Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-08

read and approved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
J.H. Adams, chairman of Finance Com
mittee reported that city drafts amounting |
to 1924. 633.02 had been redeemed, leaving
| "a. e21 .0S in circulation; on the 3lst OF De-
Gambler. there were destroyed $3Oe. 10, being
| The entire amount on hand at the time.
Thomas Titus, chairman of Lamp Com
mittee, reported in favor OF placing isnlp
as asked for by ]. V. Greenman, al an es'i-
mated cost of $25
The committee reported against granting
Milton Lackey the privilege OF leaving
fence on Ninth street, during the winter
After some discussion, the report OF the
committee was adopted.
The committee reported in favor Of appro-
priating $1,000 for the purchase OF hose tor
the Reliance Fire company.
Mr.. Liebrandt said that sooner or later we
/, must have a regularly organized fire depart
!, ment in the city. He thought that four steam
fire engines would be sufficient. And also
That they should be paid. He said the Fame
Hose company were about to apply for 9
I similar sum as that Of the Reliance. u
members did not vote against this PROPOSE
ton, there was no saying where such appIo
+ priaiions would stop. He moved that INT
+ report be laid on the table.
Mi. 1lunkGlL BTU buhh hO W 90 NPPSsS >,
giving money to any company, but as II haf
been given 10 one he did not see why I'M
:, Reliance should be made an exception.
Mr., Pierson argued in favor Of the appro
l. uriation, He said the company was efficient
10 There were none more 80. There were fey
q. fires and the buildings in which fresbrea
out are rarely consumed. There were pal
Are departments in several cities. 1t COS
N the city of New York 81 600, OOO TO keep u
at such organization, and they would DC ga
il. to get back to the volunteer system
Mr.. Dorsey spoke against an appropriation
= and suggested the appropriation OF $looo
IN Phoenix Fire company.
de Mr.. Gallagher spoke against the appr
Nv ton.
Mr.. Leibrandt followed with some vel
pointed remarks against the appropriate
a. declaring that the Reliance was an obsole
in organization, and little if any service cou
ed be expected from it.
~ On motion Of Mr.. Dorsey tho whole mt
Wv Ter was referred back TO the committee.
SET On his motion the committee was incref
ne ed to FIVE.
his The committee reported in favor OF loa
ali ing the Fame Hose company $1,000 TO aid
o. the purchase Of steam fire engine.
ha' Mr.. Dorsey moved that the report be
hs- committed.
the Mr.. Kirkman spoke in favor Of the app
old priation and urged immediate action say
however the money would not be want
until May.
ity After considerable discussion the rep
rat was recommitted.
of Mr.. Chandler, chairman of Committee
Public Square, made a report OF the w
done, 1t had been partially enclosed, 0
7 OF the trees could be planted in the Spring.
ich The committee reported that the banks
del. the Christiana had been repaired and
,sro bills paid.
le- mittee, reported that in view OF the condit
of the city treasury at this time, they de-
r of ed it inexpedient TO uniform the police.
~ Mr.. Pierson submitted minority rep
,na, favoring the uniforming Of the police,
i ID suggested that it be laid over for TWO WEI
tant Mayor Valentine expressed himself in fa
nts of providing the police with uniform.
aims thought when equipped they would be
- PEELED to do their duty more faithfully !
lhu- they otherwise would The morals of
are police would be raised they would be n
, OBJ guarded In their conduct, and the inter
Of the city would be more fully subserve
til. A motion to refer the matter for two we
VINE was negatived.
king Mr.. Gallagher moved that the matter
We'd recommited to the committee.
Mr.. Pierson objected to this course.
=, stated that it would cost about 300 TO
sday in favor Of raising their wages and con
nd is ling them to equip themselves.
two AIet various nouons ana conslue
down by yeas TO ii nays
were On motion the whole matter was ref
hens back to the Police Committee.
rnncb After which two members were dir
-, TO be added 10 the committee,
ucla1' The reports of the Superintendent of
rihcal Works, City Treasurer City Auditor,
Commissioner and Clerk Of Market,
4 M severally read.
rsday MISCELLANEOUS.
,ly in Commlnees were contlnuee on M 11ii
oceu and others, asking some alteration re
feared ing the cording of wood opening Sc
street; on obstruction in the Christiana
Tanan map, temporary plot OF the city, &c.
of the ha. s .Ss sos ~ s aud roi,ec,or ,nas
Mt part at S25. 900 each,
royed. The clerk was directed to issue an az
"A 0O0 eer's license TO Thomas M. 0gle, WI
has complied with the ordinance.
On motion of Mr.. Adams the ,lu
N ana be laid before the Legislature, authC
* by a the Council TO borrow $l2, 900 for the
satur. Of Education and $4,000 to widen
, .i.h, and King streets, was read. The j
run twenty years.
Mr.. Plunkett offered a resolution rel
in Al persons TO make oath to the correct
cd, and their bills. II was READ and postpo
next stated meeting.
NEW oRpIEAEcEs
o,dano. The ordinance appropriating $1ss
for the expense of the city for the
omcer year, was read a first and second tim