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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
The stockholders of the Bellaire & Sout,

The stockholders of the Bellaire & Souti
western Railroad Co. held their annual elec
ton for Directors on Thursday, in Bellaire
which resulted in the choice of the following
persons: R Cowen, E 6 Morgan, J D San
ders, Jacob Heatherington, Isaac Booth,
w anderson, of Bellaire; A H Caldwell,
NJ Armstrong, of Armstrong; Mills; Isaac
Wisner, John Keyser, Henry Miller, Of
Beallsville; L Mooney, W T Morris, Chris
tian Webber, Michael Hoeffler, of Wcods
field. A meeting of the Directors was held
on Wednesday to elect officers of the Compa
ny.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
SHEaIFF'g SALE.
RELMoNr CU&MON PLEAS.
In Partition.
Emily C. Graft ct al.

Emily c. Graft CT al
4 John L. Norris et al
DY ylrtsa OF an oider of SAFE In the above
ID case issued and 20 me directed from the
Court oil Common Peas Of belmont county
Ohio | will offer sale, at the front door or the
Court House, IN 81. Ciairsville, Ohio, on
Saturday. November 8. 1877,
at the hour OF % clock p. NJ. on said day, the
following described premises. 10 wit:
situate in the county OF Belmont and Slate
of Ohio and being a part Of section No. 5, In
TOW nshio No. :, range No /, beginning at q
stone at the southwest corner; thence north
4S.5 perches 10 q STAKE; thence east perch to a
stake: thence i.3 psrcheS 20 n stake thence
north Coz Sg east 57.6 perches TO stake thence
south SIo ~ east 1855 perches to stakeithence
scut h 40 Al perches 10 a stake; thence west 36
perches to q hite oak; thence south go west
81 perches to a stake; thence west Si| perches
To the BEGINNING, containing 63 acres, rocds
and 81 perches more or less.
ALSO-Part Of section No. ). township No.
T. range No. A.. and being the southwest part
ginning for the same at the mouth of the lane
e aiding to said Norris house, and on the line
between Close and Frazier. and running
thence with said line north 60o 3O> east $50
rods thence south SIC 4o' east II rods TO the
centre of ditch thence with the centre OF
line of said tract as above described,
and thence south with said line 74.62 rods to
the place OF beginning, containing lS acres,
l rood and 10 perches OF land.
Appraised at $3.50 90.
Terms of Sale-one-third cash, one-third In
interest on deferred payments. to be secured
by mortgage on premises sold.
-. WM. G. KINNEY, Sheriff.
KENNoN & PRATT, Att'ys. i0-4. W-5t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

JOE HARRIS, who was 50 shamefully and
outrageously treated by the Republicans OF
Belmont, didn't get sick over the result. Upon
hearing what had befallen him he telegraphed
to his successful competitor TO ''take charge
of the Auditors Office for few days: | am
going to Boston wi h my Bay window" T"
Coff1and replied, telling him to fill it with a
bushel of oysters at my expense"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The election in Belmont coulty so far as
We have been able to learn, passed of quietly.
Democrats worked confidently, while Repub
Ecans at many points lOuBged around the
polls as though there was little to be gained
by victory. Observing persons were not as
tonished al Democratic majority, but one so
large was not in the programme of any party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

A MURPgT MEETING was held il Welday's
Hall, Monday evening, which was addressed
BY Gus Johnston and gentleman who was
introduced as Happy Jim Stewart or s'the
reformed tramp" Gus Johnston, always in
teresting to listen to, spoke with more than
his usual eloquence and power.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

We are told that the notoriously corrupt
Hon Ross Alexander took occasion Oh
Monday evening, in Bellaire, in a public
speech, to empty his vials of wrath out upon
us personally. The bestial Alexander will
please understand that we intend to close the
and thai before we get through We
shall endeavor to bring to light not only his
dishonesty in business affairs, but some Of his
intrigues in another direction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
New Adv eltisements.
ExECUTOl,S NOTICE.

NOTI +: hereby given tina: IN the Prosa''
ISiur- of Belmont county, OHIO. the under
signed was appointed and qualified as Ex
ecutor of the estate of John ). Major, deed
ate of .almont county.
All perSous iebteC to said estate are re
dnested 10 ma immediate payment, ant
those having lsims against said estate, VIII
present tneIa July uttenticated, tor settle
ment ]. P. FERGUSON,
10 4, a IS. Executor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The Cambridge JGersontan of last week
says that Miss Mary Anderson of Belmont
county. sister of t. Fl. Anderson, Esq, is
attending the High School here. We under
stand that Miss Anderson's father will move
| to this place soon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
FARM for SALE.

