Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-23

RFsoLurIoN in relation tnthe establishment in
House Of the Blind, and the American University
Whereas the Central Board Of Trustees of the
the American University for the Blind has been
Gnd snd Re nams IL u the the
R H. gents Of the American Printing House for the
Blind - and whereas the objects of said institu.
ti'n are -" 10 provide for the blind facilities of
by them, that is to say, series textbooks works
OF general literature, and illustrative apparatus,
DDS conducive to the acquisition Of thorough and
liberal edIcation and whereas the pectve State
University entitled to representation in said
Board OF Regents and whereas for the benefit Of
to be the recipients Of said facilies Of educa i
10 dss II Snsss nnS
said University for the Blind Now Therefore, he il
,ret q 3rn5G That our Delegate IN Cona ns She he
respectfully requested to take such action as will
herein set forth, and his eNcellency, the Governor
be requested to forward TO DELEGATE in Congress
a copy Of this preamble aud resolution.
Approved, August q ISL.
Az ACT authorizing the Governor and Board Of
Puhle works to lease the grounds iy ing along the
BE IL endc;ed bg thu LegiSlatire Asse,ably of the
DrgTit 81 totW,nbia, hat he Govern or and Board
uesteS o lease 10 GanrzGd and re-
not exceeding twenty years, aud for the largest
obtained, mil
security therefor, the grounds wharf sites which
now ne along Pm or near the washington canal,
and which are or may be under the control Of the
District Of Columbia Prorided. That such lease or
in two daily papers Of the District, asking for pro.
posals tor the same and the proceeds of such lease
the Improvement and repair of said canal. 'H's' Vi
Approved, August %. ISL.
AN ACT to provide for recording wills and other
papers N the office Of the Register Of Wills left
Sc Il enacted By. the Legislatire Assembly Of the
is hereby, authorized to enter into agreement or
contract with Amos Webster, the present Register
s'fssf Rss IS
The Of said records shall not exceee the
price allowed BY law to the Register Of Wills for
tsiet Columbia is hereby authorized collect from
the s saa James M the of fees paid
Approved, August %, 1871.
Az Act authorizing the laying of a water main in
X street north, between Sixth and Seventh streets
D;a q coissie That the Water BsS BE- - and I'd
aHs t.
the Boar Ct PaSs tie
vide fer the expense thereof, a sufieisnf sum be,
nd is. hessSy sas ont q the water
such ssses.msnts and collections on all lots and
paris OF iote bordering on the line OF said water
main, as is authorized by listing law
Approved, August 70, 1871.
ASAcr fixing the time for the commencement Of the
District Of Columbia. " ~
BE g esae,sa BY ihe Lssisa.ivs Assembly Of the
District Of (ofHmbid, That the regular annual seq
sions OF the Legislative Assembly Of the District Of
Columbia shall henceforfh commence ON the fourth
Monday Of A pril of each year. = : TT
Approved, August Is, 1871.
AN ACT to change tho names of certain streets be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets.
y Be IL erarfed BY the Lsgtslafire Assembly, Of IN,
District ~ Colunbta. That the streets hsretofor,
know as kedfern ana Turner streets. and any ex-
ter sis thereof shall hereafter be and called
CeuHl bia street "A l,,c,at lei