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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01
NEW OYSTER sALooN.-1he upder.ir,

NEW OYSTER SALOON.-1he undersicu.
~ ed would inform the citizens Of Clearfeld and
vicinity, that he has recently fitted up SALOON
adjoining his Bakery, where he is prepared to
serve all customers who may call with choice
BALTIMORE OYSTERS, SARDfNES
and all tts atfesdeat firms Nat gaau Be desired
ALSO. CAKES, NUTS, APPLES, &c,
on hand and for sale at reasonable rates for cash
PERSONS wishing anything in this line are reques-
TED TO give me call. and am confident that
you will be pleased with the quality of the edi-
bies as we'll as with the arrangement of the room
Lemember the place, the ..0ld Jew Store" on
Market street, Clearfeld
Nov =. 1859 WENDLIN ENTRES
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

A company has been formed in Washington
for manufacturing wine out of the wild grape,
with capital of 100000. Hon. Amos Ken
dali is the principal stockholder.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for February has
reached us. The new publishers, Ticknor <
Fields, are sparing no pains to keep up its
high-toned and independent character, and TO
keep it where it deserves to beat the head
of American periodicals
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

The Harper's Ferry Investigating Commit
tee of the Q. S. Senate has thus far failed TO
elicit anything that would in the least impli
cate any Republican with the mistaken and
lamentable transaction.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

James P. Scott, teacher in the public
schools at Gaysport. Blair county, charges Jes-
Sc B. Crawford and George W. Patterson with
having procured his discharge as a teacher
because he would not vote the ssdemocratic''
ticket last fall
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

Hon. Chaplin Hall, our member of Congress,
Louis ". Hall, Esq, of the State Senate, and
Isaac G. Gordon, Esq, Of the Assembly, will
please accept our thanks for favors received.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

John Mcpherson, Esq. Treasurer of Clearfeld
county, in account with the different townships
for>Road Fund.- for the years 1855 and 1859.
DEBTOR.
To balance due townships last settlement s204 Al
To am rec d from Uns Lands for '5S & so 500 33
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

DEBTOR.
o amount from collectors for lS59 and previous
wears including per centage. Sf4oZ OIL
b amount from unseated lands for 1888
and 1859. -oi w
z amount from other sources, as per
Commissioners books, ~ -
n amonnt from unappropriated funds, 80 so
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01
AND EXPENDITURES OF
IL CLEARFIELD COUNTY, A D., 1859.

! JoHS M'PHERsoN ESQ, Treasurer of Clearheld
county, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In
iccount with said county, from the 9th day of jan
pry, A. ID. 1859, to the 5th day of JAN, a D. lSo0-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

n count of Myrter & Quinn, Executors of the
last Will and Testament of Felix Rafferty, Iced
Jan. 18th, 1860, confirmed absolutely Per Cur
January 18th, lS60 ,Thos. j Mccullough, ESQ ap.
pointed Auditor to distribute the balance due BY
accountants amongst those legally entitled to tho
same BY the Court. Taken from the Record
BY virtue of the above appointment will at
tend TO the duties thereof at my Office in the Bor-
ough of Clearfeld, on Thursday the Ist day Of
March, 1860, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said
day when and where all persons interested may
attend if they see proper
Feb. l. 1860. TT MCULLOUGH Aud
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AagertSenaeRtsSe up uiM tQrgetype or ont Of usuak
styfeacA be charged double price for space occupied
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01
NEW IN THE PEACE

SUMETHING NEW IN THE PEACE-
- Full VILLAGE OF CURWENSVILLE
The undersigned having entered into partnership
in the Foundry Business, under the name and
style of Robson Denmark, respectfully an
nounce to the public that they have constantly on
hand, or will make to order, Stoves Plows and
all other Castings commonly used in the country
which they will sell at the lowest rates for cash.
or exchange on the most advantageous terms for
old metal, or rapproved country produce
JACKSON Robson
February 1860. D. j. DENMARK
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a UDIToR's NoTICE-Final aeeonpt

"a LII yin - w 1lSE.-tinal account CT
Joseph Wrigglesworth, Administrator of the
estate of Joseph Colingsworih, late of Penn town
ship. January IL, 1860, confirmed absolute. Per
Car. January 18th, 1860, Thos. j. Mccullough,
Esq, appointed Auditor TO distribute the balance
amongst those legally entitled to the same. By
the Court Taken from the Record
BY virtue of the above appointment will at
tend to the duties hereof at my Office in the Bor-
ough of Ciearfeld on Friday the End day Of
March. 1860, 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said
dap, when and where all persons interested may
attend if they proper
Feb l. 1850 T. j. MCCULLOUGH Aud
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

