Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-30
rnEc,rY COUNCIL.
REGULAR MEETING LAST EvENiN

The regular weekly session of CITY Councli
was held last evening President Maris III 'nc
chair.
The Water Committee, Oh the communica-
ton from George IL. Bates, asking Councli 10
purchase the mill and water right OF James ~
Price, reported that the city now OWNS suiiei-
| ent mill property for all uses Adopted;;v u
Same committee, on the petition OF w. H.
& Ii Cause and others, asking Council TO pur-
chase the water pipes on Tatnall street, below
Water, laid several years ago by priVate pal
ties, reported adversely, said pipes not peihg
deemed strong enough. Adopted
The Committee on Opening Streets on me
petition of Joseph File and others, asking for
the grading or Eighteenth street, from Mar
ket to Tatnall, reported the work Is now being
done. Adopted.
The receipts ot the n,Aeattr aud Auditor
were read.
on half time, and horses and carts employed
In the Street Department
Chief Engineer Gallagher reported IA men
employed in the Water Department.
The quarterly report of the clerk of the Mar
ket ishowed receipts amounting to $3.50 %.
The Street Department pay roll, amounting
to $l93 81 read and passed in the usual man
ner also the Water Department pay roll.
amounting to $173 IS.
MIR. Pickles presented petition from the
Managers of the Wilmington lspensary, ask
ing renewal of the donation of $400, made by
Council last year, in order that the DispensaIy
may be kept open daily. The petition stated
that over 400 cases wero treated gratultously
by this institution last year. Referred TO the
Committee On City Hospital.
Mr. Febiger presented petition from the
residents OF the South side, asking for the in
PRODUCTION of Brandywine water into that Sec
ton OF the city. Referred to the Water Com
mittee.
Mr. Adams presented resolutions authorz-
ing the drawing of note for $1,000, at SIX
he in far n W RuSh N SnD
as payment for expenses to be incurred by
clearing certain part of their premises on
Water street, between King and French, said
portion of their premises, when cleared, TO Do
decided to the city; also, indemnifying Messrs
| Busb&sSon against loss by the removal OF sheds
scales, Sc, from this portion of the premises,
| and against any loss which they may incur, III
future by the laying of additional tracks along
Water street.
Considerable discussion eusued, objection
being raised TO the latter pordon of the resolu
tions. The subject was finally postponed, and
| the gentleman offering the resolutions requested
| TO confer with Messrs Bush & Son, and ascer-
| .ain if they will consent to the Withdrawal OF
l that portion of the resolutions providing for r-
Identification against future loss.
Mr.. Adams also presented list, prepared
\ by the Street Commissioner, of the awards for
| widening Maryland andVandever Avenues, and
i how each was disposed Of As some of these
| awards had been received, others refused, and
as some parties could not be found this list was
ordered 10 be spread upon the minutes, for re-
fe. ence in case OF future difficulty connect ed
with the subject.
Mr. VIM. Candy moved to reconsider the
vote by which the adverse report on the peti
ton for the extenticn of theKing street drain tc
the rear of the Masonic Temple, was adopted
at the last meeting The motion prevailed.
al 4 y1Ntl
report on the petition favoring it, on condition
that the Masonic Hall Company pay fee o
$3.50 for entering the drain when extended, in
stead of $50, as usual. Estimated cost Of tn,
work $500.
The report was adopted and the committe,
authorized to invite proposals for doing th'
work.
A petition, signed By number Ct butchers
was presented and read. 1t asked for an amend
ment to the Ordinance regulating the sale O
IN eat on the streets which would prevent th
sale of meat on the streets in less quantity thar
by the quarter Referred TO the Committee oil
Public Buildings.
Mr.. VIM. Canby presented proposals for re
moving asbes for one year rom Feb. let. l S74
as follows:
Phillip Lynch, s2700; John Litde, $2495
y Robert McIniire, $290o; David Campbell, So,
J G94; Edward Green, So, 500 Martin keogt
Spas; James Harrigan, $500; W. r. Hal
; $500 Referrad TO the Street Committee.
ORDERS.
Chss Warner q Co. note at six months $444
16; H. r. Worthington, 5000; EIwood Gal
, rett, assignee Of Dan' Gallagher, note at si
months, $612 40; VIM. Bright, note at month";
$l20 SO; vii. Gas Co., do, $3s75 &c; Sundr
, bondholders, $3.50 25; Eda. Mclnall 120
Cashier Union Bank, $l034 AZ; Mrs. John Nj
, Dowell, SIC &C.
a On motion Council adjourned.