Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-02-15

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city.
The Doctor continued and discussed the I
water question at considerable length. He I
had no confidence In iltering machines, they |
answer for awhile and then become useless.
The only way to have clear water is by de-
post. He advocated the building Of reser-
voir TO supply the lower part Of the town.
He had been informed that the people sup
Piled from the new reservoir, get clear water,
he thought that those living down town were
equally entitled TO 1t, indeed more so, as
those living up there have the benefit OF
purer air. He thought that Council had
enough to do to attend to other matters con-
nected with the city government, and that
the subject Of supply OF water should DO
placed In the hands Of men thoroughly COM
potent to take charge Of the whole matter.
He believed Board of Water Commissioners
were the proper persons 10 have control OF 1t.
DIR. GRIMsHAw said for fifteen years he
paid for a supply of water that was not fit
for use, but since the new reservoir had been
erected, that difficulty had been remedied,
and he now got a supply OF good water.
That was all right. He did not object to |
borrowing money to be used in securing q |
supply Of water to the people, but he noticed |
one OF the propositions In the report is "that
the city Join with the other mill owners on |
the Brandywine in erecting the large dam
proposed" He thought the people should
| examine tnlB ulhklbIt huu b0o IL thCAc 80 nv
q niger in the wood pile. he understood
that the dam was TO be built for the benefit
of other parties. He thought the people
should understand about the dam before
voting.
GEORGE g. LoBDELL said that no was In
favor of the resolutions of Dr. Buah. He
regretted that come member Of the committee
had not seen proper to explain what is meant
by raising the dam on the Brapdywine, in
reference to which the gentleman CDR. Grim
shawl Ia so fearful there 10 q "nigger in the
wood pile.n He would, however, endeavor
to explain the matter. There Is project
/ ON foot to build q dam on the BrandYwine,
below the first dam, and charter has been
: asked for from the Legislature. tits design
] ed TO erect this dam 10 increase the effective
e force OF the water power on that stream. A
s large part of the water coming down 1t is
j. now lost, for want of dam. The city IS
9 interested equally with the owners, as IL Will
enhance the value OF the city's privileges as
=, well as the mill owners. He thought it
4 highly essential that every effort should be
il made to secure a supply of water. 1t has
/, great effect upon the growth and prosperity
Il Of the city-iust to the extent that the water
privileges are increased, our manufacturing
:, advantages are enhanced. The taxpayers are
> willing to contribute literally to this object,
~ but they want the money judiciouHly ex
I, pended. To render this certain, the money
y should be placed in the hands of iudicioui
"a and competent men. He thought that Coun
40 Gil had enough to do, and favored the ap
~ pointment of Water Commissioners. HI
=, had his doubts as to the legality Of the Law
~ to prevent manufacturers from throwing i'm
n purities into the Brandywine, unless the cit,
purchases the entire water right, and won
dered the question had not been tested II
,o the Courts. Be did not believe Jessup
Ia Moore could be prevented from emptyin
~ impure matter from their mill on the Bran
q DIVINE, into the stream.
T., Mr. MEaAw declared that he did not be
,,s lieve the statement in the report, that waite
,ir can be brought by gravity from Red ella
~ Greek. He would not say the committee lii
al but he did not believe it,
~ ]. p. SPRINGER, thought the matter on
i,S of great importance, and should be well col
lor sidered II would increase taxation, and
Ia. would like to have time to consider it, betol
He voting. He suggested that the further col
no. sideration of the subject be postponed for
no week.
as W. T. CRoAsDALE, stated that the Legi
lature had adopted resolution not to T
IN ceive new business after the 20th and su
led gested that in order to procure the neceseai
he legislation, immediate action must be take
ter by the meeting.
,o tary again read the resolutions Of Dr.. Bus
w "a MIR. LoBDEL1 remarked that Water Coz
,;va missioners were no new thing-they ha
~ them in many cities In New York the
WI exercise entire control OF the supply Of waite
n. DR.. BUSH urged that action should be hi
r;sil on the subject, now, while the Legislature
~ in session,
Ga, IA The question was then called on the III
nv resolution of DIR. BUSH, which was accept
,all- ny MIR MEGA" az an ani1nuu'en' /"
, in motion.
o au MR.. SPRINGER was fearful that the acti
,oro was too hssty, and proposed that the me
red ing adjourn until -Friday-evening,
no give the people time TO reflect on the 81
The ject.
aH. o Mr. MEeAw thought that II the resoluti
~ was to be voted down, the meeting had
Dor ter adjourn until Friday night.
ad- MIR. SPRINGER wanted to know how mt
II is money the Council needs TO secure sup
neil, of water He wanted TO know the cost
SEES the contemplated improvements before
voted TO give authority TO Council TO borr
IN, money.
I'm, IN Mr. LoBDELL inquired of Nh. SPRING
,he, how the cost could be ascertained.
.nn, Loud calls were here made for the qr
:. ~ ~ ton on DR.. BUSES first resolution.
u 'ne DAVID LEMON wanted to know who
., ~ to have the control and distribution Of
Nc na money.
any ars, rssni"t;on and i, was adontad hv
could nr ded ,es ", anu II was "o'pseu ny
ig of An effort was here made to procure an
au. iournment amid calls for the reading of
If bv second resolution of Dr.. BUSH. The RI
rpose luton was read.
,ople; MR.. BLEYER opposed it's adoption.
dept thought that it was a reflection on the Co
elton. Gil; that 1t Is unnecessary TO have WI
( the Commissioners, and that the Water
Sc TO Committee Of Council are the proper
sons TO attend to the matter. He was
leting opposed to increased taxation.
~ not DR. BUSH denied that the resolution
ne re- intended as a reflection upon the Councl
y de- 1t was moved that the meeting adjour
mat The question was taken si0G o0ce, W
Teso- the affirmative and negative were so ne
\ tne equal that the Chair was unable to dec
mould A division was called for, which was tai
and resulted in large majority in fave
;urihg an adjournment.
n that The Chair then declared the meeting
wning journed sine die.
ctofles Kent County Hatters.-The following
water we copy from the Dover DsldiodrsG
hputi- Saturday.
10 the Meeting Of The Kent County Aoricul
4 SUD Society.-The annual meeting of this so
assures folIowing named gentlemen were al,
water, oflicars for The ensnino wear.
lect President-Henry Todd.
Vice Presidents-Thomas Slaughter
lony ~ Henry Cowgirl.
IN naa Corresponding 6ec'ry-Manlove Hay
gong Recording Secretary-Henry W. DR.
atef In Treasurer-Dr. Henry Ridgely.
lslness Lsoy Court Of Kent O0unty.-The
CAREFUL net ~ Tuaodoy, and or0anisad hv ale