Daily American Organ

The Scavengers. Mr. Ballenger, the old scavenger of the Seventh ward, having been solicited by the people of the ward to continue to clean their privies, (the appointment of Mr. Mullen not having been confirmed) proceeded to do so. This, Mr. Mullen considered an infringement of his rights, and in order to test the matter brought suit against Ballenger. The cases were tried and decided in favor of defendants. We understand that since the decision, another suit was brought against the same party, which the Magistrate refused to try, saying that it was putting the Corporation to unnecessary expense. Three suits had already been decided at the expense of the Corporation, and he would not consent to try another—that he did not consider him an officer of the Corporation, and should not do so until his appointment was confirmed. A citizen can employ whom he pleases to clean his premises, provided the person so employed, deposits the refuse in the place provided by law for its reception.