Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-06

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
MONDAY, Nov. 5, 1850.

49, MONDAY. Nov. 5, 1855,
Present, Messrs Dove. Mixer Bayly, Tretler,
Emery, Evans, Pepper, Busey, Houston Marks,
Pearson, Smith, and Clarke President)
The President having called the Board 70 order,
a communication was received from the Mayor,
stating that he had signed certain acts for grading
and gravellipg streets; lso, an act to let James
Baylor lay a footway, also, joint resolution TO
have the report Of tho trustees Of public schools
printed; also, appointing day for general thanks
giving and prayer also, for certain curb stones TO
be set
"A bill from, the Board Of Common Council, APP
propriaiing the sum Of $40 for gravel iootway IN
the First Ward, to be paid out Of any unappropri-
ated funds Of that ward. Passed.
A Joint resolution in relation to estimated ex-
penditures Of public schools. Passed.
4 Bill from the Board Of Common Council, appro-
priating the sum Of 1910 60 out Of the funds Of
the Fifth Ward, to pay Henson Brown for grading
&c. certain streets In that ward Passed.
~ Bill from the Board of Common Council in
structing the Mayor to cause curbs to be laid on
Twelfth street, between the Canal and @ street
north. Referred to the committee on Improve
ments. s,3 VI t.sS
Bill from the Board Of Common Council appro
priating the sum Of $l75 for rebuilding stone wall
across the culvert between Ninth and Tenth sts
Referred to the Committee on improvements.
las Bill from the Board of Common Council appro-
priating the SUM Of $755 So, and other sums, TO
supply deficiency for the support Of the Wash
ington Asylum for the year 1854. Referred to
the Committee on Asylum.
Bill from the Board of Common Council making
an appropriation Of $40 for the payment Of the
erecting Of gangways and pens used at the differ
ent ward polls at the last election. Passed.
TMr Pepper thought that so much Of y as vent
to the First and Second ward for for erecting such
pens, should be struck out as those wards, IN his
opinion, ~ didn't go right" Of course the remark
Of the Alderman was only made and meant in 2
spirit of jest, for which he is SO celebrated.
u Mr.. Houston, from the Committee on Finance,
made report in regard to the municipal printing,
recommending that the editor Of the Asnericasa
organ newspaper be authorized to print the pro-
ceedings Of the Board Of Aldermen and Board of
Common Council Provided, that sum OF not
more than 800 was charged for such; also that
the tax sales, public advertisements, and all other
municipal printing be done by that paper.
Mr.. Houston said that the rates charged by the
Orga, were less than that of any other paper, and
that he recommended the printing of the Corp Z
ration be done by that paper particularly on the
score of strict economy.
geS Mr. Smith agreed with Mr.. Houston, rcmarkipg
that the cost of printing in the Organ was from
20 to 25 per cent. less according to their publish
ed rates, than any paper published IN the city and
that he was in favor of the strictest economy in
every branch of the Municipal government. Mr.;
Smiths remarks were impressive and convincing
roing to prove that, in regard to economy, the
paper selected by the committee was the proper
one.
Mr.. Miller wished to know il a certain contract
was not now in existence for doing such printing.
Mr.. Smith said that there was not.
+ Mr.. Miller wanted competition, and moved an
amendment, giving such printing to the lowest
bidder, &c.
Mr. Smith said that every paper had its rates
advertised and that the rates. as advertised by the
Organ, we're lower than any other paper, and that
he saw no reason that the printing should not be
given to that paper in preference TO any other and
on that account
Mr.. Miller wanted the matter laid over
Mr.. Houston opposed its being delayed any
longer; he had, he said, as chairman Of the com
mttee the bill in his pocket since the 18th OF july
last, and he should advocate immediate action on it,
paXf anGssaa TBS gaSSsssge O the y sl at
any bill sprung upon him at moments warning,
and that he should oppose its passage at the pres
ent time. Mr. d. is a very pleasant looking
speaker, but he must be more particular in his
elocution, and avoid playing hob with the Kings
English"
Mr. Houston regulated "springing" any bill
on the Board il was time, high time, the bill was
acted on, and he went for immediate action on Ii;
he could not see any reason why the bill should be
postponed any longer.
Mr.. Pearson thought with his colleague, that it
was high time the bill was acted upon; saw no
reason for postponing il, and should vote for its
passage aor.
mr. p, although he seldom INDUCES in debate,
has the reputation of being deep thinker and
never speaks but TO some purpose.1
Mr.. Miller objected to action on the bill now,
-and wanted week to dohbcrate
Mr. Marks voted for postponing the bill; AID,
indeed, what Is most singular abo 1t this gentle
man he seldom Il ever votes with his friends
generally voting against them lodging the ques-
ZION.
Mr.. Miller wanted the printing done by the low
cst responsible bidder, by contract.
i Mr. Pepper said that the government should set
an example for giving contracts to the oaoest bid
ders--the presenf administration had, however, IN
variably given contracts 10 the highestl a
stumper
Mr.. Bayly opposed the passage of the bill, and
took the occasion TO pronounce Tin his wayl a
Glowing panegyric upon the "Nationdt InteLt-
oenesrS and its conductors The remarks Of Mr..
n were immense; the respected editors OF that
venerable sheet should feel grateful to Mr.. b. for
his complimentary notice of them and their pa
DER for which he win, no doubt, In due time, re-
ceiye the assurances Of their most distins lished
consideration. Mr.. b. also seized the opportunity
of hurting long pent up wrath against the
q Auericas, Organ,n its proprietors and every
body associated with It, He denoupced it as
sking out " miserable existence" and that it had
TO apply for the Corporation printing TO keep Il
alive. Mr.. B. was very eloquent, lat least he
thought so, but unfortunately he got among poeti.
cal quotations and mushrooms, and signally failed
in the impression he intended making. How I'M
fortunate IL Is for the country that soms persons
now in Washington did not emigrate TO the West
long ago. instead Of eking out a !" miserable er-
sstences here they might have been returned to
Congress by this Time, and have electrified either
the House or Senate by their terrific bursts OF
eloquence- we must be content.
mTull many flower Is born to blush unseen,
And waste It's sweetness on the desert air.
Mr.. Smith. In a diguifcd and eloquent manner,