Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-28
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.

GEORGETOWN, April rs, 1856.
The following business was before our city
councils last night
In the Council, Mr.. Sweeney of the com.
mittes on poor's house. reported a resolution
appropriating $500 for the support Of the
same for the year 1855; passed. -
Resolution in relation to town clock, re.
pealing resolution of 18th, 1s49, pro.
viding for keeping the same in repair, was
taken up and passed.
communication from Mr.. John Blackford,
in relation to the same matter, was read and
referred to committee on grievances.
Aidermen's bill, providing for the improve
ment of the foot-wsy on the east side Of Con-
gress street, between stoddard and Road
streets. was passed.
Mr.. Orme offered substitute for the ordi.
nance providing for the election of clerk, and
for regulating the receipts and expenditures
of the corporation which was passed bv the
following vote: Yeas-Messrs. Orme, English.
White, Pickrell, Jones, Sweeney, Seymour,
and Tyler.
Mr. Orme reported a resolution making an
appropriation for the benefit of John Boothe
In the Board of Aldermen, the Council bill
providing for the payment Of the second in
stallment Of the Corporations subscription to
the Metropolitan Railroad was discussed until
10 O'Clock, when both Boards adjourned until
next Friday evening at u o'clock, with the
understanding that there was to be called
meeting this evening.
We would suggest as tho most economical
plan upon which the General Government
can construct permanent bridge for the ben
eft OF the District and people Of Virginia,
that permission be obtained from the Alexan.
dria Canal Company to remove the present
rotten and dangerous superstructure at the
aqueduct, and erect upon the same piers
which are amply sufficient in point of strength
for such purpose,) permanent superstruc-
ture sufficient to accommodate the canal, with
bridge over head of sufficient capacity for
the accommodation of one railroad and two
cost less than one half as much as any other
which can be adopted, and be much less ex-
ceptionable. SPECTATOR
GEORGETOWN, April %, 1856.
The bill appropriating SIS, 900 to meet the
second installment of our Corporation sub
scription to the stock of the Metropolitan Rail
road passed the Board of Aldermen ON Satur-
day evening, and was signed by the officers of
the two Boards The current opinion is, how
ever, that the measure will fail to obtain the
sanction of the Mayor.
The old nuisance at the Paper Mill bridge
has been again revived. Yesterday afternoon
there could not have been less than fifty boys,
youths and mep, assembled at this point, from
the two cities, engaged in a most furious stone
battle. For several hours, stones and other
missiles were flying thick in every direction
from the contending armies, to the great an
noysnce and danger of passers by. Every
Sabbath afternoon this spot is desecrated by
just such exhibitions as we describe above.
Business along our wharves, this morning,
presents quite lively and encouraging ap-
pearance.
We would advise all who may wish to enjoy
rich literary treat, to 60 to Forrest Hall to-
morrow evening and hear Mr.. Dimitry, of
Louisiana. Mr.. Dimitry never fails to give
universal satisfaction as lecturer
The Rev. Mr.. Blox, of Alexandria, preached
very interesting sermon for our Catholic
friends in Trinity Church yesterday, after
which the congregation gave him collection
Of nearly fifty dollars to assist in enlarging his
church in the above named place.
The supply Of fish at our wharves continues
quite large, fully equal to the demand. Her
rings are selling this morning at So per thou
sand, and shad at Sass per hundred.
The -four and grain market continues grad
ually tending downwsrds. Flour this morning
is held at S6aS6 rs as in quality.
Wheat, 81 IS for good red, and 81 40asI As
for good white. Corn 46a4Ss. SPECTATOR.