Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-09
LOCAL NEWS.
CORPORATION AFFAIRS.

LLOYD. Morgan, McCathran, Moves, Plant
| Vnrton and Utermehle.
The President Of the board being absent, Mr.
Lioyo was called to the chair.
IN me absence Of the Secretary, Mr.. +. L
Harvey was elected secretary pro tenn.
a communication was received from the Act.
| ing mayor announcing the approval Of the fol.
lowing acts. viZ:-Authorizingt the grading and
paving OF alleys in square No. 327; also, in
squares No. 435 and 1856; to lay flag footway
across street south, on the west side Of 4tn
street; to set curb and pave the footway on the
nortn side OF street south, from Ist to X
sseet west. to lay water main on lst street
eas - Ifom to g street north to pave carriage
way OF 4th street west, from d to g street
nortn; to set curbstone and pave footway on
the east front OF quare No. 52S; to lay fl lag foot
way across 4th street east, on the north side OF
| street south; to set curbstones and lay foot
paVements on the north and south sides of
pennsylvania avenue, from Goth street west to
% the IRON bridge over Rock Greek; to lay a flag
footWay across Pennsylvania avenue, to the
east side of Ith street east joint resolution for
the appointment of committee in relation to
the taxes due by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road Company to this Corporation; Joint reso-
luton authorizing the Mayor to purchase
water pipes and other materials for laying
water mains; and joint resolution authorizing
the Corporation
Also, from the same, communication en-
closing communication from A. b Talcott,
Superintendent OF the Police and Fire Alarm
Telegraph, in reply to the resolution OF the
Board Of Aldermen in relation to the fire alarm
bell at the Columbia Engine House. Mr. Tai
cott says that the reason why the bell on the
Columbia Engine House has not struck at all
alarms OF fire the same as the others was be.
cause the machinery had become impaired by
the leaky condition Of the tower, and a further
delay was necessitated after the tower was re-.
paired In order to let the weight run down be-
fore the machinery could be taken to pieces
and cleaned. Mr. T. reports further that both
the tower and the machinery has been put in
complete order, and no further annoyance need
be apprehended from that source. Referred to
committee on fire department.
a communication was received from DIR. G..
M. Dove, Secretary OF the Board of Health, in
reply to the resolution OF this Board Of the list
inst. DIR. Dove reports that ct no former time
has the general health OF our city been better
than 1t is at present, and with the exceptions
to be mentioned as free from cause CT disease
or epidemic rs IL is at this moment.
The Doctor says the particular nuisance
referred TO in the resolution of the Board con-
slsts OF one or more bone boiling establish
ments in the vicinity of the city, but beyond its
limits, in Virginia. They appear to belong to
contractors with the United States Govern.
horses and other carcases, which are generally
brought there from Giesboro. That the odor
arising from these operations is extremely
offensive is most true; and being severely felt
Seventh Ward near the river, must have an
injurious effect upon their comfort and health.
Inc Doctor asserts that measures will be
Immediately taken by the Superintendent Of
the metropolitan Police and himself to confer
Witn the proper authorities, and to abats as
speedily as may be, this well-grounded cause
OF complaint. The attention Of the Board of
Aldermen is called to the condition of the fish
wharf, located at the foot OF 11th street. which
Is q fruitful source OF annoyance in conse.
quence OF neglect to Keep 1t clean and as tree
from odor as IT might be. Its location 10 GER.
tainly very Objectionable, but without alIuding
to that at present, DR.. Dove suggests that
partles owning or renting them should be re-
CURED TO remove the accum ulated offal daiIy,
and the premises washed and cleaned.
Dr. Dove says another source Of future dis
ease exists IN the condition OF our city canal
which 1t is very evident requires cleaning
and perhaps dredging, throughout nearly its
whole extent.
With these exceptions, remarks Dr. Dove
there is no other source of complaint; i'd
much OF the improved sanitary condition of
the city and Its tten dant good health is due to
the iaoors OF the Metropolitan Police, and par
ucularIy 10 Its SANITARY detail, whose duties
are well performed. Ordered to be published
with the proceedings Of the board.
The report OF the intendant OF the asylum
the asylum committee.
Mr.. Utermehle introduced a concurrent res.
olutlon, which was adopted, proposing Joint
meeting OF the Boards of Aldermen and Com
mon Council for the purpose of opening the
proposals for laying water mains for the cur
rent year.
Mr.. Turton presented a petition from John
Helilg, Wnicn was referred to the committee
on wharves.
Mr. Gulick introduced an act to grade and
gravel Ihlrd street east, from Maryland ave.
nue. to q street north.
Mr. Lloyd, from finance committee, reported
bill making an appropriation of $500 to de-
fray certain expenses OF the corporation in
Cured in attending the funeral OF President
Lincoln. Passed.
Mr.. Utermehle, from the police committee
reported favorably upon the bill to pave the
space at the intersection Of 7tn and q streets
and Louisiana avenue. Passed.
Mr. Utermehle, from the same committee,
also reported bill providing for the erection
OF three police station houses during the pre-.
sent year, one to be located in the Second
Ward, one in the Fourth, and the other in the
Seventh Ward, at such places in said wards
as the Mayor may designate. The fines and
torfetures for violating Corporation laws,
accruing for the year ending December 81,
1865, are exclusively appropriated for defray-
ing the expenses incurred in the erection Of
the buildings passed.
reported back papers in relation to the
Central guardho.se, with bill appropriating
S1.46327 TO pay all bills against the same. Bill
made the special order for next Monday eve
ming.
Mr. McUathran introduced a bill appropri.
ating 8 200 out of the funds Of the Sixth Ward
to fill certain condemned lots
AR. Gulick from claims committee, reported
bill for the relief OF Lewis Errunger, which
was reconmltted.
Mr. Morgan, from the asylum committee re.
ported bill appropriating $500 to purchase
house for the asylum; passed.
Mr. Barr presented the petition of r. B.
Clarke and others, asking permission to erect
railing in front OF their houses, at the corner
of l. and Eleventh streets. Referred to the
committee on improvements, who, through
Mr.. Barr, reported bill, which was recon-
mitted.
Mr.. Utermehle introduced a bill to grade and
gravel 30 foot carriage way on Boundary
street, from Ninth street east to North Capt
tol.
Mr.. Lewis moved to insert 1ith street instead
OF North Capitol, which was agreed TO, and the
bill passed.
Mr.. Utermehle introduced bill to lay wa.
ter main on Il street north, from I'd street west
TO New Jersey avenue; and bill to construct
sewer in 5th street north, from G. street to
north side of / street north, both OF which were
passed
Mr.. Turton, from drainage committee, re-
ported back the petition of W. M. Ellis and
others, with d bill TO lay water main in T
street south, from Sd street east to New JERSEY
avenue, and along New Jersey avenue, from
to NJ streets south; passed.
Mr. Turton introduced q bill making an ap-
pre- repriation to build a culyert on the north side
OF L street, from goth to oath streets west