Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-04-27

iest by tie vote, as follows: Yeas-Nessrs
BAKER, Clark, Crocker, knight Larman and
hlcnaios os-6. Nays-Messrs. Fenwick, Lloyd,
tHSS,e; sIs; Morsell, Taloert. and the President
Mr. Moore hoped the Board would not srul-
MY ltseI oy voting against his resolution. thus
recognizing toe assumption that IL has NO right
to can on a subordinate officer for informstson
except through the Mayor. '''''''0i
Mr.. Richards contended that the Canal Board
having ceased 20 exist, the engineer, who was
a subordinate of that board, ceased 10 hxys .
legal existence, and was not the proper person
TO call on for the required information.
Mr.. Mcrsell said that n the Canal Board was
still In existence Mr.. Ssverson was a member
Of 1t. ~ was the proper person 10 cali on.
Mr. Richards said that such n board was
IN existence the Mayor was member of A.. and
was still the proper officer 20 call upon for the
required Information, but that board was not
In existence.
Mr. Moore said that the Cansl Board had
ceased TO exist, they adjourned sane die. first
passing resolution Instructing the Engineer
OF the Canal 10 continue ana complete the work
commenced by HIM.
After further debate. the resolution offered by
by Mr. Moore was adopted by unanimous
vote.
Mr.. Moore called mp the resolution intro
duced al tn last meeting OF the Board py Mr..
NJ horsell.-'.That Ben amin Seve-son. Engineer
OF the Washington Canal, be, and he u hereby
requested 10 examine the bridge recently placed
over Rock creek AZ Il street Lortn, ana report
10 this Board whether OF not the same vas been
constructed in accordance with law, and con-
formally 10 The contract with the Corporation
for the same; ard whether OF not the said
bridge Is a thoroughly substantial, and relI-
able structure" Mr.. Moore contended THAT
this was the first bus mess in order. when long
discussion ensued as to the regular order OF
business under the rules. The Chair decided
the resolution in order; when IL was rejected
Yeas. Messrs. FenwIck, Lloyd, MCCathran,
Moore, Morsell, and Talbert, 6; nays-Messrs
Baker, Clark, Crocker, knight, Larman, Rich
ards and the Preside Mt, (irinder,f
2Mr. Moore introduced the following:
ReSoired. That the Mayor be requested 10 in
form this Board whether paragraph. which
appeared IN one OF the city newspapers two or
three days ago, stating that he has dismissed
the Commissioner OF the Canal on account OF
there being no further occasion for the services
of sald officer. De true or not"
Mr Richards moved to lay the resolution on
tne table, lost-yeas q, nays :. The resolution
was then adopted Yeae-Messrs. Fenwick.
Lleyd, McCathran, Moore, Morsell, Talbert
and the President C6rinder)-7. Eays-Nessrs
Baker, Clark, Crocker, Knight, Lsrman and
Mr.. Fenwlck introduced a resolution re-
questIng the Mayor to inform this Board what
change, fanv, has been made in the mode Of
appointing the officers Of the Corporation and
II any change has taken place, by whom and
for W hat reasons such changes have been made,
and, also, wha. objections, If any, attended the
former or late mode ofapponting the officers OF
the Corporation, and, Also II any officers have
been removed, who they are, and for what
cause they have been removed.
Mr Baker moved 10 lay the resolution on the
Baker, Clark, Cook, Crocker, knight, Larman,
Richards snd the President (Cirinder)-s
Nays-Messrs. Fenwick, Lloyd, McCathran,
Moore. Morsell and Talbert-6.
Mr. Moore introduced a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Improvements to report
a bill prohibiting the Commissioners of I'm.
ing any money of the Corporation, ana that
hereafter they shall certify to the correctness
OF their pay rolls under oath, and that the
Mayor and Register shall pay them by war.
An Ia nf ha
motion OF Mr.. Richards, the resolution was laid
on the table-yeas {, nays q. GSame vote as on
the preceding resolution
Mr.. Clark introduced resolutions for ras
lights and water drains in g. street north from
New Jersey avenue to Fourth street east; both
Of which were referred.