Sl32 93-Rec'd of John II Pherson Esq, late
Treasurer of Clearfeld county, One Hundred and
Thirty dollars and ninety-three cents in full,
it being the balance due School Fund above.
January u, 4. 1850 &. B. GooDLANDER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

UBoth the Chief Clerks of the PennsyIya
via Legislature are editors
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

IA kephart, Executor of the last VIII of Abra-
ham Goss Sr., deceased. Exceptions fled 2Sth
Sept, 1859. Sept. 29th, 1859. continued Per Chr
January 18th, 1860, Thos J. Mccullough Esq ap
pointed Auditor, to settle and adjust the account
BY the Court. Taken from tie Record
by virtue of the above appointm ent will at
tend to the duties thereof at my Office in the Bor-
ough of Clearfeld, on Wednesday the 18th day of
February. 1860, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon CT
said day, when and where all persons interested
may attend if they see proper.
Feb /. 1860. L. J. MCCULLOUGH. Aud
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

A MBROTYPES.-The undersigned has O.
n pened out an Ambrotype Gallery up stairs in
Shaw row where he will be pleased to take Like
nesses for all who may favor him with a CALL on
short notice and reasonable terms
February l. 1S60-4t. CHARLES HOLES
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

We, the undersigned, Commissioners OF Clear
field county, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
MIA, having examined the accounts of John Nc
Pherson, late Treas of said county. for the year
a D., 1859, do certify that find them above
stated. The amount of debts outstanding due tho
county, is Eleven Thousand One Hundred and
Ninety-three dollars and Fifty-seven cents. The
amount OF outstanding orders is Six Thousand
Eight Hundred and Fifteen dollars and Twenty
enc cents, of which Six Thousand are on Cour:
House contract. Witness our hands this 18th day
of Jan. A D. 1850. GEORGE ERHARD,
Attest WM. MERRELL,
Wa. 5. BRADLEY. WM. M'CRACkEN
Clerk, Commissioners.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

WE. the undersigned Auditors of Clearield co.
having examined the accounts of John II PhersoD,
Esq. late Treasurer of said county for the year
A D., 1859 do certify that the accounts B.
bove stated. The amount due the Road Fund by
the Treasurer is Thirty dollars and Twelve cents
The amount due the School Fund is One Hundred
and Thirty-two dollars and Ninety-three cents
i lso the amount due the county from Collectors,
Unseated Lands, and other sources is Eleven
Thousand One Hundred and Ninety three dollars
and Fiftyseven cents. The amount of 0utstand-
ing Orders are So Thousand Eight Hundred and
Fifteen dollars and Twenty one cents; of which
Six Thousand are on Court House contract. Wit
ness our hands this 18th day of Jan'y A. D. 1860.
A. C. TATE
Attest, ]. W. GRAHAM,
WN. s. Bradley J.B SHAWN
Clerk Auditors
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Total,
Sl0l3 az

Sao.ls-heceived of John Mcpherson. late Trea-
surer OF oiearneid county. Thirty dollars and II
cents in full, it being the balance due Road fnnd
as above Jan. L. A. d. 1859. G. B. GoopLASprp
John McPherson Esq, Treasurer of Clearae,d
county, in account with the different townsb;,.
for School Fund. for the years 1858 and 1850
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A IIDIToR,s NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. a

a UDiTOR'S NOTICE.-Adm nistration ao-
"A count OF Robert Thompson, Administrator of
the estate of Andrew Weleh. late of Lawrence to-
decd. Exceptions filed 18th Sept, A D., 1859.
January 18th, 1860, Thos. j. Mccullough, ESQ.,, ap-
pointed Auditor, TO settle and adjust the account
BY the Court. Taken from tie Record.
By virtue of the above appointment, / will at.
tend to the duties thereof at my Office in the Bor-
ough of Clearfeld, on Tuesday the 2Sth day OF
February, 1860, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of
said day, when and where all persons inter ested
may attend if they see proper.
Feb. 1850. T. j. MCCULLOUGH, Aud.
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10 balance due townships last settlement sl3a, 6,
To am'trec' d from Cns. Lands for '5ss SO, 630 5;
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

