Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-31


zette signed Pisistratus of whom hef%sail he
had never before heard Various suggestions
as to the distinguishing characteristics Of the
original Pisistratus were made by gentlemen Oh
the stage, and if that popular and; crafly.old
Athenian had been present and heard himself
represented, at one time as Aristides the Just
and at another as Eratostratus the burner Of
the Ephesian temple, he would have been puz7
zled as much about his personal identity as
ever Rip Van Wrinkle was, and as much out Of
humor as he was when the Alcmaeonidac drove
him into exile.
Judge Sinclair was then called for and re-
ponded in few remarks, after which the meet
ing adjourned.
CITY CoUNcu.-A called meeting of the
City Council was held last night for the pur-
pose of hearing the report Of the special COM
mittee to whom had been referred u resolution
inquiring into the expediency of purchasing an
additional steam fire engine for the use Of the
fire department For official proceedings, in
Guiding the report, see another column.
Board Of aldermen. In the chamber Of the
Board of Aldermen all the members except one
were present. butas usual, the number OF spec.
tators was exceedingly limited. Tho report Of
the committee on the new steam fire engine,
recommending that the Fire Wardens be au-
thorized to purchase new engine hose car
rage and hose, and resolution directing the
Auditor to issue tax certificates to parties ad
vancing money for the payment of the same,
adopted by the Common Council, were received
from that board and their action concurrcd i'll
without any debate, and after some other un-
important business, transacted without discus
sion, the board adjourned.
C1nn,oa C1uncH-All the members except
one were present, and the attendance Of specta
tors was about as large as usual The report
of the committee on the new fire engine and il
resolution respecting the manner of raising
funds for the payment of the same having been
adopted,
Mr.. Massey wanted to know why the report
of the spccial Committee OF the Board to whom
had been referred the petition OF the AieXan-
dria and Fredericksburg railroad company for
right of way through the city, which had pass
ed the Common Council, had. mot been sent to
the Board Of Aldermen, and was surprised that
the clerk should have allowed it to remain i'll
his possession so long
business to be sent from one Board to the other
by 4 member, and that when this report was
made the other Board had adjourned.
Mr. Massey did not think the Chair without
fault in the matter; .,:
Mr. Smoot-l wish the gentleman to explain
HIMSELF do not understand.
Mr. Massey-Read the rule Mr. Clerk. The
Clerk read the 7th join rule, which requires
resolutions, &c, adopted in one Board TO be
transmitted to the other by the hands Ola
member.
The Chair thought the rule sustained his &C
ton
Mr.. Masscy-I, Mr.. President, have great
respect for you, but will hold you to the re-
sponsibility Of your duty as presiding officer
Mr.. Shinn stated that the report was a re-
port of Council committee merely, and one
with which the Aldermen had nothing to do.
lie held that the Chair was right in not send
ing it to the Aldermen.
The Chair said he might have committed an
error but he did not sec why SO much ado
should be made about it.
Mr.. Massey held the Chairs last remark to
be subject to exception. Tie had no right to
criticise the remarks Of any member when such
remarks were within the bounds Of parliament
airy law lie thought the Chair had been I'M
kind to him.
Mr. Massey continued the debate, urging that
this railroad would require but 10 acresat most,
in passing around the town, this at $500
Der acre would be but $5,Op0, and yet $3O,OOO
was askeltor the right of passage way.
Was there mouse in some obscure corner
that is to nulify the wishes Of IS out Of every
hundred business men Of this city. lie did not
mean any personal allusiOn, he was above that
lie asked the opponents Of the bill to show the
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through. lie cited many prosperous cities
through which railroads passed, noting especi-
ally Wilmington which with Il railroad going
through it had grown from 1000 population to
GU,UtN.
Mr.. Wheat asked leave 10 interrupt. ...,'
The Chair said that the whole debate was
out Of order there was nothing before Council:
| He had only permitted Mr.. Massey to proceed
because the latter had said the Chair was IN
| kind to him.
MIR. Massey-Is there anything before Coun-
ell.
The Chair-No Sir
Then move that the charter which recently
passed the City Council and which has now
passed one branch of the Legislature be sub
mitted to the vote OF the people Of this city
The Chair-Gentlcmen you have heard the
motion.
MIR. Shim-hr. President, as thus motion
would probably give rise to debate and members
may not wish to remain | move the Council do
now adjourn.
Mr.. Massey will not say word
Mr.. Shinn-But the motion will give rise to
delate.
MIR. Massey-Thcn all who are opposed, ;
IA little confusion here arose.
A Membcr-Is.a motion to adjourn debat-
able.
The Chair-It is not; there is, however, con-
siderable business upon the Presidents table.
Mr.. Massey have certainly the right to
make an inquiry?
The Chair-Certainy.
MIR. Masscy-Then wish to ask if those
who vote to adjourn will not be those who are
opposed to the motion to submit the charter to
the people. Mr.; shinn-No Sir. lie hoped
all who favored the motion would vote against
adjournment.