Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-21
GEORGETOWN.


from the Recorder was read in which he says
"Under the provisions of 80 resolution direct
ing the Reco der TO settle the liabilities of the
late Tax Coll ctor," passed the I'd of Jan uary
lseS, which became law with the signature OF
the Mayor, was authorized to settle with the
surt'ies Of said Collector upon his bond of fS,i5
| according to the balance as reported due for
that year by the Clerk, and collect said balance
by mutual agreement or otherwise in my dis
cietion. The balance reported by The Clerk as
si.56165. Joseph Libbey, ir, on behalf OF the
late Joseph Libbey and WIN. King, Joseph
Libbty and VIM. King being the signers upon
| ject TO a credit of amount of the enclosed list
returned as insolvent by said Collector, and
amounting TO the sum OF se6.25, and also the
further credit of sls7.es being 75-s2X of an
amount s2i3.15-levied upon Frederick
street in the years 1873 and 1868, on
which IS cents was levied in 1865
| that that part of this amount which was lev
led and colec; ed for 1865 shall be- credited upon
| the deficiency of 1866. This amount, e2fS.75 is
now in the hands Of the clerk unappropriatcd
10 any year, as he does not know where il &C.
| CURED. A statement Of the basis upon which
| these sureties propose to settle: Balance de-
posted by Clerk, sl56l Is; less amount OF insoI-
Seneles, 1920 and 75-S2h of S243 75-s1g7. CD;
S276se. Amount proposed to be paid by sure
| ties, Sl,2si77. As in my judgment, the above
cited resolution only vests me with discretion,
thorIze me to vary the balance as reported by
the Clerk, i have deemed ii proper to report
TINS proposition to the two Boards for their
judgment The amount, S2&326 alluded 10
above is part of the sum of &512 reported by
he Joint Committee of investigation, as hay-
ing been paid in by the late Collector on the
18TH october without stating TO the credit of
what accounts il should be carried. [See page
OF their report. T.
Mr.. Davis moved to instruct the president
to report a resolution authorizing the recorder
TO settle the deficiency for the year 1865, accord.
ing to the proposition Of the Recorder, which
was carried. The President reported such a
resolution, which was passed. Mr.. Davis.
from the Standing Committee, reported un.
fayorably in reference to an ordinan ce for the
construction Of a flag footway across High
street, at the south side Of Dunbarton street;
Also upon resolution for the improvement of
AqueG net street; also, upon a resolution rela-
ting to Chairman Of Streets Committee; report
adopted. The Standing Committee reported
iavSrably upon a resolution for Improvement
OF the guttersand crossings of Bridge, Congress,
High, and Green streets. Mr.. Hill moved
substitute which differed from the original in
placing the work under the supervision of the
chairman Of the Committee on Streets of the
Council, instead Of the Street Commissioner.
and also providing for the payment Of a pro.
portion Of the cost Of the work by the railroad
company. Mr.. Thomas said if the Corporation
was TO bring in claim against the railroad
company, they should be consulted as to the
kind and quality of the improvement He
thought the company should be consulted as to
the matter before the improvement was made
Mr.. Bronaugh said If they considered the i'm
provement necessary, the better way was TO 60
vi anu iEdAc H. MI DdV1s SAID ne thought the
railroad would conform to any improvement
the Corporation might make. Mr.. Thomas
moved to refer the resolution, with the amend
ment, back to the committee, with instructions
to confer with the railroad company The
motion was lost Mr.. Hill moved to amend the
substitute by striking out the words "Bigh
street. and insert the words "Potomac street,
carried. Mr.. Hill asked the privilege Of with
drawing the substitute; which was granted
The original resolution was then passed
Mr.. Thomas arose as a matter Of privilege and
q hoor, tod
who informed him of the extra expense they
bad been put to for the necessity of a bridge at
K street. and that the temporary bridge now
there was to be removed next week. He moved
that the Recorder be requested 10 inquire into
the practicabilty of laying an Injunction upon
Washington city, requiring them to show cause
why they should not abide by their contract
and keep up the bridge. Mr.. Davis moved to
amend by requesting the Mayor and Recorder
to wait upon the Mayor and corporate author
tiles OF Washington and see if the matter could
not be settled, and q permanent bridge erected at
street. MIR. Thomas accepted the amendment
NO vote was taken upon the amendment, but
the Recorder consented TO wait on the Mayor
OF washington and urge the speedy construc-
ton Of bridge at X street. The following res
olutions Were passed: A resolution granting
the use Of the market-house hall for a conven-
ton reference to the emancipation celebration:
resolution expressive Of the sense of the cor
porate authorities of Georgetown upon the sub.
