Daily Republican., 1883-02-09
FOURTH EDITION.
CITY COUNCIL.
The Regular Meeting-Mr. Quinn
and Mr.. Painter.

I'buuCll was Htiu i'tSl 'NcIlik, WIN
President Conrad presiding.
The Water Committee reported favor
ably on the petition Of Henry Conner,
for an extension Of water pipes on Penn
street, above Sixth, and on the petition
of Bailey Il Hughes, for water pipe on
Twelfth street near Pine.
The same committee reported in favor
of returning ga water tax TO Mary
Plunkett, and recommend that an
order be drawn for the amount. The
reports in each case were adopted.
The Opening Street Committee reported
in favor Of accepting the agreement
proffered by the Philadelphia and
Wilmington Turnpike Company for
grading that part of the road which is
within the city limits, The report
was received and adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Garrett, Council
decided that when it adjourned, it would
be to meet on Saturday afternoon, at 8
O'clock, to proceed to the western part
of the city and view the beds Of Union,
Second, Lincoln and Conrad streets
before accepting the deeds for them.
The Opening Streets Committee re-
ported in favor of awarding the grading
of Seventh street, from Broom to Rod
ney, to Patrick Carberry at - cents per
cubic yard, and the report wasacrtpted.
The Legislative Committee reported
that they had visited Dover, and placed
all bills entrusted to them in the hands
of the Representatives They had been
well received, and treated with the
greatest courtesy and consideration. Mr..
H.. ,au,i,tl.l biS Will O.,
| little pleasantly, and said that il seemed
to be the general opinion AT Dover that
they were the best looking committee
| that had ever come from Wilmington.
This reused Mr.. Quinn, and he com
menced one Of his characteristic
speeches, in which he handled the
members Of the committee without
gloves
He undertook, however to use very
big word, but it proved too much for
him, and he was greeted with roars of
laughter, during which he resumed his
seat.
Mr.. Paynter said that he thought it
was high time the President had put a
stop to the disgraceful scenes that are
nightly enacted on the floor of Council, |
anu tlbukht Wv NHbNNl tSSlSI |
the President in ~ doing. 1t was scan
dalous, that no one could rise to speak |
on any question, without being held up
to ridicule and bulyragged by a certain
member. There must he a stop put to it, |
and lift could not |" done by fair means
he was in favor of resorting to force |
II was not only disgraceful to every |
member Of Council, but also 10 the |
public, which they profess to serve.
Mr.. Quinn said he supposed the
member from the Fourth ward referred |
to him, but he wanted it understood"-
" the gentleman is totally ont Of order" |
said the President but Mr.. Quinn still |
continued ! rise to "a question Of priv |
lege, and according TO all parliamentary |
usage-"the chair must insist on the
gentleman taking his seat" remarked
President Conrad, and Mr. Quinn sat
down, with the remark, "l'am always
out Of order.
The City Treasurer reported a balance
of 81 ,619,T in bank to the credit Of the
city.
The Chief Engineer Of the Water De
partrnent reported that he had twenty |
men at work, with pay roll amount
ing to $2;'2.5o
Street Commissioner Zehey reported
that during the week he had twelve
men and on" team employed on the
streets Of the city, with pay roll
amounting to $500,
Mr.. Quinn sand thar he had a bill |
from the Wilmington Gas Company. |
which he had refused to sign, because
he was not notified to attend tn" meet
ings Of the Lamp Committee; he wanted !
it understood that although he was in
the minority he did not intend to b- *
norcd. In lSj6, Wheu he was in Couu-
ell before, IA" was one OF the "twu rhUs-
On ones III Israel, as there was but one
Democrat hr,idrs himself in the body,
but he was always treated with courtesy
and respect
lie was proceeding with another long
speech, rejecting on the Chairman "l
the Lamp Committee, who was absent,
when tn" President again called him to
order
After the admonition had been re-
peated two or three times, he finally
took his seat
Samuel II. Baynard asked permission
W flt'l III tt DhN VII bulll-
ing which he proposes 10 erect in the
Spring at Fifth and Market streets Re
tcrred to the Street Committee.
Mr.. Baugh gave notice that at the
next meeting of Council he would intro
ducr an ordinance IJr the relief of Mr..
Baynard
Mr.. Quinn was about to debate the
proposed ordinance, when the President
again called him to order, AZ there was
nothing before the house.
The petition Of George W. Bush and
others for lamp at Front and French
streets WAS referred to the Lamp Com
mittcr
Morning Star Division, Sons Of Tenn
pcrance, asked for the Use of the hall on
the first floor for the purpose Of holding
"A fair, commencing on the 2lst and con
tinuing two weeks.
Mr.. miller moved that the request be
granted, which was opposed by num-
Der OF members, on the ground that it
would interfere with the hearings be-
fore the Mayor After considerable
discussion Il vote was taken, and the
motion lost.
Job jackson, and 40 taxpayers, petit
toned Council to grant part Of piece
Of ground belonging to the city on
Thirteenth street, between Orange and
Tatnall, known as the sand lot to the
militia AS u site for an ;trInory.
The petition was referred to the Com
mittrc on Public Buildings. Mr.. Quinn
commenced "a speech on the record Of his
family during the civil war, but was
called to order.
A communication WAS received from
John j. Flanagan, residing at No. 1909
jackson street, calling attention to the
gutter in front Of his house, which he
alleges allows the water to flow into his
cellar. Referred to the Street Commit
tee. Mr.. Quinn wanted to speak on
some subject which was not before
Council, and was again declared out Of
order Charles Reynolds asked that
Twelfth street, from Jackson to Van Blu
rem be vacated, and Hazlett street ex-
tended Referred to Opening Streets