A Nuisance to be Abated.

To THE HONORABLE THE MAYOR OF THE CIR
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10 THE HONORABLE THE MAYOR OF The CITY,


SIR


Believing that it is not only the duty but the de-
sire OF the present City Government to correct ex
listing abuses, and to prevent, as far possible, all
violation OF law and order, beg leave to call your
attention to a. custom of many of our fire and hose
companes,wh not only infringes, as am inform
ed, City Ordinance, and greatly incommodes
foot passengers, but frequently places their very
lives in danger, mean the practice Of runnins
their engines and carts upon the side walks, which
is constantly done at full speed without the slight
est regard TO the safety of those in advance, who
are obliged to scatter with precipitation, when
the loud Rawlings Of the boys who drag them give
sudden warning ofthelr near approach Our streets
are no longer safe for women and children while
these things are permitted; and have myself scen
delicate females and tender infants flying IN fear
and trembling before snch a mob of shouting row.
dies, when the turn of an ance, or the slightest
stumble, would have exposed them to be trampled
by the heels of their pursuers, and the wheels Of
their engines. This have witnessed, both in the
day time, and at night; and as it is a matter that
concerns not one citizen, but thousands, venture
10 hope that after this appeal for protection these
outrages will occur no more.


Very respectfully your fellow citizen,


O.Y. 4
New YoRK. July 18th. 1871