Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-28

ident.
Mr.. Mckenzie stated that owing to the re-
mova Of Mr.. Jameson, aud the continued alb
sence of Mr. Tacey, the finance committee had
fallen to Messrs. Arnold and himself.
On motion Of Mr. Cowing the President was
authorized to appoint two new members, and
Messrs. Dyson and Garwood were appointed.
A communication from the Mayor stating
that since March lst, 1865, he had received
For Licenses, $ll,O5O
. Fires, 635.
Total s11,6s5.
Laid on the table.
The report of the Committee on Light was
then submitted by Mr.. Baker and read, which
NAV be summed up as follows: The whole
number of meters supplied 800; amount paid
into City Treasury last year $40, $4,000; Coal
on hand about ], 1000 bushels, together with Gly-
cerine, Retorts, Meters, &c., in great variety.
The Committee on the Fire Department re-
ported that they had purchased the Steam Fire
Engine and paid for it and ], 400 feet of hose;
that the Engine had been transferred to the
Hydraulion Fire Company; that the services
of the present Chief Engineer had been retain
ed at $40 per month, the ostler and fremen at
$40 per month The report was received and
adopted.
Mr.. Arnold stated that it was proposed to
occupy the stable next the Hydraulion Engine
House for the horses
A communication from the Mayor vetoing
the bill in relation to allowing certain streets to
be occupied by railroad companies, passed at
the last meeting. The Mayor thinks the bill
unconstitutional, detrimental to the public IN
terests, and beyond the control OF Council
He believes that such bills should be first voted
upon by the qualified voters of the city.
Mr.. Daw thought that the companies ought
to pave the streets to the curb.
Mr.. Cowing did not think amendments should
now be tackled on the bill.
Mr.. Arnold did not see what Constitution
the bill violated He did not see how the
question could be submitted to the voters. 1t
was not granting privilege, but regulating
the transit. He thought the people wanted to
show liberal spirit.
Mr.. DaW did not want to endanger the BILL
for be was in favor of it. He would withdraw
his motion.
The bill was passed yer the veto by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Mckenzie, Baker, Dyson,
Moran, Moore, Daw, Cowing, Garwood, Evans,
Arnold, Portner-ll.
Nay-Mr. Neale-l.
Bills we're received from Chas. Morressey
and ]. Burnett for 1855 days work, amounting
to $4l. so each. =,
Mr.. Daw explained that these men had been
employed at sl75 per day; and had SO tar been
paid but Sl.50. -, =,
Mr.. Arnold though: that the parties should
be paid. but favored part payment 70 aScer-
tain Why Mr.. Cotton had not paid them,
Mr.. Neale thought the money was Justly due
the poor fellows, and should be paid now.
The Auditor was ordered to issue his warrant
for the payment Of these claims.
The Auditor was also ordered to issue (! bis
warrant in favor OF J. A. Stoutenburg Tor S!0
Auctioneers fee: and tor $23. 81 tor groceries
furnished the door house in 1861.
The Auditor was also ordered to issue his
warrant in favor Of Messrs Higgins u Power
for SIS. rs, cost of introducing water into the
Hydraulno Engine House Tor the use OF tie
Steam Fire Engine.
Mr.. ?. Hooff, in person, applied for sen1ls-
sion Of tax upon certain Real Estate ana q
motion Of Mr.. Neale that the application be
laid on the table having been rejected, the ap-
plication was refused.
Mr. Portner introduceda resolution granting
j. G. Lee permission TO erect frame guiding