Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-28

for yosr IN formation a copy OF letter have
this moment received nom the Hoa Joan b.
Steele, chairman OF the House Commitss- On
The District OF Columbia. will comm unscate
% ron the resolution to which u refers - soon
ss IL shall have been received At the Depart
nent In the meantime. 1 would ruTeest
hst house had not better be Suspended Tor tne
present t+ H' sts fs4E
am, sir, very respectfully. your oesdient
servant. J. =. USHER, SECRETARY.
Hon. R1cH'p WALLACE, Mayor washington.
Aouer OF RSPRxsrHrATIvRe, W AsHIseroN
Clfr, June %, ls6i.-Hon R,eAord waiiaeA,
kssor Of Woshtneton, Gc.-Sir: When I TO
qussso you the other day, in the committee
c. mnit ee, to have tns work stopped on the
building DOW In process Of erection on Penn
eylv aHia avenue, near 9Th street, understood
that you wonia comply with the rsquest 1
Bouee Of X. preeentatives were, as I believed,
unwilling 70 have permanent ouilding erected
there. Instead Of any discontinuAnos or the
work, Il has appeared 10 20 on more vtgorolsiy
than before on SATURDAY.. 25th inst q resola.
ton passed the House OF Representatives uAaa.
imously. the primary and prominent object OF
sun II Continues. @ p VIVA, VII doe doe. III thi. E msani Do
the city authorities intend to appropriate the
properly OF the United States, and defy the
auilori'y Of Congress in the premtsesl
have n upfrisndly object In writing this
letter. i only want TO call your attention asain
+, rhe matter and 70 assure you Am fully sat
l. fed that Congress Is in earneet abont this
business, and can judge there is but one opin-
ion about II among the members OF our House.
Your ohsdant servant. &c,
JOHN b. STRgLE, NJ. @. 18th NY. dist,
Chairman pro tenn Dist Ooi, Com.
The communication and letters were referred
to Com mittee on N Markets.
A Joint resolution OF the Board OF Common
Council to adjourn to meet on Tuesday evening
~
Mr. Noyes req aested and was granted per.
mission to withdraw the petition and papers in
the case Of Lewis Patten.
Mr.. Noyee on behalf Of the School Trustees,
tended an in nviation to the members OF the
Board TO attend the dedication ceremonies of
the new school building in the 9th Ward on
Saturday next The invitation was accepted
and the Board then adjourned.
Common Councit.-A communication was re.
ceiNed from the Mayor announcing his appro-
val OF the act for the more thorough distribu-
ton OF Potomac water throughout the city.
Also, enclosing petition for the construc-
tion of a sewer in the alley in square 49o. Re-
ferred.
The Char (Mr LIoyd) announced the fol-
Standing ConamitteeS.- Ways and Means
Messrs Fere euson, Moore, Stephens, Pettibone,
Messrs. Larne-, Edmonston, Peugh, Wilson,
Ward, Ruff and Dudley. Drainage and Dis
tribution Of Water-Messrs. Wilson, Moore,
Skirvipg, Owen, Ward, Swain and Wright.
Unfinished Business -Messrs. Marche aud
Dudley. observation-disclosures. Pettibone, Fer
suson and stephens. Police-Messrs. Ste-
and Rhetm. MarEetsNMessrs. Ward, farner
and Walker. Canals-Messrs. Owen, Rheem,
Laruer, Edmonston, Davis, Marche and Dud-
ley. Public Schools--Messrs. Moore, Ste
phens, Peugh, Ward. Wilson, Marche and
Walker Fire Department-Messrs. Wright,
Kelly and Skirvine. Contingent Expenses
Messrs. Rheem, Davis and owen.
Messrs. Swain, Edmonston and Rheem. Money
TRANSACTIONS Of the Corporation-Mr. Fergu-
son. Asy lum-Messrs. Ruff, Ferguson, Will
SOD and Skirving. Accounts of Rrgister-Mr.
skIrvipg. Wharves-Msssrs. Walker, Fersu.
son and Kelly. Health Of City-Messrs. Ed
monston, Rheem and Peugh. Enrolled Bills
Mr.. Larner. Eligibility OF Assessors -Messrs.
Dudley, Pettibope, Swan and Skirving. To
Count and destroy Due Bills-Mr. Davis. To
AtteLd Interests OF Oorporation Before Con-
gress-Messrs. Peugh, Ferguson, Moore and
Stephens.
Mr.. Wilson introduced a resolution directing
the appointment of a select committee to in
Quire of the Gas Light Company whether they
have furnished all the street lamps with gas
as required Of them, according to the under
standing with the corporation, for which they
have received payment from the city. Adopt
ed; and Messrs. Wilson, Stephens, and Wright
were appointed the committee. ....
Mr.. Wilson also introduced bill in relation
to dwelling houses, compelling parties erect
ing such to also build privies to them. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Peugh introduced bill for the improve
ment OF the cutters on G street In the Second
" ard Referred. -.
Mr.. Shepherd introduced resolution author
izing the Secretary to purchase twenty copies
OF Shehan's Digest for the use Of the member
Pass
Mr.. Ferguson remarked that the committee
to revise the laws had nearly Completed their
work, and in a short time the revised laws
would be ready for delivery. -
Mr.. Ferguson presented the petition OF citi-
zens OF the Fifth Ward, calling attention to a
large amount Of condemned hay which is being
drcCmposed, on Sd street east, between L and
ID south. Referred.
Mr. Wright introduced a resolution directing
'ha con- mi:tee on health to inquire. and report
o. the next meeting, what legislation is naces.
sary 10 connteract the effect OF the efffuyia
arising from the Washington Canal Passed
Th- Chair laid before the Board an invitation
for the members to attend the pic mic at the
Park. On Thursday, for The benefit of the Ger
mar RELIEF Association; which was accepted
MI. Peugh introduced bill TO grade and pave
street between 9th and 1ith. Referred
Mr. Wilson introd need Joint resolution to
adjourn over to Monday, 1Ith instant; which
w8s amend to Tuesday, 5rb, and adopted
MIR. Ferguson, on the part Of the building
committee Of the school.house In the Sixth
W ard, extended an in vitation for the Board to
take part in the dedicatory services, which
taxes place on Saturday next. Adjourned.