The national Republican., 1869-02-09

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grade and gravel Twenty-ifth street west,
from Pennsylvania avenue to Rock creek,
and N street north, from Twenty-fourth
street west to Rock creek.
Mr.. Arrison presented the petition Of j. L.
Turner and NJ. A. Turner for the remission
Of certain taxes; and the petition Of Smith,
Goodall, and others against the laying Of a
sidewalk on Third street east, between q and
N streets south. Referred.
Mr.. L. B. 8. Miller presented the petition
Of Amos Hunt and others for gas lamps In
the Fifth ward. Referred.
Also, the following concurrent resolution
In relation to the Washington canal; which
was adoptedi ...I
Whereas from report made to the Senate
by one Of Its committees during the past
year, II is very doubtful whether the corpor-
alton Of Washington has not forfeited all
right TO the Washington canal, because Of
falling TO comply with the acts Of Congress
In relation thereto; and whereas In the pres
ent condition Of the finances Of the city, and
In view Of the fact that the Indebtedness
Of the corporation now exceeds one million
Of dollars, II would seem to be impolitic to
attempt, on the part Of the city, to cxpend
a sufficient sum Of money to improve said
canal; Therefore
Resolved, That, In the opinion Of these
would best subserve the interests OF the peo-
pie Of this city by assuming complete control
OF the said canal and improving IL.
Also, bill making II lawful for any
farmer, grazier, or raiser Of cattle, to sell
any kind Of fresh meat Of his own raising, In
any quantity, within the limits OF any Of the
market-houses In this city, either from
rented stalls or stands therein, or from his
own wagon or vehicle. Referred.
Mr.. q. W. Miller introduced bill to curb
and pave the west side of Ninth street, be-
tween 7 and W streets south. Referred.
Mr.. Russell introduced a bill TO grade A
street south, from Sixth street east to North
Carolina avenue. Referred.
Mr.. Bates introduced bill 10 curb aud
pave the north side Of q street south, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets west, and
Sixth street west, between = and q streets
north Referred.
Also, bill to change the course Of tho alley
In square No. 493. Passed.
Mr.. Nalley introduced the following,
which was agreed to;
Resolved, That the superintendent Of sewers
and carriageways be, and he is hereby, re-
quested to furnish this board with an esti-
mate for grading and grayellng Second street
north.
Mr.. Taylor submitted the following reso-
luton ....0 ...
Whereas there was bill presented In the
Senate on the Sth Of January, 1859, to abol-
ish the duties OF the Joint convention Of the
Boards Of Aldermen and Common Council,
and placing the election of corporation off,
GERS In the power Of the Mayor therefore be 1t
Rssolred, That the committee to represent
the interests Of the corporation before Con-
gress be instructed to earnestly protest
anatnaf IA nf
The resolution was agreed to as follows!
Yeas-Messrs. Arrison, Ball, Bates, Dali
ton, L. B. s. Miller, Nalley, sardo, Stewart,
Taylor, TORY and the President-li.
Nays Messrs. Bartlett, Brown, Chase,
Davis, G. W. Miller, Russell and Ruther-
ford.
Mr.. Fowler submitted the following; which
was agreed toi
Whereas this Board appropriated one
hundred and my dollars to replace the worth
less locks on the members desks with good
tumbler locks, and
Whereas, the president Of this Board,
in obedience to said resolution, procured said
locks at fair and reasonable price, Wis $40.
and approved said bill, and
Whereas, the Mayor has declined to pay
said bill, assigning as his reason that he
doubts the authority of the Council to thus
spend money, therefore be II
Rssolped by this Board that the Mayor be
instructed to pay said bill from the contln-
gent fund Of this Board.
The Joint resolution In regard to the sur
yivlng soldiers Of the war of 1879 was
passed.
Mr.. l.. B. s. Miller, from the Committee
on Ways and Means, reported u Joint resolu-
tlan to furnish the assessors with Webb's
Digest; and a bill to fix the salaries OF the
secretaries of the two Boards. Passed.
Also, concurrent resolution to pay Benz.
Severson for services as engineer of the
Washington canal. Rccommltted.
Mr.. Sardo, from the special committee on
the subject, submitted the following report:
Your special committee, TO whom was re-
ferred the subject OF legallzing the Seneca
brown-stonc as n material TO be used for
curbing, flag footways, cutters and street
paving, respectfully report;
Your committee have diligently entered
upon and discharged the duties imposed upon
Il, and upon inquiry find that there are many
dealers, agents, and workers In various de-
scriptlons OF stone, who pronounce the SEN
eca stone as doubtful for curblng, at the
same time declaring that for fngging, gut
tering and street paving, Il viii compare
favorable with that Of any other stone now
In use in Washington.
They assert that the Seneca brown stone is
equal TO the best granite or blue stone now In
use In this District, and that II possesses the
quality Of durability commensurate with the
length Of time which II Is usedgeT
Your committee also learn that II Is the in-
tentlon Of the Seneca Company to increase the
working facilities Of their quarries early In
the spring by employing about five hundred
additional workmen, who, with their fami-
lies, will draw their supplies from our midst,
must insure to the benefit of our traders and
merchants. II Is also reported that the sum
OF 5000, 200 Is annually sent abroad for the
procuration OF stone for corporation and
private uses, the retention of which here
would be perceptlbly and benchclally felt by
the medium classes OF our citizens. Your
committee has also ascertained that the SEN
eca Company does not expect or desire that
the corporation should by legislative action
prohibit the foreign stones from entering
this market, but they do express a wish that
they may be permitted to compete with out
side companies, innsmuch as they claim that
their material can be furnished at from 10
TO 20 per cent. cheaper, at the same time be-
lieying that 1t will compare fnyorably with
the very best stone every introduced In this
District.
In view Of the above facts your committee
would ask leave to submit communication
from well known scientific gentlemen, ad-
dressed to the president of the Seneca Stone
Company, and by him forwarded to this
committee;
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
oFFIoR oT THE ESursRyIs!so ARoHITEcT,
February 8, 1900.
SIR; Yours of this date Is received. In
reply have to say that believe the Seneca
stone Is not only equal but superior to the
North river for tagging. It Is, think, as
durable, and Of such nature that 1t does
not become slippery by wear, as Is the case
with the latter. am not only satisfied with
Il, but would prefer 1t to the North river at
the same price.
As regards its fitness for curblng, paving,
and other similar purposes, ! can see no rea-
son why II should not he used. IL is hard,
durable, and at the same time works freer
than granite or the North river stone. /
take great pleasure In recommending Its use
for tagging, curblng, or any Of the purposes
for which the North river stone Is used.
Very respectfully, A. b. MULLRrT,
Supervising Architect.
John l.. hidIrcli, ss4., President Seneca Stone
Company WdhIngton, D. @.
! fully concur In the above.
EDWARD CLARK,
Architect Capitol Extension.
Your committee therefore report the bill
back without amendment for the Board to
take such action as 1t may deem proper.
The bill legallzing the Seneca stone was
then read the third time and passed.
Mr.. Bates, from the Seventh ward delcgn-