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

Mr.. E,vans moved to recommit the matte
to the COMMITTEES, wi'n instrnctions inc TO repor'
laws in some paper not political in its tenor.
on which q motion was taken IS follows
Yeas-Mesers Elvans, Grinder, Larmau,
Given, Lloyd, Moore, Noy ss. Taibsrt, Tait,
Turton, and President (Barr)-S. The bill
then failed to pass its third reading without a
Mr.. Given. from the Finance Committee, re
ported the annual tax bill as passed BY the
lower hoard with certain amendments. The
first amendment was 70 strike out the l1th sec.
the Collector, that matter being already pro-
vided for BY law. Also, - strike out the 18th
and 18th sections, and insert:
THAT the Collector OF Taxes be, and is
amount of all collections and deposits OF per-
scnal taxes due andin arrears, which shall be
collected by deputies outside his once, and a
posifs Of personal taxes becoming due prior to
the first OF January next, which shall in like
manner be collected through the agency Of
deputies outside of the Collectors office, and
the Collector OF taxes 10 hereby authorized to
appoint npon his own responsibility, and at
his own expense, such deputy collectors as he
may deem necessary to collect and secure the
collection of the personal taxes aforesaid
MIR. Given urged the immediate considera.
tion Of the bill, as the creditors OF the Corpor-
atien are clamorous, and there are no funds
10 pay t0em uDtll the OIL Is passed.
Mr.. McCathran had seen no copy of the bill, /,
and spoke OF the pen uriousness in furnish hing
printed matters for the information of the
Board. He would not vote until he could see
ant matter, he wanted to be able TO give his
constituents Information Of what has been
dcne. and he could not do IL unless he could
see what hi was voting on.
Mr.. Evans was in favor of retaining the
llth section and inserting 4 per cent on the
collections as the compensation Of the Coliec-
tor as compromise between the Coun Gil per
cent. in the bill passed then, and the old rate
OF per cent.
Mr. Given thought the present rate, per
cent, would pay the Collector four to five
thousand per anum.
Mr.. Elvans read Il statement to show that
the gross proceeds would be $3.50 estimating
collections al eco, take ont the salaries OF
four clerks absolutely required and incidental
expenses, altogether amounting to $500. and
the Collector has left only Sl.350; less than a
clerks salary. II per cent Is too much, cut
1T down and make it 1K per cent, and do not
place temptation in the way Of an officer by
underpaying him.
Mr.. Given thought the information Of the
gentleman was erroneous. The committee h I'D
examined the matter thoroughly, and he was
prepared 10 assert that in all probability the
Collector would receive at least SIS 900 per an.
mum for his services. He asked II the Collec-
tor did not know what he would receive be-
tore he was elected.
Mr.. Richards said he did not pre yions To his
nomination.
Mr.. Moore though the best test that the Of
fee was not worthless one was the fact that
the late Collector was q candidate for re -elec-
tion, and read an estimate to show that the
compensation OF the Collector for the ensuing
year will be from Si,5OO 10 $3.50 The gentle
man mr.. Elvans) estimates in the expenses
the salaries of four clerks-two more than are
allowed by law. Add the salaries of two su-
perf1uous clerks at 81 500 TO the s. $50 which
ne estimates. and The Collector will receive
"a 35U; certainly enough. Then the taxes in
arrears Will increase his compensation very
largely. The salary of the Collector at per
cent would be $4,000, and he wou Id prove
TINS 10 TO the satisfac ction OF any gentleman.
Mr.. Noyes was satisfied that more clerical
force was needed In the Collectors Office The
need had been felt for years; 1t was well
known In every department of the Collec-
tors ONCE the work had fallen behind or been
inadeq uately executed on this account The
pay OF the Collector should be made adequ quate
TO cover the outlay for additional clerk hire,
and he should then be required TO EN- ploy a
sufficient clerical force 10 keep the work up to
this mark.
Mr.. EIvans offered as an amendment to the
TX per cent with a proviso that the compen-
safion OF the Collector, after payment OF ex-
penses, shall not exceed $4,000.
Mr. Given said the amendment was out of
place. The act Of February 20, 1867, fixing the
comms sion OF the Collector at per cent, must
be amended If gentlemen wish to increase the
compensation. All such provisions are out of
place in this BILL hence the recommendation of
the committee to strike out the 1lth section OF
this bill, fixing the compensation. Mr. Given
said there had been a proposition made
city, to relieve him OF all trouble and ex-
pense, and pay him salary Of $4,000
On the question Of striking out the l1th Sec
ton the vote stood: Yeas-Messrs. Given,
Talbert, TAFT, ana Turton-0 Nays-Messrs
Evans, Noyes, Richards, and the President
tBarr)-4. So The llth section was stricken
out. . 80
The question being taken ON the motion to
strike out the 18th and 18th sections, and insert
the amendment reported by the committee as
above. the motion was agreed TO, and the bill
was then read by sections and passed.
Mr. Given introduced a bill TO equal1Ze the
compensation OF the messengers OF the Boards
OF Aldermen and Common Council referred
Mr.. Elvans introduced a bill amending the
act to regulate and graduate the licenses OF
non residents and traders in this city referred
70 Police Committee.
Mr. TAFT from the Police Committee, report
ed bill granting Or. Jos. T. Howard permis-
sion 10 complete the frame shed now being
erected on his premises. Mr. Noyes said a re-
spectacle gentleman residing in that neighbor-
hood had informed him that the brick building
OF Dr.. Howard was commenced before the
construction OF the frame building was begun,
contrary TO law. Mr. TAFT said II was stated
In the petition that the frame structure was
commenced first. Mr.. Eivans said that was not
The case; the Commissioner OF improvements
for the Ward had objected to the violation OF
law, ana ne could not vote for the bill hr.
TAFT said that he had relied upon the statement
OF a respectable gentleman in his petition. The
bill was recommitted to the committee.
Mr. Moore. from the Committee on Improve
mente, reported back the Mayors communica.
tion returning the bill for sewer from the alley
IN square 5l4, with resolution directing the
Secretary Of The Board to file the bill as law;
adopted. Also reported favorably on the
nomination OF J ames J. Campbell as Commits.
sioner OF improvements of the Fourth Ward
Mr.. Elvane, who dissented from the majori-
~ OF the committee, desired TO be heard on the
Recommendation, and moved tnat the matter
be postponed one week 6. =
Mr.. Moore thought the fight might as well
be made now. The complaints came from
gentlemen who had tailed to get work.
M. Elvans said he paid no attention to
Auereions complaints from interested parties.
Bu' the charges against Mr- CamphelI were
plainly that he was disloyal, And that he had
favors granted to them IN his capacity of COM
missioner, and this was sworn to by party
who alleged ne had paid him S25. Mr. e.
tnen referred to the CONTAMINATION read to the
Board from an oficer of the Government that
Mr: Oampbell WAS drafsed and left the city.
Of the Fourth Ward Draft Club, stating that
Campbell had been drafted, got the money OF
the club, f&3OO) and went TO Canada. He left
the city as b deserter, and was brought back
BY detecti YES, and the breaking down of the
rebellion only saved him from punishment.
II the Board confirms MIN u wiil,be placing
Mr.. Moore said Mr.. Campbell went OF 10 get
Substitute and was imprudent In getting on
spree in New York, when he was arresfed.
As TO the other charge he wanted to hear the
AFFIDAVIT read. 500 eiase e
Mr.. Eivans read the sworn affidavit OF Arch.
ibalo l.. Hutton that money had bsen paid to
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