Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-28

Board met last mig BIT az the usual hour the Presi
dentW. I. Dove, Esq in the Chair.
communication was received from the Mayor
nominating Thomas Holden for policeman, vice
John T. Bradley, resigned; confirmed.
Mr. Moore from the Improvements committee
reported joint resolution from the Council for
purchasing, for the use of the Mayor and two
boards Of the City Council, six copies OF BOsche's
revised map Of the city Of Washington; laid on
the table.
Also, from the same committee, reported bill
from the Council for the relief Of Geo W Esljn,
for work done on the alley In square No 32I
Mr. Smith, from the police committee. reported
joint resolution from the Council Ia relation to
the construction OF railroad along Pennsylvania
avenue, AZ follows:
Be it Resolved, &c. That the committee an.
pointed TO represent the interests OF this Corpo-
ration before Congress be, and they are hereby
Instructed TO demonstrate against the granting Of
acharter TO any company for the construction Of
passenger railroad along Pennsylvania avenue
unless full power shall vest in the Corporation
under said charter Of taxation and control; also
that the eastern terminus Of said road shall be
the NAVY Yard gate; also, that said road shall
revert to the Corporation at the expiration Of tie
gIaat.
Mr. Huntington moved to strike ont the enact
ing clause and insert the following as an amend
ment;
- Be a: RssOlrsd, That the Joint committee OF
Tue Councils to attend to tue interests of the CITY
before Congress, be and they are hereby instruct
ed 70 request and urge upon Congress to pass
SUCH law or laws as will give to this Corpora
ton fuil power and authority to authorize the
construction Of railroads in the streets and ave
nues Of the City of Washington, and to control
regulate, and tax the same
Mr.. Smith moved the following a, a subx,itute
for MIR Dunningtons amendment:
WHEREAS IL u manifest that parties Interested
are making an effort TO obtain from the Congress
of the United States a charter for the construc
ton Of a railroad along Pennsylvania avenue to
GeorgetOwn; and whereas such effort il being
made with the view Of personal gain to the par
fe< IN n no he ..nA
benefit the City Of Washington or the inhabit
ants thereof, and whereas IL is doubtful whether
this Corpofation has the power to tax the prop-
erty OF the Company, or TO license the rio ht of
way; and whereas, in the opinion of this Corno.
ration, 1t would be suicidal for them as body
Corporate 70 engage in any such speculation;
hssOlrsd, &c That the committee spnointed
10 represent the interests Of this Corporation he
lore Congress be, and they are hereby instructed
10 urge upon that body or they should deem il
expedlent 10 make such grant the adoption of
such amendments to the bill now before them
Tor the construction OF said railroad a. will in
sure tne orPoIaiion Of Washington a reasonable
compensation FOR the privilege asked to wit
one cent FOR each passenger convened over said
road or any part thereof, and that such guards
shall be put In said bill as will insure the promp,
payment OF said amount into the treasury of the
Corporation; Also that the rate Of fare shall not
exceed that which is now charg ed by the omni-
oHs proprietor also, that the eastern terminus
OF said road shall be the Navy Yard gate; and
also. that the said road shall revert TO the Corpo-
IA fol at the expiration Of the grant
Mr. Riggs spoke against MIR Smiths amend
TDent, as It's preamble made certain Charges
against parties which he was not prepared 10 see
20 on tie records Of the Corporation
Nj smith warmly advocated the amendment
he denied any personal reference in the LTeam-
bic, and stated that he knew some OF the nett
tlOners In this case who were gentlemen m.
moved that IL such construction be placed upon
the preamble as had been put upon il by the zen
ueman, that II be stricken out
Mr. Dove did not believe the corporation or
general government had any right to grant TO
any person the exclusive rig hit 10 run carriagr,
along the streets Of Washington The streets
We're common property, and the government
were only common owners with the corporation
IA these streets. Congress had granted 10 The
corporation the police rights over the CITY and
the streets; and II so, " hO was to decide what
was an obstruction on a street. Was IL not for
The corporation TO say whether the railroad was
an obstruction, q nuisance coming under the
police acquisitions or not. The COVE nment Ger
tainIy had no right or power to grant privileges
70 A, which they would under the same circum-
stance. refuse 10 b. and no man or set of men
could either by act OF the corporation or of Con,
2ress, maintain the exclusive right 10 run GER
tha SCI OF vehicles along the streets The cor
Poratton were the largest owners i'm the proneTfv
or the city, and should have larger Jurisdiction
aad u ninety nine one hundredtbs OF the citizens
should give their consent TO this ra;Iro.d and
the remainder should refuse to do IL IN. c1rpo-
ration would have no right to authorize IL will
our INST agreeing TO compensate those obiectiny to
- TOT all ths damage they mig ht sustain thereby
He sbo1ld vote AZ ainst the amendment pronosed
bF Nj Dunning ton, asking Of Congress pow-T
tGey did not themselves possess. Having sold
the alternate squares Of ground in the city be-
longing 10 them, the government had Uarfsd
with their exclusive right In her streets ana h..
property holders.
MI Riggs spoke against Mr. Smiths amend
ment, and IN favor OF the amendment proposed
by Mr. Huntington. He contended that Con-
XIess had night 10 do what they pleased with
any street in the city on which thew had ever ey
Tended money for repairs Personally he wa.
opposed to any railroad whatever along the ay-
ehueI 0ut II the people wanted it, he was bound,
a. representative Of portion Ut them to see
that such power was vested in them with respect
20 IL as would ensure therefrom q revenue to the
Corporation.
Mr.. Clark was ia favor of the proposed rail-
road, and advocated the substitute by Mr. smith
as tending the sooner TO place the same in ope-
ration.
The question recurring on the second reading
OF the substitute offered by SIR. Smith, that gen
tIenan withdrew the preamble, and also moved
70 stnkT out the words that which is now
charged by the omnibus proprietor - and insert
IN lieu thereof, the words Z" six cents Der passen-
ger"
Mr.. Pearson moved that the question OF fare
be entirely stricken out OF the RESOLUTION so as 10
bring the railroad in fair competition with the
omni buses He also opposed the idea Of com.
peihng the company to make the eastern termi.
nus the navY-yard gate.
The question being taken on the third reading
a the substitute, IL was lost-yeas g. NAYS 10
Inc amendment proposed by Mr. Dunnington
clause: "INi'ionai
"Hs'oletd, That the Mayor be, and be is here.
~ Ie9uesusu 10 nave copy Of these resolutions
transmitted TO the President Of the Senate, the
Spenker OF the House OF Representative. and
every inenoeI OF the Senate and House OF Repre-.
sentatiyss Of the United States
Nj Huntington accepted the amends ent and
e' IIi,H was Then adopted; ayes y, nays J.
Mi. smith, from tue police COMMITTEE To
whom had been referred tie bill entitled IAN act
suppiemshtaIY 10 the act 10 egulate the several
markets with Instructions 10 obtain the oDipion
% Tie CofPo ration Attorney ss 10 the power Of
the corporation To raise the annual tag upon
butchers stalls, reported the same back STATING
thAf The committee had been unable 10 ob,.j55
tns opinion otthe Cor operation Attorney upon the
SUBJECT The bill proposes to raise H. t.y 90
butchers IA the Eastern Market from sis 10 am
IN TIE Centre Market to $780, in the NoTtbern1
Market to $50 and In the Western NsTta, y,
gu, annuity After some discussion, the LiIi |
hf- smith also, from the same eommi,,ss =,
pofteu oack joint resolution granting the ns.
sI,rroii,an AZ, SI.ioh OF Judiciary Square to the