Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-15

fxsrd Wsrd-On motion OF NJ I<vi,
,n1,onI ~ E' R-ox m fsrsuson. l. W. Worth
Mankln. Thos. Dopoeo, Thomas Rscs'
Feun Rsyd--o On motion OF Mr.. n. I.lovd =
h,,s idSa.1p prei,nsiFJSaa Mao B ysselsr; Wn- II
Cherries Walter, Th0s- Gallagher, James I.
RIA Ward-on motion Of Mr.. oa,,es -
Frat Precinct-John Mills, s. c. Wales, Thos.
Thornley,. Second Precinct-N. M Slater, j.
II. Richards, Thomas II. Hutehinson.
srIn Fard-0n motion Of Mr.. Talbert =
fIrst tPrecnci-George Hunt, James y: Peahe.
Joseph s Tucker. Second Precinct-John A.
Spicer. r. Thos. Talbert, Josiah Eenable.
Strtnh Wdrd.-On motion OF Mr.. Noyes
lahan, Joe l.. Pearson. second Preeinct-
=. Z. Anderson. B. L. Lloyd, ana Henry Hep
The joint meeting then dissoived, and Mr.
order.
Mr.. Turton introdl lced a bill 10 set the curb
stones and paw the footways on the south side
OF z street north, from isth to 18th streets west.
COMMON CouScIL.-President Moore in the
chair and all the members present
c osIng letter from the sealer Of weights and
measures, stating that the corporation scales
near the Northern and Center Markets are ont
OF orcer, and recommending that new scales
BE- Iubstiiuted.
Also, message IN answer to a resolution re-
qntsilng 10 be informed why telegraph COM
fahicS loCdttQ luclI pores wlt0OQt regard
to injury done 10 payements. and also as 10
what remedy can be applied. The Mayor saws
that ne hnds that a joint resolution hurried
through the 37th Congress permits any tele-
graph company duly organized TO uee any OF
the highways, roads, streets or grounds In the
District IN the extension and operation Of their
Secretary Of the Inter,or an the Eoms
OF Public Buildings be FIRST obtained BY THIS
resolution the companies have the right 70 use
the streets, but they have not the power or
right TO tear mp the sidewalks, &c, as they
may see proper. and he Requests tneir atten-
A2ste AhYs,s AhYs sR6elset: referred,
the following acts TO pave footways on the
north side of street south, between 4th and
9th streets east In relation 10 The scavengers of
the 9TH Ward; IN relation 20 slaughter houses;
for sewer in street north, from ID to Sd
streets west To- connect with the proposed sew
in I'd; for footwzy on north side OF M street
between lith and 18th streets: TO enlarge sewer
al Maryland avenue and I'D street west
Also, a communication from the Register IN
answer TO resolution calling for information
in regard TO insurance agents. The Register
gives lists OF agents representing 81 companies
paying SlOO per year each, and - companies
paying $50 per year each: referred.
Also, communication from the Secretary Of
the Board OF Health in answer 10 a commnnI-
cation of the Board requesting information as
10 the most feasible plan for abating the nui-
sance at the intersection OF Indiana avenue
and I'd street west, suggesting several modes
ferred.
The following were introdu duced and referred:
by Mr.. Simms-Peution Of Timothy Malih-n
tor the remission Of a fine. BY Mr.. Moore
Petition IN relation TO the assessment Of the cost
OF sewer in reservation 10. BY Mr.. Edmon-
ston-Petition for sewer in alley in square
sis. Bill amending the act in relation 70 the
collection Of slops Bill 10 take up and relay
gutter on ith street west, between G and
street north. BY Mr.. Anderson-Bill for the
relief Of John Holoran. By Mr. Fergpson-
Petition OF sundIy agents OF Insuran ce Com
panies. BY Mr. Hamilton-Bnl to grade and
pave alley in square 797. BY Mr.. White-Bin
ssss
1Uth street east, between Eand q streets south
BY Mr.. Walker-Bill to pave alleys in square
SO, Seventh Ward. By Mr.. Dudley-For foot
way on south side Of II street south, between
* and 7th streets west. BY MT Moore
Petition TO open and grade q street. from lat
street east 10 Ncrth Capitol. ........ -
Mr.. Edmonston called up the joint reeolu-
ton from the Aldermen, gi Wing permission TO
the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home As
socation 10 erect building for their fair at the
intersection OF Pennsylvania avenue, e street,
Louisiana avenue and 1th street; which was
adopted. ..... .-
Mr. Wright introduced bill TO set curb and
pave footways In the entire city; authorizing
the Mayor 10 have all such improvements
made as he shall from time 10 time deem ne
cessary, and asked that il be referred.
