Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-14

Corrssnondence of Tie Star.

Correspondence Of The Star.
GEORGETOWN, March IA, 1850
Yesterday was most lovely spring day, and our
streets were literally tironged with church-goers
and Others. -
The pulpits Of the Presbyterian and all the Me-
thoist churches were filed during the dav and in
the evening Ivy membefs Of the Methodist Protes-
tant Conference. now in session. OF the many
mons preached at the several churches by them,
we have lizard but one opinion advanced. and
that is. that they Characterized by more than
ordinary ability. At tine Methodist Protestant
Church, in the morning, vigorous discourse was
preached by the Rev. Mr. Whitfield mesSen niger
from the Virginia Conference and two ministers
Revds, Christian Eversole and I. {. Ewell, or
daned elders fHt u .t
Mrs. Nancy Miller widow Of the late Michael
Miller, ice merchant, died suddenly at her resi-
dence corner of Green and Beale street last night
She was going about during the day In her usual
good health. retired TO bed at an early hour. and
O'Clock. Tr .#-r... .f..
We take great pleasure in calling the attention
Of our citizens, who may he suffering from corns,
bunions, &c, to the advertisement Of DIR. Schultz
Five boats arrived by Canal Yesterday the Chi
cago. Ellen Billmire, Sarah FRANKLIN w T.
Hamilton, and Col George The first named
-four from Hancock and ShepherdStown. bringing
about 4 ga bbls Flour, and the last named with a
cargo Of Wheat
The following business was before our city
councils ON Friday night.
In the Council, MI. Iennev preSf ntftt the petit
ton of G Vanderw ken. king exceptions to the
right claimed by the corporation both To tax and
impose license upon his Union Line of omnibus
SEES and asking that the officers of the corporation
be directed to stay all further proceedings in the
matter for the present; laid temporarily. and
afterwards referred 10 the Aldermen.
Mr. Marbury presented communication from
w. III. and Joseph =. Simms. Informing the
corporation of their intention to erect improve
ments upon their lots situated upon the corner of
West and Washington streets, and asking the
right to make a trihing change In the grade of
those streets At said point referred To committee
streets
Also. a communication from the Surveyor. Mr.
Boots calling attention to the unfit condition Of
some of the surveyors instruments for use, and
asking that the corporation take STEPS to procure
Others; referred to committee on claims.
The Chair laid before the Council the report Of
the chief of police for the month Of February;
which was read, and referred to the Aldermen.
On motion of Mr. Hyde, the rules Of order Of the
Inst board were adopted for the government Of the
pr sent board.
Mr.. Tenney offered resolution. which was
adj pied i'm relation TO Gilbert Vanderwerken di-
recting the officers OF the Corporation TO suspend
proceedings against him. in regard to certain fines.
until the Corporation has acted definitely upon his
petition.
Mr.. Marbury reported from the streets committee
authorizing the Messrs SHINES To alter the grade
of West street atthe corner Of Washington, accord
ing TO the plan furnished by the Town Surveyor.
and under the direction Of the Mayor; which
passed both Boards.
A communication was received from Mr.. John
w. Gross. resignng the office Of Police; referred
to the Board Of Aldermen.
Mr.. Tenney offered a resolution i'm relation TO
streets directing the Mayor to give notice that the
Corporation will not permit any Of its streets to be
opened for the purpose Of carrying water through
them. either for private any other purpose with
out first obtaining permission from the Corpora
ton, and imposing fine Of $40 for each and every
offence; referred to committee on water.
Mr.. LaZenby presented the account Of Henry
Reaver. ESQ =. for costs; referred 10 committee on
claims.
Mr.. Hyde asked to he excused from serving on
the committee on gas; which was refused
A communication was received from the Mayor.
calling attention to the law passed March 81 s57,
providing for the appointment Of messenger to
the Mayor and Clerk.
A resolution passed the Aldermen providing for
| the appointing of Il messenger 10 the Mayor and
clerk, at salary Of sim per annum and the Of
the upper portion of the town-house; referred to
the committee of WAYS and means.
communication was received from the Mayor
informing the councils that he had made an in
spection Of the road leading to the Little Falls
bridge and found il in adeplOrablc condition. and
urging immediate provision for its repair
Mr.. Marbury reported from the committee on
streets resolution authorizing the Mayor 10 cause
the abutment or wall on the Virginia side of the
Little Falls bridge to be- Immediately repaired al
a cost not To exceed $50; which passed both
boards.
The Board of Aldermen passed a substitute for
the resolution in relation To Gilbert Eanderwer-
ken, releasing all licensed hacks omnibuses
carts, drays &c from the general direct tax of the
town, from and after the lst day Of January 1859;
which substitute was also adopted by the Council.