Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-22

F,nwick and McCathran-2 Nays, Messrs
Raker, Clark, Croker, Knight Larman,
(CfTinder-IO
Mr.. Moore moved to strike out 500 and in.
set siCoi lost. Yeas, J; Messrs. Moore, Nor
sell. ana Preside ut GInder-3 Nlys-g
De bill was then passed.
Mr. Baker called up the SPECIAL order, being
the Council concurrent resolution authorizing
and requesting the Mayor to procure the
vices OF one or more able and experienced en-
eIneers TO Cooperate with the Superintendent
oil Sewers In making survey of the entire city,
with The view Of determining thorough sys-
TIN OF sewerage for the same; also in recon.
mendiDg an enlightened and feasible plan for
the Improvement of he Washington canal, and
report some plan for the extension Of the sea-
wall and wharyes on that section OF Water
street between the Arsenal grounds and Long
Bridge. The resolution was debated at length.
Mr.. Moore offered substitute for the resolu-
ton, requesting the President of the United
States TO cause to be detailed one or more COM
petent engineers from the officers OF the army
TO make complete survey of the city with a
view to determining upon a thorough and
more perfect drainage OF the city. The substi-
tue was adopted: Yeas-Messrs. Cook, Fen
wick, knight, LaTman, McCath ran, Moore,
the President (GrinderJ-7 Nays-Messrs
Baker, CLARK, Croker, Morsell, and Rich
ards. The resolution was then passed
MIR. Larman, from Claims Committee, re-
ported bills for relief of X. A. W aters. Charles
Waters. and john A. ]. Brotherton; which
were passed. Mr. Richards introduced bill
l'gslIzng Smith & Burton's patent concrete
pavement for side walks, &c, in this city; re-
ferred. MIR. McCathran moved to make the
bill for improvement of the Washington canal
(repor;ed at the last meeting of the Board, and
published in the STAR OF Tuesday Iast) the
special order fer next Monday evening. Bill
to curb, pave, and gutter east side of 9TH street
east, between & street south and South Carolina
avenue, was passed. Adjourned.
COMMON Council President Fowler in the
chair. Il message was received from the May
OF, transmitting the pay rolls and accounts of
the Commissioner OF the First Ward tor the
month OF November. He says, las the expen-
cultures appear 10 me very large. amounting 10
500 70, have deemed it my duty TO with
held my approval, and refer the bills 10 the
Councils for their action, and If needs be- IN.
Yestsstlon. Referred TO a special committee
Nessrs. Davis. Chase, Brown, Ball, L. Il. :.
Miller, Russell and Bates. Also, one enclosing
an invitation to the Councils TO attend the for
NAL opening OF the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad 10 Harrisonburg; accepted. Also, en-
closing comm uniCation of the Fire Commits
siOners, asking the passage of AZ act increasing
the pay Of officers and members Of the Fire De-
partment, (Which has been heretofore pun
hshed) refer red. and ordered 10 be printed.
he following were presented BY Mr..
Taylor-Bll TO reimburse Charles Muller tor
taxes erroneously paid; referred. BY Mr.. Da-
yis-Resolution requesting the Committee be-
fore Congress 10 urge The passage of bill
changing the boundary lines of the city so as
10 embrace the District laid over. BY Mr..
characterization asking the return of Ger.
tam moneys enormously paid; referred. By
Mr.. Chase-BIll regulating the sale of fire
wood; referred. BY Mr.. Sardo-Resolution
requesting the Mayor 10 have copies of Webbs
Digest bound; adopt"d: Also, resolution THAI
paid in gold. BY Mr.. Brownies olution
rescInding much of the resolution
adopted At the last meeting as maxes an
appropriation from the contingent fund for
the benefit of the late Secretary: adopted
BY MIR. Arrison-BIll 20 open and grade list
street east, between ID street south and New
Jersey avenue; referred. Bill 10 reouild cui-
vert on I'd street east. Bill making an appro.
prIatIon TO erect a school building IN the Second
District. BY Mr.. l. Il. ). Millpr-Resolution
appropriaung S2,0 TO pay Mr.. q. :. Baker late
y cre.ary, for his services: adopted. By Mr.
