The daily gazette., 1876-09-21

Hail. from tue lotn until lnc l-u DAY OF sep
tember, 1876: directed to the Chairman Of tn g
Committee on contracts and license for clean
sing cesspools.The committee will reserve the
right 10 reject or accept any bid. The
bidders TO be governed by the following
lules:
CODE OF REGULATIONS.
For the purpess of establishing a more .sys,
the city. whereby the people may be guaran-
teed security against practices offensive q
sight or smell, in the removal of night soil
from their premises. and so insure responsi-
bility on the part Of those to whom the work
may from time to time be entrusted:
IRIS HEREBv DECLARED AND ESTABLISHED BY
THS BoARn OF HEALTH OF TIE CITY OF
WILMINGTON:
First-Thatt the City of Wilmington, embra
cling its entire territorial limits, shall consti-
tute one district,
second-It shall not be lawful for any per-
cesspool within. said territorial limits or dis
trict. in any other manner than that provid-
cd Tor in these regulations.
Third-No cesspool shall at any time-uu-
less by express permission or authority OF the e
Board. first had in writing, over the signature
of the Secretary-be cleansed or its contents
removed until 1t shall have been thoroughly
deodorized:
be removed in any other than substantially
built water tight carts or tanks, which must
have first passed inspection by competent
committee of the Board.
Fitth-Every cart, tank or vehicle used in
conveying night soil through any of the
streets or th9roughfares OF the city. shall
while so employed, carry q four sided lantern
containing red light with letter OF the al
phabet distinctly painted on each side there
of. so that the light and letter may be readily
seen from all sides. Said lantern to be not
less than six (6l inches square. and perma-
nently adjusted over and above the head OF
the cart, tank or vehicle.
Sixth..There shall be appointed. annually.
a Standing Committee of three members of
the Board, to be denominated the Committee
on Contrdctdnd License, whose duty it shall be
to advertise during the first week in Septem-
Der. tor whenever it may become necessary
for sealed propos ais from responsible parties.
for the removal of all night soil within th e
territorial limits of the city or district. The
proposals to state the names Of Of the actual
responsible parti $; the probable number Of
carts, tanks or vehicles, and teams they will
put into service; the names Of two bona tide
sureties. each in the sum of 500 Dollars, as a
guarantee for the prompt and faithful per-
formance of the work, and such other matter
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 Board, at its next meeting thereafter,
who, In their judgmen. is the best and most
responsible party to do the work; and if Dsid
report shall be sustained by majority of the
votes of the Board, the committee shall cause
proper binding agreement or contract to be
entered into with the said party and his sure
ties for term of one year. subject to revoca-
ton. for cause, at any time during said per-
iod. by vote Of two.thirds of the Board. at
any regular stated meeting.
Eighth.-The party or parties TO whom the
contract to do the work is given. shall be
guaranteed by the Board. the exclusive right
to all and every part Of the territory or limits
embraced in the agreement I, with privilege to
employ. at their own expense, such and as
many persons as may be deemed necessary
in the prosecution of their business all such
pessons employed at or about any Of the cess
badges, and for any dereliction OF duty or vi
olation of the laws, their employers shall be
held personally and individually responsible
Ninth:-Ine party or parties under contract
to do the work may have the privilege o.
availing themselves of the use of any machir
cry. apparatus, appliances or imp roveme emit
lhey may deem necessary in the business
subject to the approval Of the committee Oh
the Board.
Tenth-They shall prepare scale of price
for cleansing ceespools, which, after being al
proved by the Board, shall be the estab
lished rates the city, and no higher OF great
er charge than the maximum rate in an!
case, shall be made or Cemanded-unless b.
special agreement first had between the par
ties-without the consent or authority Of tn
Board.
respectfully submitted,
ALBERT THATCHER, Chairma. g.
Ssrteuber Il. 1S56.5t