Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-08
EVENING STAR.
Affairs In Georgetown.

CORPORATION OF GEoRGKTowH.-1n aceor-
CbLCr with ne prov IsIOus OF the charter, the
boards OF Aldermen and common Councii met
At their respective cham bers Monday evening
at Ean past seven o'clock, commencing their
regular weekly sessions. Present: Recorder
Cox, Aldermen Beall, Shinn, Cooley and Ber-
message was received from the Common
Council announcing that that body was organ
irsd for the transaction Of business, and had
resolved to meet on Thursday evening next
and on each Thursday evening thereafter:
which was adopted by the board
A resolution from the Council, for drain on
Olive 81. was then adopted A resolution from
Council in favor of Mr.. Henry II. Dodge, ask
ing the privilege OF renting portions OF certain
streets was passed. A Council resolution In
favor Of Mr.. Charles e. Casmar, for payment
OF a bill, was also passed A resolution from
Council to print the report OF the public schools
was passed, and 500 copies ordered TO be
printed. An ordinance for the Improvement o
Congress street was then passed. Joint
elution from Council for the abatement Of nui-
sances, having been read 10 the board, was or
dered to be laid over.
COMMON COUsciL--The board met and was
called TO order by the president Jenkin
Thomas, Esq. Mr.. Craig offered a message
proposing 10 the Aldermen that when the
board adjourn. IT be till Thursday evening
next. and tbatthP regular meeting of the board
shall be on Thursday evening OF each week,
hereafter, which was adopted. The following
matters were appropriately referred
message of the Mayor recommending an
appropriation for a new cart for the use of the
soayeneer- Also transmitting the account of
Jno. keysCr and the editor Of the Daily
Times. Also, recommending the establishment
of enc or more night schools.
communication from Jno. H. Newman
water engineer. The bills of VIM. Whalen &
Go, and 7. u. DOnOhue q 20. A communica-
ton from >. ID. Delaney proposing TO purchase
certain property of the town. A remonstrance
OF certain citizens against the Improvement of
Llngan street at this season.
Mr.. stake presented the accounts OF VIM.
Whelan; also, the petition of property holders
on Frederick and Market streets. for the laying
OF pavements; also, for a flag footway on Sd,
across Market street; also. n communication
from VIM. Whelan, Water Taper, relative to
the rates of pay for his services. Mr.. w. re-
ceiVed S2.5O per tap and asked an increase TO
81 per iap-1 Mr.. Whelan rendered his resiS-
nation of the office, and transmitted diagram
OF water tapping machine used in other cities,
and suggested it's purchase nv the CORPORATION
resolution of the Aldermen for a drain in
Olive street, and a resolution offered by the
Chair relative to repairs of pavements, were
Mr.. Hyde, from schools committee reported
the report Of the Board of Guardians for the
qGarier ending sept. LIST, 1865: accepted. Also.
offered resolution authorizing the printing of
$50 copies of The report: which, with the fol-
lowing resolutions, &c, was adopted: Resulu-
non in favor of G. G. Carman; Joint resolution
for ahating nuisances between LIST and I'd SIS
and WI EhingtOD, Beall, Greene and Dunbar
ton streets; and an ordinance for the improve
ment Of Con eress street.
Mr.. Fowler. from the streets committee, re-
ported the Aldermens resolution for a dram in
OHye street: land over under the rules.
Mr.. Mitchell introduced a resolution for the
appointment of five commissioners to meet and
consult with similar from Wash.
1nfton relative 10 the condition of the two
cities. The said commissioners 10 report the
results Of their consultation 10 this corporation
OF agreement to be submitted to the people of
the town for their decision by ballot
Mr.. Stake moved to lay IL on the table and
called for the ayes and nays, bat subsequently,
withdrp " the motion.
Mr.. Mitchell explained that the measure was
not hastily sprung upon the Board. He had
given notice at former meeting OF this resoiu.
iion, nor did he want the Board to act hastily:
he desired that they should consider it we'll as
a matter of great Importance.
"A motion was made 10 adjourn, but IL was
Withdrawn. to allow the reference 10 the streets
committee of resolution from the Aldermen
permitting H III. Dodge to occupy n part of
property leased by him from the Chesapeake
hnd OHIO Canal Company. The CORPORATION
TO receive for said permit $40 per annuIn. The
board then adjourned till Thursday, 1T *
O'Clock r. m.
BOARD OF GrARrIANs- Tuesday right the
GuaTdians of the Public Schools met in tho
Council Chamber, to receive the monthly re-
ports OF The teachers and transact such busi-
ness as was presented and close the meeting
OF tne board. ats term OF existence expiring
with this meeting.
The board was called TO order by the Pres
ident. MIR. Reall. Present: Messrs BealI
HYDE, Mage. harbury and Dunlap Mr.
Dunlap wHs elected secretary pro tenn
The reports from the teachers Of all the
schools were received, and speak encouraging.
" Of the prospects of the schools for the ensn-
ing year. The schools are growing in popu.
laIIty with our citizens. The schools have
each The number OF scholars which they are
imposed TO be capable OF accommodating and
IL" applicants for admission are sufficiently
numerous 70 fill another school.
lbe teachers now in the employ OF the hoard
aTe-PTimary No. l, Miss Jennie Bates: No .
Mics Emma j. Warren; No. 3, Miss Laura A.
Reed No. 4, Mrs. nj. J. Edmonston: male
,ramnaT school, Miss Emma l.. Reed; female
grammar school, Miss NJ. +. Heustis
Mr. Hyde moved that SIS be Appropriated
from the fund and placed in the hands Of the
fI'slc cent To meet contingent expenses; which
was agreed to- Also, tina: a general holiday be
given the schools on Friday next
On motion Of MI Marbnry, Mr.. Hyde was
appointed 10 VISIT the night school now in op-
Grafton af the Slxilant Engine House, ascertain
Its condition and whether it would be expedi-
ent tn receive IL under the control of the board