Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-09-19

Balance, 5s,e5l S6 Third Ward, 10 $50 81
- Fourth Ward "a 729 g9
20 374 "a Fifth Wsrd, 394I 81
Seventh Ward, 2059 "a
1884 Ga
Mr.. Bayly reported acts for the relief of
James Barry and VIM. Dslton-remittanee of
fnes-passed-
Mr.. Aagrudsr reported an act making ap
preparations to repair 9th street west-psssed
Mr. johnson moved an appropriation ont of
Seventh Ward fund to improve 18th street
west-psssed.
On motion of Mr.. Marks, resolution direct.
ing the Committee on Fire Companies to in
auire into the expediency of purchasing a
steam engine from Cincinnati was adopted.
The following nominations were made by the
Mayor, and their consideration postponed till
next Monday:
George ". Hardness, Commissioner for the
First and Second Wards
Francis Lord, Commissioner for the Third
and Fourth Wards.
Joseph 5. Martin, Commissioner for the Fifth
and Sixth Wards.
Henry d. Gunnell, Commissioner for the
Seventh Ward.
VIM. II. Lusby, Superintendent of Sveeps
for Fifth Ward, vice WIN. T. Jones' resi- gned.
Mr.. Houston presented q lengthy petition
from james Robertson, editor of the Truth,
asking the remission Of certain fines Refer
red without reading.
The act from the other Board appropriating
81, 200 to purchss e a new suction for the Frank.
lin FIRE company, was referred to the Commit
tee on Fire Companies
The act frcm the same, as amended. to take
the appropriation out Of the general fund
Sl50-to pay the expenses Of Joint committee
with practical engineer to examine certain
dredging machines In New York, DC. was
agreed to and passed. Tho committee Of this
Board are Messrs Pepper and Clark; of the
Board OF Common Council, Messrs. J. w.
Davis and Plant
The act from the other Board, empowering
police magistrates to commit on executions
without an order from the NJ ayor, was passed
Or Houston offered q resolution, addressed
TO toe COMMITTEES on Finance, inquiring into
tho s-pediency of constituting Board Of Ap-
peals to correct errors In assessments Adopted.
The act from the other Board, authorizing
the Mayor to grant permission to pave foot
ways, dc, without the action Of the Coun ciIs,
was rejected.
An act making an appropriation to clean the
alleys, cutters, &c, was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Marks, the act rsmittinQ
fine imposed on John Hail was passed.
The act from the other Board In favor Of
paying Mr.. Wilson for work done In tho North
srn Liberties market house was passed.
Mr.. Magruder introduced an act, authoris-
Mr. Monkeys plan, the names Of streets, &c,
at all the Intersections. Referred to the Com
mittee on Police.
THE TIPPLISG BILL-A SUBSTITUTE
Having Opposed of all other business, MIR.
Borrovs moved to take up the bill to s suppress
tipping shops. Many requests were made to
withdraw the motion, and postpone action until
Monday next. but the bill was called up The
mover wanted action at once, and to be done
with the matter.
Mr.. Hill (PresidenD offered q substitute
which provides for going into effect on the frs
Monday IN November next, to suppress tipping
houses and prohibits the sale of LIQUORS in les.
quantities than pint The penalties for VIC
lstion of the law to be fine of $40, or i'm.
prisonment in the work house of not less than
seven nor more than sixty days if fine and
costs are not paid.
Mr.. Hill advocated his BILL ON the ground
that it more effectuslly sbolishsd the sale Of
drains.
M Houston was opposed to any legislation
on the subject.
Mr.. Hill thought laws should be in accord
ance with the age, and as such our present
laws had worked we'll but il was time to ad
vance further
Mr.. Magruder was in favor of any law thai
would restrain and prohibit drunkenness
Take the liquor shops out of the way and the
object would be accomplished
MI Marks wish cd the matter referred
Ar. Houston advocated moral suasiOn. A
man who must be hedged round with laws to
keep him sober, could not well be saved
Nr. Clark wanted prompt action on the bill.
Mr.. johnson favored q reference
Mr.. Fitzpatrick wished it postponed and
Mr.. Hills substitute printed
MI Hill was willing to act now if the ma
jority wished, but would vote to refer
Mr.. Borrows said he was satisfied with either
bill, 80 the object was accomplished, but the
words OF his bill was almost vey6atim from the
charter.
Mr. Bsyly was willing for reasonable bill
10 pass and would vote for, one when the time
arrived
Mr.. Magruder was for bill to suppress
tipping, &C., but wanted the matter post
p0ned.
Mr. Borrows moved an amendment increas-
Ing the tax on groceries which sell liquor from
$40 to $50.
Mr. Hill wished the license question to stand
by itself.
Mr.. Pepper thought that if tipping shops
were abolished, the groceries would become
such, and described the operation. The poor
man would buy his pint at the grocery and
drink II at home, and tho Iich would 90 TO the
hotels and indulge there. Bill would revive
Old-fashioned side drinking; still he was
for bill Of the kind, because the people had
voted 10 nave one.
Mr.. Magruder spoke to these positions in
strong speech, denying their soundness
Mr.. Pepper reiterated his views, but would
vote for the bill when put In shape
Mr.. Marks thought Mr.. Pepper inconsistent
in his position, and said they should pass the
Law, and try IL il would not do good If il
did not the Corporation was not relieved from
acting further
The various speakers for the bill made earn
eat efforts for its passage, but ali were not
agreed to act on il now and the others. who
warmly advocated temperance, being for a
postponement the discussion finally ended in
the Board adjourning, on the motion of Mr.
Borrows, at u O'Clock, having debated the
matter about Two hours
6Cnr7nrOn Couneii-The members ware all
present except Mr.. Clements
Aessrs. kilmon Stewart, and Ruff, presented
pei iJDs, which were referred
he act from the Board Of Aldermen, for
taking up and reIaying the cutters ON the
north side Of Ill street north, between Eigh
teenth and Nineteenth streets west, was, on
the motion of Mr.. Kelly. passed.
MI Busey, from the Committee on Police.
reported bill IN relation to fines, DC; which
was passed
Mr. Hamburger from the Committee on the
lanai, reported an appropriation to repair thu
hon bridge at MARYLAND ayenue. vhioh No.