Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-01
GEORGETOWN.


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All opposition between the Union and Citizens
line OF omnibuses ceased yesterday. Either by
The formation Of a co-partnership between the
PIoP,le'ors, or some mutual understanding, the
coaches OF each commenced starting from the same
stand, and running I'm connection, this morning
we understand that II is intended to keep reg
ularly on the line between our city and the Cap
minutes time
During the presentwee we have been deprived
Dy death OF two Of our old and highly respectable
female residents-Mrs. Ann Cammack wife Of
MIR Edmund Cammack, most estimable lady,
noted Tor her many charities and universal kind
ness ness 20 the poor, and Mrs. English, wife Of Mr..
David English, who died very suddenly at her
residence corner Of Potomac and First streets YES
terday morning. She retired to bed on the fight
previous In the enjoyment of excellent health
soon after she awOke Yesterday morning how
ever, she complained of misery in her head, and
was almost Immediately attacked with paralysis
which, notwithstanding everything was done for
her tnat medical skill could accomplish, carried
her Oh In few hours
Snow commenced falling at an early hour last
night, and continued to do so most of the night:
ana ths morning the ground is covered to the
depth OF some three inches
In the Council. on Friday night message from
the mayor submitting the account of T.. X. Abbott
1or refreshments furnished to the firemen on the
occasion OF the recent fire on Bridge street, was
message from the Mayor submitting the ac-
count OF J w. Thompson & Bro, for furnishing
ana laying water mains on High street. was read
The Chair laid before the Board certain ac
counts OF VIM. H. Tenney; which Were read and
referred.
communication from Cook obey, contrac-
tors for the improvement of High street from
Eighth street to the Corporation limits. asking
such action on the part of the Corporation i'm their
behalf as will place in their hands the means of
meeting the obligations which they have incurred
IN carrying out their contract, was read and re-
fcrred.
communication from John H. Newman. re-
signing his appointment one of the police
offcers. was read and transmitted to the Aldermen
communication from William III. Barnaclo.
asking that he may be appointed police officer
was read and transmitted to the Aldermen.
The Chair laid before the Board the memorial
OF Joseph Shoemaker, representing that one of the
butchers stalls in the market is now occupied nv
a huckster, whose license will expire in March
next, and asking that he NAV be allowed to occu
Py the same upon the expiration of the license of
the present occupant for the purpose of Conduct
ing the butchering business; read and referred
MIR. King, from the joint committee appointed
to superntend the repairs Of the Bride street
bridge, submitted estimates received by said
committee for erecting ratings at the east and
west ends Of said bridge, which was read. and
after debate thereon, on motion of Mr. Marbury.
the subject was recommitted with instructions TO
award the contract to such parties as will do the
On motion Of Mr.. Hyde, the committee was
further instructed to request the Mayor to submit
to the Corporation authorities Of WASH agton the
proprsty of their uniting in the expense of said
improvement.
Mr.. Lazenby, from the committee on clai ms.
reported resolutions in favor of A. F Ofutt & Co
samuel Bootes, .Jr, Richard Ballinger, FL. w.
Mr.: Hyde offered the following resoLstio on;
which was adopted
Resolved, That the committee on fire apnar,tu,
be Instructed to report to the board the amount Of
hose now in good order, and to inquire into the
expediency Of purchasing additional quantity
for the use Of the town; and that said committee
embrace In the inquiry the relative value Of gum
elastic hose with that now in use with opinion of
the proPriety Of supply Of that kind, and the
cost Of different sizes suitable for the f.e plugs
Mr.. Marbury offered resolution in favor of
John q Lanman.
The resolution in relation to the Alexandria
Loudoun and Hampshire railroad was taken up
and passed.
A communication from EzekiaI Hughes. de-
Ginning TO serve as one Of the Judges Of election
was read and laid on the table.
A message was received from the Aldermen
proposing a joint meeting of the two boards for
the purpose of electng two judges of election and
And the said proposition being concurred in,
the Board of Aldermen was made acquainted
Herewith
The Board of Aldermen then appearing, the
joint meeting was organized-Hugh Caperton
Esq. president Of the Board of Aldermen \ pre-
sldlng-and proceeded to tue elections aforesaid
which being concluded, the joint meeting was
The following resolutions were severally taken
up and passed, and being concurred in by the
Aldermen, were signed:
A resolution relating to High street; resolution
In favor Of Libbey Il Son; resolution in favor of
:. T. Cissell; a resolution in favor Of d. Eng
Nsh. X. X Shekell and 6 M. Sotheron, assessors;
and resolution in favor Of II. Barron & Son
The resolution proposing certain duty OIL Judges
of elections was taken up, and read the second
time.
Mr.. Marbury moved to amend the resolution by
inserting after the words 1.-The Town Hail." the
words lat 10 O'Clock. a. m.," which was con-
CURED in
The resolution was then passed
The Chair laid before the Board a communica-
tion from Robt Oud, Esq late Recorder, SUBJ
uniting his account for professional services read
and referred
The resolution repeating resolution in relation
to debts due by this Corporation, was taken up
and read the second time, and pending its further
consideration, the Board adjourned until Friday
evening next.