Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-07-19

er,y was benefited. He wished it to be under
stood, however, that he was not opposed TO the
iuprcvement tH II F.Na A - .AAA
Mr. Edmonston moved 10 recommit the bin,
with instructions that the committee shall pro-
cure the opinion Of the City Attorney as ID the
power Of The Corporation to assess the cot OF
paving the streets upon the property. .hoi iers.
LosLyeas 9, nays II. -.
Mr.. Moore objected to the third reading OF the
bill. 00..-.I -... r.sF-r... rFD~
The Chair tMr. Larner) overruled ,he os,pc
ton-the bill having been read twice, must go
TO It's third reading, unless objected 10 by
Mr. Moore appealed from the decision OF the
Cnar, ana the CHAR was sustained oy vote
Of Is to 2-Messrs. Moore and Edmonston
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Stephens, from the police committee, re-
ported bill in relation to privies TO dwelling
houses; which was recommitted.
Also adversely on the petitions Of J. Price.
Henry Newman, and Lewis Patten, TO erect
frame buildings adjoining brick buildings, and
the committee was discharged 'Eh
Mr.. Wright, from the fire department COM
mittee, reported bill for the r-lief OF the
Franklin Fire Company, which was passed
Also adv ersely on the bill to amend the act
organizing the Steam Paid Fire Department,
by providing for two hook aud ladder compa-
niss, and asked TO be discharged: L.,
Mr.. Marche stated that the Sixth Ward had
been left unprotected. The nearest engine
would be at the Columbia engine house. aud
the Sixth Ward being built up nearly entirely
have at least hook and ladder company with
In her limits. t.' -
The chair stated that the bill had been re-
ferred to the fire commissioners and was re-
ported on adversely by them.
Mr. Edmonston thought that hook and lad
der companies were absolutely necessary as
much so as engines, and he was in favor OF
doing away with an engine rather than 70 have
but one hook and ladder company
MIR. Wright said ifthe Sixth Ward wanted a
hook and ladder company, the Seventh " ard
I'm Sf 1G NM - nrfrf flnd tn
Mr.. Marcbe stated that portion OF the
Sixth Ward delegation had protested against
being slighted. Hook and ladder companies
were very serviceable especially where frame
buildings predominated.
The Board refused TO discharge the commit
tee, and recommitted the bill with instructions
to amend the law by providing for three hook
and ladder companies. 't.i.
Mr.. Wright reported adversely on the bill
for the relief of the Anaeostia Fire Company,
and the COMMITTEES was discharged.
The Alderman bill for grading and paving
alley in square $40 was passed.
The bill appropriating $4,000 for the i'm
provement of the sanitary condition OF the city
The Chair (Mr. Larner) stated that The May
or had said to HIM that he did not desire such
an appropriation; that the sums for casual re-
pairs were sufficient and that Washington for
cleanliness, would compare tavorably with
other cities. .
Mr Peugh said that there must be some mis-
understanding, as the Mayor had stated 10 him
that he needed this appropriation.
Mr Rheem said he was in the Aldernan's
chamber when the bill passed, and the Mayor
had asked him Mr.. r. and others TO support
the bill in the council
The bill was laid on the table.
Mr.. Kelly offered resolution directing the
Mayor to call the attention of the Board Of
apeake and Ohio Canal from Rock Creek to
18th street, which was adopted. Adjourned.
POLICE RKPoRTs-Frst Precinct james
Srr1tfh md paf rio
sober.
Second Precinct-Wm. Nc Clane, bathing con-
trary TO law; 50. Hugh Downey, assault and
battery ball for court. Peter Burk, Jno. Nor
sell military.
Third Preeiuct.-Richard Davis, falling to
take out license; dismissed. Kate Donneily,
Hannah Young, Mary Belt, Mary Robinson
Bridget Malay, disorderly; workhouse
Fourth Precinct.-Edward Glinn, James
Mccarthy, Richard Barrett, and Honora Bar
rett, threats; bail for peace. Frank Rounds,
Edward Burke, Margaret Burke, Alexander
Hughes, and John Hughes, assault and bat
terry bail for court. Ellen Kennedy, drunk;
dismissed. John Delaney, do 81. M. Sweeny,
do; S 95. Margaret O'Neal, do; worknouse.
iSirth Precinct-George Dixon, dismissed. p.
Jane Taylor and Jane Rollins, do; 81 each.
Thos. Below, assault and battery, Jail. Pey-
ton Schrivenner, attempt at arson; fer Trial.
6. w: Roche. drunk; So. Henry Morton do.
and disorderly; military. James Maguire,
Mary Stockton, Cecilia Mag aire, drunk and
disorderly; workhouse. Maria Woodbelk, do;
orderly dismissed. Danl ONein. do; 81.
Lander Welcom, do; 50. James Ball, do; So.
Thos Mack, selling liquor unlicensed, s2G.5s.
August Krumb bier, vagrancy; workhouse. ID.
Stundon. common drunkard; dismissed.
Tenth Precinct.--E. ]. King, drunk dismissed.
Peter Owens, do; military. Margt A. Green,
disorderIy; 50. Lucy Hepburn, do; SO. Golich
Cuttings, do; SIS. NJ. Malitish and William
Shields, desertion; military. Geo, Lea, grand
larcenyi Jail for court Alex. Pelaski, bogus
detective; military.