Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-03
EVENING STAR.
Local Intelligence.


The Mayors Communication covering tho
report of the inspector Of frs apparatus for
the month of June last was laid before the
Board; sayipg-that the FraRklin's engine Is
ct the shop Of tie Mesrs. Ellis for repairs, for
want Of which 1t could not be used at the Are
on Pennsylvania avenue on the Oath ultimo;
that the suction Of the Northern Liberties re-.
4uires repairing; that that company have re.
ceived 500 fee, Of hose, which is very good;
that he Columbia has not received their new
suction from Baltimore, though 1t is soon OK.
psotsd.
Also, the monthly bank report of the Corpo-
ration, wherein 1t Is shown that they are in
dseted to the Bank Of W ashington 10 the sum
Also, an invitation from the chairman of the
committee Of arrangements Of the Know
Nothing party for the celebration of the ap.
preaching 4th ofJuly, to the Board Of Alder
men to join therein.
Mr. Pepper moved Its acceptance; agreed
to yeas 8, nays 8, as follows:
Ysas-Messrs. Trstler, Pepper, Emery,
Houston, Busey, Pearson, Smith, Clarke,
(Preident)-8
Nays-Msssrs. Dove, Msgrudsr, and Mil.
Isr-3
MI. Pepper reported, from the improvements
committee, bill for paving squares Nos. 5l2,
SIS, 5l4, 522, 623, and 524; passed.
hAoo. - Ohi W paw tuo S6fIlak0 WAY IIOm
Third to Four-and- half street west, on C
street north passed.
Mr.. Bsyly presented tho memorial of Msssrs
Ouslsy and Others 10 relation to the draining
Of / street north, in the Second Ward; re-
ferrsd TO the Improvements committee.
The Chair laid before the Board . eommu-
nication from x. ]. Roche, late corporation
collector, explaining that in the settlement of
his account, he had charged three Fer cent
- LxA
ton and that rs there has been some cues.
tion - to his right to make such charge, he
has made q special deposit Of the difference
between his charge and the two per cent to
which the Councils had illegally attempted to
reduce his fees, to await the decision Of the
proper legal authority.
Mr.. Bayly, in moving the reference of this
paper 10 the finance committee, and that Ii be
printed, addressed the Board in explanation
OF the letter Of sr: Roche; and, after further
eonversation, in which Aessrs Houston and
Busey participated, it was agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Bpssy, the bill appropri.
ating 5000 to purchase the lot and building,
nov used by the Western Presby terisn church,
tor school purposes, vss taken up and passed
\ Mr.. Pearson moved resolution, by order of
the election committee, authorizing them to
employ eleik.
Mr.. Busey opposed it, on the ground that
AZ buCH VIVA Nd- uONCsStfy llc was party
to one Of the contests before 1t, and was viii
. ling to have his case decided on the testimony
a il had been presented. He denied the au
thorfty Of the committee to summon witnesses,
though they might examine such as came be.
fore them voluntarily. lie would attend to
examine witnesses in the case to which he was
sparty, if requested 50 to do.
Mr.. Evans IRON that committee, explained
that the request from q clerk came to the
fporn Sc 81
minority thereof He (Mr IL was anxious
thar everything should be fairly done in the
committee, and that the community should
be satisfied tina: all had been done fairly
thers. He had therefore cheersully yielded
to DR.. N = request.
Mr. Smith had q, frs. bean disposed to &c.
csde to this request; but from what had fallen
from Mr.. Evans, be was satisfied that the 70.
guest for clerk arose from disposition to
Have . spy on the work Of the commit &c
The committee were honorable men, and had
sworn to do their duty. Il reminded him OF
the effort to put spies in the room with other
oficers not long since
Mr.. Miller explained that i. was not bis
purpose az this time to 20 into the merits of
the questions the committee we're 30 decide
rights Of American citi.ens to the suffrage
here, 10. He had acted as be designed act.
ing, only as q sworn member Of this board
bSs - peiasou' ho @ SlHtA luItucI, tudi
the original idea Of employing . clerk had
been Suggested by notification f.om SIR.
Bussy, that he desired to examine Witnesses
there. There is to be . great deal OF labor
thsfs, az the questions IN issue are of great
Importance BE wished that the bosrd should
pee and know that all Ii at lad been done thers
was properly done, as could be best accom-
plishsd by keeping q proper record. Upon
the subject of q spy on the committee, be
kruafed At mi hing va dsai nd h. don
there vhich aDy honorable man would wish
TO conceal For bis part he rePolled the ides,
and believed the gentleman Mr. Smith) could
hardly have intended what he said.
Mr. Busey disclaims Cd having given occasion
for this request for a CLERK. He had been
Risrn3ersrood If that inference had bean
drawn from vhaths had signifsd to the eon.
mittss- be vas opposed to going before the
committee, and had been mueh surprised on
fsestvipg notiteation to appear In person or
BY counsel if he chose. He denied tho Judi.
eiai character OF tho committee, and their pox.
sr to examine witnesses. He denied also at
the question Of American citizenship was In.
yolysd IL Was one only with reference to
the right TO vote under the corporation char.
ter There were local (wsfdJ ques,ions In
yolvsd, Viii b induced him to wish that the
Export should be rnado on Monday
Gr. Evsns made few REQ srss 10 explana-
TO favor the proposition
Mr.. Houston opposed IL on account Of the
precedent Il bad economy i, involved.
Mf. Miller again addressed the board, ex-
planning that sitting member and a contest
ant had bob asked lea5e 10 present testimony
and to appear in person or by counsel before
tie COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Pearson said that he had gone for ths
resolution originally, but il be had known that
10 Contemplated the examination OF witnesses
before the committee, DE should have opposed
It, ss he did not believe the COMMITTEES had
power TO do 20.
Mr.. Busey declined voting on the resolution,
a. be was unwilling, being a party in issue, to
il1usnce the action Of the Board in connection
with the subject
Resolution adopted-yeas nays 3, as FOL.
lows, viz: Yeas, Messrs Dove, Magruder.
Bayly, Miller, Evans, Trstler, Pepper Marks
AID Pearson, 3 Nays, Messrs Houston,
Smith, and Clarke (PIesiden,) 3
Mr.. Bsvly moved q resolution requesting
ne asyorto execute tao lsw for the Improve.
nsnt OF Four zenith stree; Immediately.
After debate between Messrs. B.yly, Ma
grader, and Pepper, Mr. Busey moved to