Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-10-10
SUSSEX COUNTY.

PROCEEDINGS OF Council. The Coun-
ell met On the ID instant. The min
utes of the preceding meeting were read
and approved.
Mr. llollingsworth, chairman of the FL
nance committee, reported that S4U, 900 in
city drafts had been ordered, and that all
would be furnished ia about four weeks.-
He also reported that there had been pur-
chased $4,000 Of United States Securities,
which would fall due in 1868.
The committee reported iii favor of the
extension Of water pipes along Spruce
street, as asked for by Michael Harrity and
others, estimating the cost at $l00, reve-
nue. $l5.
The committee reported that the gutter
on the south side Of Ninth street near
Church, had been paved.
The street committee reported that an
interview had been had with Joseph Bring
hurst in regard to the removal of the toll
gate on Newport pike, and stated that the
company had no intention Of removing it
at present The committee recommended
the opening OF the streets in the vicinity,
in order to remove the cause Of complaint.
The account current of VIM. Simmons
for the month Of August, was reported cor
rect
The committee OH Fire companies re.
ported that they had investigated the con
dition Of Reliance Fire Company, and they
found the engine and hose in good condi.
tion, but they were satisfied unless they re-
ceived aid from the city the apparatu,
would become useless. They therefore re-
commended the loan of 500.
MIR. Hayes and Horner objected to the
appropriation on the ground that the com
pany was not efficient. .....
Mr.. Day explained the report, and gave
it as his opinion that it was best not to al
low the engine and apparatus to 90 out O
use.
llr puscy said he would be perfectly
willing to see the company put on its feet
but he was opposed to expending money OIL
It, unless it was the property of the city,
The report was rejected
The bills Of the city against the Unite,
States for expenses incurred in subsistn!
volunteers, &c, was laid over until the Is
OF December
Mr. Hollnesworth offered resolution
authorizing the Finance committee 10 in
crease the issue of City drafts to $50, 900 i
they deem it expedient. There have beeI
i Sl6,675 put into circulation, and there i
still great demand FOR them.
Mr.. Bartram stated that the Phoenix fir
company had agreed to accept their appro
priation, ou the conditions required.
MIR. Hayes stated that some of the gun
Of the city had been taken to the gun
smiths, for repair by individuals who ha
neglected to pay for the same, and til
smiths talked of Offering them for sale, il
order to realize the amount of their claims
The matter was referred to the Buildin
committee
Mr.. llollingsWorth submitted an ord
nance authorizing the issue Of $500
more small notes, on the same condition a
the first issue was made II was read
first and second time.
On motion Of Nh Hayes the Mayor wa
authorized to give ihe note Of the cty ia
sl272 go, to A. r. Cookley ior baianc
due for cleaning mud ont of the Christian.
Various bills were read and referred.
a petition was received asking doubl
VOWS Of tagging and asking lamps to b
paccd at the corners of Poplar, Pine
Spruce, and other streets.
Orders were directed to be drawn for
number of bills
Various receipts from the city treasure
were read, acknowledging the payment t
hm OF various sums Of money, amountini
to Sl0,7l6. II.
MAYORS CouRr.-'The following ease
were tried on Tuesday
James Knox for selling liquor withou
license, Found guilty and fined $40 an
costs.
Ann Jane Farnam, indicted in four case
for selling liquor without license. Foun
guilty in all, and fined $40 and cost in III
first, and $50 and costs for each Of N
other three cases.
Mary Burns, selling liquor without i
cense Found guilty and fined $40 an
costs.
1. 5. Flint Market st. below sth has ius
received fine spiced salmon, fresh sardine
superior corn starch and farina. cheap Aou
guuarg pofiaaa uud taas a.. a.