The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-28

Of inquiry submitted communic alton, stating that
the delay in the laying the pavement in front OF b.
state House was due to the difficulty the contractor
had in erecting the machinery to saw the slabs. He
promised the completion of the work by December
9th. Ordered 20 be printed
Mr. VIM b. Hanna, of the Tenth ward, on leave,
offered bill for the taking Of census OF the city
The preamble sets forth that the census just
pletedtby the United States authorities was def
Gent The bill provides that the Mayor be author
lied to appoint the police force in taking the
census Every policeman SO engaged shall receive
an extra remuneration of 5000.
Mr.. Hanna, in explanation of the bill, said that
five of the most efficient policemen of every district
should be detailed to this important duty. They
the expiration Of the stated time Of twenty days il
the Mayor was not satisfied that they had tho
MIR: Willis, of the Twenty-thrd ward stated
that he had been member of the Council commit
tee on the census. who, in conjunction with the
Mayor, had conference with United States Mar
shal Gregory. The Mayor had offered nearly the
same thing that was recommended in the bill The
necessary blanks, to be filled up by the heads of
families Themselves. The proposition had been re-
iected by the Marshal. Although he was not will
ing TO expend s22, GOO to take new census by the
police he believed the Marshal was at fault in not
accepting the offer made by the city.
Other members of the Census Committee corro-
borated the statement that Marshal Gregory was
unwilling to accept suggestions from the city au
The ordinance was referred to the Committee on
Census.
A resolution of inquiry, offered by Mr.. Allison,
was agreed to, what authority allowed omni-
buses to run on Broad street.
resolution, requesting the Chief Commissioner
Highwaysto to state the reasons for the delay in the
opening of Cadwalader street. Adopted.
Mr.. Huhn, of the Fifteenth ward presented an
ordinance to change the names of the streets
ming east and west. and to number them north
and south avenues-Market street to be called Cen
trail avenue. Referred to th Survey Committee.
Mr.. Bardsley, from the Finance Committee,
ported an ordinance TO appropriate S2l00 tor the
support of the Port Warden's office tor the year
1871. Postponed
Also, a communication from r. j. Dobbins, pre-
sening his securities for building the house OF cor
rection, and an ordinance approving the same
Also, an ordinance discharging the securities of
Thomas j Barger, late City Solicitor, Passed.
Also, the estimate of the expenses for the house
of refuge, S57 500. Referred. And also several
minor Communications.
MIR. Miller, from the Committee Highways,
presented a resolution to pave Wright, Phon and
Twenty-fifth streets. Agreed to.
ooS Ase renom.Tn m fo fne ayng dg OF
nue. to Twenty fifth street. Agreed to.
Also, resolution for the opening of Grams ave-
nue., in the Twenty-frst ward. Agreed to.
Also, resolution req uring the supervisors Of the
rural wards to make weekly reports to the High
way Department. Referred.
An ordinance requiring monthly reports and pre-
scribing the duties of the supervisors OF the rural
wards, introduced by Mr.. Hetzell, was also re-
Mr.. Miller also introduced resolution relative to
the erection of wall on Ridge and City avenues
Mr.. Hubn, from Committee on Police, reported
an ordinance appropriating $500 to reimburse Fire
Marshal Blackburn for expenses incurred in inves-
tigating the causes of fires.
A communication from Marshal Blackburn on
the subject was received and read. The ordinance
was referred TO the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Dram presented resolution of inquiry as to
what action has been taken in regard to the widen
ing of Spring Garden street, between Sixteenth and
Eighteenth streets. Agreed to.
The following were received from Select Council
An ordinance relative to the laying of turn-outs
on Front street by the North Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. Agreed to.
An ordinance authorizing the West Philadelphia
Passenger Railway Company to extend its track
was agreed to.
An ordinance to complete the improvement of
Norris Square. Laid over on third reading.
An ordinance approprating $500 for the purchase
of fire. proof safe for the District Attorneys Office
Referred.
An ordinance for the appointment of joint
committee to confer with the Mayor in regard to
Adjourned.