Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-19
COMMON COUNCIL

At a called meeting Of the Common Coun-
Gil of Alexandria, held June IS, 1866 there were
Burke, Markell, Ashby, Brown. Clifford, John
son, Wilmer, Boothc, Summers: Martin, Housh
and Wilmington.
In the absence Of the Clerk, IT, B. Whiting
ton was appointed Clerk pro tenn.
On motion Of Mr. Ashby, y Committcc Of
Conference in regard to the d!sagrecIng votes
fixing a tax on dealers in ale and beer, was
adopted and Mcssrs. Ashby and Mar kcll we're
appointed said Committee.
Mr. Burke from the Committee on Claims,
reported in favor Of the payment OF the follow
ing, which report was adopted DE-. Gibson for
Medicines and attendance 1T the Aims House;
Stephen Swain for work done atthe Hydrauion
Engine House; ). I. Cogan Tor gas hXturcs
&c.
Also with dcductions) the bills Of NTc=srs.
Rocker and Cole, for articles furnished and
services at the Aims House.
Mr.. Ashby, rom the Committee Of Confer
encc, to whom was referred the amendment Of
the Revenue bill, reported that they recon-
mend lOJ dollars to be fixed rs the license tax
of all dealers in ale and beer not manufactured
within the State-Adoptcd.
A communication from the Mayor was recciv-
ed from the Board Of Aldermen, and their &C
ton non concurrcd in, and the communication
was referred to Il special committee: consisting
of Messrs Ashby and Wilmer
The following resolution was received from
the Board of Aldermen, and their action con-
Cured in
Resolved. That James Walsh Captain of the
Night Watch, be immediately rcinStatcd to his
position
A report from the Committee on Public Prop
crty, was received from the Board Of Aldermen,
in reference, to the renting Of RI!mney' wharf,
and their action cOncurred in.
4 communication from Mary =, Lindsay was
received from the Board Of Aldermen, and their
action concurred in
A resolution was received from the Board Of
Aldermen to go into an election for Night
Watchmcn-Agree to.
\ letter from Reuben Johnston, with IN &C
campaigning resolution, in reference to renting
the fish wharf, was received from the Board Of
Aldermen and the consideration of the subject
postponed by this board.
A communication from VIM. Bucking s ham
was received from the Board of Aldermen, and
their action non-concurrcd in, and the former
action of this Board adhered to.
Mr.. Hough offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved That the Committee on Streets be
requested to examine the condition OF the foot
pavement on the west side Of Washington, be-
tween Duke and Wolfe streets, from the line Of
Mr. Mahafey's property to that Of L. II. Mil
lcr's and report whether it can and should be re-
paired at the expense Of the property holders.
DR. johnson offered The following resolution,
which WAS adopted:
Resolved That the superintendent or the
Night Watch be instructed to restore Watch.
man Swami to duty, with no punishment save
the loss of pay during hi5 suspension.
The following resolution, offered by Dr. John
son was lost.
Resolved, That the Common Council and
Board of Aldermen will no longer indulge acts
of derelction on the part Of their officers, but
will speedily remove such officers when un,-
fathfulness on their part is well sustained, and
proceed to elect more faithful persons in their
stead.
TheCouncil then adjourned.
Tcste, H. b. WHITTINGTON,
Clerk pro tenn