Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-08

that MIR. Larner had son In the carpet busi-
ness, who was present when the work was
meas ured, which was in bad taste. He
read from the Star's reports Of July 2lst 18th
August 4th and 18th, which reports would
be admitted as good authority to show what
had been the course Of the gentleman from the
Fourth ward. In regard TO the charge that th,
npholsterer had not finished the work becau se
he had not paper enough, he would say that he
hsd had enough Of paper, but that some Of is
nhd been stolen, and he was obliged to 20 to
New York and have paper of the same pattern
manufactured to finish, and that the room was
now finished. In regard to the expenditures
Ter The war meeting he explained that he had
othmg TO do with them, the committee having
me expenditure Of the money The gentleman
mao nrst made statement that there was only
ioV yards OF carpeting on the floor, and now
peting.
He denied that he had made any charge
against Mr. Larner for being in arrears for
with bad grace from Mr.. Larner to make
charges against him, when he (Mr. LII had
not paid his taxes, and he Mr.. S. thoughs il
was IN bad taste for disfraAchised voter to
MT Larner.-Who is a aisfranchissd voter.
sir '"s0s'
Mr.. Shepherd.-You were sir. for vopr ,..
We're not paid, and you had NO right to vote.
He charged Mr.. Larner with demasoeueism
and hy pocrisy.
Mr Larner said that it could not be sa,, of
him that ne ever went into a caucus with his
friends and afterwards bolted the nomination.
He charged upon MT Shepherd that he desert
ed his friends who he helped to nominate, and
did not even vote for them, but on the contrary
contributed money TO defeat them. Talk to
him OF honor, when he was prepared to prove
that the gentleman had offered bribe to q gen.
1leman in the Capitol to get job of plumbing.
Cries OF ''order,' and "object to personal.
tiles"
Mr.. Shepherd called for the name OF his
author.
MIR. Larner.-Mr. Jennings is the name OF
my author.
Mr.. Shepherd asked that the reporters make
a note of it.
Mr.. Wilson here asked for the enforcement
OF the five minute rule.
Mr.. Larner continued" Talk to him about
dishonor. He never went on a witness stand
and swore TO a bill when the Jury"
Mr.. Stevens.-"1 hope, Mr.. President, that
no personalities will be allowed, and that the
scussion be confined TO the question"
Mr.. Shepherd denied that he had given mo-
ney to defeat the Richards ticket, and asserted
that he was true to Mr.. Richards from first to
last, from motives Of personal friendship. He
did not vote because he was not properly reg
istered. In regard to the charge OF bribery, he
would ask gentlemen before forming an opin-
OF the charge, Mr.. Jennings. The gentleman
(Mr. L. would have an opportunity to testify
10 these charges before a court of justice.
MIR. Larrer-"l am ready"
Mr. Shedd said q third party had been brought
in-ths late Messenger, Mr.. Hutton, being
charged with stealing, and an opportunity
should be offered for in investigation. These per
sonal charges are disgraceful to the Board.
He moved 10 recommit the matter.
Mr.. Larner denied that he had initiated the
personalities, and accused Mr.. Shepherd of
holding secret meetings in his house TO defeat
the party nominees he had agreed to support.
Mr.. Shepherd denied the charge.
Mr.. Ellis moved to amend Mr.. Shedd's mo-
ton, and refer the subject to the COMMITTEES ON
claims, which was accepted by Mr. Shedd
Mr.. Raub defended MT Alexander.
Mr.. N. u. Larner favored q recommittal. He
yhot
sailed. and he would like him to testify before
the committee.
Under operation Of the previous question the
claims by a vote OF ii to 6.
The following were introduced and referred:
from Fourteenth to Fifteenth streets; and reso-
luton authorizing the Mayor to employ an ad-
dluonal policeman; to prevent persons from
Fifteenth streets. By Mr.. NJ. Larner-Papers
IN relation to the fitting up of the Council
Chamber. By Mr.. Shedd-Blll regulating the
aef osstng OF coal ashes in the streets, making
II tla"iul for persons to deposit coal ashes in
streets and alleys below the grade. under the
direction OF the commissioner OF i'm prov oveynen,s
the committee on police to require what fur
ther legislation is necessary for the better reg
uiauon OF places of amusement in this city.
The following were introduced and passed:
By n. d. Larner-Bllls to supply deficiency
for repair OF alley h square 373; to repair gutter
on east side OF Ninth street from TO streets;
OF the Northern Market. BY Mr.. Follansbee-
Resolution directing the committee OF ways
and III cans to report what action Is necessary
for the preservation of the land records OF the
city. BY Mr.. McCathran-Bills to repair cuI-
verts in the Sixth Ward; and to construct cross
gutter at l. street south and Ninth street east.
BY MIR. G. Wilson-Bill for flag footway across
the foot OF Eleventh street west.
MI. M. Larner asked to be discharged from
further service on the committee on markets,
which was granted.
the purchase OF Shehan's Digest, which was
indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. N. ID. Larner reported from the commit
tee On Improvements the following bills which
Were passed To grade and gravel Ninth
street west, from + 10 H street south; to repair
gutter ON west side of Tenth street, from Mary.
land to Virginia avenues; to grade and gravel
Indiana avenue, from Four. and a.half to
Second street west; to repair gutter across In
diana avenue at Second street west to repair
causeway across M street south, from Fourth
to Sixth streets west: to grade and gravel u
street SOUTH from Twelfth to Thirteenth streets;
to grade and gravel h street street south, from
Third to Sixth streets west. BY Mr.. Barr
(claims committee)-For relief of James Bow
en-; from Board OF Aldermen-to pave south
side of . street, from Sixth to Tenth streets.
The bill TO lease certain water privileges, re-
ported by Mr.. Larner from the committee on
improN ements, and bill to release wharf right
to II. ID. Cook and H. &. Fahnestock, reported
by Mr.. Wilson from the committee on wharves,
were postponed.
Mr.. Barr, from the special committee on the
canal, submitted report, which was read and
ordered to be filed.
Mr.. Raub offered a resolution requesting the
Mayor to take measures to regulate the chan
mel OF the river, and TO prevent the Washing
ton and Alexandria Railroad Company from
building a trestle work bridge across the Poto-
mac; which was referred TO the committee or
the railroad.
The consideration OF the report of the COM
lnittee the Washington and Alexandria
Railroad was postponed until the next meet
ing. Adjourned.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsEs.-Kahl Wer-
ner, desertion; military. Richard Madigan,
threats: bail for peace. Rachael Reynolds,
Dir unk; dismissed. Ssrn Wartheimor. swini-
ling; do. Chas. Barker, drunk military. Kate
Williams, do. and disorderly; Sl.9I. Frank
MEG uire, do Sis. Peter j. Kelley, threafsi
bail tor peace. VIM. Callahan, carrying wea-
pom; dismissed. John Brown. drunx and dis
orderly; military. Roger Sullivan, do; toS-
Ellen Nash, do; dismissed VIM SUMMER
vile, disorderly; S2.5s Marg Johnson. do;
81. IS. .Ino. Clark, drunk; dismissed; Wm SUM
meryille carving weapons; do. Jno. Valley,