Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-31
GEORGETOWN CORPORATION AFFAIRS
Correspondence Of 7Rs Star.

N, IN ne absence OF tne recorder, DIR. Joshua
Riley was called to the chair.
BY invitation Of the Board Of Common Council,
the Two boards met In joint convention to witness
the qualification Of MIR. ID. English.
Having returned to their own chamber a mes
sage from the Mayor, covering communication
from the Surveyor in relation to Fayette and
High streets, was read and referred.
The ordinance in relation to dogs; the resolution
directing the Clerk to pay or accept orders of com
nissioners of streets, with amendment; the reso-
luton in favor of J. A. Smith; a resolution in
iayor OF J. w Marll, and resolution providing
for expenses Of poor and workhouse, were sever
ally considered and passed.
The resolution in relation to the sinking fund
was referred TO Mr.. Beal.
The resolution repealing the ordinance estab-
fishing market-master was again laid over
The police bill was, on motion Of Mr. Beall
laid over until the first Monday in January next.
And the board adjourned sine die.
In the Board Of Common Council all of the
members were present.
message in writing from the Mayor was re-
ceived, stating that enclosed was an account of
Messrs Taylor Maury, of W ashington, against
this Corporation for "fancy stationery purchased
by Mayor Crawford In 1857.
The President (hr. Pickrell) asked IL Ii was the
pleasure Of the board to have the enclosed account
read.
Mr.. Tenney desired to hear the several items.
Tne account was accordingly read by the Pres
ident, and among the items enumerated was a
portfolio, 81; diary for 1857, IS cts; penknife 4
blades, So leather poe ket case Si porcelain slate
81; Diapers inkstand, paper, envelopes, sealing
Mr. Tenney said the account would probably
be referred to the committee of claims but IL was
most extraordinary bill to be contracted by a
Mayor and charged to the Corporation of George
town-penknives, portfolios pocket-books &c
Mr.. Stake said such things were generally paid
FOR out Of the Mayors contingent fund These
items happened to come before us. We do not
know what articles are purchased by the present
incumbent out Of bis contingent fund, as be is too
snrewd-too sharp-to have the items examined
mere. Mr.. Crawford was incapable Of duplicity.
IennRu tho lafa NJ
had contingent fund, and these articles might
have been bought in the city Of Georgetown
Weare fortunately not yet annexed. All vouchers
for expenditures out Of the MAYORS contingent
fund are examined by a committee l. as chair
man Of the ways and means committee in this
board have examined them, and have found
essiy tlen given In detail The gentleman can
have the pleasure, at the end Of the year. of exam
lining the expenditures Of the present mayor IL be
will 60 to the Clerk but he is not likely to find
there penkniyes with four blades portfolios port
monaies, or ANYTHING Of the kind
The accountwas referred to claims committee
message from the mayor was received, enclo-
sing communication from C. B. Cluskey, In
wnlcn II rs stated that the west channel Of the
at mean tide, 100 feet wide. Mr.. C. recommends
further appropriation Of g., 500 by this Corpora
Gon, ana an appropriation of like amount by the
corporation OF Washington, in order to increase
the width Of the channel to $50 feet
The message and accompanying papers were
referred to karbor and channel committee,
w bile these papers Were under consideration
MI David English elected member on the 27th
Of February last) entered the chamber for the rst
time since his election.
Messrs Dunlop and King were appointed a
committee to wait on the Board Of Aldermen and
request their attendance in the Council Chsmbrr
Tor the purpose Of entering into joint convention
tered the chamber, and Dr. Joshua Riley. Of that
body, took the chair, and briefly stated the object
OF the convention. Mr.. English was then sworn
in by Squire Pearson and the Joint Convention
was dissolved The Aldermen having retired
Mr.. English rose, and In justice to himself and
his colleagues briefly excused himself for his non
attendance Family Affections, subsequent I'll
health, and three weeks absence from town were
among the reasons he gave for his failure to attend
until so near the close Of the session.
communication from the Clerk, In reply 10
Mr Hills resolution Of inquiry as to what ends of
streets are under rent, to whom, and what amounts
are due thereon, was read and referred to streets
committee
Accounts Of Dickson & Gordon and Joseph
Birch were referred 70 claims committee
Mr. Hing, from streets committee reported
resolution In favor Of VIM. Cavanaugh for build
ing an arch under High street. near Mr. Adler,s.
which lays over under the rules
MI; dodge, from ways and means committee
reported resolution las a Substitute for one of
fered oy Nth In relation TO town lots which
euthorlzes and directs the Mayor to sell lot No
AZ on Prospect street. and lots 81 81 and a. on
Water street, with the brick warehouse thereon.
and 70 collect all rents now due, &c Also, a
resolution In relation to a strip of ground on
Frederick street, authorizing its sale 10 Mr. Nor
ton Tor $50. Both Of which resolutions Law over
under the rule. WV
Mr. Williams, from police committee, reported
aresoluton In relation to ponds Of stagnan water
on west side Of Fayette street Also = ,esolution
for remission Of fine imposed on Andrew Camn-
bel for keeping a dog; both of which lay over
resolution in favor Of w d. wallacb: a reso-
luton for paving gutter on the west side of Con.
gress street. and resolution In relation to gas and
gas posts, Were severally read the first time and
n fr.E
Maru was passed
Mr. Williams moved a reconsideration of the
police BILL passed July I3
Mr.. Tenney said IL was too late To reconaider
IL He had not Intended TO bring IN tbi. sub
gect az the close Of the session. but since n has
been Introduced here, he would like to ask WHY
mas the Dill been detained here Was IL kent
here till just the kind Of Board Of Aldermen h
suit was assembled; till such were present as
would pass Il IL was the duty Of the Clerk to
have taken ii to the Board of Aldermen yhen n
passed here, unless he had good reason. for not
ooing ~ u was his duty TO have IA ken II down
last Friday night, unless be had good reasons.
Mr. stake excused the Clerk, because in the
accumulation Of business he had gathered up the
most important papers, requiring Immediate ac-
uos, &c, and he pressed reconsideration Of the
bill. - ~
The President said debate was NOT in o,ds,
Mr.. Williams moved to take up the bin for re-
consideration. He was sick, and could not attend
me last meeting, or he would then have made
The President decided the motion to be car
ried.
Mr.. Tenney would like to have the rule read
as 10 time.
Mr. sake read the rule. Ii 10 to the effect that
when motion Is decided In the affirmative or
negative, :ts competent for a member Of the
majority to move q reconsideration the same
evening, or al the next succeeding meeting. pro-
vided such decision has not been Communicated
10 the Board Of Aldermen
Mr. Isnney asked when this resolution passed
Mr. Williams said on Friday before last
MI Tenney asked why action was not taken
last Friday. de was sorry to Interrupt the order
Of business, but he would ike the Clerk 70 answer
a. 10 why the bill was detained.
Mr. w King, the Clerk with the consent
Of the Board stated that the resolution In relation
70 the sinking fund, and the police bill were re-
tained by him, the first by request Of Mr. McCobb
and the other by request Of Mr. williams, those
gentlemen wishing each to move Reconsideration
Mr.. Williams not having appeared at the last
meeting, the bill was not taken down to the
Board Of Aldermen.
Mr. Williams not knowing that the bill was
detained all this time because Of his expressing
an Intention to move q reconsideration, would
apologize 10 the Clerk for not sooner assuming the
responsibility, which he did now. He was absent
from the last meeting because he was sick and