The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-12
CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON.

BOARD or AIDEnMEs, Monday, Oct 1.-THE Board
met at the usual hour, the President, William T. Dove
esq, in the chair
nouncng his having signed certain acts also, nom
mating A. K Hilton for superintendent of sweeps for
the First Ward, vice Thomas $. Jones' dismissed who
was confirmed. Also, one nominating Richard H. Ganlt
for policeman under the act of June 30 1858, in place
of Thomas Sutton removed; who was confirmed
The CHAIR presented the petition Of Jacob Ripple, pray
ing for the remission Of fine which referred to the
committee on claims.
Also the petition Of H. p c. Nilsson and Others pray
ing for pavement along 18th street, between and
streets which referred to the committee on improve
ments.
Also a communication from the president of the West
Hose Company, praying appropriation of 81 800
Tor the purchase of hose which referred to the
mittee on the fire department.
Mr. BRowY from the committee on finance reported q
bill for the relief Of Vim. +. Bayly which was read
third time and passed f4#
Mr. b. on leave introduced a bill to authorize con-
nexions TO be made with the public of the city
upon certain conditions, and asked its immediate con-
sderation the mayor extremely DESTROYS that it
should pass both boards tonight
Mr. Brown advocated the bill, and Mr. Thomas MILLER
spoke in opposition TO it.
On motion by Mr.. SMITH the bill was made the special
order for next Monday and ordered to be published with
the proceedings. 4
Mr. THOMAS MILLER, from the committee on improve
ments reported bill 10 build bridge across Third
street east North Carolina avenue which read
three times and passed.
Mr. DoNoHo on leave, introduced bill making APP
preparations for the contingent and other expenditures of
the public schools for the year ending june 3d. 1862
which read three times and passed
Mr. SMITH, from the committee police, to whom
referred the bill for the relief of j. w. Reynolds
and others, reported it back with substitute.
On motion by Mr.. A. w MILLER, the bill made
the special order for next Monday and ordered to be
published
Mr. SMITH, from the committee on police, reported
hack RI in IN xfap
sion of the Northern Liberty Market-house by the
ton of sheds and benches which laid the table
Mr.. MonuN inroduceda joint resolution requesting the
tyor to consult with Capt NJ G. Neigs in reference
plan for the general distribution of Potomac water
throughout the city of Washington.
ONE discussion ensued on this subject in which Messrs
Tit mas Miller Smith, Dove Mohun, Brown, A. w Mil
ler and others participated The joint resolution was
then read third time and passedyeas g. nays 4--as
follows
lcr, Moe re, Smith, lie Presidents.
nays -aessrs Brown, Fisher A. W. Miller, and Pcarson4
Mr.. PEARSON, from the committee of claims, to whom
ref erred the petition of Dr. ]. NJ Toner asked to
be dcE aged from the further consideration of the sumo
which as agreed TO-
Mr. T RowN, from the committee of claims, reported
back the bill from the lower board for the relief of Thos
Halnau, and recommended its passage After some dis
cussion, the bill was recommitted.
Mr.. B., from the committee, asked to be dis
charged from the further consideration of the petitions
Of Thompson Nailor, John Carbey, Thomas Irving and
John Stainng also, bills from the lower board for the
relief OF VIM. Whean and John 4. Killmon which
agreed to. ....., .sf .#s
Mr. DusNINGTos from the committee canals report
ed joint resolution in relation to the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal which read three times and passed It
requests the Mayor to take such action as he may deem
best for the purpose of inducing the president and drec
tors OF the Canal Company to have that portion of the
canal situated between Georgetown and the Washington
city canal placed in nayigabe order for the passage of
coal boats
Mr. MOORE, from the committee the asylum, re-
ported bill for the relief of Dr. Benz. Hodges giving
MN one hundred dollars for property lost by him when
'he Asylum was burned The bill read third time
and passed
Mr. DoSouo submitted resolution directing the COM
ee on improvements to examine the condition of
'"n squares and alleys; which was adopted.
oh motion by Mr.. DoNono, the Board then proceeded
" 'ne consideration of the communication of the Mayor
nominating the following gentlemen to compose the
BOARD Of trustees for the public schools for the ensuing
y, % For the first dstrict-Wm. b Randolph Roger b.
Irons ae, and b Stoughton second district Erasmus
M Chan n, James Iawrcnson and Mitchell H. Miller
third dstric, William Il. Price, Francis s. Walsh and
John ID Rrandt fourth district-J t. WilIet Frederick
Whyte and son,re Yorke AtLee For secretary of the
Board Robert Rckett Tor treasurer of the Board yalen
tine HarbauQb
All the above were conirme
on motion by Mr.. SMITH the 'oaru ,hoh procceded 10
the consideration Of the bill equa % ne salaries OF the
ponce magistrates of this corporation. INC question:
pending the motion of Mr. Moore oat the bill be
fecommitted to the committee police, Nth instruc-
lions to amend the bill by providing for such rarange
ent OF the districts of police magistrates as will educe
the number thereof to six and to provide for pouce
magistrate with salary Of five hundred dollars for each
OF the districts thus reorganzed The question being
taken, the motion was not agreed to- -yeas pays g.