Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-04-12

From which it will be seen that, under the de-
pr esSing effects of the war, the taxable property
ran down considerably in 1862, 1863 and 1864, and
was more than restored 1865 to the amount in 1860
and 1861.
will of course increase the amount for 1866.
When the present Board came into office, they
found a contract had been made involving large
expenditure Of money, to put up new engine at
the water works, which, with the necessary
buildings and contingent expenses, would have
made an outlay of about 100000. This contract
was very properly abandoned by you, and an
nulled by agreement.
TIE present engine Mt the Water Works, known
as the new engine is throwing up sufficient
supply of water for all the wants of the city by
working eight hours per day; and that, too, with
ont being put to its utmost capacity.
The water consumed in the city, is in round
figures thirteen hundred thousand gallons per
day, or in exact figures, 10000 gallons daily.
Your active Superintendent, Captain james
Wyatt reports the Water Works in better con-
dition than they have been for ten years past.
The cost of running the works is diminishing,
owing to lower rates of fuel and labor.
We have two engines-the new one and an old
The latter is not used ut present, and is not
in good repair twill be put in order at an early
day.
The reservoirs have been improved and further
leaks will be stopped at the general cleaning out
in June. The old reservoir is in good condition,
while the new one is in very fair order. The ca
pacity of both is three million gallons. As re-
CARDS the pipe laid and ordered to be put down
by the City Council, / refer you to the different
proper committee. The entire amount of pipe
now in service amounts to almost thirteen mites.
The assessment of taxes for the use of water for
the six months ending with the first of July next,
any preceding six months. and Is 1881 more
than for the corresponding period Of last year.
ms increase SHOWS a more lnst ana correct as
sesSment than heretofore. This department bids
fair to be ut no distant period, self-sustaining.
The WOrkhOuse Is managed with US much hdel-
ity and system as could be expected under pre-
CIR he ~ IN
ton has increased very considerably since the
war, as might be expected.
The consumption Of gas in the city limits is, Of
course, gradually increasing with our continued
growth. and lncurs an expenditure OF no trlting
magnitude,
III il is possible TO reduce the expenses for light
ing our streets il ought to be done; but | am not
able to suggest any plan by which so desirable
result can be reached, Certainly not by reducing
the number of public lamps, rendered more and
more necessary by the number of thieves known
to be in our midst.
The condition of our present police system,
am gratifed to state, Is such az to merit praise
Thepolice department IS managed with efficiency,
pr0mptneSs ana prudence.
Those unacquanted with the actual labors of
our police force, can have no adequate idea of the
valuable services performed.
The detective police, established by your Wis
dom, Is meeting the expectation Of the public,
and its labors highly priseworthy,
1t Is &c. be regretted that it is not proper to
mention in idetSil many things connected with
this branch of our police system.
The Market House is producing more revenue
for stall rents than any previous period of our
history. the rents for this year running UP TO fuu
$1,000
Our Public Wharves are in excellent condition,
and are fulfilling all reasonable expectations.
The Fire Department consists of three steam
fire engines, located as follows;
Eclipse engine Ne. /, on the Public Square.
Hamilton engine No. :, on College street be-
tween Spring and BROAD
Deuge No. 8, on south Cherry street. nearly
opposite the Cherry Street Baptist Church.
The Hook and Ladder Company, also part Of
the Fire Department is located With the Hanil-
ton engine at q central position.
The expenses of the department amount to
$3.50 per month. which is not extravagant for so
important an arm " the public service
The mortality Of the city Is shown by the
monthly reports Of the City Sexton. and the sta,
ustcs show fearful mortality among the colorsd
population, as will be by the following list Of
intermonts for the past six months;