Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-27
LOCAL NEWS.
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CAsIERBuRY.-Ncw songs, new acts, new
dances nightly al this popular resort. The "Leap
for LIip,b "SOns of Malta "Masanieuo anu
other attractions will be produced tonight;
Lewis and Christie, the living performers, VII
appear in some of their gymnastic feets. Dlck
Parker will furnish a new budget to laugh az;
and the court Of beauty will appear In graceiui
dance.
L.prxs,FsIa.-The young ladies OF the rector's
class, Church Of the Ascension, commence tnen
Fair at the rooms Of the Young Mems Cnnsuah
Association Yesterday, and will continue IL our
ing the week The Fair Il for the benent OF 40
msstic missions, and any one having SUI Plus y.
loose change cannot make oenef lnvestm1n'
than by giving II to this cause. The Young "a.
dies Of this church are noted for their beauty, ana
n certainly In a satisfaction to make purchase
from a pretty and agreeable young lady.
w.sHrNsToN ACADEMY OF MusIc:-Free con-
certs daily commencing a. p m. Nocal snu IN
strumental music. Refreshments always al hand
Vocal CoScKRr.-The children Of the fourth
and part Of the first district primary schools an
nounce of their pleasing and entertaining con-
certs at the Smithsonian this evening. So popular
and delightful have these concerts become, tnat
Il 10 almost unnecessary to remind the public OF
them Prof Daniel will conduct the affair and
Prof Parkhurst preside at the piano.
Council PROCEEDINGS, May 26-Boardef Al
dsrmsa -Tbe President presented a resolution OF
the Board Of School Trustees setting forth that
the sum ppropriated-S2, 70O-was not suftcient
to erect a school building on corner Of ID street
south and Third street east, and asking that the
balance of the $1,000 appropriated for the erec-
ton Of two SET COL houses in the third district may
be appropriated for the purpose Of erecting said
school house on corner Of and Third streets;
referred TO committee on schools.
bill prohibiting the use OF privy wells, ana
providing penalty therefor, was referred.
Bills passed To Law water main along
street south from Eighth to Eleventh street east;
for the relief Of E. Goetz; to open an alley in
square No. I21; for repair of hose and purchasing
oil dublin for Franklin Fire Company; to lay
dag foOtway in Second Ward; joint resolution
requesting the keepeTs OF public houses to close
tbeiE bars on the day Of election; an act to cause
footvay 70 be paved and curbstones set on south
front Of square No. 257i an act for hydrant In
place Of pump on the corne, Of ana rniIteen q,
p Tyson; to drain the school house on II street,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets west
for LAYING gutter In the Sixth Ward; for grading
and eraveIing Eighth street west, from Nj to
Rhode Island avenue; to repair First street east,
between c and ID north; to repair Ninth street
west, from G to NJ; for relief of samp Russell.
The Mayor Of the city and the Board Of Com.
mon Council were Informed that the Board OF
Aldermen were ready to adjourn sine die.
Mr. Bayly offered the following:
RsSo!tsd, That the thanks OF the Board OF Al
dermen are hereby rendered to Joseph F. Brown
for the satisfactory manner In which he has, a.
presiding officer during 3 portion OF the 57th
Council discharged the responsible duties OF the
chair.
The resolution was unanimously dQOpteu, anu
Mr. Brown responded as follows:
To saw, Aldermen. that / thank you for this
kind appreciation Of my Intentions faithfully and
impartslly to discharge the hborious duties OF
the chair, would be but feebly and imperfectly
10 translate the mingled emotions which are now
giving accelerated beat and throo to my overflow
Ing heart. IL has been wisely said that In the
various positions and pursuits OF life no man can
couanland success; but, under Providence, he
may do more-fOr he may deserve It III honest
efforts perseyeringly carried out, can constitute
claim 70 such desert, then only may aspire to
merit the compliment contained In your unani.
NOUS resolve.
since the beginning Of the Council, events have
franspired around US which will notch them
selves deep into the centuries TO come. The re-
bellion haI assumed the proportions Of a rsvolu-
ton, and its marshaled armies have houted theil
victorious flag dehanty within sight OF this very
Hall May not congratulate you upon the fact
that the theater Of this caGseless and most de-
plorable war has been transferred from OUT midst
and express the ardent hope that long before the
close OF another Council, Battle shall have rolled
up his bloody banner, (the union Of all the States
having been firmly re-established upon the rock
Of the old Constitution, and throughout the land
nov so beligerant, " Peace shall tinkle In the
shephe-d's bells, and laugh in the glad songs OF
the reapers."
vice a single word or deed ofmine has wounded
the feelings OF any one, sincerely regret II, and
1 leave the chair with an earnest prayer In my
heart for the prosperity and happiness OF every
the enactment Of laws having for their aim al
least the advancement Of the permanent Interests
and enduring welfare Of our common constitu-
ency. 4 now declare the Board Of Aldermen ad
Iourned, sine die
Common CouHril- "A communication VIA re-
ceived from the Mayor, giving notice OF the ap
prevail Of certain acts, and also one covering I
petition Of John Rogers Il Son, asking the pay
ment Of interes which was referred.
Mr. Shepherd presented q petition accompanied
by bill authorizing The laying Of a water mar
on street south, between Eighth and Eleventh
streets east; passed.
tue south side Of square 257; passed.
Mr. Raub reported a bill 20 erect a hydrant II
place OF pump at the corner Of Thirteenth and
a-half and streets; passed.
A bill from the Board OF Aldermen, appropri
ating $500 TO purchase hose for the Perseverance,
Fire Company, and $500 TO build a steeple OF
their engine house, was passed.
All business before the board having been trans
srtsd committees were appointed 10 wait on th
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen and inform then
Of the fact, and that the board was ready to ad
journ.
Mr.. Richards having called Mr.. Callan to TIL
chair
SIR MuIloy offered the following resolution
which was seconded by Mr.. shepherd, and unan
Smous.Y adopted:
Bsit TssoIvsd, That the thanks of this board
are due and are hereby rendered 20 the Presiden
Of this board, for the faithful manner In which
be has discharged the duties appertainIng 70 hi
respect and esteem tie remembrance Of his ofacia
intercourse with
Mr.. Richards having resumed the chair, Mr.
Callan informed him Of the passage Of the above
and stated that 10 gave him great pleasure TO b,
the organ Of the board In presenting H.
SIR. Richards briefly returned his thanks 70
the expression Of their regard and for the uniform
kindness In which he had been treated. His In
tercourse with them had been pleasant, and hi
thanks were due for their willingness 10 cooper
alta with him. He did not remember that a Of Ing Il
one Of his few decisions had been reversed b.
them; but he did not ascribe IL TO his own merit
but rather TO their courtesy. Some things tina
the board had done had me, with his hearty ap
prevail What had been done for the public
school system WA peculiarly gratifying 10 him
He wished more had been done. He thought thu
public school system ives Of more importance
than any other single measure they could legis
late upon. Mr.. X. closed by expressing hi
wishes FOR the future happiness and prosperity o
the members
The Joint resolution requesting the closing o
all taverns, &c on election day, came back from
the upper board, with an amendment; concurre,
In
Bills for the repair Of Eleventh street east AM
Ninth Of. west were received, with amendments
concurred In.
The board having been informed that the othe
board had finished their business, and that tn
49,. had M communication n ke ID