Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-01
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Communications from the Mayor were re-
ceiyed, and, with various petitions, were ap-
propristely referred.
the resolution in relation to the late ponce OIL
the city.
Mr.. Busey moved that the question be post
poned in order that the Mayor nominatisns
might be taken up; postponed.
Prior to proceeding to vote on the nomina-
tions, Mr.. Busey stated the course of action he
should pursue on the nominations de should
make no fsctious opposition. The competency
of the nominee would be the main question
In deciding his vote, with one or two excep-
lions. He would not vote for any man who
had changed his politics day or two before
the election for the purpose of getting office.
The vote being taken on the nomination of
James NJ. Carlisle, for Corporation Attorney,
he received IA votes, and was declared to be
confirmed unanimously.
Z j. Klopfer was confirmed as Bookkeeper
by vote of 10 to 4.
The nomination of Andrew j Locke was
rejected by vote Of 10 to A
Mr.. Dove inquired what the objection was
to the nominee? Why didn't the opposition
come out openly and state their grounds Of
opposition. He objected to this fighting in the
bush.
Mr. Busey said no threats Of chastisement,
which he understood had been made, would
inee was in bad health, and he was evidently
unfit for the Office.
Mr. Dove said il had been the custom here.
tofore, when changes have been made, to have
a committee of investigation, and contended
that it was the proper course in this case. He
would like to hear q repetition Of Mr.. Busey's
remarks about threats
Mr. Busey replied that he didn't allude to
him, (Mr Dove
Mr.. Dove gave notice Of q motion of recon
sideratiOn of the rejection of Mr.. Locke at the
next meeting.
The nomination of Joseph E. Rawlings, as
Commissioner Of Improvements in the first dis
trict was rejected by vote of 10 to A
Mr. Dove gave notice Of reconsideration at
the next meeting.
Mr.. Busey gave as a reason for voting against
the nominee that he had changed his politics
lately.
Mr. Smith said he would very frankly state
that he objected ts the nominee on the ground
that he had belonged lately to the American
party. He might make very good officer for
aught he knew.
the nominee being raised against him. He
thought he was not so badly tainted by his
late associations but that he might reform
(Lsughter.)
Mr. Dove stated that Mr.. Rawlings had
Withdrawn from the Know Nothings some
time ago.
The nomination of R. B. Owens, as Com
missioner of the Second District, was rejected
by vote Of 3 to 5
The nomination of Thomas g. Barrett, as
Commissioner of the Third District, was re-
jected by vote of to ).
MIR. Busey said he had no charge of incom-
potency to make against Mr. Barret, but he
considered it an outrage to bring a citizen
from another Ward to fill the most important
Office in the Fifth and Sixth Wards
Mr. Moore expressed hope that some one
who had voted in the negative would make q
motion to reconsider in the case of Owens,
and Mr.. Houston thereupon made that motion
The nomination of James Espey, as Com
missioner Of the Fourth District, was confirmed
unanimously, whereupon some laughter en-
sued In consequence of an intimation upon
the part of the anti-Know Nothings, that the
vote looked suspicious, and as if Mr. Espey
must be a member Of the Order.
George II. Fulmer was confirmed as Com
missioner of the Washington Asylum by a
vote Of 5 to 8.
W Bruner, for the same position, was con-
frmed unanimously, Mr.. Smith being excused
from voting.
Mr. Busey gave notice of motion to recon.
slider the vote by which Mr.. Fulmer had been
confirmed.
Eff. Queen was confirmed by a vote of 8
toe
Mr.. Evans asked and was excused from
voting on this nomination.
DIR. Bsyly moved to excuse him for the bal
ance Of the evening. Laughter
The nomination CT John r Queen, as In.
tendant Of the Asylum, was rejected by a vote
Of 10 to 4.
Mr.. Bayly gave notice of a reconsideration
of the vote.
The nomination of A. W. Miller, M. D., as
Physician of the Asylum, was rejected by a
vote of 10 to 4
MIR. Miller gave notice Of reconsideration.
Joseph Cross was confirmed as Commissioner
Of Canal by vote of 9 to 8. William Wise
do, was confirmed by a vote Of 8 to g.
Mr.. Emery, having voted in the negative
on Mr.. Wise's appointment, asked leave to
change his vote, he believing Mr. Wise to be
good man and well qualified for the situa-
ton.
Mr.. Emery's vote being changed, the vote
on the confirmation of Mr.. Wise was an
nounced as standing . to 5.
Hiram Ritchey was confirmed as Sealer OF
Weights and Measures by q vote of 9 to ).
Jos. w. Martin was unanimously confirmed
as Inspector Of Fire Apparatus.
The question coming up on the nomination
OF James W. Baggott, as Chief Of Police, Mr.
Smith said that the bill before the Board
wruld, if passed, materially change the police
system, and he thought the nomination had
Detter DC lalO over.
Mr.. Miller thought they / al better confirm
Mr. Baggott, and then legislste him out again
If necessary.
Mr.. Busey thought it was necessary they
should elect somebody.
The question being taken the nomination
was rejected by a vote Of to 8.
Mr.. Dove gave notice Of reconsideration.
x II. Digges was confirmed as Police Con
stable Of the First Ward by vote of IL to
j. I. May, same Office, same Ward, was re-
jected by vote Of to 6.
Mr. Dove gave notice Of reconsideration.
Joseph Williamson was confirmed as Police
Constable Of the Second Ward, by q vote of
III TO 3.
W. II. Tanning was rejected for same by
vote of 9 to 4.
Mr.. Bayly gave notice Of reconsideration.
Mr.. Houston gave notice of reconsideration
Of the vote by which Joseph Williamson had
been confirmed
On motion Of Mr.. Busey, the nomination of
John W. Reynolds, as Police Constable in the
Third Ward was laid over
William 5. Ross, same Ward, same Office,