Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-21
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There is quite universal clamcr among ths
people OF Virginia who have to reach the District
by way Of the Little Falls bridge, against the re-
movai of the inclined plane at this point. Per-
sons engaged upon the work acknowledge that
the masonry cannot possibly be completed, with
the most favorable weather, In lesa than six
weeks. We are therefore led to the conclusion.
from the present indications furnished by the
weather, and from our knowledge Of the many
difficulties to be encountered at this point in ex
ecuting such work during inclement seasons Of
the year, that there Is but little ground to hope
that IL (the masonry will be completed before
the beginning of the ensuing spring as
A called meeting Of our City Councils was held
last night.
In the Council, a message was received from
the Mayor, informing them that they had been
called together to consider the unfinished bust
ness oftheir last meeting and the account Of Jno.
McQuillan. -
The account Of Mr.. McQuillan was read, and
referred TO claims committee.
resolution passed both Boards directing the
Mayor to solicit plans and proposals for bridge
over the canal, west Of the market-house, on mar
ket space. w.
One directing the Mayor to issue his proclama-
ton setting apart Thursday, the 10Th instant, a
day OF thanksgiving.
On. confirming II. C. Addison and John Shac-
kleford as President and Vice President of the
Vigilant Fire Company
One for purposes therein named, and another
confirming the grade of second alley in Peters's
square; as fixed by Lewis Carberry.
Mr.. Pickrell imputed what, il any, action had
been taken by the Council i'm relation to the in
clined plane at the Little Falls bridge; and was
informed by the Chair of the previous action of
the Board. '' H'-2 ..
The following resolution was passed by the AL
dermen, as substitute for the Council bill max
Ing appropriation to assist in establishing ferry
at the Little Falls, &c: '.-.
Resolrsd, That this Corporation will not con-
sent to the removal of the inclined plane at the
Little Falls bridge until the stonework Is suffi-
GENTLY advanced to prevent any delay in raising
the wooden superstructure. ID. .-... -
This resolution was discussed at some length
In the Conncil by Mrs. Seymour, Pearson, White
and Oyster.
On motion Of Mr.. White, 1t was laid on the ia
bic by the following vote rraN7. -. fr
Yeas-Messrs. White, Oyster, Jones and Pick
rell, A.. "a ~. = , - - - -.
Nays-Messrs. Seymour, Pearson, and Eng
lish, 3.
Both Boards then adjourned.
An individual committed suicide, a few DAYS
since, by drowning himself In the Canal, near
the Little Falls. Just before he committed the
fatal deed he stated to some persons that be was
ment, and was therefore tired of living His
body was recovered almost immediately, but al
efforts to resuscitate him proved abortive We
have been unable to learn either his name or
place of residence.
The offerings Of beef cattle at the Yards YES
terday amounted to about GOO head; $50 of which
Were purchased by District butchers at S3aSi IL
on the hoof, equal to Goa IS IS nett. The re-
mainder were driven on to Baltimore sheen
81 75aS3 so per head, Hogs 1925. Pork from
wagons S7aS7 so, but little arriving. g.