National Republican., 1874-06-06
THE CLASSIC TLBER.
THE ENDING OF THE SEWER AT JAMES
CREEK

aE OF Ihc De" In a i SA3A Go
CREEK.
In the first quarter Of the present century the
poet Moore, when contemplating one Of our nat
ural water courses, wrote in satlrical numbers
"what was Goose creek once
Is TbeRnow."
Ifhe were living in these days, and were to re-
visit our new W Warrington, he would write
nwhere once was Tibers sluggish fiow,
Now looms up Shepherds handsome row."
There are many old citizens who remember this
famous stream, and the -desolate- section Of the
city through which passed but Q few yesIs
lowing the course OF the ;Tiber up to Pearson's
mill, could be seen broad aeres OF common. diver
slied BY almost fmpenetrAele marshes and
heavy growth of brushaNsd, where frogs and
snakes abounded.. and where, at suitabie Seasons,
Juveniles were. accustomed TO goin quest Of rab
bits, catblrds and swallows. ehincapins fox
grapes and blackberries, and often to bathe or
hsh In the muddy waters OF the creek and its
tributaries. At the time whereof We write, Rod
birds hill so called just beyond the present res
idence OF Gen. Sherman, was the remotest inhab-
tied point in the northeastern section Of the city,
and IN front and In Of It, to the right and the
left, was 8 vast and deselate plain, which had
never been touched by the hand Of improvement.
Running through this unsightly tract, the TIber
entered the canal at the Botanical gardens.
Its waters were utilized only at the mill before
mentioned If Its use sewer for carrying of the
offal Of slaughter-houses, hog-pens, 30, be ex-
eepted. II was always an eyesore to pedestrians,
and often proved an impediment to foOt-trsysl.
creek often rose to great height sometimes food
ing the Avenue at Second street, and more than
once tearing away the cIlysrt N M at q that point
streets huge stepping-stones were laid IN Its bed
for the accommodation Of foot-travelers; but these
rent 0s Several Serious lou aocdsDis and many narrow
escapes from drowning have occurred at these
treacherous fords ofthe old Tiber. But now, like
its sister stream, the great Slash run IL Is arehed
over and hidden from view forever, thus not only
beautifyng several squares OF the city but greatly
contributing to the comfort and convenience OF
citixens and solourners. These arches are nearly
finished, except the portion reaching from the
south line Of the Botanical gardens to James
creek, the Eastern branch, which lies under the
sn5 Ss5P.S ys9s s1d s'i fruitful of and sAii'
s8sg ESsss ~. Nso have = the % Excavation
nearly completed and are rapidly constructing
the arch which is to form the outlet into James
creek. It Is o formidable work, and is being con-
structed In the most substantial manner. It's en-
tire length Is s,oso feet from MARYLAND avenue to
oor 10 laid upon 500 mud sills 10 inches square,
covered with tooo 900 feet ofplank, board measure.
The base Saln are Of blusstOne four feet In thick:
ness laid ih cement, and aggregate ls 900 perches
sSpes fRs od Y sna 8 81 Ss
brick, the walls being 6ssfly = feet thick, also
upon 5s Z the ground. about 100000 being used to
each so 900 yards OF excavation. There are now
l. 400 lineal feet OF Abutments built, and . much
The contractors have nearly all their supplies
provided for the completion Of the work the COM
ing summer. II IS al on Government property,
and viii add greatly 70 the value & and beauty St
hslf million dollars and Il Congress shall ap-
propriate the necessary funds the present ditch,
SnlSe o9@ed tnto Sssasfui lawn M MI The M contrsctois
are enterprising men, and have large force con-
stantiy at work In the full faith that Congress
seonpnS @ % and II ths health Of the cty al require
the speedy completion Of this work.
Y.M. CA. GENERAL CONVENTION.
The international Convention Of Young Mems
Christian Associations Of the United States and
British Provinces is to be held this year at Day.
ton, Ohio, and from assurances received by the
executive committee at New York It will be 9
the country more fully than any since the late
war. K. O. Morse, the general secretary Of the
George A. Hall, Of this city, have recently re-
turned from an extensive tour in the South and
West, and report an Increase In the number Of
associations II Is believed that CT the cities Wis
| tied Richmond, Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah
and ST. Louis will send delegates this year, in
addition to those heretofore represented. The as
active t men On as delegates, and is to have an ad,
journed meeting on Monday evening to elect
ffOm the nOnina;l9aE eiEssdy made
REGu1AR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
The board met at the Governors ONCE, corner
\ Of Seventeenth street and Pennsylvsnia avenue
yesterday afternoon; J. s. Brown, ESQ.,, In the
chair; Mr., Packard secretary pro TEN.
Mr.. Settle presented . communication from MI
| d. Lewis, asking permission 70 go before the
\ committee on exc limitations for smother trial
Mr. Foliiott moved that 1t be referred TO the com
mttee on examinations.
| Mr. Brown presented the bill Of Mr.. Burgess
! (t2allo, for fnel.) Approved.
The resolution Of Mr.. Settle, to close the
| county schools on the 10th instant and granting
permission to teachers TO visit other schools during
i the interim, at the discretion Of their respective
| trnstees Was uassed Adjourned,