Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-06

The exercises closed with music by the
band -
MEETING; OF THE CoUNcu.-At a called meet
ing of the Council, yesterday evening, the fol-
lowing members were present: Messrs. GRAFT
tan fPresidentl Scott, Griffin, Eppes, Smith,
Crutehdeld, GlazebrooS, Millspaugh, Cloptou,
Lee, Lancaster.
Mr.. Scott moved that Mr.. Chalkey be ap-
pointed to conduct the vote M Madison Ward
instead ofMr Dudley. II was 50 ordered.
On motion Of Mr.. MllSpaugh, the name Of
Cantain Poe WAS substituted Is conductor IN
the place of K. T. Seal, ia Jefferson Ward.
The President stated that the meeting was
called at the instance ot the Committee on Gas
Works and was ready "a receive any cOmmu-
nicatiOn from said committee.
Mr.. Clopton, chairman OF the committee,
,b,,n presented report adverse To the
,,atn ions OF the projectors OF the Ballard
Houst, Exchange Hotel and others, for
n redu, ton of the price Of gas to them,
an accom- nj Of the amount consumed. Mr..
Clopton ais stated that he had written TO Mr..
Ambrose WI tie, Superintendent Of the Metro
,,oIitan Gas Works, in New York, asking him
~ come ON and use his skill in eudeavOriug to
ascertain the difficulty in manufacturing gas.
An ordinance to aBend and re-enact the Z6th
section OF the ordinance concerning the Gas
Works.
BE Il ordained Jg tee tOaaea Of The city or
Richmond, That the S6th section OF the ordi-
nance concerning the Gas WORKS be AMENDED
and re-enacted 50 aS TO read as tO.''WS:
SEC. &c. With the exception Of what IS
used in the street lamps or in q building, or
upon lands belonging to the city, gas shall new
or be furnished without charge therefor. IL
may be furnished at the rate Of 50 per lSOU
feet to any such association or benevolent III
st;t,ltion as the council may, by resolution, de-
clare entitled 20 receive IL at that rate, 90 con-
Sideratlpn of the public benefits conferred by
Such asSO, iatiOn or institution but the supply
10 every other person shall be upon the eondi-
tion of his paw ing therefor at the rate OF 81 IoI
every thousand feet 10 be aScertamed Is pre-
Srribed bv the preceding section. The Com
mittee or Superintendent, in any case where
in be or they deem such precaution prop
er 10 secure TIE city against loss
may require the deposit OF a sum IN advance
or other security, to insure payment oil Wh9I
N'ill become due for gas. Payment OF gas ShaI
ia made quarterly, except those who, b. At
Superintendent, may be required topaz months
or .sitener. Gas bills due ON and after the Isl
day al April next, shall be made out at i2uT
doilarS per one thousand feet.
On motion of Mr.. Clopton, the lst of March
was substituted for the lst Of April, for the re
ductiOu OF gas.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, the price Of gas was
reduced to three dollars per thousand to all
benevolent Institutions.
The ordinance as amended was passed.
4 communication WAS received from Lieu
tenant n. $. Merrill, aud read by the President
ON the subject OF destitute freedmen, which, on
motion OF Mr.. Scott, was sSterred TO the Com
mittee on Aims House.
Mr.. EpPeS presented petition concerning
gaS-burn erS, which, at his request, was referred
TO the COinmittee ON Lights.
\ COMMUNICATION was presented from the
City Gauger, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Finance.
A petition was presented by Mr.. Lee, asking
for the use of the Old Market Hall, for a bal
for the benefit Of widow with several children
On his motion, the use Of IL was granted.
4 communication from certain parties, con-
corning liquor destroyed at the evacuation, wa,
presented and, on motion, referred To the Com
:, uttee on Finance.
Several other petitions were presented and
ann, 'opriately referred.
NJ Scott offered the following, which wa
1uI R,yoy, ed, That the Committee on Publ,
Grounds ND Buildings DC instructed to en-
Cnire into lie eNpediency Of disposing OF th'
IT, owned ~ the city, situated on Chanty
Rater II p, tes and St. Paul streets.
M smith O tered the following resolution
which was also a, 1oPted
PeSoI.Sd That 5000 be appropriated fol
defraying the expenses Ct repairing the AIM
House.
A Sro1r IN HorsE BOUGHr FROM TIE GOVERN
uyxr.-Tbe case of Mr. Walker, charged Will
having in his possession horse which wa
stolen from Mr. Ellett. Of Hanover, was 6eiOr,
the Mayor yesterday, when ms counsel Col
Angusf. introduced the following paper Eon
General Terry
- Hon. D. j. Saunders, Mayer OF me C"y =
Richmond: Sir-It is reported that horSe'PuI
chased By Mr.. j. Blair from the UoNerht.lc .I
at a regular Quartermaster'S sale IN thiS e'ty
INecember L, 1865, has been taken from th'
sal, purchaser by the city police, on elalm 0
oDe Ellett. as stolen from him in jane, $500
~ =, at the ease is to come before you. INT
Sso,,erD mept protects the purchaser in his title
Snd M. " General Terry directs that the qHes
+;on of an. eged purchase from the Quartermas-
tsr ss above. being heard, unless that is decided
nav no otber Question in this case be heard
"Very respectfully,
WYour o. edient servant,
g CH,h'LEs II. GRAVES,
q Brew ct Colonel and A. d, =
The MayOr-Does Gen eral Terry mean =
say that when mars hOrs,' IS stolen ana ne
finds it in the possession OF another ne can
recover iti
Col. Augustine. He means 10 say that the
Government will protect the ianOcent pur-
chaser Of stolen property sold by the siovern-