Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-31

street east; referred. Bill placing curb stones
and pave the south side OF So uare e2+i referred:
Bill TO lay foot pavement on the west side or
square l07; referred; and bill relating to .he
paving Of the center Of all public alieysi re-
ferred.
Adjourned till Mon day next, the lower Board
having failed to act on the concurrent resolu.
ton calling meeting for Wednesday night.
Common Councit.-The Board met az the us ual
hour, and was called to order by the President.
All the members present except Mr.. Rheem
message was received from the Mayor,
announcing his approval Of acts authorizing
the laying OF water mains on ID street sou:n,
from 10th to I1th streets west along 4th street
west, from New York avenue to street north;
on l. street north, from l4th 70 10th streets west.
expenses Of the special election ordered 10 be
held in the Third Ward: another for the relief
OF Robert Wemer; also, joint resolution for
special election in the Third Ward; loint reso-
luton of res pect to the memory Of the late
James Sklrving deceased; and similar reeolu-
ton Of respect TO the memory OF the late Edward
Everett, deceased.
The following were presented and referred -
BY Mr.. Larner-PetitIon OF M Reardon, for
damage done by overfiowing OF a sewer; bilis
fer water mains on street, from eth 70 7th
streets; on 9Th street, from New York avenue
to street on 7th street, from n to the northern
boundary Of the city; on 10Th, from M 70 .
street, and on o from 10th to 7th; for Paymen
of bounty to volunteers, Offering $50 for eacn
pers on credited to the city. By Mr.. Edmop-
son-Bill providing for laying iron or wooden
bridges across cutters, instead OF stones Sc. on
street, from 9th to 7th street: bill to construct
sewer from the southwest corner of Court
house square and 5th street, 10 connec: with
the sewer on 9th street
MIR Larper introduced q resolution granting
use Of the chamber 70 the Young Mems Ohr.s-
tian Association two evenings each week.
Passed.
The following were reported from commit
tees BY Mr.. Laraer, (improvements)-Al-
dermen bills amending act of 1872 in relation
to alleys; amending act of 1853 relating 20 flag
for centering all cutters with blue tagging;
passed. Also, bills for setting curb and paving
footway on south side of square GA; setting
curb and paving footway on west side or
square lG7 passed. Also, Aldermens bill TO
graveling 9Th street, from d 10 street; recom-
mitted BY Mr.. Wright, fire Department.
Bill amending act organizing the paid fire de-
partment, by allowing extra men $500 per an
mum; passed.
MIR. Larner also reported the communication
OF DR.. May, protesting against the proposed
railway from the Baltimore depot TO the Po:o-
mac, along and 4k streets, with he follow
ing resolution:
Resolued, DC, That the Joint committee %
represent the interests of the corporation te-
fore Congress be instructed TO use their utmoss
efforts to defeat the bill Of the House OF Rep
resentatives, No. 1S6, and now before said
House, on an amendment from the Senate as
seriously detrimental 10 the interests OF the
city.
Wright, Larner, Peugh, Dudley and Moore,
after which the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Peugh introduced resolution setting
forth that large numbers OF persons. families
of soldiers, are attracted here. and are often
destitute, with no money or friends. and call
ing upon Congress 10 make some appropri-
their homes.
The following were received from The Alder
men:-Resolution that when The boards ad-
)ourn it be TO Wednesday night, to consider
any proposition from the Washington and
Alexandra Railroad Company in relation 20
the guaranteed bonds of the company, which
may be made; rejected. Council bill relating
to the fish wharves, with amendments; non-
Cured in. Council bill providing fer submit.
ting the claim of Barron, Smithson Il Co. 10
arbitration, with amendments; concUrred n.
Adjourned.
u. S. SUPREME COURT, January 3O.-No. 6e.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company, plain
tiff in error vs.. VIM. II. Jollife. In error 10 the
County Court OF the city and county Of San
Francisco, California: Mr.. ] Justce Field deliv-
cred the opinion of the Court, affirming the
judgment Of the said County Courtin this cause
with costs.
No. Isi. Jonathan H. Ransom, plaintiff in
the Circuit Court OF the United States for the
Northern District Of Illinois. MI Justice
Swayne delivered the opinion of the Court, af-
frming the judgment Of the said Cour, in this
cause, with costs.
No. Sc. Isaac Cook ct al, plaintiffs in error,
VS.. The United States, In error to the Circuit
Court of the United States for the Northern
District of Illinois. Mr.. Justice Clifford deliv-
cred the opinion of the Court, reversing The
judgment OF the said Circuit Court, with costs,
ana rem anding the cause, with directions 20
award uenire facids de nOuO.
No. Sc. John T. Whitaker ct al, plaintiffs in
error. vs.. Calvin u. Reed. In error to the Cir
cult Court OF the United States for the North
ern District of Illinois. Mr. Justice Clifford
delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming
the judgment OF the said Circuit Court in this
cause, with costs.
No. 23O. The Bank of the Common wealth,
&c, plaintiff in error, VS.. The Commis sioners
OF Taxes, &c. In error to The Court OF Appeals
of the States of New York. Mr.. Justice Mel
son delivered the opinion OF the said Court OF
Appeals. with costs, and remandng the cause,
with directions TO enter judgment in conform
ity TO the opinion OF this Court
Same Judgment in all the other bank..6x
cases.
No. p. Mdward Hunter, master and claim
ant OF the British steamship Crcassian, &c,
appellant. VS.. The United States. Appeal
from the District Court OF the United States
for the Southern District Of Florida. Mr.. Chief
Justice Chase delivered the opinion OF the
Court, affirming the decreee OF the DistrIc.
Court in this cause.
No. III. The Levy Court oftte County of
Washington, plaintiffs in error, VS.. Thomas
Woodward. The argument in this cause was
commenced by Mr.. Cox for the plainif in er-
ror. and continued by Mr. Bradley for the de-
fendant in error. Adjourned.
A MATRIMONIAL SQUABBLR-On Tuesday
last, Sergeant Milsteat, OF the eighth
precinct, arrested Mrs Josephine Yer
million, formerly Miss Dunbar, for making
C1
lion. 1t appears that Mr.. Vermillion ia rather
advanced in life, and few weeks since mar
ried Miss Dunbar, who is quite young and
good looking. The match proved TO hs We been
an inJudiciOus one, and the morning after The
marriage the dissatisfaction OF the parties, es-
pecially the bride. occasioned chickering's and
quarres. On Tuesday last they went to the
mouse of friend in the lower part OF the Fifth
Ward to arrange some business. when Mrs v,
becoming tired OF waiting, pitched into the
venerable groom, ma alfng some uHlovlng threats
against him. when Sergeant Milstead was sent
for and took her to the eighth precinct station
There she gave bail to keep the peace before
Justice Handy.
PETROLEUM MILLIoNAIRR.-A somewhat
rustic heir Of one of the fertunates of the oil
region, whose income is several thousand q
day, concluded to see the wonders OF the East
So, putting few necessaries into q common
travelling bag he set off for Philadelphia.
Stopping at the Girard and asking for a good
room, the landlord said
"You can have room; but we shall be
obliged to demand pay in advance"
Well sir. think