Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-03

'oyyespSndsscs Of THs Star.

GEoRsIrowN, May 3, 1858.
On Friday night the Board Of Aldermen were
without quorum.
In the Council, the President and President
pro fsmpors being absent, MIR. Tenny was called
to the chair.
Messages were read as follows From the May
or, one covering an order from N. Callan for 90,
due TO the Orphans Court another calling atten-
ton OF the Councils to the unsafe condition of the
windows Of the watch-house; and a third, re-
commencing the laying Of flag footways across
certain streets-all Of which were referred. From
the Captain of the Night watch, giving reasons
why the wages of John Boothe were Increased
Tor services at the watch house; referred. From
MIR. Tenny, clerk 10 the commi ssioners OF the
sinking fund, covering certain correspondence
between himself, the Corporation clerk and III.
Addison, Esq d; referred 10 ways and means COM
mittee. From John Marbury, calling the atten-
ton II the Councils to the condition Of that pOr-
tion OF Bridge street In front Of his dwelling, and
asking them to annul the present contract for the
Improvement of the same and enter into a con-
tract for Its completion with VIM. Fletcher; re-
ferred.
Mr.. Myers presented the petition of sundry
colored persons asking the privilege Of holding
meetings at night without molestation from the
police or nght-watch referred.
At this point Mr.. Thomas came in was called
to the chair, and presented the following petit
tion; which was referred,
Gentlemen: beg leave to apply for permission
to construct railroad from the canal above Duck
lane, to he river, crossing Water street by a
bridge Of proper elevation, for the purpose Of
transferring coal from the canal to coasting ves-
sells. On behalf OF the 4Ftna and Midland Coal
Companies JAMES r. WILSON,
Attorney in fact.
Mr.. Muncaster offered a resolution fnstructng
the committee before Congress to tn. r. infiu-
ence to secure the location Of the national foundry
on Analostan island.
Mr.. Shoemaker reported resolution appropr-
atiDg S9} O6 for the benefit Of II. Maston and w.
Calhoun for work done on canal bridge and re.
pair OF street adjacent thereto.
On motion Of Mr. SHINES, the petition Of the
clerk OF the commissioners Of the sinking fund
was taken from the files and referred
MIR. SHINES reported from streets committee
a supplement to an ordinance providing for the
laying out and opening Aqueduct street, passed
MIR. Cooley reported from committee on grew
ances resolution in relation TO street east side
Of Market street.
The same gentleman asked that the same CON-
mttee be discharged from the further consdera-
ton Of the petition Of J. J Bogue; granted.
Mr.. Muncaster reported, from the claims com.
mittee, resolution aPPropriating s. for the ben
On motion of Mr.. SHINES, the resolution in.
structng the committee before Cong ess to oppose
the petition Of certain persons for the ceding OF
portion Of Georgetown to Washington county
was taken up and passed.
Mr. SHINES made verbal report in relation TO
improvement on Frederick street
The report Of the committee for the reorgani-
zation OF the police and night watch systems Of
the town was then taken up and discussed at
some length.
On motion OF Mr.. Shoemaker, the second sec
| ton was amended by increasing the number
| from eight to nine men, and the salary of the
chief fixed at 500 per annum.
After perfectng the bill far as the tenth Sec
ton the Board adjourned.
We find, this morning. the following notice
posted up in the collectors office: - All lock-
keepers are directed to close their loo ks at twelve
O'Clock on each and every Saturday night, and
keep them closed until twelve O'Clock on SUNDAY
| night -
fire occurred last night, about 10 O'Clock. in
small double frame tenement situated on what
is known as brick-k HILL owned by Joseph
Pearson, and occupied by couple of families
The house, which was valued at about 5000, and
on which there was no insurance, was entirely
consumed Each OF the families saved most Of
their furniture. The Viglant Fire Conn ~ was
promptly on the spot, but, owing to the difficulty
In obtaining water and the combusti bic nature OF
the building, could render no essential service
The Union Prayer Meetings are to he continued
during the present week. One will be held at
the Dumbarton-srcet nj. T.. Church this after
noon, commencing at O'Clock; at the Congress
street Nj. y. Church on Wednesday afternoon
and at the Bridge-street PRESBYTERIAN Church on
Friday afternoon, commencing at the same hour
Some OF our most respectable citiz. ms are loud
IN their complaints about the polished acts of
rowdyism which were perpetrated on BealI
street yesterday afternoon, by a parcel of half
grown boys and youths, would be Young men
| such as exercising their skill in stone heaving
making insulting remar ks to passers-b y and in
sulting respectable females. Look sharp hone
luis, we have your names and nothing but the
Pelsuaslons ofSofne OF the aggrieved parties
vents us from giving them In full. Some of Won
have been guilty of similar acts of rowdyism
upon this street before, and If we are troubled
with any more complaints your parents and the
public shall know who you are. None of your
boosted respectability shall i'm the future serve
you as cloak TO hde your very disrepuabIe
conduct from the public, and that scorn and con-
demnation which it deserves
The Vigilant boys are out on parade to. dav
and make quite handsome display indeed
Their May ball comes off this evening at Forrest
Hall. Extensive arrangements for the occasion
have been made
Arrivals since our last, schr. Alert STAN Bal
timore, lumber to I.ibbey & Son Nays Head,
Wood, Plaster to Waters & b. Darby; Vslletta
Means, Portland, Hay to Pratt, Myers Il Jones
The packet schr. Sylyanus Allen of Hartley,s
Boston line, is now receiving a cargo of -four and
grain for Boston The Wide-awake towed out
this morning the Arctic laden with -four by the
Messrs. Dodge. for New York
We would advise our police to paw a visit now
and then. about S or O'Clock at night to the
neighborhOod Of the crossing of 6 reen and Dunn
barton streets. The noisy and other disorderIy
conduct OF the boys, white and colored, in this
locality, Is very frequently rather unbearable.
SPECTATOR.