Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-13
LOCAL NEWS.

night, while the act, amendatOry OF the Revenue
bill, was under consideration. in the Common
| Council,
Mr. Clifford asked for further time for con-
sideration, He desired to vote understanding
ly, and acknowledged that when the original
bill was passed, he had not voted with proper
understanding Of some Of the subjects, On ac-
count Of hasty consideration. He feared that
great injury would be sustained by the passage
| of the original bill-and while he would try and
| stand it, he was aware that he would be made
to, willing or not. The bill, he thought, should
have been printed and laid on the desk of each
MEMBERS that It's provisions might have been
well considered The financial and business
condition Of the city was sad, and he feared
that but few Of our business men are making both
ends meet. He referred to some remarks made
BY MIR. Ashby, at the last meeting, and said that
while he Was not a native born Alexand.ian,
he was firginiln, born on the soil, where lie
the homes OF his mother, father and sisters
his interests were identical with those Of Alex
andria, and he desired to d. every thing in his
power to advance her prosperity. lie favored
everybody coming here that chooses, AMI that
We shouldtry and induce persons to come among
US from Whateve: QGarter-otherWl>c We would
be in deplorable condition.
Mr. Lambert couli not understand why the
gentleman from the third ward should he 50
violent in bis opposition to the Revenue bill.
The gentleman did not play billiards, did not
know what bagatelle table was, and did not
visit theatrical exhibitions He did not know
about his drinking beer, but upon that article,
for his accommodation, the tax had been mate
rally reduced. He IL } saw nothing oppres-
sive in the bill and would be perfectly willing
to pay tax of $500, if he could do a business
Of SIS, 900 this year, and desired to know if the
gentleman would not be willing to do the same.
Mr.. Clifford did not know that the bill had
been framed for his especial benefit. When he
had spoken, it was not individually but as a
whole, and he repeated his misgiyings as to the
effect of the bill. While he had great conf
dence in the members of the Finance Commit
tee, he knew that all great men had weaknesses,
and that they frequently fell into most eyre
gious errors He was very cautious when he
gave up his honest convictions to the opinions
Of other men. Mr. &. warming with the sub
Iceland the Council Chamber was very hot
said he would yield his opinions to no man.-
He had beea accused OF acting with clique,
but he would hurl back the imputation with
scorn. He had not sought the position he now
held, and he did not know that he would trouble
the Council much longer with his presence. but
while he was here he intended to do bis duty.
He did not desire the aid Of any, and those who
had accused him of acting with a clique might
90 their way, be should pursue his course re-
CARELESS Of them Applause from the audience.
The Chair said, that if the applause was re
peatcd he would lie compelled To have The
room cleared Of spectators
Mr. Ashby-The mountain has laborcd and
brought forth a mice Some people are very
''curisome" In his remarks about native cit
liens, made at the last meeting, be had not i'll
tended to reflect upon any, and did Dot mean
only persons torn in the place lie would re-
tract his remark, and would state that he meant
by citizens, those identified with The interest Of
Alexandria Certain gentlemen were very anx-
iOus about their constituency and the welfare Of
the city, but after voting in the minority, they
90 about counseing non conformity with the
law, and advising people not to pay their taxes
What will be thought of Il representative who
is unwilling to succumb to a law enacted by
body of which he is member, and only te
cause il did not suit his views. He thought
their course would place them in curious pre-
licament. He GA. was in possession of facts
concerning this matter, that if divulged, would
make certain members uneasy in their seats
He had resolution which he intended TO offer
that would bring these gentlemen to the mark.
Mr. Clifford, Excited. | defy you to bring
forward anything that will cast the slightest
imputation upon me- You arc the last man in
this Council who should talk Of making
charges. LSensation.
Mr.. Ashby. [Agitated.] did not mean any
personal reflection on the gentleman.
Mr.. Clifford Highly excited. You did
dare you TO stand up here d-lapplausc from
the audience, aud confusion,
The Chair requested the officers present to
arrest, and bring before the Council, any one
that interrupted the proceedings again QueL
was then restored, and the consideration ofthe
bill proceeded with.
ACCIDENT. Y esterday, between twelve and
one o'clock, as MessrS. Samuel 0. Baggctt
and Robert Eaelen were riding in light, one
horse spring wagon, in the neighborhood Of
Camp Distribution, about three miles North
west Of the city, the horse became frightened
and ran way Mr. Baggett, in attempting to