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

IN the Chair.
communication was received from the Mayor
an appropriation to pay the Interest on the Wash,
lngton and Alexandria Railroad bonds guaranteed
ny the Corporation" on account Of clerical error
contained In the same. The question recurring
upon the passage OF the bill notwithstanding the
objections Of the Mayor, IL was rejected.
Also, one from the Mayor transmitting the
annual report Of the Commissioners Of the ASYLUM
for the year ending June Goth, 1860; referred 10
asylum committee.
Also, one transmitting a communication from
the Water Registrar, asking certain appropris
tons for the water department. referred To a.
drainage committee.
One from the City Surveyor, in reply to reso
luton OF the Board Of Aldermen, tran mitting an
estimate Of the cost Of grading First street west
between street south and the Eastern Branch;
referred 10 improvements committee,
PETITIONS,
vi Chas SiouSa, and Others for e water main.
of M Cohen, for remission OF a in.: OF nronerty1
holders Tor sewer along Sixth street west from
Loulsans avenue to street north; of citizens, for
gravel footwalk on North Capitol street: OF citi-
zens In reference to lighting Fifth street Of
which were duly referred
COMMITTEES REPORTS
Dill 70 set the curbstones and pave the footway
on the south front Of square No $40; passed Bill
from the lower board to set the curbstones and
pave the footway on the north fronts of supdrv
squares passed. Bill to take up and relay the
gutter on the north front of square 95l; passed
Bill to lay water main in street north, between
Second and Third streets west, passed Bill to
wafer main IN bighteenth street west, from
TO streets nOfthi passed. Substitute for the
OH making an appropriation to pay the interest
due on the Alexandria and Washington railroad
oT M guaranteed by this Cooperation; passed
Mr. Huntington, from the police committee to
Whom was referred the nomination Of VIM H.
HOOK for suPerintendento of sweeps in the Seventh
e,u' reported ine same back, recommending 1t
DC NOT con1rmedi reiected-ayes 1, noes b.
BtllfOr the relief of w allace & Denham: passed
Bill for the relief of Eugene Sweeney; passed
Joint resolution, requiring duplicate reports
from certain officers of this CORPORATION: nassed
BIZ making appropriation for the payment of
the salaries Of teachers and assistant teachers OF
Inc Public Schools for the ensuing year; passed
Mr. DOnoho, from the schools COMMITTEE. IN
whom was referred the nominations of A w
Miller as trustee of the Public Schools in the third
district, and James Lawrenson for trustee in the
second district, reported them back recommend
ing their confirmation.
The nomination Of A. w Miller was confirmed
by ayes IL, noes o.
That of James LawTenson WAS confirmed nv,
ayes IL, noes 3. y
On motion by Mr.. Fisher, the Joint resolution
requiring four-way stop-cocks to be inserted at
certain points, was taken up and passed
Adjourned.
Common COEnci-The board met at the usual
hour, the President in the chair
communication was receivsd from the Mayor,
informing the board that he had signed various
designated bills; also, transmitting report of
The commissioners Of the northern market; re-
ferred. Communication from the city surveyor
IN answer to a resolution Of the board requestin1
that officer to furnish estimate of the repairs Of
walls al TioSr creek and Second st. west. The
surveyor states that appropriation of $50 for the
purpose Will be necessary; referred.
BILLS, PETITIONS ETC INTRODUCED.
Memorial from Charles Miller and others, ask
Ing for certain Improvements; referred Joint
resolution repeating the acts authorizing the clean
ing of streets by contract referred Bin to trim
and gravel l. street north, between Fourth and
Finn streets west referred Petition in behalf of
the perseverance, Fire Company; referred. Bill
70 take up and relay pavement in the Fourth
Ward. Petitions Of II. r Arnold and others for
trimming and graveling south ID street from
Second 10 Seventh street; referred Petition OF
Charles L Clark and others, for certain improve
ments in square 1885, referred. Petition of Thomas
Bend and others, for paving, trimming, and grav-
cling street north, between Seventh and seven
teenth streets west; referred.
Mr. Given introduced the following resolution;
which was adopted:
R>sOirsd, That the Commissioner Of Health be
and he is hereby, requested 10 inform this Board
Of the expediency Of designating suitable local
ity In the suburbs Of each Of the respective wards
OF the city as place Of deposit for the refuse of
alleys, CUTTERS, &c, and Of offering them to an
annual public sale.
Mr.. Wilson presented the following:
ReSolrsd, That the committee on police be in
structed to inquire into the exPedency Of prevent
Ing by law, the passage about streets on the
sabbath, Of business vehicles Of various kinds,
but more especially, Of Ice wagons; and that said
committee have leave to report by bill otherwise
Mr. Wilson stated in explanation, that various
persons had complained to him Of this practice
and an ice dealer had himself spoken to him on
the subject and said he thought be but spoke the
sentiments Of all engaged in that busipes when
be said he would prefer the passage of such law
They could then furnish a double quantity on
Saturday.
Mr.. Borrows -Won't tke ice melt on Sunday,
Mr. Edmondston Il would like the gentleman
to tell me II ministers have right to go to church
on Sunday in carriages, laughter The resolu-
tion was rejected.
WITHDRAWN FROM THE FILE, AND REFERRED.
Papers Of II. Cheever, o., asking reim-
bursement fer damages dene % property owned
BY him on X st, were taken from the file and re-
ferred to claims committee, with some additional
evidence
ELECTION OF ASSESSORS FOR THE FIFTH WARD
POSTPONED
The joint resolution of the Board Of Aldermen,
10 the effect that the two boards meet in council,
at O'Clock on Monday, the 10th inst, for the pur-
pose Of electing assessor from the Fifth Ward
to I'LL the vacancy caused by the removal Of Geo
f Barrett, he not being eligible at the time of
election because not then assessed the books Of
tie Corporation, was so amended as to substitute
the 23d instead Of the 10th inst.
KEPoRrs FROM COMMITTEES.
Bill for the improvement Of l. street north and
First street east passed Bill to repair the bridge
across Rock creek and street; passed Bill max
ing appropriation for the trimming and graveling
street south, from Seventh to Ninth streets east
in the Sixth Ward; passed. Bill authorizing the
curbstone to be set and footway paved on the
north front Of squares 2il and 1863; passed. Bill
authorizing the pavement and carriage way on
Fourteenth street west, from Pennsylvania avenue
TO F street north; passed. Bill for the improve
from the upper board relative to the inclosing of
Judiciary square; laid on the table Substitute
bill, authorizing the laying Of watermains along
the north side Of New York avenue and | street
north, from Tenth to Eleventh streets west passed
Bill authorizing the laying Of a waterman along
street north, from Twelfth 10 Thirteenth streets
west passed. Bill In relation TO the erection Of
sidewalk fire plugs passed. Bill for the relief Of
John L. Reside; passed. Bill for the improve
ment Of the Northern market postponed until
Monday. Bill for the rebuilding Of the bridge
at the intersection Of Virginia avenue and South
Cap toll street; passed.
Sir. Russell, from the committee on unfinished
business reported various bills, all of which were
appropriately referred.
Mr. Van Reswick from the committee on i'm
Provements, reported the following resolution
which was agreed to:
ksyoIrsd, That the Mayor, one member of the
Board OF Aldermen, and two members Of the
Board Of Common Council, 1.-THE latter to be ap-
pointed by their respective Presidents are hereby
authorized 10 act as a committee on the part OF
the Cooperation TO confer with the Secretary OF
the Interior In reference to the enclosure of Judi
ri Will hi