Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-12
Affairs In aesrRelsNn.

BOARD OF .ALpERMEN-In consequence OF
the absence from the city OF one Alderman,
no quorum present last CIV ening. and no bust
ness transacted.
( BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL President
read aeommunicaaon from the Mayor. relative
20 an appropriation for the removal of filth
from the streets, referred Mr. CIabaugh,
unaer suspension of rules, offered resolutions
granting to John Dixon and James II Ball
permission to open sewer for drainage pur-
poses. Mr.. Shoemaker objected TO It's third
reading. Referred 10 streets committee, with
instructions to report tonight. MIR. Darby
similar privileges TO T.. PECK and e. H Peck
aud Thomas G.. Cox. Mr. PickreIi presente1
the bills OF ar Fletcher for paving. Mr. CIa-
baugh presented petition of citizens for a
hydrant a. the corner OF jefferson and Water
streets. Mr. Rohrer presented bills Of J. e..
Heiston 4 90. for fuel furnished the Cor
poration: all which were referred. mir.
Clabaugh offered resolution requesting
the Mayor 20 solicit proposals for keep.
ing the street lamps in repair; adopsed.
Mr.. Darby. from police committee, reported a
resolntion authorizing the Mayor TO ad yertise
for plans and proposals to improve the police
station house BY consent, the report was
Withdrawn. MIR. Shoemaker, from the streets
committee, areselution authorizing the Mayor,
when he deems n expedient, 10 grant permis-
sion 10 parues 10 open any parts of streets or
puoiic alley for drainage purposes, the eN-
penses in all cases TO be borne by the parties
TO whom the permits are granted. On motion
OF Mr. Clabaueh, the rules were suspended,
and tho resolution adopted. An ordinance
lev n, further front foot tax on a part
OF Congress street, was read three times and
passed. Mr.. Shoemaker read a communl-
cation from the Surveyor. relative TO the
grade of I.ingan street, and offered a resolution
appointing special commission TO regulate
and fix the grade of Lingan street. between
Prospect and First streets; adopted The
committee on streets was the commission.
Also, an ordinance amendatory of an ordi-
nance relative to dogs; adopted. Mr.. Pick
rell from the committee on WAYS and means
reported unfayorably on the petition of M
Samstag relative to the removal of night soil,
and was discharged. Mr.. Clabaueh, from
claims committee, reported a bill to pay the
claims of +. J. Collision, r. T.. Talbot and the
Judges of election; adopted. Mr. Davis, from
grievance committee. asked to be discharged
from consideration of the petition of M. J.
WhelaD: agreed to. Mr. Shoemaker offered a
resolution requesting the Recorder TO inform
this board IL the Corporation has the authority
TO refuse the green grocers license. and If the
courts will be likely TO sustain the fines I'M
posed under such circumstances: adopted
Mr.. Rams burg offered an ordinance 10 amend
an ordinance to license, tax and regulate in-
surance companies and their agents; referred.
Adjourned.
PEDDLING WITHOUT LIoKNsE.-Wednesday
Patrick OBrien was arrested by officer Sebas-
tan, for peddling books (the Life and Cam
paigns of General Robert T.. I.ee) without
license. The accused was taken TO the station
house, and was fined so and costs by Justice
Buckley.
BAD BEHAvToR.-Harriet Lee and Mary
Dorsey, colored, Were arrested yesterday
morning by officer Findley for going TO the
house OF Elizabeth Harris. where a PRAYER
meeting was being held, and trying to break IL
up by interfering with the devotional exer-
cises, INDUCING in language and songs very
inappropriate TO such occasions. They were
lined ssh each by Justice Buckley.
MERCHANTS ENCHANGE.-The offerings this
morning were $500 bushels corn, i5O0 bushels
red wheat, and $500 barrels flour, various
grades. Sales, $500 bushels corn, SIle; 5000
red wheat, $3.50; 100 bushels do, - 40 The
demand for Hour was limited. and prices rule
at yesterdays quotations. The hour of OPEN
ing and closing the change Will be hereafter
from az TO 10Y O'Clock a m.
FISH WHARF.-The receipts this mo-nIno
were not so plentiful as consumers and deal
ers would wish. Herring were selling at $40
per LOCO and shad SIS 10 Si- per 400 from the
boats.