The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-05
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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fOIIOWIng gOnt1cIlEH
tees for the public schools for the ensuing year For the
Srxt distrct-Wm b. Randolph, Roger b. lronside, and
4 b Stoughton Second district Erasmus NJ Chaplin,
Tames Iayrenson and Mitchell ii. Miller; Third dL
Randt Fourth District T. Wlet, Frederick Whyte,
and Samuel Yorke Alice For secretary OF the board,
Robert Ricketts, for treasurer OF the board Valentine
Harbaugh. ;,
Oh motion by Mr. DoSOto, the nominations were laid
on the table for the present ., -, - 90
Mr. BRowS presented the petition of Geo. W. Stewart
and others asking continuation Of the sewer on 18th
street west to the north side of new York avenue which
was referred to the committee on drainage
Mr. DoSono presented the petition OF Anthony Bowen,
payng Modification OF the law in relation to free ne
groes which was referred to the committee police
Mr. d. also presented the petition of Dr. Noble Young,
in relation to pump tax on square NO 70l; which was
referred to the committee on Improvements.
Mr. BARRY presented the petition Of p NJ, Hickey and
others PRAYING for foot bridge Third street east
which was referred to the committee on improvements
Mr. MoHUS presented the petition of Michael Mccarthy
praying the remission of fine which was referred to
the committee on claims.
Mr. RIGGs from the committee finance to whom
referred the account of William f. Bayly for station
cry furnished to the surveyor, reported bill for his re-
lief which was considered and passed.
Mr. r., from the same committee, reported back the
petition of George Stan and asked that the committee
be discharged from the further consideration of the sub
ect and that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his
papers which was agreed TO.
Mr. r. from the same committee, reported back the
bill to provide for making the numerical book which
was read third time and passed
Mr.. T., from the committee, reported back the
bill from the lower board making appropriation for
corrected book of pats and asked that it be laid the
table which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Il. then asked leave to make personal explana
ton During his absence from the city an article had
appeared in Of the city papers, alludg to some re-
marks which he had made in the board in reference
the inspection of gas meters being said in the char
acter of officer of the Gas Company and which if
suffered so uncontradcted, would have tendency
iujure the company. Had it only affected himself per-
sonaly, he would not take up the time in making any
remarks the subject. This anonymous article which
was signed 3D.. had totally misreprcsented what he
really said In the discussion alluded to- The writer had
quoted him saying that the meters in use in this
city incorrect and unreliable whereas what he did
say that the meter in here the best and only
reliable that could be found He would admit that
it liable TO some variations owing to change in the
line but these could not exceed two per cent
against the consumer, while they would admit Of
much larger per centage against the company The
rations, average, in favor OF the
and with this single exception these meters were per-
fecty correct measures of gas. .as- ..sa
Mr.. BRowN from the committee on finance, reported
bill for the relief of Thomas Miller which read three
times and passed.
Mr.. THOMAS MILLER, from the committee on improve
ments reported bill from the lower board making an
appropriation to grade and gravel north III street. be-
tween 10th and 18th Streets with amendment which
adopted The bill rejected its third read
ng-yeas T. nays s.
Mr.. SMITH, from the committee on police, reported n
bill giving the members of the Auxiliary Guard the sum
of thirty dollars each for the purpose of uniformng them
selves in the same manner the day police. After
discussion, the bill was recommitted. 7ao1~ b. ...
Mr.. s., from the committee, reported bill es-
bshing the rates Of fare of hackney carriages cabs
and other vehicles in the city of Washington and for
other purposes Considerable discussion ensued on tech
nica questions and points of order after which the bill
was laid on the table, and made the special order for
Monday ..
On motion by Mr. A. W. MILLER, the following reso,u-
ton adopted ......
EOl (he Board of Common concurng) That Joint
oommttec consist Of two members Of the Board Aldermen
three members OF the Board of Common Council be appointed
boards.
The CHAIR appointed Messrs A. w. Miller and w. W.
Moore said committee. ... e .......
On motion by Mr. RIGGs q resolution was adopted de-
cang that the rules printed with the rules of order of
this board as joint rules, having been adopted by
this board not binding upon them rules of order
Mr. SMITH, from the committee police, reported
OIL in relation to sales of original packages of sugar and
molasses; which was read three times and passed.
Mr. s., from the same committee, reported back the
bil to regulate the markets which was laid on the
table and made the special order for Monday next.
MIR. BRowS moved to take up from the table the bill
to eqnaze the salaries of the several police magistrates
oil this corporation which agreed TO- Without taking
any action thereon, at late hour the board adjourned
Board oP CoMmos CouScrL--A communication was re-
ocived from the Mayor announcing that he had signed
certain bills. .s. 49,. .a.-.- ... .a.s .aa.a..
communication was also received from the Mayor
enclosing the report Of the commissioner of improve
ments for the 3D. and 4th wards ia reference tn the a
preparations for the current work in his district which
was referred to the committee of ways and means
communication was also received from the Mayor |
enclosing the fourteenth annual report of the trustees of
the public schools The Mayor says that it viii be found
TO contain much valuable information and in his iudg
nent enttled the board to the thanks of the conmu
NIFTY The citizens could not fail to appreciate and an
prove of the unceasing efforts of those gentlemen rem
ucred often ut great personal Inconvenience aud without
peCuhlaTy compensation reward. The teachers had
ocen attentive III the discharge Of their duties and the
treasurer and secretary had performed their respective
ues IN the most satisfactory manner Ills attention
had pcen directed to the establishment of high school,
ana he suggested that the engine house recently turned
over to the corporation by the Northern Liberties Fire
Company be selected for that purpose The communion
''on was referred to the committee public schools,
and ordered to be printed .-t - s.a.s. .u. ..
MI IrRToS presented the petition of Vincent Massa
and Others asking that square 220 be graded and paved
winch was referred TO the committee improvements
MT oRNE presented the petition of Wilson L. Powers
In relation to the inspection of -four which was referred
10 the committee police
Mr.. JONES, leave introduced resolution instruct
the committee appointed to represent the interests of
The city before Congress to nsk for appropriation for
trading and paving north street from Ninth street to
he Patent Office
After considerable discussion, on motion of Mr.. Pow
I'LL, the resolution was laid on the tabIe-ycas A.
lays6
Mr. TURToS, from the committee on improvements re-
ported back bill for the relief of Robert Paine for
making certain improvements az a contractor. 1t was
ken up and after considerable discussion passed-yeas
10, nay L.
Mr. T., from the same committee reported back a Jill