The daily gazette., 1877-11-08
New Castle Letter.
From Our Re9ular Correspondent.
New CASTLE. Nov. 2 1

NEW CAsTLE, NOV. 1877.
City Council met last evening in regular
session, President Herbert in the chair.
Street Committee reported the various inn
provemsnts made during tho month. A
petition was presented asking for lamp on
Pearl ST. near the Tasker railroad, Re
ferred to Lamp Committee with power to
act. I -ll
Special Committee on the protection of
Potters Field from the washing away by
the river, reported that they had recsiyed
an estimate for a wharf feet high at cost
Of $500. Special Committee on fire plugs
reported In favor Of having one put at the
corner OF 9th and Washington avenue. The
City tax collector presented receipts from
City Treasurer w. F. Lane for $1,000 max
ing $1,000 already paid into the Treasury
City Surveyor Wm. A. KINNEY stated
that the city property along the river had
been encroached upon and asked that some
action be taken in the matter. 1t seems
that a Mr.. Randall sold to j. Bishops lot
II feet front on Market street, and on max
ling a survey it took TO 'feet off Potters
Field. He further explained the wants OF
the Dry Dock Co, spoken Of in my letter
of Saturday last, and the general desire of
Council seemed as though they would do
all in their power TO help along the enter
prise. A special committee consisting of
Holcomb, Reagan and Jemison were ap-
pointed TO examine the condition Of ths
city's fire apparatus and hose, and report
its condition and what farther amount OF
hose would be needed 70 place it in first
class condition. .... ..
Mayor Griffin stated that owing 10 the
great increase Of population and extent Of
territory to be patroilsd another polieeman
was badly needed. AsseFEedto COmmiltee
on Police. s-.......I, o..
The Street Comuaittee were instructed
to notify the owners OF the property corner
Delaware and Pearl esreet 10 remove the
dirt from the side of their property on tha
later street. Also not to allow the removal
OF dirt from the Frsnehtown turnpike above
7th street. .. MN
The following orders were drawn:
Geo. Woloson, 1915 e. r. Morrison,
| 50 81 Jacob Herman, $l3.72; p. Flinn,
10; j. r. EIiason, 81.
On motion Council adjourned subject to
the Call OF the PresidenL.
With commendable promptuess the Lamp
Committee began this morning the putting
| up OF the lamp on Pearl street near the
gas house.
There has been lack Of business at the
Mayors Office for the past few days. Ap-
plicants for position oa the police force
will now be 10 order. To q young, active
and sober man here 10 chance and none
others need apply.
Tomorrow evening the second lecture
will be given by John Peddie in the Court
House. From the very favorable criticisms
OF the first we predict large audience.
With plenty OF gaslight, more police, ,and
the thorouRhfares in good order, the public
will be satisfied without the opening of
more streets.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 8.
| The late heavy rain storm washed some
| of the street crossings and CUTTERS in such
| a manner that it makes them dangerous.
The breaking of few carriages and the
costs saddled upon the city, will take
| more of the taxes than the amount re-
quired to put them in order.
A tramp or sneak thief stepped into
the vestibule of dwelling on Delaware
| street, and carried off q child's 0vercoat.
This act in broad daylight is daring.
One arrest yesterday by the police, and
| this morning Jimmy" was given 30
days, during which he will have time to
reflect on the truth of the adage, the
ways of the transgressor are hard"
Messrs Connor and Duffy have been
awarded the contract for the brick work
on the extension of the gas works.
| The repainting of the City Hall is he
ing pushed along with all possible de-
spatch. The City Council chamber pre-
sents decided Improvement since its
renovating. A new mating ON the floor,
and its furnishing WILL be complete.
The ladies connected with st. Peters
church, have begun making arrange
ments for a fair to be held during the
holidays in the basement of their church
| With our small police force and large
amount of territory to be looked after
the opening of new and unnecessary
streets is only adding to the difficulty.