The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-13

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and ask the reduction in price. This mo-
ton was seconded but lost by decided ma
jority.
Mr.. Worrell opposed the motion oil Mr..
Chandler because he wanted the committee
to be able to say, when they did wal. on
J the Gas Company, that new coaipauy
! WAS already formed, aud urle4s they ould
| reduce the price that uew company would
! so into operation forthwith.
1 Mr. Chandler hal not changed his views;
| ne thought, MS he said before, that individr
usl complaints might not effect anything but
| public nesting like this might have some
effect. Private consumers bad complained
he knew, but he had never known public
meeting held to consider the subject before.
True, there had been good many gas meet
ings held in that Hall, in many Of which be
had taken part himself
Bow, WOW, WOW, interrupted small
specimen of the canine race, and we lost
the remainder of the gentleman's words.
Mr.. Dickson followed this interruption by
asking MIR. Chandler how much gas he had
ever paid for ?
Mr.. Chandler had paid for none, but looked
of your money back sir, do you
Mr.. Dickson-No sir.
Mr.. Worrell urged the passage Of the res
olutions.
Mr.. Chandler-Perhaps the gentleman
means the putting of the motion.
Mr. Worrell, from his seat stand cor
rected.
Bow, WOW, WOW ! bow, wow, WOW said
the officious little dog, who, perhaps, saw
the pun perpe:rated by the last named gent.
A vigorous kick sent the little fellow out of
the way.
Mr.. Worrell thought that in forty-eight
hours the requisite amount for the formation
of the company could be raised. If the
gentleman (don't know who he meant) had
seen the feeling on the subject that he had,
he would agree with me. If he knew the
state Of feeling on the subject he would OF
put in his Gifts and his ands" One gent
would take $500 to $1,000, another said he
would take $500 rather than it should not
be raised, and this is the feeling all over the
city-a feeling engendered by the high pri-
ces paid. When complained of the exhor-
blatant bill at my residence, they said to
me, "shut it off if you don't want It," The
same reply was made to the proprietor of
the National Hotel. There is feeling ex-
listing in this community which the Gas
Company canaot break down, even with Mr.
Chandler 3 arguments.
Mr.. Chandler wanted to know if Mr.. Wer-
rell intended to insinuate that he came there
to uphold the Gas Company.
Mr.. Worrell did not.
MIR. Ludlow advocated the appointment of
a separate Committee to inform the Gas
Company, and treat with them on the SUBJ
ject. Said that this was the beginning of
quarter, and as consumer, he wanted the
matter attended to at once; SIS or $40 saved
per month, would help to go to market
these hard times.
Mr.. Worrell could see no difference be-
tween Mr.. Ludlow's and Mr.. Chambers pro-
position; thought that the same Committee
who raised the necessary amount OF stock,
could wait on the Gas Company.
Dir. Ludlow thought Mr.. Worrell didn't
comprehend that gentleman; can understand
as readily as anybody else when he chooses,
and when he don't choose, he's as obstinate
as a mule.
Bow! Wow Wow interrupted the
short tailed terrier in keynote.
A voice near the door-1t's not your time.
Mr.. Ludlow moved that committee of
three be appointed to wait on the Gas Com
pany, and ask reduction on the price Of
gas.
A voice-Sav to three dollars; Just name
the sum, and settle it at once.
1.-THE motion uf Mr.. Ludlow was put 10 the
house and lost by large vote.
MIR. Worrell said that he was authorized
to say that the Gas Company should be wait
ed on by the committee, and suggested that
il any one desired to take stock they could
do so by walking up to the Secretary's desk.
Mr.. Ludlow suggested that The doors be
| closed.
Bow, WOW, WOW said the little dog in a
tone of disapprobation.
The chair desired to know ii the proceed
ings of the meeting were to be published.
A voice-Certainly certainly.
Mr.. Ludlow moved an adjournment, W hich
by the vote was negatived, but by the action
| o. the meeting carried in the affirmative.
GREAT REDUCTION.
N. YORK LEDGER ONLY FOUR CENTS,
Do HERALD do do do
And all the Weekly Papers Only FOUR cts.
AT DAY BOOK BUILDING.