WILL sell at private sale, my FARM, cons
/ tainining.oi% acres, situated In Colerain
township miles northeast of st. Clairsville.
and Il% miles from Pleasant Grove. The i'm
provements are good, and consist of large
aud good two-siory BRICK HOUSE, Frame
Tenant House, good Barn. Horse Stable, and
necessary Outbuildings. The soil Is good. and
the Farm is well set in grass 1t Is well wa
tered-has plenty of timber-convenient to
churches and schools, and altogether is a very
desirable home for any one wishing a small
farm. 3. NJ SirAN,
9-I7-2m HarrisvilleO.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

SEVERAL gushing articles, cards, &C., re
lative to Hon. Ross ]. Alexander, appeared
in the Wheeling Register on the morning Of
the election. We strongly suspicion thai
Ross wrote them himself if his native modesty
did not interfere.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

NATHAN PATTERSON and sons, of Columbus
formerly well known in this community, have
failed in business and made an assignment
Their assets are claimed to be about ten thou
sand dollars, but liabilities are unknown
TEnterprise
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

DORA WILSON, the youngest daughter of
Mr.. John Wilson, died from diphtheria, on
un iay morning at u O'Clock, aged about Eve
years. Dora was a remarkably bright and
eng agiug child. Her remains were inferred
in tae Union cemetery, on Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

JESSE TAYLOR, of Washington township,
was arrested and taken before Esq. David
Brown, on Wednesday, upon the charge oi
stealing the horse OF Martin Reader. and was
held in the sum of $500 for his appearance at
Court; in default he was brought to the Bas-
tile 10 this place by Constable Saffel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
Iron City College.

This old established and popular instiiu-
tion so well and favorably known throughout
the United States, affords unequaled ad-
vantages for acquiringa thorough, practical,
ticulars can be obtained by addressing the
Principal, Prof. ]. U. Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

A GREAT many tales grew out Of the heads
of some of Coffiand's friends on election day
An opportunity for a naturalist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The colored troops fought bravely on Tues
day for West. A desperate effort was made
to capture them for portion of the Demo-
cratic ticket, but with less than half dozen
exceptions their ballots went in straight.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

Col. ]. D, TAYLOR, of Cambridge, made
week. His meetings at Pennington, Barnes
vile, and New Castle, were well attended, and
bis Addresses pleased the people immensely.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

MAJ. ISAAC EATON, of Kansas, is the gues
Of the family of Judge Kennon. The Majcl
smiled political smole on the morning after
the election, the first occurrence of the kind
in his history for II years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
SAMUEL KIRK. SR.. died at his residence in

SAMUEL KIRK SR., died at his residence in
Flushing township, on Monday, in the s6th
year of his age. Deceased had resided on the
farm, where he died, for more than sixty
years He was good citizen and much re-
spected by those VINO knew HIM. His funeral
took place on Wednesday and his remains
were inferred in the family burying ground.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

CAPT. ALEXIS Corr, ofthe Secretary office
Columbus spent last week among bis Repub
lica friends in this county.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The o. V. News says that Nathan Hussey
a well known citizen of Jefferson county re
siding in the vicinity of Smithtield, and who
has been in declining health for some months
died on Saturday the 29th ultimo.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

MoNEY is cheap in Cambridge At the
Building Association out there last week
$1,000 sold for per cent premium. Loaps
have been made heretofore in the same Asso-
citation as high as 63 per cent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11


NOTICE is hereby given that the following
lN named Executors, administrators, and
Guardians Rave 1led in my office.at ST. Ciairs-
willie. thar accounts and vouchers for settle>
ment. to wit:
James w. Delaney. minors --L
lanes c Tallman, admir- Of Elizabeth Hnt-
VIM Wilkinson, guardian Of John Hutchi-
son. an iinbecile. s't
VIM II Atkinson. executor of Massa A Tay-
Alexander Men, guardian of Mary J Hinkle.
minor.
Maule and Binns. executors OF Mary
Bracken decd. .,..
Tschofeld, guardian of chrikiey wade.
minor.
uel Andrews, decd.
Benz Ciffee, err o. Mary Kfngsbarry. decd.
Asa Boge. admir- of Asa Huge, decd
Henry Hinkle, admir- Of John Tsylo-, decd.
Isaac Perry, guardian OF Lavink Perry minor.
| All the above will be for examination and
settlement on the 25sh day OF october, is7.
Z. W.CAkROLIx
| s-2o, -7--St Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

FASHIONABLE bonnets are covered with all
kinds of creeping things-locusts, beetles and
lizards, in green and gold.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
stale Senator.

