The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-02
may yet bo permitted his work with tho

nay yet DO permitted to his work with tho
which seems SO prominent
WATER SUPPLY OTHER SOURCES.
In connection with tic Wells have been frc-
queny impressed with tho thought of another source Of
Of the @ 70
the inrated portion of the rain waer that tails
orythrce inchos, aud representing solid measure
about u6oo ooo one hundred and sixty thous nd cubic
OF square annually. portion drainod over
the soil certain layers another Is
by inltrnton into tho earth at such depth the
er Of tho aer
and be collected by water gardens. lar there
lind six miles wcre the price Of such now
invites nHcstnenH t. yield OF water perfectly pure
works, would prodigous-being each square milo
Go times that tor acr as given above The assures
nre very extensive, und the depth thickness 80
considerable that they are ound even Mt the dryess
sometimes much or more than gallon per minute.
depth Of two or throo feet or slightly more from tho
surface aad often in worry unduaung ground many
slight dip their strike. dischargng and issuing tho
abundant supplies into immense laRoons lakes; and In
charging four gallons per minute They are
again to be in al tho Light cuts used dschea
ard more frcquently and constantly in dchcs supply
ing nom their sides the water that runs in tho bot
invariably clear. is brought thero through tho is
garded therefore, surface which face water iu the
dry seasons is not apparent except utter shower.
sorpton and iHlrston on the earth may be produced
by the condensation OF vapors rising into tho solid
level, and forced into tho earth by tho pres
centre converts it vapor which RISES near
the surface is condensed in the hssures
OF jettng wells "a Ednr JdiHissdntcs.'' but fire.
auenty adding to the volumes of springs near the
face becomes again separated, as before explained
c9uds @ SUI surface water "a .ru, aud sp,lnss m 80
Of such springs which be clearly in the various
ing proper researches soundings them, by
properly conducted, and with proper system,
ing done to show thoir elevations with our bench
marks It Charleston. to determine their use;
showing their localities all mapped out-they may be
collected together, forming several Large reservoirs
supply pipes, be brought into the city distributed
Please look to the city OF Augusta FOR ycars
Wholesome IN the entire Srnt -ofs most
from small lake ct the sand hills, about three and
half miles s from the city and doubt much whether the
tty anticipate from the sources have sugs .sted.
so S IND sy s see n to 60
fifteen miles. ii researches be rewarded b securing
that tho streams that may be called The rib
utares to the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, taking
Charleston Aiken may eontrbute largely to our wsnt
This survey could not MUCH most assuredly
document. even were it impossible to carry it out
have much taxed your ] patience: i,f But
Of tasso g
leaving 1t with to submit it you sec
ing which may prove Of sorvicc to our city
am very truly, your obcdient % servant
1oq1s qis,i i lnsiBses' nARnoT: E.
Alderman Wragg presented the Weekly Reports
OF the Keeper of the Tidal Drains, for the week
ending 2sth inst, which we're received as infor-
nation I'@i. @
Alderman Willis made the following report,
which was laid over until after the election Of q
The Committee whom the petition Of the citizens
ably and have advertised proposals to put tie Mali in
order and viii submit the same to Council for their
ceptance E. WILLIS.
Alderman Steinmeyer made the following report
The Committee on Licenses. to which were referred
At the Last regular meeting number of applications
been published In the city papers examined and fund
acceptable and that they bo granted to date
examination of the application of NJ. Wilmington, for
Junk shop License and recommend that it be granted
JAMES CosaRovE
The Mayor informed Council of tho Annual
Meeting Of the Stockholders of the Gas Light
Company, to be hold on the 4th day OF February
next.
On motion, the Mayor was authorized to repre-
sent the city at the meeting.
! S1ls.
ssBll" to establish the Office of Getty Steam
Engineer came up for it's second reading.
On motion, the consideration of the same was
! postponed.
A ."Bllr' to establish the Office Of ssCity Civil
Bill was amended and tho blanks filed; pendine
the passage Of the Bill to its second reading Al:
derman Ravcnel moved that the further coEside.
ration of the Bill be postponed to the next regular
meeting, and that it be reprinted for the use al
Council. Concurred in.
A 'tBilln to define the rights and privileges Of
street railroads, &C., up for its second read.
ing. .l3&
On motion Of Alderman whilden, the further
consideration OF the same was POSTPONE to the
The Communication Of the Supervisors Ct the
High School, which was laid in the early part
Alderman Ravenel moved that tho Principal OF
tho High School be authorized to procure such ar.
tcles as are enumerated in his letter to the Super
/ At this stage Of the proceedings Alderman
Honour presented the following petition aud offer.
honor Ieys. and e Gasee cfy eesaea Sas ao0p'ee
GENTLEMEN: The undersigned, Minister'S. in behalf
honorable body ALLOW them the use Or oau Of the
House il. Magazine street the purpose Of prepar
ing home for this distressed PORTION Of the
high rents as aso 70 the large burnt district in the
will be bitterly exposed the rger winter and Tho
stringency of the hmes unless relief promptl,
afforded. Your petitioners have III vain sea ched for
suitable building to afford partial shelter tor this larct
clase OF helpless women, and your honorable
body with the hope TINT nny be able to tner
Your petitioners do not propose to disturb any plan
with regard to the basement building bu
only ask 70 be allowed to reht If Practicable
story into comraodous and com rtabe apartments to,
some OF the most INDECENT and respectable ladies' Of tho
community Nor do they solicit any appropriation Fl N
Council either Tor retung the building the suppor
Of the occupants but to throw whole enter
prise on the benevolence Of the community. 1
Your honora e body Is apprised that the building is
badly mutilaled and Is sinking into decay, you will
discover that this proposition VIII at least preserve the
property and thereby arrest large outlay city
should the building be needed at future period
The undersigned, in common with yonr honorable
body feel that custoans Of the public veal they are
but discharging one OF those high obligations imposed
upon them alike by the command Of God and the cry
shelter for the widow aud fatherless 90
ing about our streets
lhe undersigned respectfully pray only favor.
able reception Of this petition but prompt action
Of your hoorable body that they may onco put the
building In suitable repair. &.3.5
Charleaton, 8. c. January %. 1867 5as
4 #"s joint WIGHTAIAN.
4 .#@& c. p. GADSDEN.
! @# JOHN L. GIRARDEAU.
4 5.S Fs&.3@ 4i- e. j. MEYNARDIE.
| Committee in behnlf Of othe. Ministers
Reeolue That the Committee Public Buildings be
directed to estimates for repairing the
Work House, with authority to have the work done.
| Hes0Lped, That the portion the Work Honse