Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-11

and proceed TO consider the regular business and
the same week to meet and consider the Mayor
nominations. he made this proposal in good faith,
and would be here If he was alive and well, on any
M. Quick seconded the motion, and said he, too,
Mr. Cor molly said these gentlemen might keep faith
but others of the six would not agree.
Mr.. Gulek said well, here are two, who with the
eight would make ten, which was more than
Mr.. CONNOLLY ON "THE DETECTION" OF Nh.
Mr. Connolly said, yes, but there was detection on
what he called spSe d.fectios Of Mr. Crosser now
;hs Of the minority :; vs s ;Ss
wishes OF the majority The gentlemen Mr. Crocker)
did not iPesd Tor any Of the ssven WIG
Mr.. cRockTR's BoMBsHELL no. .
Mr.. Croker replied as warmly, defending his
and saying he did net pretend to act for the
tons Of sufficient Importance to block all legislation
Of No one was responsible FOR his course here but
himself and be cared no more for the opinion of the
any other citizen Of washington This blocking Of
important legislation Was not manly. nor was it in
accordance with reason or common sense.
Mr.. McCaihran said he would ROT in his eat before
ess
S wsn n ted
tIihing discussions here He not to be dictates
way to domination; but il the majority would meet
him in eonciliatory spirit, and would yield por-
CROUCH to talk o. compromise.
TREATY OF PEACE.
pshed the object he contemplated. -Four Of the mi
nority of in this board bad agreed To- come here
day week ii next Monday night was devoted 20 the
regular busine and he was willing TO accept this
would, therefore, accept the agreement, and would
not withdraw the resolution.
Mr.. Chase submitted resolution allowing Morsell
Bearing to erect bay Windows four feet from the
house; sornss Of 18th and street,. sSoptsd a~ brick
inn r. Connolly presented petition Of 0ohsn pray
erence to his claims for beds tedding; &C Tor the
allow % tsRe Copies the ssree sft he be
Mr.. STEWART WANTS COMMITTEES OF INvKsrIGA-
Mr.. Stewart introduced the following:
w w ht,eas; the late Commissioner of the Fourth
ing agreed to approve certain assessments Tor the
construction Of sewer in 4th street west; and
the Of sfO for his approval Of the assessment,
When, at the tame time, the work had been done
has nominated Crane for the position Of Water
Registrar subject TO the approval of this board and
fill the offices of the corporation Therefore, resolved
that special committee Of three members Of this
facts relation to the matter Of C and to inquire
INTO his moral and financial fitness for the respons
Die position OF Water Registrar"
RATHER PERSONAL.
II
the latter defending the character of Mr. Crane aud
wh oeS % ne
call character" saying they make excellent wait
terstic Of ter laure adding thar II Was anfar
tunate there are enough of this class in che First
Ward to entitle them to representative in this
Mr. Stewart replied At length, severely criticisng
card of Mr.. Crane, which he characterized as sour
t fii9ns and said he had the statement Mr. Crane
hoped Sond S
that be- re u morning paper sg ms last Mex he said
ssy.,isn e the eolG5ea race; He Mr.; Cross
he could not use him as tool, had given him up.
did no. believe him to Be e. go0sa friend Of re
Moore Mr.. GSick, X or Mr.. Meoathran. e'p'An
tom Of MN 2 n this nj 1h repa
so well-known, and which could not DO damaged
TnE REsoTui1oS AMENDED AND FIssED.
MT M0Sfe moved e strike assS Spt AL EXCEPT the in
Mr.. Connolly favored that Course
MI: Hine moved 70 rdd Provided that no evidence
Portunity being given MT. Craze to appear before
the Committee and cross examine any person upon
Ss I as s@spdeS
IVES agreed to.yeas s nays Messrs; Baker, DAVIS,
expense shall be incurred in the investigation:
women Christian ssOeistion asking for medicines
Mr. Moore submitted a concurrent resolution
Of each board, be appointed TO count and destroy,
coupons Of the bonds Which have been paid
by the city Register and that the said committee also
ten year bonds which have not been issued and Also
the plate or plates from which they were printed,
acts in pursuance to iSis resolution Adopted. '"
"A, Ais1 INTRODUCE t 6i prSyidng for the rcdemp
apprOprlates ~
first National Bank to the credit Of the sinking
bonds to the 81 a as
ment of the tsid bonds. 1t provide. that in order
public notice in some daily paper Of the desire OF the
corporation to redeem the said bonds, and at the
sane in order to ascertain what amount Of discount
1fey h w ALLOW te The corporation IN
Mayer shall in all cases give preference to the offers
Rs act f si ST % Go s I %
bonds and the placing them in possession OF the City
until they shsli have been destroyed or otherwise
disposed OF by order OF the Councils. Ordered to be
OVERLAPPING THE SURVEYOR.
mir Crossman introduced a resolution Ieciting that
ef City las
rate therefore resolved that the Mayor be requested
the number of cubic yards OF grading and the mum
o M anal sa. S ed
Iequested to report the result to this board with
Mr.. Stewart offered substitute. that Gen Michler
have the surveys made. upder his direction
The resolution and substitute were referred 10
committee on improvements.
Mr.. Crossmsn presented petition OF John Conner
for q sewer TO drain his premises; referred.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
On motion Of Mr. Croker, the rules were
pended, and the nominations Of b. Ii Swaziland and
William Dixon, Commissioners OF the Canal
under the act Of Congress, were unanimously con-
hrmed.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr.. McCathran presented petition for n water
main on 18th street; also, protest against I'M
provement -on street; both of which were
ierred.
Mr. Baker, from drainage committee. reported
bills to tile instead Of brick in the construction
OF certain sewers also, to construct in 18th
street cast both of which were passed.
MIR. Davis introduced bill granting permission to
T A. Brown TO erect two frame buildings; passed.
Adjourned.
Board of Common Council.
Mr.. Pope, President pro tenn, in the chair, and
all the members present except Messrs Gaines,
Lewis and Holden. Councilman Mccoy opened with
prayer.
message was received from the Mayor enclosing
account Of X. q. Lineweayer, Apothecary tor the
ent Of Streets. &C, for grading and graveling w
street, S2CG; referred.
AMENDMENT TO TAX BILL,
Mr. Murray offered Joint resolution allowing all
abatement of ~ per cent taxes to November 18th,
and per cent. to December LIST, and also providing
that all bills approved by the Auditor and payable
in hall ha fort IA in