The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-10

and sub-assistant teachers, which are and
may be authorized by law, and to change
the same at pleasure, TO prescribe the course
Of studies, and the text books to be used In
unless by vote Of two thirds Of the men,
bers Of the Board; that II shall DO the duty
of the said Board Of Trustees 10 make such
bylaws, rules and regulations for the man
agement Of the schools as they may decm
necessary and proper, and TO abrogate the
same at pleasures TO hx the time and man.
ner Of school examinations and promotions;
to select annually one Of their number from
each school district who shall be . commit
tee Of examiners for the examination Of
teachers. II shall also be their duty In con-
junction with the superintendent TO estab-
fish teachers institute, to meet semi-an-
nually under such rules and regulations as
they may deem best adapted 10 Increase the
efficiency OF the public schools; and to defray
the expenses therefor, the Board Of Trustees
shall annually furnish 10 the City Councils
estimates Of the amount which may be re-
quired, and Il shall be the duty Of the two
Boards to make provision for the payment
Of the same.
Section third enacts that the compensa.
ton OF the principals Of the Male Grammar
schools OF the First and Third districts shall
be at the rate Of $4,000 each per annum;
that the compensation Of each Of the sub
assistant teachers shall be at the rate Of $3.50
per annum, and the compensation OF the
treasurer Of public schools shall be at the
rate Of $500 per annum, and he shall give
such bond as Is now prescribed by law.
All acts or parts OF acts Inconsistent with
the provisions OF this act be, and they are
hereby, repealed.
Mr.. Clark also offered bills to erect brick
school-house In the Fourth school district,
square 327, between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets west, and D and Z streets south, In
lot now owned by the Corporation. Passed.
Also, favorably reported on Joint resolu-
ton In reference to selection Of sites for the
erection Of school buildings. 1t provides for
the appointment Of a committee OF two mem
bers Of the Board Of Aldermen and two mem
bcrs Of the Board Of Common Council and
four members Of the Board Of School Trus-
tees to select the sites, &c. The bill was
passed.
An act to establish scientific high and
normal school was referred and made the
special order at the next meeting.
Bill making an appropriation OF 1895 for
medals for scholars Of the public schools and
bill authorizing the employment Of an addi-
tional music teacher were passed.
Mr.. Baker introduced an act granting ad-
ditional compensation to the tax clerk-re.
| turned from the Board of Common Council
soas to make Mr.. Morgan's appropriation
$3.50 instead Of $500; and adding an addl-
tional section to allow Benz. N. Needs, late
book keeper, $3.50, and like sum TO Mr.. A.
E. Newton, late Mayors clerk, for extra
services performed by them during the past
year. The amendments were all con-
CURED In.
Bill defining certain wood and coal dis.
tricts was again discussed, but owing to the
lateuess Of the hour further consideration
was postponed.
At 1880 o'clock the Board adjourned.
Board OF Common Council.
The Board met at the usual hour, with the
president (Josoph Williams, csq.) In the
| chair.
The Chair submitted an account from the
apothecary Of the Fourth ward to the quar-.
ter ending June 80, 1869; which was referred
to the Committee on Health.
Tho Chair laid before the Board q commu.
nicatlon from the city surveyor In answer Ia
a resolution of the Cd inst, relating to the
survey Of the grading of Eighth street west
and the Boundary. The surveyor states that
1t Is impossible to make au estimate In cases
of this kind without having made surve,
and profile Of the street prior to grading
lie states, however, that he has arrived at ar
approximate estimate Of 25,7l4 cubic yard
Of grading at Az cents, making total cos
of 80, T2S.53.
Also, from the city surveyor, relating L
the cost Of grading and gravellng stree
north, from Fifteenth street west to Boun
Diary street, submitted the following esti
ing, s2,170.6i; total, a, 140.s9. Referred L
the Committee on Improvements.
Also, q communication from the superin
tendent OF streets, sewers, &C., In relation Il
the Fourth street sewer In answer to reso
luton Of the Board of July 20, In which b,
states that the contractors have not com
piled with their contract, and that at thre,
different places he has caused shafts or ex
cavatlons to be made so as to show the sewe
at these points, where he finds only on,
course of brick instead Of. two above tn,
centre Of the sewer, showing conclusivcl,
an attempt at fraud by those engaged In III
construction. Referred to the Committe,
on Drainage.
Mr.. Taylor asked the suspension of tn,
rules, In order to present bill to change thu
boundary line between Rock creek and Cana
wood and coal measuring districts. Passed
Also, a bill granting certain privileges tc
Jacob Frank and George Lane. Referred
Mr.. Hall presented bill abolishing tn
Offices of assistant harbor-master and cana
commissioner. Referred.
Also, bill to grade and gravel Twelfth
street west. Passed.
Also, a resolution to establish board o
survey for the city. Referred.
Mr.. Hatton offered resolution requesting
the Mayor to furnish information relating
to the colored schools, as asked for In
resolution adopted by the Board on the 12t
of July. Passed.
Also, a bill to regulate the duties Of tn
scavengers. Referred.
Also, moved to amend the bill to explor
Rock Creek, Potomac, and Eastern branch
by striking out the clause appropriating IS
to defray the expenses of the committee.
Mr.. Browne presented the petition Of job
Scott, asking remuneration for the loss of
horse by falling through bridge spannin
the canal at Four and-a-half street. RI
ferred.
Also, presented petition of Hayward
sawtellc, and Fisher, relating to night-soi
accompanied by resolution. Referred.
Also, a petition of Mcssrs. Haincs & CO
Referred.
Mr. Holmes offered resolution rcquestin
, the Beard of Aldermen to return to TIL
Board, the resolution relating to the appoin
ment Of committee of seven to explore tn
manufacturing sites on the Potomac rive
sc. Laid on the table.
, Mr.. Holden presented resolution r,
, questing the city surveyor to modify an
lessen the grade on Sixth street east, b.
tween b street north and Massachusetts, ave
nue.. Referred.
Also, a bill to authorize the erection an
lighting of lamps In certain localities. Re
ferred.
Also, bill to grade First street cast froI
d north TO the Boundary. Referred.
Also, a petition for the lighting of Mort
Capitol street to Seventh street cast. RI
, ferred.
Mr.. Tinney presented petition of jaime
| ii. Wheat and others. Referred.
Mr.. Holden presented a petition OF job
A. Stewart and others. Referred.
. Mr.. Boyd presented the petition of job
, Colson asking the privilege to erect q lin
, kiln, accompanied by a resolution grantin
the privilege. The resolution was PASSED.
Mr.. Williams offered Joint resoutio
: providing that the city surveyor shall rende
Z certain measurements before any bill sha
) pass for the improvement of any street. R,
: ferred.
Mr.. Williams also offered the following
which was passed:
: WheIeas a bill Is pending In Congress
pave PennsylyaniA avenue with Nicholson @
other Improved pavement and whereas 1t 1
s believed to be OF great Importance that sue
: bill shall become law at the next session {
| | Congressi and whereas such improvement, Il
gether with the construction OF a new marke
, house, the cleaning out OF the pestiferou
! canal, the deepening OF the river channel, an
! the general paving and besutifying OF tn