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From Dover We have nothing but REPORTS, of which
are that no apponme nj has been made to fill the vacancy
occssloned by The resignation of Judge WAr That the
bill 10 extend the time allowed for drawing Lottery
build Masonic Hall in this Borough, has been passed. and
that the bill TO authorize Of money to be raised by


Lottery for The purpose of supplying this town with water,
has been rel, cled, though is said that of the


ers of the Legislature intend 10 move reconsideration of
the bill.


1t would perhaps be better for the country il the Lottery
business were entirely sboshed-but whilst moneyis per-
med be raised in this way, should be taken that
The object to be accomplished by this means. should be
one productive of such good results would in great de-
gree counerbalance the evils of Lotteries When this
is asce,aincd, slight should induce Legisa
are to reject application for Lottery and We be-


eve that the which is the subject of these remarks
has been aside without due consideration of its impor.
to large community Let Legislators seriously
consider the situation of the Borough of Wilmington at
the present time. large town, great part OF which is
closely built many OF the houses Frame and almost dcstl-
tutc OF water lies at the mercy OF ncendiay whose
work of des,rucan it would be impossible in many parts
of the borough, to arrest saw for instance what would
be the consequence should fire break in close
" built square not in the immediate vicinity OF the creek
What could expect in such case, but scene of de-
vasaon and distress, smia to. greater an that which
has Just been experienced by the unfortunate city oil Alex
andria


We tgus, tina, the Legislature should the bill be called
up for reconsideration will take these things into view,
aud gram, the prayer N tho petitioners there appears
10 be other method TO han immediate and full sup
ply Of water, than by Lottery desirable object you'd
then be ned-te health and safety Of the borough
would be promoted and citizens relieved from por-
ton Of those heavy taxes which have long been a


grievance and which have operated against the growth
and Improvement Of The town,


We aaare that there are some who are opposed to


Lot altogether aud who have presented petition to
the Legislature against granting the request OF the Coun
c II any of these persons viii suggest plan that will
accomplish the object which the Lottery is intended to
effect and which, in is operalion will be efficient, and
as little burIcnsome 10 the citizens should be happy
publish ,hcir views and do not think unreas ,nable
that iher should expect that in opposing a
plan Which has the appreciation Of large maort:, they
should offer ohcr.