Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-24
CORPORATION AFFAIRS

(Er. GTInderl, on motion of Mr.. Croc ker, Mr..
AeCathran was called TO the char. The fol-
lowing communications We're received from
the MAYOR:
One earnestly calling the attention of the
Boards sstO the condition OF the suffering poor
OF this city, and expressing the hope s.tbat
some action be speedily taken for their relief y
The Mayor says further:-sNever in the hi :
tory of our city have there been so many in our
midst at the opening of winter entirely desti-
ute OF the Mt cessaries, much more o. the coma
-oTts OF life; and il nothing is done by the M a.
DiCIpal authorities TO aid them, deaths from
cold and starvation will be inevitable Most
of this class are here by reason of this being
the seat of the General Government, and Con-
gress viii, No doubt. do its part in adm TO
provide for them. But the city should first act
and then call On Congress for such appropria-
not be denied In any measure calculated 10
AFFORD relief IN all worthy cases, whether il be
N providing proper employment for all who
are ID condition TO labor, through the winter
or IN the distribution of food, fuel, or clothing
the Councils will have my hearty eo-oper.
ton; referred 10 COMMITTEE on Finance
One Trans mlttlng communication ST sned hy
L. W. IL. Hutchins, Commissioner of the Stat.
OF Maryland, on the subject of a railroad to
connect the city with the Point Lookout road
AZ or near Brandywine, Md. Mr.. Hutchins
rays that the commissioners on the survey of
the Point Lookout railroad respectfully sug-
Kest that the City Councils appropropriate
suneIent amount of money to aid them in the
survey OF said route from the District line to
the city limits, and submit the remarks of Mr.
Hutchins made TO the Board of Trade as en-
bodyIng the necessity of the same at once As
they hold meeting at Brandywine Tuesday
tthis) evening to decide whether thew shall
stop or continue on TO Washingt CITY, IL
would De well TO take some action in the mat
Ter 10 prevent them from disbanding their en-.
giIeer corps now IN the field" Mayor Bowen
IN transmitting this communication, SAYS
AS the city is deeply interested in having this
ROAD constructed, and In encouraging the con-
sTDctlon OF as many other lines of railway
comm unication as possible, trust the Coun.
ellis Will give the matter their immediate and
favorable consideration" Referred to Com
mIttee on Finance.
One transmitting a communication from the
Commissioners OF the several wards of the city
asking an increase of salary. The Mayor saws:
"ln view OF the fact that their compensation
was fixed a long time since, when the cost of
hylng was much less than AT present. and the
further fact that the duties of the Com misslon
ers have largely increased, think il lust that
their salaries be proportionately increased
Tine enclosed communication is signed by ali
me commissioners, and they ask that their
SALARIES De Increased 10 at least 81 500 per an.
num- They now receive el,UOO per annum1
Referred to Committee ON Finance.
One trans uniting petition from the Sister
Superior OF ST. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum
IN this city, asking for relief from the PAYMENT
of assessment for the construction OF the sewer
IN 10Th street west, which petition the Mayor
recoHmen ded TO the favorable action of the
Councils; referred 20 Committee on Finance
One saying: las requested by Mr.. Donegan,
Superintendent and Inspector of Sewers, &c,
TO the grade of A street north, between 6th ard
9TH east. about which there appears to have
been disagreement between him and the City
surveyor. As there has existed and does now
exist difference of opinion between these gem
tlemen IN regard TO the duties legally and Justly
sevOIvlng on each, and as much doubt prey vans
IN regard 10 this matter, i earnestly recon-
mend that the Councils at the earliest practi-
cable nome at pass a bill defining and specify
ing clearly the duties belonging TO each posi-
non. Anu submit whether the Corporation
f-nr Qnqh
the responsibility Of hi. office seems 10 render
proper Mr. Donegan, in his communication
enclosed in the above, says: Il have the honor
10 call the ttentloI OF the Board of Aldermen
70 the grades Of street north, between Sixth
and Seventh streets east. fixed these grades
IN accordance with the records of the City Hall,
and with the grade established AT the southeast
intersection of Seventh and A by MT For
sytb, about two years ago; bur the City
surveyor, In a communication to the Board
OF Aldermen, on the 10th instant, condemns
them 1 requested the City Suryeyor 10
come with me on the ground. for the
purpose OF testing said grades, but he re-
FUSED 10 90 soi then leyelled the whole line
carefully myself second time, and found my
previous observations correct. Yet a. il was a
matter OF dispute between the City SURVEYOR
and myself, / requested General Michlsr 10
test ~, which be did. 1t will be seen from his
report, which i enclose herewith, that he and
i agrte in our observations, and have arrived
al the same conclusion. i make the difference
between the two points under consideration
fifteen feet. what the grade book calls tor
General MIchler makes il 1929 feet. or about
quarter OF an inch more than / make it. Mr.