FOwler-Petition of the wharf owner, king
that the present Harbor Master be continued
"a thetofflce Is an important one, with a bill
creating such an office; referred. Resolution to
relieve the poor; instructng the Mayor to
instruct the Commissioners of Improvements
10 pay out hfty per cent. OF the present wages
until April next; MIR. Fo wIer remarked that
by this means double the number of men could
be Employed referred.
Mr.. Dalton moved 10 suspend the rules for
the purpose OF taking up The bill alnpndatnry
OF The acts IN relation - the selling OF intuNI-
eating drinks; winch was not agreed to-yaas
Is, nays mot three -fourtbs OF the members
present voting Ill favor As required by the
rules.
The following were reror- ed from the CON-
mittses BY M. l.. Il. ). Miller, ways ana
Means )-Aidermen-s substitute Tor CyunriI
bill, giving the Collector of Taxes power 10 re-
ceive monies due the Corporation, with an
amendment striking out the compensation 10
tue CciltCIOr. ana pTOvIOInE that the CprtIfi-
Gates shall o. surrendered 10 the Register:
agreed to--yeas IL, nays 9. Also, Alfermen's
bill 10 make certain repairs in the City Hall:
passed. AisO, AiderInen's resolution for the
appointment of a committee to examine claims
against the corporation, due June Ist last.
which Was adopted: ana Messrs Bates and
Barilet were appointed OF part OF the Board.
Bill hiking the compen satIOE vi the Ward Com
misslCners at $3.50 per anLuIn; passed. BY
Mr. lay Tor, Improvements Bill to light Ger.
tain streets wIth ga; 10 open. grade and gravel
l. h Ct tr-.S . "a
east; passed. CouHCii bulls TO rebuild bridge
On 5th street, between q and L Streets; for foot.
pavemants on I'd street., between Z md q; :
street nOTth, between 18th and 10 b. with
amendments CfAldermen con cuTred in: amend
ment 10 bill TO grade and gravel l street south,
between IA and 1th streets west. was nom
conquered IN. Aldermen's bill for fOotways on
east side of l3a street west, bet tween T. and &
streets south; passed. Bills TO extard the brick
culVert al I'd street east and i street north: 70
b0Ilda bridge across the canal at 9th street: to
lay down foot bridges IN the Seventh Ward
We're passed. a number Of Aldermen bills
were disposed OF.
Mr. l.. Il. :. Miller reported bill making an
appropriation 10 pay the Assessor for extra
services passed. Mr. Bates, from the Commit
tee on Claims, repOr ed Aldermrn's bill to re-
fund Peter Conlan Sln0 paid for a license
when was not approved by the Police Board:
passed Also, from the Committee on Drain.
age, reported a bill TO define the duties of tue
superintendent and Inspector of SCI ers, Car
rlageways, and New Buildings. which pro-
NlGes that that officer shall sUperintend and
inspec' the work OF grading, gravplling and
the admedsnrement Of all streets which are
now being, or may hereafter be, constructed by
The Corporation, and thai he shall at all times
have the pr vIlege of examining. without the
payment OF any Zee therefor. All books of pub.
lie record in the Office Of the City Surveyor
hlso, uni~T suspension OF the rules bill re-
IdflnE q hotels, tayerns. &c. " hich referred
me bill provides thar no person or firm shall
be lined Oh Otherwise punished for selling spir-
ltuCus, malt or fermented liquors, or other
beverages, without Il license. who has cJmpIIed
win he laws OF the corporation in obtaining
The recommend. tons Of the free-h holders and
house holders and the certificate Of the Ward
ComTnissiorey, required ny pxsung laws for
making an application Tor Keeping n hotel.
tavern, ord nary. or restaurant. and paid INTO
the designated depository OF the funds Of the
Corporation, the sum Of money required by
existing laws for IA license to keep such hotel
&c, and that this act shall take effect and be- of
force from and after the first day OF November
1865: Tr0ridsd, That this act shall not be so
construed as 10 exempt he persons aforesaid
from any penalty or fine imposed upon persons
La'Ing licenses approved by the Board OF Pc.
lice
BY Mr.. Hine, COMMITTEE on Police, bill
IN relation 10 keeping cows within the limits
OF the City OF Washington; passed. Also, bill
10 remove Instructors from the south side of
the channel of Eleventh-street wharf; passed.
Mr.. II ne introduced JOINT resolution to con.
struct q roof over part OF the Centre market;
passed. Mr. Rutherford, from the Committee
on Markets, reported bill to place sky lights