Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-10-03
GEORGETOWN.
Affairs i'm GeergeteW q /.

referred 10 the Lower Board. A resolution,
making appropriation for the clerks contin-
seni Iuhd was passed. Common Council Teso-
iuuoh appointing Joint select committee on
the SUB get OF the Weigher OF Hay aad Straw
was agreed TO. and the Recorder was selected
70 represent the Board on the COMMITTEES. Com
hclent amount 20 clean and sweep N. market.
from July LIST TO December 3lsI aud TO maca-
daInlse Washington street, from Dunbarton -
Beall street, Were passed. Adjourned
COMMON CoUScIL.-The Board met las,
evening The char, Mr. Cragin, Iald before the
Board comm 1nicstion from the Mayor relat-
ing 10 the condemnation of Stoddard street, IN
closing the bill OF the jury of condemua-
ton. &c.; referred. Alse, a bill of Norris 4
Gladmon: referred. Also, petition of McNer-
hany & Waters: referred. Mr.. Newman pre-
sented the claim Of Seth Schell, for work done
Tor the Corporation; referred. Mr. Peck pre-.
sented the bills Of the Georgetown Corner; re-
ferred. Mr.. Wells presented the petition or r.
j. Collins and others, relating 20 the George
town and Washington street railway, PRAYING
that the track west of High street, on Bridge,
be ordered 10 be taken up, and the terminus OF
the road be at the corner of High and Bridge
streets; referred. Mr.. Newman, from the Com
mittee on Streets, asked 10 be- discharged from
the further consideration OF the petition OF
James Goddard; argeed 10. Also, asking % be
discharged from the further consideration of
the petition of W. X. Fowler: agreed 10.
Also, reported resolution approprating $3.50
10 macadamize Washington street, from Dun-
barton TO Beall streets; passed. The Recorders
opinion as 70 the case OF the ay-weign her. Mr..
VIM. II. Craig, who is reported by the Nayor
as keeping school In the county. was read,
when Mr.. English suggested its reference 10 a
select committee Mr.. Newman Offered a re-
oiution reciting the fact that Mr.. Craig 4,
teaching a school In the county of WASHINGTON
and authorizing the Mayor 10 appoint a weigh
or of hay in his place. Mr.. Clements. from
Market House Committee,reported q resolution
aprropriating SO for swt eplng and cleaning
the market house from July last till the 3lst
OF December, le6s; passed. Mr. Harrisburg
presented petition Of VIM. H. Donaldson to es-
tablish branch Market at No. - Frederick
street, with Recommendations of citizens 10
authorize the establishment of sid market
referred Also, petition of Joseph l..
of his branch market; referred. Mr..
Ramsburg, from Committee on Water,
made a report IN writing, in reference TO the
application Of Rev. Bernard Mcguire, Presi-
dent OF Geor getown College, to renew his con-
nection with the water nam. and submitted a
resolution authorizing the Mayor TO s.restore
the connection TO the supply pipe 20 George-
town College with the water mains OF the town.
upon the payment of the sum OF one thousand
dollars to the Clerk OF the Corporation, said
connection to be cut of at any time hereafter
Il the supply OF water shall prove insufficient
for the use OF the city," After considerable de-
bate the resolution was passed: Yeas-Messrs
Cragln, Collins, Edmonston, Peck, Ramsburg
SHOEMAKER, Newman, and Wells. Mays
Messrs. Clements and English-2. Mr.. New
man presented a resolution making an appro-
priation TO repair the rold across the causeway
10 Analostan Island, on the Virginia side; reld
once. Mr.. Wells, from Committee on Pumps,
reported resolution for ump near the corner
of High and Frederick streets; read once Mr.
English offered q resolution for appointment of
a joint select committee of the two boards,
10 take action ON the Recorders opinion
in reference to the hay weigher M
Shoemaker thought the Office was vacant
Mr.. English thought so too, but also thought
er, II would be well TO appoint committee,
but II resolution was offered declaring the
Office vacant and appointing a new officer TO
take the position, he would vote for il. Mr.