Ject OF consolidation, and protesting to Con.
gress against the consolidation of Georgetown
and Washington; and a resolution relating to
the claim OF l.. Maria Lang; a resolution to paw
the claim:of the Levy Ceurt-S9.75-for wood
and Conrad Mayer $40 for painting the wheels
OF the fire engine, was, on motion OF MIR. Davis,
amended by striking out that portion providing
Tor the pay ment of the claim of Conrad MAYER
and passed. An ordinance relating to the foot
ways OF the town was referred to the standing
committee. Adjourned.
COMMON CoUNCIL.-A communication from
the Recorder, giving a detailed statement of
lines imposed for violation Of market regula-
Of fhn dao t..
case of Homiller VS.. the Corporation, amount.
ing TO S574, was referred to Committee of WAYS
and Means. Mr.. English presented the petition
OF *. Crookshank, relating to repairs of Little
Falls road, and asking an appropriation of $500
therefor: referred to Streets Committee. Mr.
Newman offered a resolution authorizing the
surveyor TO make a plat of the extension of
Olive street; recommitted to Streets Commit
Also, resolution granting to e. T. Edmonson
the privilege to plant shade trees in front of his
property; laid over. Mr.. Newman presented
the petition of Edward Woody, relating to an
obstruction near his premises on the Little
Fails road; referred. Mr.. Collins presented the
and Mr. Ramsburg that Of the Georgetown
Courier; which were referred to Claims Com.
mittee. Mr.. Darby presented the petition of
certain property owners, f. and G. f. Peck,
asking credit for over assessment referred
Mr.. Ramsburg presented the petition of E. d.
Shoemaker and M. V. Buckley, relating to the
repairs Of the poor and workhouse, asking an
appropriation OF S66.i2 to cover a deficiency:
referred 10 Committee on Poor and Warehouses.
The resolution in relation to the settling with
the bondsmen Of the late Tax Collector, passed
by the Boaro of Aldermen, was referred
TO the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr.
Collins offered a resolution to pay claims OF
the Levy Court and Conrad Mayer; passed
Mr.. Newman submitted ordinance relat-
ing TO the foQtways of the town; passed
Mr.. Darby offered a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to have the fish wharf repaired passed
Mr.. Darby offered a resolution in relation to
the claim of the Corporation against Eleanor
X. Lang; passed. Mr.. Clements reported a
resolution granting the use of the new market
house hall to the Committee on Emancipation
for the purpose of holding convention therein
on Thursday evening, 10Th instant; passed. Mr.
English asked that the rules be suspended in
order to take up the resolution relating to the
settle ment with the bondsmen of the late Tax
Collector. which was agreed to, and the reso-
luton was passed. Mr. Clements offered
resolution to abolish the Office of Street Com
missioner and Water Engineer, and authorizing
the Chairman Of the Committee on Streets to
perform said duties at a salary of 500 per an
mum. Mr.. Darby moved that the resolution
be referred to the Recorder, which motion did
not prevail. Mr.. Collins moved to refer to a
special committee of three. Mr.. Ramsburg
moved 1t be referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means; lost The question then recurring
on Mr.. Collins motion, it was adopted,
and the Chair named Messrs. Collins
Clements, and Darby said committee
Mr.. Harrisburg, of the Special Committee on
corporation ad vertising, submitted a majority
resolution, condemning the course Of the
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