Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-24
: LOCAL NEWS.


cessary to repeat the suggestions we have ire
ouently made on the subject. The Conserra
tiyes have presented as their nominees for tn
City Council, a list composed of very estimabl
and respected citizens, competent, trust worthy
and anxious themselves tor the future prospect
ty of the community They deserve the war;
support of the voters-and we hope they wi
receive it.
We trust there will be no scratching" 0
tickets on the Conservative side. Vote for tn
nominated candidates-Let there be harmon
and unanimity, as we'll as zeal and exertlon.
Go to the polls early-and deposit your votes
We desire to see quiet and orderly election
and we hope for successful result Whe,
every man has done his duty, there will be 1T
regrets afterwards
CITY COUNCIL - Last night was the regular
meeting night Of the City Council. 1t was an
nounced that the meeting would be held in tho
rooms over the store of Mr.: Harlow, corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets, but, those rooms
not being supplied with gas fixtures, the invita-
ton Of the Harmonic Association to use their
rooms over Adams Express Office, was again
accepted. In consequence Of the absence Of q
quorum Of the Common Council but six mem,
bers being present, Messrs. Smoot Massey,
Shinn, Portner, Moore and Waterman. nc
meeting of that Board was held. For official
proceedings of The Board of Aldcrnen see
another column.
Board of AAcrn,en--There We're present
in this Board W. H. Marbury, esq, President
and Messrs. Suite, Agnew, French, Simpson,
Harmon, and Markell.
After the reading Of the minutes OF the pre-
ceding meeting,
Mr.. Suite asked il the resolution passed at
the last meeting of the Council appointing i
committee to inveSti gate the origin ot the late
fire, directed an inquiry III regard to the sup
ply Of water He thought the origin OF the
fire matter of secondary Importance; but it
should be asccrtaincd whether or not there WAS
4 sufficient supply OF water
The resolution was then read.
Mr. Agnew stated that when the resolution
was offered he was not aware what relations cX-
listed between the Corporation and the Water
Company, and therefore did not suggest any
thing in regard to water.
Mr. SimpSOn--Ihc resolution was simply IN
regard to the origin of the fire: but was I'M
derstood to direct al inquiry rs to whether
there was Il sufficient quantity Of water or not
Mr. Suttlc-The matter should he siftcd
Mr. Simpson, from the committee appointed
to procure suitable accommodations for the use
of the City Council, reported that the second
story of Mr. Harlow'S new building, corner
Of Cameron and Royal streets, had been Sc
cured.
The standing committees were then called
tl,,,, l,t
A petition of ID. Glachet asking that the gut
ter in front of his premises be repaired, was
granted.
The resolution passed BY this Board appro
priating $50 to Lomuel }. Robcy. Messenger.
for the purpose of rcimburslng him for loss
sustained in his endearors TO save Corporation
property during the recent fire. was read, it
having been returned from the Common Coun-
ell -concurred in, when
Mr. Suite said he thought that Mr.. Robcy,
as Messenger had not gone beyond his duty
in exerting himself to save the property Of the
city on the night in question, but he should
have $50 appropriated to him for extra service
during the preparation of the new charter. Mr.
r. had worked mantuy in various ways.
Mr.. Harmon was CT the same opinion. lie
thought further, that as Mr. Robcy had lost his
own property in his zeal to save that OF the
Corporation, it was no moro than light that he
should be repaid.
Mr. Suttle-Thc law calls for twenty-iour
meetings Of the City Council every year.
There had been many called NEE tings this year
and instead Of twenty-tour to attend, Mr.. Il.
has had fifty He has been detained often to
very late hour has had considerable running
about to do in connection with committee bus
mess etc, and ought to be paid this extra
amount The laborer is certainly worthy OF
his hire
Mr. Simpson-llc don't make any demand
for extra compensation, but merely asks tol
enough to cover the loss he sustained in cloth
ing, etc.
Mr.. Agnew also favored the resolution, and
thought the Board should adhere to it's former
action.
The resolution in question was favored by
the other members OF the Board, and
On motion Of Mr.. Markell, committee Of
conference, consisting Of Alessrs. Markell and
Agnew was appointed.
4 bill to amend sec. . OF an act entitled all
act reducing into one and amending the several
acts respecting the removal OF nulsanccs ana
the preservation of the health of the city.
was read three times and passed by unanl-
nous vote.
On motion of Mr. Suite the committee ap.
pointed at the last meeting to inquire into tho
origin Of the late fire was also Instructed to is
certain whether or not there was sufficient
supply of water
4 bill Of W. H. Devaughn, $40,75, for cup
ping and leeching the poor of the city, was or
dered to be paid.
The committee of conference on the petition
Of G. W. Knox: asking to be exempted FROM
taxation as an express company, made favor
able report, when
Mr.. Suite moved that it be laid on the table
which was carried.
Mr. Suite gave notice that he had had POO
copies of the new charter for the city printed
There being no further business before the
Board, it adjourned
FOURTH WARD RADIcALs-A meeting of
the Fourth Ward Radicals was held last night
IL LoM &C II