Mr.. Baker introduced resolution instructing
the inspector of sewers, &c., TO examine the
sewers lately Quilt in north A, between First
and Second streets east; also the lateral leading
from SAID sewer INTO an alley In square, 72s
and report what alterations (f any) are neces-
sary TO be mads; also the estimate cost thereof.
passed Several sills from the lower Board
Were referred. Council bill granting Thomas
J. Myers the privilege of erecting frame bath
house adJoinIng has brick building; passe1
Mr.: Forman presented the petition OF John
II. Leonard for water dram; referred Mr.
Cook introduced bill for rellef OF Geo White:
referred Mr.. Crocker presented petition of
property-owners on square 557 for a pump:
referred TO the Mayor. Mr.. knight presen,ed
petition and bill prohibiting the sale OF oysters
referred.
Mr.. Croker. from Finance Committee. 70.
ported favorably on bills appropriating 81 sos
for burIsl of deceased outdoor poor; autho-
rizing the Collector TO make a certain transfer;
Mayor, Register and Water Registrar az sS1e
per annum after June 10th, lets ali of which
were passed. Also. reported adversely on the
resolution instructing the committee before
Congress to urge an amendment OF the charter
aOollsnlng the present ward fund system, and
the resolution was rejected. Also, reported
farorably on bills appropriating $50 TO repair
street northi appropriating s5s5 TO pay def
cheney in appropriation for remodeling the
Registers ONCE; and 10 reimburse David W
Hebn, and correct an erroneous assessment: all
OF which were passed.
Mr.. Richards, from Improvements Commit
tee. reported bills 10 change direction OF an al.
ley in square ig3; to curb, pave. and gutter on
west side OF 2lst street west, between Nj and NJ
streets north; for relief of Cook & O'Day for
grayeling 10th street west; to paw deficiency
for grading North Capitol street. TO Continue
the paving OF 1 street north, from Con nectlcut
avenue 10 18th street west; and 10 legalize attn
Burleu's patent concrete pavement, (amend
ed TO meet tae objections OF the Mayor Henes
sey patent corrugated brick for sewers in this
city;and the Stow foundation pavement: all OF
which were passed, and the Board al midnight
adjourned.
COMMON CoUNCIL.-Presidept Fowler IN the
chair, and all the members present except
Messrs. Nalley and Rutherford
A message was received from the Mayor en-
closing letter from Senator Shermdn. ac-
knoWledglns the receipt OF the resolution of
thanks 10 him for his support OF the railroad
bills. Also, one announcing his approval of
certain acts. Also, one in response 10 the reso.
luton OF inquiry OF the 18th instant i'm regard
10 the quality OF lead used in painting tee Clty
Hail. setting forth thai the lead used was safis.
factory; but 10 satisfy all Interested. MIR Gill
man has been instructed TO furnish ead of the |
Atlantic brand hereafter: that Mr.. Clark The |
architect experimenting the east wing, is salts
fled with the lead used. and that Mr. Chamber. 1
lain. who is doing the work. certifies that N
dawson Co.'S parlor lead is as good as \
any lead in the market Also, enclosing a re-
port on The subject Of paving the streets, from |
Mr.. +: h. Donegan. Superintendent of Streets
DC. The Mayor says that this is a mater /
OF great importance, and as a variety of opin-
ions exist in regard to the kind OF pavement
which should be adopted, L trust the Councu
Will give TO their careful attention" Referred
and ordered 10 be printed,
communication was received from A q
Hail, City Collector in resp one to a resolution
OF the 18th instant, transmitting accounts OF re-
celpts and disbursements OF the Collectors
ONCE, showing receipts, S795.ss7 90; disburse-
ments to the several funds, including receipts
for licenses, &C., amounting to S50,6i2 81: the
same referred.
Also, one from S. X. Bond, Water Register. 4
in answer to a resolution, stating that from his
accession to ONCE TO the 2ith instant, the re.
ceipts of his once have been &2s,s9 "a which
ADDED to the amount of $i,191 ~, collected NV
his predecessor after the Goth Of June last rive
the 'etal amount during the present fiscal year,
S50,UaO C. '