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Mr.. Wright spoke in favor of the adoption of the

resolution, urging it on the ground that if the Con
vention instructed the delegates to support any
particular individual, they would not feel at lib
erty to support any other candidate, even when it
| became necessary to do so.
NJ. Il. Gosnell was in favor of instructing the
delegates to support Stephen A. Douglas, but to
accommodate the sentiment of the Convention, he
offered the following resolution, as substitute:
ResoIped That the unanimous choice of this Conven-
ton for the nomination of the Charleston National Con
vention, is the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas.
The substitute was lost and the original resolu-
ton adopted.
M. Il. Gosnell offered the following resolution,
! which was adopted.
ResoIred That committee of be appointed by the
Chair to wait upon Messrs r. ]. Brent and 7. NJ. Lana
han to inform them of their nomination, and to invite
them to meet the general Convention Monday night,
| 9th inst
The Chair appointed Messrs. NJ. T. Gosnell and
j. S. Wright as the committe, whereupOn the Con-
| yention adjourned SINE die.
The seeding delegates will meet this morning at
| Rechabite Hall, at eleven O'Clock.
AMUSEJfENTS THIS EVENING, Feb. a, 1860.
HOLIDAY Sr. THEATRE Miss Matilda Heron
and Mr.. j. w. Wallack. Benefit of Miss Matilda
Heron. Lesbio.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
THURSDAY, February %.
| FIRST ANCH.-Present-SAMUELG G. SPICER, ESQ.,,
| President, and all the members excepting Messrs.
| Irons and Baugher.
Mr.. EVANS presented petition from several lum-
Der commission merchants, asking for modiica-
tion in the law relative to the wharfage on lumber
| Referred.
Mr.. CALLS presented petition from Wingate
| Lusby, asking permission to make certain changes
in house on Iron alley. Referred.
Mr.. Pollock presented petition from A. Stow
| ELL asking permission to place an illuminated
clock in front of his store No. 163 Baltimore street
Referred.
Mr.. r. PRICE presented petition from John
Butt asking for compensation for damages done to
his property, No 466 West Pratt street. from the
overlooking of a Referred
Mr.. NORRIS presented report from the Joint
Special Committee relative to rumor that certain
parties had secured land warrant to cover the
bottom of the basin The report states that in No
vember last a land warrant issued to DR..
Thomas Ii. Buckler for said purpose, and that un-
der the direction of DR.. Bucker surveys and plats
have been made of the premises. The Committee
also discover that DR.. Buckler has written letter
to the Mayor of the city, informing that officer
that he had taken steps to secure a land warrant
for said purposes, and assured the Mayor that it
was his intention to make the same to the city
authorities for the of the city. The report
closes with resolution that, in consideration that
the city may at some future day be compelled to
pay exorbitant price for the trouble which Dr.
Buckler has taken in the matter the City Counsel
lor be authorized to take such steps he may
deem necessary to protect the citys interest in the
premises.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. TAYLOR presented the report of the Joint
Standing Committee on Claims, with resolution
directing the Comptroller to pay to Thos. ID. Scof
the sum OF S9747, money paid in error Laid on
the table.
Mr. EVANS, of the Joint Standing Committee on
City Property, presented a resolution appropriate
ing $50 for the grading and gravelling of the
walks of Union Square, the work to be done under
the supervision of the City Commissioner
Adopted
a message was received from the Second Branch,
containing a report from the Joint Special Com
mittee on Ways and Means, with a resolution ap
propriating certain sums of money to persons who
have supplied the Jail with coal, furniture, &c.
Laid the table.
Mr. A. NJ. PRICE presented petition, signed by
many citizens Richmond Market charging
tardiness on the part of the Council in relation to
increasing the dimensions of the Richmond Market.
communication was received from the Water
Engineer stating that the spring at the corner of
Lancaster street and Broadway would not supply
a running fountain and recommends that a
pump be placed therein. Referred.
communication was received from the City
Counsellor relative to suit for wharfage, decided
against the city in the Superior Court. Laid on
the table.
A communication was received from the Com
missioner of Health, stating that to the best of his
knowledge, the Assistant Health Commissioner full
fills all his duties
Mr.. Balm said that the reply was not satisfacto-
ry, and he therefore moved that the note be re-
turned, and request made that the Health Com
missioner give categorical answer.
Mr.. MACE moved that the subject be laid on the
Mr.. EVANS offered a resolution directing the City
Commissioner to lay fag-stones Eastern avenue,
at Spring street. Adopted.
A communication was received from Messrs.
Fowler Wells, inviting the members of the
Branch to attend course of Lectures on Phren-
ology, to be delivered in Carroll Hall. Adopted
Mr.. CALLS offered a resolution, requesting the
General Assembly of Maryland to incorporate
new gas company for the city of Baltimore. Laid
on the table.
Mr.. TAYLOR called up the resolution of the Com.
mttee on Claims, adverse to the petition of DR..
kloman. Adopted.
ting $3.50 to VIM. Newmever return of taxes
paid in error. Adopted.
Mr.. TAYLOR called up the report of the Committee
on claims with resolution adverse to the claim of
DR.. Baxley. Adopted
Mr.. TAYLor called up the resolution directing the
Comptroller to pay to o. w. Eicheberger John J.
West. James Preston and NJ j. T. Summers, GER
tain moneys paid in error. Adopted.
Mr.. TAYLor called up the resolution attached to
the report of the Committee claims, adverse to
the petition of Joseph Rupert.
Mr.. TAYLOR called up the resolution authorizing
the Comptroller to pay to John B. Andrews the
sum of SIS, as compensation for damages sustained
to his horse, the animal having fallen into hole in
the bed of Pratt street.
Mr.. EVANS offered amendment making the
sum $50.
Mr.. MACE moved to recommit the NATTER
Adopted.
Mr.. TAYLOR called up the resolution authorizing
the Comptroller to pay Bull & Tuttle the sum of
S97.4G for advertising in the Clipper newspaper
Adopted.
Mr.. MACE called up the resolution inquiring of
the Board of Health as to whether the present
Marine Hospital property would be suitable site
for an Almshouse.
Mr.. Balm said that when the resolution was pre-
sented he had used some language towards the
mover Mr.. Spedden) which, in the excitement of
the moment, might have been too warm He would
assure that gentleman that he had no intention of
wounding his feelings.
Mr.. SPEDDEN accepted the amend.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. ROBERTS called up the resolution granting
permission to VIM. H. Oer to burn lime on his
premises on Gold street. Adopted.
Mr.. ROBERTS called up the resolution directing
the City Commissioner to repair the sewer at Cen
trail avenue and Pratt streets. Adopted.
Mr.. BLACKBURN called up the resolution author
izing the removal of a pump on Hanover street,
south of Lombard street. Adopted.
Mr.. Balm offered resolution directing the
Comptroller to lay gas mains on Schroeder and
Poppeton streets, between Baltimore and Lexing
ton streets, and on Republican street. between
Pratt and Lexington streets. Referred.
Adjourned.
journment. Present, DAVID TAYLOR, Esq, Presi-
dent pro tenn, and all the members.
The resolution relative to the appointment of
police officers by the Mayor returned with an
amendment, which was concurred in, and changing
the title thereof to can ordinance in relation to
the Commissions and Bonds of the Police"
The resolution authorizing Ballard & Kemp to
erect frame building on Eastern
taken up and passed.
Also, a resolution to place steam fre-pug
the corner of Bowey and Mill streets.
Also, the resolution to pay to the widow of
Richard jenkins the sum of $50.
The Branch adjourned until tomorrow afternoon
at 5 o'clock.