Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-11


DR.. johnson said be had no object to sub
serve, but he had the proud satisfaction of
knowing that he was acting on the side of mer-
cy and generosity. He cared not whether his
plan succeeded or not - ~
The vote being taken on the passage OF the
act the chair announced that he should vote
no-because in his opinion, it was impossible
to change the salaries Of the present physicians,
and the election Of others would entail an ad-
ditienal expense Of $500 each ; if, however, it
became necessary to have additional physicians,
on account of sickness, he would then vote
cheertully for the increased number. .a
When Mr. Hough's name was called, that
gentleman voted NO, in decided tone, which
caused some merriment. -
The billoply receiving three affirmative votes
was declared lost. ,~ ~
TIE Committee on Streets being called upon
for reports,
Mr. Ashby, Chairman, stated that in refer
ence 10 the petition of Mrs. Martha J. Hooff,
some additional facts had come to his knowl-
edge, which rendered it necessary to postpone
report, and ask for further time.
Mr. Clifford, also, on the Committee on
Streets, objected to granting further time
He thought the facts in the case were as we'll
known now as they would be, and thought that
report should be made, as the rest of the
Committee were ready, and supposed a report
was to be made. s ~
Mr. Asbby wanted to know what we're the
duties of Committees, if not to make full and
fair investigations, and get all the information
in regard to the specific matter before them
He contcnded that no one on the part Of the
petitioner had been consulted, or knew any
thing Of the proceedings of the Committee, or
had been asked anything about it, although
pa,ties desired to come before the Committee;
the gentleman from the Fourth Ward
Mr. Hough-No sir, not from the Fourth.
Mr. Ashby-I beg the gentleman's pardon,
I meant from the Thirds very anxious for a
report, and tenacious of the right of the Com
lnittee, especially of that part of the Commit
tee for the Board of Aldermen.
Mr.. Clifford-Better have them brought in
Mr.. Ashby-The gentleman jumps at. con-
illusions; for himself he, was disposed to do
Justice, and did not care who were the parties.
In the instance of the case before him, he did
not know how, or by whom the damage was
done, all he desired was to have justice done,
and he did not intend that anything else should
be done. u .ff- Is"..I -.
Mr.. Clifford did not doubt the gentleman
desire to do justice, but if be were to follow the
course of the committee 10 their action in re.
gard to this case, it would show most curious
state of iacts. Two reports had. been agreed
| upon and this morning third one had been
made out, and yet here tonight We are with
out a report. He wanted to know why this
was? The Committee had visited the spot,
examined the damages, and we're ready to re-
port.
n Mr.: Ashby-I will reply. .a..s
Mr.. Brent desired to know if it was proper
that the Committee should be discussing their
disagrcemen,s here.
| Mr.. Clifford proceeded to say that it was not
his place to consult everybody; the damage was
no act Of the Corporation. saaJy
Mr.. Ashby called the gentleman to order.
| The Chair decided that Mr.. Clifford was IN
order .a+ar Ig.s5, s.sgv... i: Z
Mr.. Clifford, proceeding, said that the dam
age to Hoof' meadow had been done by the
Government cattle, and was so slight that had it
been his, he never would have asked Council for
conversations 1t was strange that the gentle
man (Mr. Ashby) should say that he had con
suited with no one, when he, himself was a
good witness. They had visited the place and
knew all the facts-had made report, but the
gentleman comes here now, and for no good
reason, withholdsit: ..s Is
Mr.. Wilmington thought shat the commit
tee should not come here to discuss subjects re-
ferred to them. II report has been agreed
upon it should be submitted, if not, then they
should be allowed time.
MIR. Ashby-Mr President
7 The President-The gentlemen has spoken
twice on the subject, and, under the rules, can
not be allowed to speak again, - T.
The question was then. put on granting Ihe
Committee further time, and it was decided in
the affirmative. 4E 1ZL5l@
When the Gomuitteeon Streets was called
On for their report in reference to the " ashlng
ton and Alexandria Railroad depot on st.
Asaphz street, Oh a1. =.
Mr.. Ashby rose aud was proceeding to
state the action taken BY the Committee, when
no was interrupted by the Chair, who said that
twas MT necessary to give the proceedings OF
the Committee .,-r.-
Mr.. Brent suggested that it was proper tol
the Chairman of the Committee to state the
action of the Committee. 80 80. ...sI
| Mr. Ashby then said that as some new light
had been thrown upon the subject since he met