The national Republican., 1862-02-25
orTY cOuHClLs.

CITY o0UHcIls. /
BoARD OF ALDsRxM.-The Board met At IL
on Monica nA s .cs,,S US0 from
Mayor, approving an act 70 provide Tor the
retirement and cancellations Of the certificates
Of the corporation issued undsr the act Of Nay
2 an aSs making for
police; an aot directing the opsaing ~ an alley
In square A; an act for the use Of the female
department Of the Eret District School; an
aot for the relief Of r. T. Sands; resolution
joint resolution praying Congress not to reduce
The Mayor also ssnt in the nomination Of
Benjamin F. Craig, In place Of Charles AoCor.
wsld Clayton % ss pSSs ppoo. ": n:
OF the second ward; John 3 Leach, 10 place Of
John h. Noyes, deceased, for secretary Of the
commissioners Of the Warrington Asylum:
Petitions were presented, from nrs. y. A.
Cox, for an appointment Of . committee 10 sx.
anime tho taxation Of certain lots. ~
Also, q petition for an appropriation for the
repair OF the Union Engine House. r.
A joint resolution In relation 10 the issue Of
corporation notes or due bills, was read third
A joint resolution, from the Conmi,tss on
Finance, iLstructing the Corporation Attorney
70 take measures TO prevent the sale Of the
Washington and Alexandria railroad.
cd favorxbly upon the nomination Of John b.
Bird for inspector and measurer Of wood and
lumber. The nomination was confirmed.
Mr.. Fisher, Of the second ward, introduced .
street, west, from F to @ street. -
The Committee on the Asylum submitted a
r,pOrt Of the Superintendent Of the Asylum for
the month Of January; which was referred.
rolief Of Hugh Murray, was taken up and
Oass6d. Wy . F- ~ ..
Also, a bill for the relief Of 8. Held; read a
third time and passed. @
A bill for the relief Of James White was also
Mr.. Fisher, of the seooud ward, introduced q
resolution for the appointment Of q committee
Of three from each Board, In conjunction with
the Mayor and Corporation Attorney, to oonfsl
relative to their interests In the Washingt0n
and Alexandria railroad. -
Adjou, ned. -aIr1
CoxxoN CouxclL.-The president laid before
the Board communication from tho Mayor In
relation to the transfer Of licenses.
Also, q Communication from Aessrs. Ennis
and Clark, in relation TO claims Of certain per.
Mr. Cslian moved to refer The communicati
to the Committee Of Ways and Means. Agreed
to. -L.a
Mr.. Callxn offered resolution for the rsmis.
sion Of the nne Of Mr. d. B. Conkling, for ersct.
Ing woodsn ds, building. Bsfsrrsd 70 the Com
Mr.. Edmcnston offered resolution In rela-
tion to ,dl.gins wells for the purpose Of drain
NJ. Hohun offered . resolution Of inquiry Of
the Mayor - TO why policeman Is stationed
in this hall during the sessions Of this Board.
Mr.. Shepherd thought that It was to prevent
any cases OF assault and battery whion might
Al ise here.
Mr. Hohun thought the gentleman had an.
swered the inquiry. But still he thought this
Board ought TO know why y member Of the
Metropolitan P0lice 10 here regularly every
night, armed with bis billy and pistol.
himself, he need not fear the police. He CON.
sidered 1t proper that policeman should be
here to prevent interruption Of our business
BY outsiders.
think such resolution would ever be offered
here; but, as It had, he should vote for 1t.
The question was then taken on the resolu-
tioa; and 1t was lost-Sto 10.
o:Ds M s91 s b!p SS1 y IF e 'sEs1 %ss4
at the foot Of Eleventh street. Rsfsrred to the
NJ. Wilson, from the Committss Of Ways and
Means. reported bill in refsrsnoe to the pay
Gr. wilson stated that the bin had beer
before the Board of Aldermen for several
weeks, and they had finally pissed II. He hoped
it would bs passed here.
NJ. Shepherd, nom the Committes on Drain
age, submitted report on the subject Of sbat
ing . nuisance, Of large pond OF Wa4Df, on
South Carolina avenue, botWoon Ninth and
Tenth streets east.
Mr.. Edmondston said he was not in favor oi
this corporation. paying for the nlltng up Of the
vacant lots Of other parties.
Mr.. Shepherd stated that the place was a
very unhealthy locality. ... .a
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Shepherd also presented . resolution for
tho relief Of W. E. DAnt. Passed.
Mr.. Shepherd also reported . bill on the sub
jeot Of the distribution Of water thrOugh0u the
city, providing for hre plugs, 10.
Mr.. Shepherd explained the bill. This bill
prays Congress for general distribution o.
water throughout the CITY, and now 10 the bes,
time 10 make this effort, 4 st all. .,y o.
Mr.. EdmoDston hoped the committee would
goto Congress- Ia . body and urge the bill
Mr.. Tusten offered . bill appropristing 1l5(
for repairs on the Western market.
Mr.. Tusten said that tho heavy wind to-day
had blown of the roof, and unless immediate
attention. was given to this matter It would COS
The President stated that hs had been re
quested by the Upper Board to ask ths
this Board assemble, on Thursday evening fol
the purpose Of considering very importan
matter.
On motion of Mr.. Csllau. the Board adjourn
ed to Thursday night seven and half O'Clock
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Gutts Percha Wstsr-Proof Equipmsnts
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navy is called to the superiority Of the Vulcan
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