Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-16
EVENING STAR.
IDEAL INTELLIGENCE.


communication was received from the
49, stating that he had signed a bill to
~ an alley in square l42; also, a resolution
OIr,boTiIipg the joint committee to ask for an
"ouDTnrouriation to light the Mall by gas
~ communication was received from the in
,ractor of fire apparatus, stating that they
Iere all in good condition
hill was passed authorizing the carpeting
ortbs Office Of chief of police.
hill 70 permit A. L. Dorsey to convert a
tain building into a stable was referred.
The bill 10 remit the fine imposed upon John
T Davis for firing pistol in the street was
The bill to remit fine imposed on Mr..
Allen for keeping a dog was passed.
bin for the relief of Matthew Trimble was
referred.
pissed.
omoupt for casual repairs in the Fifth Ward.
The health committee made a report, from
xbieh we learn that large amount of money
has been expended for the use of the poor.
The committee on police made q report rela-
tive 70 the contract between the Corporation
and the Gas Light Company; which intimates
that the company have made poor return to
,be citv and its inhabitants for the iberality
# Congress and the Corporation in its favor.
The committee on public schools reported an
act 10 pay the public schools such an amount
.smay required for their use; passed.
The committee on claims reported a bill for
the relief Of A. Schwartz; passed.
Resolution forlaying fOOt-ways on Massachu-
sstts avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets: passed.
An act TO refund to VIM. Hogan a certain
sum Of money improperly paid by him for a
lot at tax sale; passed.
An act to gravel B and C streets south, be-
tween First and Second streets east; referred.
An act 10 pave and set curb stones on Tween
ty-frst street, from Pennsylvania avenue to
X street north, passed;
A bill was passed to pay B. T. Beers for
work done at the polls at the last election,
And then the Board adjourned.
Cannon CoEneII.-The Board met at the
usual hour.
Petitions were presented by
Mr.. Albert, the potion of j. Roberts, re-
ferred.
Mr.. Fisher the petition Of Lewis johnson
and others in relation to certificate. of stock is
sued under an act passed May 18th, 1853; re-
ferred.
MIR. Albert, the petition of VIM. Hogan for
Se return Of money enormously paid at a tax
He referred.
Mr. Clements, the petition of the Persever-
ance Fire Company asking an appropriation
Of $500 to pay balance due on their suction;
referred.
Reports were make from committees by
Mr. Clements, from committee on ways and
means, bill relating to the Metropolitan
Hook and Ladder Company; passed.
Also, from the same committee, bill authO-
thOriIing the settlement Of VIM. Cooper's &C
count; passed.
Also, from same committee, a bill for the
grading and gravelling of First street east;
passed.
Mr.. Walker. from the committee on i'm
prOvement, bill for the relief Of Hanson
Brown; laid over.
The President, the petition of Mrs. R.
Wheeler, asking the remission of fine against
her son for being found in an engine house
after night; reported.
Mr.. TurtOn, from the committee on improve
ments, bill for gravel fOotwsy in ~ First
Ward passed.
Mr.. Peters, from the committee on claims
tie Board of Aldermen's bill for tue relief Of
James Barnet; passed.
Also, Il bill for the relief of William Hogan +;
passed
Mr.. Ruff, from the committee on police, a
bill In relation to the cleaning Of priYies and
removing the filth of priyies, streets, and al
leys beyond the precincts Of the city; which
was made the special order for Monday next.
The following bills from the Board Of Alder
men were taken up and passed:
Authorizing the grading and paving Of two
alleys in square No. 529.
Authorizing an alley to be laid out in square
NO. AS.
Bill making an appropriation for casual re-
pairs in the Fifth Ward
The biz from the Board Of Aldermen max
ing an appropriation for the support of the
Public Schools for the year ending Both June
1856; referred.
Also, bill for the relief of E. f Beers, was
laid over
On motion, the joint resolution to paw 5. B.
Boarman and Joseph W. Adams compensa-
tICn for extra labor in keeping the Corporation
account in the Bank of Washington, was laid
upon the table
The bill for the erection OF pens or stalls
at The several Market-HOuses, having been re-
tur1ed with several Amendments
Mr.. Clements moved to lay it on the table;
which wa rejected; and the bill was then
postponed until Monday next.
NJ. MeCutchen moved to take M the bill 10
Increase the license on the sale Of liquors.
Mr. Bohlayer moved that il be indefinitely
postponed; which was decided in the afirma-
tive.
Ar. Jefferson introduced resolution direct
ING the purchase Of Little 4 Browns edition
O.; the Statutes at Large Of the United States;
which was laid on the table.
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requesting the Mayor to set apart dsy of
thanksgiving and prayer.
=, Pending the question on this resolution, the
Board adjourned.
MYSTERY EXPLAISED.-Last night not
lew persons were painfully excited, a report
being Incirculationt that one Of our distinguished
citizens had disappeared under circumstances
involving his personal safety, and perhaps re-
moving him beyond the cares, joys and hon
CRADLE positions of this busting world. He
hal been at home TO his dinner n meal from
watch he could, by no means, be induced to
abstain, even on day specifically set apart
Tor I" flISt!ng and prayer" and he had been
seen IN the afternoon in company with friends
Who take profound interest in his welfare
among them was quiet, sober-minded old
gentleman, who, though apt to be seen in COM
pany with the boys" at times, only dreams
o. giving them good advice, and keeping them
og' Of scrapeS in which the unsuspecting and
irtuous are apt to get involved; such as those
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