Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

vans, Grinder, Larman, Noyes, Richards, and
The question recurring on the motion to re-
consider, it was adopted by the following vote
1eas-Messrs. Eivans, Grinder, Larman, Me-
Cathran. Noyas, and Richards Mays
Messrs. Given, Lloyd, Moore, TAFT, and rur-
The Board having agreed to reconsider the
vote rejecting the report of the conference
committee, Mr. Moore said that the Aldermen
were now in This fix, that they have before
them the report of the committee OF confer
ence, which could not be amended by any
such proposition as that offered by the gentle.
man, (Mr. Elvans.)
After further discussion, 1t was agreed to
reconmit the matter to the conference CON-
mittee, together with the amendment proposed
by Mr.. Ell vans, which was as follows:
Pr0eided That the entire emoluments of the
collector Of Taxes, for the tscai year ending
June 30, 1867, shall not exceed nine thousand
dollars, which amount shall include all ex.
peDses OF the Off ce; and all receipts Of the Col.
lector, tor and on account of commissions un-
der this act, in excess of tbs said amount Of
nine thousand dollars, shall be deposited by
him in bank to the credit Of the General Fund
Mr.. Noyes moved that when this Board ad-
]ourns 1t be until to morrow evening, at half
past seven O'Clock, the Board Of Common
Council having agreed TO meet at that time.
he made the motion, he said, In order TO expe-
dite the passage Of the tax bill.
Mr. Given opposed the motion.
Mr.. Elvans was surprised to hear the gen.
tlemsn who had talked about "fghring it out
on that line if it took oil Summer opposing
the motion.
Mr.. Given said he would reitsrate that as.
seriion; an to defeat the proposed legislation
would meet and fight it out every night except
Sunday until the close of the session But he
did not think because the other Board had ad-
Journed to 60 to seTenade that We should
meet on Tuesday night to accommodate them.
Mr.. Noyes said the motion had nothing
whatever 10 do with the adjournment Of the
other other BoaId to 60 TO r. ssrenade: was Of:
lower Board would afford an opportunity for
ameeting Of the Conference Committee, and
action could then be had in both Boards on
The same night and some result arrived at
The mo ion 10 adjourn until b.msrrow
night was then lost by the following vote:
Yeas, Messrs Elvans, Grinder. Larman,
Lloyd, and Noyes-5. Nays. Messr. Given,
McUatbran, Rlcharas, TAFT, Fenton and Pres,
ident (Barr)-6.
Mr. McCathran, from the Committee on
Markets. reported bill granting permission to
citizens to erect hirching posts in froXt OF their
premises. Postponed one week.
Mr.. Eivans moved that when the Board ad-
iourn to meet it be until Thurs day evening
next, at half past O'Clock Lost.
Mr. TAFT troduced he following:
Resolred. That those member Of ae Beard
who desire TO ventilate their politica opinions
and discuss topics not connected with corpor-
twice each week for he above purpose Pro.
vided nothing In relation to corporaHon mat.
tiers shall be discussed. Motions were sever.
ally made TO refer the resolution to be Com
miitee on Drainage. the Committee on I'm
provem' nts, and (by Mr.. Noyes) to he Com
Dittee on Gas, but before a vote was hken Mr.
TAFT Withdrew ii.
MI. Richards introduced bill making II
lawful for owners of real estate to EJECT iron
railiDgs IN front OF their dwellings II We feet
from the building line. Referred to he Com
mit'ee on Improvements.
MIR. NJ cCathran introduced q resolution re.
questiDg the Mayor to direct the Commission.
er of the Washington Asylum not b confine
juveniles in that institution with hardened
offenders. Adopted.
Several bills from the lower Board were re-
ferred Council bill rrcviding for continu-
Gus sessions Of the two Boards until certain
business is disposed OF, was laid on the table.
COMMON CouKc1L.-President Dulin in the
Chair. and all the members Present except
Mr.. Crocker. <
A message was received from the Mayor
announcing his approval of joint resolution
permitting Samuel Cross to erect an iron rail-
ing. Also, one inclosing, in answer to a reso-
luton relating to defective footways, the re-
Of the several Wards. The report says that
most all Of the old flag footways are too low,
and need raising; as the streets are paved the
flag footways are either raised or renewed; to
put all the flag footways in order would re-.
0uire an amount OF money OF which we have
no other means Of ascertaining without an es-
tmate from the Surveyor or Superintendent Of
Sewers and Carriageways." The report is
signed by all the Commissioners excepting
those OF the First and Seventh Wards re-
feTred. Also, comm unicatlon of the Regis.
ter, stating that when he came into the office
several new books were needed, and he order.
ed such books aud works as were necessary.
On Friday last he received proof sheet Of
some book. k.work, and the Mayor in formed him
without his approval. He is convinced that
it was for the Mayor to approve or dlsapprove
the bill after the work is completed, before q
check should issue As he understands the
81 MI ct nif
randum OF what 10 needed, and the Mayor
will order the same also, denying the Regis.
ter's ofice any contingent fund. The language
the Mayors, Registers and Collectors Offices,
- dollars" Under this state Of facts, he
suggests that a clause be inserted in the gene
raj appropriation bill, "For contingent ex-
make 1t separate and distinct from the conttn-
gent expenses Of the Mayors Office. 1t must
he conceded by all parties that the new work
last year, and the office req uires more printing
than any other Corporation Office referred.
Mr.. Connolly asked leave to introduce the
Resolped, (the Board OF Aldermen concur.
rinR,) That from and after the passage Of this
resolution meetings OF the Washington Boards
shall be held every Saturday, and the Sabbath
excepted. until the passage by both Boards Of
the tax bill. school appropriation bill, the gen.
eral appropriation bill, q bill for the improve
ment and preservation Of the canal, and bill
" pIeseIFc Tie ueaitu OI the city Dy prONlOluG
for the removal of all noxious and offensive
substances.
Mr. G ". Miller objected.
Mr.. Connolly moved a suspension of the
rules. which was agreed to
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Slowen Introduced the following
Whereas communications addressed to this
represent that Robert f. Magee, the Harbor
Maaier OF Washington, Is VIGOROUSLY guilty
of grossly immoral conduct, and OF retaining
in bis hands moneys belonging to this Corp0.
ration: 4 herefere
Resolred, That a special committee OF three
charges, with Instructions to report to this
Board At the earliest practicable moment
Mr.. Pfau objected to the consideration of the
resolution, say ing that it was not the duty Of
the Board to inquire into the moral character
OF the officers, and the objection went over.
BY Mr.. & Rutherford-Petition for sewer in E
street, between 9Th and 9Th; referred. BY Mr..
New Jersey avenue, between New York
avenue and N street north; referred. Do. east
side OF 30 street west, between 1 and N north;
referred. Bill to pay the teachers OF the pub.
lic schools their salaries, 1T authorizes the
Mayor 10 borrow. on the credit OF the Corpora
lion, sum sufncient TO pay them the salaries
now duel Mr: Moore asked gee I'M snst the bill be-
the police The bin was referred BY vote Of
yeas 12 Nays-Messrs. e.. W. Miller, L. B.
s. Miller, and w. H. Nailey. tHsl
Mr. Nalley said, in giving his vote, that he
saw no reason to vote either one way or the
other; be wanted to see them all pald--schooi
teachers, drerpen. &c; and if the gentlemen
wanted to pay them they should bring bill
people M de. veIe p mot not paid. " '1'' '' 'Ao''
By Mr. MoorerP Petition Of Mr.. Brady and