Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-31
Common Council.

At a called meeting Of the Common Council,
held January ~, 1911 there were present: John
b. Smoot esq, President. and Messrs. Shinn,
Neale Moore, Wheat Lawson, Waterman,
Beadle, Price Portncr, Massey, Evans, Dyson
and Parker.
The object of the meeting having been explain
ed by the Chairman to BIO to hear the report Of
the special committee to whom had been referred
IL resolution enquiring into the exEefiency of
purchasing an additional fire eng inc for the use
of the fire dcpartinent.of the city,
Mr. Shinn, from that committee presented the
following report, which was adopted:
ALEXANDRIA VA, Jan. 20, 1H7l
The special committee, appointed under Il res
oluton bearing date january H. 1871, ITO en-
uuirr into the cXpcdiency of procuring an addi-
department of this city, respectfully submit the
following report:
The committee held their first meeting January
II, 1871. Present: Messrs. Suttle,. Agnew and
Shinn-and upon the invitation Of the committee,
Messrs. Leadbeater, Smo9t aud Coleman were
present on the part Of the Fire WardenS.
After full consultation, Messrs. Sn0ot and
Leadboatcr, on the part Of the Fire Wurtlens,
we're requested to visit. Philadelphia and asccr-
tain upon what terms al engine hose, &c., could
be- purchased, and make their report ut an adj
iouHGd meeting. .....t.
sent Mrs:rs Suttlc Agnew and 5hinn and
Fire Wardcns, Lambert Coleman, Smoot and
Leadbeater; and Mr. Wheat ON the part Of the
Finance COMMITTEE
Fire Wardens Lcadheater and Smoot submit
ted report which was received and adopted
and upon which we base the following report:
That the "Cnumbia' Steam Fire Engine of
Philadelphia built ut the Amuskcag Iron Works
in 1866, weight about 1890 lbs, in complete order
and having Il new set of fucs and an extra set of
wheels, can be purchased for $2,U0i "ne-tourth
cash, aud the residue in equal instruments of 3
| ,n1 T. ,nhnfhc with Il Nor cent interest
The Southwark Hose Conpanys' new reel,
with 800 feet of hose, can be purchased for SlWU;
onc-fourth cash. and the residue in 3 and t.
months, with per cent interest
The engine is about the size ct the steam en-
rine now in use in this city, though of better
! finish; was overhauled about four months since,
nlnccd in excellent condition, and is represented
to be as good if not better, than the steamer now
| in use here.
The hose reel is quite new, in good ord and
| condition The hose are in good order and quite
recently stood test of 100 pounds TO the square
| inch, lming higher pressure than could he rut
| upon them in our department.
The cost to the city would be rs follows:
| Onc-iuurth of purchase money, CASH. sly w
Onc-half Of residue, three months. !, i3s w w
Si,, n., conf in, ON deferred navmcnts.. IS 20
Expenses of committee to philadelphia
and incidental expenses. .......,..."...." Uil ~
|
Messrs NJ Eldridgc " Co., agents OF the
New Express Line of Steamers between TINS
city and Philadelphia. have generously offered
to transport the engine and reel t." this city Tree
of charge, which act, we think, deserves the Spc-
cal attention of the Council.
In cunclusiun. your committee recommend
that the Fire Wardclls be authorized and enl-
powered to purchase the engine, hose, Sc, above
recited and that the Finance Committee be au-
thorized and instructed to provide for the pay
ment of the same. .,...f -!
Your committee having carried out your m
structions, respectfully ask to be discharged.
GEO r. SHINS, Chairman,
Mr.. Wheat introduced the following resolu'
ton, which was adopted;
Resolved ny the Common Council, the Board
of Aldermen concurring, That the Auditor be-
and is hereby authorized to issue tax certificate:
to parties advancing money for the payment O
tho new steam engine and that said certihcaoe'
shall be received rs current funds by the coilec'
tors in payment of taxes for the year 1871.
On motion of Mr. Shinn, tho Board then ad
journed. Teste: a
HAROLD SNOWDEN, Clerk.