The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24


LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
uSrrED SrArr 1nHAsesl ExrAxsIos Notwitl,stand
ing the inconvcnenee sustained from the want Of AIDE
quaSe appropriations for time past, this Ia
progressing with commenAble rapidity and what is of
far greater importance the structure Is of that massive
and psrmanent character which is appropriate for the
pubic buildings Of great and powerful nstonnot only
composed Of the best materials but those materials put
together in the most thorough and workusnlike man
ner 11as impression hAs become somewhat prevalent
especially in England and the continent that the pub
lie buildings ia this country de6ent In peranence
and sodity Of structure; but this by no means
liable to that criticism Not long since two Euxlshmen
Of intelligence sad education who had travelled much
and were familiar with the public edices Of the Old
World observing the progress Of this structure
when Of them remarked that the character of the
work inferior TO that Of public building In Eng
land. mo, nor la the world" added his com;.snion
similar opinion has been expressed by eli who have
taken occasion to examine this building and great
credit due not only to Major French who has charge
Of the work. ner the direction Of Major Bowman chief
of the Bureau Of Construction of the Treasury Depart
ment but to all his subordinaes and the various con
tractors The granite Tor tho exterior is of very supe
ror quality and furnished by Beas Dixon from their
quares At DIX Island, Maine, where it is squared and
finished before II shipped The mantes are of Ten
marble, similar to that used In the Capitol extern
son which has been much admired The building is
cors:sd fire proof the door and window frames floor
beams and Ill other work Of that kind being ofron Some
OF the basement have been fecoed by way of ex
pertinent and We we've much gratifed at the appear
Of this work, which executed by Koehler Co
OF this city 1t is very aud appropriate without
being ostentatious gandy. The building when CON-
pcted, will have forty massive granite columns similar
to the two which have recently been up the east
front. There only about sixty men employed
being but onefourth part Of the full force but new
appropriation Of half million Of dollars having been just
made by Congress- it Is expected that the work will be
prosecuted with renewed ygor finish the south
front Of the building during the present season
We will add that the glazing and painting is under the
charge of Parker Spauding of this city the plaster
ing done by Brown Soussa the iron pilastex and
columns from the foundry Of w. NJ Ellis Brother
of this city and the iron window and door frames from
w. r. Duvall, of Georgetown
The PoLicR BILL--This bill not disposed of last
Monday by the Common Council Public opinion had
reckoned prompt that there has been
general expression Of regret 1t il understood however
that the bill will positively pass ut the session OF Monday
next The only difference of opinion between the two
boards seems to be on points of praseology The ci
Of Washington anxious to the Mayor liber
the moment Of his Inauguration determination to full
III the pledges frequently announced by him during
the municipal His first official act testes to his
sincerity The msorities in the Boards Of Aldermen and
Common Council obtained their seats with an Implied
obligation to promote the views openly proclaimed by
Col Berret and their constituents will heartily CON-
mend prompt cooperative legislaton We are pleased
to Observe that the Mayor taking measures to Law be-
fore the councils full statement Of the existing ab
ties of the city. The people plain schedule of in
debtene, without the technicalties Of book keeping
Financial exposes often practically incomprehensble
through the jargon DR.. and Cr., ward funds Sc The
tax payers Of Washington swat the Mayor statement
Of outstanding claims and liabilities with contdng sole
itude, for II IL known that he has the ability to throw
light upon srithnecl obscues and they believe that
he has the independence and honesty CRAFTY their de-
sire. The Mayor, understand is resolved, first to
redeem the character of the national metropolis by an
efficient police organization second to ascer ain the
scope Of the municipal resources and lastly restrict
the civic expenditures within the limits true economy
He is and ought to be, held by the public responsible
for the welfare Of Washington and the people Of this
city expect and rely upon the legislative of
the two boards with his Recommendations
PoITrIcsL CLum.-An evening contemporary seems to
be anxious to find opportunity to attack the new
councils of the city having seized upon their very first
act as it to call in question their motives The
amendments to the police bill referred to were rejected
for the that the board repose entire confidence in
the mayor to appoint person the police who is
member of illegal disorlerly club, loitcrer
about drinking houses or destitute Of good moral
character" The councils evidently disposed to
hold the mayor responsible for the appointment of the
police, and were, therefore, unwilling in any way to
stand between him and his Appendices
New VOLUNTEER CcxPAxy-A paper is being circu-
lated in this city for the purpose Of raising new voun-
teer company the necessity for which is very generally
acknowledged As signatures enough have been
obtained meeting will be called and the name uni
FORM and regulations adopted Heretofore the members
Of the volunteer companies have been composed to
great extent of gentlemen temporarily residing In this
city, and il is the object of the gentlemen who are ma
king the present effort to the cooperation of none
but intelligent citizens closely identified with the inter
ests Of the atty. Such company will be an honor to
the city
Tm USiox AcApExY.--The septennial reunion of the
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