The national Republican., 1867-12-10
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Mr. Dulin thought Il very strange that Mr.. B. /,
vhen on the recent visit BY the representatives
Of the Council, drew up . resolution himself that
he would do all in his power toward inducing
the corporation Of Washington to subscribe to
this ock. and now so strenuously oppose II.
Nc. o. S. Baker replied that II the resolution
which he drew up on the boat was referred to, he
would say that that resolution simply pledged
the individual support Of the members, and he
was particular to word the resolution so that II
| would not commit the corporation. He was
perfectly willing to urge the moneyed men to
purchase the stock, and lose 1t II 1t was to be
lost, but he was opposed to saddling 1t on the
tax payers.
Mr. Ball thought It very strange that the gen.
tleman would recommend these parties to pur-
chase and then be swindled. tLaughter Mr.
b argued that II was to the benefit Of the city
that this road should be built, as by that medium
we could receive the immense amount Of pro-
duce from the valley. The community would
be benefited, and the city should purchase the
stock. He thought 1t would be rather hard
case to cheat the men who purchased the stock,
while the community received the benefit.
Mr.. Arrison stated that It was rather late to
start an argument against this road When the
consent Of Congress was obtained, II would then
be time enough to pass the bill to pledge the
city to tho purchase Of stock. He believed that
the increased prosperity and business Of the
|
subscribed.
Mr.. Pfau spoke Of the advantages of railroads
| to q city, remarking that there was net q capi-
tai of a State east Of the Mississippi which did
| not have from four to twelve railroads running
from 1t. He referred particularly to Indianapo.
lis and Columbus. The city Of Chicago had
| made the State Of Illi- ois by Its Illinois Cen
tral railroad This city was sadly deficient In
railroads, having mono running West or South,
| and only q very inadequate one North. The
city might sink one.third Of the entire amount
in order to get q direct Communication with
Virginia. He urged an amendment, however,
preventing moro than $50, 900 being subscribed.
Mr. L. B s. Miller said that before be would
vote In favor Of any proposition, 1t should be
submitted to the people Of tho city for their
sanction.
Mr. Pfau moved to insert after tho word sub.
scribed, the words mot to exceed $50. 900"
Mr.. Arrisou, in.reply to Mr.. Miller, said that
a special election would cost more than the in.
terest on the stock for two years
Mr.. L. D S. Miller presumed that there would
be another general election.
Nj. Dalton. Doubtful.
Mr.. Crocker thought 1t better to pass the res.
olution without sncumboring 1t with amend
ments, and let Congress consider Il and give
the city the power It needed, He referred to
the immense increase Of business in sister cities
while Washington remained In it's own shell.
No city in the Union had so little railroad facil.
tiles as the city Of Washington, and merely be.
cause Of its inactiou In securing the benefits Of
railroad improvements. By comparing the
markets with other cities 1t would be found that
this city paid higher price for everything than
elsewhere.
Mr.. o. S. Baker tuterrup.ing) said that
sl7O, 600 had been spent in canals which had
not paid back to the city one cent.
| Mr.. Crocker replied that the gentleman wai
| rafarripg n unathinv to ialnvian The Ia v
Of canals was passed. Every article consumed
hero, which was not brought in wagons from th
country, was brought by one railroad. aud thi
city was continually paying tribute to Bsiti
more He was In favor Of this small invest
ment. in consideration Of the immense advan
tages which would soerue to the city.
Mr.. Connollyregarded this as an inportAn
matter. He did not see the objections urged
because after the power was given by Congress
and the question was fairly before they woul,
be at liberty TO act as their judgment nigh
dictate. He alluded to the fact that 1t wa
only the faith Of the people Of Baltimore tha
brought to them the great benefits Of the Balti
more and Ohio railroad. 1t had made Balt
more a grand city, and q commercial emporium
Of the 6rst magnitude. He urged that the pres
cot Councils exercise the same faith in the ex
pendituIe proposed 10 be made, and they uoul
reap the benefits.
Mr.; Phu modified bis amendment so as t
read 800, 900.
: The amendment was rejected by the follOwin
vote:
Yeas-Mossrs. N. B. Clarke, Dalton, @. W
Miller, L. B. S. Miller, Pau, and Ruthei
ford-6
Nsys-Msssrs. Arrison. o. S. Baker, S. L
Baker, Ball, BeAll, A. p. Clarke. Connolly
Crocker, knight, Nalley. Parker Slowsn, an
Z the President-l3.
Tho question was then taken on the amend
r NJ. 7 A
Provided, That before the City Councils sha
, subscribe for the above. mentioned stock, 4 vo,
of the people Of the city Of Washington sha
frst be had In favor Of such measure"
Mr.. Ball deemed 1t unnecessary to put Il
question to a vote Of the people lie thougl
, that no member would vote against the wish
, Of bis especially those who d.
sired to be re elected.
Mr.. Dalton would vote against the amen
ment for the reason that It should be submitto
IL at all, to the ax-payers Of the city.
, The amendment Of Mr.. Miller was rejected
, yeas 4, nays is
, Tho resolution was then adopted yeas !
nays 8 as follows:
! Yeas--Messrs. Arrison, S. S. Baker, Ba
Beall, A. P. Clark, Connolly, CTocker, Dslto
4 Knight, Parker, Pau, slowen, and the Pre-
dent.
!. Nays-Messrs, o. S. Biker, N D Clark,
W. Miller, L. S. Miller, Nailcy, and Ruthe
n ford.
!. BILLS, ETC, INTRODUCED
Mr.. SlOwen presented the petition Of DR.. p.
HouritE, asking the grading and paving Of Il
IA streets bordering on square 94S. Referred
Also, bill to repair the First ward stati
' house. Referred.
Also, the petition Of John J. Calvert, as Xxi
!. the return Of certain licence money. Referrt
/. Mr.. L. B. S. Miller presented the petition
:, P. Macnamara, for compensation for removing
!. nuisance in 1868. Referred.
Mr.. Dulin presented the petition Of Char
n Dyson for 4 compensation for filling up a
:. grading alley In square $40 Referred
Mr.. N. D. Clark submitted the followir
n which was agreed to:
i Rs,Olved, That the Register Of Deeds be, Al
q he is hereby, requested to report to this Boa
o a statement in detail Of the amount Of reven
. Of his office, derived from fees for recordi
q deeds, for examining titles. and all other sourc
a for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1867
On motion Of Mr.. Arrison, the bill (B. A J
creasing the salary of the messenger Of t
!: Board Of Aldermen to $500 per annum, "
} taken up and passed.
!. On motion Of Mr.. Connolly, the bill to chan
l., the assessment Of the cost Of repairing the all
}. in square 1858, was taken up and passed.
+. Mr.. l.. B Miller moved to reconsider t
I. vote by which the bill granting permission
i. @. T. Brown to erect an iron railing was pass,
i. which was agreed to.
N Mr. Beal submitted u substitute allOwi