Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09

| gard 10 the buying OF patent name plate from
T. T. Marley, reported that they had tried
the patent and find one experiment enough,
and would report adversely. Report adopted
On the petition of A. White and others, ask
ing that East Liberty street be opened, the
Committee reported iavorably, provided the
cost did not exceed $50. Adopted.
Mr.. FOuk from the Committee on Public
Buildings on the petition of e. j. DougheIty,
asking that the floor of the High Constable's
office be covered with mating, reported favor
ably; cost, $50. Adopted.
Same Committee on the petition of Thomas
Wilson, to re.rent q stall in the market, re-
ported in favor of renting the stall TO him.
A discussion here arose as TO who had the
renting of the stall, the Clerk of the Market
or the Committee.
Mr. Pickles moved that the further consid-
Grafton of the subject-in view of the amount
of business yet TO be transacted-be laid over
for one week. Adopted
The Police Committee reported iavorably
on the appointment of John Curry as Prison
Keeper. Adopted.
The report of the Chief Engineer of the
| Water Works was read, showing 80 hen en-
| ployed, 90 Of whom are engaged in cleaning
| out the basin.
The weekly report of the Street Com mis-
sloner was read, showing % men and horses
and carts employed.
A petition was read from John Curry,
| Prison Keeper, asking Council TO grant him y
donation, in as much as his salary was insult
| fcent.
A communication from the Mayor was read,
containing list of his appointments OF Police
Officers The following are the appoint
ments
| High C0nstd5le-Alson Mills.
SeigedRts Of P0lice-Eastern District, d. IL.
| Wingate Western Distrct-Sam'l ii. Baylis.
Police Consta6les-John II. Stewart and
Charles Evans.
District Constdjles list District, William
AIagee, VIM. 4. Davis and James Fletcher
End, VIM. l.. Heal, VIM. W. Hickman and
| G. u. Sparks Sd, Alfred ii. Ainscow, An
drew Peterson ard L. f. Thomas; 4th, Rich
ard Heritage, William Bacon and Edward
Wright; 9TH, Sam'l ]. Buck, G. W. Hodges
and James McCaflerty 9th, Chas. Y. Smith,
| Townsend Waret and Enoch Townsend.
On motion of Mr.. Febiger, damages to the
amount of 81 cents, for opening q street, were
awarded to the Street Commissioner
Awards TO the amount of $4S99j, for dam
ages for the land upon which TO locate the
new Reservoir were accepted.
Mr. Finegan asked how proposals were is
sued for certain work on the Avenue.
Mr.. Foulk replied that he had received pro-
posals in writing.
Mr.. Febiger moved that the Mayor be in
structed TO have the Judges appoint COM
mission TO assess damages for opening Nande-
yer Avenue Adopted
Mr. Febger moved that when Council ad-
iourned it be TO meet on Tuesday morning at
10 O'Clock, at Twelfth street and the Railroad,
TO fix the grade.
Mr.. Febiger called up for third reading,
an ordinance concerning certain nuisances,
which was done and put upon its final passage.
Adopted; ayes 1G, nays0 0.
A communication was read from William
Dean of Newark, donating his fee of 81. 90
per day, as one Of the commission to review
land for the new Reservoir, and asking that his
expenses, $500, for car fare, meals, &c, be
refunded Read and referred.
A petition was received from Alex. Saville,
praying that the coal oil vault near his pro-
pcrty be removed.
The reports of the Vaccine Physicians were
read. DIR. Maui has during tho past year
vaccinated 1878 persons. DIR. Wales during
the same period has yaccinated 1888 persons.
A petition was received from Rev. T. G.
Llttell and others, in regard to the muddy
condition of Market street in the Ninth Ward
and asking relief from Council.
On motion of Mr.. Febiger, the Chief Engi
neer OF the Water Works was authorized tc
purchase instruments, paper, &c, for the use
of the Surveying Department to the amount
of $3.50
Mr.. Pickles called up for third reading, the
ordinance making appropriations for the ex
penses of the current year, which after under
going certain amendments, was adopted
ayes 10, nays 0.
On motion of Mr.. Pickles, Council went
into an election for Vaccine Physicians. Drs
Curtis and Wales were nominated for the
Eastern District and DIR. Maui for the West
cTn District.
Messrs Hayes and ]. Baker were appoint
ed tellers. The following was the result fol
the Eastern District
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DIR. Curtis was declared elected
Council then proceeded 10 an election fol
Vaccine Physician for the Western Distric
with the following result:
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DIR. Maui was declared elected.
A number of bills were ordered 10 be paiC
and Council adjourned.
Appropriations for tho Year 1S72,-Thl
following are the appropriations made by
City Council at its meeting on Thursday
evening last, to carry on our city govern
ment during the present year,
Interast on Funded Debt ...., =. ..,,,,,,, 800 0Ol