Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-30


A
THR ALEXANDRIA LoUDoN AND HAMr-
SHIRE RAILRoAD-MEETING OF THE COMMIT
TEES.-A meeting OF the committees OF the
City Councils Of W ashiugton and Georgetown,
the Board of Trade of Washington, and Corn
Exchange Of Georgetown, was held last even
ing a: the rooms of the Board Of Trade in pur-
suance Of resolution adopted by the Board OF
Trade at the last meeting, that the committees
meet for the purpose OF consultation as 10 the
road connecting this District with the AieXan.
dria. Loudon and Hampshire road
Mr.. Samuel Bacon called the meeting to
order, and on his motion, Alderman >. a. TAFT
was called to the chair.
Col. TAFT said be would much prefer that
some business man an. should occupy the
town delegation be called to the chair. George.
town was perhaps more deeply interested in
the road than Washington. The meeting re.
fused to excuse Alderman TAFT.
Recorder z. M. Matthews of Georgetown
was chosen Secretary.
The list OF committees being called, the fol.
lowing named gentlemen ans wered Samuel
Bacon, Owen Thorn, and James L. Barbour,
Beard OF Trade; James A. TAFT, T. o. Connol.
Iy. A. p. Clarke, Robert Ball and S 5. Baker,
of the Washington City Councils; Sam'l Crop.
ley, Benjamin Darby, Levi DAVIS, and q. M.
Matthew'S Georgetown Councils; William II.
Tenney and George Waters, OF the Corn Ex-
Mr. Connolly suggested that some gentleman
give description OF the country ard some Of
the plans proposed TO make the connection
with the road.
The Secretary read the resolutions adopted
Mr. Bacon said Loudon county was one of
the richest counties in the State of Virginia,
and if the people of this District could open
trade with that county it would be of immense
value. The nearest point where the road could
connect was four miles distant, but as to the
cost Of the road he could give no in formation.
The condition of the Alexandria, Loudon and
hampshire road was very good, and they
would soon liquidate their debt. As to the
Corporation of Washington, it was so situated
that no subscription could De made on behalf
OF the people, and they would have to ask
Congress to be all,wed to subscribe, or the
subscription must be by the citizens Of the
District. As to Georgetown, they were differ
emily situated, and could increase their debt
il they thought proper.
Mr.. VIM. II. Tenney said the Alexandria,
Loudon, and Hampshire road was graded
some 10 or IL miles beyond Leesburg, and he
thought there was better country on the other
side OF Leesburg than On this side. Already q
large amount of freight was brought down to
Alexandra rom Leesburg. He was not aware
that the corporation OF Washington could not
subscribe.
Col TAFT ssid they were prohibited by the
charter.
Mr.. Tenney said Georgetown conld increase
her funded debt, but it would be proper TO fl 1t
refer to the people. The debt could be in
creased, but they would have TO go to Con-
Fress 20 get power to levy an additional tax TO
iquida,e the increased debt. When the sub
scTIp,ion was made to the Metropolitan read
II was on a petition from the people, and the
corporation afterwards obtained authority
from Congress TO levy additional taxes to meet
the same He had no doubt that Congress
would grant the power to both CORPORATIONS to
levy additional taxes for this purpose. He
though; the proper thing was Cor the commit
tee TO confer with the railroad directors. He
suggested that sub committee of one from
each committee here be appointed to confer
with the railroad authorities
MIR. Thorn moved that a Committee of one
from each Com ittee represented be appointed
10 confer with the Railroad Directors. This
Committee was large, and a SUB committee
could attend TO the business and report at fu-
ture meeting.
The motion of Mr.. Thorn was adopted, and
me following named gentlemen appointed =
ington Council. J. c. Dulin: Washington Board
OF Trade, Samuel Bacon; GEORGETOWN Alder
men, q. NJ Matthew'S; Georgetown Council,
BenJ. DARBY Georgetown Corn Exchange,
The Secretary was instructed to inform the
President and Directors OF the road OF the
readiness OF the SUB committee TO meet them
The SUB committee was instructed 10 report
10 the full Committee at future meeting, and
the meeting adjourned to NEE, again at the call
OF the President.
FIRST COOPERATIVE BUILDING FUND As
SoCIATION-A called meeting of the First Co.
operative Building Association was held last
night at Potomac Hall, corner OF Maryland
avenue and 18th street, South Washington: the
President. Mr.. Walker, in the chair.
The first business IN order being the recep-
ton OF subscriptions, number OF persons
came forward ana took stock in the associ.
alton.
MIR Judd, from the committee to whom had
been referred for revision and amendment the
constitution, submitted report, wherein a
number Of amendments were suggested for the
adoption Of the association. The amendments
were read. and in some instances discussed.
after which they were adopted. TAmong the
most prominent changes are the following -
That minors shall have the right to vote; that
the books OF subscription shall be closed be-
tore the adjournment OF the next meeting in -.
stead OF being extended to three months: that
whenever there are fun DIS for sale no bid shall
be received for less premium than % per
cent, and if there are no bids the amounts for
SAFE shan be written on slips Of paper and
placed in hat, from which the menlb ers shall
draw. and those obtaining the prizes shall
fave the use OF the money at 25 per cent; that
three months sine shall be allowed the heirs
or administrators OF deceased stoc kholders TO
determine whether they will con ne the So b.
scriptIons 70 the association or withdraw the
amouEts airesdy paid In; and that only %
cents per share shall be charged for the trans.
f.r OF stock, instead of SO cents
This closing the special business for which
the association was called together, on motion
the meeting adjourned tiil Rext Monday night,
the regular time specified in the constitution
for the transaction OF monthly business.
MUTUAL ARRRsT.-This morning Rasl
Gross and Jas. Cooper both coiored, ca ch
having the other by the collar, appeared before
Justice Walter 1t appeared that the former
street, in the First Ward, and the latter has
BEEN at work there. Recently Gross had his
chest robbed OF some clothes, and Cooper being
employed IN some work about the house, and
coming TO work this morning with some
clothes on resembling the lost ones, Gross ar.
rested nlnl OUT cooper denied the charge, and
arrested Gross for maliciously making the
charge, so they mutually agreed to take ea Oh
other 10 some Justice, and found their way be.
fore Justice Walter. Here Gross made the
charge of larceny, and Cooper of malicious
charging, and the justice asked for proof
when Gross replied that his empty chest was
IN his room and his clothes on Coopers back
Cooper informed the justice that he could
bring the shop here he bought the goods and
the justice notified them to get their witnesses
and appear at O'Clock this afternoon
Cooper Immediately started tor the shop
where he said he had purchased the goods
Grcss following close after him. determined
that se should not get out Of sight.
PROPOSALS FOR GOVERNMENT MAGAZINE
The proposal for building brick magazine on
the Government reserve near the Aims no 10 Sc
Were opened yesterday at the Arsenal under
the supervision Of Major General George d.
Ramsey, commanding the post. II will be
seen. by reference 10 the bids, that the one of
Francis Reside IL the lowest in amount and
tbe time named TOR completion but two m n tbs
The following are the bids with the sums
asked and time proposed:-John Henderson,
Washington, Sl26S7. go days; Jos. HeIntzIe.
man & Go, Washington, SIa,aG3, 60 days;
Richard Hall, Washington, Sli,2OO, 90 DAYS:
II. G.. Hepburn, Washington, SIS, 500, 4 months: