Security tor saLe.-TbC
subscriber has just received, two one tlousanC
dollar Delaware State Coupon Bonds, Gnteres
paid semi-annualy) which will be sold togeth
+ er Or separate, also Wilmington six per cent
City Loan, Wilmington Coal Gas Stock nm,
1 stocks in the following Banks, viz Whining
/ ton and Brandywine Bank, Union Banl, of Del
aware, Mechanics Bank Of Wjlmit aton. an1
r Delaware Fire Insurance Co., also, one blocl
Of four frame houses in Walnut street, aboy,
/ Fifth, they Will be sold together or separate
a terms easy. Apply to John McLear, Third an,
i King street, Odd Fellows Hail.
Nor EXACTLY So.-The New York Post n
referring to the immense sale of DR.. Kane,
last expedition, said fearing the result OF tn
sale, he offered to sell his entire interest to hi
, publishers for $1,000, but the latter declined.-
This is not exactly the truth the DR.. askct
the publishers it he could realize $4,000 iron
the sale The publishers told him they woult
: guarantee that amount, whether it sold or not
as they felt satisfied they could realize for hin
S5o,OOO. They have made over that for hin
by the sale.
For the Delaware Republican.