Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-10
LOCAL NEWS.

from the committee Oh StreetS, that they nau
seen the authorities of the o., A. 4 NJ. r. L.
on the subject of repairing and completing the
east end of the tunnel at Wilkes street, without
obtaining definite answer as to finishing that
structure, but that they promised to make it
safe.
Mr.. Markell hoped that the committee would
see that the railroad company did at least what
they promised.
The same committee made report recon-
mending certain repairs to South Columbus
street.
Mr. Janney said that all that the street re-
CURED was the cutting down of sonle knolls.
lie thought the parties signing the petition in
tended to ask for the repair of Glbbon street, 1t
being in a horrible condition.
Mr.. Seaton moved to amend by dwelling
Columbus street one block farther south, viz:
to Franklin.
Mr.. Janney said that as the report stood now
the repairs would extend to the end of the
street; how could they go any further?
MIR. Seaton said his amendment was intend
ed to apply to St. Asaph street. He advocated
his resolution, and was seconded by MIR. Worth
lugton.
Mr. Janney said if the people wanted these
repair, they should petition for them. The re-
port was adopted.
Mr. French said that the Corporation At
torney had examined the law Oh the subject OF
exemption of manufacturers from taxation, and
he (A1r. +. considered it due to that officer to
print his opinion. He deemed this due in cour-
teSey to Mr.. Smith, who charged nothing for
his services. not wishing 1t to be understood,
however, that he committed himself to an en-
lorsement of the opinion. He offered reso-
luton to that effect, which was adopted.
\ number of bills and claims were read and
ordered to be paid.
Mr. Markell (sotto voceJ -''Will it never be
day!
Mr.. Janney read an act to prevent the cree.
ton OF wooden buildings north OF the mlddle
of Wolfe street. He explained the difference
between the present and the cid bill. tie was
>atiied the fire limits should be extended
MIR Warrington Tin reference to a remark
made by Mr. Jauney concerning MIR. Mltfie
ton shop enquired if thar building took fire
from within or without. Fit was set on fire
he could not see why it would have been bet
Ter to have been OF brick.
Mr.. Jauney-If you were al insurance
agent, sir you would think very differently.
The bill was referred.
Resolution to purchase a horse tor the use
OF the corporation, to draw the garbage cart,
WAS read
Mr. ,Janney said that in Baltimore the horses
were hired, not owned by the city
Mr. French suggested that perhaps some one
would take the office of removing the garbage
for its value as Stops.
The resolution was laid on the table.
Mr. Seaton took the floor on the subject OF
the CITY charter. He offered resolution that
l commlttee Of two trom each ward be appoint
ed to amend the city charter, and called tor the
ayes and uays.
The President said the resolution had no
second
Mr.. Seaton complained that vast numbers of
resolutions were passed without Il second. he
found it difficult to get resolution through
here.
The President stated that the seconds were
often signfed to him by uod which had
doubtless escaped the attention of the member
\ resolution to make King street the dlvid-
iug line between the Northern and Southern
tax collectors districts was read.
Mr. Scaton thought this resolution lnconss-
tent with the action Of Council some time ago
in the redivison of the wards. He thought
what was true of the wards was true OF the dis
,rlctS.
Mr.. Jauney explained the difference between
population and property:
Mr. Seaton said the Northern portion OF the
city was growing fast.
The bill was laid on the table, constltu
toual majority not being present, aud the
Board adjourned.
Common Council The Council entered on
its spring sessions last night, meeting at s
O'Clock Instead of ! o clock p. NJ, as heretofore.
Four or five gentlemen occupied seats without
the bar, the attendance within the bar being
smaller than usual.
Reports from standing committees were cali
ed but none were submitted.
The special committee on arranging plan
for numbering the lots OF the city asked TO be
discharged.
Mr.. Hopkins, chairman of the committee,
explained that the committee had met, but
upon consideration it had been determined that
30 action could be taken in time to he OF any
service for the assessment OF this year.
4 communication from John Laphen, asking
redress from frame stable, built by l.. j. Ma
hafey against his property, Was referred to the
Committee on Claims.
MIR. John W. Burke asked authority of the
City Council to remove the water plug from
near the centre of the pavement 10 front OF his
new house on King and Fairfax streets to the
curb.
Mr. Hughes-Does he ask to do that at his
own expense sir?
The President-He merely asks leave to re-
move nuisance.
them; the one on Winners corner is great
nuisance.
The authority was granted.
Mr.. Hopkins said he had been told that Mr..
Mckenzie had secured admission to the small
pox hospital at Washington of the patient now
lying i'll OF that disease on vessel in the har-
Dor He suggested that some action should be
taken, but it was at last agreed to leave the
whole matter to the Superintendent OF Police
to take such action as the laws required
Mr.. Hopkins lin offering resolution for
providing places of registration) said that sew
era of the regular registration places hereto
fore provided had been placed outside of prop
er limits by the change in the boundaries OF
the wards. 1t was therefore necessary that
Others should be established.
Mr.. Hopkins lin introducing resolution au-
thoriziug the Superintendent Of the Aims
House, to purchase horse) said that horse
WIG nou essential to the carving out of the