Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-16
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondsnes Of The Star.


GEORGETOWN, February 16, 1860.
Early yesterday morning. a young man living
on tue road near the Little Falls bridge, discov.
ereo mat some one during the night had robbed
hi, Oh all bis poultry except two or three super
anhua'ed specimens too old to lay and too tough
70 eau, seeing departing footprints in the light
snow which had fallen during the night himself
ana heigh6or started in pursuit, and near town
oVe,hauied the thief, pipe i'm mouth, and bag on
s oacni literally making tracks. In the bag Were
aging mems. The lover Of poultry. proof being
strong; was consigned to quarters in your city
Wnere ne will probably have TO content himself
win Dill OF fare minus ''chicking."
we learn from builders that many improve
menus are contemplated by our citizens during
the ensuing season, and that several fine dwell,
lngs VIII be erected upon the Heights, amongst
whlch the most prominent will be magnificent
residence for Senator Bright on the beautiful and
since.
Nearly al of our business men have agreed to
close their stores the I'D inst and the day will
be general holiday
respected and aged resident of our city, Capt
1ohathan Cathrell, died yesterday after a pro-
order
Our Bridge street friend. Crandell, has sent us
package Of his magnetic pens. and after trial,
we VIII state that he has, in our opinion, sue
ceeuea In what many have failed in, that is, in
initiating the elasticity, smoothness, and softness
OF the quill Those who have much writing to
40, Will do we'll to give him call.
On Friday evening last there was no meeting of
our Board Of Aldermen.
ne Board of Common Council Were in session.
al! Ihe members present except Mr.. Pickrell
The Chair laid before the board communica-
zion from VIM. J Irwin and Thomas Little a
committee of the Washington Fire Company of
philadelphia, proposing to sell to our Corporation
their steam fire engine; read and referred to COM
mlttee on nre companies and fire engines
message from the Mayor submitting the re-
port of the Inspector of Fire Engines and calling
attention to his recommendation that an addi-
tional supply of hose be urchased was referred
10 the IRE department committee, who reported
resolution authorizing the purchase of hose con-
nections and hose carriage for the Vigilant Fire
Company; passed.
Mr.. Lazenby presented the account of VIM Cal
hOun Il Co, for paving on the streets and moved
Its reference to the committee Streets concurred
Mr.. Lazenby presented the memorial of James
Robertson on the subject Of his application now
before the board. to butchers stall one of.
the stalls in the market-house at present occupie
as butter or hucksters stall; referred to commit
tee on the market house, who after consultation
asked to be discharged from its further cons,dera
tion; agreed to, and committee discharged
MIR. stake presented the memorial of the officers
OF the Nigiiant fire company, asking appropri-
alton to enable them to defray any expense they
may incur in entertaining the visiting fremen e1-
pected to participate In the ceremonies on the I'D
inst laid on the table.
Mr.. Tenney. from the committee of WAYS and
means, reported the following resolutions 70 carry
out recommendations Of the Mayor in his mes
sage:
A resolution appointing a committee to repre-
sent the interests Of this Corporation before Con-
gress; passed.
A resolution In regard to d certain bill now
pending in Congress; passed.
resolution instructing the committee repre-
senting the interests Of this town before Congress
Read and further consideration postponed until
Friday next.
Mr.. Tenney. from the same committee. submit
ted written report ON the subject Of Corporation
finances, with two bills, entitled severaily Gan
ordinance levying general and special direct
tax for the year 1850, and providing for the col.
lection thereof and San ordinance levying a
gas tax for the year 1850, and authorizing a con-
tract with the Gas company" Further consider
alton Of both these bills was on motion post
poned until Friday next.
MIR. Marbury moved that five hundred copies of
the report be printed under the direction Of the
committee, for general distribution among the
which, on motion of Mr. Stake was
amended by including the publication of the
"Ordinance levying gas tax, &C." Motion and
agreed to
Mr.. Hyde, from the committee on the poorhouse
and workbouse, reported resolution providing
for the expenses of that institution during the
lourtn quarter 81 the year 1885, consideration post
poned until Friday next
Mr.. LaZenby, from the committee on claims re-
ported resolution in favor Of Henry Reaver;
passed.
kehouse rePof gP the committee on the mar
butchers stalls In the markethouse; consideration
postponed for one week
Mr.. King, from the committee on water re-
ported resolution in favor of J. w. Thompson
4 Bro; consideration postponed until Friday
next
The resolution in relation to the Inauguration
Of the equestrian statue Of Washingto on motion
Of Mr.. Stake, was amended by inserting the words
6 And that the additional sum Of thirty dollars be
appropriated to be paid to the order Of the COM
uittee Of the Vigilant Fire Company
Mr.. Tenney then asked the yeas and NAYS on the
passage of the resolution, with the following re-
iult
Yeas Messrs. King. Lazenby, Shoemaker.
Stake, and President of the Boards.
Nays-Messrs. Dunlop, Hyde, Marbury, Offutt,
and Tenney-5.
so the resolution was lost
And the board adjourned till Friday evening
next at : o'clock.