Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-03
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL.
TUESDAY, JASuARY ., 1855

ai'oi tho ieauipS " LUG minutes poii'6 ua'PVN''
Mr.. J. w. Davis rose to personal explanation,
and spoke at length regarding his former remarks
upon the condition of the tax books.
Mr.. Luther r. Smoot, the representative eiect
from the First Ward, having presented his creden'
tails, was qualified, and took his seat
Mr.. Barr presented the petition Of Charles ?.
Coltman and others, which was referred 10 the
Committee on Claims !; and one from the Board OF
Assessors asking for an appropriation, which went
to the Committee Of Ways and Means
Mr.. Clements presented the petition of Patrick
Evans and others; which went 70 the COMMITTEES
on improvements aD4tfsk
Mr.. RUN presented the petition Of Isaac coe and
others which was referred TO the Committee on
Claims. sHsfA asgt,t3t3
Mr., Bamberger presented the memorial Of the
Washington and Alexandra Railroad Company,
stating that the surveys had been completed, and
all necessary arrangements made, which they de-
sired TO submit TO the inspection Of the corporate
authorities, with a resolution appointing commit
tee of one from each Ward, with the Mayor, to
consider the memorial sH
The resolution was adopted, and Messrs. Barr,
Clements, Stewart and Hamburger were appointed
on the part OF this Board. @ 9st9ss
Mr. Davis, from the Committee on improvements
reported the petition Of Moses Kelly and Others
asking for repayment Of taxes enormously assess
ed upon them, with a resolution sppropriatng for
4 ! Y IA NJ
After short discussion, the resolution was re-
jected 3sb @
Mr. Duncanson, from the Committee on Claims
reported the petition Of William f. Bayly and Hen
ny Turner, for the repayment of taxes enormously
assessed with bills for their relief which were both
passed
Mr. Duncanson also reported the petition Of Phil
Up Kraft, relative to change Of grade On Sixth
street, with written report referring the whole
subject to the Mayor. ltl
The report was read and adopted.
Mr. Kelly, from the Committee on the Fire De-
partment reported the bill of the Board of Alder
men appropriating $l67 for the relief Of the Co
lumbia Fire Company
Mr. Duncanson moved to amend, but withdrew
the amendment, and
Mr. Smith moved the recommittal Of the bill. "A
discussion ensued, in which Messrs. Duncanson,
Walker, Smith, and Bamberger joined The mo-
ton was agreed to.
Mr. Clements moved that the remarks made by
j. w. Davis, in his personal explanation, be pub
lshed with the proceedings Of this board; which
he afterwards withdrew Il
Bills from the Board Of Aldermen.
The Common Council bill appropriating 1922 rs
to cleanse alleys and cutters IN the First Ward,
with an amendment. The original bill being pros
pective and the work having been done, the amend
ment provided for its immediate payment. Con-
CURED in a ~ M & MI
An act increasing the salary Of police officers,
with an amendment substituting the sum of $500
for $500 for the officer at the depot Concurred in
An act to pay the Western Market master &c. for
the removal of snow in February last. After a
short discussion the bill was referred to the Com
mittee on Police.
An act approprating 800, for building foot
bridges in the Seventh Ward. Passed
An act authorizing the Mayor to have footwalks
laid across Seventh street, east. Passed.
An act prescribing duties Of the Sealer Of
Weights and Measures, with an amendment; was
referred to the Committee on Police.
A bill for the relief of Isaac A. Montross, remit
ting fine referred to the Committee on Claims.
bill for the relefof II. w. Ferguson, ct al, re-
hitting fines; referred to the Committee on
Claims. "a.
A joint resolution, instructing the Congressional
Committee to urge the necessity of an arinory for
the volunteer militia of the District after pthy
discussion between Messrs. Bamberger and w alker
the latter moved to postpone withdrawn.
Mr. Duncanson moved to refer 1t to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means; lost
He then moved its indefinite postponement;
lost--3 to Is. &a8t E
After another pithy discussion, between Messrs.
Smith, Dncanson, and Walker, in which there
were very felcitous illusions made to the Snow
mob, the resolution was passed 4.e
A communication from the Mayor was read,
mentioning the signature Of certain bills.
Also, one transmitting the report of the Inspec-
tors Of Fire Companies referred to the Committee
on Fire Department; also the new Judiciary bill,
low pending in Congress BOXES
Mr. A. Med. Davis submitted resolution, refer
ring the sameto the Corporation Attorney, request
ing his opinion thereon, &c.; adopted. C8
Mr.. j. w. Davis introduced bill to pay for gra-
ding g street. south; passed.
Mr.. Smith introduced resolution, granting the
use of the Council Chamber 10 the Jouneymen
Carpenters Association this evening; adopted.
Mr.. Dom moved the reconsideration of the vote
upon the motion to fix the hours of meeting of the
two Boards at IL, p. NJ, which was decided in
the negative.
The vote was reconsidered.
The bill was then put upon its passage, fixing
the hour Of meeting at half past three o'clock, p. NJ
YEAs--Messrs. Newman Dom, j. w. Davis
Duncanson, Ball, Clements, Killmon, Bxmberger
Gill, and the President
NAYs-Messrs. smoot Barr, Cross, Ruff, and
Stewart
Mr.. Dom introduced a bill relating to the wei ght
OF hay which was referred TO the Committee on
Police
Mr. Bamberger introduced joint resolution in
structing the Congressional Committee to urge up
on Congress the construction of a sea wall from
Tenth street east to the Penitentisry. Adopted.
Mr.. Gross introduced bill sppropriating $40 for
the purchase Of two stoves for the Of the Coun
vi clhuiDeT.
Mr.. Dom moved to insert " a furnace, y In the
place of stoves,p but withdrew the amendment.
Mr.. Clements renewed the amendment
Mr.. Walker moved the indefinite postponement.
Lost.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. DOM moved to amend b. inserting sl00, or
so much thereof as may be necessary, in place Of
$40. Lost.
Mr.. Clements then moved to insert 500, In place
of $40. Lost sH
Mr.. Dom moved to strike out $40, and insert
S95. Agreed to.
The bill was then passed
Mr.. Smoot was put on the Committees Of Ways
and Means and Police.
Mr.. Hamburger introduced bin for casual re-
pairs in the Seventh ward. Passed.
Mr.. Cross introduced bill for purchasing hose
for the Anacostia Fire Company. Passed
Mr.. Killmon introduced Bill for cleaning alleys
and cutters in the Fifth ward. Passed
On motion Of Mr.. Bambcrger the Board then adj
jourued.