Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-31
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The Inspector OF Fire Apparatus reports the ap-
paratus, &C., subject to his inspection, in good
der at the end of the year.
The Mayor calls attention to the early selection
OF site on which to erect a western market house.
to replace the one destroyed by fire, and suggests
early action with view of erecting new centre
market. lie says
"A railroad connection between the several
roads terminating in the city of Alexandra, and
the depot OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in
this city, by bridge on the present site Of the
Long Bridge, is subject which should demand
the earnest attention, not only ofthe councils, but
Of the citizens generally. The subject has been
before the committees Of both Houses Of Congress
during the past session, and | regret to say that
the reconstruction Of that bridge has not been so
favorably received as could be desired. Very de-
termined opposition has been made to the measure
by our neighbors Of Georgetown, upon the plea of
interference with her commerce. Any one con-
versant with the early history OF the commerce Of
that city, and the first construction and subsequent
reconstruction of that bridge, will learn with sur
prise this ground Of opposition. The efforts ofthe
corporation 10 secure this measure should, how
ever, be undated and any effort 10 accomplish il
would be abundantly rewarded by the great pub
lie convenences which would result from IT, not
only TO the citizens of Washington, but to the
great southern travel which, at no distant day.
will seek this route from north TO south.
The Mayor calls attention to a subject of pecu-
liar concern TO large number OF our most public
spirited citizens, and Of general interest TO the
whole city-the erection of an armory for the
volunteers Of the District Of Columbia. q Resides
subscribing the purposes of an armory," he SAYS
athe Hon. Secretary of War suggests, "that il
should not only have ample storage for all the
arms, artillery and infantry that will be issued to
the volunteers Of the District, but should afford
all our National trophies, comprising cannon, small
arms, flags, &c, which are now distributed among
the arsenals for want Of proper place OF deposit
for them In this city, where, in my opinion they
should be" Such building would not only sub
serve highly necessary and desirable local pur-
pose but would constitute National depot which
thousands would visit, TO look upon and examine
these jewels Of our country"
The Mayor likewise asks the attention of the
Councils TO the enlargement Of the City Hall, and
the enclosure OF Judiciary Square, and TO the es-
Enlistment Of House Of Refuge for juvenile
offenders
The following is the concluding part of the
Mayors communication
The work on the Washington Aqueduct was
suspended early in the past summer, in conse-
auence Of the expenditure Of the approximation
therefor, and the failure of Congress to make
further provision for IL at the late session. There
is no subject in which citizens feel more
deeply interested than in an ample supply OF pure
and wholesome water, afording increased facili-
ties Of cleanliness healthfulness, and comfort and
greater security from con6agraion; but we have
strong hopes that, at the ensuing session, liberal
appropriation will be made for its prosecution, and
that the time is not far distant when we shall be
permitted to enjoy these great blessings.
In conclusion, permit me TO congratulate you.
and my fellow-citizens upon the growth and proc
perty Of our city But yesterday, as il were, q
scattered village, il has emerged from this posi-
ton OF comparative obscurity, and now, under
the rapid development Of the wise plan OF its