Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-06
.ak.Fssg orrv COUNCIL,
REGULAR MEETING LAST EVENING.

across Torn street, at Dock provided they obli-
gate themselves TO remove the same at ten days
notice. Adopted.
Same Committee reported adversely on the
petition in regard 10 postponing the eurblng and
paving Of Chippy street. Adopted. i
The Street Commissioner reported 40 men al d ,
l horses and carts employed.
The Committee on Public Buildings reported
that the necessary repairs and alterations 10 the
Mayors Office we're made. Adopted
The Lamp Committee reported favorablv on
petitions for lamps, a. follows: At Second and
Scarles streets, at cost Of $l2; on Orange St
between Second and Third. at cost of $2S; at
he corner of Ninth and Bennett streets. al u
cost Of $I2. Adopted.
The Water Committee reported that the water
npes were being extended through Lord street,
as asked for BY J. G. Baker, at a cost Of So
Adopted.
The Chief Engineer reported "a men en-
ployed.
The Police Committee reported adversely OIL
the petition for an extra policeman to patrol the
Souhside.
Mr.. McIutire stated that an officer was badly
needed there.
Mr.. Hayes was of the same opinion and
thought the Committee should reconsider their
report.
Mr.. Febiger thought this district was asking
more than any other.
The report of the Com,nittee was then
adopted.
On communication from the Mayor, relative
to the increase Of the police force. the Committee
reported that such increase would cost $l4, 300
per year, and in view Of the present state of the
city finances, they deem it inexpedient, to incur
dis additional expenses. Adopted.
Same committee reported in favor Of confirm
ing appointment Of A. Perry Cropper, as Ser
seant Of Police; also that they deemed it
inexpedient to appoint special Fire Detective.
az recommended BY the Board of Trade
Adopted.
They also reported adversely on the petitions
from officers Wingate and Buck, asking for ad.
di,ionai compensation for services. Adopted.
The pay rolls of the Water and Street De-
partments, $274lO and 5000 were read and
passed in the usual manrer
Mr.. Canby presented the assessments for
curbng and paving several streets, amounting to
$4,000. which were read, and ordered to be
entered on the lien book and handed to the
Auditor for collection.
Mr. Quinn moved that the Police Committee
be instructed to take into consideration the
necessity for police officer OH the Southside.
and report at the next meeting. In support Of
his resolution, he stated that there were more
voters there than in the Ninth Ward, and they
wanted protection from the annoyance and dep
relations Of lawless persons.
Mr.. Hayes thought that tifthe Police Commit.
tee would examine into the matter, and make
inquiries Of residents Of that locality they would
alter their views. He thought those people
should have the protection they have asked
| for.
Mr.. Quinn's resolution was lost by strict
party vote Of 9 nays to ayes.
The "Ordinance for the relief Of the appropri
alton for Miscellaneous Expenses" which takes
$1,000 from the appropriation for lamps, aud
$1,000 from that for public buidings,and applies
the sum to the first named appropriation, waf
called up by Mr.. Finegan, read third time and
passed.
Mr.. Csnby presented an "Ordinance for the
relief Of the appropriation for Opening and Re-
pairing Streets" Read twice.
The following gentlemen were appointed a
| Committee on Distribution Of Fuel: Messrs
| Quinn, Baker, F0ulk, Underwood, Mendenhall,
| Lynch.
Mr. Foulk, chairman Of the Committee or
Public Buildings rose TO personal explanation
| He stated that himself and Committee had been
severely censured for allowing the small fram4
building to be erected in front Of the City Hall
He stated that neither he nor the Commtte
we're consulted in regard to the building; and tha
when the carpenter was at work there, he Mr.
Foulk) had stopped and told him that II he bull
it, it would be at his own risk.
| After some discussion Of the subject, the Street
| Commissioner was on motion Of Mr.. Quinn,
instructed to ascertain If such building was ;
violation Of City Ordinance, and ifso, to have
removed.
The salaries of the lamplighters, for the las
month, we're ordered to be drawn.
The Coal Oil Inspector. John G. Caldwell
reported that he had inspected l2,4O0 gallons 0
oil during the last quarter.
The resignation OF Mr.. Il. T. Taylor, CLERK
to take effect January lst. 1873, was read, and
on motion of Mr.. Febiger, accepted, and u vot
of thanks extended to him, for faithful service
rendered to Council.
j Mr.. Quinr, on behalf Of the Democratic sid
of the house rendered thanks to the Clerk, fo
his many courtesies, and paid tribute to hi
faithfulness aud efficiency as an official Of th
city.
The following petitions we're read and refer
ed From J. Morton Poole Co., for permi.
sion to lay track along Thorn street, TO connet
{ their works with the p, w. d B. X. r.; K
lamps at Eighth and Kirdwood streets, 5. VI
; corner of Ninth and Morrow streets, and Q
Washington street, between Second and Third
for iron gutter plates on French street, at Ses
enth and Eighth streets.
ii ORDERS.
Croasdale q Cameron, $l9.56; Glatts = Ecks
, S.; s. c. Simmons 4 Co., $3.50; r. G.
Hteelman, $7l.25; G. w. Dorsey, $3.50; g. !
P. Simmons, $l20; II. Eckel, $l70.5O; d
1 S302.85; J. G. Farra, $3.50; Samuel Brac
1862; VIM. +. Westbrook, $ll.3l.
r On motion, Council adjourned.
MaoIstratoe cases.