Bliss Gays the grade Is seven inches too high at
the intersection of Seventh and "a and sixteen
inches too high at Sixth and "A ther-by pro.
nouIcIng Nj. Forsyth, General Michler and
myself wrong. II the grade al the intersection
OF seventh and IA were lowered seven inches
pool OF water al that point would be newt
able, and If lowered sixteen inches ar Sixth
and "A II would leave the corner house, as
we'll as those on the line of Sixth. between "A
three fp-t no
Grade. The grade can be depressed here with
out inJurmg the drainage, as it is quite a high
point Still i had 10 authority TO lower IL
without an act of the Council. As the Civ
Surveyors communication to the Board of
Aldermen on the 10th instant was a reflection
on me, / indulge the hope that this stare
ment and General Nichier's report will re-
csIye due consideration" There was a memo
randum OF survey by one of General Mish-
lsrs employees. enclosed in this communica-
non- The papers were referred TO Committee
On Improvements.
The Chair also laid before the Board conmu-
nlcation OF Sayles J. Bowen. Complaining of
the nlllng up of his lot in square Ii5. by the
Corporation al his expense, praying that the
excessive taxes imposed on him may Be re-
mlt'sd; referred 10 Committee on Finance
Nj Larnan presented the petition OF Daniel
J. Logan and others, asking for the improve.
mont of 10th street; referred Mr.. Cook intro.
ouced bill for relief Of VIM. No gan, Tax
Clerk, 10 pay deficiency of his salary, (due him
from the time ne was dismissed by the Mavor
until be was elected by the Joint Convention
OF The CounCDs;J referred 10 Finance Commit.
tee. MI Croeker introduced bill TO paw The
Assessors for making the general assessment:
ref"Tred- Mr.. Clark presented petition for
grazing alley IN square s25; referred. Also.
Dill for the rehsf OF the poor Of the city; re-
1erred Mr. MeCathran presented petition of
= A h NekIm and others, for relief referred
Also, petition for grazing alley in SQUARE OBS.
referred. Mr.. Baker introduced bill makiog
Appropriation 10 remove au Obstruction in tbs
channel OF The Potomac at IIth street wharf.
referred Also, bill TO curb pave land guttsr
on TIE sast side of l2th STREET bet ween Mar
lano avenue and Water street referred Also
introduced bill authorizing the Mayor 10 bu,Id
u temporary bridge across Rock i,resk al tn
western terminus Of X street north. rsfeyr.d
Also, introduced ein appropriating g Uas 70
build a new school building i'm sSn.re 9,y
between llth and 18th street " es,s in fbs ron-,h
School District; referred Also i0tnr rssoi
lion requesting the Mayor 10 set ANAL ~,
proclamation, Thursday, 10th INST, as a dsy -,
Thanksgiving; passed. Mr.. Lloyd presented
ing remission of fines; referred. Also, nst;-
tons numeroasly signed praying a repasi OF
the present law Of the Corporation forbiodln :
residents 20 keep more than two cows; re-.
ferred. Also. petition of j. q. Matlock, for
relief; referred. MIR. McCathran Introduced
resolution req uesting the Mayor 10 inform this
board II any further iegis ls'ion is necessary 10
prevent the posting Of bills on pumps, tree
boxes. &c; passed. Also, resolution that il Is
the opinion OF the board that no curb shall be
set or side walks and carriage ways paved,
unless with the consent OF a. least one-third of
The property holders along the route of the pro-
posed Improvement Mr.. Fenwiek moved an
amendment 70 include grading. The resolu-