Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-18

DanOn.
1t is said that the Government of Great
Britain has urged the Porte to give an am
nesty to the Cretes, and that the Porte has
refused.
The troubles on the eastern coast of the
Mediterranean are on the increase,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUN-
Gil.
The Council met of Thursday evening,
September 10.
President E. T. Bellah in the Chair
Members present Messrs. Adams; Bellah;
Chandler; Duncan Dorsey Gallagher
Kirkman Leibrandt; Plunkett; Pierson
Pickles; Rowland Titus; Weldie; Wool |
man-15.
The minutes of previous meetings were
read and approved.
On motion OF Mr.. Chandler the rules pro-
hibiting the holding of public meetings in
the Hall during the Sessions of Council,
were suspended, to enable meeting then
convening in the Hall, to organize
The President announced the following as
the
STANDING COMMITTEES.
FIndnce-John H. Adams, John A Dun
can, Henry F. Pickels
Streets-Philip Plunkett, Morris Weldie,
John II. Adams, Henry F. Pickels, VIM. c.
Leibrandt.
Watering Committee - Gregg Chandler,
Philip Plunkett, Jno. A. Duncan, Joseph C.
Rowland, Charles II. Gallagher
Public Buildings-John A. Duncan. Gregg
Chandler, Philip Plunkett, Morris Weldie,
George w. Dorsey.
Re0tslon-Thomas Titus, David Woolman,
Joseph d. PieIson, John K. Kirkman, George
W. Dorsey.
Fire Compaaies-Philip Plunkctt, Joseph
c. Rowland Joseph D. Person
Public Lamps - Thomas Titus, David
Woolman, Joseph D. Pierson.
EducatsOn-Joseph c. Rowland, David
Woolman, William c. Leibrandt.
Aceounts-John A. Duncan, Gregg Chand-
Ter, Charles H. Gallagher.
BondS-John Duncan, George w. Dor
sey, John X. Kirkman.
En9rossment = Gregg Chandler, Morris
Weldie, John K Kirkman.
Opening Streets-John H. Adams David
Woolman, Charles II. Gallagher
Thomas Titus, David Woolman,
Joseph d. Pierson.
NaCigation-Philip Plunkett, Morris Wei.
die. John Kirkman
Trusts-Johu II. Adams, John A. Duncan,
Henry F. Pickles.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
NeW Map-John A. Duncan. Thomas
Titus, Joseph D. Person, Philip Plunkett,
Charles II. Gallagher.
Public Square Gregg Chandler, Joseph
G; Rowland, George W Dorsey, David
Woolman, John X. Kirkman.
Conference aoih Board Of HealA-Gregg
Chandler, Norris Weldie, John II. Adams,
George w. Dorsey, David Woolman.
House Of Refuge-Gregg Chandler, John
II. Adams David Woolman
RemoDdl Of County Hospitdl-Philip Plum.
kett, Gregg Chandler, William c. Leibrandt.
On motion of Mr. Chandler the Assessor
and Treasurer elect, of the city, were quail.
fed by Esquire Robinson.
The city Auditor laid before Council
statement OF monies received and paid over
to City Treasurer, since last report.
The City Treasurer reported the recent of
sundry sums paid him from various sources,
since last report, amounting to $ls60,69
PETITIONS.
The following petitions were read and re-
ferred to appropriate committees -
John Mines praying for the introduction
OF the Brandywine water in houses in
Montgomery street near 9th.
Lewis Curlett, praying for the extension
of the water pipes along Poplar street 100
feet from corner OF 7th.
r. r. Porter and Others praying for the
extension of the Brandywine water into s
three story houses, in jackson between Lin
den and Elm streets.
w. Il, " Ii. Cause, asking privilege to
erect two story frame dwelling house in
Wollaston street near Crumlish's ice house.
Jacob s. Weldin, praying that Council
would take measures to remove distractions
caused by accumulations of mud and filth
around the old pier on the south side of tic
Christiana river These distractions. the
petition states, have been removed frequent.
ly at private expense, but the matter having
become an increasing nuisance, action Of
Council is asked for.
VIM Valentine, praying for privilege to
remove frame pump house about 70 feet
from one part of his premises to another.
). a. Nebeker " Co., and other property
holders in the vicinity OF 9th and 9th and
Madison and jackson streets pravinr for tbe
extension of the Brandywiue water TO that
locality The petition represents that the
residents and property owners there have no
protection at present in case of fire
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Titus from the committee on that sub.
lect reported adversely upon the petition of
| VIM. IL. Nall asking Il remission of the
line imposed upon him for failing to give
bond as auctioneer, as required by law. The
report was adopted
Mr. Titus from the Lamp Committee re.
ported tavorably upon the petition of VIM.
II. Talley and others asking for Lamp in
King street between 9Th and 9th streets
Estimated cost $25.00 The report was
adopted.
Mr.. Titus from same committee reported
tavorably upon the petition of A. B. Logan
and others, asking for n Lamp at 4th and
Spruce streets. Estimated cost $250O The
report was adopted.
=. on motion OF Mr.. Plunkett an order was
directed to be drawn in favor of Levi II
| Springer for $11229 to pay sundry bills in.
CURED as Street Commissioner and also the
further sum of S2O0.00 on account of streets.
The Street Commissioner reported the
amount expended by him for the month of
August as $6s304
Ex-Mayor Maris laid before Council his re-.
port for his official year Just closed, stating
the number of arrests, amounts OF fines. SC
| with other valuable statistical information
On motion of Mr.. Adams the report was nc
cepted and ordered to be filed. This report
was published in full in the Journal and
Statesman on Friday last, to which we refer
those OF our readers who have not perused
it,
The Superintendent of Water Works re.
ported his receipts for the month of August
as $107.6S.
On motion of Mr.. Adams, the clerk was
directed 10 have the usual number of the
new ordinances and the amended charter of
the city printed in pamphlet form, and also
the list OF officers Of the city in circular form
as heretofore.
The following bills were reported correct,
and on motion of Mr.. Titus we're ordered to
be paid =
VIM. H. Pierce for oil. S5152t; VIM. T.
! Pierce, wicks, $12.11; DR.. j. F. Wilson.
medical services, $e7O. Orders were also