The Morning herald., 1875-12-11
CITY FATHERS IN COUNCIL,

A BATCH OF ROUTINE BUs1NEss-PET1-
TIoNs PRESENTED AND HOW DISPOSED
oF-COL. FEBlGER TALKS OF TRICK
ORDERS DRAWN.
The City Council held an adjourned
meeting last evening, President Lichten-
stein in the chair.
The Committee on Lamps reported in
favor of placing lamps at the following
places at Twelfth and Poplar streets,
Twelfth and Wilson, on French street be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth, on Penn
svlvania avenue, Fifth street between Pine
bard and Poplar, on Fifth street between
Washington and Jefferson. The report of
the Comitttee was adopted.
The committe reported adversely to plac-
ing lamps at Seventh and Broome, Seventh
and Clayton, Seventh and Rodney, and on
Riddles Road. The report adopted.
The Law Committee reported substi-
tute for the ordinance amending the orai-
rance in reference to the Clerks duties.
The Committe on navigation, Mr.. Irelan,
Chairman, reported in favor of dredging
the bed of the Chrstiana at the foot of
French Street. Mr.. Irelan stated that the
committee made the report they did because
in the lease of the wharf no provision had
been made that the lessee should make re-
pairs.
Col. Febiger said that was trick that
had been attempted with every Council for
number of years, and If the city once
commenced it they would have every wharf
front in the city to dredge.
Mr.. Paynter said that If the work was
done it would fill up again in two years and
Mr.. Bush would receive the full benefit of
the work. 1t would be costly precedent
for the city to set, especially when the
wharf properties are leased for such
small sum as $50 per annum.
After long debate the petition of NJ.
Bush was refused.
The City Treasurer's weekly report, show
ed the following amounts in bank to the
credit of the city: Cool Spring reservoir,
so, ,201.88; current expenses, 81 ,37. Ill;
Sor redemption Of city bonds, $500. Total
S51, 1881.
The Street Commissioner reported So men
and 16 horses and carts employed during
the past week.
The Superintendent reported 199 men and
30 horses and carts employed during the
past week.
Petitions were received and referred to
the proper committees, as follows: From
Samuel Shuster and others Tor crossing at
Second and Parrish streets; from John A.
Harris, for relief from injuries done him;
rom Fred, Smith and others, for lamp at
Delaware Avenue and Dupont street; from
F. Plunkett, for lamp on Front street be-
tween Franklin and Broome; from E. L.
Rice, Jr., demurring at the fee allowed him
as architect on the City Hail. from William
Morrow and others for thc curbing and pay
ing of Sixth street from Adams to Jackson;
from James Bradford, asking for 10 feet in
front of his market house on market days;
from James A. Zeigler and others for q
sewer in Adams street between Front and
Second, and from Jacob Hauser asking to
be allowed six months to pay lien against
Ills property.
John McElwee and others petitioned for
the curbing aud paving of Peach street,
from Claymont to Head. Referred to the
Committee on Streets, with power to act.
Messrs. Adams, Bailey, johnson and Nc
Intire, were nominated, and the three first
named elected.
The bond of Thomas Cory, for the grad
ing of Vandever avenue, was ordered to be
cancelled.
Mr.. Lynch presented a deed from Aaron
Conrad and wife, for the bed of Cherry
street.
Mr.. Farrell offered resolution providing
for the curbing and paving of Buttonwood
street, from Third to Fourth. After some
debate, the resolution was decided out OF
order.
On motion of Mr.. McGlinchey, the Clerk
was authorized to employ help to enable
lam to collect together certain papers which
have become scattered.
Mr.. Met linchcy offered resolution d.
rccting the Committee on Public Buildings
TO improve the means Of escape for the
sound of the City Hall bell so that it can be
heard plainly. Referred.
On motion of Mr.. McIntire, the ordinance
amending the ordinance prescribing the
Clerks duties, was taken up for third
reading, and after being amended SO as to
provide that the ordinance shall be pub
ilshed in daily English and German pa
Der, the ordinance was passed.
An ordinance, providing for the keeping
clear of 10 feet in front OF each OF the doors
of James Bradford's market house, was
read twice.
During the evening orders were directed
to be drawn as follows The Every Evening
Publishing Co., $42.15 Pusey, Jones q
Co., $3.50: John Rnth, slo5.5o F.iend-
slip Fire Co., $2I D. H. Kent & Co., SsS.-
So Pierson Bros, s4920 Pusay q kice,
1904 Coke g. Allen, slel $. 6. Sim
mos g. Co., 1890; A. NJ. Quinby & Co,
SiniS' iiis' $47.5o 5o';' H. M $. NJ WMecomb, s.; R.
#. Smith, $40; Bellah & Elliott,
ss.S3; J. W. Hopkins, $26.5l; ". R: q Il.
Cause, sGs. go: John McNeal y Son, 81 90 50;
). Allen, s2O.53; P. Traynor q Son, S4o.So;
Capelle T. Bro, $14.15; jackson q sharp
Co., $s3.70; James Downward, $500; M.
E. king, $3.50; Geo. w. Stone, s2S 81;
Walton l. Bro, s5.4O; speakman & Bro,
slso.58; Geo. W. Bush 4 Son, s450,5 !,
]. Baker $3.50; Elias Fraser S.; y. Thos, h
Ferry $lO.42; W, NJ. Francis g. Son = Cts;
!. A. Krauspe $1.5O; W. H. Lee $11.25;
Robt. Morrison 80 cts; Edward::Myers 5! so;
Mrs. Tole sls; John Trainor 81. II; ". =.
Woods s4e5; Adams y Bro; sSos; W. H H.
Brady s25; James Bradford $3.o5. Geo: ". "
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