Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-09

provenents. whether asked for by property
hclders or not, should be made, beeause they
brought population, and we would never
build up the city if Improvements were not
made where few propertyhoiders objected.
The amendatory bill then failed on the third
reading by the following vote e:-Yeas-Messrs.
Grinder, Moore, Turton and Wheeler.
Nays-Mpssrs. Elyans, Given, Larman, Nc
Caihran, Noyes, Richards and TAFT. Also,
reported bill to relay the curb and cross gut
ter ON the east side of 9th street west, from
Louisiana avenue to street north; passed.
Also, reported fayorably on the nomination
OF David Hepburn as canal commissioner;
and the nomination was confirmed. Also,
stated that ma rity of the committee on i'm
proyements reported tavorably on the nemi-
nation OF Mr.. Forsy tn Superintendent and
inspector OF sewers. The thirty-eighth rule
requiring vote by ballot was dispensed
with. and the nomination was confirmed by
the following vote --Messrs. Given,
Grinder. McCathran, Moore. Noyes TAFT and
Turion-7. Nays-Messrs Eivans, Larman,
Richards and w heeler-4. Mr.. Wheeler. from
the committee on drainage, re ported favorably
on the nomina atoms Of ofRandoiphCoyle as Water
Comm issioners Of Water Board, Messrs John
H. Semmes. VIM. G Moore, q. A. Schneider
and VIM. M. Ellis: and the nominations were
confirmed. Also, reported bill to lay water
main in ID street south, between Sd and Ak
streets west; passed.
MI TAFT, from the committee on police,
asked to be discharged from the petition Of ].
Mckenna; agreed to. Also, asked to be dis.
charged from the further consideration of the
resolution from the lower Board thanking the
Metropolitan Police for their efficiency on
election day. because their efficiency is too
we'll known to need any endorsement. Mr..
Elvans stated that Major Richards did not
desire such an expression Of opinion on the
part of the Boards. The committee was dis
charged. Also, from the committee on the
Fire Department, reported favorably on the
following nominations: Fire Commissioners,
John w. Thompson, Thomas Berry, J. T. q.
Clark, and Charles l Canaeld; Secretary to
Enu rof
the Fire Department., John H. Sessford: Su.
perintendent Of the Fire-alarm Tele graph. A.
B. Talcott; and Operators, George H. Noyes
and l.. p. Sci bold; and the nominations were
confirmed. Mr.. Wheeler, from the committee
on unfinished business, reported several bills
and resolutions: which were referred to the
appropriate committees Of this Board Mr..
McCathran. from the committee on the Asy-
Jun, reported back the report of the Inten-
dant OF the Asylum and it was placed on the
files. Several bills from the lower Board were
referred. Adjourned.
COMMON CoENCIL.-President Dulin in the
chair, and all the members present except
Messrs Arrison, Ball, and Miller, (G W.
A message was received from the Mayor. en-
closing reports OF the apothecaries Of the
poor for the First and Third Wards; referred.
Also, enclosing mmunication from the
Secretary Of State. covering one from the rep
resentative Of Prussia, asking that in consid-
Grafton OF a like courtesy having been ex-
tended to the representative Of tho United
States at Berlin, certain property lately pur.
cpaseQ Dy nlm IN lnls CITY might De IbleaSeQ
from taxes. and suggesting that while a like
exemption might be granted, such exemption
should at least be limited to the duration of
the owners representative capacity and his
occupancy OF the premises; referred.
The following we're presented: BY Mr.. Ba-
ker-Petition of &. G. Nelson, for permission
to erect an iron railing in front of his house;
referred Also, hill levying taxes for the year
ending June 80, 1865: referred and ordered to
be prIpted. By MIR. Rutherford-Petitlon of
John u. Clark, asking an appropriation TO pay
Judgment obtained by S. Ireland; referred.
BY Mr.. Pfau-Petiton asking that the per-
mission given to bury the dead in square 271
be terminated referred. By Mr.. Connolly
Petition OF p. Seeny and others, complaining
teIseciion with New York avenue; referred.
