Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-03

against me mt inp o. the Board Wnich were
continually thrown in their teeth, every one
has freehold, and that in point of equity or
justice their record would compare fayorably
with the ether Board or any previous one.
This Board might also suggest, with the same
propriety, that the members of the Board OF
Aldermen who do not represent a major
itv OF their constituents, resign their seats.
One member OF the Board-Mr. Baker, OF the
Seventh Ward-had been repeatedly referred
70 in the other Board as not being a tax payer,
whe n the error occurs from the negligence of
the Tax Clerk, or some other ofieer of the
Corporation. who instead of transferring three
fourths OF his property; bought five years ago
but lsteIy sold he transferred the whole OF It.
He would also call attention TO another fact
that the last Board Of Aldermen, although The
charter required them TO fill vacancies in he
Board, did not order an election to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death OF Mr. Edmon-
ston, but such vacancy was filled without
Mr.. Naley desired to know to whom he
(Mr. P.j referred when he stated that a gentle
man from the Fourth Ward in the last Coun-
Gil had judgments hanging over biml
Mr.. Pfau declined TO answer.
Mr.. Nalley.-ls ii mel
Mr.. Pfau.-Oh, no, Captainl TLauehter.l
Mr.. Dalton ito Mr.. Nalley. .)-Who was your
Mr.. Nalley.-l don't know. GLaughter.I
Mr.. N. B. CLARK introduced bill amending
the act in relation 10 grading and grayeling
Sd street west from street to New York
avenue, which was passed.
Mr.. O. 5. Baker asked that the general ap-
preparation bill he taken MP.
Mr.. Connolly, Of the Ways and Means Com
mtttee, reported the bill, stating the Commit
tee had not considered 1t as fully as could be
wished for, and that they had objected to some
OF the items. He moved that the bill be con-
sidere by items.
Mr.. o. 5 Baker moved that the Board con-
sioer the bill in COMMITTEE of the Whole, and
argued that by doing SO, the time would be
saved.
Mr.. Connolly suggested that the bill be read
through, and those items to which objection
be made be noted. II was not the custom of
the Boards TO 60 into Committee on the Whole.
and he doubted whether they had such power.
Mr.. o. S. Baker stated that ne made the mo-
tion to save time
The chair decided that the motion to 20 INTO
COMMITTEE of the Whole could not be enter
lained.
Mr.. Pfau expressed desire that the rules
should be enforced as TO members speaking
bnt twice on one subject, and then for five
minutes only.
The bill was then read bv items. and Mr..
Connolly excepted to the appropriation OF $1,000
for the Superintendent and Inspector OF Sew
ers, Carriage-ways, &c.. and $500 for his con.
iingent expenses, as also, the item of $3.50 for
publishing the laws and ad vertisements in the
National Infeiigencer.
Mr.. 0. S. Baker moved to make the Regis.
ter's salary $3.50, stating that it was we'll
known that the last Council had redu ced il to
$4,000, and the last sum was entirely too
small.
Mr.. Nalley explained that out of the q, 500
the Register formerly paid his clerk Ss0e, and
the Council by bill reduced his salary to
$4,000, and fixed the clerks salary at 81, 900.
Mr.. Baker said that he had been nislnform-
ed. and withdrew the amendment.
Mr. Slowen moved TO strike ont the amount
for an Assistant Surveyor, and fix the eamount
for Surveyor at S2io0; which was adopted,
yeas, l6: nays-Meesrs. Ball, Dalton, G. w.
Mr.. Dalton said that he voted no because he
was elected on ticket on which was the MOT
10 economy and reform"
Mr.. Moore voted no for he had no economy
or reform on his ticket.
Mr.. Nalley said that the members seemed to
have forgot that the Surveyor received per-
qnisites. +E8H@
Mr.. Pfau moved a proviso to the item in re-
lation TO the pay of the Corporation Attorney,
that no money shall be paid to the person act-
ing in that capacity unless he be qualified 10
practice in all the courts of the District.
