Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-02-12

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From the above table we note that what
little difference exists between the two
waters is altogether in favor of that marked
a. The mineral contents per gallon are
less, and the quantity OF organic matter. that
most objectionable of all foreign matters in
drinking water, is less. The smaller nro
portion OF chlorides in A seems also sfrnifi
cant, as most probably il can be traced TO
less communicating influence by manufacture
ing establishments. The mineral constituents
present are merely those that we always ex.
poet 10 ma IN the best natural waters, and
are present IN such uncomfortable proper.
non, tnat no reasonable objection can be
urged against them either as to nature or
quantity. What was said in reference 10
the Dest sample of the BrandYwine water in
my report in 1854 may be more emphati.
ealiy said OF this. Its liability to produce
boiler scale Ia less; its hardness is less there.
by involving less waste OF soap: It's action
on bright lead surface is a shade less
showing that 1t can be served through eaden
pipes WIN perfect safety and lastly, the
quantity OF organic matter, principally vege.
.a1ie, 10 enough less to establish decided
uinerence In iayor OF the water A. have
saiu nothing about what was not found dur
ing the analysis, and yet each unsuccessful
search helped to establish an important fact
the absence Of everything heretofore re.
cognized as Objectionable in water intende1
lot domestic use. In this view the negative
evidence becomes important
In conclusion, | may safely quote tina
language Of former report and recommend
the water a as very superior water for
manufacturing and domestic purposes.
Respectfully, &c,
WILLIAM e. A. AKIN.
We published the annual renort Of III.
superintendent of the Water Works in ony
paper of Friday last. - WI
The Wilmington aud READING Ro1,o,t
The Directors Of the Wilmington and Read
ing heilroad, held meeting in Philadelphia
on FRIDAY, ana decided to adopt the Brandy.
wine route, the citizens living on that roufe
having complied with the reouirements of
tho Board at its last meeting, that 1900 0Oo
should be raised outside of WILMINGTON
Inc whole $500, 900 OF stock is now sub.
scTlbed, the subscription heing divided as
follows Wilmington and vicinity takes
xSVo,vOo, Delaware, between this City and
district, from the State line to snrIngfeiI
100000, and the Birdsboro' district fror,,
Springfield to the Schuylkil, 800, 900. ReSd'
ing having walked up within tho naat fan,
days and subscribed $50, 900. The bireciors
nope 70 Increase the capital cash stock IN
one million dollars. w
The Board resolved to call immediotaIy
Tor an instalment OF 10 per cent. on oIl ia
STOCK subscribed, except that on which nav
ments have already been made fN'
j. Dutton steel, was elected Chief En-
gineer of the road. i'"'
An election will be held on tho Atb oe
March for a new Board OF Directors.
Ffre.-The Delawarean saws. A ANAL
tenement, on Queen street, Dover. occnn;ad |
by Phehe Richards, cOlored, was destrnved
by hre on last Saturday morning. Frnn,
Phebe's statement il is evident lbat tho an
was the work OF an incendiary. and tbat h.,
sell ana enid came near being burnt 10 |
death. II was sad loss to the poor woman,
VINO had worked hard at washing and iron,
ing LOT NANNY years to accumulate few
goods, and who but lately had invested ali
her savings In the purchase of the little cabin
A subscription paper was passed round
among the citizens the day after the fire and
we hope by this time they have mads nm a
great part of her loss. NP
Special Religious serOiees ttis Wseh nj Q,
Andrep's Ohureh.-Divine service will he
continued in 81. Andrews church cvar,,
evening this week at "a O'Clock, and AK
every afternoon at 4 O'Clock, except saInr
day afternoon. Thesermons will be nreach.
ed by clergymen from distance. dmo,,s,
whom are ntmber Of the most distingnishss
Cd 10 the church. We are requested n add
that cordial invitation is extended u ali
who may wish to attend any or all of these
services. '''0