By Mr. Moore-Bili to gIa ade and gravel Wash
Inglon street, between 4th and 5th sts. referred
Also, resolution calling on the Mayor to in
form the board as to " hat quantity of sand has
been taken from North Capitol street, between
New York avenue and l. street; what amount
OF money has been paid; adopted. Also, of in
curry as to what amount of paving and curb
stones have been removed from the Fourth
Ward TO give place to improvements in said
ward. and what has been done with the same
Mr.. Connolly suggested that the term Fourth
Ward be stricken ont, so as 10 make it general
which was accepted. BY Mr.. A. P. Clark
Joint resolution as follows Whereas Con-
gTess at its last ion made 1t the duty of the
Commissioner OF Education TO ascertain the
number of children in this District between
certain ages; and whereas it is most desirable
that complete census should be made of this
city IN connection with our school interests,
TO show the amount, distribution, national
characteristics, occupation, permanencv. and
pecuniary resources OF our population: There
fore be it ReS0lred, That the Mayor be, and he
is hereby, authorized to cooperate with the
Com mmisstoner OF Education in obtaining full
and feiiable census OF the population OF this
city: and TO enable the Mayor to carry out the
purpose OF this resolution, the sum Of 81 900 is
hereby appropriated ont of the general fund
and placed to his credit.
Mr.. Clark asked that it be put upon its pas
sage. Mr.. Dalton suggested that it would re-
quire two thirds vote TO pass it, and If it was
pressed TO vote it may be defeated. MT
Clark withdrew his motion for adoption, and
il was referred.
Alse. petition OF w. T. Jones for footwav
on the outh side of South A street. between
Sd and 4th street east: referred. Also, Of Tur-
Rer Torrey, for same, on street south, be-
tween I'd an ID Sd east; referred. Also, petition
of Benjamin Harris, asking that BENJAMIN
Buckiy be compelled TO refund him SO. over
paid him for improving the street; referred
Also. a resolution appointing special COM
mittee to cooperate with the trustees OF the
House OF Refuge, to ascertain whether any
action is necessary on the part of The part Of
the Counc ell to carry out the intention Of Con
gress: agre ed TO. BY Mr.. Dalton-Bill to erect
lightning rods on the Washington Asylum,
with communication OF the conmiss loners,)
referred. He moved to take up Aldermen's bill
to grade street, between 9th and 1lth street, 10
abate nuisance: after some debate, on motion
of Mr.. Pfau, its further consideration was
postponed 1Or TWO weeks. BY Mr.. knight
Petition for a wharf between 18th and 18th
streets, Seventh Ward: referred. Also, reso-
luton req Nesting the Mayor to furnish a state
ment OF the amount expended under the Let Of
September % 1864 appropriatlng S50.0O0 10 pay
bOupties to volunteers, and to assiSt in pro-
curing substitutes Tor drafted men, &c. and
the names OF the persons so assisted and the
amou nj paid to each agreed to.
Mr.. Dalton rose to privileged question, and
stated that he noticed that the bill 10 repeal the
act In relation to an inspector OF sewers had
been transmitted 70 the Board OF Aldermen,
while a motion 10 reconsider was pending He
asked that the Board OF Aldermen be req uested
to return the bill. so that the motion could be
acted. The bill was subsequently returned,
and the m otion Dade by Mr.. Dalton to recon-
slider the vote by which the bill was passed
had accomplished his ebjecr by his motlcn-to
keep the bill In the possession Of the Board
until the ofleer had been appointed and entered
on his duties.
The following were reported from commit
tees BY Mr. Baker. (poIice)- BILL TO prohibit
the erection OF steam saw mills within seventy
fl We feet Of q dwelling, and also requiring the
owners oD the SO uare. and the approval OF the
Commissioner Of the Ward; losr. Also. grant
ing the privilege to Jas. Small 20 erect soda
water stand at the southwest corner OF 7th
street and Pennsylvania avenue; lost Yeas
Meesrs. q. s. Baker, 3 s Baker, A. p. CLARK,
n. b. CLARK, Crocker, knight. L. B. S. Miller,
Parker-s. Nay@Messrs. Beall. Connolly,
Dalton, Moore, Nalley. Plan, Rutherford,
Slowen, Tilley, the President-10. BY Mr..
RigEles tor overpay men for insurance licenses;
pas sed. Also. bill to reimburse w. X. Cooper
sor amount owerpaid for license: passed. Also,
20 reimburse n b. Clark for sa,ae; passed.