Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-17

GEORGETOWN CORPORATION AFFAIRS
Correspondence Of TRe Star.


were present except Mr. King
message from the Mayor, calling attention to
the dilapidated condition Of the arch on second
street, near High, and to the necessity Of having
gutter at the Intersection Of West and Congress-
streets, where hagway has been laid lately was
referred to streets committee, and a message from
tne Mayor enclosing bill from Evening Star, to
statement from the Clerk of unexpended ap-
PrOpriations amounting to more than $40 OO0)
was referred To ways and means committee
communication from Rev Jos Aschwanden.
pastor OF Trinity (Catholic) Church, was read
In which he complains Of the late assessment Of
lot 272, High street. OF lot 81 First street. and
other property Of the church, the whole amount
Ing to 81 3OO and gives his reasons why he thinks
said assessment should be reduced to 81 800.
Mr.. Williams, in presenting the petition, re-
marked that he did ii with pleasure. and that he
thought the lot attached to the graveyard ought
70 be exempt from taxation. IL it was error
correct it, referred TO grievances committee.
communication from the trustees Of the poor
and Workhouse, asking 10 have a stand asst gned
them at the head of the market house for the sale
OF vegetables, &c, from that institution was re-
ferred to markethouse committee
Bill OF Jos Marll was referred to committee on
pumps.
The petition Of Mr.. Henry King, asking relief
from taxation on his house, which was injured
by tre. was referred TO a select committee-Messrs
Dunlop, Hill and Williams
The petition Of Thos. Evans, asking to have
stand opposite that of Mr.. Coxe's at the head of
the market, at the same rate MI Coxe's was
referred to committee c1 market-house
Inc report Of the trustees Of the poor and work
house. stating the expenditures at S672 So and the
receipts at SIS s5, for the quarter ending June
30, was referred to cOmmitee on poor and work
house.
Pickrell, Of the Board Of Appeals; resolution in
favor Of n. B. Walker; a resolution making II
the duty Of VIM Marriet, keeper of Little Falls
bridge, to blackwash the same throughout with
gas tar, without other compensation than his sal
arv, and If he refuses directing the Mayor TO dis
miss him. resolution directing the sale Of certain
town lots. and resolution in relation to ends of
streets were severally reported and laid over
under the rules
A resolution authorizing Mr.. Henry King and
Mr Geo. Shoemaker TO select suitable places east
and west Of High street for keeping the hose and
hose carriages Of the Corporation, was passed
The conference committee (Mr. Tenney Of said
committee dissenting) reported an amendment to
length in our letter Of Saturday last.
MIR. Tenney said, that as one Of the committee
be had voted against the amendment. This pro-
position (vOting men out of otace) was new
feature in legislation. He had been in the Cor
pOration many wears but had never seen any pro-
ceedings Of this kind before; and never heard of
such being adopted by any Legislative body He
spoke at some length, characterizing II as a party
measure altogether, and warned them that II the
object was economy they might lose instead of
gaming oy II, as the police Were elected to serve
a full year, unless there was good canse for dis
missal by the mayor, that no com plants had been
made to the proper place Of their incompetency or
lEemcfency, and that they could. and would If
removed, the Corporation for their wears sal
ary and recover il.
dr. Dunlop was doubtful of the validity of such
action We might repeal the law altogether but
there seemed to be dificulties in voting officers
out. He was in favor of the reduction and I'm
favor OF this IL il can be accomplished; but he
did not understand the di ificulties in the way
Mi. Stake could see no cause for suit We
could JusL as well turn men out as put them in
Government officers might claim to stay in the
fuLI term OF four years, but they were subject to
removal at pleasure.
Mr.. Tenney replied, stating that In such cases
the removal was made by the Executive, but who
ever heard Of the Senate or House of Representa-
tives removing their officers, unless on charges
made against them? Who ever heard of their
ballOting men out Of office! He only wanted the
board to consider, and not act hastily in this mat
ter.
After further debate by Messrs Stake Dunlop,
and Tenney, during which Mr. stake stated that
Mr. Cox had drafted the amendment, and Mr..
Tenney stated that in conversation with Mr.. Cox,
he had mentioned Recorder Guilds opinion, that
men could not be removed until the expiration of
their term OF office, only to put other men in, and
that Mr. Cox expressed doubts, and would have
preferred the dismissal of two men; and Mr. Stade
said, though he was willing to retain part Of the
present force, he had seen parties openly violating
could not vote for them.
Mr. Tenney called for the ayes and noes; when
the amendment was adopted.
MIR. Stake said there Another matter In
which great number Of citizens were interested;
and he moved suspension Of the rules, to take u
the annexation resolution vetoed by bis honor.
b0SDS0klOn.
the resolution amounted to nothing; and he OBJ
jected to taking ii up out of its order
Mr.. DunleP said It had been tabled long while
and ne would like to see 1t disposed Of during the
Mr. Tenney said he understood that no action
was to be taken on il until the police bill was
through the Board Of Aldermen-that this was to
be rod held over them.
Mr.williams and Mr. Stake both signifed that
the police bill was satisfactorily disposed Of
The question being taken, the rules were sus-
pended
The mayors message was read with bis reasons
for not signing the resolution. Instead Of submit
the .S. % I1e So,s1s sas a. h ,ne Tune
action Is taken.whether they are willn TO change
their condition, and be absorbed by city be-
tween which and US there has been an ''irrepres-
sible conflict for sixty years Ii was humiliatng
to ask them to "a Ike US in their charge and keep
Ing, as IL we are not able willing TO take care Of
ourselves IL requires no act Of Congress enable
US to take the sense Of the people at any time on
any subject whatever. He then aIludes to the
small number Of signers to the memorial-less
than l0o-after the town being thoroughly can
vassed and says they are all entitled to the high
est respect, no doubt, but the number is small
showing no unanimity the part of the people
He then at some length argues the cause Of legal
voters-people c5. property holders.
Mr.: Dunlop said Il was because Of the SIRE
psessible confict'' alluded to, that be wished TO
see this measure consummated The conflicting
Claims Of the two cities before Congress had done
Mr.. Hill called for the ayes and noes. and the
resolution passed, TO 1, as we stated on Saturday
Mr.. Williams resolution In relation 10 the
SINKING fund being next In order was read II
states mat, whereas ESQ was paid TO Henry Ad.
Olson for report said fund, $50 To WIN
Laird, aud $50 TO P. II. Berry, w 3. NieholI.'
and Samuel Cropley for examining reports. and
due 10 the tax payers that reports cost no this
cooperation $3.50 should be extensiyel circulated
Tor public information; therefore, be IL
hss0tcsd, &c, That 100 copies of the report Of
HenrY Addison and the examining committee be
printed for the use Of the two boards and OF the
citizens. - ~
Mr. Hill moved to amend by inserting ss2OOn in
place OF "IOO and to provide for having the
printing done in Georgetown N
Mr. Dunlop was opposed to so much expense.
Mr. Hill thought IL was due TO the peopl. IN
know something Of the workings Of the fnnd,
He wanted all reports printed up 10 the present
day r'.S"''
Mr.. Pearson that the present Mayor In 1851
made report that the sinking fund would ex.
unguish the debt Of the town In twelve wears
He doubted now whether IL 10 was wound up Il
would pay $4,000; he didn't care what gentle
men said He spoke at some length, drawing a
sad picture Of the financial condition and pros
Iects OF the town, stating thatit was bankrupt,