Amount of Outstanding Taxes, due from Colec-
tors For the year 1859, and previous years
For the wear lS47.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-In the matter OF
IA the Estate of Richard Curry, deceased. Pc
tition of VIM. Rex, Administrator to sell real
tate. And now. January 18th, 1860, Thos. j Nc
Cullough, Esq, appointed Auditor to report tbs
the Court Iiaken from hle Record.
BY virtue of the above appointment, / will at
tend to the duties thereof my Office in the Bor-
February, 1860, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon Of
said day. hen and where all persons interested
may attend if they proper.
Feb. /, 1860. L. j. MCCULLOUGH, Aud
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

A UDITOR'S NOT1CE.-Account OF John
"A Shof, Guardian of Henry Byer, Mary Byer,
and other heirs of David Byer deceased. Exccp-
tions fled the 9Th day of January. 1860. January
18th, 1850, Thos J. Mccullough. Esq. appointed
Auditor, TO settle and adjust the account. By
the Court. Taken from the Record.
By virtue of the above appointm snt, / will at
ough of Clearfeld. on Monday the 9th day Of
February, 1860, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, when and where ali persons interested
may attend if they see proper.
Feb. /. 1863 7. j. MCCULLOUGH Aud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

TEL BGRAPHIO.
Later fre., Caiif.r.,,

SAN Francisco, Oct. n There "A Iptec..
iefy to receive the news by the next expreu. whrs
viii bring dates 20 The lOth Of Septemb~r 49,.
the result 81 the Pennsylvania election 10
The politicians generally ooboede that II ostrr NJ
elected, California viii 70 for DouQlsx VIM M
roster 10 defeated and The other Northern ST, ~
lseeons result I'm republicsn vicssriss there viii
~ Hest esnger Of Cslifornis going fos Lincoln
soef the Effects Of dincouragfng eastern nevx III
- generally conceded hat the Breckinridee psrfr
losing strength here. =, b - ',
"a, .ooael T. ID. Baker, republican senator elect
- sSseton, expected 70 arrive here by steamer
ana he rertizan friends are prepsring 10
I'm public reception. He 10 expactrd IA
'y ~, OF The state Cor the benefit Of The
Brevet Brigsdief- eeneral cisri. couu,,d., Ar
NE Depar,aaent Of California. dieS In fs,.slsx
to-day Chronic disrhes. after An iiia... ~ 49,.
80 ess SERVED In the United ssatrs srnv
stnee ieis wes through the war In Nsxica ~
prefnosed 10 the distae uisbed nosItios -, 800
az the time OF bis death for meriioious eonS nj a.
the seige Of Vera Cruz -
The first cabin passenger who len New yo,k
sept. LIST published a card In the San Fr.nr,.ro
papers since their arrival here severely censuring
the condition and management OF that slrs m.s
They allege that they were denied the ordinsr,
necessities Of life. The parties complaining are
The rainy season was fairly commenced tb,s
express leaving In a most drenching storm
News from Oregon 10 unimportant the papers
received being devoted 40 politics The demo
ctAuc papers (both wings) have generally de-
noonced the coalition by which the republican
senator was elected. This has brought out an ad-
dress from the fteen Douglss members on the
Legislature who united with the r epubllcxns I'm
which they excuse themselves in voting for Col.
Baker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31
GEORGETOWN,
Correspondents of Tie Star. Htg

6HoRsErews. October "a, lseo.
The Monticello brought here. this trim ths a. -.
African boys who were found on the ahando, "a
bark WIR. kibbey- They were Lron9 ht o. %
be placed IN charge q the Colon "a t,oe 2. 70
and left here for Washington Yesterday On e.. y,
Rev DR.. 6urley Theysre sctve ana IN -. -
and one of them speaks English very well. ana ~
quite communicative relat,ng many interesting
incidents relative 10 bfmsef and his com anions
They are quite docfte, and do whatever they are
bid with cheerful aiaerity, seeming 10 be well
pleased when they can make themselves useful
They aee averse TO the idea OF Reing 20 their des
tinafion (Loerial. and say they would rather STAY
with the white people
The Monticello Is hiking I'm -four and other
fretgh. this morning, and win probably leave
There was quite comnotion In the north
eastern section Of our city YESTERDAY cafsed by
ffsy between two free, eolored men In relation 70
a6amoilng debt One OF thea named Charles
Som, drew pistol and fred al His Opponent,
yonn yenlfer, but missed him. Jenifer teok 10
ms heeis and made such good tine that Bonn
was moi able to get another shot Both have been
arrested, and are being examined this morning
The tolls collected on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canai thls month up to Monday, amounted 10
more tnan S22,W0 As the boats detained by a
sunken craft near Willlamsport are now coming
In rapidly, the tolls viii probably arnount tbs
month 70 about the same as IN September, that is
See advertisement below of Bell and Everett,
meeting tomorrow night. 1t Is expected TO be
an interesting one.
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Marine Dfsaster-

