Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-05
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

winch Were unavoidably crowded out Of yes
terday's Star:
Council bills for laying curb sto mes on south
side Of squares 513 and 523, and north front
OF squares 49,, 514, SIS; for grading and
paving alley in square 528; and for LAYING q ap
foot-way across Indiana avenue at intersec.
tiOn OF Fourth street, were referred to i'm
provements committee; also joint resolution
IN relation to the removal of snow from the
malls and triangular spaces.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Pepper in
structing the committee before Congress to
urge the opening Of James Creek Canal was
adopted.
Mr.. Pepper, from improvements committee,
reported a bill authorizing curb stones to be
set and foot-way paved upon square 6S5;
passed.
Mr.. Houston reported bill paying John
Agnew for repairs upon Northern Liberties
FIRE engine.
Mr.. Busey wanted to know by what au-
thority this debt had been created.
Mr.. Dove understood that the fire company
had the work done on their own response
bility.
Mr.. Houston thought the faith Of the Cor
poration was pledged to pay the bill, mas
much as expenses Of this description incurred
by the different fro companies had always
been promptly, paid by the Corporation. The
bill was passed.
A bill for the relief of w. Van Resuick was
passed.
Mr. Busey submitted resolution which was
adopted, instructing the Committee on the Fire
Department to inquire into the eXpediency Of
prohibiting the FIRE companies Of this city from
having repairs or improvements made to fire
apparatus on the credit of this corporation
without first having obtained the consent Of
the corporation.
Mr. Busey, from the police committee, made
an adverse report upon the bill for preserva-
tiOn Of order in public assemblages.
Mr. Emery presented petition of W. Deale;
referred.
Council bill authorizing J. P. Pepper to
grade and pave alley in square 49l was
passed.
Mr.. Marks presented a substitute for the
bill supplying Deficiencies in the apprspria-
tion for the W a:hington Asylum to the end Of
the fiscal year. The commissioners estimate
was read, and some debate followed upon the
prices paid by the commissioners for provi-
sions.
Mr.. Busey thought the prices paid were too
high, and that articles should be purchase
for the use Of go large an institution by con-
tract, instead Of paying the highest retail
prices
MI Smith urged that the cost of board for
each individual at the Asylum would be
found to amount to a very small sum, not
more than six dollars per month, including in
this the salaries of officers, &c.
question was raised by some member
whether this included all the expenses of SAL
aries, &c.
Mr. Magruder agreed with the gentleman
from the Fifth Ward that the prices paid were
too high. He called attention to the great
increase Of expenditure. the excess of which
over receipts would, for the year ending June
30, 1856, amounts to Sd. 500
TN motion of Mr.. Marks an additional sec.
tion was adopted requiring the Commissioners
TO invite proposals. during the month Of May
of each year for the supply of articles, and
then the bill was passed.
substitute for Council bill for paving foot
way in squares 534, 535, $50, was passed
The joint resolution in relation to the removal
Of snow from pavements running through the
mall and other places was reported back from
improvements committee and adopted
On motion Of Mr.. Smith 80 much of the
Mayors communication az referred to the
Washington Asylum was referred to the Asy-
lum committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Busey, the Mayors COM
I munication was referred to finance committee.
Bills for grading Twenty first street between
Pennsylvania avenue and street; and in re-
lation 70 Delaware avenue, were referred to
improvements committee.
And then the Board adjourned.
Common COHncif-All the members pres
ent, except Messrs. Bohlayer and Orme
Mr.. Turton, from the improvements commit
tee reported without amendment the bill from
gutter on the north side of T street, between
18th and 18th streets, in the Second Ward !;
passed.
Also, from the same committee, the bill from
the same Board, without amendment, for the
constructing room in the City Hall for the
use Of the Corporation; laid over.
Also, from the same committee, bill for
grading and travelling Fourth street east,
from Pennsylvania avenue to A street south :;
passed.
Mr.. Jefferson from the select committee to
which the subject has been referred reported
substitute for the joint resolution from the
Alderman in relation to limited partnerships;
passed.
Mr.. Walker, from the improvements commit
tee, on leave, reported a bill authorizing j. P
Pepper to pave an alley along the line Of cer-
tain property in square No. 49l passed.
The President laid before the Board COM
municatiOn from the Mayor, transmitting the
report of the Inspector Of Fire Apparatus for
the month of February.
Also, communication from the Mayor
giving a general view Of the transactions of
the Corporation for the year ending Both June,
1855
Mr.. Ruff, from the police committee, report.
ed a bill amendatory Of an act entitled AN
act to regulate travel upon and for the pro-
lection Of bridges; passed.
Mr.. Alice, introduced joint resolution d.
recting the joint committee to confer with
Congress to take into consideration the appli-
cation now pending in the Senate for an alter
alton in Delaware avenue, submitted by
Messrs. Gilbert, Peugh, and others and that
they be instructed TO request that no alteration
shall be made in said avenue affecting the lots
Of the city, las on its present plan,l previous
to a submission Of the proposed alteration to
the City Councils; passed.
The Board then proceeded to the consdera-
ton Of the special order, being the bill fixing
the annual compensation Of the Mayor of the
city
Mr.. Ball moved 10 amend the bill by strik-
ing out "s2. 400" and inserting 80, 0OO;"
disagreed to.
The question recurring on the third reading
Of the bill, the yeas and nays were demanded
thereon, and, being taken, resulted as follows:
Yeas-Messrs, Albert, AtLee, Baldwin,
Fisher, Fuller, McCutchen, Mexican, Pun
phrey, Turson, Vensble, Walker, and the