Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-05
LOCAL NEWS.


Board of Ah1epmm-Mr Simpson called
the Board to order and stated that the special
business requiring the action of Council was to
transfer to the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund the $4,000 insurance money now in the
hands of Council. The time had arrived tor
action. The fall season was already here, and
the fall Of the autumn leaves warns us that
what is to be done must be done promptly.
Unless We speedily provide market house for
the people we may expect their excavations. Ii
the work were commenced now it might be un-
der roof by cold weather, and the workmcn
could labor within the walls, fitting up the in
terror for the use of Council, and perhaps have
it ready by Christmas. The committee had
made all arrangements to build at once, 4 and
asked the transfer of this money. If the-plans
as adopted did not meet the views of all, be,
for one, was willing to make a sacrifice Of his
personal wishes Tor the good Of the greater
number.
Mr.. Corse presented petition from uumer-
Gus citizens Of the Sd Ward. which he asked
to have read and referred.
The President stated that as this was Il meet
ing called for q special purpose it would be bet
ter if the petition could be presented at the
regular meeting in course, which would be
next week.
Mr.. Markell seconded this suggestion, and
the petition was withdrawn.
Mr.Janney offered resolution that the Com
mittee ON Public Property be instructed to pro-
vide suitable place of meeting for the Council.
Mr.. Markell said that the passage OF this
resolution was necessary, because the use OF the
rooms at present occupied by Council was re
CURED by the society 10 whom they belonged.
1t was necessary to have some room Of which
Council could have the exclusive use. The
resolution was adopted.
The Board concurrcd in the action Of the
lower Board, turning over the insurance money
to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
Mr. Corse reofered the petition he had present
ed at an earlier hour He thought as 4 matter Of
respect to the petitioners it should be, at least,
read. He moved that it be referred to a special
committee. ...
There was no second TO this motion
The President The motion Of the gentle
man FROM the Sd Ward has no second. y
Mr.. French said as q matter Of respect to the
petitioners he would second the resolution Of
Mr. Corse.
The petition was read, stating that asa very
large and injudlcous expenditure OF money Was
contemplated, the signers asked that cheap
house be constructed on the site of the old
structure and another on or near King street, in
the 4th Ward.
Mr.. Corse said tllat.the signers Of this petit
ton REPRESENTED property worth, at least, L
million of dollars lie thought them entitled
to a respectful hearing. The petition was re-
ierred to a special committee consisting OF
Messrs. Corse, Januey, French and Seaton.
Mr. French presented the petition Of VIM.
H. Padgett, asking the refunding of special
tax paid by him as agent for the sale Of sewing
machines. He represented that he was not an
agent, but purchased those machines as he did
any other goods he held for sale.
MIR. Markell thought it would be best to re-
fer this matter to committee. tic was OPP
posed to irregular proceedings as ! precedent.
Mr. French-"But this is SO nauifestly
right" Other parties had refused to pay this
special tax but Mr.. Padgett had paid it to
avoid any quarrcls, and it certainly ought to be
refunded.
Mr.. Markell reiterated his objections, and the
petition was referred.
The Board concurred in the resolution to ap-
propriatc 5000 month to pay the school
teachers and there being no other business, ad
journed.
Common CJuucH-The members ere slow
in assembling and the Board was not called to
order until some time after the h our for meet
ing Il o clock, appointed by the rule.
The President said that this meeting had
been convened at the request Of the members
of the sinking fund commission, who were
charged with the erection Of the Market House.
Mr. Evans was thcrcupon called to the chair,
and
Mr.. Shinn reported that after delay the COM
missioncrs had negotiated for the sale of the
Orange stock at $4,000. This with the
$4,000 insurance are ample to meet all the
expense The work could be begun next week
: if the $40, 900 Insurance now on special deposit
were turned over to the commissioners. n re-
solution to that effect was adopted.
Mr.. Beach, by unanimous consent, introduc-
cd u resolution providing for turning over
blamed that this was not IN additional expense
as the money had already been provided for
1t was merely intended for convenience in order
that the salaries Of the teachers might be paid
regularly, and that the operation of the school
system just begun hi ght not be hindcred.
Mr. Hopkins explained that the sum was al
ready estimated and levied for $4,000, hay
iug been fixed early in the year on the estimate
Of the school board, AZ the total share OF the
expense Of the public school to be borne by tho
city
Mr.. Clagctt asked that the resolution be
read for information
1t was adopted with but one no.
Mr. Shinn said that he had been informed
tn:C llc T1lrluOnlC tASSOClillOu NUuiu ucCu tiltH
hall now used by the City Council every night
this winter; on this account it would be neces-
sary to seek another location. y resolution for
committee to procure room was soon after
received from the Aldermen and adopted.
The following petition from sundry citizens
was received from the Board Of Aldermen and
referred to special committee.
To tie City Council Of the city Of .l(c.fIndr'd
We, the citizens of the Third and Fourth
Wards, respectfully present to your honorable
body
As The old market house has been destroyed
by fre-a building around which clustered many
hallowed memories and one which, for many
years, we'll answered all the requirements of our
peopc-t bchoovcs us, as prudent people, to look
to the future and ascertain what we want, what
means we have ut our command and what arc
the wishes of the people most directly interested
We have learned by experience the bad effect
of being in debt, and, therefore, are opposed to
any increase Of the public debt or the using of
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