Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence of TRs Star.

6EoRsKTowN, Jan 81, 1S5s.
The following business was under consideIs-
ton before our City Councils on Friday night:
lu the Council, Mr.. Tenney presented peti
ton numerously signed by property holders on
Market street, asking thar the footways be i'm
proved and repaired between Third and Fifth
streets; referred to committee on streets.
Mr.. Thomas asked that the committee on
claims be discharged from the further consider
alton of the account of w. T. DuvaIl and that
the clerk be directed to pay tue same out Of his
contingent fund; which was coacurred in
Mr. made the same request In regard TO the
account OF y. b. Barnard Co and that the
contingent fund; which was concurrea in
MIR L. reported. from the same committee a
resolution appropriating Ell IS for the benefit Of
NJ Adler co: also, a resolution In favor OF
F. NJ. Linthicum & Co 81 81; also , re.oIntion
In favor OF Geo. M. SOtboron and K X SheckeIl.
accompanied by an explanatory letter from those
gentlemen.
Mr. SHINES reported from the streets commit
tee, resolution authorizing the laying OF a a. az
foot way across Washington street on the north
line Of Dumoarton.
Also, from the same committee, to whom was
referred The memorial of r Daw, G Dodge and
Others asking an appropriation for the repairs Of
Montgomery street, reported adversely upon the
same, and the committee were discharged from
It's further consideration.
Also, a verbal report In relation to the affairs
OF The Faystte street improvement.
NJ Mnncaster reported from the claims com
mlttee, resolution aPproPriating si4 IS for the
benefit OF Jenkin Thomas.
A communication was received from the Mayor
covering the accounts Of NJ Garrett, ID. w. Oys-
Ter, aud Lewis CarberrV, all Of which were re-
feTred 10 the committee claims.
Also, one informing the Councils that he had
upon the complaint Of the captain, dismissed
Jesse w. Kitchen, one OF the police, for absent
inI himself from duty; r-f.rrs Il to the 4 idermen
Mr.. Myers proseV the account Of r. Pick.
| reli 4 Co referred to the claims committee
The committee Of ways and means, to whom
was referred the annual report of the clerk for
1858, reported, through their chairman, Mr. Ten.
ney, that they bad critically examined the same.
and found IL conCise, clear, and Correct in every
particular They also presented quite an eIabo-
rate and concise report upon the finances OF the
town in detail, accompanied 10y an ordinance
levying general tax Of ~ cents and a special
tax Of cents, on the SIt0 for the current wear;
which was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas, the report Of the
| committee, together with that OF the clerk was
ordered to be print ID.
Mr. Tenney offered a resolution creating a west
GeorSttown public school, and asked that IL be
| referred TO the committee on public ,chnols.
which was cOncurred in.
Mr.. Muncaster proposed an ordinance prohib-
iting the Use Of music In the streets Of the town
on the sabbath day; referrtd 10 the committee on
grievance.
The resolution Of MIR. Thomas appointing a
committee To represent the interests OF the town
before Congress was then taken up and after
Tne ordinance repeating an ordinance in rela-
ton TO the Metropolitan railroad was then taken
up, and, after some discussion, laid over.
resolution In relation to street manure, au-
thorizipg IL TO be taken to the poor house grounds
was then taken up, and, on motion of Mr.. Thorn.
as. recommitted.
The ordinance offered by Mr.. Tenney, provid
Ing Tor paying the members OF the two boards
was also taken up and laid over T rhe ordi.
nance proposes to paw each member 81 for each
meeting, and fine them the same amount when
absent
The following Council bills Were returned
passed by the Board Of Aldermen, and were an.
pfopriately signed Resolution in favor of Hem \
KeaveI, w. L Duvall, VIM Chamberlain, J Ohm
L. kidwell. Alex Paul, ID. English IL Sons, !
w. Marriott, Jas. F. Essex, Francis Owens and
a resolution in relation to the market house
MIR. SHINES offered resolution authorizing
tue mayor 10 confer with the Levy Court, TO as
certain whether IL is their intention to ioin the
Corporation In repairing the new or upper road
aud II they decline, then he is Instructed TO "a he
legal steps to bring the matter TO a definite ac-
We continue this morning our list Of nrivs,s
improvements which are TO be commenced early
the ensuing building season: Mr.. J III. Nc Daniell
mas received the contract for erecting for Mr. b
Ellis nne brick building, Immediately south OF
the Custom House and Post Office TO he used a.
a restaurant and dwelling; and the Nessrs
slmmss have contracted for two dwellings 10 be
erected on Second street for Mr.. Rsckaway. Our
esteemed friend, Mr.. jeremiah Orme we learn.
Intends TO remove the rather cramped and an
tiquated looking building so long owned and
occupied by him, on the corner OF Bridge and
Congress streets, and erect a more modern and
spacious building In its stead, one more suited
10 his extensive business. Mr. Parker, Of your
city, is now engaged ia erecting for MIR. r A
Lutz store room and dwelling on the premises
on High street where the recent q re occurred
Dear reader, IL you wish 10 spend this week
both pleasantly and profitably, devote each even.
Ing to the Fair OF the ladies OF Trinity Cburch
which commences at Forrest Hail. to-day As,
socldtlon with the b-vy Of excellent ladies who
VIII Oe In attendance each evening will tend In
Tar y reateT degree 10 contribute 10 Your mental
ana moral happiness, than associating with the
political gatherings about town The Fairs GOT
ten up by the ladies' OF this Church Lav,. never
failed to give great satisfaction 10 those who
nave patronizcd them. On this occasion the
display OF useful and fancy Articles which will
he iof sale VIII be unusually large and extra ef
forts put forth TO render the Fair ,eaSon OF real
pleasure "
Tue weather Yesterday was peculiarly delIyb,.
ful-clear, and mild az May. Our people. yspe-
Tally, took advantage Of II and tursed out almost
en- masse TO enjoy the treat thus anoIded-con,e-
quentIY our churches one and all were literally
tnronSrd both at the morning and evening ser,
vices. ~
We have nothing worthy Of note from the mar
kets NO material change has occurred since our
report of Saturday