The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-04

the Fair-varIous Resolutions offered
Chemical Engines Wanted-The Water
Rates and How BIllshave been Increased
Framed Buildings.
The Common Council resumed It's de-
liberations Yesterday afternoon after the
summer vacation, the meeting being held
in the Chancery Court room, as the Coun-
ell chamber is undergoing repairs. Presi-
dent Clarke occupied the chair. Present
at roll-call: Messrs. Campbell, Cole, Cur
It's, Davis OF Madison, Davis OF Marshall,
Elicit, Ellys0n, Ferguson, Foster, Gum
OF Marshall, Gum Of Clay, Hargroye,
Hayes, Higgins, Hooper, King, Mcdowell,
Pizzini, Robinson, Taylor, Tinsley, and
Weisiger.
Mr.. Tinsley stated that Mr.. Forester
was detained from his seat by business.
Blr. TAYLOR stated that Mr.. Lubbock was
absent from the city on account Of domes-
tic aflliction.
Mr.. Elicit stated that Mr. Straus was alb
sent on account Of religious holiday.
FINANCIAL.
Mr. Ellyson, from the Committee on FL
naucc, presented q resolution recommend
ing the rejection Of various petitions for
refund Of taxes, &c. Agreed to.
sHOCKOg CREEK.
Mr.. Higgins inquired Of the chairman OF
the Finance Committee why the committee
had not reported on the ShOckOe Greek
question.
Mr. Ellyson replied that the gentlemen
largely interested in the matter, chiefly
from jefferson Ward, were absent at the
last meeting OF the committee, and there
lore the subject was not called up.
Mr. Higgins: That is satisfactory sir.
LIGHT.
Hr. Curtis, from the Committee on Light,
submitted an unfayorable report on the pc
titions Of the AIT Association, Captain NJ.
l.. SpotSwood, Guard Of the Common
wealth, and Managers Of the Eye and Ear
lnfrmary for the free use OF gas.
The committee reported it ineXpedient to
connect Bloody Run spring-water with the
gas-Works. The cost would be about $500.
Agreed TO.
The committee also reported adversely
on various resolutions for new gas-lamps,
etc. Agreed to.
nr. TAYLOR moved to recOmmit the peti-
ton Of the Guard OF the Commonwealth
for rebate Of the gas-bill, &c. Agreed to-.
The committee also asked an additional
appropriation to carry on the works to the
end Of the year, which, on motion OF Mr..
Ellysou, was referred to the Finance Com
mittce.
WATER.
Mr.. Davis. from the Committee on
Water, presented 4 report and resolution
providing for rebate OF one full month
on the waterfalls on account OF the failure
Of water supply to citizens. This will in
yolve a deficit Of about $1,000.
The committee also ask an additional aT-
preparation Of Sl3,543.00 to carry on the
department until February next. Referred
10 Finance Committee.
The committee also reported that 1t had
cost 81 100 10 clean out the western COM
partment Of the new reservoir and to re-
pair the dam. Referred to Retrenclnnent
and Reform.
The resolution was agreed TO.
The committee also presented the usual
resolution for framed houses. Adopted.
GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS.
Nr. Campbell, from the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings, presented report
asking to be reimbursed S392.31, amount
expended in repairing Engine-llousc No.
3. Referred to Finance Committee.
The committee also recommended thaI
the nightwatchman at the City Hall be
paid $40, a. Others are.
: resolution to buy new chairs for the
Council chamber was, on motion OF Mr.
Taylor, laid OH the table.
A proposition TO lease SeabrOOk's ware
house for three years 10 Messrs. Christian
and others, the present leSsees, at present
prices, was discussed at length and finally
recOmmitted.
HEALTH.
Mr. Higgins, from the Committee on
Health, presented a resolution for the sale
OF two disabled mules and the purchase OF
two good mules. Adopted.
JAMES RIVER.
Mr. Curtis, from the Jamcs-Rycr I'm
proycmcnt Committee, submitted report
of operations in july and August. Ih'
committee report the dredge Greenwich a'
unfit for service, and q resolution asking al
appropriation Of - 800 to build new hui
for the Greenwich.
Referred to Finance Committee, on mo
ton Of Mr.. Pizzini.
STEAN-CARs ON BROAD STREET.
Mr.. Hooper, on behalf OF the AgriclIltu
rsl Society, presented a resolution accord
ing to the CITY Railway Company and th'
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company the privilege Of running
stcam-cars on Broad street rs far rs Eight
street from the 18th to the 9th Of October
Mr.. Hargroye said the decorations woulC
interfere with the ears.
Mr.. Tinsley moved TO amend by permit
ting the cars a. far down a, Foushee street
Colonel Barksdale, Of the State Agricul
tural Society, addressed the body by inyi
tation in advocacy Of the use Of ,team-car
ON Broad street a. far as Eighth street
Mr.. Barksdale said the court was will
ing TO permit it to be done, and this wa
the only way the crowd could be accom-
modated i'm going 10 the Fair.
The resolution was amended 80 a. 10 IN
sert First street instead OF Eighth, 2n'
adopted.
wElGHNASTERS.
Mr.. Taylor presented petition OF X. w
Drewry and ". T. Lindsey, weighmaster
OF the city. asking an increase OF their pay
and an ordinance to carry the same int
effect.
Mr.. Elicit moved that the SSth rule b
suspended and the ordinance put on 1t
passage.
The Council refused 10 suspend, and, o
motion OF Mr.. Ellyson, the ordinance wa
referred TO the Committee on Ordinance
VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. TAYLOR offered a resolution request
ing the Committee on Streets TO report In
terms on which the city granted the rigl
10 connect the York-Riyer railroad and th
Danville. Referred TO the Committee o
Streets.
Mr.. Taylor offered resolution increa'