Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-26
GEORGETOWN.



with the request OF several members OF the
Boards OF Aldermen and Common Council. the
Mayor called SPECIAL meeting Of the Councils
last evening 70 take action for the TEN porary
supply for the htgh-eervice with water, rem
dered neces sary by the breaking Of the forcing
pump al the aqueduct bridge; also, 10 provide
for an alteration in the grade Of Water street.
SO as TO conform 10 the elevation OF the bridge
about TO be erected. The Mayor enclosed two
communications In his message 20 the Boards
from Colonel Same, one in reference to the
s'oppsge OF the water engine that supplies
Georgetown Heights with Potomac water,
stating that II will take several days 70 make
the necessary repairs; that Georgetown Heights
will be deprived OF Potomac Water after the
the steam fire CINE .'Henry Addison" be con.
nectsd with the high and low service, aud for
a few days used as a force pump. The other
communication was IN reference TO X street
bridge, and Col. Samo says il the bridge be
built 10 conform TO the present grade OF Water
street there will be a Roadway OF nine feet
three inches between ordinary high water and
the under side of the superstr cture of the
bridge; and In order that there may be a head
way OF twelve feet, as requested by the Presp-
dent OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
Eany, II will be necessary to raise the grade #
WAFER street two feet nine inc hes
Board of Aldermsn.-rhe communication OF
the Mayor inclosing hose OF Cot Same were re-
csiSed from the Board Of Comm IN Council.
ith reference to the communication from Col.
Samo concerning the higa- service reservoir,
Mr.. Hill stated that subsequently TO Its recap
lion by the Mayor il formation had been re-
ceived that by Saturday ali deficiency Of water
would be supplied by the repair of the forcing
engine, and therefore no action on tina, subject
was ne cessary. The commune alton was laid
on the table The comm unication in reference
to the street bridge was then taken up, when
Mr.. 1homas moved Its reference TO loint %.
lect committee OF the two Boards, which mo-
tion was discussed at some length. Finally a
resolution, offered py Mr.. Davis, was Adopted
which sets forth "that with view to the utmost
extension OF the trade Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal. the authorities OF this town will
cooperate with the city Of Washington, by the
graduation Of the streets to adopt them 10 the
requirements OF X street bridge In its recon-
structioD, suited to the wants of the canal com.
pany." The lower Board also adopted il after
appending an amendment in the following
words:-'Namely. that there may be a head
way OF eleven feet between ordinary high water
and the underside OF the superstructure of said
bridge, as requested by the President of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company Upon
its re-commitment to the Board OF Aldermen,
the amendment was non.concurred in and
committee OF conference asked for, which be.
ing agreed TO the conference was held and the
amendment OF the lower Board was concurred
in after striking out feet and inserting IL feet
The resolution as amended was then adopted
by both branches Of the Councils. Council
resolution repeating the ordinance providing
for the office Of Street Commissioner was re.
jected, after spirited debate, by a tie vote. as
follows: Yeas-Messrs. Davis, Hill, and Bro
paush Nays Messrs. Peck. (Recorder, }
urging Congress TO make an appropriation for
the completion OF the Washington Aoueduct
was passed. Adjourned.
CommsH Council.-The Chair read the call Of
the Mayo for special meeting of the Boards,
Inciosing communications Of Col. Samo above
referred 10, and the papers were referred to the
Board OF Aldermen. Mr.. Ramsburg presented
resolutions urging upon Congress the impor-
lance Of speedily making an appropriation for
the completion of the Washington Aqueduct
and appointing DIR. Charles H. Cragn to con.
vega copy of said resolutions to the proper
committees in Congress. passed. Mr. English
introduced an ordinance repeating the ordi.
nance for appointment Of a Street CommIs-
sioner, which, after remarks by Mr.. Shoe
maker IN opposition TO the measure and by
Messrs. English and Clements in its favor, was
passed. Aldermen's resolution IN reference to
conforming grade OF Water and Green streets
10 the requirements of X street bridge in its re.
construction, with view to admit the passage
OF boats trading on the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, was read. Mr.. Collins thought the res
olution rather indefinite, and moved an amend.
ment specify ing that there shall be a head way
OF eleven feet between ordinary high water
and the under side of X street bridge. which
was agreed TO, and the resolution passed. he
Board Of Aldermen having refused 10 con.
cur In the amendment, this board adhered
TO the same. and requested a COMM tee of con.
ference; and Messrs. Collins, Ramsburg and
Shoemaker were appointed on said committee
on the part OF this board. The committee OF
confert nee recommended striKing out eleven
feet from the amendment and inserting twelve
feet; which was agreed TO, and the board ad
Journed sine die.
SERENADRs.-The newly elected Mayor AL
dermen, and member of the Board of Comno on
Council were visited al their residences AN a
seTeEaded last evening by their friends whC
had procured the services of the HOLY Hill
Band for that purpose. Each of the gentlemen
visited mace speeches thanking their friend
Tor their support In the recent election with
the exception of Henry ID. Cooke. Esq, VIII
was absent, but the hosp 'allties OF the nous,
were dispens ed in good STYLE by Mrs Cook
After The visits to the above parties all hand
repaired TO the Market Hall, where a bountifu
collation. had been provided by the successful.
candidates. The suostantiaIs were ATTENDED
TO, and the party quietly dispersed.
Auction SALE or CoAL.-rhe first of So
ries OF monthly sales OF Cumberland coal al
auction by Gleason Il Glenn, came off th
morning at Kay Docks al III o'clock. ThomaS
bowling au ctioneer. Ten thousand tons wer+
put up, 10 arrive and he delivered 10 purcha-
sers before April Isl. $50 tons were sold a.
Si33 per ton, 900 tons at ~ IS: and $50 tons a
Si.i5. The purchasers were from New York
city and Reading, Pa.
AN OLD NIsIToR.-The steamer Express
Captain Nickle, plying between the Disiric'
ports and Baltimore. made her first appearance.
mence ment OF the winter season, having re
sumed her regular trips.
TIE WATEk SCPPLY.-The repairs on the
piston 10 the water pressure engine supplying
the high service reservoir. and located under
the Aqueduct bridge. Will probably be CON-
pieted by Monday next. and as the engineer III
charge thinks there Is sufficient water in III,
reservoir 10 last till that time there will be nc
occasion TO use the steamer Henry Addison.
RIVER ERoNT.-Cleared-S Virginia
Drew, and John Gibson. Winters, for Me-
York, with cargoes of flour