Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

-Stf# kpscnce OF the President, the chair was
oeeupied by the Vice President, w. W. Moore.
nEzQEase .'..
-sSA tp1nnunication was received from VIM. r
Dove, netting Mayor, transmitting a report from
Ia City Surveyor In relation to the cost Of exca-
vaDg the basin Of the eastern portion of the CITY
canal; which was referred to the committee on
canals.
Also, one from the City Surveyor, transmitting
an estimate Of the cost OF placing Second street
cast, between and ] streets north, in a safe
condition for public use; referred to improve
ments committee.
Mr.. Fisher presented the petition of Peter En-
rick; referred to claims committee.
Mr.. A. w. Miller presented the petition OF
Benjamin Hodges, resident student at the Wash
1ngtOn Asylum, praying Indemnity for losses
sustained at the fire in March, 1857: referred to
claims committee
Mr.. Smith presented the petition Of Charles r
Queen, and the petition of Samuel Malkup pray-
Ing the remission Of certain fines; referred TO the
committee on claims
Mr.. Moore from the special committee IN whom
was referred resolution in relation to a celebra-
ton In honor Of the success Of the Atlantic tele-
graph, reported the following resolution:
Whereas, since the City Councils of Washing
ton were last assembled, a gigantic enterprise
has been consummated In the successful work
ing OF the Atlantic Telegraph just laid between
Europe and America-a triumph Of science and
mechanism which Is Justly hailed as marking a
new epoch In civilization by the instantaneous
transmission Of thought and intelligence through
tne depths OF wide and temPestuous ocean, and
an enterprise which, In the service of the arts of
peace will unite more closely in interest and az
lection the people Of the two continents, assimi-
fated In language, laws, and industrial and CON-
nDsTcial pursuits:
And whereas, this wonderful achievement ac-
tonplished by the skill and energy Of the peo-
pie q kindred nations confers special honor upon
the Inventive genius and scientific research OF our
eWu coontrymen, including several who have
ceenW now are residents of our own commu-
nifY:stherefore-
Bk ffJssolr,d, By the Board of Aldermen and
kGUfa or Common COuHcII of IA Ifu of IVo "A.
sssfsns hat IL is eminently prQper that the cit
tBens of the National Metropolis should unite
with their fellow-citizens Of other towns and
municipalities In public manifestation Of their
high appreciation Of the success Of work so i'm
-PoFtant TO the Interests Of humanity and that on
wednesday, the hrst day of September next, or
on such other day az may be appointed for an in
transitional celebration Of this great event. IL be
signalzed In this city by the firing of cannon the
ringing Of bells, the display of flags, and such
other civic demonstrations As may be deemed
suitable To the occasion.
And be ifTsrthsr resoI-sd, That the Mayor OF
the city be, aaDhe Is hereby authorized and re.
quested TO carry Into effect the foregoing resolu-
Non, and that whatever expense may be incurred
merely be paid out Of the general fund
uIsMr A w. Miller moved to strike ont so much
abe resolution related to the expenditure Of
money; agreed to-yeas s, nays D.
Inc question then recurring uPon ordering the
tuition to third reading, it was negatived
81 Ate-Messrs. Donoho, Fisher, Tbos. Miller,
n Ssyss Messrs. Huntington, A. w. Miller,
Pearson, Riggs, and Smith,
xs-M Riggs, from the finance committee, re-
Ponedra OH making appropriation for certain
fncsdssesi expenses; read three times and passed
Teounftte~, reported bill changing the grade of
kNseet soqth. between Sixth and venth streets
.iwetfiH referred back to the committee. IL was
Nh FeR S2 I'd. and Passed .,
.Jstieet wesfj read three times and passed
Also, bill for the relief of 1. 6 Fass and
cshers;S read three times and passed.
Also, bill from the lower Board authorizing
tbe chAage OF the grade Of Massachusetts avenue
.aanS r Hiesnth street west; which was discussed
and recommitted.
NN referred the bill in relation to the establish
nent OF Corporation hay scales, with the sub
stitute therefor of the lower Board. reported a
SnD,uiute Tor the whole, cmbodying the best
afe1fpFeS Of both bills; which read for infor-
nation, and, on motion, was laid over and or
hdered to be published with the proceedings and
the Board
b.. Also, from the same committee, bill from the
lower Board in relation TO the eating stalls in the
several market houses of the CITY; which was
, read third time and passed
Mr.. Thomas Miller, from health committee
rePorted bill authorizing the grading of the
alley IN square 6:S3, TO which amendment had
been annexed by the lower Board, and recon-
mending that this Board do not concur in said
amendment, and that the bill be laid on the table
carried
Mr.. Thomas Miller, from same committee in
troduced bill to abate nuisance In the alley in
square eS3 which was read three times and
passed.
- Mr.. Pearson, from claims committee, reported
ssa bill for the relief of Charles Emerson; which
was read three times and passed
The Chair presented summary of the report
of The lntendant Of the Asylum for the month of
July last which was ordered TO be published.
Also, from same committee, bill for the relief
of John r Queen; which was read third time
and passed.
From the lower Board a resolution was received
OF graduation on the success OF the Atlantic tele-
graph.
On motion Of Mr. A W. Miller. the resolution
Was postponed acknowledgement = noes4
Also, from the lower Board, a resolution was
received authorizing an increase of the salary of
the book-keeper; which was read a third time
's and passed
Various other bills were also received from the
: lower Board, which were appropriately referred
WhereuPon the Board adjourned
60 Common COHneH.-Mr. O'Hare presented the
petition Of John Freeman; referred to claim,
3 committee.
MI Mulloy presented the petition Of D. A. Har-
~. MI Jones introduced a resolution authorizing
! me Mayor TO procure copies Of the Circuit Court
SESSIONS IN all Corporation cases; passed.
MI wallace introduced a bilf to prevent
gaming; referred to police committee IL is as
BE AZ sHaefsd, &c That any person who shall
keeP faro bank or table, or other gaming table,
played with cards, dice, or otherwise or who
sn&il De partner or concerned in keeping or ex-
. hibiung such bank or table, or who shall deal
faro, or bank for Others TO deal faro shall he
punished on conviction by fine Of not less than
three hundred dollars, nor more than i've hun
dred dollars, or by confinement in the work
house for not less than thirty days, nor more
than ninety DAYS, or at the discretion Of the DO
lice magistrate by both fine and imprisonment as
aforesaid
Sec. 2 Any such table or faro bank and all
implements used thereat, together with all money
staked or exhibited to allow persons to bet at the
u same, may be seized under a warrant of noIice
magistrate, and the money seized after de-
duel ng therefrOm one half for the person making
TIE seizure, shall be forfeited and 90 as herein
b<fore provided in regard to mes and the f.ro
osak or table with its implements shall be burnt
See s. That II any person shall knowingly ACT
Al as doorkeePer. guard, or watch or empioy an
0ner TO act as such for keeper exhibitor of
gaming table or faro bank, or shall resist or bv
n sey means or device prevent delay the lawful
70 sfrsst OF such keeper or exhibitor or the seizure
OF the table, bank implements or money CT