The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-22
THE WASHINGTON UNION,


The question was then taken and the amendment
Mr. WALLACE moved to amend the fifth section ~
to make the salaries Of the magistrates all alike at $40o
per
Mr. ORxK hoped the gentleman would not press the
amendment, they had not consulted the magistrates ia
regard to il.
Mr. Wallace did not why some magistrates should
receive larger salaries than others.
Mr. OKhE replied that they did double duty. There
veIy little service in the outslirts Of the city
Mr. JOINS inquired whether these gentlemen would be
willing to exchange with those on the outskiits.
Mr.. WALLACE said they quite willing u do
Mr.. MuroY of the special committee, and
could not why these magistrates should not be put
upon the same footing.
The question being taken, the amendment was re-
jected
On motion Of Mr.. BoHREa the word captain
substituted for the word marshal that the Office
should be that of captain of police"
Mr.. MuLLoy moved to amend the eighth section, SO
that il the rules and regulations for the Auxiliary Guard
should be changed by placing branch under the d.
rection of the captain it should be the duty OF that Off
Ger to report to tho mayor which amendment did not
prevail.
Mr.. WILSON moved to amend that the salary Of the
captain Of police should the city police and the Auxili
AIRY Guard be united under head should not be more
than 81 500.
Mr.. JONES opposed the amendment the ground that
they could not get suitable for less than the
| 81, 900.
Mr. said the expenses Of the corporation would
Increased dollar making the salary 9AVVO,
the chief of the city police at present received 81 600
Mr. MuLLov surprised that Mr.. Jones DESTROYS
OF giving g. O0a TO the captain OF police, when he
unwilling increase the pay Of certain magistrates $50
Mr. JONES satisfied that the services Of proper
officer could be obtained for less than 81 900,
and the sentiment of the city that it should be
| paid.
Mr.. BoHnrm thought ST 500 would obtain suitable
man. and IN the present condition of the finances
| much the corporation could afford to pay.
Mr. CAsrxMAx said it time enough to consider this
| when the two police forces should be united.
Mr. ORAE and Mr.. POWELL both expressed themselves
in opposition to the amendment and then the question
taken, and the amendment rejected-ycas TO- nays
TO-
On motion Of Mr. WALLACE, the further reading of the
bill dispensed with.
Mr. LLOYD offered an amendment providing that any
| police officer found lettering in around taverns
other drinking establishments in the city unless in the
discharge of specified duty, shall be promptly dis
| missed
After brief discussion the amendment was rejected
| yeas TO- nays 10.
Several amendments In regard to the uniform of the
1 police having been rejected,
On motion of Mr.. MoHux, amendment was adopted
permitting the police to linen coats of the
| make Of those worn.
And then the BILL amended, was passed.
The Board then took up the bill from the Board of
Aldermen supplemental the bill to organize police
system for the city of Washington and to reduce the
eral acts in relation thereto into The bill author
zs the Mayor employ an additional police force not
exceeding forty at $50 each per month TO be placed
under the control Of the captain Of the auxiliary guard
The bill also provides that person shall be appointed
such policeman who il member of fire company or OF
| a political organization
Mr. TRroS moved to strike out that part which refers
to political organizations which amendment agreed
Mr. ORME said it was we'll known that the finances Of
| the city in deplorable condition, and man
could tell the floating debt of the city. He ventured TO
say when they got this bill in the floating debt would he
upwards of $250,OOO. The water question had been
ferred to the citizens and they had voted it down
Mr. WALLACE stated that majority voted for the prop
/ osition
Mr. oRxx replied that out of the 800 votes cast but
| $50 voted for the proposition.
Mr. WALLACE insisted that majority had voted for the
proposition and that lost because thirds OF the
1 people had not voted in favor of it.
Mr. OaMr charged TINT the object Of that proposition
was to FIND the present debt Of the city.
Mr.. WALLACE said he expected this opposition He
knew the finances were in very bad condition. but the
gentleman voted for every appropriation for the improve
ment of his ward and voted against every appropriation
for the improvement of other wards Were they to stand
back when their lives and property in danger Be
4 sides, the force only wanted in emergency He
moved to reduce the number however to thirty to
| respond with the number of the Auxiliary Guard
Mr. ORxE inquired what was the present police force.
| Mr.. WALLACE Twenty eight men.
| Or ORME said it was fftyeight men.
Mr. WALLACE insisted upon his statement, and added
that under the bill Just passed. the number would I've In
| creased to thirty three
After further discussion, the bill postponed i'll
| Monday next--ycas ii, nays 8.
On motion Of Mr.. ORME, joint resolution adopted
for the appointment of committee of two from the
Board Of Aldermen, and three from the Common Coun
Gil together with the mayor to wait upon the Secretary
of the Navy and request him to of the
sloops-of war TO be built at the Washington navy
| yard.
Joint resolution from the Board Of Aldermen for the
| appointment of q committee to examine and adjust
the accounts Of Mr. McCala, late collector then
| taken up and passed.
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