Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-26

PRocEzDINss OF THE CITY CouscIL-BOard Of
4Ld>rmer-M onday, Nov. ., 1861.
The petition Of >. A. Pugh, for locating a
pump on the southeast corner Of square $40, was
referred;
And petition Of Mrs Isabel Maury, praying
to have the taxes refunded to her which she has
paid on reproductive stocks, and also to have the
assessment book 80 corrected as to correspond
with the sum from which she actually derives
income
communication from the Mayor transmitting
memorial from john Cook, asking permits
eSnai: were s.ysrsIy read and referred "ea' 'ne
An act authorizing the Improvement by Mr.
NJ. Harvey, at bis own expense, Of c street north
between 10th and 18th streets west, 10y covering
An act appropriating $500 for re-paving and re.
laying imperfect fag footways.
An act aPpropriating $500 for the repair Of the
paved streets.
An act providing for an improvement at the
city hall, (appropristIng $500 for water closets,
&c, In the northeast corner, and removing the
wooden structure at the northwest corner Of the
An act for the repair Of gutter on 18th street
between E and F streets, In the second ward.
And resolution (of Inquiry In relation to the
Petlaon OF Crutchett, concerning the lamps on
north Capitol street and Delaware avenue were
passed.
The nominating of Augustus Lucas for scaven-
ger Of the I'd district Of the LIST ward; Of Jonas
Ellis for trustee Of public schools, in place of Pc
ter w Pearson declined; and J. c. Wilson In
place Of r B. Ironside, rejected; Of John Sess-
ford, Jr for treasurer OF the board Of trustees Of
public schools; Of Harrison TAYLOR, for commits
sioner Of the Northern market, in place of Joseph
M Downing, declined; and Of B. w. Ferguson
Tor police magistrate OF the Sth district In place
of z. McKenna-were severally confirmed.
The nomination Of Henry Lyles for Clerk of
the Center Market In place Of John Waters was
reported back by the Committee on Police with
out anv recommendation, and was rejected by
vote Of ayes ?, noes g. blank2.
The nomination Of James Bowen for clerk of
the Northern Market was rejected by vote Of
ayes S. noes blank 1.
The nomination Of Uriah B Mitchell for Al.
sistant Clerk Of the Center Market was rejected
BY vote Of ayes 4, noes z, blank l.
MI Lloyd begged the Indulgence Of the Board
10 make statement. He was surprised at the
result in the case Of Mr.. Mitchell who was a resi-.
dent Of the Island, Of excellent character a poor
man, and well fitted for the position He hoped
some one who voted against MIR. Mitchell would
move reconsideration He also hoped recon-
stderatOn would be had In the case of Mr.
Bowen.
Mr.. Richards stated that he voted against MIR
Mitchell under misaPprehension and moved a
reconsideration Of the vote by which he was re-
jected. This motion was carried by a vote of S
to 3; and the nomination Of Mr. Mitchell was
again rejected by vote Of ayes 4, nays 5, blank2
MI. Richards said he could not move to recon
slider the nomination Of Mr.. James Bowen an he
bad voted for the confirmation Of that nomina-
tion
A resolution In relation to children or otbe,
ment ambulances, many Of which are used 10
transport living, as well as dead bodies infected
with small pox; and an act authorizing John c.
Cook TO erect a stable on the reservation on 9Th
street, near the canal, were passed
The nomination Of Jacob KIeiber for messenger
to the Mayor and Register was reported bac K
from the Finance Committee with the recon-
mendation that no change be made, (Mr VIM, q
Locke Is the present incumbent, } and the nomina.
ton was rejected by vote Of ayes 3; noes 2;
blank2 >
A resolution diyectino the ,,so..o,. 60 ,,-.t.
the value Of the property of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad in this city was passed
An act directing the register to withhold IL
eerses from all persons who have viola ed the
laws Of the corporation by transacting busin sss
without taking Cut licenses therefor until sue b
arrears are paid, was debated by Mr.. Dove, Mr.
Lloyd, Mr.. Magrudsr and Mr.. BOhrer. and the
bill was then referred back TO the committee
with instructions to procure the written opinion
OF the corporation attorney on the subject.
Mr; Magruder Introduced joint resolution ap-
one member Of each board) to apply to the Leg
islature Of Maryland for a charter for a railroad
between this city and Baltimore. entirely distant
from and independent Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, and IL was passed. Mr.. Magruder was
then appointed on the committee from the Board
Of Aldermen.
The same gentleman introduced a Joint resolu-
ton instructing the committee before Congress to
ask permission to make line Of railroad within
the District line TO connect with a new line be.
tween this city and Baltimore. Passed.
The committee on Improvements reported back
The nomination of James Il. Birch, for commits
sioner Of Improvements Of the eastern district,
without any Recommendation.
MI; Lloyd said he was prepared to answer any
Questions a. to the character and qualifications Of
Mr.. Birch.
Mr.. Semmes said he was a member OF the com.
mlttee. and knew Mr.. Birch, and knew nothing
against his character.
The nomination was rejected by vote of-ayes
S, noes 8, blank /.
An act for gravel fOotwalk on Virginia ave-
Sfr fNUaa nd
street, was referred
Another committee Of conference was granted
on the bill for the appointment Of corporation
constables, and Messrs Bohrer Lloyd and Ma
gruder were appointed on said committee
Common Council The petition Of Ste phen Bay
ley, asking permission to erect porch to house on
L street, was referred.
A Joint resolution, to tbs effect th,t tbe Joint
committee charged with naming certain public
squares Of the city, be charged to suggest names
for the avenues and streets not vet named, was
passed Also bills for the erection Of stone wall
on the north side Of square 623 and for improving
north Capitol street, between street and the de-
pot.
bill providing for an assistant to the register,
for increasing the compensation, and I'M osing
additional duties, was ordered to be printed and
made the special order for the next meeting
substitute for the bill making appropriations
for repairs to certain cutters and flag footways In
the 5th ward, and bill making az Precipitation
for LAYING dag -fcctway across X street on the
west side Of 18th street vest, were passed.
more ttciest org anization for the public schools
OF Washington was ordered 10 be printed and
ma lie the order for the next meeting.
A bill for the relief Of NJ. McDeImott was
passed, and the Board adjourned.
TIE "TURKEY DINNER" THAT DID'Nr CONE
OTF.-The war, which distracts our hitherto
peaceful and happy country, abounds In roma ntic
Incidents, a. civil wars always do, and materials
are rapidly ACCOMPLISHING not only for the histo-
rian, but the novelist also. We heard a story a
day or two since, which we relate for the bens al
Of our military readers, a. II may save some Of
them from the fate Of many gallant but too aus
ceprible soldier boy who Is now eIPiating In the
tobacco warehouse, at Richmond, his folly In
Welding TO the fair Delilahs the south side Of
the Potomac.
IL rs known that corps Of signal men has been
organized recently 70 cooperate with the Army
Of the Potomac, and their mysterious operations
on the hill tops In this vicinity waving their
little parti-colored fsgs in all manner Of WAYS
aud peeering into the distance with telescope has
led 70 much wonderment among those not posted
Is 70 what it all meant Their afterwards dashing
through the streets at headlong speed with long
oclal looking rolls, helped to heighten the inter-
est A party Of these young men a few weeks
since were passing through our camps on the
Virginia side, when II having been suggested