Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-04-06
GEORG EFT o W N.
Correspondence of The Star.

GBoRsETowN, April 5, tSss.
The last week being the close of Lent, services
CT the most solemn and impressive character
were had each day in both Of our Episcopal, and
Trinity Catholic churches, which were regularly
attended by large congregations at each place.
The daily union PRAYER meetings were also kept
up during the entire week at the Dumbarton
street Nj. T.. Church. These meetings, which
attract so much attention among our people, are
10 he continued during the present week at the
bfluge street Presbyterian Church, at the usual
hour. E
The remains of Mrs Davidson the excellent
lady of Mr.. John Davidson, who expired SO sud
denly and unexpectedly in Christ Church during
service on Friday last. as noticed in the Star
were taken yesterday afternoon to the church In
whteh she died, and of which she had been a
pressive and solemn discourse suited to the occa.
sion was delivered by the pastor. the Rev Dr.
Norwood after which they were followed to their
last resting place in Oak Hill Cemetery, by a
large concourse Of relatives and friends.
In the Council on Friday night, Mr.. Thomas
in the chair, Mr. Muncaster presented the account
OF II. Reaver read and referred
MIR. Cooley asked that the committee on griev-
ances be discharged from the further considers
ton Of James Collins granted.
Mr.. Ritter asked that the committee on the
market house be discharged from the further con-
sideration Of the petition of Joseph Shoemaker,
and that 1t be referred to the Aldermen; agreed
Mr.. SHINES asked that the committee on
COnSl0eTd-
tion Of the petition of JOS N Pearson In relation
to Second alley; granted.
The same gentleman reported from the streets
| committee resolution authorizing the lowering
Of the south of the canal bridge, west Of the mar
ket, and providing for repair Of street adjacent
| thereto; passed
Mr.. Muncaster reported from claims committee
resolution appropriating $3.50 for the benefit Of
| Lewis Carberry; one in favor of Barnard & Buck
| ey, 500: one in favor of w Fletcher, Ss7 Sc; one
| in favor Of A. Williams, So; - Hunter $50,
and one in favor of DIR. Lauk, $50; all of which
| passed both boards
DIR. Mackall made quite an elaborate report
| from the committee on the poor and work house :,
| setting forth that the committee had visited the
| premises and found the buildings and farm in a
| very clean and satisfactory condition; advancing
| the opinion that the establishment could with
proper management, be conducted at much less
| expense to the town. and that the farm might be
| made to yield more largely than It has hitherto,
| and recommending the adoption Of new set of
| rules for its future government
The same gentleman reported, from the same
| committee, resolution appropriatng 81 500 for
| the support OF the poor and work house for the
year 1855; which passed both Boards
Also, one instructng the trustees Of the poor to
| make monthly estimates of the expenses of the
establishment Also, monthly purchases OF the
provisions for its support. for cash; and prohib-
| iting the purchase Of any article for its use by
| any person, without an order from the trustees
1 This resolution also passed both Boards
On motion Of Mr.. TenBey tine account of w II
| Fletcher was taken from the files and referred
| Ou hiotioh Oh MI shoemaker, the committee
on the market was directed to inquire into the
| expectancy of causing the fish stands in the mar
ket TO he removed from their present location to a
| point directly over the canal
| The same gentleman offered resolution pro-
hibiting the pedlng of fruits, crockery, &c, in
| the streets without license, which passed both
| Boards.
The resolution providing for the indexing of
the laws Of the Corporation was taken up and
| passed.
A communication from Benjamin Howard.
| complaining of police officer Gross and the cap
| tain or the 9ht watch, J Clements having re-
| leased from the watch house an offender whom
| committee
The Aldermen passed Council bills in favor of
| Drs. Rltchie and Mackall for medical attendance
| on paupers.
| The Aldermen also passed a substitute for
| council bill in relation to canal bridge west of
| market, directing the Mayor to cause the paving
TO be graded to suit the elevation of the bird pe
| Rejected by the Council.
| MIR. Muncaster, from the claims committee re-
| ported resolution authorizing the clerk 10 paw
quarterly to w. Prather one fourth of his paw as
| porter OF the Orphans Court; recOmmtted.
| The same gentleman offered resolution direct
| ing the Mayor to cause flag footway TO be placed
| on the east side Of Washington street. across
| Gay; referred to streets committee
| DIR. Mackall offered a resolution, which passed,
appointing committee to inquire into the ste ps
| taken for the settlement Of the matter in relation
| to the new road. Dr. Mackall and Mr. Shoe
maker were appointed said committee
Arrived, since our last, packet schr Ring
| Dove: johnson, from Philadelphia, to HYDE &
| the two cities; and schr. Statesman, Ruark from
| Salisbury, to F. Wheatly
| No change has occurred in the -four or grain
| market since our report Of Saturday. 5.