Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-17
AMuRKMENrE Tn-NIGHr.

THEATER Benefit Of the lessee and manager
Mr.. Bland, with Bourcicault's comedy, I" Old
Heads and Young Hearts" Mr.. Bland In Ills
great part Of " Jesse Rural" To conclude with
the capital farce, A Kiss In the Dark
CHRIsTY's Large and fashionable audiences
continue 10 crowd the new opera house nightly
Tonight another grand bill crammed with
Christy's most com.cal origilalities. GO see G.
G. as Jake" in the " The Statue Lover"
CANTERBURY HALL Last night but one, Of
Verbs great feats on the eOrds poiaHts, and
huge bill Of novelties by the entire company
exceedingly attractive to the fun-loving public
A grand matinee and gift Of a magnificent silk
dress, tomorrow afternoon.
KINs's AMPITHEATER-Ben Of Dan Rice,
and esplendid programme Of equestrian, acrobatic
and mirth-provoking performance. introducing
the child rider EloIse, the ROLAND brothers, Tom
King, Smith, Gardiner, KIncade. Franklin, Whit
tskeT, Miss Minnie, Mad. Camille, Madam Marie,
Mile Virginia, the blind sfeed, dancing horse,
them mules,' and other attractions. Dan will
spread himself on this occasion undoubtedly.
Look out for his amendments upon Cheever -
A fine bill for matinee performance TO morrow
afternoon.
ACADEMY OF Music Free concerts at O'Clock,
with entertaining music and excellent refresh
ments. Hall open all day.
UNION Music HALL.-A novel bill Of perform
the attractive Hop Of Fashion"-w. A. Christy
as 4" Door Keeper Don't forget the locality
corner Of Ninth and d SITS.
HALL OF FRANKLIN FIRE CoMPANY-Thirty-
hfth anniversary ball Of the franklin fire company
Arrangements are perfected for a superior enter
tainment
LECTURE AT THE SMITHSONIAN INsTITUKIoN-
The seventh lecture before the EW ashi gton Lee
ture Association will be delivered to night, at
the Smithsonian Institution by Rev. NJ. ID. Con-
way, Of Cincinnati, formerly Of the Unitarian
church In this city. The lecture tonight II is
proper to say, will not be one Of the Smithso
man course of lectures.
PsocEEDISGs OF THE CITY COUNCILS, Jan Is,
1852 - Is odrd of Aldermen At an adjourned
meeting OF the board last evening, communica-
ton was received from the Mayor, transmitting
letter from Rev. 6 w. Samson president OF Co
lumbar College) In relation to the use Of Trinity
church, on Fifth street, as a livery stable saying
he would cooperate to prevent the building being
used for such purpose.
Mr.. Fisher, from finance committee, to which
was referred the communication OF Mr. Hay in
relation to the purchase Of the interest Of this
poration In the w Washington and Alexandria rail-
road, said the committee had received Official
notice that the Government had taken possession
Of the road, for the purpose Of rebuilding II; and
the committee, under the circumstances recon-
mended that no action be taken by the board
Mr.. Wendell said that Mr.. Hay desired through
his counsel, Mr. Stewart. who was present, to
make an explanation to the board and be mir
W. made a motion to that effect. The Govern
ment has taken possession Of the road, and IS
building IL at the instance Of, and In conjunction
Mr.. Moore opposed the motion, and said the
proper course would be for Mr. Hay to communi-
cate with the board in writing.
Mr.. Brodhead thought unless there was some
doubt Il the fact that the Government had taken
possession Of the road there no further action
to be taken by this board.
Mr. Moore was surprised at any intimation of
doubt In the correctness Of the information re-
ceived by the committee
Mr.. Wendell reiterated his statement that he
had no doubt IL would be found that the work
Of the creditors. The civ had NO claim, and
would gain nothing In the matter except a law
suit
Mr. Moore said this Corporation had the first
claim on the road, and be entered at some length
into the history Of the matter. Let Mr. HAY put
bis views in writing so that all might see what
they were-citizens as well as members Of the
board.
Mr. Bayly thought Mr.. Hay ought to commu-
nicate with the board in writing, If he wanted
TO be heard
mittee, but would like to hear what Mr.. Hay had
TO saw 10 the matter.
Mr. Richards opposed the motion
Mr. Fisher thought the board ought 70 hear
Mr.. Hay through his counsel.
Mr.. Lloyd again advocated the motion.
The question was taken, when the motion was
Lost by the following vote:
4ysS-Messrs Brown, Fisher, Lloyd and Wen
de IA.
Mays Messrs. Bohrer, Bsyly, Brodbead,
Moore, Richards and Semmes-6.
Mr.. Wendell stated that the finance committee
had consulted the Corporation Attorney (Mr
Bradley on the subject and had received from
that officer answer In writing, which was read
to the plan proposed by Mr. Hsy to indemnify The tbs
Corporation for the future and to become the
owner Of the road" He (Mr B y goes on to re-
caPitulate the history Of the Corporation connec-
ton with the road and concludes: tEI am inclined
to think IL q fair, IL not liberal offer by which
the Corporation will be relieved ffcm nearly one
half Of that debt"
The report Of the finance committee was then
adopted unanimously.
An act making an appropriation for the com.
pletion Of the Central Guardhouse and pipe-yard,
was taken up.
Mr.. LLOYD spoke Of the contract being exceed
ed by large smount, while the Corporation had
experimenting architect. He wished to know
who YVES 10 blame In the matter.
Mr. Fisher characterized the whole thing an a
swindle. The amount for building the guard
house was exceeded by three or four thousand
dollars, and IL took three years, instead Of six
months to build 1t. He (MT. F j entered at some
length Into the history Of the building and It's
surroundings in support Of bis statements
Mr.. Moore defended himself and the commit
zee The amount Of excess on the building was
S2,34, the rest Of the excess mostly for heat
ing and lighting, &c-,-matters outside Of the
contract. MIR. Moore spoke at considerable length
In reference TO the accounts submitted TO the CON-
mttee, and the facts ELECTED during the invest.
CATION Of the subject by the committee
Mr.. Lloyd would be glad TO see the accounts
tried by some other tribunal, and spoke Of the
own time to build the house and then charges
what he pleases IL was time for the Board to
resist such grievous wrong. Ii was due to the
citizens that they should do 30 az the excess of
expenditure was clearly illegal.
Mr.. Richards said be had inquired and was
Informed on good authority that the amount the
building cost was very reasonable.
Mr. Fisher said no one impugned the contractors
They were faithful, energetic men, and they
blamed the superintendent for changes made In
the plans, and other things He (Mr r had no
reason 70 doubt their statement that they had not
made any profit on the work The bills would
he thought, have to be paid, as the matter now
stood.
Mr.. Moore said that was the view the committee
took Of the matter.
The act was then passed.
A resolution inquiring Of the Mayor % to the
hospltll accommodated for small pox patients in
this city, and requesting him 10 make any recon-
IN ndation or suggestion he may think the ext
gencies Of toe case demand, was passed
An act to repair the bridge at the intersection of
New Jersey avenue and street south, and a reso-
luton In relation to vaccination, were referred
Mr.. Bohrer announced that he had Just received
information Of the death Of the ONLY child Of
Mayor Wsllacb; and be therefore moved that, as
mark Of respect, the board adjourn at once.
Adjourned.