Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-29
IaNAL NEWS.
AxrsxnxrYs Ho-RtaHf.

will OPEN a new oudget OF eccenulclties, ana
will. no doubt with their usual success, admin
t,sr appropriate curatives 20 all facted with
the blues Mr.. Roilin Howard will appear In
one Of his most amusing burlesque operas, and
the entire force Of the troupe will aid In the en-
tertainmeut
CAsrRRByRY HALL-Percival opened last
night with his new company Of stars to very
large audience. Miss Fanny Forrest sings very
well and Is withai very pretty Mis- Augusta
rlause by their graceful dancing. The Drlevante
Brothers, who are celebrated as daring gymnssts,
and Denny Gallag her, an amusing Ethiopian de-
hnea'or, also appear. New acts viii be offered
tonight.
ACADEMY OF MusIc.-Mr. Henry Jungniekel
said to be an excellent performer on the violin,
entertains the habitues OF Rosenthals nightly.
Attentive walters dispense refreshments.
PugLY's Instrumentation at this resor'
may partake Of superior refreshments while being
entertained with song and dance.
APOLLO CONCERT SALooN-Ethiopian enter.
taiDments daily. The concerts are free. Liquid
and solid Refreshments to be had.
COUNCIL PRocsxpINss, July 2s.-Bodsd Of AZ
dsTpsa --On motion OF Mr.. Brodhead, the current
business was POSTPONED for the purPose OF con-
sidering the tai bill. The bin was read oy SEC
Mr. semmes moved to amend the first section
nv fixing the rate Of taxstion at so cents on the
9insi bill. Mr. Semmes thought the higher rate
OF taxation the best for the poorer classes as they
were the ones who suffered Inconvenience nom
the non-imProvemento OF the streets ana nignways
MI Pepper opposed the increase. Property In
the CITY was now assessed TO almost Its full value
The wards could not now obtsin money that was
due them. The Fourth Ward nov had almost
$50 600 due II which was not paid into Its treas
ury. TOey wanted the benefit OF that money
He was opposed TO running taxation above the
market price Of property what WIFE TINS enor-
mons city taxation and the taxes Of the war COM
ing upon Us it was act OF cruelty TO the people
IL was grinding the mechanics down with taxa
ton. He was in favor Of curtailing expenses, and
seeing 4 General Wadsworth could not get his
TOOlly-hesded gang TO repair the streets
Mr Semmes argued that property was not taxed
TOO high, and that the amount proposed would
hardly do more than clean the streets
After further discussion, in which Messrs.
BrOdhesd and LlGyd participated, the amend
ment wss adopted.
The I'd, 3D. 4th, S b, 9th, 9TH and sth sections
were adopei without amendment
Nh Ssmmes moved to Insert a section assessing
per cent. on every one hundred dollars, which
amount shall be expended for the erection Of
school houses, and for no other purposes
This elected q further spirited discussion,
wherein MesIrs Semmes, LLOYD, Brodhead, and
Pepper participated; but the amendment was
finally adopted
The te ID section was so amended an to make
an abatemrRt OF Is per cent. on all sums paid on
or before the last day Of August; 10 per cent be-
fore the lat day Of September per cent before
the last day Of October, and per cent before the
last day Of November.
with the exception OF the above amendments
the bill 10 tbs same al given In late number OF
Afer the bin had passed third reading
Mr. Pepper moved TO amend the title, so az TO
make It read = An act to Cypress proPertyhold-
eTs and the citizens Of Washington
Mr.. Lloyd argued that the amendment was moi
n order
M. Gordon thought the amendment In order
INT N DOT think II proper.
Pen ,er said he believed the blu to be one o.
oppresSIou qe was willing to assert the fact a
the corners of the streets IL II ever became a law
but thank God he believed there was some gooc
sense in another portiEp OF the building, II there
was none In this
Mr., LIoyd considered the amendment rehee
ton upon the board. He believed his friend Of
fered as pleasantly; bu. ne we, 20 G
take advantage Of, and at any time make any ac'
OF the board ridiculous
The amendment was laid on the table.
The bill establishing the o1ace OF Superinten-
dent Of Public schools, and dednlng bis duties
was then taken up; and, after having been read
was made the special order for Monday next
The Board then proceeded TO the consloefa-
zion Of current business.
The Char presented a communication from
she Mayor announcing the approval Of an aci
iudlment Obtained by r. c. weish.msn sgains.
Ne following passed tue Board An act au-
thoriz ~ the payment OF the seE,i annual In ter
a, on o. Nrtain bonds guaranteed by the corpora
e.. an a. t amend=tOfy Of an act establi sning
bo,ss MARI. - joint resolution authorizing the
school rrustre, 70 grant the use Of school room
on the corner OF Sixth street ana new ! ofk ave
nus n, pubIic vo vship; an act making Rppro-
priatIon to nav toe expenses or me special elec'
lion lately held in ne second "aui an &C
amendatory OF an act T, Xu!sung tne sIs.noution
Of Potomac water; an &C. 10 lay a Watsf Ioaln on
Seventh street from to g street southi aId .
bill to curb and pave the south far' Oh quafe NO
:57.
The fol owing were read and appro ,1riately re-
ferred Petition Of 8 Mayenburg, to allow MIN
~ EJECT colombo or porch; resolution tina 'ne
SciIectOf be required TO keep separate record D.
all taxes collected from coored persons; an act to
construct a sewer On Seventh street west, from N
street TO Massac hussts avenue; an act authorizing
the laying OF a hag foot way In the Second Yard
an act auth OriZing the laying Of a flag foUt-waY
acress Ooio avenue and Thirteen and-a half 1t
north aide; an act TO grade and gravel l. stree,
north, between Fourth aRd Fifth streets wess an
art making appropriation for bounties to encour.
age volunteer enlistments; an act In relation 10
TIE erection OF public school houses; bill Cor re-
pairing and cleaning the sewer on sduare 379, be
tween Ninth and Tenth streets; and bill to pave
the alley IN square 7o7.
b II authorizing the issue OF small notes by
tbe cor poFation was tabled
An act in relation TO the ruDLing Of omnibusei
on Sunday was postponed, and made the specia
The p opposition to consider this act ELECTED
much discussion.
Mr. Sargen', Of the Police Committee, present
I'D majority report recommending the passage
81 the bill.
Mr. Lloyd, from the same committee, presented
an adverse report, arguing that the bill was on,
whose only teGdency was 70 deprive the poOre
classes Il an Inexpensive means Of enjoyment |
vas Simply taboolnk certain Clans Of wagons
Carriages which held SslV four persons could ruI
OF the Sabbath with imPdnjty, but because al
omnibus be more than that Number II was &
be pTOhib.ted
NJ. richards thought the petition vary dis
respectful and one which should never have beer
receIved bY the Board.
The De iton % IS 70 lows:
T, fhs Honorable fhs Board of AIdsrpges o
Ev.sktHgt0a CHy-Gentlemea We, the under
.sJ1rO, residents Of the bird and Fourth Wards
LII, on your honorable body TO pass the bill
xvLicb Is now before you prob biting the runnini
ot omniGuses on sunday. The Houses are no
80 nv II = - poor laOoring men and their famI
lies - cut b. those who 20 outside the city Limit
70 tsveyns and other resorts and disturb the peac
Of the community by their noisy and drunke
wells on returning.
signed-yOsePn Bradley. Geo: w. cissel
A Moore w. Barr, Il Queen, II G. Wind
sor.C Cummins, R W. Robertson, T. M
Moan, L Faconer, VIM. b. Windsor, yosep
eryan, Vim. Young, Edw. GIsEsm, Jas.
l0s lahDs0n