The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-12

Present, NeS5rS. MaCfarlaDu kprcSldentI :,
Clinton, Saunders, milford, Smith, Clop-
ton, Gregory, Kent, Van Lew, Ordway,
Yale Miller, Pelouze, and August.
CLAY WARD FIRE-PLUGs.
Mr.. Yale, from the Committee on the
Water Works, reported, in response to o
resolution of inquiry, that five fre-plugH
would be necessary for the protection Of
Clay Ward, the cost of which was estimated
at $l25.
The report was received and adopted.
GAS.
Mr.. Kent, from the special committee Of
inquiry into the condition of the Gas Works,
in answer to an appeal Of many citizens,
submitted lengthy report, accompanied
by tables and statements going to show that
the complaints were unfounded, and that
the consumers of the gas were at fault In
the management of their gas metres. The
condition Of the Gas Works was represented
as entirely satisfactory, and the Superin-
tendent and~other officers and the Commit
tee on Light were highly complimcntcd on
the manner in which they had performed
their duties.
Colonel August said that he did not know
that the Council could arrive at anything
satisfactory, as this question was one con-
stantly agitated. Though it were proved
that a defect existed, it would be found
difficult to ascertain just where the blame
lies. Some defects were apparent, and the
matter ought to be sujected to the fullest
investigation.
Mr.. Macfarland reminded the Council
that among the signers of the petition we're
some of our best citizens, whose complaints
were certainly worthy of attention. He
favored the appointment of some expert to
inquire into the subject and report to the
Council. He therefore offered the follow
ing:
- ResoIred. That the Committee on Light in
uuire into the purity Of gas rs now furnished
tor the consumption Of the city, and that III
order to ascertain the same, there be en-
ployed Il scientific person, duly qualified for
such al investigation, TO inquire therein
Mr.. Yale thought that the quality of the
gas now used was as good as he had ever
seen anywhere.
Mr.. Miller suggested that the extraordi-
nary quantity of gas used by some of the
signcrs of the petition might often be owing
to the neglect of the servants.
Mr.. Clopson opposed the employment Of
an expert, urging that it would be an un-
necessary expense.
Colonel August thought it was due TO the
citizens that everything should be done to
satisfy them as to the matter under discus
sion. He had been informed that there
were now 704 discontinued metres. If this
thing went on there would be twice as many
in another year.
Mr.. pclouze never knew any people in
any city that did not find fault with their
gas.
Mr.. Smith urged Mr.. mcfarland to with
draw the resolution until the next monthly
meeting. II there WAS then any cause for
complaint he would cheerfully vote for it.
He suggested also that If there WAS any
necessity for the employment Of an expert,
a gentleman could lie found in Richmond
wno would DO as well as anybody else.
Mr. Van Lew thought that n practical,
not scientific, man was wanted to inquire
into the gas business.
The report Of the committee was then re-
ceiycd, and the motion of Mr.. Macfarland
laid upon the table until the next regular
meeting.
CITY BONDS.
A communication from r. 7. Hubbard,
of Buckinrham, threatening to bring suit
against the city for the amount Of certain
bonds held by him, vas read and referred to
the Finance Committee.
TAXATION N THE NEW DISTRICT.
Mr. Saunders submitted report from the
Committee on Finance showing the amount
of taxes levied and collected IN the new dis
trict, &c.
Trr.x Leri,d. T1u$ C"iierf,d.
81, j,ai6 7o....Ncw Clay ward ,J2a -
/ :; d.. New Mouro" Ward. .... 1872 ~
iIG a.. New Madison Ward.... 31l -
II ,o5o S.. New Marshall Ward.... 7,496 %
lo,52s sl... New Jefferson Ward.... 7,l67 T.
f39, 53a u $3.50 u
Colonel Ordway, in view of the large
amount paid by the people Of the recently
annexed districts, earnestly advocated their
right 10 have something done for their COM
fort a. citizens. He offered resolution
appropriating $4,000 for the purpose Of
building the proposed park upon the site OF
the Old Fuir Grounds, which are now rented
out as a corn-feld.
Colonel Ordway also offered q resolution
providing for the erection of fire plugs upon
such sites az were eligible.
After transaction of other business OF
minor Importance the Council adjourned.
Funeral OF Mrs. PEICE.-The Third
Presbyterian church was filled yesterday
afternoon with persons assembled 10 pay the
last sad tribute Of respect to Mrs. Lottic 7.
Price, the deceased wife of the late pastor
of the church. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. NJ. D. EIoge, b. D., as
sisted by Rev. DR.. Brown. The remarks
of DR.. Hoge, referring TO the well-knowu
unobtrusive piety Of the deceased, and to
the evidence which she had given upon her
death bed of unbounded faith in Christ
were eloquent and impressive. There was
hardly dry eye in the house during the
delivery Of the discourse.
The remains of Mrs. Price were followed
by many friends to Hollywood, where they
were inferred, the services at the grave
being conducted by the venerable Dr.. Con
verse.
LIST OF UNMAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING N THE RICHMOND PosT-oFFICE FEBRUARY
y, lSb9.-tcorge Il. Nestlan, ~. ORea
than, r. E. Smithers, J. H. Morris, Mrs
Ellen Donivan, joan Acre, J. ". Carter
Richmond, Va; Mrs. s. II. Atkinson
Goochland county, Va.
REGISTERED LETTERs.--S the lst o
January 107 registered letters have been
received at the Richmond post-oitlce; %!
sent off.
NEEDS REPA1RS.-Thep pavement OF
Brook avenue between Marshall and Clay
streets is in need OF repairs. it has beer
in an almost impossible condition for {
long time.
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