Daily American organ., 1856-03-25
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

asking for an appropriation for cleaning the streets
aud referred to the appropriate committee Il
asks for $4,000 for all the wards but the Sixth.
For that ward there is remaining on hand sufii- |
Client sum,
Mr.. Smith called the attention of the Board to
the condition OF the btdges over the Canal. Some
Of these bridges were in an unsafe condition Fl
The Mayor was authorized to make temporary
loan Of 81 900 to pay for the steam dredging ma
chine.
Mr.. Houston reported an act for the payment Of
the salary Of the Commissioner Of Health II ap-
propriates $685. 66 for his salary to the soth of
June next
The sum Of $2oo was appropriated to grade and
gravel Fourth street east.
Mr.. Houston addressed few remarks to the
Temperance members on the subject of water. In
the Fifth Ward about four out of five of the pumps
were out of order. He had seen 4 new pump,
which was one Of the best inventions of the age
He wished to try one of these pumps. 1t could
be put in the well for so cents foot. He wished
to have the Mayor authorized to place one of Pol
leys pumps in . convenient place, and offered
resolution to that effect. 1t appropriates 800 for
that purpose, Or as much thereof as may be neces
sary provided, on examination and trial the Mayor
may deem it expedient.
Mr.. Busey opposed the resolution on the score
of expense He thought the inventor would be
willing TO pay the expense himself
Mr.. Miller was of the, opinion that the pump
might be tested by the Mayor; and IL his report
should be favorable, the Boards might adopt the
Improvement and pay the cost Of the trial
Mr.. Houston stated that the agent was here for
the purpose of selling the right to use the pumps,
and probably had already disposed of it, If he had,
he presumed the trial would soon be made. All
that he desired was that the experiment should be
made, and in the cheapest mode practicable.
Mr. Busey offered an amendment authorizing
committee of the Board to make an experiment
with the pump, and report to the Board.
Mr. Pepper knew there was general complaint
of the want Of water and in his opinion relief ought
to be provided.
Mr. Miller advocated tie amendment Of Mr.. Bu-
In connection with this subject, he remarked that
there was very important spring on 18th street,
which in very insecure condition, and requir4
ed arching oter. He called the attention of the
Board to the matter
The amendment Of Mr.. Busey was adopted.
BOARD OF COMMON CoUNcIL.--Leave was grant
ed to Spalding h Rogers to exhibit their Circus in
Centre Market Space.
Mr.. Towes introduced a Joint resolution author
izing the committee before Congress to ask that
body to grant this Corporation power to levy port
charges
Mr.. Towes thought If the Corporation could get
this power they could realize $4,OO0 or $1,000 per
annum. All wharfage paid here is paid by the
consignees of the cargo, and the owner or master
of the vessel paid nothing for the privilege of ira
ding at our wharves. The power asked for had
been granted to several States, and he thought
there would be no difficulty in getting the power.
The resolution was appropriately referred.
Mr.. Walker, from the select committee to devise
ways and means for the erection of new Centre
Market-house, made lengthy report on the sub
ject; which was read and ordered to be printed
with the proceedings.
Mr.. AtLee offered joint resolution asking Con-
gress to authorize the Corporation to issue stock
to the amount Of $3.50, O,eOo at per cent interest,
that the rents, leases, &c arising from the use Of
the new market should be set aside for its redemp-
ton. ,. .-.s a. l
Made the special order for Monday next
After the transaction of some further business,
the Board adjourned
Mr.. FoRREsr. The National was crowded last
night in every part, and Mr. Forrest was enthusi
astically welcomed The play was Bulwer's great
masterpiece, Richeleu, and never did the great
American tragedian appear to better advantage
than In his mastery delneation of the old Cardi-
nal
Mrs. Davenport, as Julie, formed most attrac
tive feature Of the performance. She is an actress
of great beauty, and never fails to play her role
with spirit and effect. f
MI. Davenport, as Francois, was warmly ap-
plauded, and the whole play was capitally per-
formed H
Mr.. Forrest appears tonight as Hamlet, with
Mrs. Davenport as Ophela. Seats should be Sc
cured at an early hour, during Mr.. Forests en-
gagement, rs the Theatre will be crowded every
night.
The BRrD0Es.---In the Senate yesterday the
items reported by the Committee of Finance for
the repairs of Potomac bridge and the bridges
over the Eastern Branch were rejected, after some
discussion to the effect of the former upon the
business of Washington and Georgetown. 1t can
scarcely be inferred, says the Entelligencer, from
this vote IN a thin Senate, that Congress intends
to abandon its guardianship over these structures
or to give them up to the Corporation of Wash
ington in dilapidated condition.
MISS CLARA XEAN.--The complimentary benefit
rendered to Miss Clara Kean, and accepted by that
charming vocalist, takes place this evening at Ca
tusi's Saloon. BY referring to our advertising col
limns it will be seen that the entertainments pro-
vided for the occasion are Of highly attractive
character.
SPEECH or Hon. john s. CARLILE--Mr Carlile,
the able and popular Member Of Congress from
tho Arierican district of Virginia addressed large
and enthusiastic meeting of the Americana of this
city at their Hail. in Seventh streets Mr.. Carhle
is remarkably forcibe and eloquent speaker, and
bis speech last night was of the most efficient
of the campaign.
The BALL of the Columbia Fire Company at the
City Assembly Rooms last night was fully attend
ed. The music was of an excellent character, and
the festivities were protracted till late hour.
CENTRE MARKET.-The market was well suppli-
ed with fish, fruit, meat, and vegetables. Prices
are not higher than usual.
CoAL.--A supply Of Cumberland coal has been
received by many Of our principal dealers.
MARCH WEATHER.-The wind to-day was very
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