The daily gazette., 1878-08-07
FOURTH EDITION
New Castle Letter.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY CoUNCIL-LAMBs
FOR PHILADELPBIA-TH MAYORS
OFF ICE, ETC


PROCEEDINGS OF CITY CoUNCII-LAMBs
FOR PHILADELPBIA-THE MAYORS
OFFICE, ETC.
NEW CASTLE, Aug. 6, 1873.
City Council met last evening Presi-
dent Herbert In the chair. On motion,
VIM. A. Kinney was appointed Clerk
pro TEN.
Finance Committee reported the re-
ceipt Of $S7.93 from VIM. Hunter in full
for taxes of 1877 and on motion his bond
was returned. Also the receipt of $4,000
on account OF taxes for 1878 from VIM.
Hunter, City Tax Collector. Street
Committee reported the bridge OH 7th
street in bad order also presented a
asking permission to erect poles for the
purpose of making telephone line through
certain streets. Request granted.
Pump Committee presented several
bills, which were allowed. d. Fitzger-
aid entered plea for the lowering of bis
assessment, claiming it TO be too high
owing to the fact that his tenants were
unable to pay their their rent. He was
informed that the time FOL appeals had
gone by some time and that nothing
could be done in the matter
Mr.. Hilley also stated that he had
been served with bill of So tax for his
house on 7th street, which he considered
unjust. On the facts being explained he
was satisfied as TO the justice Of the tax.
Mr.. YarDall, being present, was re-
quested to give his views on the Huck-
ester ordinance. He said :
lst. That by compelling all produ-
GERS to sell on stated days in q given
place, say the northern curb Of Market
street, from Delaware TO Harmony, 1t
would bring the consumer in direct trade
with the producer.
End. That the consumers would know
where they could depend upon findln {
that which would be offered for sale.
3rd. That no tax should he asked
from those who sold upon the curb.
4th. That this would have . atendency
TO cause numbers to rent stalls in the
Market House, thereby bringing into the
| City Treasury q revenue which would
enable them (City Council) to put the
Market House in good repair.
And at the same time produce chea.
pening of the necessaries of life by means
OF competition and also drive oni
those who make q practice Of buying uI
the refuse Of Wilmington markets ant
peddlmg It upon eur streets.
His remarks were listened TO will
marked attention, he making several Rev
points in this much mooted question
On motion Mr.. Kidlng was added to tn
Comnitte on Pumps.
Il The steamer Major Reybold has 70
some time past been taking from thi
city an average of so lambs per day t
the Philadelphia markets. This indus
try seems to be in a thriving condition
in this section Of the country.
, Another severe rain storm accompan
| led with high winds paid us visit Las
! night.
, Committee on health and nuisance
reported the cutters along Delawal
1 street In front of the NJ. +. Church an
church yard as demanding attention
o The Bond Of City Treasurer VIM Lal
J. was presented and ordered tu be filed.
S A communication from the trustee
f OF st. Peters Church was read, asSiI
S for a short delay in putting down IL
curb along Harmony street. Referred
V Committee on streets.
Petition from residents on Wat,
street asking for the removal of lam
above Packet alley TO some more usefl
position, was referred TO the lamp con
7 Inittee,
The following bills were allowed an
orders drawn in payment:
,t w. A. KINNEY, $3.50; Geo. Woloso
l. 1928; VIM. NJ. Kennard, $21. %; S.
~ Truss, 81. 90;F. Patton, 9.0O:J. A. Foil
D. Sl5.3o; New Castle Gas, Co.. S1S3. I
- | " fHrnnnp 01 90. @ o.
N 80; Jacob Herman, $3.35;
e Mr.. G. l.. Jemison moved that whit
% Council adjourned 1t be until p. IN.
% : Tuesday the IL inst, for the consider
m tion of the Huckster ordinance, wh
ID motion prevailed. Adjourned.
n The Triton cotton mills have suspen
k, ed operations, owing to lack of orde
he This together with the closing of t
ne Delaware Iron works, during this wet
10 causes our city to put on a holiday a
pearaDce.
lie Those who attended the cenventi
as yesterday were on their return the &c
be ire OF attention. Every one seemed
terested in getting the fall returl
None were surprised but many were
the opinion shat New Castle Coun
ast with her large population and the sh,
ew OF state tax imposed upon her, was
S Soa titled TO the naming Of at least the c,
40 grcssman.
his AT the mayors office things were
cidedly dull. TheCity charter, the
vised Statutes and the Dockets are |
becoming articles of mere ornament,
,er- qulring the constant use of the d
rk, brush to keep them In state of preser
md ton. His Honor referes to the fact
4me showing the moral growth of the city
" The upset of cart a runaway he
and dog fight were the only topics
., startle our people from the usual roul
-. OF their ways this morning. For be,
ing even this ia somethinp and mo taI'