The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30


large and important cuvert, which drains a
large portion of the north and north western
part OF the city, Is fast losing its capacity In
consequence Of refuse matter emptying into IT
rom culverts and factories from Front street to
the Delaware river, a distance oil nearly halt
mile, The attention OF the Highway Depart.
ment has frequently been called to the cOndi-
tion of this culvert but so far no effort has
been made TO have 1t cleaned out. There are
three culverts at Front street, each eleven feet
in diameter, and their full capacity Is necessary
for the proper drainage of the section along the
line of the sewers; but at present the three are
more than one-third filed with mud, bricks,
etc. The safety of the Culyerts, and the heath
of the neighbOThood, demand hat the work OF
cleansing should be commenced at once.
A PoRCINE RAID.-Within the past few
days agents OF the Board Of Health have been
seizing hogs IN the First and Twentytourth
Wards. IN accordance with q notice in @ pro-
camaton issued by the Board of Health on the
l4th OF April, to the effect that after the expira-
ton OF fifteen days the Law prohibiting the keep
ing of hogs in certain portioIs of the city would
be enforced This has caused some complaint
on the part of persons whose hogs were seized,
who claim that they had no knowledge that such
a regulation was 10 be enforced. Due notice
was, however, given, but probably escaped
attention on account OF being in proclamation
containing several other subjects. Persons who
are keeping hogs i'm violation OF law should at
OF Ce remove them, as it is the determination Of
the Boaro OF Health to have the law enforced.
OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRE-
TENsEs.-A man named Bolton was held in $500
bail yesterday afternoon by Recorder Eneu,
upon an alleged charge OF obtaining money
under false pretenses II appears that a com
pany known as the North Carolina Colony Com
pany advertise tracts OF land OF one hundred
acres each, for sale at 81 an acre, Several young
men have applied at the Office Of the Company.
and have been compelled 10 pay down $50, with
the understanding that the remaining amount
was to be paid i'm such time. These men have
visited the locality wherein the land was said to
be located, but found that the same belonged to
other parties. Mr.. McClemens, one of the
swindled parties, testified that he paid $50 over
to Mr.. Bolton. The defendant was held for a
further hearing on Friday next.
CoNPLETED.-The forty-eight inch water
main, connecting the turbine wheels at Fair
mount with the Coriuthian avenue reservoir, is
now in working order, and yesterday water was
passing through it at the rate OF from 10000
to $4,000 gallons per minute. This amount OF
water is supplied by the three turbine wheels i'm
the new wheel-house, to which are attached six
pumps The completion Of this connection
enables the Chief Engineer to stop the Spring
Garden works until the weather gets hot, and
supply the entire city, except KensingtOn and
the Twentyiourth Ward, from the FairmounE
Works.
TAX RECEIPTs.-The receipts from muni-
clpal taxes are not very heavy at the present
time, amounting daily to $4,000 or $1,000, There
1866, and all who pay now receive a discount of
ole per cent. month for the balance of the
year. Every citizen should avoid becoming a
delinquent when the year closes, and thus save
heavy costs and the danger OF sale by the autho-
rites.
IMPORTANT TO FIRE CoAPANIEs-The
CommlJtee on Trusts and Fire of Councils com
menCe their annual visit to the different fire
companies on Monday next, for the purpose of
reporting their condition. The hose and hook
and ladder companies cannot obtain their annual
appropriations until the Committee make their
report TO Councils.
DELEGATES ELECTED.-The organization
in the Fifth Ward known as the Boys in Blue,
have elected the following delegates 10 the Sol
dlers' Convention TO be held in Pittsburg next
month:-Captain Charles Mckinley, Lieutenant
H. Godshall, Lieut.. Colonel w. L. Foulk Major
{. Borbridge and Sergeant James j. Patterson.
MALICE AFoRETHoUGRT.-A Tho
mas had two men before him a few days since,
on the charge OF entering a greenhouse OF
Mrs. G. W. Carpenter, at Germantown, and
destroying several valuable plants. They were
fined S25 each, and held to bail for their future
good behavior.
A GOOD WORK.-Worllmen are now en-.
gagged in cleansing the dock at the foot of Wash.
ington street. on the Delaware. The mud
is to be removed as far out as the Port
Wa1deu's line. The work is being done under
the supervision of the Commissioner of Wharves
and Landings.
NOAuEATIoNs.-The Republican members
of Select Council have made the following
caucus nominatOns:-FOr Directors of Glrard
Colege-Cyrus Horne, G. f. Rhoads, and R. NJ.
Foust Trustees Of City Ice Boat-Wlliam q.
Taylor and William s. Grant
MORE BUTTER CHEATs.-The Clerks OIL
the Markets seized 100 Jumps Of butter last week
all being less than pound In weight 46 OF
these Jumps were taken from one dealer in the
Eastern Market.
NEW PAPER MILL.-A new and extensive
paper mill is now being constructed at the corner
ot Third and Canal streets. The building is oil
brick, and when completed will present very
handsome appearance
THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER RAILWAY
! The work OF constructing the SchUylklll River
Railway was commenced on Friday last. The
| road, 1t Is expected VIII be completed from
Gray's Ferry to Fairmount by the 25th of June.
| COMMISSIONERS FOR BUILDING THE SOUTH
! STREET BRDGE.-The Commissioners appointed
by act of Legislature to build a bridge over the
! Schuylkill, at South street, are 10 hold a meet
| ing next week for the purpose of organizing.
MAD DOG SHor.-A dog that showed un-
/ mistakable symptoms Of madness was shot
yesterday in Co!umbaayenue, near Broad street.
VRELAND. N J.-Several manufacturing com
( panes are starting in this place. A company
| for the manufacture OF Shaker Hoods and Straw
Goods on large scale; Fruit Canning Com
pany; an Agricultural Implement Company, and
other establishments. The proprietor, Charles
K. Lands, Esq, has erected several large fac
| tory buildings, with steam.poWer and rooms TO
| rent; also, foundry. This place is rapidly
| growing in Importance. There is more improve.
ment going on at the present time than any
! time previous,
| A million OF PEOPLE IN CALCUTTA. The