The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-02

LEVI CoURr.-The regular meeting of
the Levy court was held yesterday sfter-
noon. Present nearly all the members, DR..
Nichols, the president, being absent on ac-
count OF official duties.
In q communication TO the court, DR..
Nichols advises that no action should be
taken In regard to the dismissal OF J. 9.
Lloyd,a teacher In one OF the colored schools.
A petition having been read from Mr..
Lloyd,
DR.. Rowland doubted whether the court
had any Jurisdiction over tho commissioners,
aud offered an order that the question Of the
extent Of jurisdlctlon and control OF the
court over the board Of commissioner Of
schools be referred to the attorney OF the
court for his opinion, which was adopted.
The petition Of Mr.. Lloyd was referred TO
the committee on schools.
The following were referred; Petition for
the rebuilding OF the bridge over Rock creek,
at Argyle Mills. Petition Of 8. II. Taylor, for
services as coroner's Juror four times prior
to 1850. Communication from Mayor
Bowen In answer to the resolution OF the
board asking for copies Of webb's Digest.
Petition asking for the construction Of
road, commencing at tho eastern terminus
Of New York avenue, continuing in same d.
rectlou one mile, TO within $50 feet Of the
Baltimore aud Ohio railroad, near Had
docks Hill, thence parallel With tho road TO
District line. Petition Of Georgetown
Scheutzen Vereln, having asked remission
Of flue Imposed on II. Kaiser for selling
liquor at the feste Of the Vercin. Petition
Of 7. Magruder In relation to liquor
license. I'D.
Mr.. Shepherd, from the committee Of A.
nance, reported ordinance providing for pay
ing the courts proportion for repairing
and placing the books aud papers OF re-
corder Of deeds In order. Mr.. 8. stated that
the total cost would be about 1880. Passed.
Also, presented communication from
the register Of wills with account Of ex-
penses, with order that the treasurer pay the
courts proportion. Adopted.
Mr.. Rowland, from the Committee on
Primary Schools, said that the last meeting
of the commissioners ofschools was attended
by two members Of the committee, who
wcro highly gratined at the manner In
which the board transacted business. He,
with Mr.. Gordon, had also visited some OF
the schools over the Eastern branch, and he
had since visited schools 10 the northwestern
part Of the county. He had found them do
Ing well, and was highly pleased with them;
but he noticed that additional teachers and
school facilities were wanted. He urged
that II the number of schools was increased
the country round about the city would be-
come more improved, and members Of Con-
gress, on taking rural rides, would SEQ less
barren wastes than formerly, and we would
hear less Of the projects TO remove the capt.
tai. He also spoke Of many property. holders
being unable, BY reason Of losses during the
war, to pay their taxes, and thought that
Congress would aid tho court. He offered a
resolution, which was adopted, compliment
Ing the school board on the manner In which
/ fhav drnvarna1 than nj I'M thar, IN
seats within the bar.
Mr.. Shepherd presented an ordinance pro-
hiblting the sale Of spurious liquors within
half a mile Of any public school-house or the
Soldiers Homo, under q penalty Of flne OF
800 and thirty days imprisonment. Mr.,
s. explained that there were two or three
shanties where liquor is sold to old soldiers,
and little children even have been made
drunk.
Mr.. Brown moved to make 1t apply to .hc
whole county.
Mr.. Plant thought the amendment would
do no good, for they could not stop the sale
of liquors. He was, however, In favor Of the
bill of Mr.. s.
Mr.. Shepherd moved to refer the bill to
the Committee on Police, as he wished bill
which would eGcctually put an end to tho
sale OF liquor In the localities named; which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Shepherd moved that during the pres
ent mouth no licenses for the sale OF liquol
be Issued, unless with the written consent oil
two members Of the committee; adopted.
Mr.. Brown, from the Committee on Claims
reported adversely on petition Of 8. Ii. Tay
Tor for pay as Juror; report adopted.
Mr.. Rowland offered an order that tn,
clerk arrange with the Recorder Of Deeds TO
u list OF transfers Of property not later thar
January 18th Of each year, provided that h'
shall furnish these transfers at price no
exceeding that paid by the corporation
Passed.
Mr.. Rowland also offered q resolution au
thorizing the surveyor to make a map Of tn
county, showing the location Of all roads
school-houses and other places Of interest
After some discussion the resolution wa
adopted, as also resolution looking to tn
printing Of such map.
Also, resolution setting forth that II Is I'm
portant the ordinances should be In conve
uient form, aud providing for the appoint
ment Of q committee to digest, arrange an
supply defects In the existing ordinances @
the Levy Court, preparatory for submissio
to the court for reconsideration and readoI
tion, with such amendments aud addition
as the court shall deem advisable and expo
dent for the better government and proteC
ton of the persons and property of the pee
pie Of the county of Washington. Adopted
EMessrs. Rowland Garden aud Tenney wer
appointed the committee.
Mr.. Rowland also offered ordinance pre-
vldlng for amending the license laws so a
; to authorize semi-annual liquor license,
; expiring In October and April. Considera
ton postponed until next meeting.
, Mr.. Burr called attention 10 the fact tina
several roads, the expenses Of which George
town Is cbargeable with, are Of no benefit T.
that city.
On motion Of Mr.. Shepherd, the subJcc
: was referred TO the Committee on Improve
ments, with power to relieve Georgetown q
the expense Of certain Of them II correct.
Mr.. Burr offered resolution that th
county surveyor open the old road leadln
from Seventh street to Lincoln ayenu,
Adopted.
Adjourned.