Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-17

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MIR. 0anby chairman of the Street committee.
| reported In favor Of permitting John d. Stewart
TO build a bake oven under his pavement, and
the work Is now being done under the direc-
ton Of the street committee.
Mr.. Candy reported adversely on petition of
II. r. Bringhprst, asking to.be allowed the diff
ference between paving ON Fourth Street In the
usual mode and matchmaking.
The report OF the street commissioner showed
the employment Of IA men and horses and
carts in cleansing and repairing streets, &c.
The weekly report Of Chief Engineer Gala
CHER showed the employment of 10 men In the
Water Department.
Mr.. Febiger, chairmanof the committee On
Opening Streets, reported in favor Of grading
the bed Of Elm and Van Buren, streets, at
cost Of 500.
MIR. Pickles reported adversely 70 the, repe,l
the ordinance on Coal Oh, asked for b. "
J. Brick s. Co, and reeemmendedS the stfic,
enforcement Of the ordinance. 3
He reported in favor of refunding the fine o
500 U Ogle Miller, for Internationally VIC
lating the city ordinance.
The Pay Roll Of the Water Department
amounted to S204.S4. vs. 81.
Mr.. Febiger introduced an ordinance TO re-
peal the ordinance fixing the width of the Mary
land Avenue and Newport turnpike. 1t was
read first and second time.
MIR. Febger offered resolutions renewing the
in this city, aud to pay one half the expenses
A for the erection Of such buildings, &C., &c.
He was impeied to this course by the reports
in New Castls that the City had determined to
withdraw its former offer, and which had so
operated upon the Levy Count as to lead to the
passage OF a resolution by the Levy Court
against the removal.
Mr.. Quinn spoke In favor of the passage Of
the resolution in regard to the removal, on the
| score of economy.
Mr.. Hayes also favored tue passage OF the
| resolution.
1t was passed without dissenting vote, and
directed to be sent to Senator Riddle.
| MIR. Quinn moved the appointment ola COM
mittee TO proceed to Dover to advocate its pas
sage.
Mr.. Pickles suggested the powers of the COM
miltee be enlarged so as to include all the bills
asked for by the Council.
Mr.. Mclntire was opposed to sending any
| committee to Dover at the expense of Council
| Mr.. Quinn took different view of the mat
ter, and Mr.. Pickles fully endorsed his posi-
| ton.
Mr.. Hayes said he was not opposed to the
| appointment of a committee, but he thought
| that volunteer committee would exert great
| deal more influence. In his opinion decga-
lions from Brandywne, Christiana, Mill Creek
| or other Hundreds would be far more servicea-
| BILE.
| be used 10 insure the removal of the Courts and
| County buildings. In the citation of facts the
requirement OF dealers to appear at New Castle
and take out license in June, had been entirely
overlooked.
The resolution was adopted TO appoint a COM
| mittee by vote OF twelve to three, and the
| President appointed the following gentlemen:
Messrs. Quinn, Pickles, Baker, Bckta, Rich
/ ardson.
| The Pay Roll OF the Street Department
amounted to $I0.9S.
| Mr.. Candy presented petition from J. A.
Harris setting forth that James Murphy had
gates across Shipley street, and asking the re-
moval of the distractions, by requirement Of
| Mr.. Murphy TO yacate the street.
| petition was read for gutter plates on Front
Street and Orange.
On motion, the committee To visit Dover was
| authorized to invite the cooperation of the
citizens of the surrounding Hundreds TO assist
in the task ofintluencing the Legislative action
| Of the Court House bill.
Mr.. McIntire suggested that the city charter
a car and pay the expense Of the entire party
Mr.. Hayes said that if many persons were
going to Dover, the procurement of a car in
which they can lodge is of the utmost import.
ance, unless they wishedt lodge IN the streets
The amendment was lost
Mr.. McIntire moved that the Committee pay
its own expenses. This was rejected by vote
| OF 4 ayes 10 ID hays.
The original motion was then adop,ed.
| Orders were directed TO be drawn as follows.
Mrs. Il. Clancy S23,62; G. W. Stone 81 100,
Mrs. a. 7. Allderdce 81. IS: ID. II. Kent a.
Co. $204,I9: Edward Forest S2G,25; wood.
Feaster 81 Co. $780, Ferris & Garrett Sl3,4T;
}. w. Hawkins S11.25; j. G.. Fara 500: s. +.
Thomas S72: w. II. Brady S34,sO J. NJ.
Downing &Cooper 5000; ogle q Miller 500.
w. IL. Brady 81 Henry Prescott 81 so: W
5. Hayes SIZES; Jas. Pyle S2:79 Jos, Graham
Sl1,6I.
Remordl.-George ID. Armstrong cashier Of
the First National Bank, will remove to the
new house, No. SOB Washington Street, which,
he purchased at Sherif4s sale last spring, for
$1,000.
| Presbyterian. Presbytery of New Gas.
| te will hold its next stated meeting in Snow
Hill, on Tuesday, the 18th day of April Its
session will be opened, by a sermon by the
moderator of the last meeting, on Tuesday even
ing, at the Presbyterian Church.
Sdle Of Cdrridges.-Michael Lay will sell a
large number of carriages, wheels, bodies and
iXthres at the carriage shop, Nos. 2l7 and 219
East Front street, on the 10Th inst, in order Ia
close out the business. An excellent opportu-
nifty is therefore presented for bargains. He
will also offer the building at public sale. See
advertisement.
| 1rrested.-Ella Moore, Annie Williams and
George Taylor, cOored, We're arrested on I hlrs-
day, by officers Hope, Wright and Nickerson,
for stealing two pair of CATERS from the store of
Edward Donahue, two pair of slippers from the
store OF Dennis finnessay,and 10 yards of crash
ifom the store of John Taylor MAYOR Smms
held each Of them IN the sum of 500 Tor their
, appearance at the next term ofihe Court at
New Castle.
)l InjiTiouS.-The Peninsular Neus saws that
the great revival still continues at the Methodist
D church in Milford, and So great is the number
OF persons who nightly attend that coughs, colds
pleurisy and pneumonia result there from, ant
0 the death of all excellent lady South Milford
l is attributed to her religious zeal respect Il
the laws of Nature is Just as essential To tru,
l., | worship as any other observance, and those who
njure their health through religion, zeal max,
i | sad mistake. The Divine law recognize
a moderation in all things.
= Sales Of Real Observation-Disclosures Jones
y Executor Of the late William 8. Jones, sold tn
a, property al the N. W. corner Of Front an
y Shipley streets, on Thursday last, to Thoma
rs McClary and William II, Pierce, for $l025.
I'd John q. Iladdock sold his house 10Il Wal
ID | ington Stteet, last Thursday morning. to How
IL ard NJ. Jenkins, for $500.
n Wilmer Atkinson, having sold his house. Nc
II. l2O5 Tatnall street, to Edwin A. Van Tuml
A. for $1,000, will remove to dwelling he recent
IS purchased of VIM. G. Philips at Greenland
= on the wilmington and Western Railroad, in
e. few days.
nj 1nnudt Meeting, Tile third annual neetin
me- OF tle Delaware Association for Criminal II,
as form was held, on Thursday afternoon, ut
of O'Clock, in the Board of Trade rooms. I'll
r. President, Dir. ii. f. Askcw, occupied NJ
Il | chair.
c, officers and Managers for the ensuing We:
iii were elected as follows.
20 President-u. L Askew
re Vice President-ForN New Castle county. Re
he Fielder Israel and DIR. l.. p. Bush; Kent com,