Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

CIrI COUNCILS, Jan. 2I-Board Of AIdern<n.-
A communication was received from the Mayor,
transmitting the reports Of the Ward pothecaries
for the year ending December 3ist, $780, referred.
Also, one from the same, nominating Charles
Stock for scavenger Of the Fourth Ward, In the
place Of franklin Hutchins, resigned; referred.
Also. one from the same, transmitting the re-
port of the Water Registrar for the month Of
November, 1860; referred.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Bill Of the lower board TO grade First street
east, between NJ aud N streets south; passed. Bill
to provide for more general lighting Of the
streets of the city The bill authorizes the Mayor
20 light ell the Corporation lamps each night Of
the year, from dark till daylight laid on the
table and made the special order for next Monday
night Bill to supply deficiency in the appro-
priation for the pay Of magistrates who attend at
the central guardhouse; passed. Bill authorizing
the Mayor to employ an extra police force; re-
ferred.
Mr. Semmes reported a resolution requesting the
committee on police to inquire into and report to
the board what legislation 10 necessary to secure
the enforcement Of the Sunday (liquor) law;
passed
Bin for the relief of VIM H. Dice; passed
Bill for the relief Of Moses Minister, passed.
Bill for the relief Of VIM. Macbeth; laid over
Bill to gravel a sidewalk In the Fourth Ward;
passed.
Joint resolution instructing the committee be-
the transfer Of certain IRE engine houses, appa-
ratus, etc, to the city; passed.
Joint resolution dutnOflZlng tue distribution OF
provisions to the poor of the city Of Washington;
passed.
Joint resolution requesting the joint COMMITTEES
before Congress to urge upon that body the ne
cPssity of making annual appropriation for
heating and lighting the armories Of the volun-
teer militia companies of the District Of Columbia;
posed.
Bill making an appropriation for erecting a
number Of Ayers sidewalk fire plugs; passed.
Resolution requiing flag foot-waysto be cleaned
in the several wards; passed.
Joint resolution relative TO the hour OF meeting
of the two Boards; laid on the table. Adjourned.
Common CouneiI-Mayor's communication en-
closing the report ofthe Water Registrar referred.
Mr. hammond, by leave, offered two resolu-
tons, the first inquiring of the Mayor the appro-
prations outstanding for Improvements Of every
descriptions; the second, the reason why the i'm
proveGsents have not been made according to law;
The account Of W. B. Dyer was referred to the
drainage committee
Mr. Jones offered a resolution instructing the
committee of ways and means to inquire into and
report what action Is necessary to secnre the In
tsrest of the corporation as involved In the action
Of the Levy Court In the construction Of roads;
adopted.
Also, joint resolution requiring the flag foot.
ways throughout the city to be kept clean.
MIR Borrows moved TO strI ke out the appropri-
alton of not more than fifty dollars for each ward
and insert one hundred; rejected.
Mr. Clark moved to strike out the approrriatins
proviso, and leave 1t to the discretion Of the
Mayor; lost
Mr CLARK moved to strike out Afty and insert
hundred and Fifty; Withdrawn.
Mr. Mulloy moved to strike out fifty and inser
one hundred and twenty-five; passed.
The joint resolution as amended was adopted
petition Of the Metropolitan Hook and Ladies'
Company for payment Of rent, was referred.
Mr.. Chaplin introduced bill for construction
OF certain stencil traps; referred. Also, petition
of John M Holbrook; bill for certain i'm prove
ments and petition Of II. C. Purdy.
A for Of a n
Sixth Ward. offered by MT. Russell, was passed
Mr. Jones, from the committee of ways an,
means. reported against the eIPediency Of issuini
scrip Of ten dollars and upwards, and asked to b
discharged from considering the resolution direct
Mr.. Morgan inquired whether the bill referre
TO the committee was reported upon.
Mr. Jones replied that the report includes tn,
Mr. Morgan argued In favor Of the enac,ing &
such law, by referring to the present imPovel
ished condition Of the corporation, which PRE-
vented the Mayor from ordering work whic
would keep men In Employment who might othe
wise be reduced to subsist upon public or Priva'
charity.
Mr. Jones said the committee was governed b
the necessity for such q measure. The embarras
ment 10 of a temporary character, and produce
by temporary causes, and no real necessity e1is
for such an issue.
Mr. Edmondson moved to lay the report on Il
table till next Monday, and be made the sPeci
Mr. Mohun, from drainage committee, reporte
Aldermen's bill providing for the care and eficie
CIV Of fire plugs and flre-plug hydrants, with a
amendment. The amendment requires the motto
10 water takers, before cutting OF the supply,
he given by the Topper instead Of the PurveyO
ar Wilson moved to amend by providing tn
the compensation be paid out Of the water fun
adopted.
The bill, as amended, was passed.
The claims committee was discharged from q
consideration Of the petition Of Jas. f. Dunaw'
A4,Ilz <sa1 frnr than rx.fff
for the relief Of John J. Clark. rernitting I'm
passed.
versely on the petition Of hucksters asking a Z
duction Of license; petition Of hucksters for redu
ton Of stall rent bill for relief Of the District IN
itary; and the committee was discharged.
Mr. EdmOndston, from hfe department. cor
mittee, reported bill for purchase Of oil for q
Union Fire Company passed. Also, bill
relief Of Jno Rogers & Son, of Baltimore,
payment Of the bin for repair Of the ttuck Of {
Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company; la
OH the table till next Monday.
The joint resolution for the relief of the pot
with an amendment by the Aldermen; the amen
Mr. BRYAN moved to reconsider; which "
carried; and the amendment was concurred In
HIGH AND DKsERvED CoMPLIMEST.-T
New York Herald, In an article on the theatre
this city, saws This establishment Is now und
the management Of Mr.. g. w. Glenn, who has {
voted his energies and theatrical experience
give tie cltlZenS OF toe Dlsuict an acCeptaOle
tertainment Besides q stock company-col
rrising such talent as Miss Mary Shaw 90 w
known to the New York public, besides her p
sonal merit, as the sister Of the celebrated M
Hoey the favorte actress at Wallack'G NJ
Alice Placide Mann; Mr.. J. T. Raymond, Ii
comedian of high merit; Mears. l. p. Roys,
c. Bangs, III. Bland. and others, favorably kno,
TO the theatrical circles Of America-he has, sin
he assumed the lesseeship of the theatre, enga2
such stars ss L. Eddy, ackett, Joseph Jefers'
and, like men Of genius, Drawing the stormy
HticaI times, which detracted largely from
success the enterprising management Of Mr..
VS. Justly entitled to, he does not intend to 81
ND the ship until he has enhanced his claims up
the Washington public by producing fresh nov
ties for their admiration. Next week comes agl
the inimitable Jefferson, whose popularity ano
the Neutrality-suspicious. 10 al immense a IL II
served. Then come Sothern, the popular CO
edian; then wallack, jr, and wife; then N
Maggie Mitchell; and after the Inauguration
Lincoln, the ever-popular Air. and Mrs. Bar
Williams appear. Surely the enterprising sp
sted by Mr.. Glenn Is entitled to bouI
fol reward, and everybody hopes he will rece
IL A complimentary benefit to him Is sugses
in iunuential circles. He deserves one.
ARRESTED AND DISMISSED Sunday morn
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