Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-15

as to cause him to mention 1t to several mcnl-
bers of the last Board of Aldermen. one Of
whom requested him to put his plan OF i'm
provement in form, and he 1.-THE member would
see that it should be exhibited to the Board
the following night, before they took final action
on the CluSs PLAN He said shat upon this re-
quest and representation he devoted all his
time that day and best part OF the night and
completed the drawing only in time to be ready
for the meeting of the Board. When he made
known to the member that his, request had
been complied with and he had the draw lngs
ready to exhibit as soon as recess was taken,
he (Mr. W. was. then told that it WAS too
late, as the whole matter would go over to the
next Council, when he would have IN oppor-
tunity of exhibiting the plan. lie said that he
then asked why spend two hundred and fifty
dollars of the public money for a plan that the
future Council might reject: the reply was that
| it was due Mr.. CluSs that lie should be COM
| ncnsatcd for his drawings. Mr. W. said that
| feeling he had been treated badly he went to
the member after the adjournment and showed
him the plan and how much time and trouble
it must have taken to get it up. Then the
member expressed his regret at not attordlng
an opportunity for its exhibit 10 the Board, as
he was favombly impressed with it, Such Ell.
courarcment with that from others caused
him to present the plan to this Board, and ask
for committee to examine it, which was done,
and that committee reported tavorably and re-
commended the adoption OF certain resolutions
which passed this Board and were sent TO the
Common Council which had seen proper to
lay the whole subject on the table without ex-
animation, and sent to Us in lieu thereof the
resolution now pending. He (Mr. W. said
that he had no ambition for any notoricty that
may be attached to this matter, nor any de,
signs on the public, funds, but was actuated
solely from desire to aid in protecting the IN
tcrcss and welfare of the people OF this city.
| he resolution was then: on motion 81 Mr..
Underwood: laid on the table.
Mr. Underwood said that by the rc>"n-
ton adopted by the Board OF Aldermen AZ
pointing Il joint committee to reconsider the
plans for the Market House. that committed
was composed Of but three members. lie
thought it would give more general SltiSac-
ton if each ward were represented on that
committee, but dScaimel amy desire to have
his name placed upon if, his only wish being Ia
secure harmony and prevent any cauSS inr Ill
feeling that might be created by excluding amy
portions of the citizens from representation III
matter that was Of such general interest.
Mr. French agreed with the views oI N!r.
Underwood. and ON motion Of Mr. Cor<c the
committee was enlarged to Die member IRON
each ward
The Board then went into joint meeting with
the Common Council after which it ALI burned.
WAsIIISGToN ITEMS AT Washington solllc
time since the Police Court fined restaurant
keeper fifty dollars and costs for refusing to sell
man refreshments because he was colOrcl. -
An appeal was made to 4 higher Court which
has just affirmed the Judgment 1t the Police
Court in the case.
The funeral of Sister Felix, of tn order 1t
the Sisters of Charity, who died on " edneSday
evening, took place Yesterday morning from
Providence Hospital. The deceased was abort
thirty years of age, and died OF consumption.
f. A. Mccartney, late disbursing clerk 1t the
Postofice Department, is sinking so rapidly
that no hope is entertained Of his recovery. lie
has been removed from thu insane asylum tc
his home in the city.
Washington is now blessed with iva w"IaI
franchise associations, each claiming 10 Ir' the
association par excellence
\ petition from citizens of Washington Az.
Georgetown has bccu presented, through 'oy:
Cooke, to the Legislative Assembly. asklll: ;'I'
for the Piedmont and Potomac Railroad.
The jury in the case Of DR.. Scptimus /. Shut
man, charged with causing the death of llenrict
Ia Paddon by administering poison i'll cndcavor
ing to cause IN abortion on the deceased. have
found the prisoner guilty Of manSlanghtcr y
new trial has been asked for