Mr.. Rheem urged its immediate considera-
ton. and expressed his approval OF the bin.
| Mr.. Wright replied that he would not ieopar-
disc the ball by asking its immediate consider
| alton.
Mr Mead said he was utterly opposed 70
| bills OF this description, and could not vote for
| any bill unless a majority Of the property
| holders wished for such Improvement
MIR. Whine asserted That IN his. section after
hills were passed, Improvements were not
MADE until year afterwards.
The ioiioSEainsF win aTTaf inrrou ano pa...u
| By Mr. Anderson-Bin for the relief OF J. &.
on Tie westside Of 4th street east and ID street
north. ........... ..r.1 .....
The following vere reporied from commit
| tees: BY Mr., Rbt ero, fimpro
Il The m nj a. aIlev m rra
and asked 10 be discharged: so Ordered. Bill
10 giace and gravel % street north, from New
Jersey avenue TO Vermont ayenue. passed,
| Meksrs A. Lloyd and Quick, from the Al.
dermen, announced that they were ready 20
go into joint meeting 70 select commissioners
| ofelection. and the Board took a recess.
On the return OF the board the business was
| resumed, (Mr. Peugh in the chair.) and re-
ports from the committee on improvements
| were made as follows TO wall Tibex
Creek, from Pennsylvaniato 10 Indiana avenues:
/ passed. Bill 20 grade and pave alley In 30 uare
| 3e5: passed. Bill 10 repair wooden bridee on
L 18th street west, between and ID north;
passed. Bill for footway on north side of q
| street south, between 9th and 10Th east passed
| Bill TO grade and pave alley in square ls7.
1 passed. DO. alley In square 20; passed. Bill
for fo0twsy on the west side Of 9th street west.
/ between Rhode leland avenue and + street
i north; passed. By Mr.. Stewart, (clnims,-Pe-
tition OF W. L. Hntchinson. asking for indem-
L nihcation, and asked that the surveyor be re-
| quested TO make a report in the case; 90 or
dered, Bill fer the relief o, William Buekley;
/ committee discharged. Bill 10 remit q fne ird /.
posed on Geo. Tsibert; passed. BY Mr.. I'd.
| monston, (asylum l-Report OF the Iutenaant
OF the Asylum, and asked that the summary
Il be printed; go ordered.
| Mr.: Moore called mp the bill TO separate the
IRE alarm from the police telegraph, reported
| several weeks since; which was passed
MT. w hite, from the special committee on
the subject, reported bill % enable the Mayor
| TO pay the judgments Obtained py the Levy
Court against certain scavengers; passed
The following were receIved from the Alder.
men men-Appropriatng &S,uO0 for the Improve
ment OF the Long Brdge; lost-yeas q nays
\ Ga two-thircs vote being REQ uired,1 and
subsequently referred. The passage Of the bill
was warmly urged by Mr. Wright, Mr. Peueh,
Mr. Hazel. and others. To lay a nag a footway
across 1Uth street west; TO grade and gravel TN
street east. from Pennsylvania avenue 70 East
Capitol street; passed. Council bill for sewer
IN square A. with amendment; which was
concurred in. Substitute for bill 10 xrade and
raFel 6ih street east; substitute adopted and
bill passed. Bill for a footway across Iorh