sosToS, Oct 30.-It 10 reported that mack.
srel schooner OF Gloucester, was recently run
down by steamer In a dense fog near CAM
Sanso, and after floating two avs, water logged
seven OF the crew were washed overheard The
remaining nine took a boat, which czpired.
ana TWO men Were devoured by sharks. The
remaining seven recovered the boat and two
more died OF exhaustion. The survivors were
rescued by Portuguese vessel, and carried 20 81
Domingo, where the American Consul treated
them kindly, and would send them home. No
names are given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

POLICE MATTERs-B.fors Justice Tao,apson
man living In the fifth police district was fined
$50 and costs, by Justice Thompson, a few DAYS
ago, for selling liquor at ball without irst OBJ
tanning license so to do from the City Register
Before Justice DOM .-Wm. Schlorb was arrest
ed by policeman Bright for fast driving az the
Odd Fellows procession was moving along Sew.
euth street; he was fined s5 81. colored indi,
vidual, too drunk to articuIate, and Of course
unable TO walk, was carted to the same magis-
trate by the same officer. He was there docketed
as John Brown, and committed for 90 DAYS, and
duly carted down TO the farm. Barney Gooden
was arrested by policeman J + King, FOR buck
stering without license; he was fined SO %
the night division, on the charge Of robbinp
Capt Lewis OF 1901 Baltimore. The Captain
followed him 10 this city, and had him arrested.
and he Was committed for a further hearing I ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

LARCENY AND ARRKsr-On Saturday, county
oc1esT Parhsm arrested Michael Lanhardy and
and Daniel Hoye, and policeman J. F. King
arrested George Rawlings, suspected OF being
connected with the robbery Of the blae ksmith
shop OF John Duvall When Rawlings was
drought into the Office Of Justice Dom, Mr. Duvall
was there, and remarked, In an under tone, ssJnst
as the fortune teller said ;" An officer asked him
20 explain. which he did by saying, that az soon
as he had lost his material and tools, he went to
lady fortune-teller who told him not to 20 out of
his house 10 look after his property, snd he would
see that II would come to him In few days A
portion Of the new hose shoes stolen were recoy-
cred from Daniel HOye, and this led to the arrest
Of Michael Lanhardy and George Rawlings Jus
tice Dom committed both TO Jail, but George
Rawlings was subsequently released on bail and
Daniel Hoye, who had the shoes in his possession,
was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

CENTRAL 6UARDHoUsE CAsRs-I.ouisa Burns
was drunk, and, being unable to walk, made her
bed Ia the street contrary to law, sue was commit
ted for 10 days to the wor khouse Thomas French
was drunk and the police went to arrest him; he
drew loaded pistol and snapped it at the onicer,s
head; fortunately the cap did not explode; he was
ordered To pay fines and costs, amounting In the,
aggregate TO SO 70. Hannah Moriarty for dis
orderly cond aet was sent down for 90 days. VIM
Williams, John Ogden, and Dick Jefferson. col
ored, congregatihg together after night I'm man.
ner forbidden by the law, and were each fined
S6.15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31
Later from Cubs.

NKw ORLEANS, Oct. 30.-The steamship Dc
SOTO from Havana on the 27th, 10 below She
reports via-the Belize that the Havana sugar mar.
let 10 unchanged, and the growing cane crop In
An arrival at Havana from Vera Cruz saws that
lado has been restored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

The HACKS AND THE POLIcE.-A gentleman
passing up Pennsylvania avenue, about Inc
O'Clock this morning, counted no less than thirty
six hacks In front Of Browns and the National
Hotels and only two drivers Of the whole lot were
on the boxes, as required by law The other
thirty four drivers occupied the pavement In front
Of the hotels to the annoyance OF street passengers
The gentleman looked long and anxiously for the
policeman that was not at his post to prevent these
drivers from Fostering pedestrians.
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The Cherele. Land xettI,rs.

LEAvENwoRrH, Oct. 10 Reports from South
ern kansas state that Indian Agent Conan with
force Of dragons, 10 driving settlers from the
Cherokee neutral lands and burning their houses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31
PERSONAL.

