Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-15
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
Jurisprudence of The Star.

GEoRGErowN, August Is, 1857.
.OH City Councils met last night. In the Coun
Gil communication was received from the Mayor
covering letters from Mr.. Maulsby, President OF
the Canal Company, Henry Reaver. Esq and an
account of VIM. III, Fletcher for Sl73 Al for work
done on streets in 1853, certified as being correct
by the late Mayor, and calling the attention of the
Councils to the upper road leading to the Little
Falls bridge; referred
Also, one Withholding his signature from the
resolutions in relation to his veto Of the resou-
tons repeating part OF certain ordinances in rela-
tion to free turnpike leading to the Little Falls
brige; this communication was referred to the
the veto Of the Mayor La the Council, however,
the Mayor was sustained by a majority of four for
the veto and three against It
a communication was read from Mr. Maulsby,
in relation to canal bridges also, one from JUS
tlee ii. Reaver, rendering his resignation as a DO
lice magistrate, which were referred to the Board
OF Aldermen, VIII, the resignation of Mr.. Reaver
was withdrawn.
petition was received from Mr. John Paxton.
asking the Corporation to cause nuisance to be
abated; referred to streets committee
Recorder Ould, to whom had been referred the
account of Justice Reaver for official service re-
ported the same to be correct, which was AFTER
wards passed by both Boards and signed.
Mr.. White reported, from the streets commit
tee, resolution appropratng 800 for the re- pair
OF the lower road leading to Little Falls bridge,
which passed both Boards
Mr.. Thomas reported, from the claims commit
tee, resolution in favor OF John \. Smith for
court fees and resolution In favor of the estate of
u. VI l.inthicum; passed both Boards
Mr. White offered a resolution, which passed
authOrising the committee on streets to employ
some competent person to measure and estimate
the cost OF nag footway in front of engine house,
Mr. Seymour, from the special committee 10
whom was referred the ordinance authorship a
subscription to the Alexandria, Loudon and
Hampshire Railroad, reported back the same
with an amendment, which was passed, and the
amendment cOncurred in by the Aldermen.
Mr. Oyster reported an ordinance which passed,
appropr1ating StOO for the erection OF a suitable
house for the accommodation of the nigh watch
The Aldermen PASSED substitute for the same,
anthorsing the hitting up OF portion Of Tie lower
floor of the engine house for the purpose which
was rejected by the Council.
On motion OF the same gentleman, the Mayor
was requested to procure estimates for the repai!
Of the break In the new road
resolution passed both Boards in relation 10
proceedings before notwithstanding away with
the necessity for obtaining an order from the
Mayor before Issuing Corporation warrant
resolution also passed both Boards authori-
zing the Mayor to have substantial fence on the
east and west sides Of the break in the new road
Aldermen's bill appointing delegates to the
Southern Convention was taken up and passed
Also, bill authorizing the altering the grade
OF Frederick street, south of the canal
A resolution passed the Board Of Aldermen an
thOrizing the Mayor and Clerk TO issue certificates
of Corporation stock to the amount of 81 $40 TO
inarket-house, Jefferson, Washington, and q reen
streets; said stock TO be refunded by an exchange
OF the repair bonds Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
lanai Company. la the Council II was referred
| ~ streets committee.
| Aief an interchange OF messages between the
boa,hs, resolving to adjourn sine die on next
Liddy hlght, at III O'Clock they adjourned
D%ihy 10 the great length Of time required TO
MI the Ievei OF the canal, thoroughly the laden
boats, which have been detained by the breaks,
arrive but slowly. Up to the time of cIosing tLis
| letter, but seven have got in '"'S
In our nSuse: Yesterday, of the trial trips of the
propeller Cathcart To Cumberland Il sbouId have
read ''inside Of ten days - instead OF two
Yesterday and the day be fore " old Sci; seene,
to be In full bloom, and, from Indications Ills
morning. to-day will clap the climax. Ar five
O'Clock this morning the mercury stood at So in
the shade.
The offerings Of beef cattle at Drovers' Rest and
Fosset's yards, yesterday, amounted TO 6UD head.
80 Of which Were purchased by District butchers
at - 5Oa4 IS on the hOof equal TO S7a9 so metz 800
were driven 10 Baltimore. and 80 left over Old
sheep and lambs Slab per head, quality inferior
The only arrival OF moment since our last re-
port is the schooner Santee, Ireland, flom Phila-
delPhia, with coal to Boyce, Taylor Il Co.
Nothing wodhy Of note stirring In the -four or
gam ma kets. .. SPECTATOR.