The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-14
THE WASHINGTON UNION


say that he formerly resided in Baltimore His general
reputation was9ood, 80 iAr ~ witness knowsfli y.
Upon the conclusion Of the examination Of this wit
ness the Jury retired, and the court adjourned.
TIM CoAslos CotScfE srhs proceedings Of this board
Monday night were IN the ,nAin interesting. bill
to establish corporation hay scales and appoint wegher
and inspector Of aud foddu, and regulate the
weight of the same, introduced and referred 10 the
COMMITTEES on police The farmers of Maryland have pc
titioned against the passage Of such bill
The bill recommended by the board OF trustees for the
public schools at their last meeting referred to the
committee the public schools ft
A communication was received from Commissioners
Rawlings, relative TO the unsafe condition of certain
streets and referred to the committee improvements
communication also received from the register
in relation to the recep from Insurance agencies and
the amounts received and collected by the police for
fines laid on the table and ordered to be printed
Joint resolution in relation to the late tax sales
reported by tho committee of waysand means and passed
with the roviso that the amount of certificates taken
shall not exceed 81 1873 &c. and that the collector shall
be authorized hereafter to make sales except for cash
The committee on claims submitted report upon Che
claim of Mr. William ID. Wallach for, certain alleged
damages to the Star Office during the night following the
recent municipal election, and asked to be discharged
from the further consideration of the subject.
the public schools to the council chamber for their
meetings hssa Il { aiAE rs
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TIN GnArsrut RAM.--For forty-two days there, had
been no raiu and the Garth had become parched and
dried up and for forty-two days had citizens been
complaining of the intense heat and the almost fabulous
accumulation of dust There fears expressed for
the raty of the peach-crop and conviction was taking
possession OF afflicted feowczens that vegetables
Il ,Jofin
for the latter misgiyng consequence of the increased
price demanded by our enterprising hucksters. How
ever just hope about extnguished and feeling
of resignation taking possession Of everybody CRATE
full showers of rain fell and there Immediate
oicing Those who happened to be out instead of
complaining of the wetting which they received,
turned thanks and put on dry garments
The appearance of the city is much improved Streets
and cutters cleaner the houses have lost their dirty
appearance and the have become green
again. The trees the avenue at the Presidents and
the Capitol grounds much fresher aspect and the
grass fairly shoots upwards, much vgor has been Inn
parted to it by the drenching which il received.
The effect upon the people is not less observable
Activity and general good humor pervade all classes
and nobody complains of heat fatigue for it is quite
cool and pleseant Fans have disappeared, and UNI
brelIas hidden away for future But this is not
all liberal spirit has exerted itself upon the market
men, one Of whom whispered in that athings
would come down." We shall see.
SPECIAL ELECTION. We published a communication
yesterday morning from gentleman signing himself
Justice. The writer alleges that the decision of the
chairman of the Fourth ward meeting erroneous in
pronouncing Mr.. Mohun the candidate for the position,
of alderman made vacant by the resignation of Mr. God
dard We have doubt the gentleman really believes
all he stated but find inquiry that he has been
led into In consequence of the number of applicants
for the nomination, the majority rule adopted for
the first ballot, and the first ballot only There was no
understanding to what rule should be applied to the
second ballot and the chairman made of the discre
ton vested in him to declare Mr. Mohun the candidate
Mr. Mohun is old CITIZEN who has a stake in the
city, having accumulated means by his industry So
well acquainted citizens with his untiring efforts
to promote the interests of the Fourth ward that feel
quite confident Of his election 1t is hardly necesary to
add that when the patrol called last winter he
Of the first to offer his services and when they were
accepted to discharge the duties Of the place faithfully
A New MILITARY ORGAN .rIoS.--A meeting of the
Washington Light Infantry held Monday evening,
at which there respectable attendance. The
bers of this company totally dissatisfied with the
condition of the District volunteers and have determined
to do all in their power to effect the organization of
Independent Battalion. Another meeting will be held at
8 o'clock this evening" M E Stt
If this movement be more successful than that of
which we spoke week or two since, we shall heartily
rejoice Perhaps it will for the that the visit of
the Seventh Regiment has stirred up considerable mill
tary ardor among citizens, well as opened their
eyes to the ineciency of their present volunteer organ
ization. @+At 'H
DEIlGIrTYuI Excursion. The splendid revenue cutter
Harriet Lane, which arrived at the navy-yard
Monday evening, left yesterday morning for Annapolis,
Old Point, and Norfolk pleasure trips The
pany consisted Of Miss Lane the Presidents accomplish
ed niece Hon. Howell Cobb Secretary Of the Treasury
and other distinguished guests. The ''taut little craft
made fine appearance she steamed down the Potc-
mac with band of music playing and her oolors fly
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Tbs Rev. On. Nicholson, of Cincinnati and formerly
of New Orleans has accepted the invitation to ocate
pastor of Trinity Church in this city Or. Nicholson
will leave many friends behind him, but he will find
| many here who VIII give him warm welcome "a
TRAVEL the Potomac bridge will to-day and
will not be resumed before Saturday next in consequence
of the thorough repairs which being made under the
direction of the prompt and energetic Commissioner of
| Public Buildings, DIR. Blake ,r.,.--.s. ttY
Pfc-Nro.- We understand that preparations being
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