Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-11
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


ing-& the tiGzens Of the Northern I.fbevtie.,
principally from the Second, Third, and Fourth i
WDas, was held at the Northern Market House.
Tu<ineetiug was called to order by Ferdinand
Jefferson, Esq 2" 81
On motion Of John e. Norris, Esq, Alderman
Joseph r. Brown was called to the chair
In taking the chair, Mr. Brown made some ap.
PrOPriate remarks, in which he set forth, with
coHsiderable force, the growing wants Of the cit-
zens Of the Northern Liberties In respect OF mar
ket accommodations. The meeting had been
called together for very laudable object; which
was TO discuss measures for increasing their ia
eilities for market purposes among large por-
ton OF the citizens who were much in need of
them
The Chair then announced his readiness to lis
ten 10 any further proposition tending to- further
organization Of the meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Jefferson, Andrew Rothwell,
Esq was chosen Secretary.
MT Norris moved that committee of Eve be
appointed to draft resolutions expressive Of the
sense OF the meeting; which was carried
The Chair appointed Messrs Norris, Jefferson,
Thos G Connolly, Capt. L. Towers, and C C.
reported the following preamble and resolutions:
whereas some years ago the remote situation
Of the people Of that portion Of the city Of wash
the Central Market had occasiobed the necessity
Of establishing market house for their accom-
mediation; and whereas the present edifce Is
entirely inadequate to the Increased and increas-
ing population and their wants : therefore,
hsSoIred, That in the opinion Of this meeting,
Immediate measures should be taken by the city
councils to extend the present building by per-
manent addition, In order to accommodate butch-
eTs and others.
Resolved, That the secretary of this meeting
be, and be is hereby, directed to transmit copy
OF these resolutions to the mayor and to the pres
tdent Of each Of the boards OF the councils, with
the request that they lay the same before their
respective bodies.
RssOIvsd, That a committee Of twelve be ap-
pointed DIV the chairman of this H1PetinU N w
upon the councils and urge upon them the
cessty OF early action in furtherance of the views
set forth in the foregoing resolutions
Rsso!rsd, That the city papars be requested to
publish the proceedings Of this meeting
Capt Lemuel Towers stated that a resolution
had been drawn up by the committee which the
majority of them had caused to be stricken out
he moved to amend the report by reinserting the
resolution, which was as follows:
hsSoIred, That the proper locality for the pro-
posed extension Is on street, between Sixth
and Seventh streets.
Mr. jefferson said that he was in favor OF the
resolution, but he hoped itwould be so amended
as 10 embrace an extension west as well as east
ne thought ii necessary TO extend SO as to accom-
modate large population living northwest, as
vel q. those living northeast Of the present
suuc:ure; at the same time, that was a matter
which would properly come up before the City
Councils, and u was perhaps better not to dis
cuss that question at this meeting.
Mr. Norris, as chairman of the committee re-
Piled, sustaining the position taken by the pre-
vious speaker; he thought IL mex pedient to moot
tnis 4uesuon. NO doubt an extension either way
would be required eventually.
The people living east Of Seventh street re-
quired an extension eastward more than those
living west OF Seventh street required IT, because
those living west Of the present market had
market In the west end Of the city. At some fu-
ture time, perhaps, there would be a string of
mar ets along h street, from end to the
other. The city authorities had the power to
place the market where they pleased, and the
only object OF the resolutions was to indicate the
desire Of the meeting.
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the new market should be placed, so that in
making the extension, the present building be
not touched. The idea of having two market
houses within a stones throw Of each other was
pTeposterous. IL he was 10 have his saw about il,
be would go for purchasing entire square OF
ground, and placing market house upon it. He
did not believe in having market house in the
street; but IL the people desired il, he would Of
course, have to give way to the majority.
MIR. Norris said that all were agreed as to the
necessity Of permanent addition, to accommo-
date the growing wants Of the people. He wanted
something more to the purpose than the crowd Of
little shantes and stands that surround the pres
emf building, which Were more In the way Of the
dealers and citizens than they were benefit to any
portion Of them. Ii would be sufficient to indi-
cate our wants TO the City Councils and they
would, OF conIse, in extending the present facili
ties, do so with view to the accommodation Of
the majority.
Mr.. Wise could state, from personal knowl-
edge, that the new equestrian statue of Washing
ton 10y Milis) would be placed on the square
west OF this market house, and that would put an
end TO the idea Of an extension in that direction
Mr. Connolly said there was not two opinions
among the citizens as to the question OF necessity
forenlarging the present building, but be thought
IL inexpedient TO touch the question Of location
Mi Cunningham concurTed in the views of
Mr. Connolly generally, but contended for fixing
the locality east and west of the present building
The question being taken on the adoption Of the
report OF the coRUiuee, II was unanimously
adopted
The question was then taken on the adoption
OF the resolution submitted by Captain Towers,
AEsc IL was adopted.
The Chair said that he should select four Of
tue committee from each Of the second, third,
and fourth wards, and six from each Of the poIit-
zeal parties, so as to insure impartiality in the
with much applause.
On motion, the mesting then adjourned
The Chair has appointed the following gentle
men TO constitute the committee OF twelve as
directed by the foregoing resolution: Messrs
Rothwell, Perd. Jefferson, Lem Towers
Milourn, w. Bennett, Joseph BRYAN, j.
Clements, A +. Cunningha ham, James Towles
w. j. c: Dahamel, Benz. Williamson, and 8
Jerome Digs.
ANNUAL MKETISGs.-The Grand Lodge of the
United States, I. o. o. F., will hold its annual
session In Baltimore, commencing on Monday,
the 10th instant, at which representatives will be
present from the States and Territories Of the
MON, from the British Possessions, Sandwich
Islands, &c. The Representatives from the
Grand Lodge OF the District Of Columbia are
MessTs FREDERICK ID. Stuart aud John w HOdg-
son, and Thomas Rich from the Grand Encamp-
ment.
The High Tent |. o. Of Rechabites IA temper
ance organiLation) meets In Baltimore on Tues
day, the 18th instant, in annual session. Geo G.
Thompson Of New York is the a. R, and
Daniel Pton Of Mass, the II. e. =. Although
the attendance is not expected to be large lowing
to the apathy existing among temperance men }
vet the session Is looked foI wal d to with much
interest by the Older and its friends. Vim
Mclean Is the Representative from the District
of Columbia.
The great council OF the / 0. Of Red Men Of
tue United States holds its annual session at Bal
hmore on Tuesdly next
h LOOMS, Nj. ID will reopen his Dental Of
nee on the 18th inst. Having removed from his
old quarters and taken larger apartment. aud fit
ted them up with elegance and convenience he
will BE- prepared with extensive facilities To an
swer the requirements OF his profession His
rooms will now be- further down the avenue No
80, between Zig hth and n NTH streets, and imme-
drately over r. L. stevens fancy store.
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