Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-21

IN the business of the Councils on Monday even
ing was the
BILL FOR TIE RELIEF OF THE our-p~oR POOR.
This bill was reported with substitute author
izlng the purchase of one hundred cords Of wood
by the NJ, to be distributed under the direc-
tien Of thchief of Police to the poor Of the city
during tue winter.
Mr. Lloyd thought this a mistaken idea Of
charity. The citizens who able are willing
TO take upon themselves the relief Of the poor In
their respective wards, aud they are now moving
in this matter. He thought the appropriation
proposed, mere drop in the bucket, altogether
insufficient for more than two or three DAYS in
severe weather; and its passage would retard the
voluntary operations Of the citizens, who would
consider that, In addition tOtheir voluntary con-
griDutions, the expense Of the city movements
would be also drawn from their pockets.
Mr., Powell was no, opposed to the distribution
OF the wood, but he wanted IL done in different
manner. Instead Of placing IL In the hands of
the police, he thought that IL should be placed
undef waId committees thoroughly acquainted
20 distribute 1t but To deserving poor. In the
present shape be should vote against 1t; but IL
the distribution Is by committees in the wards,
he would vote for II cbeerfuIly.
Mr. Mulloy said IL the money were given to
the wards IL would be no better attended TO than
by the Chief of Police, whose officers reporting
10 him daily, would give him thorough knowl-
edge Of the worthy poor VINO would apply for
blief aud prevent imposition.
The substitute was adopted.
REBUILDING FOR LICENsEs UNExrrREp.
his Question, wnlen was source OF fire QuPnt
discussion In the last Council, was brought up
at this meeting by bill for relief of 6 Il.
White Co, reported by the committee OF
claims.
Mr. White occupying a store on Pennsylvania
avenue, had paid for a license 10 the Corporation
Finding that his business did not rernunsrate
hun, he gave ituP, and the store was immediately
occupied by another person, who also paid for
lcesse; and Mr.. White asked that the amount Of
the unsIpiTed term be refunded
Mr. Orme said that the same bill had been be-
fore the last Council, and was then rejected IL
was then known that Mr.. w bite occupied the
store, and was connected with another store on
the avenue. This branch did not pay so well
and ID given up, most of the stock was re-
moved 10 the other store; and il was said that
White Co received a large bonus for the store
they had left aud then applied for relief
Mt Wilson thought the amount might be e.
funded with great propriety, since the Corpora
ton had received payment for two licenses for
the same store In one year. The claim he deemed
Just one
Mr. Lloyd said that in the last Council he was
opposed To the principle, and stood by Mr. Clark
in opposition to it, But this Council had set the
precedent in three cases: Kilmon's, McColgan's
aud Baden Lownde's, aud now he favored
this, because he thought the claim as lust as
either of the others.
MIR. Powell said he would correct his friend.
This was much stronger case than Kilmon's;
for in that case the applicant had an opportunity
Of transferring his license but did not and in
this case, the applicant could not. The bill was
JCJected-Yeds J. nays Is.
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This bill Is amenddtory of the act relating TO
hackney carriages, &c and provides for the Ii
ccnsinS Of drivers, regulating prices, &c.
Mr.. Wallace introduced several amendments
First, the charge for each passenger \ miles, 25
cents; second, the charge for carrying one trunk
shall be IS cents, every additional trunk, II CENTS
adoP ed:
Mr.. Wallace moved a proviso to the second
section; that for the detention of har over one
hour, for the first hour the charge shall b. one
dollar, and for every additional hour seventy
hye cents; lost.
Mr.. Jones moved an amen dment, h at & ach dr-
yer shall carry a card on which shall he printed
the name OF the owner and the number of the
hack, and which shall be presented TO the pas
senSer in his hack; adopted.
MI Wallace moved an amendment by which
II is made penal offence for any driver to occupy
the pavement when on the stand assigned them,
unless in actual employment; Loot
Mr. Bohrer moved to amend by adding pro
Viso that no driver shall take his whip from the
boz while on the streets or public thoroug hfaTes
lost.
Mr.. Jones moved to insert ''omnibuses" In the
list OF drivers TO be licensed; carried.
he also moved an amendment requiring all
drivers to wear a badge indicating their occupa-
ton when on duty; lost.
Mr. Wallace moved to repeal all acts and Parts
oil acts Inconsistent with this act; carried
And the bill, with the amendments were re-
leIICd 10 the police committee To be perfected.
The LIST.
Mr Mohun Introduced joint resolution au-
thorlzing the Collector to call for proposals from
the city daily papers for the publication of the
tax list now being made up. - 'Ae
MI Wallace said he would be glad to sec the
resolution adopted. In addition To the fact that
be believed great saving of expense TO the city
would result from II, II would also exhibit a
spirit Of importantly in the distribution of the
Clty'S patronage that had never before been ex-
hibited. We have had evidence snonyG IF RI.
cost OF publication under the present system-
the experding of 81 ,OOO s,OOD for what by an
InlDition o. liberal spirit, We mig ht have had
done Tor 50 GO or 81 600 For one he was tired
81 this partial'tv, and felt satisfied that by abol
served
Mr.. Lloyd thought that Il would be necessary
to pass d law Iepfaling all laws Inconsistent with
such an act. hT. Lloyd explained that a law
was passed by which the publication Wa given
TO the American Organ some years ago, Which
repealed the Law then existing Since then that
law has been repealed aud the present system
adopted, and he thought that repeating act
would be necessary In order to give this work TO
the lowest bidder by contract
ine JOINT resolution was referred 10 the ways
and means committee.
rRASsFER OF APPARATUS.
A joint resolution authorizing the Mayor TO
transfer to the Anacostia Fire COMPANY the suc-
ton foTmerly belonging to the Northern Liber-
ties Company was reported by Mr. Parker
Mr. Lloyd moved TO amend by inserting until
another company Is formed In the northern sec
ton Of the city.
MIR BOhrer saw reason for the amendment
since the dsbanding Of the Northern Liberties
Company there had been alarms or fires I'm
that section, previously they were continually
occurring II there was a company formed Il
would receive the fostering care Of the Corpora
ton This transfer is made TO save an expense
OF $500 to the Corporation.
Mr.. Mobun moved 10 amend by adding s'untiI
required BY the Corporation -
bo,h amendments were rejected, and the joint
resolution passed.
Amer the transaction of some unimportant bust.
ness, the Board adjourned.
PoLIcs CAsEs-Sersrth Disniet-Yesterday
Onicer Tanning arrested Isaiah Queen colored,
and John Buchanan, white, two Jehus, who
were amusing themselves and a crowd of wit
nesses oy playing slap jackets" on the street.
TheskIlfal management Of their W lips attracted
considerable attention. and especially that of the
policeman, who regarded the sport as dangerous
ana Ilkely 10 end In a low. He arrested toe pair
ana carried them before Justice DOM who or
defed the coiofed individual to pay 81 %, and
the white one 81 "a, hne and costs
Omcer Ashe arrested Gerret c. Dorsey cold
Tor being very drunk, very disorderly and yery
profane In the street He was taken before yus.
tIce Dom, ana was nned - 81 Proving 10 he |.
slave aud liable 20 one OF two penalties the nav