Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-11
LOCAL NEWS.

tor p'acidly surveyed the proceedings OF the
board from without the bar. For official report
of proceedings see another column
As soon as the committees had been called,
MI. Massey ex Explained that he had voted against
the law for taking up hogs: geese, Nc, on the
street under misunderstanding, and moved
that it be reconsdered, which was agreed to-.
The Chair-The clerk will read the bill by
its title
The Clerk-It has no title.
The Chair directed that proper title be
affixed thereto, and the bill was passed
The Committee on General Laws having re-
ported adversely to a petition for the sale OF
certain fruits, &C., by weight,
Mr.. Massey announced himself IN favor Of this
selling many articles, especially eggs and sweet
potatoes. Some eggs were fourth larger than
others, yet are not sold by weight Speaking
upon the subject OF sweet potatoes, Mr.. Massey
related legend of Il dealer who had received
half a bushe less than the required amount,
yet sold from that amount three-quartera of u
bushel more than he had received
Mr.. Shinn understood that if articles were
required to be weighed in market, many small
country producers: not used to weights, would be
Mr. Massey said the market master mi ght do
the weighing.
Mr.. Lawson inquired if the market master
should instruct the country people Ill the use
Of weights
The following communication from Judge +.
vi. Lowe, Was read:
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 9Th. 1871.
To the City Council Of Alexandria
Gentlemen: Enclosed handyou copy OF or.
der appointing Judges and Commissioners of
elections to be held during the year commmenc-
ing April 18th, 1871. The (34l thirty fourth
section Of the present charter provides that the
and Common Council shall be held on the
fourth Thursday in May 1871; and on the
fourth Thursday in May in every succeeding
year thereafter at such places, and by such
persons rs the City Council shall select. Ow-
ing to the delay in the publication of the laws,
copy of the charter did not reach me until
after the the expiration Of the time within
which / could make or amend this order. And
had therefore no opportunity OF consulting
the wishes Of Council in reference to the per.
sons selected. In addition to the members Of
there will have to be elected on the 4th Thurs.
day in May 1871, magistrate in each Of the
four wards Of this city, the Judges and Com
mssioners of which election must he appointed
by the Corporation Court.
AS can perceive no good reason for, and no
good results likely to flow from the holding in
this city on the 4th Thursday in this month Of
two elections under two distinct and indepen-
dent sets of Judges [ have deemed it my
duty to transmit to you the enclosed order, and
to recomend that you select the persons named
therein as the persons to hold the election for
members of the Board Of Aldermen and Com
mon Council on the 4th Thursday in May 1871.
Respectfully yours, E. NJ LOWE.
VIRGINIA:
A2erand,Ta Corporation Court.
The following persons are appointed Judges
of Elections to be held in the city of Alexandria,
Va, during the year commencing April 18th,
1871, and ending April 18th, 1872, viz: Ma
thaniel Boush, B. H. Lambert, jr. land Johns.
Fowler, Judges in the First Ward; j. G. Mil
burn, E. r. Steele, aud A. G. Kell. Judges in
the Second Ward; Z. j. Lloyd, K. Kemper,
and j. G. Clark Judges in the Third Ward;
and George W. Jameson, Emanuel Francis,
and e. G.. Berry, Judges in the Fourth Ward;
and George w. Jameson, f. j. Lloyd, John
j. Fowler, J c. Clark and X. kempcr are
designated to act as Commissioners OF said cleo
ton. A copy tcste:
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
Mr. Massey thought that the Judge could
Just as we'll have confirmed Commissioners APP
pointed by Council but would make no factious
opposition.
When the Aldcrmeu's action in relation to
Knox's Express was taken up,
Mr. Massey said that the result OF this ac
ton would be to tax Mr.. Knox 81 only. He
could not vote for it, and though that the
change of the name of the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire railroad to the Washington and
Ohio Railroad, showed that Alexandria was of
small account. If they had said Alexandria,
Washington and Ohio Railroad he would have
said nothing.
Much debate cnsued, the old ground as to
the character Of Knox ) Express being gone
over, Mr. Massey and MIR. Wheat opposing
concurrence and Mr. Shinn speaking in its ia
VOr.
Mr.. Lawson saw but two laws, one isa fax of
$500, the other of s..
Mr.. Massey said that it was perfectly coupe
tent to release $3.50 Of tax. The action Of the
Board of Aldermen was not concurred in.
Mr.. Massey moved that an abatement Of
5000 be made in favor of Knox's Express.
Mr.. Shinn opposed the motion as unjust.
Mr. Massey defended the motion, explained
that he was opposed to specific taxes.
When the Aldermen action on the petition
of John Seaton came up.
Mr. Massey asked if any member of Council
could explain why reduction was proposed.
Mr. Neale explained that the committee
thought the tax too high.
When the action Of Council in reference to
the communication of the city school board was
up, Mr.. Wheat asked that Mr.W +. Carne (who
was present) explain the communication. He
had supposed that the State paid the teachers.
Mr.. Carne explained that the city school tax
this year would be no greater than last Zone mill
on the dollar) but that as the city schools had
been by the legislature separated from those Of
the county the school tax would now be collect
ed through the medium of the city officials, i'll
stead of through the medium of the county off,
Gals Us last year. Last year the sheriff collect
ed 10 cents on the hundred dollars for schools.
This year the city Collector would collec the
same tax The reference of the Aldermen was
concurred in.
The Board then adjourned
THE FKEsHEr.-The river is still full, though
the strength of the current is rapidly lessen