Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-15

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John R. Queen, rejected, to 8.
A. M. Miller do, 0 to 8.
VIM. P. Locke, do, sto5.
VIM r. Tanning, do, 9to s.
John w. Reynolds, do, 0 to 8.
Henry Yeatman, do, 0 to 8.
Hugh Dougherty, do, s to s.
Jos. Mitchell, do, 8 to 8.
Michael Conner, confirmed
r. ID. Spencer, rejected, 8 to s.
Richard Wimsatt, rejected, 8 to 5.
Jos 2. Williams, rejected, to s.
Joseph q. Williams, rejected by viva voce vote.
A. n Clements, confirmed
Ernest Leffler, confirmed.
Martin P. King, rejected, 8 to 8.
w. B. Butt, rejected, to 8.
j. N. Grymes, N. D., confirmed.
Alden Ritter, confirmed.
Thomas Robbins, confirmed.
Mr.. Callan's nomination laid over.
The friends of Mr.. Magruder seem inclined to
insist that those who voted against confirming the
nominations of the Mayor should give their rea-
sons for 80 doing This was declined. The rea.
for voting they did were as plenty as black
berries, but they would not give a reason on COM
pulson.
On this point there was spirited debate be.
tween Messrs. Busey and Dove, others participa-
ting.
The lower Board returned to this Board the bill
imposing taxes for the present year, with amend
ments, making the rate sixty instead of sixty-fve
The Board of Aldermen refused to concur.
committee of conference was appointed. The
lower Board receded, and the rate is fixed at six
ty-five cents
BOARD OF COMMON CoUNcIL.-Mr. Lloyd from
the Committee of Ways and Means, reported with
out amendment, the bill imposing taxes for the
year 1856 which was read third time and pass
ed. This bill was amended by the Board on Mon
day last by fixing the rate of taxation at so cents
on the 300.
The Board of Aldermen having refused to con-
cur IN this amendment on motion, it was resolved,
that the Board insist on its amendment and ask
conference and Messrs. Lloyd, Albert and McClt-
chem were appointed the committee on the part
of this Board.
The committee having conferred with the CON-
mittee from the Board Of Aldermen, reported re-
commencing this Board to recede from its amend
msnt; which report was concurred in and the
rate of taxation for the year 1856 will be So cents
in the 800.
The bill abolishing the Office of the Commission
of the eastern section of the Canal and ncreas-
ing the salary OF the Commissioner of the western
section, was passed.
Mr.. Lloyd introduced joint resolution for the
appointment of joint committee of FIVE, to nves-
tigate the causes Of the recent disturbances at
public meeting in this city which was agreed to,
pointed on the part of this Board
Mr.. Albert, from the Committee of Ways and
Means, to whom had been referred the commune
cation from the Mayor relative to the tax books of
the Corporation, and one from J. e. Henshaw,
ESQ, on the same subject, made report author
izing the Mayor to employ two additional clerks in
the Office Of the tax clerk, until the LIST of Septen.
Der, and stating that no neglect of duty could be
imputed to the late tax clerk.
After some discussion, between Messrs. Towles.
Albert, Jefferson, and Lloyd, the report was
adopted.
After the transaction of some further business,
the Board adjourned.
WASHINGTON MARKET, July Is, lS56.-Potatoes.
per peck, 80 cents; Tomatoes, SO rs cts. new
Apples, 80 cts Beans, 81 cts; Peas 81 cts. Gu
cumbers, per doz, 20 a 20 cts. /; Cimlns, IL cts.
Beets, per bunch, 3 a cts. Onions, . 8 cts
Carrots, Sets. ; Mint, cts. Lettuce per piece,
cts; Cabbage, 3 a 10 cts Cherries, per quart,
cts; Blackberries, IL cts Currants 10 cts. Corn,
per dozen, 20 cts. Butter, per pound, rs cents.
Eggs per dozen, Is cts.
Meats-Beef, per pound, IA IL ID cts.
Pork, 10 IL IL cts. Veal IL 1-2 cts; Nut
ton, s a 10 cts. Lamb, 10 IL IL cts. Bacon,
l0s1 IA cts.
We see It announced in the morning papers that
the examination of the Fourth District School, J.
Z. Thompson, teacher, is set for Monday next
Two Of the members Of the Board Of Trustees,
being members Of Councils, which meet on that
day, cannot with propriety attend /; and we re-
spectfuy suggest that said examination be deferred
until Tuesday, in order that said Trustees may be
present without Inconvenience to themselves, said
school being in their own proper district.
SECOND DISTRICT (FESALE) .ScHooL.-The ex-
animation OF this school, under the charge of Mrs
Randolph, took place yesterday afternoon. The
appearance OF the school was pleasing and the or
der good, and so far VIC could Judge. have no
doubt Of the teachers fidelity and the pupils' inn
provement. The number Of pupils in the school
is iorty-one; of these thirty-nine were present
Quite a numerous attendance Of visiters greeted
the occasion, 80 as to make the room rather too
populous for comfort, with The thermometer at 100
or thereabout. Two trustees were present, who
principally conducted the examinations. Several
specimens Of needle and CROCHET work, with an
article or two in tapestry, were exhibited all done
In excellent style and taste. The examination to-
day is that of the male department Of the Second
District School, kept in the same building by Mr..
Wison--Ndt. Intelligoncsr
The trial of Daniel w. Jdr6oe, for the shooting,
on the 10Th of May last, Of John r. Naily, at the
Navy Yard has been set for Tuesday next