Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-19
GEORGETOWN CORPORATION AFFAIRS

GU on Friday evening last all the members were
present.
A message from the Mavor was read In which
he says 81 have succeeded In getting Congress TO
make an appropriation to paw the debt of - 600
ous US bY the Government Of the United States %
ana recommends that the amount thus obtained
De used TO pay for dredging the channel Of the
EVer, there being no law for that purpose He
also states that the instalment of 81 200 already
paid to the contractors for dredging was loaned
by T., vi. Linthicum, Esq ., and recommends that
he be reimbursed ont Of the money obtained from
CONGRESS Referred to committee of ways and
Another message from the Mayor was read
Ealing attention to the precarious condition of
the canal bridge on the east side of the market
mouse, which IS likely to fall very soon; and
stating that II was the dsty of the Canal Com
pany 10 aftend 20 the preservation OF the bridge
out they cared little for such obligations and
would not rebuild IL il il was to tumble down to-
night; and says he makes no recommendation as
the boards can decide whether they will put ii in
good travelling condition or ''let 1t slide;n re-
ferred to streets committee.
Petition Of Henry King, asking an abatement
OF taxes, and that Of John r Parkhurst asking
remission OF fine, We're referred to grievance
Certain orders Of the late Philip Gormley were
referred 70 claims committee
Mr.. Pearson offered resolution from grievance
committee, for remission of fines due from Gilbert
Nanderwerker (S37U), he paying all costs on the
same; the third reading of which being objected
To by Mr. Hill, it lays over under the rules.
Communication Of f. l.. Eliason, asking per-
mission 70 tap the Waterman on Eighth street
was referred to water committee
BY suggestion Of Mr.. Dunlop the amendment
TO the omnibus stand ordinance was vvfthdrawn
by Mr.. Pearson, as it was stated that Mr. Tenn.v
was willing to have one coach in front of his
store and Mrs Lang was willing to have two in
front Of her premises -
Resolution for cleaning and repairing streets
was passed. ''''o
The annexation resolution from the Board of
Aldermen being under consideration -
Mr.. TenneY said he would move To strike ont
that section which proposes to have the commit
Tee apply 10 Congress fof legislation to take the
sense OF tne people We have much business all
tne ume before Congress, and IL would be well
not TO bring matter Of such importance before
them unless called upon by the citizens to a n sa
Ihefe Were elghty-eight sgners to the memorial
ne had seen, out two were ladies, and one man
was since dead, which reduces the number to
elSnty-nve voters He had understood there was
another memorial, signed by residents in the
iourtn precinct, but had not seen IT, We have
before us memorial signed by eiehty-hye voters
OUT OF l,2OO; whether there Is large or small
number Of property holders makes no difference
We must look to the list of names as the matte,
will bave to be voted ON by the people whether
property holders or not We ought not n on IN
Congress for leave to take vote unless there Is
a0ecloeo expression by the citizens in IFS favor
This measure was not in favor but retroceSsion
TO Maryland has been mooted for a nnmher ~
years past, and could, he believed ccamand
majority. There was no demonstration In favor
OF anal lgamation; 1t was urged here bnt met tbs
approval Of only very decided minority OF ths
ciuzens IL was useless TO get Congress to pass a
nnl lls
strike cut that section and let the dutis. IF ~.
committee cease after comforting with the antho,
jnes OF Washington, and reporting terms II
strikes me that IL is king away our yfobt 20 Give
the committee power, which we may wish 70
repeal when they report terms / don't believe
satisfactory terms can be agreed upon. Whether
you Strike out or not, hope the committee will
not put the town to any expense rs IS57 the
annexation committee cost s77 40 each Cornora
tion paying half the expense, and then came to
notnlng IN consequence Of a disagreement abolt
the Long Bridge
Mr. stake said that from his understanding Of
tue resolution, when the committee reported to
this corporation, we could accept the terms and
submit the matter to a vote Of the neonIe or -
Ject them before applying to Congress for the
right He would vote against the amendment
Mr. Dunlop said he did not see the necessitv Of
striking ont, but had no objection To II ne
object can be accomplished after the COMMITTEES
report here. He was anxious to see som,tbIny
aone' as II was the mos important measure we
nave had before the Corporation. IL would ad-
vance the Interests Of the town, tend 10 improve
Eloptftys ENABLE us to get appropriations from
Congress, and would benefit ali classes
The motion TO strike out was lost
MIR. Williams moved 70 Law the whole matter
on the table temporarily.
Mr.. Stake hoped his friend would withdraw
Mr.. Williams was In favor of the measure but
would state his reasons for making the motion
rms measure was great hobby with the Board
OF Aldermen, but in reference to the police and
other measures they don't agree with the leyisla-
ton here They lay aside measures we recon-
mend. think II good policy to lay this aside
pending there
The motion TO lay on the table was lost.
Mr. Tenney offered an amendment that the
tain an abandonment Of the Long Bridge.
Mr.. Dunlop said that was one of the causes of
the former disagreement
Mr.. Stake opposed the amendment We had
succeeded heretofore in having the hridg remain
IN a neglected state, and may succeed In the en-
ure removal OF IT. l can't see why the gentle
man wishes 20 cripple the bill with this amend
tue COMMITTEES guarantees me in saying that they
viii do what Is right and act for the good Of the
, tOwh As II iot themselves They are all our best
ieeung them am willing to leave all matters
which may arise TO the committee
Mr. 4 eaneY was very sorry his friend over the
wey would vote against this amendment and re-
lect 50 Pian prospect OF getting rid Of the Long
Bridge as that. ID had been a great source Of
trouble. ii washington would agree to that, he
would not oppose amalgamation. But he could 4
not overcome his dislike Of it. We will lose
control Of our hour inspection, gain opposition
and other portions Of Washington will think too
many favors are extended to this side Of the creek
oy Congress IL Is not the case now. Our inter-
ests are as well taken Of as w ashington's
Ihis session we have been refunded the money
for the Falls bridge; and two Of our streets are
lighted with gas, being greater proportion than
the Corporation Of Wellington gets for that pur.
iissi,ndg ne s senate put In an .PPsoPriation for
out seventh and Twelfth streets in Washington
besides the Federal Metropolis had get to be a
oed a. 1alumo'e was. There were nightly scenes
OF asoIae, ana rutaanism, and short time since
Pe1SeaD.s cinzen was Knocked In the head by
Ponceman- IL would be no honor 10 be eiu-
Leh OF sucn metropolis once thought It would
De an honoi; out 90 not think so now hope
the board will withdraw its opposItion and M
this amendment cardinal matter and have no
agreement unless the Long Bridge Is an once
abandoned Then might q cities whjcb ny,
row stream divide like kindred rocks have
mingled into one'' nave
Mr. stake would ask his friend who ,.v..
older Citizen oftoe town than he was how loag
they had been warrins against the Long Bridget
The nrst time be ever visited Georgetoyyn sosn.
twenty years ago, they were then discussing IN
IL annexation 10 accomplished, we can ngRt II
with increased vigor. Scarcely day passes that
Mr. Addison Is not at the Capitol with something
70 say about the Long Bridge. Some honors yoa
cannot rob him Of 81 have succeeded in yet
ting from Congress 81 600 expended ON the Falls
bridge" Where were other members Of the COM
Inittee, and what were they doing, 4 should
think they would feel chagrined and hurt as /
would II was a member. All that Georgetown
can do as Georgetown will not avail in this m az.
ter. That Is q settled fact But IL we were a