Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-05

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Proceedings af Council The Council met on
Thursday evening. Ths minutes OF the pre-
teding meeting were read and approved.
Mr.. Bellah, chairman OF the finance COM
lhittee, reported that city drafts amounting to
$l24,4so.i2 had been redeemed, leaving ST.
T3t 80 in circulation.
The committee reported favorsbly on petit
lion Of extending water pipes as asked for by
$780,.
The committee reported adversely on petit
ton Of John johnson, asking remuneration for |
expense incurred In putting In water.
Various bills were read and referred:
A communication was received from the |
Phoenix Engine Company, setting forth that |
the old engines were going to pieces, ahd hard
ly worth repairing. An estimate of the value
of their property was givan, after which they
conclude with asking loan of $4,000 for the
purpose OF purchasing q steam engine.
petition was received from N. r. Benson
and others, asking that butter condemned by
| the clerk Of the market be seized for the ben
| eft of the Home for Friendless Children.
A statement from the Superintendent OF
Water Works was read showing the amount
Of water consumed the past year to have been
332. 1856 ya72 gallons being an increase over last
year OF $500, lea gallons. He estimates the
revenue for the coming year at $25, 900.
Mr.. Pussy stated that the Water Witch took
| q plug at the late FIRE which was supplied by
q six inch pipe. and complaint was made that
the other eagines could no. obtain water,
showing that said engine took all shat could
pass through It.
A communication was received from Mayor
Maris announcing the appointment Of Thomas
Porter as prison keeper
DR.. White reported the number of cases vac
cinated by him the past year.
The city hall was granted to ave the Pee
pie" to hold banquet on the 22d OF Feb
ruary.
Mr.. Mcdowell submitted a report of the
public square since his connection with 1t as
chairman of the committee. He also presented
bill for stone which had been sold the stree
commissioner which after considerable discus
sion was referred to the committee on &C
counts.
A Communication was received from Geo
, G. Lobdell, in regard TO the increase of hit
water tax.
Various receipts were read from city audi.
tor, showing the amount of mohey received
by him.
An ordinance requiring the Mayor, Alder
man or Clerk to furnish the City Solicitor
transcripts OF the proceedings Of the Mayors
Court in case of any appeal being taken by
any one convicted OF any offence, was read q
third time and passed.
The ordinance permitting VIM. Mcdonnell
to erect frame bnilding on his let, at the
corner Of Walnut and Fourteenth streets, was
read third time and passed.
Various receipts from City Treasurer were
read showing the amount of money received
by him.
An ordinance permitting Peter Mccullough
Co., to erect a sign on Front street, was
read a first and eecond time
Mr.. Chandler moved that well be sunk IL
IN nj IN ball rarA
Adopted
Mr.. Adams made a report that application
had been made to the Legislature for su,hori
| ty to appropriate annually any amount not ex
ceeding $500 to q steam engine, and $3.50 TO
the ordinary engine or hose company on mo
| ton the sum for the former was reduced t.
: $500, and the latter to $3.50.
The whole matter was referred back to th
, committee.
Levi q. Springer was nominated and elest0
= Street Commits sioner, In place of John J. IL
l. ner, resigned
Orders were directed to be drawn as follow
p. Mcdowell, 1899; Wilmington Institute, 81
Cox Simpson, $50 05; A. Higgins, SIS; E.
~ ~ Taylor, $40 IA; Thos. Roberts, $ll.4O; 4. R
W Hickman, $25; Wilmington Gas Compan
:, $bs.62; Jacob Jeneris, $2s As; @. johnson, Sd
rd 81; Pickles h Cotter, $75 SO; Gas Co., $lsl2
50; e. Bripghurst Co, $s.2S; ], U, Pierso
16 for destroying dogs; Sarah o. Baynard Sl2
:. Miss Bayuard $l2o and Mrs. woolley, $50 f
~ interest due; John J. Toner, for balance OF b
y salary; new Street Comm issioner, 500 on a.
III count of sueets; s. D. Smith, 500 for qua
ter's salary; Mrs. Colt, 500 for balance
wv salary due the late auditor; Mr.. Cook, 50
Or. White, 500 salary as vaccine physicia
a Superintendent Of Water Warks, $500.
Adjourned.
A. Pabiie Saies,-The following is list or u
an Personal properties advertised in this paper :
re- B. b W. P. Seal, Uhristiana Hid February
VIM. F. Mckee, Brandywiue Hd,,
:. Rudolph P. Field, Wilmington Id,
he Geo. Bowers, Cbristisna HID,
ev |. Nichols, Pennshury twp. Chester co.
A. Jesse Hallowell, Christians hd..
bs John T. Simmons, New Castle HID,
ar John Sinnott, Brandywine Hd.,
iii Benz. Denny, Appoquinimink Id,
John Proud, Farm, Brandy wine Id.
Lois Ward, Mill Creek HID.