Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
LOCAL NEWS.


to adhere to their original proposition to place
oil lamps at Fishtown, and did not think that
in the present condition OF the finances OF the
city ANYTHING more costly should DC erected
there
Mr. Harmon called up the bill exemptng
manufactures from taxes 1t was read, and he
moved the passage of the BILL 1t was not in
tended to injure any manufactures already cs
tablished here, but to invite others. We SHOULD
hold out some inducements, and make some
sacrifices of taxes, that i'll the end the city
might be the gamer.
Mr. Simpson said that the small number OF
employees stated in the bill(5 was bringing the
effect of the law too low He would amend
it by exempting from taxation all manufacturer.
who might establish themselves here who would
employ ten hands.
Mr.. French was glad that Mr. S had with
drawn his original opposition and supported
the bill. He gave his reasons for thinking ii
an important act.
MIR. Markell was opposed unless ali manu-
facturcrs were exempted Those who had borne
the burden and heat Of the day should not be
Disseminated against III favor OF new corners.
Mr.. French-lfa factory can be established
here by this action would it not be better fer
all who are here, and could it possibly njure
any one? And besides it w;lsouly III exemption
Tor 5 years Hands would be employed and
would spend their money here.
Mr.. Harmon said that the bringing OF manu-
tacturers here would be the very means ct re-
ieying those who had borne the heat and bur-
den All our legislation in Virginia has been
away by this Liberal policy of not exenptlng
from taxation such manufacturing interests as
desired to establish themselves here
Mr. Martial Sfoto1 thot ho f.ol,lU moi WIT
for it at all, and if its friends did not desire its
defeat they had better not push it to a vote.
Mr.. Simpson had been with the old town
through sunshine and storm Tor many years,
and anything that would do it any good he
would cheertully vote for. II We cIn bring any
capital here by this act, though 1t be by the re
lief OF such persons from taxation. yet 1t cannot
but help the city if the capital so brought is
expended here. There was an ordinance in
force here years ago eXemptlng from taxation
capital for a period in proportion to the amount
in use
The bill was laid over.
\ resolution to regulate the management Of
the fish benches in the market and appointing
Il policeman to supervise that department of
the market WAS read
Mr. Markell stated that all this had been At
tended to by those having control Of the fish
benches.
Mr. Harmon did not like this setting Il spy
over the fish dealers. He thought no lcgisl;l-
ton necessary. Not adopted
\ petition from property owners or Henry
street on the subject of the passage of the
Washington and Richmond Railroad through
the city, and asking that damages be allowed
them in case the Railroad passed their prop
erty, was read.
Mr.. Shnn from the lower Board came us L
messenger to enquire what had become Of 4
resolution sent in some time ago on the subject
of codifying the laws Of the city.
Mr. French stated that it had not been acted
on for the reason that just at that time We were
adopting a new charter, and many laws would
probably be changed.
Mr.. Markell said ii seemed strange to AIM
that some of the very names on this petition
had petitioned for the passage OF the Railroad
through the city.
Mr. Harmon stated that at proper time Il
bill on that subject to protect the property
holders would be offered.
Mr.. French said with regard to the codiic;l-
ton of the laws that before he would move IN
the matter he would like to know what was
meant by this term ''coditying 1t mig be
done for 500 or 81 coo. He desired to know
what the bidders proposed to do;
A resolution to put additional piles and to
protect vessels coming up to the fish wharf, nc
companied with a petition OF captains OF YES
sells seconding the resolution, was read.
Mr.. Harmon said that this was Mr.. + lem
ings property, and the corporation mad no
right to cause the removal or addition of any
thing there. Opposition to the resolution was
made by several members
The subject was referred to the Committee
ON Public Property.
4 communication was read from the owners
of the Mount Vernon Cotton Factory, setting
forth the isolated situation of that building: Its
distance from water in case OF fire, and asking
that fire plug be placed ut the intersection OF
Washington and Pendleton streets.
MIR. Harmon said that as the Cotton Factory
was exempted from taxation he thought Its
owners could afford to furnish this matter OF
water themselves Referred.
An act to authorize the collection of licenses
by the Mayor. allowing per ct. commission,
was read.
Mr.. Harmon enquircd why per ct. was at
lowed. when the tax collectors whose duties
compelled them to run I'LL over town, were only
paid >! per ct.
Mr.. Marbury stated that the Mayor claimed
this per cent rs his right by law.
Mr.. Harmon-That no matter. what he
claims; he claims many things. .""
Mr. French stated that the Mayor regarded
this per ccntagc on the collection OF licenses as
one of the perquistes Of the office, and the
committee were not disposed to dispute the
matter. which was small one He had be-
sides some additional trouble in collecting those
who required going after.
Mr.. Harmon said that 80 far rs that was
concerned the Mayor had some one always at
hand to send and could bring delnquents by
force.
The rule was suspended and the bill passed.
The resolution to relieve Knox Express
from the $500 tax on express companies was
read Several members expressed surprise
that the lower Board had declined TO allow this
release rs Knox swas only 4 local express
Mr.. French said that he thought the regular
tax on their wagons was, sufficient from Such !!
company. He supposed that the lower Board
had acted on the supposition that Council had
intended to exempt the business altogether from
taxation. He moved not to concur.
Mr. Massey came in at this time and was
to1 by NT, T. IN tho Snbi,.t h,1t