Carlisle Patriot Friday, July 26, 1844 The Corporation and the Gas Lights

The Corporation and the Gas Lights

Carlisle Patriot - Friday, July 26, 1844

THE CORPORATION AND THE GAS LIGHTS. Last night the city was involved in profound darkness, and it was scarcely possibly to discern objects a yards distance off; and yet there was not a single gas lamp lighted. This is an evil which admits of an easy and (through the liberality of the Gas Company) an inexpensive remedy. It appears that the Corporation have sagely resolved that on certain nights the moon is bound to shine, and that on those nights there shall be no gaslight; but it does happen that in spite of the Corporation the moon does not shine when their High Mightinesses consider it ought to do so; and hence from time to time we have a night of profound and dangerous darkness, such as we had last night; while we often have an abundance of gaslight when there is comparatively no occasion for it. We should think there would be no difficulty in arranging that proper parties should determine when the light may be safely dispensed with, and when it is necessary. The worthy Councillors, however potent they may imagine themselves to be, cannot compel moonlight to dance attendance upon their pippin-squeezing economy. ****** THE FARMERS' AND GRAZIERS' CATTLE INSURANCE.     We announced some time since that the establishment of an institution for the insurance of cattle against the calamities of disease was  in contemplation; and we are happy to perceive, by an advertisement elsewhere, that it is now an active operation. The terms appear to have been based upon equitable principles, and we cordially recommend the agriculturists to avail themselves of the very great advantages that must obviously arise from this novel but most desirable system of insurance.     ******

 

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