Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-30
LOCAL NEW S .


Mr.. Brown, from finance committee, submitted
resolution requesting the Mayor to cause the full
statement Of the accounts Of the Collector Of Taxes
for tie last fiscal year, audited by the Tax
Clerk, TO be transmitted to the Board of Aldermen
at the earliest possible day; passed.
Also, a resolution In relation to tie bour of
meeting Of the two Boards Of the City Council
Irbe resolution authorizes the Boards to meet
during the sumner months at O'Clock p. m,
instead OF O'Clock, as heretofore. Laid on the
table
Bill authorizing the sale OF water pipes and
fre-Plug hydranis to ]. w. Thompson L Bro;
psssed.
BIZ making an appropriation to repair the
Joint resolutions In relation to the national and
metropolitan crisis laid on the table.
Adjourned to next Monday at O'Clock p. m.
Common CcNneti.-A communication was re-
ceived from the Mayor, approving act for the
side Of Pennsylvania avenue, IN square No 225;
also, TO grade and gravel street north, between
Fourth and Fifth west; also, bill for the relief
cf George A. Sessford; and resolution for the
display of the national flag from the City Hall
Mt. Jones introduced the following resolution:
RsSolred, That the Mayor be requested to inform
this Board whether the financial exigencies Of this
COOPERATION require the issue Of scrip due bills,
and II so, to what amount; and also what measures
may ne necessary, In his opinion, to keep such
issues at par so that IL may not dePreciate in the
hands Of the people; adopted.
Mr. Easily introduced the following joint reso-
luton In relation to the national and metropolitan
crisis; which was unanimously adopted
Rs'olrsd by the Board Of Aldermen and Board
ct Common Council, That, occupying the position
81 tie representation Of the people Of the city Of
Washington, ard keenly approaching the present
unhappy condition Of the country In the threat
ened disruption of the Union Of the States and
the consequent destruction Of all the vital interests
Of the republic the sudden arrest of that onward
march Of prosperity which has been alike our
OWE pride and the admiration Of the world we,
the corporate authorities Of the Federal metropo-
lis feel that ID Is incumbent on Us TO give that ex-
preston to our sentiments which the time and the
crisis demands.
,. RssOIrsd, That we earnestly deprecate the
revolut onary proceedings Of those States Of the
Confsderacy which have placed themselves in an
hostile attitude TO the General Government to re-
dress their alleged wrongs, which object could
have been, and in our Judgment can yet be, at
fainet, with entire satisfaction to the majority of
the people Of both actions Of the country and
more In accordance with the spirit of our institu-
lions, by peaceful legislation.
3 RsSolred, That we look upon the threatened
attempt to AXE violent possession Of the Federal
capital, and TO drive the national Administration,
elected in strict conformity with the Federal Con-
stituton from the seat of Government as revolu-
ton In its Inost od'ous character as evinciny an
utter disregard for order and established law as
gross violation of the rights Of the people of the
United States, and as reckless attempt to inau.
Surate reign Of terror'' in this District
RsSoirsd, That however we NAV differ in
political sentiment, We can meet and unite upon
the common ground that the preservation Of order
COM
muhsuss Is absolutely essential to all good gov
ernnaents. and therefore IL we, in common with
our i@llow-citizsns North, South, East asd West
woaid retain the blessings of civil liberty the
Government OF the United States mrs, he sus-
talyed In its efforts to preserve intact the Const
tstisn and the laws, and to hold the Union to-
Reth.r at least until that bond which has bestowed
UPON the people Of This favored land such bles-
sings Is never nation received before shall be
abolished by the representatives of the whole
country, the only competent authority to strike
me lalal DOW and sever the sacred tie replete
Will grand and toui-stirring "reminiscences
B RsS0Ir. d, That we rejoice In the heart felt
conviction that the sentiments Of the hero Of New
ORLEANS; The Union must and shall be pre-
served, animates the hearts of an overwhelming
naJeIity Of the citizens Of the Republic and now
f1uy awoke TO the threatened dagger to our cher
tshrd Institutions, their voice. "a resistess tor
REM VIII sweep away all causes Of contention,
and under the guidance Of that Divine Power
which has made and preserved US a nation
restore that feeling Of Union and brotherly aifec-
toh which Characterised the great founders Of
9 ReSolrsd, That we have witnessed with
pride aud pleasure, the promptitude and devotion
win which the volunteer military companies
saa the people generally, Of this District, have
demonstrated their undated attac hment to the
Union and the Constitution; their determination
TO defend the Federal City, subdue the spirit of
anarchy, and preserve law and order.
hssotred, That cur profound thanks are due
and are hereby gratefully rendered to the volun.
feers OF the several States who have 90 prom ptly
and Patrioiically responded to the call of the
President Of the United States for the defence of
the National Capital
Rssolved, That the Flag of the Union, ssthe
Star SpangIed Banner" hallowed by 90 many
glorious memories Of the past, and In the presef-
vat.on Of which 10 conferred ell our countrv,s
hopes and aspirations for the future is our banner
that Ne will cling to II with the tenacity Of life
ana Tor Its defence, under the protection and
gnioaace OF the God Of our fathers We pledge our
lives, our fortunes, and cur sacred honor
MI Brown introduced a resolution relative TO
law ana order IN the city Of Washington GEN.
su'in2 the acts Of certain members of the military
copyrighted In this city, and expressing conf
dence In the ability Of the civil authorities To
csforce tie laws; adopted.
Mr Wilson introduced joint resolution ten
defing TO the Secretary Of w ar the whole police
force Of Washington; referred to the committee
police.
Mr. Jones, from the committee on way, and
iLeahs, reported bill authorizing the Mayor to
issue notes Of the Cor poration for the redem
Of guaranteed bonds of the Alexandria and vi ash
ington Railroad Company; passed
Nj kasby called up from the table bill au
morning me sale Of water pipe and two FIRE plug
hydrants to Mesus. J w. Thompson & Broiher;
passed
The Chair laid before the board bill for relief
Of j. " Fletcher; referred
hr. Jones called up the bill proyidino IN, III.
reduction Of the expenditures OF the CORPORATION:
which, AFTER discussion, was recommitted Ia the
special committee. Adjourned till next Monday
az O'Clock p. N.
OccoeUAs-We understand that during the
late excitement ia the neighboring counties OF
virginia many citizens Of OccoGuan and vicinity
fed from their homes, many Of them first "a king
down the enclosures and turning the cattle into
their fields Of young wheat. One man. with A
nneiy-cuifiy waited little farm and family Of young
children, offered his farm and household effects
Tor enough money to enable him TO pet TO his for
Iner place OF residence in Pennsylyania Colonel
:.inms, OF Virginia, (late Lieut. Simms, U. :
Navy, who has been charged by Gov Letcber
with restoring quiet aud protecting defsncelcss
Families. Is actively engaged in that work OF hu.
,Daniiy, ard lately visited Occo9uan and promise
ihs inhabitants tue protection Of the State This
is as II should be.
TIE WARREsToN (FAUsUIER) SPRINGS
proprietor Of this favorite resort has been pre-
vailed on by number of gentlemen 10 open his
rsfaolishment for the season. with as little DELAY
"a possible, In order to accommodate those who
desire to remove their families from this and
other cities In this region now so full of the
''pomP and circumstances Of war !" There il no
better house Of tie kind In the United States nor
one whsreat the charges are moro reasonable.
MesIc IN TnE Presidents GROUNDS We un-
dersisnd that the celebrated band of the New York
Seventh Regiment will perform in the Presidcnt'.
grounds tomorrow afternoon, commencing at
o'clock On the following Saturday AFTERNOON