Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-08-04

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Mr.. Baker, TN behalf Of the Street Committee,
eported cdverselyon petition CT Thomas Mans ~
ZEE ard Others, lsking to have the ~ yalk 4
,<ved oueonth side ofSixih stree, bsiweep Jack-
ION and YsnB uen, on the ground that thegpe-
;isiOn h.a not the requisite number Of ssOs-
Also, adversely to the petition for paving gut
tiers on Market street, in Ninth Ward, on similar
grounds
'naFhs. .weeklyn.Espast NJ Street Commisslener
Coyle, showed the employment Of ~ mefnhd 4
IL horses and Carte. - ffNNl'j 80 l..
Mr.. Fsbiger, Chairman Of the. Water Com.
mittee, reported in, favor Of extending water
pipes to corner of Fourteenth street, at cost Of y
$40, asked for by g. Richardson and others.
Also, In favor OF exteiidinR water pipes on 7
Reed street. from Frscklin to Harrison streets,
at cost of $500, asked for by G. W. bright
and others.
The report of Chief Engineer Gallagher
showed tire employment of IS men in the Wa
ter Department..
On motion of Mr. Lynch the Committee OH
Fire Companies was instructed to report at next |
meeting.
Mr.. Pickles, Chairman Of the Committee OH
Law, reported OH petition Of Martin Eagep, com
planning OF false arrest-that gross outrage |
had been committed OH petitioner by imprison- |
ment and fine, and the committee recommended
the refunding Of the fine and costs imposed,
amounting to SIP.
Mr.. Finegan objected to refunding the fine, on
the ground that it would be unjust 10 the May
or, and charged that the proposition was made
for political effect. s~e.a
] Mr.. Pickels denied any such itnputatlon, and
Mr.. Finegan reiterating his impression, replied
that he was conscientious In the discharge Of
! his duty in the case, end if the member persist
ed in his charges, he hurled Them back into lis
| face as an unmitigated talsehood. The Conf
Inittee had acted OH the petition, after full
hearing at the statement, which was col:obo-
rated by two witnesses. At is true, they were
Ent m oath, hut iiTy appeared 10 be reliable men,
and he would much rather believe their state
=, n,cnt than that Il Mr. Whelan.
Nj. Quinn corroboratPd the ststemeRt ii Nil.
fickels, and defended the action of the Com
mtlee lie related an instance Of the arrest of
a man, some time ago, who was released only
through his remJnstrance.
MI. Fincgan reiterated his objection, and
contended that the reh,nding Of the fine would
be reflection on the Mayor.
Mr.. Mclntire objected TO he Ietunding the
fine on the ground that tine Council bad not leg
al Jurisdiction over the case.
Mr.. Lynch suggested that the ease lay over
until next meeting. .t-.i
Mr.. Baker stated that he knew something Of
the case. The Mayor heard only The statement
Of the officer, and lid not give the defendant any
opportunity 10 make his statement.
After some further remarks tie report was
adopted
Mr.. Quinn offered preamble and resolution
authorizing the speedy purchase OF additional
: hose for the fire companies.
' A petition was presented from James Baxter
setting forth that he hal purch ised property or
Market street for $4,000, which was Afterwards
assessed at $1,000. II was referred TO the FL
|, nance Committee
A petition was received from p. Lynch, ask
Q ing permission to remove frame stable on his
Q own lot. Referred 10 the Committee on Public
D Buildings with power to act.
. The pay ioil Of Water Department amounted
. to s3b24S.
9 Mr.. Febiger presented the report Of the COM
= mission on Spruce street, between Ninth and
l. Tenth, awarding to Thomas !. Jordan o CEN
U and same amount 10 other parties.
i On motion Of Mr.. Pickles, the Clerk was All
thoti2ed IN procure book in which to rec6 ri al
3 work ordered by Council ago..
V The Miscellaneous Pay kun su,oun'ei it
: siloonl
Il 1hcpay rli uf iuhc. DrpAttmens amaunIee
- 10 SiGtIlO.
l. Mr. Hayes presented all amendment, inele /.
