The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-28


and l. streets west which read three times and
passed.
Mr. NJ. from the same committee, reported back
bill from the lower board making appropriation for
trimming and graveiing street north between Second
and Third streets west and Fourand ahaf and Sixth
streets west which rejected its third reading
Mr. M. from the same committee, reported back bill
from the lower board to trim and gravel street north
between 9th and 18th streets west which was rejected
ON its third reading U
Mr.. BRows, from the committee on finance, reported
bill to authorize the erection of addition to the north
market buildings which was made the special order
for next Monday and ordered to be printed with the
proceedings
Mr. SMITH from the committee on police reported back
the bill from the lower board to equaze the salaries of
the police magistrates.
The CHAIR ruled the bill out Of order and Mr.. SMITH
appealed from the decision Of the chair The appeal
not sustained
Mr.. SIXTH, from the committee on police reported
DILL making an appropriation TO fit up for the
Of the which read three times and passed
Mr. s., from the same committee, reported bill i'm
posing tax on free negroes and mulatoes and repeal
ing all acts in relation thereto which made the spe
cal order for next Monday and ordered to be printed
with the proceedings.
Mr.. FISHER presented the petition of W. F. Bayly.
praying payment for scrip enormously assessed &C.
which was referred to the committee finance also,
bill from W. L. Bayly for drawing paper furnished to
the surveyors office which referred to the
committee
Mr. +. also presented memorial from Samuel Bacon
In relation to the auction duties sales of cagoes of
sugar which referred to the committee police,
Mr. BRowS gave notice that at the next meeting of the
Board he should move to reconsider the vote by which
the decision of the chair sustained In reference
the bill to equaze the salaries Of the police magistrates
Mr. Thomas MILLER, from the committee ON health,
reported bill making appropriation for the removal
Of offal, sops, &C.; which read three times and
passed. ..
Mr. NJ, fiom the COMMITTEES on improvements reported
back bill from the lower board making appropra-
ton for the casual repairs Of streets and for cleaning the
Streets alleys and CUTTERS in the first and second wards
After some discussion the bill recommitted.
Mr. NJ, from the committee on health reported back
the bill to regulate the sale of posons together with the
opinion of the corporation attorney to the power of the
councils to enact such BILL and asked the passage of
the same The bill read the third time and passed
Mr. DUgSNaroN, from the committee canals, report
cd bill making an appropriation for erecting foot
bridge Tber creek which read three times and
passed.
The CHAIR laid before the board the summary OF the
ntendan of the Asylum for the month of August which
laid on the table. -..... 49,.
Mr. THoaAs MILLER submitted the following resolution
which was adopted
ResOlOca drainage report
by bill Otherwise plan for supplying the with from
the government water pipes. s.a ...r.
Mr.. MOORE, on leave, introduced bill to regulate
markets which was referred to the committee po-
lice av-
Several bills from the lower board read by their
titles and appropriately referred. ..t
The bill from the lower board authorizing the
structon of bridge East Capitol street the
east side Of Second street east considered and passed
The board then proceeded to the consideration of the
bill in relation to the public schools; which was read
third time and passed.
On motion by Mr. DUaYYGTos the board then proceed
ed to the consideration of the bill to establish corporation
hayscales and to appoint weghers of hay straw, fod
der and oats in the straw and to regulate the weight of
the same.
Mr.. A. w. MILLER moved to strike out the first sec,
ton of the bill which not agreed to-yeas T. nays
g. Several amendments were adopted after which the
bill read the third time and passed.
On motion by Mr. MoHuN, the bill making appro-
pation of to extend the water pipes from the north
west of street north and 18th street west to the
southeast of street north and 14th street west
taken up for consideration and, after e1pana-
ton by Mr. FISHER the bill read third time and
passed. .e.as.gnsa
On motion, the board then adjourned.
BOARD OF COMMON CouNcrL-A communication received
from the Mayor enclosing the report of the commission
of Western Market asking appropriation for repairs
was referred to the police committee.
Another communication received from the Mayor
announcing that he had signed sundry bills. .s .-
Mr. ORME presented tho petition of j. f. Barnes for
remuneration for work in the 9Th and 9th wards which
referred to the committee improvements. =
Mr. MuLLoy presented the petition Of Michael Mooney
for the remission Of fine; which referred to the
committee claims. . ...
Mr. JONES called for the yeas and nays on the Joint
resolutions offered some weeks ago. in relation to tap
ping the mains Of the Washington aqueduct for the ben
eft of the residents of Washington
Mr.. JOKES, from the committee of ways and MEANS
reported back from the upper board bill making APP
preparation to supply deficiency in the contingent fund
Of the Board of Aldermen which read three times
and passed.
Also bill to pay fees incurred in protecting the cor
poration from loss by the failure Of the Washington and
Alexandria railroad with proviso that the expense
should not exceed $3.50; which agreed toycas Is,
nays s.
Mr.. TunToN from the committee on improvements re-
ported back from the Board of Aldermen bill to
time the Improvement of street north from North
Capitol to Boundary street which read three times
and passed.
Also, bill making appropriation for trimming and
travelling Connecticut avenue and street north at
their intersection with Twentieth street west which
read three times and passed
Also, bill granting to T. b. Brown the privilege Of
constructing flag footway Seventh street west
between street north and New York avenue which
was read three times and passed.
Also, bill appropratng $3.50 for the repair of Third
street east from Virginia to street south which
was read three times and passed.
MIR. POWELL, from the committee claims, reported
hack bill for the relief Of Peter Enrich which
read three times and passed.
Also bill for the relief Of johnson Elliot which was
read three times and passed. III. .,#
Also, bill appropriatng $57 for the relief of Richard
H. Gault which read three times and passed.
Also, bill for the relief Of Samuel Stadcop which
read three times and passed.
Also, bill for the aelicf of Foster Henshaw
Mr.. MULLoY moved that tho consideration of the bill
be postponed until next Monday; which agreed to-
Mr.. POWELL, from the claims committee, also reported
back bill for the relief of Charles r. Queen which
read three times and passed.
Mr. MuLroY from the police committee, reported bill
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