Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-29

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cosrxoS CouNcIL-rhe Board met In tbei
chamber last night, pursuant 10 adjournment, ant
was called to order by the President tl,t
The Council Immediately proceeded to the con
sderatOR OF the Potomac water bill, az amended
by the lower board committee. .rf-
The hrst amended section provides for the q D.
uually, the fourth Monday in June. who is to give
bond, with two sureties. in the penal sum OF
$1,000 for the faithful discharge Of his duties
with an annual salary Of 81 500. 80
Mr.. Lloyd moved to strike out "hve- and insert
"t~o. making the salary 81 ,2OO passed, yeas 9,
nSys6 cd. --.' = 4s'-s .f-'S 7
The second section declares that the Water
Registrar shall assess the rates according to the
city ordinance; make out and deliver bills for the
use Of the water; visit twice each year. the prem
ises Of every individual Supplied with water; ex-
erclse supervision over the use Of the water &c.
Section provides for a monthly stattment by
the Registrar to the Mayor, for transmission to the
Councils. -ss 9. .-.- -ts.4
Section defines other duties Of the Registrar.
These were passed without discussion.
section makes il the duty Of the finance CON-
mttee of the Aldermen and the WAYS and means
committee of tie Council to sit as joint commit.
tee once every STA months, to examine books
vouchers, &c, Of the Registrar, and all fiscal mat
tiers connected with water department; passed
Section provides for the appointment of
water purveyor who must be thorough practical
plumber or macLinist At a salary of 81 2Ub he to
give bond In 81, 600 for the faithful performance
of his duties
Mr.. Palmer moved to amend the section by
making the salary of the purveyor 81 OcO instead
of 81 III; carried. ..
Section gives the purveyor charge of the pipe
ward or water department, superintendence Of the
outdoor work. as LAYING mains, repairing. &c.
Section relates To the office Of the purveyer
where IL shall be kept, &c, and his hours for ser
vice daily. ... ."
Section Q provides for the purveyor's statement
monthly, as in the case of the registrar.
Section 10 provides that the drainage and sew
erage committees of each branch of the City Coun-
cI rs joint committee shall at least once every
six months inspect all the distributing department
ia its extent and detail, &c, and report to the
Board.
shall be placed To the credit OF the water fund ex-
Clusively and inviOlably. 70
Mr.. Jones proposed an amendment defining
what CONSTITUTES the water fund, COMPRISING the
aggregate Of monies realized from the water from
the fines, penalties, fOrfeitures. &c.
MIR BOhrer moved Ia strike out tsfnes, penal
ties, nc, which was accepted, and the amend
nent was rejected.
Section IL provides for advertising by the Reg.
l>trar for proposals for furnishing during the wear
all water mains, valves, branches, &c, for trench
ing, laying mains, and all similar work belonging
I" the department in the various districts of the
Sty naming a time for the opening of the sealed
proposals In joint meeting of the two Boards, and
la presence of the Mayor.
Mr.. Lloyd moved to amend by giving the adj
vertisement to the two papers having the largest
circulation
which was accepted, and the amendment was
adopted.
Mr.. Lloyd moved to strike out the words sin
the presence of the Mayor" and insert ssto which
meeting the Mayor shall be invited -
The Chair ruled the motion out Of order
MIR Lloyd appealed, and the decision was sus-
tained.
Mr. I.loyd moved to reconsider the vote on the
committees amendment; lost
Mr.. Jones moved to add, = if the Coupcils fail
Ia award IN one month after the joint meeting. the
anzu I'd 10
provisions of the Ordinancesr
MIR. Lloyd moved Ia add further provision,
that the two bOtrds may proceed ~ award, though
the Mayor may fail to be present.
Mr.. JOnes's amendment was rejected-yeas 3.
nays II. =
Mr. Lloyd's was adopted
Section Is requires bonds from every contractor
for the fulhlment Of his contract
MI Jones moved to strike out - Corporation
and insert . Mayor thus giving thdslfayor the
approval Of the bonds; adopted
Adjourned till Monday, 4 O'Clock D. m
THH RIvER.-Business at the wharves is deple-
rably dull. and the prospects Of things taking a
turn for the better for some time to come still
duller Several of the proprietors of wharf pro D.
ertt are taking advantage of the prevailing stag
nation to institute sundry repairs about their places
Of business.
The news from the hshings is the reverse of en-
Courdglng In every respect. IL has at length b,
come settled fact that long seines, with heavy
fishing long seasOns, has driven the delicious Po-
tOBIac shad to other waters. IL now only remains
for some remedy To be applied. and those inter
Cstsd in the welfare OF the fisheries are suggesting
the enaetnent Of protective laws by the States of
MARYLAND and Virginia as the most proper means
OF restoring the revenues hitherto realized from
This important branch Of trade.
The steamer Diamond State arrived at Riley's
wharf this morning from Baltimore, bringing con-
signmentS Of mere handize for J. Smith. ID. G. c
J T.. F., John w esil. C. B. Pearson J. r. Nav.
John Craggan. and John Smith.
JUVENILE STONE THROwING.-On "Wednesday
last tue attention of the police was directed 10
tnOst ercey contested stone battle carried ON by
boys, in the neighborhOOd Of the Washington
Seminary to tie great danger of passengers (adies
IA well as gentlemen) going along the public
streets Officer VIM. l.. Ross appeared suddenly
among the beligerent Juveniles, when a general
sT1mpering took place. and the battle ground wa
left ia sole possession Of that officer He has how.
ever. obtained the names Of several of the offend
ers, and means are about to be taken for the pun.
ishInent Of the guilty. In such manner as will II
IS hoped, lead 10 the entire suppression Of thi,
street nuisance for the future. 3D..
SENT DOwS -YesteT day afternoon, one Geo
~ a:son, ia fit of passion, threw a stone at a col
ored nan, on the avenue. opposite Browns hotel
with snch force that, had il struck him. il would
possibly have inflicted fatal wound. IL missed
the mark however, but passed through the wi i'm.
dow Of J Robinson. Jeweller, and made smash
OF about S2O worth OF jewelry and fancy goods
Watson was arrested BY Officers Norwood and
Handy, aud taken before Justice Dom, who com
united him ~ the wOrk-hOuse for 20 days.
How Is This I'VE hear that the Marine Bant
iave failed IN receive their pay for their service
the night Of the serenade 70 the Sickles counsel
and that in despair Of getting their hardly earned
money from the persons " no engaged them the
Will be- compelled to present their bill To the par
ties cOmpilInent@1l, or to Mr. Sickles himself =.
the counsel have now left the city. In ease Mr.. ;
has the bill Ia pay. he Will lie able est sue
chap sympathy 1t its real worth.
REAL EsTArE-Jas. McGnire & Co, soil
Yesterday lot 8. in Davidson's subdivision O
square No. 2JI, fronting - feet on New Yorl
avenue. between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
with twO-story and basement brick house. 4
Joseph III Adams. for 81 .9I5 Also lot No :
saline square fronting - feet inches at the cor
n'r OF Fourteenth street and New York avenue I
Z. w Hard, FOR ~ per square foot. Also 10
No. i. in square No. n, 10 Jas Ginnatty for 4
cents per foot. Also. - 90 Corporation OF Wash
inyton stock, at lV2S. 80
CHANcELLOR BIBB, who recently died In George
.,yy ~ the ADVANCED Of siU :