Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-26

nearly snbstded, and all indications Of danger
fer the present disappeared. Farther up, we learn
that the water at many points was higher than IL
has been for several years past. In the neighbot-
hood Of Seneca and other points learn that the
canal was completely submerged. AS yet how
ever, we have heard Of no damage having been
done to 1t. The steamer Antelope came in yester-
day afternoon, and reports all in good condition
between this point and Harper's Ferry, and the
water rapidly subsding. sfFf =. ..
Two individuals Captain Walden well known
to many persons doing business upon the canal the
name Of the other we could not learn) were
drowned near Seneca, on Sunday, while attempt
ing to cross the river.
A little daughter Of Mr.. John Paxton, while
playing In carryal yesterday, accidentally fell
out and broke one of her arms. DR. Mackall was
called in, and set the broken limb, and In few
hours she was out playing with her companions
though nothing had happened.
The new canal steamer 5. J. Brengle is rapidly
approaching completion, and will be ready TO
make her first trip on the I'd proximo.
~ The schooner Only Son. belonging to Mr.. James
on Saturday, while on her way down TO his nshiag
landing with cargo Of provisions, &c.
The following business was before the City
In the Council, Mr.. Hyde presented the memo
rial OF Charles H. Buckley, asking that he may he
allowed to open the street and tap the water main
for the purpose of introducing water into the house
occupied by him, Bridge street; referred to the
water committee.
Mr.. Tenney presented the account Of John A.
Smith, for court charges against the Corporation;
referred to claims committee.
Mr.. Marbury presented the memorial Of B. :.
Roberts, in relation to certain proposed alterations
In the grade of Eighth street, and demonstrating
against any additional tax being levied upon his
property to pay the expense Of the same also sug-
costing certain Improvements on said street, In
lieu Of others now proposed; referred to streets
committee.
Mr.. Ofutt presented the memorial of r.. A. Eli
ason, calling attention to the alleged illegal pro-
ceedings of the Commissioners appointed to super
intend the improvement on High street. from sth
street to the corporation boundary, in departing
from the grade established by law, whereby his
property is seriously injured, and asking such ac-
ton on the part of the corporation as may secure
compliance with the law on the subject; referred
to the committee on streets.
Mr.. Tenncy presented the memorial of Henry
Wingate, proposing to sell certain lumber to the
corporations referred to the committee of ways and
means.
Mr.. Hyde, from the committee on the poor and
work-house, TO which was recommtted the reso-
luton In relation To the poorhouse for 1859, with
instructions to report bill to pay the expense of
the establishment quarterly, reported a bill enti-
tied an ordinance to provide for the expenses Of
the poor and workhouse for the first quarter Of the
a n rst time
Mr.. King, from the committee on water, to
which was referred the memorial Of Charles A.
bnc key on the subject, reported resolution grant
Ing the assent Of the Corporation TO the petitioner
To tap the water main Bridge street, read first
time, and, on motion of Mr. Marbury, the rules
being suspended, was further considered.
MIR. Tenney offered a substitute for the same-a
resolution entitled resolution authorizing the
tapping of water mains.
Mr.. Hyde moved to amend the substitute by
striking ont the words - and the mains are laid
on other streets to grant the privilege provi
ded the water is for the of residents within
the limits of this Corporation which was con-
Cured in.
The substitute, as amended was then passed:
and, being conCurred In by the Aldermen was
| signed
The resolution giving the assent Of the Corpora
ton TO the laying OF water main on High street.
was then taken up.
Mr.. Marbury moved to lay the resolution on the
table, which was lost
Mr.. Tenney moved that II be indefinitely post
Poned, and asked the ayes and nays thereon which
were ordered, and being taken were as follows:
Ayes-hessrs. Dunlop, Lazenby, Marbury, and
Nays-Messrs. King, Hyde, ofutt Pickrell.
Stake, and Bangs.
Mr.. Hyde moved to amend the resolution by
adding the following:
- PrOrided, That the parties to the bill IN. r.
CURED TO restore the pavements OF the street and
keep the same in order for year. subject 10 the
approval OF the Mayor, and on failure so to do,
that the Mayor be required to cause the said work
to be done, and the cost thereof to be charged to
the parties pro rata and that they be required TO
give bond to that effect to be approved by the Re-
cordef; ana PTortded further that the Corporation
may erect hydrants fire plugs in connection
with said mains" which was adopted
Mr.. Tenney moved further to amend the resolu-
non Dy striking out the words six per cent. per
annun from the date of the completion Of The
work hereby authorized; which was lost
Mr.. Tenney moved Ia amend the resolution by
adding the following:
Be az further resoired That any person on
High street, between Bridge and Cav streets shall
have the privilege of tapping said main upon
giving security, to be approved by the Mayor. that
they Will pay TO the parties named in the first res
olntion from the date Of the tapping to the date Of
the Corporation taking possession Of the work TIN,
same rates as shall be charged by the CORPORATION:
Ard p,or.ded Jnr'her, That persons owning prop
erty on Prospect Gay First, and High street.
shall nave the right, free of charge, TO connect
with said main, whenever they shall ask and OBJ
was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Tenney, the resolution was
further amended by striking out, in the second
section, the word " exclusive
The bill as amended was then read the third
time, and being on its passage,
MI Tenney called for the yeas and nays; which
being taken, were as follows
Ieas-hlessrs Hyde, Offutt, Lazenby, Picirell,
~ Nays Messrs. Dunlop, King, Marbury, and
Tenney-4. ~
So the resolution was passed
The resolution in favor of the Judges of the third
election precinct was returned, passed by the Al
dernien, and was signed
The resolution in relation to the repair of the
road leading to the Little Falls bridge and the
resolution authorizing the repair of the papef mill
bridge over Rock Creek, were severaIly returned
passed by the Board of Aldermen. each with an
amendment, in which they asked the concurrence
Of the Council.
A message in writing was received from the
Aldermen, proposing joint meeting of the Boards
on Monday evening ;or the purpose of going into
an election of police officer laid on the table
resolution providing for a general distribu-
uon OF water through the town was then AIKEN m
MI Tenney offered substitute for the same,
"A resolution entitled resolution in relation to
the distribution Of water through the town ~
which was rejected; aud on motion the further
the next meeting of the board
The bill entitled an ordinance for the repair Of
the footway on the south side of Third street be-
tween Market and High, was taken up and passed.
On motion, the Board adjourned.
Our fish wharf this morning looked like the last
OF pea time. Not single bunch Of the finny tribe
was anywhere visible upon it,
The offerings of beef cattle at the drove wards
yesterday amounted to IS head, all of which was
purchased by District butchers at 81 I2ka$6 . on
the hoof quail To b .25aSI2 50 net Sheep-about
20 sold at prices ranging from 4kaixc gross
Lambs, ~ 5oaSi per head. Veal calves Safe per
pound. Cows and calves from $40 TO $50
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