A Ill PERSONS ARE FORBIDDEN To
IA hunt, shoot, or otherwise trespsss up,.n tn
Place. WIN. II. MAURY,
October sOth, 1870 oosi a
MADAM FELIX, Perfume Teller from PAS
pf begs leave Ia inform her former frIends xnd
the Pnhllc generally. that she has removed to 2s0
Nith street, northeast corner ,,f ~ where she viii
be happy to all who desire 10 have the nssf
oc Il lms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31
Mr. Deuslas IN Gesrsia

AUGUSTA, Oct 30-Mr. Douglas has been hailed
enthusiastically on his route through upper Geo.
gia Thousands greeted him at Atlanta
MACON, Oct. 3l.-Judge Douglas arrived here
last mig ht, and was welcomed blythe firing OF can
non ana great enthusasm on the part OF the people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

SEE ADvRRrIsEMESr Of f. E. O'Brien, south
West corner Of IL and Ninth streets His store has
grown to be famous in all that part of the CITY IN,
excellent and cheap groceries. Particularly good
are his liquors, that old mountain dew rye whisky
for instance, and his choice brandies, and in ths
same connection bis oranges, lemons, maple sugar
nuts, and other creature comforts O,Brien .'can
keep grocery He knows how to select goods,
has the good sense to advertise them when bong bit
aud understands the policy Of selling them at SC
moderate rate that customers are induced to call
again. Try him.
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From Tamptce

Nkw ORLEANS, Oct 29.-The brig Nahum
s,etson, = ON Tampico 10Th, has arrived
Gen. OZea bad issued a decree declaring that
all dues at the Custom Houses at Tampico and
Matsmoras must be paid In gold and oliver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31
Ualtimsrs starket.

BsLTNoRH, October 81. - Flour 10 dull-
Howard street. Ohio and CITY Mills IS 90 w.,
dull and heavy; red 81 25ssl S.; white Al s0s
81 Go Corn is steady; yellow 6ia6sc white 65a
&c Provisions steady; mess pork sI9 - Coffee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31
New York sfxfket.

NswfoRE Ociober3l Flour quiet; State IS Do
as5.S; Ohio IS 70as5 IS: Southprn as 70s5 o.
w beat lc higher; western rid 81 Is; white Al 50;
southern whit ~ So. Corn s.eady; MIXED 63es 4 -
Provisions dull. whisky dull at - &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

NorIcx.-D District Of Columbia Advertisements
70 be inserfed In the BALfNozz Sux are received
sf and forwarded from The stan Once. y :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

BALTIMORE, Oct. 31.-The banking house of
Josiah Lee Co has closed. and the frm have
made an assignment The house Of Appleton a
Co, has also closed There are rumors on other
stock dealers suspendiug
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

W Though THE ssAR u printed ON the fastest
steam psess I'm use south Of Baltimore, In edition
IL % large to require 1t to be put to press at an
early hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent in before IL O'Clock m; otherwise they may
not appear until the next DAY. -.
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Suicide In Piyu.uth.

BosroN. Oct 30 -Southworth Barnes "a la
ing merchant and well known citizen OF ply
mouth. committed suicide, Yesterday, by drown
ing. Cause, mental depression,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-31

A HrSr EoR OR wArzR BoARD.-ln New
York the great waste Of the Croton Aqueduct
water by the people generally has become serions
subject with the CrOton Board. The plan proposed
To remedy IT il the placing meters upon the pipes
and thus restricting the to certain, but sutti
Client amount, which Is all that will be paid for
Unless this is done increase Of the capacities Of
the reservoir must be made, new ones built at
a vast and In fact an unnecessary expense On
this subject one Of the papers says: r--t
''There 10 scarcely dwelling house In the city
where the water Ii not wasted to q very serious
extent, and certainly not hotel or restaurant
where II is not allowed to run almost constantly
This continued drain upon works which are al
ready small compared with the drnland is creating
much alarm, and IL behooves those having their
control TO devise some means by which so extrav-
agant a waste may he checked Already IL has
become necessary to lay additional pipe be-
tween the receiving and distributing reservoirs
for the demand upon the latter Is great that the
two pipes already laid are inadequate In addi-
tion 10 this, the work Of laying another main
across the aquednct at High Bridge, and the con-
struction Of an additional reservoir Of capacity
Of 7jO, 6JOOOO gallons Is In progress and costing
an immense sum Of money. The revenue from
water rents for the year ending December 3lst 1882
S75O,2j0"