Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-15
VIEWING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

President in the chair.
The reading Of the proceedings Of the last
Meeting were dispensed with, but before the
vote was taken, Mr. Pepper asked that the
;aurnal should be corrected where he was
yspresentel as voting both in the Affirmative
and in the negative upon the resolution to
sspd a delegation TO the Southern Convention;
which was done and be was recorded as voting
IN the negative.
A comIEu uicatiOn was received from the
Secretary &c the Board reporting, in obedience
:, the Instructions of the Board at the last
meeting, the subjects that had been referred
I, the committee appointed 10 represent the
interests Of the corporation before Congress
during the present Council.
communication was received from the
Mayor enclosing one from Hon. Elisha Whit
tlesey, on the part Of the American COLOMBIA
ton Society, inviting the Councils to be pres
ent at the anniversary meeting Of the Society,
to be held at Trinity Church, Tuesday even
log, January 10.
On motion Of Mr.. Pepper the invitation was
accepted.
Mr. Houston proposed that the Board should
not only accept the invitation, but go.
bill from the Common Council for the re-
lief Of VIM. Van Reswick was taken up and
referred to the committee on finance.
Mr. Pearson, from the committee on claims,
reported a bill RENTING excepting cost Of
dorfer, for selling matches in market without
license passed.
Mr.. Busey thought that in the rejection at
the last meeting of the Board of the resolution
sending delegation To attend the Southern
and Southwestern Convention, TO be held at
Richmond, the matter had not been fully IN
deTstOOd by the Board, and be offered resO-
luton requesting the Board of Common COun-
ell to return the resolution passed.
Mr.. Miller moved 10 take up the bill To
regulate the sale of pOisOns in the city Of
Washington, and have 1t made the special
order for next Monday night; also that the
bill be printed for the use of the Board; passed.
Mr. Smith offered resolution apprOpria-
ting SOC out Of the general fund, for the pur-
chase Of groceries for the relief Of the poor of
the several wards
Mr.. Pepper thought the distribution should
bc according to the population; Sl0O would
lot go far in the Fourth Ward.
Mr Smith eontended that the Fourth Ward
was the richest ward in the city, and needed
10 more.
Mr. Busey thought the word % groceries"
was too comprehensive, it might include
Thiskey.
Mr. Smith amended his resolution, limiting
the articles furnished TO bread, sugar, tea,
and coffee.
After some debate, on motion Of Mr.. Ma
grudeT, amendment wa adopted striking
out all after the amount appropriated, and
directing that the money should be placed in
the hands Of the Commissioners Of the Asylum,
10 be distributed at the rate Of S100 to each
ward; and thus amended the resolution was
adopted
A resolution from the lower Board, asking
the return of the papers in the case of Ann
LapOrte, was assented TO.
Mr.. Smith offered resolution that the COM
mittee appointed by the Board 10 represent
1rta lf h.c
gTess, be requested to urge the laying Of gas
pipes and erecting of lamps on Maryland
avenue, from the foot Of the Capitol to the
long bridge. and also from the -Four and a.
half street, Seventh street, Twelfth street and
Fourteenth street bridges TO south 3 street;
adopted.
Mr. Pepper presented a petition from the
Northern Liberties Fire Company; referred
Mr. Emery presented the petition Of Sarah
a Reeves referred to cOmHittee on finance
Mr.. Busey moved To reconsider the vote by
which the resolution sending delegates to the
Southern and Southwestern Convention had
been rejected. The resolution, after some de-
bate, was adopted. 1t appoints four members
from each board, with the Mayor TO attend the
Convention to De held in Richmond, Va. on
the 3Oth instant on the part of the Corpora
ton, and requesting the Mayor TO appoint a
delegation Of twelve citizens at large
Mr.. Magruder introduced joint resolution
iustTucting the committee appointed by the
board 10 represent the interests of the CorpO-
ration before Congress to apply 10 that body
for a sum u al up the low grounds southwest
II the President ; house.
Mr. Evans introduced bill to Lfevent drains
from priyies; referred to the committee ON
police.
The Chair announced Is It's appointments to
the Southwestern Convention, Messrs Miller,
Evans Marks and Pearson.
Mr.. Busey called up the special order; the
police bill.
Dir. MsgruJer moved that the special order
be postponed Tor two week The ayes and
Ices were demanded upon the motion, and it
Eas rejected.
Mr.. Miller moved its indefinite postpone
lelt, and the ayes and noes being taken it
was carried
The bill from the lower Board in relation to
ne deferred bonds Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
ItLI! Company was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Dove Introduced q bill making appro-
Fr,1tlOn & defray the expenses Of laying flag
.OltTays and paving cutters necessary To the
Completion Of he Western Market; passed.
iu motion OF Mr.. Pepper, the bill authoriz-
~ zoe Mayer to pay the interest upon the
deferred payment upon Odd Fellows Hall.
Navy Yard, was taken up and passed
Hr Smith offered a resolution that the com
u-lttee appointed 10 advocate the interests Of
tie corporation before Congress be requested
l. urge an appropriation for grading and gray
! cling Virginia avenue cOncurred in
And then the Board adjourned
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