Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-31

reconsideration.
Mr.. Dunlop said such motion was plainly
shut out.
Mr.. King thought not, because the bin had no,
gone to the other Board
Mr.. Tenney said the rule was as plain as the
nose on mans face; and after further discussion
oy him and Mr.. Stake, each in support Of his
The President decided that the motion TO recon.
slider was not In order, but as our object ought 10
be to do right, disregarding technicalities, he
bill up.
Mr. Tenney refusing to give assent to this
course,
Mr. Williams said he would withdraw his
would have interrupted the order of business, he
would not have urged It,
Mr. stake, from the poor and workhouse CON-
mliee, reported resolution for payment Of the
last quarter's expenses OF the poor and workhouse
He wished to state his regret that, In his judg-
ment, the expenses Of that institution were too
great, 1t costing on an average, 80 cents per day
by the report Of the Trustees that the receipts
from the establishment We're very small and
would not pay to keep horse, but would bring
the corporation In debt. II would also be seen
that laborer is employed at s37 so per quarter,
when the work ought to be done by pauper labor.
IL was no doubt only necessary to draw the atten-
ton Of the Trustees to the matter az they are men
extravagant and higher now than in the winter,
while now there are few inmates. The resolution
was passed.
The resolution, (from grievances committee, }
exempting Trinity (Catholic) church from pay
ment Of taxes; for High street improvement, now
due on the lot attached to the burying ground,
coming up for consideration,
Mr Tenney opposed it warmly, urging that the
case OF Mrs Clark, who pstitioned here, was one
of great hardship, and asking how the commit
tee found out that this lot was a burial ground
BY an ordinance Of this rporation burial grounds
are exempt from taxation. This lot had been taxed
M no Yontia sl~aa
by the Roman Catholic church. II is a separate
and distinct lot, and has, previous to this wear
been under cultivation, The Presbyterians had
paid for the street improvement opposite their
burial place. Why exempt other churches, and
why had the committee reported in favor of this
case1
Mr.. Pearson said the committee had examined
the law and found churches and burial grounds
were exempted from taxation. This lot had been
bought Of Father Hardy some years ago for a
Catholic burying ground. No one is buried there
yet, because not enough die thank God The
gentlemen and myself will want place one Of
these days, and -
Mr.. Tenny.-win they let me in there II I die,
Mr. Fearson.-No, sir; they will put you out
side. All the explanation is, that all other churches
are exempt and this should not be made TO nav
They are ready to take it up IS grave yard, as
soon as people die.
Mr. Sake said thi. lot was purchased to extend
with debt, but were looking forward now to en-
close the ground.
Mr. Tenney spoke at some length. He was will.
ing 70 accord to the Catholic church exactly the
same as granted to the Presbyterian, Methodist,
Episcopal, and other churches, but no special
favors. This lot had heretofore been regularly as
sessed and paid for, but Ii was now claimed to be
a grave yard. II 1T is the assessors have made a
great mistake. The corporation had been at great
expense improving High and Fayette streets to
get to 1t. Ii was under cultivation last wear the
stubole is yet on it. The Georgetown College
was now using the Aqueduct water without
charge, while our citizens have to pay. This lot
was separate and distinct, and could be sold at
any time III graveyard, 1t is subject to pay
and If exempted, it will be an act of Injustice to
Mrs. Clark.
Mr. Williams said this lot was part and parcel
fore, but they now protested against this gouging
system. IL they have been paying Improperly
heletofore the less said about il the better: we
might have to refund
Mr.. Pearson spoke at some length, saving Ii was
graveyard to all intents and purposes You
wanted to tax the Academy, but they stole out of
the Corporation. This lot should be exempt I'm
justice TO the Catholic Church. They educate
27O children without any expense to you, while a
large amount 2f money is appropriated for the
school in the church on Snake Harbor, (the pub
lie school,
Mr. King was sorry to see the discussion taking
a sectarian turn What is the lot now used for ,
Even If II is graveyard it is not exempt from a
front foot tax.
Mr.. Stake said the pastor wished for nothing
more nor less than was granted to other denomi-
nations. He wished to ask for nothing except
what he was entitled to claim as a right This
lot was purchased to extend the burial ground
and the whole was shortly to be enclosed as one
lot.
Mr.. Dunlop said that the old law of 1908 ex-
emPts church and burial grounds. The Presby-
terrain Bridge street property was thus exempted.
tha Under ,nas law property purchased and held for
object and intent. IL the assessors have made a
mistake, correct 1t In 1855, the West George
town Church was exempted from the front foot
tax. This was another case
Mr. King said the Bridge street property was
exempted because Of the church on It, II was
never pretended before that this lot is a grave
yard. l mean no disrespect to the Catholics, 10
the officiating priest, or TO Mr.. Pearson, but II
this is grave yard, don't see how they claim
to be exempt.
After further remarks
Mr.. Tenney said the PRESBYTERIAN Church on
Bridge street paid front-foot tax few years go
He moved to amend the title Of the resolution 30
as to make Il " Lot 272,'' &c, instead of g the
burial ground &c.
The President decided the motion to be out OF
order :
Mr.. Hill called for the yeas and nays, and the
resolution passed by vote Of 8 to g. as stated in
our letter Of Saturday last.
Mr.. Pickrell, when his name was called, said
ne would vote aye" AZ a matter Of right
Mr. Tenney, when his name was called said he
would vote 81 no" for two reasons First this was
not graveyard; and second, IL II was, Ii was not
exempt from the front-foot tax
The Board adjourned sire die.