Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-13

Mr.. Emerson said be was under the impression
that the case was met by an old law.
\ such Impression, but upon examination he had
| found that no provision was made for the CON-
mjssioners taking the oath.
MIR Emerson said they were running the test.
| oath business Into the ground. Not long since, a
magistrate had taken the entire circuit OF the
| citv-for what, To administer an oath to women.
| Mr.. Mulloy claimed to be loyal, and mad no
objections to taking the oath, but was opposed 10
inserting the word Shall Into q resolution bill
| and making IL obligatory. a.-.
Mr. Murtagh was 10 favor Of applying the oath
to everv officer Of the Corporation. He did not
/ taken such an oath. 80
| Mr. Muiloy thought che object Of this move
msnt was to induce Congress 10 pass test oath
/ bill for all voters.
Mr.. Murtagh said IL was singular that ali the
members Of the Board protested to be loyal, yet
/ IL the oath was mentioned, a storm was raised
Asfer Congress, he thought IL could take care Of
| itself. - a.
| Mr. Mulloy did not doubt but they could and
would, but be wanted them to protect the whites
| an well az the negroes
Mr.. Mohun asked when the Board obtained the
| oficer. He demanded the authority, and stated
that they were making themselves ridiculous IN
| the eyes Of the world, by assuming power which
Mr. Shepherd did not care about the appear.
auces, whether ridiculous or not. The only ques-
ton with him was whether It was right, and he
would do his duty let others think as they may.
Mr.. Wilson moved to lay the resolution on the
Yeas-Messrs. Edmonston, Emerson. Given,
Hitz, Mohun, Morgan, Mulloy, Talbert, Turton,
and Wilson-10.
Nays-Messrs. Byington, Lewis, Murtagh,
Peake, Raub, Shepherd and Richards-7
Messu Wilson and Given stated In explana-
ton Of their votes that they considered they
Mr.. Wilson. from the committee of WAYS and
Means, reported two bills for increasing the sal
aries Of certain ofcers, which, after debate, were
laid on the table
The following bills were passed AN act to Law
gravel footwalk on Second street east between
north A street and Maryland avenue; an act for
the relief Of E. Goeti an act for the relief Of Mrs
G.. T.. Beall.
The committee on claims reported adversely
on the petition Of L Dayton and the bill for the
relief of 8, Held, and Were discharged from their
consideration.
The following bills from the Aldermen were
referred An act authorizing James A Bean to
erect frame back building in square 97i; an act
for the relief OF Patrick Borland; an act making
additional appropriations for the metropolitan
Police.
The board then proceeded to the consideration
Of the 90 hack law ," reported from a select COM
mittee by Mr.. Shepherd.
MIR. Wilson stated that the bin was compila-
ton Of all the laws on the subject with some few
amendments.
The bill was read by sections, and after some
few amendments was passed.
any person to run carriage for hire unless nrst
procuring.a license, and for violation is subject
| 10 fine Of 80. The Mayor Is authorized to
grant Licenses TO citizens at so per annum; resi-
, dents Of Georgetown aud other places at $50.
! The applicant for license must produce satsfac-
tory evidence as to his character, and non resi-
| dent applicants must give security for the pay.
ment Of all fines which the driver OF his Carriage
! may incur by breaches of the hack law 10
| driver 10 permitted 10 drive a hack unless he
| obtain a license at 81, and is resident Of the
city, Of the age Of is years or over. The Register
| 10 required TO enter the names, dates and num-
| bers Of all licens granted; and no transfer OF
license Is allowed unless the same 10 made before
justice Of the peace, and entered at the Regis
ter's office. Whenever carriage Is run for the
1 benefit Of a person not named In the license, a
i fine of 81 per day IL imposed. The number mi st
| be painted in black figures two inches In depth
| on the lamps OF the carriage, and II there Is no
| lamp then light colored figures must be fastened
| to the side Of the drivers box; and the iackmen
4 between p. IN. and a. shall wear their
| numbers on their right breasts. The streets and
avenues In front OF any public spaces or squares,
4 except market houses, are esta blished stands
aud authority is given the Mayor to establish
l other stands. The carriages shall stand length.
wise TO the street, ut least fifteen feet from the
curb, and the driven: are required to be in the
vicinity Of their vehicles within I've feet Of the
/ curb nor more than forty-fve feet from the car
rage; and they are not to be guilty Of cracking
| their whips or Of boisterous conduct under the
penalty Of s. or under. Every carriage In
motion shall keep to the right, and they are not
allowed at the wharves to 90 nearer than ten feet
OF the wooden portion Of the wharf. Being on
the stands for hire on sunday il prohibited, but
l they are allowed to be at the depot and wharves
A penalty OF $40 is posed for a failure to con
1 form TO the regulations ado pied by the Commits
sioner Of Public Buildings at the Capitol.
The following ties Of fare Ire allowed to be
| charged:
| For each and every passenger, with or without
| a tIunk or valise, for any distance not over one
and-a- half miles, nfty cents; and for passenger.
II he SAND v hers txu0 nj
more, twenty tive cents each, and twenty-fv
cents additional for each trunk; and for any dis
lance over one-and a-half and not exceeding thret
miles, one dollar for each passenger with with
4 out trunk or valise; and where there are two o.
more passengers on the same route, fifty cents 70
i each passenger, and twenty five cents for eacl
/ additional trunk: PTortded, That In case am
hackney carriage, cab, or other vehicle shall b.
destined for longer period than ten minutes tn,
driver thereof shall be allowed the sum Of twenty
tive cents for each and every fifteen minutes 81
Il detained.
For the use Of q hackney carriage, cab, or othe
1 vehicle by the hosf with one or more passengers
| with the privilege Of going from place to plac,
and stepping as often as may be required, on,
\ dollar per hour; for children between two anC
fourteen years Of age half price Is only to b,
| charged; and for children under two years of age
no charge shall be made.
/ The drivers are required TO have their Hcens,
placed inside the hack In conspicuous place
4 Sleighs are brought under the provisions Of THU
act The register 10 required to furnish copies tC
| all tavern keepers.
The owners Of the hacks are liable for the act
i OF the drivers.
The joint resolution authorizing the loan O
/ 81 500 TO the Commissioner Of Public Building
| was passed, and the Board ad1ouInsd
| POLICE The Third Ward Patrolmen report
i ed-Samuel Russell, hog.pen In an alley, con
| trary 10 ordinance; IS 50. James T.. Waugh, as
l sauIt and battery on Soloman Hammond; 81 IS
Soloman Hammond, throwing stones; 81 55--b'
| Justice Thompson. Thomas Walker, riding OF
4 pavement; 81 So. Carl BUTLER, drunk; dismissed
Il James Humphrey, assault with pistol; 80 o.
by Justice Walter. Richard n Minor, colored
| charge Of picking pocket; dismissed-by Jus
tce Dom. Henry Dubant, breaking into house
| held for further hearing-by Justice Clayton.
i CENTRAL GUARpHousE CAsrs-Before JEStte
Clark james Temple, drunk; al 81. Georg
| Mcclure, colorcd, George Winney, Francis Con
ly, James Green, drunk; turned over to the mill
tary. John Rollins, fighting; IS 81.
L FoR SALE AT wHITEHuRsr's GALLERY, 80
Il Pennsylvania avenue, three wooden tents. Sc