Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-09
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Whereupon the copy of the poll was directed
To be- certified, and transmitted 10 the Clerk of
the House of Delegates
The committee on the poor reported a resolu-
ton giving 80 ,i9 % to the Trustees Of the Poor
for the payment of outstanding claims which
resolution was adopted
The appropriation bill from the lower Board
was then taken up, and produced so animated a
discussion that the speakers were heard in the
Council Chamber, and all tine spectators drawn
thence to the Aldermen's
Mr.. Robertson urged the passage OF the bill
MT. Armstrong could see no particular in
1t. no irons could restrain. no manacles could
bind the City Council. If they wanted to pass
an appropriation for any purpose they would do
pare an elegant speech to deliver here, and this
bill wouldn't prevent money being expended
Mr.. Bryan would vote for the bill if he saw any
use in II, but he thought that the sums specified
being appropriated, the public officers would
come fully up TO them whilst Council could al
any time enlarge them.
Mr.. Robertson rejoined, comparing Council to
a private individual, who after ESTIMATING his
probable income, set apart various portions OF il
for different items Of expenditure; he might ex-
coed his estimate, but, if prudent would not be
likely to DO so.
Mr.. Bryan thought the gentleman from the
Fourth Ward exhibited much ingenuity in dodg-
ing his question
Nj. Armstrong made some additional remarks
Mr.. Bryan moved to reduce the appropriation
for expenses of elections
MI. Armstrong opposed the motion the Com
mlN>ioneis got nothing for their services and
the Corporation could not do less than to give
them something to eat aud TO drink if they want
ed it.
Mr.. Bryan withdrew his amendment and the
bill passed.
The Board then conCurred in the reference of
the petition OF w. Ii Price 10 the Committee on
Streets, and the proposal of the residents OF :
washington street TO the Committee on Lilo ht
and then I'D jouTned.
BoGrd Of Common Council Absent Messrs
ID
The report Of the vote on tue amendments TO
the charter having been read, Mr.. J b Smoot
rom tue Committee On Finance, reported bill
making appropriations for the public service
lie explained that the Committee desired TO keen
the expenditures within the limits Of these an
propfldtlohs, and thong ht the passage Of the bill
would restrain Council from additional expendi-
lures On the second reading, the blanks Were
hlled as follows, the sunis first mentioned being
those moved by the chairman of the committee:
ExpensfAof the hight watch, So streets, s. 900;
Tree schools, 500; hre department, 81 600
MIR. Mckenzie though that as all the compa-
mes We're well provided for $3.50 would do
w hen we were town, he believed the compa-
MES received S25 each per annum
Mr.. Smoot explained that SEQ was already re-
CURED to purchase the hose, &c ALREADY ordered
Tue motion to fix at 81 900 prevailed
Nuisances T5UO; Mr.. Smith moved to reduce TO
S251, but } SmOOts motion prevailed
Law expenses $500; 500 prevailed
EXPENSES of Fish Wharf 5000; Of other public
property $500; OF due bills s*UO; of elections $3.50
II. -
moved to insert S3.500-lost
Pumps, &c, S5d0; expenses of City Council.
&c, $500; Ienis sloo; interest on guaranteed notes
Of Alexandria Canal Company 1885, expenses of
market square $780, State taxes S3Oo; interrino
paupers, charities, &c., $3.50; printing, advertis-
ing, &c, $500 expenses OF assessments $40
Ward expenses $500 each, with power to the
Auditor to transfer balances Mr. Smith thounbt
that very little work was needed, and moved
800 each; SltW was rejected-aves l. noes not
counted Mr.. Mckenzie moved S3OU-carried
Contingencies $3.50; Auditor to issue 40 war
rant beyond these amounts without special law
The I'D rule was then suspended, and the bill
passed.
The report of the committee on light was then
received from the other Board and c0ncurred in
WhereupOn Mr.. Richards presented IN. tition
from parties desiring the extension of gas pines
asking leave TO lay them at their own expense
and remuneTate themselves In gas consumed TO
the amount OF 81 900
Mr.. Eastlack moved to refer to a special COM
mittee.
MI. Mckenzie opposed reference at all; thought
II the city could not afford to lay more as pines
private persons should not be allowed to do the
city work.
Mr.. Eastlack thought the petition very re-.
spectfnl one, and ought to be treated respectful
lyi the proposition was good one for the Corpo-
ration, and no mistaken ideas of dignity ouIbt
To prevent its acceptance.
The President said there were no signatures TO
the petition, ana that il could not be entertained
unless guaranteed by the member presenting il.
MIR. Richards said he would be responsible
Mr. Summers thong ht the whole matter a use,
less waste Of time.
The petition was finally referred to the com.
mttee on light.
The BoaSd concurred In the reference for GER
tifying the.result Of vote on amendments to the
Charter to the keeper OF the rolls though Mr.
Mckenzie thought IL altogether unnecessary; and
also 10 the resolution aPpropriating S2,i4 "a to
pay bills due by trustees Of the poor
The lacoRic report Of the committee Of claims