The daily gazette., 1876-09-23
coDE0F REGULATIONS.

CODE OF REGULATIONS.
/ For the 'purphsc Of estabIlhine amofe sys..
temstic method OF cleansing the cesspooIs OF
the city. whereby the people may be guaran-
sight or fmell, In the removal Of night soil
from their premises. and so insure RESPONSE
bility on the part Of those to whom the work
may from time to time be entrusted:
IT is HEREBv DECLARED AND ESTABLISHED BY
THs BOARD OF HEALTH OF TIE CITY OF
WILMINGTON:
First-Thatthe City of Wilmington. embra-
clog it's entire territorial limits, shall consti-
tute one district.
second-It shall not be lawful for any per-
son to cleanse or cause to be cleaned any
cesspool within said territorial limits or dis-
trict, in any other manner than that provid-
ed Tor in these regulations.
Third-No cesspool shall at any time-un-
less By express permission or authority OF the
Board. first had in writing, over the signature
Of the Secretary-be clean cd or its contents
removed until it shall have been thoroughly
deodorized:
be removed in any other than substantially
built water tight cars or tanks. which must
have first passed inspection by a competent
committee of the Board.
Fifth Every cart. tank or vehicle used in
conveying night soil through any Of the
streets or thoroughfares OF the city. shall .
while so employed. carry four sided lantern
containing red light with a letter OF the al
s & nns Sn enSn sss be- rea
seen from all sides. Said lantern to be not
less than, six (tl inches squa.e. and perma-
nently adjusted over and above the head OF
the cart. tank or vehicle.
Sixth-There shall be appointed. annually.
Standing Committee of three members Of
the Board, to be denominated the Committee
ON Contract and License, whose duty II shall be
to advertise during the first week in Septem-
Der. (or whenever it may become necessary
for Sc ,ed proposals from responsible parties.
for the removal Of all night soil within th Q
terri. .orial limits of the city or district. The
responsible par.i q; the probable number Of
Carte, tanks or vehicles, and teams they viii
put into service; tlo names OF two OoRd Jide
sureties. each IN tue su.l Of go Dollars, as q
formance of the work. and such other matter
as the committee may from time to time deem
necessary. The entire work to be done free OF
any and all costs or expense to the CITY,
Sevepth-The committee shall, after the
expiration OF the week as aforesaid, examine
the several proposals received, and report to
the Ioard, at its next meeting thereafter
who, In their judgmen. is the best and most
| responsible party to do the work: and if Deid
report shall be sustained by a majority of the
votes OF the Board, the committee shall cause
| proper binding agreement or contract TO bt
entered into with the said party and his sure
ties for term Of one year. subject to rsvoca'
iod. by a. vote Of two.thirds Of the Board. q
any regular stated meeting.
Eighth.-The party or parties TO whom tn,
contract to do the work is given. shall b
guaranteed by the Board, the exclusive righ
to all and every part Of the territory or limit
embraced in the agreement, with privilege Il
employ.at their own expense, such and al
many persons as may be deemed necessar,
in the prosecution Of their business all sucl
persons employed at or about any of the ces
pools or carts, shall, whilese employed, wea
badger, and for any dereliction OF duty or vi
olation of the laws, their employers shall b
held personally aDdindivi1ually responsible
Ninth.-1he party or parties under contrac
to. do the wOrk may have the privilege 2
Avuiling themselves of the use of any machi
cry, apparatus, appliances or Improvement
They may deem necessary in the bushes,
Subject to the approval the committee @
the Board.
Tenth.--They shall prepare scale of price
for cleansing cesspools, which, alter being a
y proved by the Board. shall be the estat
5 lIshed rates the city. and no higher or grea,
er charge than the maximum rate in ao
case, shall be made or Gemanded-unless
special agreement first had between the pa
ties-without the consent or authority Of u
, Board.
q Respectfully submitted,
n ALBERT THATCHER. Oh ,irma-
| Sep.ember Is. le76-5t