Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-08-28
LOCAL NEWS.
Corporation Affairs.

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canon from the Mayor announcing his appro-
val OF certain acts
Also, a communication nominating John q
Robinson, Vim. J. Herb"r', Thos. H BARRON
Petr Gallant, Eburn Bird and DAVID westrr.
Held FOR nspsc orS and measurers 81 lumber
/ Referred To committee on police.
Also, a communication nominating ID "
| leckron a. police officer OF the First wara.
wee SiineSn Garrett. Referred 70 commIttes
on police
Also. a communication from the Msyor. en-
closing letter from the City surveyor. re-
commanding an appropriation Of sl.~aU for
tue construction OF a new sewer and culver.
IN nrn OF thr present one, under T. street soutE
sno tanal street Referred 20 improvements
committee.
MIR. Given presented the petition Of John
Oeden and others asking THAI the law regula-
ting the trade OF rag dealers be amended or re-
pealed. Referred 10 police committee
hr. A Lloyd introduced a resolution m
sruoung the committee on improvements 10
report a bill 10 wall each side OF TIt-er t're-s
between q and II streets north
Mr.. Il ulIck presented the petition OF " A
IaIaierro for the remission OF fine Re-
fsrred.
MIR. Cross introduced q bill 10 curb ana nav,
the north side OF ID street sOnth, between Cth
and sth streets eaet.
Mr.. McCathran presented the petition Of W
II. Parks for the remission OF fine re-
ferred.
Mr. Noyes introduced a hil 20 nave IN. car
rage wsy In l2th and 18Th streets west. from
The canal 10 connect with the stone pavem,nv
IN said streets. referred.
Mr.. Cross, from the committee on finance
reported hack the comm HnicatIon of Thomas
" cod ward, and IL was referred 10 the com
mIttee on claims; also the petition Of John n
Kendall, asking that certain money b. re-
funded referred 20 the Corporation Attorney
Mr.. Barr, from the police committee, report
ed unfayorhbly on the Mayors nomination OF
Geo = Hepburn a. police officer OF the Sew
Mr.. A. Lloyd, from the same committee
made minority report recommending his
confirmation.
Hepburn he'd received meney from him 70
allow him 20 keep his restaurant open with
out license for some weeks, was produced and
read.
Other testimony, going 70 show the good
character OF Mr.. Hepburn and HE efficiency a.
an officer, was alec read.
"A debate ensued, participated in by Nessr.
A Lloyd, Noyes, 7. r.. LLOYD, Barr and
Given, and on motion OF Mr.. TAFT the subject
was recommittee to the committee for further
in yestigaton.
Mr. A. Lloyd, from the committee on claims
reported bill fer the relief OF Bernard Brocker
passed.
Mr.. Cross, from the committee on wharves.
reported back the bill for the adjustment OF
the office OF Assistant Harbor Master. recon-
mitted
Mr.. McCathran introduced a resolution To-
guessing the SUperin tendsHtof Police 10 inform
the Board why the laws regulating bill posters
Were not enforced passed.
Mr.. A. Lloyd presented the petition of VIII
liam M Hopkins for the remission OF fine,
Mr.. T. L. Lloyd reported a bill TO erect
wooden steps as q street south and lIth street
west; passed.
The appropriation bill was received from the
lower Board, and the amendments agreed TO
Mr.. Turton introduced a bill 10 grade and
gravel M street north, between 18Th and lGtR
streets west; passed
The bill Authorizing the Mayor 10 appoint a
committee 20 visit Chicago 10 attend the laying
OF the cornerstone OF the monument of The
late stephen A. Douglas was referred
Mr.. McCathrsn introduced a bill appropris-
ting 500 for the purpose or wbiiewashing.
cleaning. and painting the west wing OF the
City Hall; referred 70 the committee on i'm
provements. Adjourned.
COMMON CoCsCI.-President Moore IN the
char, and all the members present, EXCEPT
Messrs Baker. Calvert, Msrche, Peake, Wal
ker and Wright.
message was received from the Mayor an -
nouncing bis approval OF the act 10 grade
| 5th street east from East Capitol to A street
north.
Also, q message calling attention 10 the un-
safe condition OF the bridge over Rock Creek
where II intersects h street stating that II VIII
be necessary IN q short time 10 build a new
structure. Referred and ordered 10 be printed
Also, one Ia answer 10 a resolu Ion calling
| for q detailed statement OF the appropriation.
made during the fiscal year ending June 3Oth
| last, enclosing such statement nom the treas
urer of the Board OF Trustees. showing the en-
tire amount Qncluded IN which is s75.4u0 an the
general appropriation bill) TO b. s., ,Cr26 50. OF
this amount S69, Ga "a has been expended Az
gregate Of bills rendered under act of August
/ II, io65-conungent expenses and general sup
plies, S5,i42.5s, salaries Of teachers due, bills
not rendered. SUE O]; estimate OF bills outstapd
ing, I,UO; total, S79.S2e Go. Referred and or
dered 10 be printed.
Also, statement from the Register in ans uyer
TO a resolution, showing that on June 80. 1863
as and s, the Collector deposited 500 DC GO 70
the credit Of the school fund; of which
SiO,O7l ~ has been expended for the purchase
OF lots and erection OF school buildings. leaving
oalanc ce Of sl4,Ooi7o Referred, and ordered
10 be printed
amount Of money expended on the Wallach
School Building, as follows For purchase OF
lot, 5000; for erection OF building, 7749 5O
improvement OF grounds, sl.243.97, from the
school fund. Under the set OF March 80, 1864
| $500. act Of April IL, 1854, (furniturel
s2,e52 Is; act OF September 10, s2,yss 60, from
and ordered TO be printed.
The following were intrsdu uced: BY Mr. Car
roli-Bill for an increased supply OF gas IN
the West Market; referred by Mr.. Drury-
Bill for the relief OF James Gorman: passed
Resolution that the expenses to be incurred by
the delegates under the resolution adopted at
| be chargeable 70 the Corporation. After an
ehectual motion 20 lay on the table, the reso-
luton was referred. BY Mr. Carroll-Petition
for the grading and paving Of alley in 50 uars
SO; referred. BY Dir. Joyce-Bli for repairing
alley in square 226; referred. BY Mr. NorseII-
Ball 20 repair the carriageway on Louisiana
avenue, between tn and sta streets west; re-
feTred.
MIR. Anderson offered a resolution endorsing
the PhIlsdelphia Convention and the Presi-
dent.
Mr.. Peugh urged that while the resolution
expressed his feelings, he was opposed 10 the
passage OF the resolution.
mr. Nalley said that although he was a
johnson man IN every particular, he could
not think he was doing justice TO his constitu =
ents by voting for the resolution IL seemed
like throwing down a banter TO Congress
hr. Mulloy remarked that be was in favor
OF The resolution, and urged that the Board
pass the resolution he would say, indiyidu-
ally, he had no respect for Congress
MIR. Moore remarked that the citizens OF
Washington had held a meeting, and had
adopted resolutions similar TO those offered.
with such unanImlty, that the action of me.
twenIy-one members OF the Board would
hardly add 20 the effect, and while approving
ofthe resolutions IN every particular, be would
suggest q reference.
ON motion Of Mr.. Dudley, the resolutions
were referred; Messrs. Mulloy. f'eugh and
Stewart Were appointed the committee.
BY Nr. Bryan-Petition OF ii. L. Thomas.
asking permission 10 erect frame building an
square IS, with bill authorizing the came.
referred. BY Mr.. Mulloy-Bill 10 remove A
bar In Tiber creek; referred. Joint resolution
requesting the Mayor to have enclosed the