II inI the salary of City Treasurer to $500
4 CLERK OF Council to 81 200, and Street Commits
= sioner to $1,000. 1t was read first and secon,
d time.
>, The pay roll Of Street Department amounted
r. TO S502.l5.
:, petition was received IRON John Callahan
asking the sum of $50 10 reimburse him for In
jury done 10 his drain by the large roller recent
V ly purchased by the City.
~ petition was received from Owen Trlyno
y and others asking some action on Wilson st
~ between Ninth amt Tenth.
~ Proposals for paving Front street, fIoin Poi la
,e street to the Christiana Creek Were read 10
d, lows:
Up OH. y. Simmons 70 cents per square var
~ Quigley & Bro, 81 cents; JAS. F. brensn 20
VI cents W. w. Simmons II cents.
T. MIR. Finegan offered resolution, returning
a the thanks of the Council TO 5 NJ. Harrington
lu ESD, for the manner m which liz had dis
'S charged his duty as City Solicitor.
On motion of Mr. Pickles 1t was adopted
II. On motion Of Mr.. Quinn, the Street Commits
m siniirr WAS instructed 10 remove the ashes am
a garbage from the western ratt ot the citv as ia
lis as Jackson street,
At Samuel llllies petitionei 1oi iAnp oh Kin
ds street, between Ninth aid Ienth.
I'd Orders were direcied tO be drawn As follows
In James McKendricb Slo0 W. u. Grthn SIS 1t
m Washinoton Coz Slxo.22, Is. +. Clark SIT 1
in Wooimau So, G.. W. Bush S4i,50 Il, p, Woo
ed IL GO. Sl5i3,GO, less freight, Gas CO, S222 al
ro- Adams It Bro slJo, Isaac Wondw ard $40 l
ma Barron sl4.22, l., Irhley s43 80 Robert lie
Of $3.50, -. / ARA slS. 10. $50, Waslineto
DIV Cox Sl50, Suntll iiohdhoideIs sz0e5..l. WI
roe Morrow slD.l., jeremiah Mahoney S5.2
Elizabeth Patterson $40, b. E. Eastwood So
80, John +. Ethcsi s2J 81, Ssmuel Watldint
~ ton si,tii, 4, Ci anilcr 500; Treasurer of Di
"a pensary 500, Quigey 4 Bro $500, James NJ
-, hairy 1923 81, Adjourned.
81 TIE STATE NORMAL UNIVERSITY.
r.. viii re-ogeH for Its 22d, term at o'clock Monde
,, morAng Sept. l, 1873, sugs-lm.
w Dtileni.-The National Bank Of Newar
In. has declared dividend Of l-2 per CEN. f
in the pas, six months.
By John a. Mooie Is appointed postma ,ter
In Harrington. Kent County, Delaware " ice Sar
IA. uei l.. Shaw, declined
Inn Worth Knogiag.-A large lot OF Chano
her Skins, al Hartman's Drug Store. 400 Lomba
Ing see. near H,, corner ., roar'n gu can 9ay
of 10 cents.
nd THE camp meeting at Rashs woods bega
an on Thursday. The pulpit on Sabbath was fill
oes by Rev. Joseph Cook, of the Wilmington Co
ference, in the morning, and ty Rev. T.
de. Cooper, d. D., in the afternoon.
us, Great ~dstern.-This Is combination
the menagere museum, circus, aquarium, caravs
Mr. aid hippodrome-a grand aggregation. IT
ing press throughout Michigan and Canada, wheI
ner 1t has lately been travelling, pronounce It u
run most complete and perfect organization ever
! to their midst. 1t Is. perhaps. the greatest sci
I'm satinn, in geological and arenic sense In Il
ent country.
md
,ge 4 Serious Riot.-Qnite ser ious riot occurr,
md at Cape May, last thursday, In consequence
AN the persistent demands Of Philadelphia rou,
ala that Mrs. VIM. Penn Young should accomp
his ny him into The surf. His impertinence bell
rec. resented by the gentleman in company wit
her, he became abusive and finally struck Il
other In the face. fight ensued and the gres
Vi est confusion prevailed. The officers enter
lal, the surf to quell the disturbance when til
an" were attacked by the friends Of the agglesst