Hon. Samuel Knox received 1856 majority
in Harrison county, and his competitor d.
Wagner 544 majority in Belmont, electing
him by 200 majority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

on Tuesday. Although the Republicans had
a much superior ticket to the Democrats, the
scratching by them was unprecedented.
While this course is persisted in by men Of
sense thsg may expect nothing but defeat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

Ross ALExAx2ER has his gripsack packed
for tour to Chagbus. He has all the ne
cessary blanks. 'oolr.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

w. S. CowEN of the Pension Office. Wash
ineton, was at b post here, on Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

Dr.. j. T. UpDReRAFF, Of Mt. Pleasant,
made some brilliant speeches during the re
cent campaign in The. State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

WARREN BoILIsTRR, of Bridgeport, sd
dressed the Republicans at Somerton one
evening last week very acceptably. Warren
makes sensible speech.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The "scratchers" kept Republican workers
at the polls busy looking after them on Tues
day, consequently there were no inroads upon
the enemy. "UDited we stand, divided We
1alln
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

WBlond has THE stock Of shoes In Wheel
ing. Ladies' and children's wear speciality.
Stop, in there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

FoRTY-Two TEACHERS were in attendance al
the examination in Bellaire, on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The manufacturing establishments of Bel
laire paid of their operatives on last Saturday
with silver trade dollars. The Baron Compa-
ny paid out $500.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The Enterprise says that e1-Judge Cham
'bers is devoting himself just little to the
matrimonial question.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

CoMMUNIoN g: ] at the Presbyterian
church, Bellaire>..,: Sunday-Rev. CASTOR
officiating.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The defeat Of Knox and the election of
Wagner 10 the Ohio Senate is public CD
lamity.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

We noticed Asher Williams, Deputy Col
1ector cf Internal Revenue in town last week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

IT will be Observed by Republican working
men that they have been sold out In this
co Ipty-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

THE Democrats of Belmont county gleeful'
Iy grin. The scratchers should rejoice with
them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

MIR. DAN FARRELL, JR., of the Treasury
Department, Washington, is in town with his
friend w. T.. Arick.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

THE residence Of VIM. Ferrell on what is
known as the Holmes farm, midway between
Warnoek's and Glencoe, was destroyed by
FIRE on Saturday. The contents were saved.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

LEROY WELSH, ESQ, was in town on Wed
nesday and gave our sanctum pleasant call
He ascrbes the defeat of the Republicans in
the county and State to the cry of ''hard
times"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
b 81 O. r. r.
N0INC EAST.
COINC WEST,

as.eneer trains will stop at all station,
when sienaled, except and at Mem g ane
Nos. and 10 at Quincy. Nos. l, ., 8 ana ~ run
sdaily including Sundays.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

We loaned our chickens to the Gazette O
fice, hence they do no; appear this week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

REPUBLICANS are meek and lowly. Scratch
es' did the business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

@ For gents wear boots and shoes, latest
styles and best quality, go to Blond's in
Wheeling.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
belmont County Official.
Following are the official majorities in Bel
mont county

Bishop, SIT; Burns. 1852; Wagner, 544;;
Alexander, 651; Danford, 543; Darrah, 36!;
Eaton, Pros. Atty, 364; Cofiand, 1915; Ea-
ton, Treas, 2s9; Wright, 2; Frasher, 3s1;
TAYLOR 667.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

OSE-HALF Of the Bellaire Independent i
now printed in Cincinnati
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

JKSKISsoS WRIGHT, ESQ.,, of Belmont, was
stricken by paralysis on Sunday; his recovery
is Doubtful
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

EVEN the weather has changed since th'
IL .ciien.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

CHILDRKN's HONE, Yes, was carried by
over 210o majority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

DoS'T kick your carpets now they're down.
1t wears them cut.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

f. G. M0R5AN has been elected President
of the B. & ). W. railroad company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

BOB EATON picks his teeth and reflects over
the power Of Daddy's money bag
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
T.!s.EI. F..H !sg Sa!a.

I OFFER at private sale my We'll improved
4 FARM OF 100 ACRES, divided into
tra.,s of 81 and 80 acres which can be purcha'
west OF At. Clsirsville and on the National
Pike, with new BRICK HOUSE, good Barn,
and fine Orchard. t-
l0-li til Joseph WOODMANSEE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
Cup in a balloon, boys"

COMMON PLEAS CoUKT begins on Monday
about 800 cases are on the docket.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

TIE intellectual Danford will now answer
to the call Of Honorable
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

TaE mosquitoes are presenting their final
bills for the season.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

We would prefer to have it otherwise, but
can't help it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

The Republicans are scooped in Ohio. ''Re-
form Is necessary"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

We tip our beaver to Governor Bishop.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
R u P 7 u r {,

Those wishing Relieiand Cure for RUPTURE
should consulth DR.. j. A SHERMAN, 25S
Broadway, New York, send for his new
book, with Photographic lfkenesses OF bad
cases before and alter cure. Beware of cheats
who pretend 10 furnish DIR. Sherman's treat
ment.
Or of these fellows, a german clerk, now
calling himself DR. w q Crempien, is indicted
on complaint DIR :. and awaits tIial for forgery
and embe ezZlemeht.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
Cleveland & Pittsburgh R. R
Condensed Time Gard.

