Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-20

I0FF1Ci1L PAFBR on THE cf7'YJ

.
Organ in tbs First, Second, Fifth, Sixth, and Sew
B. D. Krorrrx, Sixth street, between New York
avenue and street, is Agent fer the Third and
Fourth Wards
BoARD or ALDERMEs-Last evening the SEES
sion was chiefly consumed in debate ON a bill In
troduced by Mr.. Marks, authorizing the Mayor
to pay the Trustees Of the Public Schools the
isnm OF $500 for the purpose Of introducing the
science OF music in the schools.
Mr.. Miller was opposed to the appropriation,
and moved TO lay the bin on the table The mo
ton was lost yeas 3, nays 2, 4ss ia
Mr.. Busey declared himself opposed to the pas
sage Of the bill, inasmuch as the amount sppro-
priated would be but beginning Of large ex-
penditure for the same purpose. The income OF
the city was less than usual and the expenses Of
the schools already reached $4,000. fthe city
could afford It he would willingly vote for the bill
y Mr. Evans opposed the passage of the bill. v
Mr. Pepper regarded the condition of the Cor
poration as sound az 1t had ever been. He did
not fear that his constituents would not approve Of
his support Of this BILL and should vote In favor
oft sa8. XVI, is
Mr. Miller regarded music as q beautiful science,
80 was drawing; 80 was painting. But what real
benefit would accrue to the children from the pro-
posed measure? Would Il not interfere with their
progress in other studiesi He was also informed
thai the proposed system was defective.
Mr. Emery stated that the system had not been
decided upon He thought the amount was very
small for 1900 scholars.
Mr.. Dove did not believe that one teacher could
instruct {, 800 scholars
Mr.. Pepper stated that by tho German method
one teacher could instruct 500 pupils at one time
Mr. Miller thought dancing should be taught as
well Oh music. N sSEsS s43a sy
M smith had determined to vote against Tie
bill, but If the pupils could be taught music for
$500 year, he was in favor Of II. He thought i
the scholars could be made to love the science Of
music it would be great advantage TO the rising
generation--as a means of saving them from VI
cious pursuits Young men who are proficient in
music seldom fall into evil courses sas NJ
Mr. Busey thought II was inpracticable for one
teacher to teach $500 pupile. There were thirty
six schools, and It was proposed that each school
should be taught separately. He did not regard
it as possible. s.
Mr.. Emery stated that one teacher IN New York ,p
had taught 5000 pupils in one year.
Mr.. Houston said he had always been something
Of musician, and had sat many time IN the fore
castle listening to the Sailors singing the Bay OF
Bscay. 0ln5a Black-eyed Susan, and other songs.
He then related mn anecdote Of Isaac Hill to show
that q knowledge Of music was detrimental to a
mans prospects in life. He opposed the bill on
the score Of economy He was in favor Of ratrencli-
ment. We could not afford to make the appropri-
alton. and therefore he should vote against the
bill. vi f4s 8e
MI. Miller opposed the bill for different reason.
He thought that good musicians were good for
nothing else and that man who was fond Of m,i-
sic was greatly inclined to sacrifice more important
interests TO crafty his musical propenaities.
Mr. Magruder thought that the system proposed
was got ub by man who was music mad and II
it was adopted, we should be compelled to employ
another system to enable tho pupils 70 unlearn lie
errors. ltai a y tl ~ ,f ~
The pupils in our public schools were Of a class
who could III afford the time even 10 attend an or
binary school. How could they afford the Time re-
qnired to learn music He thought the part Of wis
dom was to withholdthe appropriation. s
The bill was then ordered to a third reading with
the following result Ayes Z. Noes 2. So the
bill was lost.
BoARD OF COMMON CouNcrL.---Considerabl bust
ness was transacted by this body last evening" a
fun account Of which will be found in the official
proceedings tomorrow.
The bill to abolish the Office of Commissioner of
the eastern section of the Washington Canal, and
to increase the salary Of the Commissioner of the
western section 800, was passed. a - isiiA
A debate ensued on the question Of the third
Mr.. Orme wanted to know for what cause the
number OF commissioners were reduced. M
Mr. Bayne chairman of the Committee on Ca
nals) said that a resolution was passed by this
board sometime SINCE instructing the Committee
ON Canals TO inquire into the expcdency Of abol-
ishing the Office Of Commissioner Of the Eastern
Section of the Canal, and placing the duty now
performed by him on the Commissioner OF the
Western Section. The committee had performed
The duty assigned them, and came 20 the concln-
sion that the Office ought 10 be abolished. lie said
i've had no particular desire for the passage of this
biil The eastern section of the canal never had
been source ofrevenue, and the Office Of COM
lkxl. A. .ct..o
TIE passage Of this bill would save the Corpora
lion 5000 In the amount Of salaries paid.
Mr. Clements said he had introduced the resou-
ton which had called forth this BILL because the
law required the Commissioners to devote tile
whole OF their time TO the duties Of their Offices
The salary Of the Commissioner Of the eastern sec
ton was not sufficient for him to do this, aud the
revenue of that section not sufficient 70 pay
expenses Strict investigation had convinced him
that the duty could be better performed, and the
revenue increased, by placing all the duty on one
person.
Mr.. jefferson said that although he was mem
Der Of the Committee on Canals, he was not so wei
acquainted with this subject as some other mem-
bers appeared TO be. Since the introduction Of
the bill, he had reflected some upon the matter,
and was not satisfied that an improvement could
be made in the management OF the canal said the
Commissioned Of the western section had enough
20 do was afrnid that II the Office was now abol-
ished, aud the salary Of the other COMMISSIONER
raised, in a short time the Office would have to be
re-establshed, and the expenses Of the Corpora
ton thereby increased
Mr.. J. said that although he represented the
Second Ward, he wanted 70 see the whole city
prosper, and no portion more than the Sixth
Ward; said that II the Mayor would recommend
the abolition Of the Office, bgwould vote for it
Mr.. Clements said that Executive officers often
er recommended an increase than decrease Of
officers and that the Mayor would recommend the