Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-31

ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILS
MAY 3O-Boarf of Alderrisn.-k communication
Uss received from the Mayor transmitting let
Ter from the Secretary of the Smithsonian lnsti-
tstp. inquIring whether the Co poration can sup
ply that Institution with ri pes TO carry the Poto-
mac water into that building; referred
A concurrent resolution providing for joint
meeting Of the two Boards. for the purpose Of
elscting assessor for the Filth ward, was intro
duced.
Mr. Price in introducing "a, said that Mr. Bar
rett the assessor for the ward, bad gone to parts
unknown, and IL was currently believed through
out the ward that he bad gone to the South-se-
ceded-and the ward was In consequence with
out an assessor.
Aner some little debate, the resolution was
Withdrawn.
The bill Of this Board, with an amendment by
the lower Board, providing for the repair OF
pumps. was reported back, and the amendment
Of the lower Board concurred in
The amendment 20 bill providing for a reduc-
ton Of the expenses Of the city, passed by the
Board Of Aldermen, came back from the lower
Board the amendments disagreed to, and asking
for committee Of conferences; ordered, and
the chair appointed as said committee on the part
Of TIE Board Of Aldermen, Messrs Bohrer, Price
and Donoho
Water Registrar IN dispose Of certain materials to
the Government for the purpose Of introducing
Potomac water; passed.
The bill abolishing certain offices Of this Cor
poration, passed by the Board Of Aldermen was
returned from the lower Board with certain
amendments.
amendment. The bill was returned to the lower
Board, and they receded from their amendments
A bill for the relief Of John Hinkle, was passed
concurrent resolution from the lower Board,
providing for the election Of an Assessor in the
Fifth Ward, in plare OF George w Barrett, who
be, removed from the city, was taten up.
Mr. Fisher moved to lay the resolution on the
table.
Nr. Bohrer hoped that the resolution would be
passed. From ell he could learn this man had at
least eft tie CITY improperly, and he thought the
board ought TO act promptly in such cases
Mr. Price stated that there could be no doubt a,
tnwhere Mr. Barrett was gone. He had Just been
inf r.ued by member of the lower board (Mr
Hullny) that Barrett's wife told him last FRI
tat she WIS going TO follow him next dav: that
she WIS then engaged in making his uniform;
that he bsd joined the army Of the Confederate
S'at's MIR p thought this board ought not to
ccnntenance such acts, and that this place oug ht
in, me6iatciy TO be filed.
After further debate, the resolution was con-
CURED In.
unanimously adopted, rendering the than ks Of the
board to VIM. t. Dove, ESQ, president OF the
hoard, for the able manner IN which be has dis
"ha'ged the duties Of presiding officer during the
past year.
Mr Dove thanked the board for the complI
mentary resolution they bad thought proper to
adopt In making his Acknowledgements he re-
marked that he believed no Legislative body ever
separated with as much good feeling as this board
now does Would TO God the same feeling per-
yated the entire people Of this grea. and gloriou,
our future prosperity. When that happy state Of
things can be brOue BIT about, then, and then ONLY
shall we really be a happy nation
A recess of ten minutes was taken: after which
committee was appointed to wait on the Mavor
and inform him that the board having now trans
acted all the business before them, Is ready to adj
j0urn.
Mr.. Bohrer, from the committee Of conference
on the sagreeing votes Of the two boards upon
certain amendments TO the bill providing for
reduction Of the expenses Of the Corporation re-
ported the committee N he ma NJ he R0.
of Aldermen had consented to a modi hcation of
the amendments, as follows :-IEspector Of Fire
Apparatus. salary $50; Inspector Of Fleur and
Sailed Provisions, s25 Physician to ASYLUM and
Smallpox Hospital, $780, Clerk Of Northern Mar
ket $780, Collector Of Taxes, salary not to exceed
$3.50. The notifications reported by the CON-
IL ttee were agreed to.
The two boards then went into Joint meeting
Tor the purpose Of electiHg Assessor for the
Finh Ward, vice George F. Barrett, deserted.
Upon again Resembling, the committee 10
wait on tie Mayor reported that that officer had
nothing further to communicate; whereupon the
board adjourned sine dis.
Common COVneH-Mr. Mulloy introduced
concurrent resolution that both Boards meet in
joint convention az ~ O'Clock for the purpose of
elscting an assessor for the Fifth ward; adopted.
He also reported from the Committee on Claims
bill for the relief of Edward Feryis; passed
IRE bill from the Board Of Aldermen, making
appropriation for the re- pairs the Northern LII,
bertirs market house, was passed
The bill providing for the reduction of the ex-
Aldermen had refused TO concur in the amend
Hents Of the Council, was tzkenup.
Mr.. Jones moved 10 rescind the action of the
ments, which was carried
Messrs. Ober, Jones and Easily were then an
pointed committee Of conference together with
like committee from the upper Board on the
bill, who finally reported the bill with the fol-
lowing additional amendments: The salary Of
the inspector Of IRE apparatus to be reduced from
500 to $50; The inspector Of -four and saIted mo-
~ he
lum and smallpox hospital from $500 to s4On;
the clerk 81 the Northern market increased from
s4Co to $3.50, and the salary Of the collector OF
taxes not to exceed 81 500 per year. The bill as
amended was then passsd-yeas 10, nays3
After recess, the hour Of X O'Clock having
arrived, the two boards met in joint convention
on the election Of an Assessor-the President OF
the Board Of Aldermen In the chair. VIM Har-
Fer was elected Assessor, and the convention DIS
The President Ofth. Common Council resunipp
the chair
Mr hammond offered resolution rendering to
the President (Nr. PowslD the thanks of the
board for his uniform impartality and courtesv
IN the discharge Of his arduOus duties
The President in few words responded ex-
pressing his appreciation Of the honor rendered
him, and thanking the board for their indulgence
during bis iabors among them in an oficial ca
paeity, and expressing the hope that they might
all live long TO enjoy the blessings Of our republi-
can Government, untainted by treason
AlT Clark having reported that, as one Of a COM
mftiee TO wait upon the Mayor, that officer had
informed him that he had no further bushes. 10
communicate 20 the board
TIE President declared the Fifty-eighth Coun-
ell adjourned.
The MILITARY ARRysrs.-The case of Francis
Msrkoe was set for 1nal bearing at II O'Clock yes
terday morning, he being under g 900 bail to
appear at that time. At the first hearing he had
bis little son with him, and appealed to the SYM
PATTY Of the examining magistrate, Justice Dom,
oy saving that his family was away, and no one
to take care OF bis two children, this little boy
and ayoung daughter who were greatly distressed.
The permission 70 take bail having been obtain.
cd, he was released from custody on 80 COO sscu
rity being given by Messrs. James G Berret and
Jas. VI. Carlisle He subsequently bonded In the
same amount for the hearing Yesterday, Col. b
u. Tayloe becoming his security. At the time
set he did not appear for a hearing. Last night
the evidence against him was transcribed, and
with the bond, sent to Gen. Mansfield Ii was
sugg ested that he had been dismissed; but the
justice was Ignorant Of any such fact.
, Augustus f. Addison, who was arrested in
virginia by the United states troops and brough
to this city, was yesterday released upon taking
the ifh Of allegiance to the United States, and
giving bond for bis loyal conduct
Lewis c. Robinson was arrested by guard