Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-10

say there WAS . suhacisncy of bedclothss, bui
thought the Doctor could not help 1t; there
were two comforts on the bed occupied BY de-
ponent's and Mrs. Dafby's boys; Mr.. Olds slept
at DR. skinner; on the big boys bed the
uas thin comfort and sscking bottom; on
two other beds there were two comforts; On
Elisa's there were . comfort, two q uiits, ana
o blanket; the children had sheets and pillow
cases on their beds; dsponent does not think
the covering sufficient; some Of the children
complained: Il was very cold before Christ
mae: doss not know how much cover DR.. Skim
ner's bed had; never made it up; the dormi-
tory door was kept clean, deponent swept it
herself; two or three panes Of glass were
broken out In each room; none were broken
ont In DR.. SINNERS room; dsponsnt put oil
ths clothes on the beds that was given her;
she had mono herself to put on; deponent's
daughter Eliza was chilled; never told DR.
Skinner the clothes were insult cient; thought
he could not help it; he always said he would
do better if be could; the children appeared
happy and contented; deponent went one
and q half or two hours day; had car
risd things to her own children, as they
had been used to coffee; had taken things
to Eliza; Eliza complained very much, and
many mornings could not eat her breakfast;
the others did not complain, deponent could
understand them If they did; Eliza went the
9th Of September; she was sick at Christmas
and staid home week; she was anxious to 20
back and learn her book no matter what she
suffered; her brother John "a blind bowl did
not want to 90; deponent did not want Eliza
there but DR.. Skinner said he wanted them to
stay; deponent could not pay their board; q
sacking bottom has weight but not warmth;
does not think the beds had sufficient cover.
ing; her children complained Of not having
enosgh to eat; deponeot brought them food,
which they put in their pockets and ate it
when they had q chance; Dr. Skinner was
pretty rough to John but never whipped him;
there was no fire In the bedroom; the windows
were broken out and are broken still; the
blinds were shut to keep some of the cold out;
some of the children said the food wa, right
good, others said it was not; sometimes they
might have got enough, at other times not:
they would have potatoes, turnips, carrots and
beets; the potatoes would be mashed; the
amount given them at q meal was a spoonful
or two; If the potatoes we're whole they would
get potato or two; when the establishment
was going to Mr.. Kendall's John (deponent's
blind SOM wished to 60; he said, "Dr. Skin.
ner is as good as a father to me-" when the
establishment returned John did not like him
go we'll; when it was going to N street John
did not wish to go; deponent wished he would
in order to learn; DR. Skinner talked rough;
he said John must and should 20 out and saw
wood; John said he would not stay at DR..
SINNERS, and if he could not 20 homo be
would run away; Eliza always wanted John to
60; John had sawed wood when he had eight;
deponent had no objection that he should saw
wood; when they went to N street John was
kept at nothing but saving wood all day, so
deponent took him home; DR.. and Mrs. Skin
ner were kind to Eliza, and she was very
anxious to learn.
BOARD OF ALDERxEN.-The Board met at
the ususl hour last night.
The Mayor sent in q communication an
nouncing that he had signed the bill provid-
Ing for the punishment Of persons convicted of
violating the laws of the Corporation
Also, the joint resolution making provision
for the poor Of the city.
Also, resolution of thanks to the Mayor and
Councils Of Baltimore.
The petition of c. R. L. Crown, for remis.
sion of fine, was referred to claims committee.
A bill fer the relief of the Perseverance, Fire
Company was passed.
Also, a bill for the relief of the Anacostia
Fire Company.
chine to the Corporation of Alexandria, was
laid on the table.
Mr. Evans, from the finance committee, re-
ported bill providing for the erection of
lamp in front of the Northern Liberties Mar
kst; passed.
The police committee reported bill con.
corning alleys; also, an act to regulate the
weight Of hay, straw and fodder, and the
measure Of oats laid on the table
Also, resolution authorizing w; L. Lang
ley to weigh hay, straw, Sc; passed.
The bill from the lower Board authorizing
the erection Of lamps and lamp posts on the
mall, was referred to Improvements committee.
Abili was passed making appropriation for
certain gravel walks In the Seventh W ard.
Mr.. Smith introduced bill to erect a tom
porarY building for the use of Migrants and
psupers. provided the same shsuld not cost
more than $500 passed.
Mr. Dove introduced a bill authorizing the
grading, &c Of K street from the Circle to
Fifteenth street west; referred to improve
nents committee.
Mr. Emery reported bill authorizing the
curb stones 70 be set and footway paved on the
south side Of north street In ffsnt of SQUARE
l0o; passed; also, q resolution authorizing
the paving Of the carriage way and footvay
on street north, between Sixth and Seventh
streets.
A resolution was passed requesting the
Mayor to enquire of the President when It will
be convenient to receive the corporate au-
thorities of W darlington
Mr. Busey offered bill providing for tho
repair Of the Long Bridge. On this subject
some discussion ensued between Messrs. Busey
and Dove, after which the bill was referred to
the committee on improvements, with instruc.
tons to confer with the Commissioner of Pub.
lie Buildings, and also to ascertain the proba-
BILE cost of such repairs.
Mr.. Smith, from the committee on police,
made q report as to the cause of the fre and
destruction Of the Almshouse The com mittee
report 1t to have originated in a defective fue
in the northwestern part of the building
The Surveyor of the CITY made a renort In
regard to the grading of New York avenue,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
g ID Spencer was confirmed as Clerk of
the Northern Liberties Market
Mr. Miller offered resolution in regard to
gambling houses, which was adopted.
And then the Board adjourned.
The PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Board of Trus.
tees Of Public Schools held their esular month.
ly meeting on the 9Th instant.
Present: Messrs: AtLee, president pro tenn.
Davis, Hardness, Magruder, Morgan, McKim'
Pendleton, Polk and Wilson.
The committee on the examination Of teac b.