Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-19
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The following business was before our City
Councils last night: 60 yirr v-A ''.. f~s-
In the Council, a message was received from
the Mayor, covering order from N. Callan
Clerk Of the Levy Court; referred to the Re-
corder.
Also, communications from Henry Birch and
J. McQuillan; referred TO Aldermen.
Also, n communi Ca alton from John Carroll re.
ferTed TO claims committee.
Another message was received from the Mayor
asking further legislation in relation to the
ing of Valley street referred to the streets com
mitee
Mr.. White presented communication from
DR.. B. Bohrer in relation to d parcel of ground
near High street; referred.
Mr.. Thomas presented the account of John
Boothe, for services rendered at watch house; re-
ferTed.
The same gentleman moved that the account
of John b. GrerDwell be taken from the files and
referred; agreed 20.
The same gentleman reported from the claims
committee, resolution for the benefit of Robert
Guild, Esq, $50 for legal services rendered for
the years 1855 and 1856; passed.
Also, one appropriating Sl2 for the benefit OF
John Booth; passed
Also, resolution authorizing the Mayor, r.
Jones, and ID; W. Oyster to dispose Of old ire
engine; passed.
Mr.. White made verbal report in relation to
the canal bridge, to the effect that the persons
called on for plans had not, as yet, furnished
them, consequently the committee were unable
to make a final report
resolution passed both Boards, appointing G
w Beall of the Aldermen and Messrs. Thomas
and Cropley Of the Council. together with Fl C.
Addison, President of the Vigilant Fire Compa-
ny, committee to contract with some suitable
person for 900 feet of hose for the use Of the
Vlgilant Fire Company, and apProprating $3.50
to pay for the same
On motion of Mr.. Thomas, the vote upon the
resolution in relation to bridges across the Poto-
mac was reconsidered, and the resolution laid on
the table.
The same gentleman then offered resolution
appointing r. r. Crawford Mayor, r Ould, C.
r.. Mix DR.. J. Riley, DR.. q. Tyler. J. Mitchell,
w. II. Edes. Henry Addison, F. w Risque d.
English, and n. G. Mathews, Esq IS, a commit
tee TO represent the interests of the Corporation
before Congress
Mr.. Oyster moved to erase the name of II. Ad-
Olson, and demanded the ayes and noes on his
motion; which resulted as follows:
Aycs-Messrs. Oyster, Barron English, Fear
son, White, and Jones-6
Pickrell+.
Mr.. Cropley then m.oved to lay the resolution
the committee as il stood before composed of the
rest of the before mentioned gentlemen.
And, on motion, both Boards adjourned until
the first Monday in January, at p. m.
We are informed that the work of raising the
suPeTstructure at the Little Falls Bridge is NOV
ing on finely. Two spans have already been put
third. The masonry, It is supposed will be done
in about ten days If the weather continues favor
able.
Pork, dead, in large quantities. is coming i'm
and selling freely at S6 25aS6 IS from wagons
and boats and s. from stores
The offerings of beef cattle at Drovers' Rest
and Fossils, yesterday, amounted 10 about iOO
head, $50 Of which were purchased by District
butchers at 81 5faSi on the hoof, equal TO rs jOd
= net; the remainder were left over. Sheep 81
aS3 IS per head. Live hogs Sass % per 100 lbs
The schr. Sarah Bright, Capt. Noble, sailed
for New York this morning, laden with 2,OOu
Peter
Flour is still held at - for standard brands
Wheat ~ .03aSl u for red, and 81 l0aSl IS for
white of good qualities. Corn, old, Coo; new
in the ear, $50 per Dbl. 3.