Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-21
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characters oY gnor Bffgnoli, Signor Susini, and
Aschutz, conductor of the Academy Of Music,
New York.
CHRsrY's-A capital bill Of burlesque, songs,
dances, and entertaining oddities, concluding
with the extravaganza, "New YEARS. Calls''-
Ckgisty as Peter Day.
CANTERBURY HALL.-The Leoni and Canter-
bury companies in a novel programme Of panto-
mime, songs, ard slack rope performances To-
morrow afternoon, grand matinee and presenta-
ton Of a superb silk dress.
ODD Fellows HALL.-Professor wyman, the
celebrated prescdigitateur, In mysterious aud en-
tertaining performances Of ventriloquism and
juggling. Go see his lfe-like autornatons
KNEES AMPHITHsATER. Second night Of
Kings new troupe in splendid bill Of equestrian
and acrobatic performances. including the laugh
able pantOmime, 4" The Cobbier's Apprentice !"
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Open all day, with hne
concert, embracing selections from the best operas
at three O'Clock.
SMITHsoNIAN.-Second lecture OF the Smithso-
nian course by Prof Pierce. of Harvard College
Subject: The Mississippi River" Admittance
free doors close at eight O'Clock
PRocEEDrSss OF THE CRY COUNCILS, Jan. % -
Board Of AIdsrmsH.-The following communica-
uoR was received from the Mayor:
MAYORS OFFICE, Jan % 1862
To ths Board Of AIdsrman and Board of COM.
mon CoEHciI: Gentlemen-With the view to the
protection Of our citizens, and securing as far as
possible any advantages which might accrue
therefrom to this community, for some time
past have directed my attention to the subject of
a railroad along Pennsylvania avenue to our
lY necessary to their comfort and convenience has
naturally called forth the anxiety Of our citizens
whilst It's apparent pecuniary value has excited
the cuPidiY Of persons from other sections OF the
country, and strenuous efforts are now being
made to obtain from Congress this franchise
In this connection, with Alderman Brcdhead,
examined carefully the several acts Of Congress
relative TO the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and
found that by the Act Of 9th Nav 1928 4th VOL
1me, Statutes at Large, page 265, the assent of
Congress "to the constructing Of Railroad by a
company incorporated by the Legislature Of
Maryland, from Baltimore to the city Of Wash
lngton, was given TO the sztsnt thar Congress has
5ErtSdietioH Of ths soil orer tchich it may pass
Again; the act Of I'd March, 1891, section 2,
same volume. page 479, provides ''that the said
company, In passing into the District of Column
ba, and constructing the same shall ente, the CITY
OF Washington at such place and shall pass along
such public street alley to such point or terni
within the said city as the said companv shall
md best calculated to promote the objects Of said
road" And by the act OF Sd March, 1885, section
=: anne volume, page 75s, "the said company are
further authorized to construct branches of their
road from the main stem thereof, within the said
city, TO such place or places, and In such number
tracks as the corporate authority of the city OF
washington she'll assent to or permit ,,
The Supreme Court Of the United States having
already declared (4th Peters) that streets and
avenues are on the same basis, they being alike
donations to the Government from the proprietors
OF the soil on which the city stand, and con
trasted with reservations, which were purchased
by the Government for a monPTed consideration
an sensned, from mature examination Of the
acts OF Congress and decision Of the court referred
70, tnat Inc franchise Of railroad along Pennsyl
Eaha avenue, or any avenue, street, or alley OF
TIL. city, which the corporate authorities may as
sent To- has already been granted to the Baltimore
ana Ohio Railroad Company.
Under this conviction, and upon consultation
with the alderman referred to, I addressed Mr.
Garrett, the president Of that company, giving
him my views, and soliciting a personal inter.
view on this most important subject That inter.
view has been had, and I am Informed by tina,
gentleman that although no action has been AIKEN
by the board Of directors Il at COMPANY would be
pleased TO enter into such arrangement with the
corporate authorities of this city for building a
railroad along PennsYlvania avenue as shall be
mutually beneficial.
In view Of these facts and circumstances would
respectfully suggest the appointment Of a com.
mifiee 0oint Of your boards to confer with the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company on THU
subject. Very respectfully,
RICHARD WALLACE, Mayor.
motion to publish the communication wa,
Lost by tie vote, but the vote was subsec uenily
reconsldered and the motion to print carried
Mr.. Brodhead made a statement of his Views In
relation TO the subject Of the above communica
ton, and reported resolution for referring II &c
joint committee Of siX-three members Of each
bOard-vhich committee should confer with tn,
directors o. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad, on
rae subject after having consulted the Corporation
Attorney a. to the correctness Of the Mayors
views.
The resolution was passed; and the Casir ap
Wendell aud Lloyd.
communication from the Mayor, transmitting
Lengthy written statement from Mr.. AIsxandeI
nay, In reference to bis offer to purchase ths
rights and interests Of this city in the ashinptor
and Alexandria Railroad, was temporarily laid on
the table, and was subsequently referred
communication from the Mayor in answer &c
the resolution Of inquiry passed on the 10th inst
In relation to small pox patients, hospital accom-
modations for the same, &c, was refeSed.
Mr. Moore reported an act making further and
special provision for portion Of the sick persons
al the Washington Asylum, (small- cases;l
which was passed. The bill appropriates 81 OF
Tor the purpose named
Samuel Ourand for Chief Of the Corporation Pc.
lice was referred.
An act fixing the rates for carrying passengers
In hackney carriages, cabs, aud other vehicles
was debated and made the special Older for Mon.
day next
An. act smendstOry Of the act in relation to
law compelling haekmen TO sit on their boxes,
and allowing them TO be within five feet or less
OF the curb line, and forty feet or less of their
horses, was debated and passed
The nominations of the Mayor for police con-
stables were reported back from the COMMITTEES
nvo,soly, with the exception Of that Of Chas H
rhefolloving nominations were then confirmed.
FOR chief Of the corporation poIice-SamI Our md
Members Of the corporation police-lst district
John Dewdneyi ID, Attn and 9th districts united,
H
eth district, J. ). Busher; 9th district, Edward
Summers 10Th district, Robt r. Magee; 5th dis
trict, Charles H; Hurdle. For Commissioner Of
sweeps, tFifth Ward ,l-Wm. w Bean
A eih to prevent the overlooking Of omni buses,
limiting the number Of passengers In those vehi.
cles TO the number Of twelve, was passed.
A Joint resolution ins;ructing the COMMITTEES
before Congress 70 ask from that body an amend
ment to the city charter relieving the Corporation
from the burden Of paying one moiety Of the ex-
Pente Of repairing roads In the county Of Wash
fngton was passed.
Joint resolution instructing the city Reois ter
20 furnish the members and oficeTs Of the two
boards with copies Of the oath Of allegiance
by the Mayor and cOuntersIgned By the Register,
was referred.
An act for amending an act to establish more
eHacisnt organization Of the public schools; re.
fsrred.
bill making an appropriation for cleaning
the crossings Of the streets and avenues: referred
An act for gravel walk In the Fifth Ward was
passed. Adjourned.
Coamoa C0HaeI-A communication was pre-
sented from the acting mayor, VIM. T. Dove, ap-
proving certain acts.