Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-07-06


charge or implication affecting his character for
integrity, yet we deen e due To- justice 70 state
that in our opinion, the Mayor, In Transmitting
his communication Of the 9th utimo to this board
was actuated by pure and honorable motives.
MI Dunnington moved that the resolution be
laid on the table. 'Fss
bcrs; and without discussion 1t was laid on the
table, by vote of ayes Z, noes s. (Mr. Pearson alb
[During the reading Of the report, and the dis
cussion, the hall outside the bar was occupied by
spectators. and all available space inside the bar
was occupied by members of the Common COun-
Gil and others, all Of whom manifested peculiar
interest In the result Of the debate
Mr. Huntington, from the police commtte, re-
ported back the nominations for police magistrates
as also those Tor measurers and inspectors Of lum
Der, recommending their confirmation; confirmed.
Mr. Magruder, from the health committee, re-
ported back the nominations for Ward Apothe-
carries recommending their confirmation; con-
lsmed. pa
Mr.. Miller, on leave introduced the following
resolution:
Resoired, That the Mayor be. and he is hereby.
requested to inform this Board of the number Of
bills passed and approved since the LIST Of July,
lo5S, authorizing appropriations for improvements
In the various wards Of this city stating the amount
appropriated and found to be charged In each
casei also, the amount expended and If consistent
with his views Of public duty, the reason for not
prosecuting the Improvements provided for by
such acts; passed.
Sundry bills were received from the lower Board,
and appropriately referred
MT. Donoho, on leave, introduced a resolution
requesting the drainage committee, in conjunction
with the City Surveyor, to examine into the con-
dition of the leading sewer running through square
31e also 70 Inquire into the proprety Of selling
leasing the inclosed alley adjoining lot L. in said
square; and report to this Board; passed.
Mr.. Moore took this occasion to disclaim having
circulated report about Messrs Fisher Brown
and Dove having formed a coalition to look out
Tor the corporation plumbing business In connec-
ton with the water works
Mr.. Brown rose in his seat and charged Mr.
Moore with having communicated such a SANDER
to Mr.. Barry, late a member Of this Board and
Went on to denounce il as a SANDER from BEGIN
ming 10 end Mr. b. went on at some length to
detail what Mr.. Moore had said to Mr. Barry in
relation to the matter. and to denounce il in Ian
guage Of great severity.
He was followed by Mr.. Dove, who also gave a
history OF the SANDER alleged to have been circu
lated by Mr.. nj. and denouncing it also with
much warmth.
MIR. Moore denied any unfriendly motive in
what ne had said, and stated that he had been
In the laying Of those water pipesn
MT. Brown "fou heard lie, then, sir.''
MI. Moore explained that he had not stated
anything with an intention to SANDER any one
adjourned.
adjournment.
4 communication from the Mayor was read. in
which he recommends an increase of the Water
Registrars salary; referred to the ways and means
committee.
The petitions Of VIM. Burch and the Anacostia
Fire Company were referred
MIR. Jones' from the ways and means committee,
reported bill to defray the general expenses Of
the Corporation for the fiscal year ending June,
$780, ordered to be printed and made the special
order for Monday next
Mr.. Powell, from the claims committee reported
a bill for relief Of Jno. T. Coombs; passed
r., from nm r,nfi nie II
ness reported bill TO erect market-house in the
Seventh Ward; referred to the police committee
Mr. Jones, from the schools committee. reported
bill for the erection of a suitable by,iIdinp for
school purposes the site Of the present District
school-house Of the First District The amount
called FOR by the appropriation is 81 600, which
the chairman Of the schools committee Mr. Tree
who explained the bill, said the architect Mr.
liaskins, thought sufficient to complete the build
ing. The site proposed is the corner of G. and
Fourteenth streets, to front SIS feet inches on G
and 81 feet OF Fourteenth street to be three stories
high, giving three rooms 10 feet by "a feet inches
each. The plan, il adopted, will furnish an orna-
ment to the neighborLood. The bill was passed
Mr. Morgan, from drainage committee, reported
tract for the laying of main water nj ne ON Ninth
street, from Pa. avenue to F St
Mr. Powell said he was surprised that gentle
men should be ready to permit the Mayor to colr-
mence the award OF contracts soon after the pas
sage OF the general water BILL when that bill pro-
vides for another course to be pursued
MI Albert said the general bill did not provide
for the award Of the contracts
Mr.. Powell went on to read from the general
bill the course to be pursed with the contracts he
fore an award could be made, or the LAYING of the
water mains In any street begun; and argued that
the joint resolution only intended to omen the
door for the Mayor to use authority not granted NV
the law, and positively refused by the boards. He
would never consent for the Mayor or any one
man, to have the power to award these contracts
Mr. Jones said this bill conn lied with the water
bill, and ne thought it very proper course to
pursue, as the people wanted To have the mains
laid at the same time the street was being graded
in order to save costs.
Mr.. Powell said he perfectly understood the
joint resolution, as well as the gentleman's oppo-
sition, from first to last, of the water bill
Mr. Jones said he was opposed TO the water bill
at first, but finally voted for its passaye
Mr. Morgan said that the committee was under
The Impression when they ordered the joint reso-
luton to he reported that il confnrmed with the
general law, but as ADubt had been suggested
ana debate was likely to arise, he hoped il would
be returned to the committee TO allow them 10
compare il with the law
Mr.. Orme spoke Of the necessity for speedy ac
uon, the cutting down and paving of the street
MI Powell said there no need for hasty
lesisla'ion, especially IL ii opened the door for
abuses; He moved to recommit
Mr. Turton said there was plenty of time TIL.
preliminary work on the street If begun at once
would occupy time sufficient to perfect this reso.
luton, and il Is best to be right in the outstart
Mr.. Powell's motion passed
The Mayors message transmitting the resipns-
ton OF VIM. Riggles as Assessor Of the First
Ward, was read and referred to the committee on
the eligibility of Assessors.
The report Of the Intendant of the ASYLUM WAS
referred to the asylum committee.
Mr.. Van Reswick introduced a bill to grade G.
street south, between New Jersey avenue and
First street east referred to the improvements
committee.
A bill from the Aldermen for the purchase of
copies of Sheahans Digest, was passed
A preamble and resolution to appoint Joint
committee to prepare new charter for the CITY of
washington, was referred to the ways and means
committee.
a, pin for grading alleys in square Ia, was read
Concurrent resolution appointing a committee
10 consider the expediency of erecting a market
house on the site of the Centre market was passed
and Messrs. Jones, Tree, and Powell were an
pointed on the part Of this board. The Board
then adjourned.
MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC Schools
The bard held its regular monthly meeting at
O'Clock, p. m, yesterday; Mr.. Alice in the chair
and DIR. Willet acting secretary
All the monthly reports Of teachers were laid
before the board, except four from the second dis
trct. ~