Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-24

Mr.. Clements, from the Committee OF Ways and
Means, reported bill 70 lay tax of i've cents
upon every 800 for school pasposesI which was
laid over.
Mr.. AtIee, from the Committee on Claims re.
ported adversely upon the petition Of j. Van
Horne, also, bill 10 pay Henry Saunders $425
for replacing the wall, coping-steps, &c, Of his
premises, which were destroyed by changing the
grade Of X street north, between 18th and 18th
streets west, which was laid over.
Mr.. Alice, from the Committee on Elections
reported that they attended at their room, on
certain day, to hear evidence in regard to the
seats In this Council from the 4th ward, which
were contested, and notice of their so sitting
duly published in the city newspapers that, at
the time and place given, no person appeared, and
they offer the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That Alexander Med. Davis, John I.
Clements, and John Ball, representatives incum.
bent from the 4th ward, justly enttled TO their
seats In this Board.
Mr.. Jefferson took the floor against the resolu.
ton and, ut the close Of his remarks, offered
resolution to the effect of requesting the trans.
mission TO this Board Of all the papers on file In
the Board Of Aldermen, relating to the contested
election.
Mr.. AtLee thought the resolution recommended
by the committee was first in ORDER and Mr.. JEFF
fersoE moved to suspend the same to allow vote
upon his motion. This was not agreed to.
The discussion was continued by Messrs. Jeffer-
son, Albert, AtLee Clements, Davis, and Fuller.
The latter gentleman, who was one Of the CON-
mittee, gave his opinion Of the fairness which the
rest OF the committee exhibited toward the con-
testants, and stated that no one appeared before
them on the day when the committee sat, and no
was in favor Of the resolution offered by the COM
mittee
The object sought was posiponement for one
week, and the procurement of the papers from the
Board Of Aldermen. A motion made by Mr..
Albert to that effect was voted down, and the
question recurring upon the committees resolution,
Mr.. Jefferson moved to amend by adding, !" the
contestants of the seats having failed to come for
ward with proofs of their titles to the said seats"
This amendment was lost---yeas Z, nays IL.
The resolution, as recommended, was then pass
ed unanimously.
Mr.. Ruff, from the Committee on Police, report
ed bill to erect pens at the different markets for
the safety and use of live stock brought to MARKET
which laid over.
Mr.. Peters, from the Committee on Public
Schools reported a bill making the regular appro-
priations for the payment of teachers; which was
passed.
The protest of R. B. Ovens, Assessor; was re-
ferred to the Committee on Elections.
Mr.. Fuller, from the, special committee, report
ed bill to change the grade of 18th street from
New York avenue to the Potomac which was
passed.
The vote last meeting by which the resolution
lost which so far altered the laws as to permit
member of either Board to hold the Office OF po-
lice magistrate, was reconsidered and the resolu-
ton passed, after short discussion, by yea and
nay vote of II to 9.
Bill granting license to Rivers and Derous Cir
Gus, which came from the Board of Aldermen,
was passed.
Bill from the same, to grade alley in square $40,
was also passed.
Bill to create the office Of Superintendent of
Public Schools, with salary of 81, 200, was re-
ferred to the Committee on Public Schools.
Resolution to 60 into joint meeting for the cleo
tion ofpolice magistrates next Monday, was passed
A bill granting leave to the Alexandra and
Washington railroad to lay their track from the
Long Bridge to the depot, and from Maryland
avenue, up 7th street, to the canal, was read, and
long and tedious discussion ensued. The only
new thing in the bill was that allowing the lateral
branch up 7th street, the corporation having al
ready legislated upon the subject to that extent.
After the discussion had continued up to ~
o'clock, two or three motions to postpone and to
strike out were voted down, and the bill passed.
yeas Is, nays 2.
Mr.. Walker introduced bill to grade 18th
street from Virginia avenue to Maryland avenue,
appropriatng S75 for the purposes and this bill
was passed.
The board then adjourned. sr,s-..
SHAMEFUL.-Patrick Cunningham was re-arrest.
ed yesterday by officer Burr, charged by Ann Cum
ningham, his wife, and her father with cruelty
beating and maltreating her, the said Ann. Her
appearance alone would have induced one to think
that any being bearing even the semblance of a
man, should have protected her from violence, in
stead Of subecting her to il. The marks exhibit
ed upon her person told too plainly how she had
been treated by one who had sworn to cherish
and protect" What grieves one most, though, is
that the parties all belong to that excellent class of
citizens denominated constitutional Americans, y
by the talented and profound Mohun, Of recent
political reputation.
"ToucH NOT, TASTE Sor."-A young man of
fine appearance, and formerly In Office under the
present administration, was seen staggering into
restaurant yesterday morning, on the Avenue,
beastly drunk. He has been dismissed three
times from employment in the last twelve months,
on account Of his bad and ruinous habits. But the
most affecting part Of the scene was that on an
opposite corner stood a young and beautiful
lady, to whom he has paid much attention, gazing
upon the anticipated wreck Of one she held so
dear, and for whose reformation she would no
doubt make any sacrifice. But, "Such Is life"
CLOSED ITS LABoRs-The new Order of the In
QUESTION lately established in this city, the scat Of
our once republican government has, we learn,
closed its labors for the present The last unhap.
py victim put to the rack being very worthy citi
zen, holding magisterial appointment under the
government and which Office he has filed with
dignity and to the satisfaction of all parties for the
last eight years. We trust that if the inquistors
did not find out " who broke the Pope's stone y
that they at least, know by this time that some Of
them suspected carrying bricks in their hats
and Of carrying something else in their heads, In
the place where their brains ought to be.
ARREsT.-A man by the name Of Letterman
was arrested yesterday by Officer Wilson, and
brought before Justice T. G. Dom, charged as be-
ing concerned with man by the name Of Scheili-
singer, who il is alleged left Fredericksburg few
days ago, taking with him horse belonging to
another person. Officer Mazeen, of the latter
place. came on last evening in pursuit Of the thief,
and happened to recognise the horse passing the
street, just as the Southern boat, on which he was
passenger, touched the wharf Although the
actual thief, Scheilisnger was seen, he made good
his escape from the officers in pursuit, and his
supposed partner in the transaction was committed
to jail for a further examination.