Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-19
City Meeting.

The city meeting yesterday was well attended
and its results gave general satisfaction. 1t was
called to order by Mayor Dodge at 10 a. H.,
when the warning was read by City Clerk Root,
and Judge Parker was elected Moderator The
following report of Hon L. B. Englesby, spe-
cial committee appointed by the City Council, in
October last, to investigate the subject Of repair
ing or rebuilding the highway bridge at Wino1s-
Ei, being called for, WAS resd BY the Clerk:
To The honorable Board Of aldermen Ct the
City Of Burlington:
The undersigned, to whom wss referred the
matter Of the bridge at Winoosk Falls, so called,
with instructions to concur with the town of
Colchester in the repair ofthe same, reports
That after full and careful exsrination hy the
authorities Of Colchester. as well as myself, We
concur in saying that the present bridge is not
worth repairing in the manner conceded 10 be
necessary IF repaired at ALI and not safe to be
left in lis present condition for any great length
Of time. We all concur, therefore, in recon-
mending the building of new bridge Two
plans are suggested, one Of wood, Of which @
model is at my Office, the cost of which made Of
spruce timber would be Si7 per foot and from
IS to $40 additional for side walks with pine
timber the cost would be as much more as the
cost Of the timber, about 0ne-thiri additional
The other is Of iron, for which We have plans
and specifications, to be finished above the piers
and abutments witt side walks Of six feet. with
two coats Of paint, At So per foot. The length
will be go feet over all, and the driveway -
feet wide. In addition is the stone work, one
new abutment entirely and cwO new piers. The
cost Of the stone work We cannot ascertain def
nitely without the necessary specifications, which
We have not yet obtained. j deem 10 proper 10
say inst before the making Of this report !
had seen e letter from the telectmen Of Wood
stock (where an iron bridge l20 feet long was
built lsst year by the same parties who have
furnished the specifications above alluded TO,
Mesers. Biodgett s. Curry Of Boston, in which
they say it has given entire satisfaction. j.
did not deem it proper to proceed under your
resolution without reporting the above facts TO
you, AMI would respectfully suggest that your
early attention should be given to the matter,
tlst the work may not be delayed.
Mr.. Derby, who proposes TO build the wooden
bridge. also agrees to take the old bridge at iis
far value
Respectfully admitted
LEvER-rr B. ESGLEsBE, Committee.
After remarks by Messss. Alger, Evsrs,
Gates, Ro.fe and Capt. Nabb, the following reso-
luton. offered by Henry Rolfe, ESQ, sas adopt
ed by a vote Of yeas IS, nays -.
Re,oIrcI, That p committee Of three be ap-
p-,ntei TO make thorough investigation of
Winooski Bridge aud report at an adjourned
meeting.
Mayor Dodge, Joseph D. Allen and EImore
johnson were appointed such committee.
On motion Of Hon. r. 5 Taft the meeting sd-
iouruel until Monday, une 7tb, at 10 = III.
ABour ras LAKE-The consolidation Of the
railroads and consequent concentration Of the
business a; the depots Of the Central, has had
the effect to make things lively theresbouts
This point may be regarded as tie d" front and
centre" at the lake. The Central wharf which
hsi assumed 81 attitude Of careless Indifference,
has received an impulse, and is rejoicing in lev
life. The wharf has been newly planked this
season, with guards (posu) stationed round
sbou, TO facilitate the landing Of tie steamers
and other vessels which mostly arrive and depart
from this port. A substantial railing has been
erected on the north side 70 prevent those from
falling 10 the lake who may be oye- the seas, or
half seas over" Tie s:orehouse has been
thoroughly repsirel snd painted, and sit gether
preseuts business like appearance.
The spiles in the lake sround the mo0rincs Of
the Cakes Ames, at the south wharf, which
stood At confused angles Ike schooner masts in
storm, have recently disappeared, and comely,
symmetrical posts hsve taken their places
Nye's wharf is troubled with the chronic
Mountaineering SO long in the water, and is
somewhat debii,sted otherwise.
TIE other wharves are in good condition, being
newly plankel where necessary, and :, is per
fectly safe for any one in ordinary heslth to walk
over them.
The front Office of Shepard, Davis Is Go. las
been elevated and is undergoing repairs. Lns-
ley's Office has also been raised up sal maie to
take side sep to the left and rear.
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