Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-01-23
GEORG TOWN AFFATRS
Corresposdesee Of the Star.
6RnnGEHourn Ian

6EoRsETowr, Jan. %. 1855
The following business was before the City
Councils last night:
In the Council, message was received from TIE
Mayor returning the resolutions in relation to
bridges across the Potomac, and giving his rea.
sons for Withholding his signature from the
same The resolution was, however, passed by
a constitutional vote of both Boards over the
Mayors veto. Also, one covering proposals from
sundry persons to build bridge over the canal
on Market Space: Communication from B. For
rest ana pr. {. II. Cragin all Of which were APP
propriately referred. The letter Of Mr.. Forrest
complains Of the high rate of license demanded
by the Corporation for theatrical performances,
and asks modification Of the same.
The account ofDr. c. H. Cragin (Sf5) was read
and referred.
Mr.. Pickrell presented the account of Joseph
Libbey Son 1896 % y read and referred.
MIR. Thomas presented the accounts of Edes d
Pickrell (S5s.) and Burret 4 Mem (S5 y also a
letter from Thos Nj. McCubbin, in relation to
certain transactions with the Directors of the
Metropolitan railroad which were referred.
Mr.. Oyster presented the memorial of Charles
Slemmer and others, asking for flag footways
across certain streets referred.
Mr.. Thomas reported from claims committee a
resolution in favor Of ID. English Sons, $40 o.;
which passed.
Also, resolution in favor of w Appleby, 81 g.;
MIR. White reported from streets committee a
resolution authorising lag footways across a num-
Der Of streets Also, resolution providing for the
improvement Of High street from Road to the
Corporation limits; laid over until next meeting
Mr.. Seymour reported from elections commit
tee resolution in relation to the next annual
election not acted upon.
Mr. Williams reported from the Georgetown
schools committee resolution in favor of George
town schools and resolution in relation to George
to wn schools not acted upon.
Mr.. White reported, from the streets commit
tee, resolution, supplemental to an ordinance
passed November Is, 1857, providing for the in
PRODUCTION OF gas into the streets Of the town !;
which was passed. This resolution exempts
grounds and the orphan asylum from the gas tax
Also, resolution authorizing further levy of
'front.' foot tax on part Of Frederick street; which
resolution in relation to yearly taxes passed
both Boards
Both Boards then went into Joint meeting for
the purpose of electing Flour Inspector. On the
first ballot the vote stood -Sboemaker s CIa
baugh 8; and on the second ballot Clabang Oh Z,
Shoemaker Shoemaker was declared elected
Both Boards then adjourned
An accident of a serious and very painful char
acter happened yesterday afternoon to Mrs. Cas-
sin, widow of the late Commodore Stephen Cas-
sin. While seated near heated stove her dress
accidentally took fire, and, before she was aware
OF the fact, the flame was beginning rapidly to
cover her person. Being in of the upper
chambers of her residence on Gay street. and the
rest of the family down stairs, She made every
effort to suppress the flames herself, but without
clothing; she then ran into the street, where her
cries for help attracted the attention of Mr Kelly
and DR.. Snyder, who ran to her relief and. after
considerable effort, succeeded in smothernp the
hame-not, however, before s.,e was burned in
the most shocking manner, about her body and
limbs. Several physicians Were soon in attend
ance, and everything done to alleviate her suffer
lngs that could be. She is still living; but we
learn, this morning, that her condition is such as
to leave but little hope of her recovery DR.
SNYDER and Mr.. Kelly both had their hands con-
siderably burned while trying TO save her from
the devouring element
Officer GrOts yesterday afternoon arrested an in
dividual charged with having stolen from the
counting room Of Mr.. Ii. Darby, his overcoat
w hen arrested he was quietly taking his supper
with MIR. Darby's coat on. He was lodged in the
watchhouse till this morning, and was being
tried before Justice Pearson when this letter was
closed
The remains OF the little boy, Webb, shot by
Ogle, was followed 10 the Catholic buryinI
ground-where they Were interred-vesterday
by the pupils and teachers of the school ofwhich
he was member at the time or his DEATH and
an immense concourse Of sympathizing friends
Of the family.
The offerings Of beef cattle at Drovers' Rest
and fossetts \ ard, yesterday, amounted to 300
head Two hundred of which was purchased by
District butchers at S3a5 H. on the hoof equal 10
S6dlO25 net; the remainder were driven on to
Baltimore. Sheep very scarce and high, selling
at SIC. per Id. No hogs offered.
We have no change to note in the -four or grain
hdfkets = :.