ANAND AFTER JUNE "a. ls77, trains VIII Va.
" run daily Except Sunoasl' as
GOING SOUTH.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
THAT rain ct last
TnE crimson leaves are coming.

WE have met the enemy and we are theirs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
ss.. .Nc.sEISTER s. co,
Produce Commission Merchants,

For the sale of Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Lard,
Poultry, and all kinds of Country Produce.
NO 2oI ERTY STR EET,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
FECorrespondence solicited. -A
acknowledgement National Bank, Pitts
burgh. Ill, 17-3m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
GOING WEST.

steubenviile AecommodatieaNsLnddssr s. and strives
aire at 10 n; Bridgeport at o'' anu
81 Sieubepville at 6l5 m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11
st.C!airsviIle Railway
Three Trains Daily, except sum
day.

On and after Monday, May I4
1877 trains on the BELLAIRE & ST. CLAIks
VILE RAILWAY. will run as follows:
DEPARTURES:
Leave St. Clairsville at 500 am, $40
a. M. and 4.30 p. NJ, connecting a.
QUINCY with west-bound B. & y. trans
at s.4s a. m., and 5.12 p. M, and eastbouhd
trains at 10. 81 a. m, and Cos p. m
RETURNING:
Arrive at St. Clairsville at S-SO n m.'
!1I0 a. IN. and $50 p. m. - =
Regular stops will be made at Crescent
and Echo. and at other points when signal
cd LII. PATTERSON, Pres't.
C. w. CARRoLL- Sec'Y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

accommodation leaves Cleveland az p
Hudson at s 55 IN, and arrives al raven
ma att % p M IN N m arrive
at N Philadeiphla at ~ anu ~ -
GOING NORTH.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

Combines more sttractions than any other.
Beaver (Pa) Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-10-11

CleVeIand-.---- ~ :, a to , n,
accommodation leaves Ravenna 81 ~ ~ = nd -
Hudson at 10 m, anu alfi'es
AZ Iesye az N. Philadelphia at % ana =, ~
W. arrive at Bayard at 81 m anu o. i'
~ RIVER DIVISION.
The New York herald., 1877-01-19

DIR. PHELPS DISCHARGED.

Al the sitting OF the Court of General Sessions yes.
terduy, Part H. Dr. Charles Phelps, with his counsel
Mr. John A. Foley appeared to hear the decision Of
the Court
Judge Gderseeve said Doctor, shall now DISPOSE
of your case There can be no doubt about the right
OF witness when summoned before the Grand Jury 70
decline 10 questions that in his judgment will
criminatc him. The law will not compel witness TO
condemu himself. In some cases, however, the man.
tie OF immunity Is not thrown over witness by tho
statute, and III such the witness may be CON-
PEELED 10 answer the questions. do not think the
third section OF The DueIling Act applies to any o-
except those created by the first two sections
and since the inquiries by the Grand Jury DO
directed toward The offences under the first Sec
tions think the witness IL clearly entitled 10 decline
to the question when he places b Is decnation
now understand he docs, upon the ground of SELF
crimination. J. therefore, order that you bc dis
charged from custody.
Dr. Phelps then bowed his Acknowledgements and
left the court II is understood that the Grand Jury
have aban doned the Intention OF making any further
inquiries on this subject.
The New York herald., 1877-01-19
REMOVING ICE AND SNOW.

COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL OPPOSED TO USING
MANHoLEs FOR THAT PURPOSE.
The Commissioner OF Public Works yesterday trans.
mted to the Aldermen a communication In answer to
request asking for his opinion relative to the easI-
bny OF using marholes throughout the city for de-
posting Ice and snow Tho following are its principal
points,
In reply beg to state that the unauthorized Of the
and receiving basins for this purpose has been
OF great trouble aud expense whenever occurred
in Broadway between Washington place Fourth
street. opened filed with by men OF
the cleaning In March, 1879 stop
ping cansng the flooding of the adacet
cellars. The solid deposits thus formed had be
by hand The number and capacity
manhOles small In comparison with
the quantity OF and Ice which in the
Manv Of the old la the lower
city built without manholes. and those that
Gently in to facilitate examinations and repairs
aud only large enough to give TO tho OF the
small qantity aud ice that could thus be
manhoes only small proportion would be melted
the would be reduced below
melting point and the balance remaining solid would stop
be made to contribute to the removal Of and
from the Is by keeping the CUTTERS cnlverts
OF receiving basins The attention
the Police Department recently called this and
they promptly responded by approving the suggestions
made From the Is clear that the empty
or ice tho manholes Is altogether
unadvisible and should not be permitted