Clements would prefer TO act on the resolution
offered by MIR. Newman. Mr.. Newman SAID
there was vacancy, aud he knew il aud ad-
voeafed the passage of his resolution. Mr.. Peck
said there was no officia notice of a vacancy
existing i'll the office, and while there might D.
cause for complaint, Yet he doubted the power
OF the Board 10 declare the office vacant and
elect successor without proceeding IN accord
ance with the law. Dir. Collins said the Board
had no Official evidence Of the truth OF the
charges made against MIR. Craig, ami while he
was not there, as that gentleman's advocate,
Yet he Mr.. Craig was not dead, and had not
resigned, and there could be no vacancy unless
he was regularly removed in accordance with
law. MIR. Enghsh's motion was passed
and the Chair appointed sIessrs. Clements and
Shoemaker as the committee on the part OF the
Board. Mr.. Ramsburg. from Claims Committee
reported resolution appointing the Mayer L.
street commissioner and water eng Ineer during
the illness OF Mr.. Addison: r. ld once. also.
resolution to pay claim OF Georgetown Courier:
read once. Mr.. Shoemaker, from Police Com
mIttee, reported resolution granting permission
% Joseph L. Shoemaker 10 hang meat outside
OF his branch market on High street; read once
The Recorders opinion on the return OF the
Jury for extension of Stoddard street was laid
on the table temporarily. Mr.. Peek, from
Ways and Means Committee, reported resoIn-
hon appropriating s200 for the Clerks contin-
gent .und; passed. Mr.. Eamsbure offered a
resolution 70 pay the second Jury of condemn
tion on Stoddard street; read once. Mr. Peck
introduced resolution 10 improve Green
street, referred. Adjourned.
AN UNAFFECTED INSTRUMENTATION eve
ring. Thomas Payne, colored, residing few
miles cut IN the country, paid 4 visit 10 George
town, and having imbibed rather more than
he could well carry, was introduced by officer
Harper to Justice Buckley. Payne remon-
strated, saying thar he did not VISIT town with
view OF making any new acquaintances, aud
Justice H. decided that, although an huuble
individual himself, his acquaintance IN TINS
case was worth - so to the Corporation.
NEW ROAD TO FAIRFAx.-A meeting of the
incorporators for the construction OF a road
from the aqueduct TO Fairfax Court ouse will
take place to-day AT Falls Church, Va.
THE CANAL.-All is quiet zloag the canal 70.
day, as no beats are arriving in consequence
OF boat having been sunk in a collision near
Point Of Rocks.
ARRIVAL OF GRAIN BY CANAL-Arrived-
Boat Maryland, from Point OF Rocks, with
wheat and corn for b. Talbot & Bro.
TIE MATKET THIS MoRNINe.-ThIs morning
Market Master Reynolds confiscated about n l.
teen prints Of butter, which were offered for
sale by countryman (named Thomas Offutf)
as pound prints, whereas they only weighed
twelve ounces each. Juvenile thieves stiu
continue TO infest the market, and a country
man this morning was relieved of nearly All
his receipts, amounting TO about So.
SALES OF GRAIN DURING THE wEEK.-rhs
sales at the Merchants Exchange during tha
week amounted 10 1884 bushels OF wheat
which brought S2a26-, and 3,75O bushels corn,
N - 70 hlsRd acs1 k,,=
al Sl.U5.
MERCHANTS ExCHANGR.-2,3sa bushels red
wheat were offered this morning on Chang
without any sales. After our report closed
yesterday, $50 bushels oats. damaged aud inf,
nor, changed hands, at i0a60c.
DRovER's REsT.-The sales of droyer's beet
cattle, at 81 to $3.50 per IOO lbs. gross: I.OOo
sheep and lambs, at S2.50aS5 per head; 30
cows and calves, at S30aS60.
BEEF CATrLE.-The offerings at the scales
during the week ending this dats amounted 70
2,U96 head against 2,459 last week.
RIVER FRoNT.-Enrered-S Kitty Ann
ana Hayaro from Alexandra, with wheat for
Hartley Brother.
SHIPMENTS OF COAL DURING THE WEEK.
During the past week sos tons of coal have
been shipped from this port northward as FOL
lows: Borden Mining Company. 1879 tons;
Central Coal Company, l,S6S tons; Cumber-
land Coal and Iron Company, 1,s64 tons; Rays
docks, 81 tons.
Ex-MAYoR ADDIsoN.-We are graufied 10
learn that Mr.. Addison is considerably better
this morning.
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