Mr.. Pfau said he believed in sustaining the
courts. and he could not give his consent TO
paying man whose imm oderare temper had
twice got HIM into difficulty with the judges
Mr.. Nalley defended the character of Mr..
Bradley, who stood as high as any man in the
District.
Mr. Dalton deprecated the course of mem
bers making personal attack on such an Off.
Ger as Mr.. Il. had been. t@
The proviso was adopted, yeas, Is, nays,
Messrs. Ball. Dalton, and Nalley.
Mr., Q. S. Baker called attention TO the fact
that 81, SEQ was appropriated for compensation
to the Aldermen and there were but 13 Alder
men and il this sum is divided between an un-
filled Board it would be unfair 10 the lower
Board.
Mr.. Pfau said as he had spoken against the
members OF the other Board interfering with
he lower Board he did not think that we
should interfere with that appropriation
Mr.. Connolly said tnat no such amendment
should be adopted as it might be viewed as re-
taliatory. He had been gratified to notice that
after the Board had been assailed by men,
1t and il nothing was done in retaliation it
would be like pouring oil on the troubled wa
tiers.
Mr.. o. Baker withdrew his amendment
about which he was not serious.
Mr.. Crocker moved TO make the appropria.
ZION to the Secretaries 81 6 N-SsO0 each.
Mr.. Dalton-How are you. economy and re-
form,
Mr.. Crocker said that it was policy to en-
ploy officers and not pay them an adequate
salary. $500 was little enough.
Mr.. Nalley SAID 1t was usual 10 give the Sec
retaIies S25f extra at the end of the session.
Mr Pau moved 70 make the same St500-
$50, which would include the $3.50 referred to.
He propose to make fair bargain: adopted.
Mr.. Connolly moved to strike out the two
items in relation TO the Inspector of Sewers,
and stated that he did so because there was
not suficient law for the establishment Of the
office, and that the bill was passed in direct
opposition 10 the Will Of the people. Against
the gentleman filling that office he had nothing
but he would say that he had been
ties not conferred by the bill in surveying lots.
The motion was adopted. Yeas, 16; Nays, 5.
Mr.. Dulin said in giving his vote that he re.
garded this bill as q fragrant violation Of the
charter.
Mr.. Naliey moved to make the salary of the
Secretary OF the Board of Health $500; which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Crocker moved to strike ont $3.50 for
compensation OF Commissioners of the Asy-
lum, and insert 5000; which was agreed to.
Mr.. Connolly moved to strike out in thei,em
for pu blishlDg the laws and ad advertisements Of
the corporation and for two copies Of the Na-
tfonal InteHisencer, the name Of the paper, and
insert newspaper. He said that If the Board
pass this item they would regret it.
MT. Arrlson suggested that the item be
stricken out.
Mr.. Pfau moved to strike out the item; agreed
TO. Messrs. Ball, CTocker, Connolly, Dalton.
q. w. Miller. L. b s. Miller, Moore, Nailey,
and Tiliey, voting in the negative.
Mr., Crccker moved to make the appropria.
cil S1.C0O, so as to give the Reading Clerk $500
Mr.. Slowen moved to make appropriations
for Ward Phystcians -, loo instead OF $l,400.
Mr.. Crocker urged that the amendment be
not adopted. and said that an effort had been
made to procure the appointment OF Ward
Physicians representing the sentiments OF the
people, but they were rejected.
Mr.. Slowen had not looked at this matter in
political light, but IL was q matter Of Justice.
The amendment was rejected. faf
Mr. N. B. Clark moved an amendment TO the.
item in relation to the w atsr Taper, that no
extra charge shall be made for tapping: which.
was agreed to. saE1 t-.s.I s.- .7h l41s
Mr. &. w. Miller moved to reduce the COM
pensation of the Harbor Master from 81 200 70