Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-10-21

viduals have, BY their own enterprise, con.
structed private sewers, Of small dimension.
and limited extent, fur their own benefit.
These are constantly checking up, and crea.
ting nuisances; and even when such is notthe
case, they empty above the surface within
the limits Of the city, and are, at Ieass,
breeders Of sickness and intoIerable smells
to those living near their outlets. One
sewer Of good size leads from the Maxwell
House (Overton's) direct TO the river.
Another has recently been reconstructed from
Deaderick street northwardly on Cherry
street, but this soonapproaches the surface Of
the ground, is thinly covered, and during the
hot months, is exceedingly disagrecable, and
even dangerous 10 siekly seasons. Some
others may exist, but their location is I'M
known except to those Immediately inter
ested, and, in almost every instance, they
are so small that, when clogged, it is neces-
sary to tear up thestreet to clean them.
Maj. w. F. FosrER, the City Engineer, as
long ago as April last called the attention
Of the authorities to this important subject,
making the following suggestions:
I would respectfully suggest, that a general
system be- at least, adopted, and that ali work If
TINS kind hereafter constructed shall be done as a
part Of, and in conformity with. the general plan
decided upon. Careful surveys will be re0uirei
TO determine the details, but think the general
plan should be as tollOWs.-lst. Two main sewers
following the valleys Of Lick Branch and Wilson's
araraNs 4. a 4
large fOrwagon and team to enter and pass FROM
one end to the other, Of course, the various
bridges built over these streams would form por-
tiOn Of these sewers and should be built with this
in view. I'd. Secondary sewers, following sueh
streets as may be decided upon by survey, should
lead into the main sewers, and should be of such
pass from end to end. 3D.. Minor tributary sew
ers can then be built as they become necessary
These minor tributary sewers can be, perhaps, in
the form Of clay pipes, OF fifteen TO twenty inches
diamater, in lieu Of stone or brick work. Man
holes Of course, should be placed at intervals and
the entire work should be substantially built of
stone , q BRICK DO not IF course recommend
commenced at once, but do most urgently recon-
mend that accurate surveys be made for the pur-
pose, the plan and grades decided upon and be-
come law so that every dollar hereafter en-
pended in this description Of work shall be in ex-
eeution Of a general design. which, when compile
ted. will make Nashville perfect in its sewerage
system as it is now wofully deficient.
The great necessity for this work is to dispose
of the mn Of the city; the drainage of priyies
and kitchens and all such matter as cannot, with
any regard to decency and cleanliness, be allowed
IN the street cutters. The surface drainage of the
city can easily be made perfect. by the establish
ment Of proper grades for the streets. The sewer
age, or underground drainage, will eventually be-
come, il il is not now, an absolute necessity Why
not, then. build all that is built in pursuance of
some general plan, which shall be made law BY
You, and carried out by all future administrations
There is now no indueement for proprietors to
adopt the modern improvements in their build
ings. In fact, they cannot do So and the old style
Of buildings, with all the attendant nuisances will
continue until some means are provided TO re-
move the difficulty Of drainage. OF course the
great advantage of each sewer, is to adjacent
ing f0I the work, which has been adopted in some
other cities. This is as follows: A sewer being
proposed along certain street, the sense of all
ne property owners along ne proposed line is
property owner voting IN proportion to the num-
Der Of feet of his front If a majority favor its
the city orders the work and
ses twO-thirds of the expense upon said property
owners, the city itself paying the remaining one
bird. To adopt this course requires authority |
rom the Legislature; and If the plan meets your
approval, would respectfully suggest that you |
obtain an act to this effect, before the adjourn
nent Of the present Legislature"
We trust that the present city government
will not ignore this subject, which is not
in importance by any othes affect
ng the public health and comfort.
CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Board Of Eduoation.-Rev. Philip S. Fall,
President. Rev. ]. w. Hoyte, NJ. D., Secre-
arg. Joseph B. Knowles Esq, 7. A. Atchi-
On, NJ. D., J. H. Calender, NJ. D., Ira P.
ZONES, Esq, NJ. C. Cotton, Esq, R. B. Cheat
lam, Esq, L. G. Tarbox, Esq, J. L. Weak
ey, Esq.
Committee of CITY Council on Public Schools.