Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-26

terry, did not conflict with the City Charter. The
committee on the petition OF John Dunn and
Michael Dunn asking compensation for damages
done IN changing the grade Of Maryland Avenue,
reported in favor OF asking for commission to
sseese the damages. Adopted.
The same committee upon the commu munication
OF Edward Green asking compensation for dam
ages TO bis building by the grading OF Liberty
street. reported fsvorsbly, provided he had not
signed the petition to have the work done.
On motion of Mr.. Pickels, the resolution was
amended requiring the Street Commissioner to
have TIE damaged wall repaired, and as amended
the resolution passed.
Mr. Green presented petition from Springer.
Morley b Cause for the privilege of erecting &
gangway to their store-room at Sd and Orange
streets.
On motion of Mr.. Green 1t was referred, with
power TO act.
W. Gdfhth to have $9.l2 OF overpaid tax refund
ed. Referred.
On motion of Mr.. Adams petition from Geo.
II. Huddel Geo. W. Bush aud others for the
passage OF an ordinance requiring vessels to an-
chor on the north side OF the harbor at the
mouth of the ohristians; to provide for the
building OF pier and wharf aud to repair
stone wall at the mouth Of the Braudywine, was
referred to the committee on navigation.
Mr. Febiger presented a communication from
II. #. Kenney, Superintendent Of the p. W. 4
b. II II in which he stated that the rules OF the
city would be strictly enforced. and a4gman
made to go ahead OF every train passing through
the city.
Mr.. Lynch presented petition from the Del.
aware Screw Company, u A Rodney, Presi-
dent, to have the bed of Pleasant street graded
Referred.
Mr. Febiger presented the tax levy amount-
ing to S4S25 81 :; for the extension of the Bran
dywine water into different parts OF the city,
which was ordered to be entered upon the lien
book, and sent to the Auditor for collection.
On motion Of MIR. Febger, the ordinance tA-
king $1,000 from the Appropriation for the OPEN
ing OF Vandever Avenue aud placed to that of
the City Water Works, was read third time
and passed,
On motion OF Mr.. Adams the clerk was in
structed to request the Judge OF the Court to
appoint commission to assess the damages for
opening Second street from Pine to Spruce !;
also Tatnall street between Elliott and Twenty
third.
The same gentleman offered 9 resolution
which was passed, instrucling the clerk OF the
council to procure blank book in which all
| contracts, and agreements between the city and
other parties shall be entered
On motion of Mr.. Fouk the committee on
| Public Property. was instructed lease the vacant
rooms over Fourth Street Market House.
MIR. Foulk presented the proposals. for heating
the new Treasurers oiise as follows:
Springer, Observation-Disclosures. Sl6s
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lN- hoIfltscn, .,...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lOU
Referred with power to act.
On motion OF Mr.. Fouk the ordinance provid-
| ing for the removal of the rreasurer's 0ffiSe
| was read third time and passed.
On motion OF MIR Foulk the Committee on
Law was instructed to prepare an ordinance to
prevent shade from obstructing the light from
/ the city lamps
Onmotion of Mr. Candy the Ordinance for the
paving OF West Street from Delsware to Elev.
enth ST. Get was read third time and passed
| Also the Ordinance providiag for the intermeut
OF deceased City Hospital patients in the City
| burial lot, in the Wilmington aud Brandywine
| Cemetry. was read third time and passed,
Mr Candy offered an Ordinance to prevent the
nuisance arising from the somke and vapors
| from the chimneys of manufacturing establish
| ments, which was read once
MIR Candy gave notice that ii would be useless
foE any person to petition for curbing before
next spring as the supply was exhausted and no
more could be had before that time.
On motion Of MIR. Adams the cerk was sinstruct-
| ed TO apply to the Judge for . commission to
assess the damages from paving side walks on
Maryland Avenue.
| ORDERS DRAWN
| J. D. winslow, so IL; James H. Beegs
| $3.50 40; Nelson Gilbert, 1873, Robert Mcfn.
| tyre, S9l 81; H. f Pickels 80 81 Ferris 4
| Garrett S27S sc j. Watson Son 80 50 Thos.
Porter, SS775; W. IL. Brady ga 35 Washing.
ton Cox, SlS0,00 Chss. d Agnes, 81 ~ Ell,
ward Mclnall. S23 co; John NJ Stewart. $50 W
| Alex Montgomery, T3l 81 rnomls HlSkus
| 500 90; Beu jamin Gibbs, 8 50; James MAhArty
| SlSS So; SundTy Bondholders $S44S on; Water
Department Pay Roll 40l az Street Department
| Pay Roll i05 SS Police Department Pay Rol
Si6S7 AZ; Miscellaneous Pay Roll; sll65 10.