Washington sentinel., 1854-06-27
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New Officers Of the Corporation.-M Much
anxiety has been manifested for the last two weeks
TO ascertain the new cast of officers under lhe
corporation; reports having been circulated that
pretty extensive sweep OF the old incumbenls
was TO be made by the administration which has
recently come into power. The mayor, however,
has not presented his list of new appointments
The Two boards of city councils having assem-
bled yesterday afternoon, in joint meeting, the
question of eecting police magistrates for the
several wards was taken up for consideration.
melton was made TO postpone the election Of
police magistrates for the First Ward, delegate
there from having announced that he and his col
leagues were not yet ready for that contest.
debate sprung up, which seemed exceedingly 10
interest the crow, of auditors in attendance.
Finally, the election in that case was postponed ;
yeas 2s, nays7.
The councils then elected the following police
magistrates, the first named being the successful
candidate:
Forthe Second Hayd.--F. S. Myer, who received
q votes and ID. Clark, late incumbent, s.
Third Rard.-Samue Grub, 90 blank, B.
X Morsell, /.
PoavA Ward-B X. Morsell, 90 J. M. Donn
1; j. w. Beck, l.
i F.jiA Rard--J. w. Beck, &c; VIM. Thompson,
the late incunbent A blank, l.
.Sia.h Ward James Crandel, 80 blank Q.
SepentA H,ard.-- Craven Ashford, 2s; blank, 2.
Mr.. w. Barker was elected assessor of the
Second Ward, IN place Of Mr.. George II. Plant
resigned the latter having been heretofore cleo
ted member Of the board of commoa council.
Sons of fTemperance.-The National Division,
Sons Of Temperance Of North America, recently
met at st. Johns, New Brunswick. This organi-
zation embia aces between two and three hundred
thousand members in the United States and the
North American British Provinces, including
Grand Division and subordinates inthe District OF
Columbia. The following named gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing year: S. L. Tilley,
of New Brunswick, M. w. Patriarch; Charles
Egintor, of Kentucky, M w Associate; +. A.
Fickhardt, Of Pennsylvania, NJ w. Scribe; r. M
Foust, of Pennsylvania, M. w. Treasurer; Rev.
Mr. McCurdy, of Massachusetts, M w. Chaplain;
George P. Rex, d .e. Jersey, M. w. Conductor;
Levi Leland. of Iowa, NJ. w. Sentinel.
The National Division has adopted three de-
grees, as part Of the work of the ORDER such an
addition having been considered necessary 10 ad
vance its interests The divisions are left free 10
grant pecuniary benefits not, as they may sever
ally determine
About seventy members were present, repre-
sen,ing almost every State in the Union and the
British North American Provinces.
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FoRrsrALLIsc.--The board of aldermen, yester.
day afternoon, on motion Of Mr. Fitzpatrick,
adopted the following:
Whereas, unlawful combinations and improper
practices are believed TO exist, by and among deal
crs in vegetables and other articles of food, by
system Of forestalling in the markets of this city,
whereby the citizens are subject TO exiortion and
imposition Of character and 10 an extent too
grevous TO be borne; and whereas, it is the duty
ofthis corporation TO prevent, by all means within
its power all such unlawful practices therefore:
Resolved That the Committee on Police be di-
rected TO inquire whether any Of what nature and
10 what extent such combinations exist. or Prac-
tices prevail; and what measures, in their Judg-
ment are necessary and efectual to prevent them;
and that sad committee be directed to report by,
bill or otherwise, az early as practicable.
Resolred, That the said committees be also direct
ed 10 prepare and report bill, either 10 prohibit
the use Of or TO provide for the more frequent in
spection Of all patent spring balances used IN the
market or elsewhere in this city. for weighing
any articles whatever, for sale and, also, 70 pro
hibit the use OF any wooden or other bnshel nall.
bushei. peck. half-peck, or quarer-peck measure,
which shall be smaller at the top than al the Dot
ION.
We are glad that this subject has been brought
before the city councils, and trust that the COM
- noI;,. xr;Il onca ant.r non the busi.
ness with which it is charged. The public a.
large demand immediate action on the premises.
Cleaning the City.-The mayor of Washing.
ton, yesterday afternoon, sent message TO the
city councils, respectfully asking that an appro-
pration may be made TO cleanse and purify the
avenues Streets and alleys Of the city, the appro-
priation heretofore made for that purpose having
been expended. From personal examination Of
many Of them in the several wards, he is satisfied
that n reasonable sum could be judiciously ex-
pended.
Should the councils make the necessary appro-
pralon for thai object, he said he should use every
means in his power TO alay the alarm felt by many
of our citizens at the approach Of an alarming
epidemic, by thorough cleansing of the city, as
well as rigid enforcement of The laws to pre-
serve ii.
The city councils promptly responded 10 the
recommendation Of the Mayor by passing bill
appropriating $4,000 for the purpose indicated
Grand Musical Soirce.-Mde. Juliede Mar
guerittes announces grand musical and operatic
soiree for tomorrow evening, assisted By Mr..
Granville, at the Variete In the absence ofother
amusements, and in view Of the choice character
ofthe entertainments, we anticipate full attend
ance ofthe lovers of song.
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Washington National Monument. - The
clerks in the Ordnance Department Of the United
States have notified the secretary the Washing
National Monument Association that they each in
tend giving one days salary Of their respective
grades their fourth of July contribution towards
the erection Of the monument good example,
worthy 10 be followed.