Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-25

water famine. L ne same tfOuDie looh pihoo ~
Baltimore, and in that city all the old pumps
were being cared for, and the wells that hao
been filled up were re-establlshed.
The resolution was referred to the committee
on Streets.
Mr. Hopkins presented the following com
muuication and u resolution directing the Com
mittcc on Public Property to have plans MADE
for the removal Of the wharf leased by the
American Coal Company, which resolution was
adopted:
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept l7th 1872.
To tile honorable the City Council:
CENT EMEN II desire to call your atten-
ton to the fact that one Of the corporation
wharis, now used by the American Coal Co.,
REQUIRES immediate extensive repairs. 1t has
been temporarily patched up year after year,
but now it is absolutely important that some
thing more substantial should be done. l ex-
amined it with the view to having it slightly
repaired SO it could be used the remainder OF
the season, but found its condition such as not
to Justify an outlay for that purpose. Nearly
every pile is rotten above low water mark, and
the framing is in the same dllapldated state.
Under terms Of the lease, the corporation Is
compelled to keep the property III good repair,
and in consideration OF the fact that large
revenue is derived from it, respectfully re-
commend that the Committee Oh Public Prop
erty be authorized to take steps at once to have
the necessary repairs made in the most economl-
cal manner consistent with good substantial
lob. 1t is important that action should be
taken at once so the timber can be gotten to-
gcthcr before cold weather. The cost will cx-
coed four thousand dollars
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH HOPKINS,
Chairman Committee Public Property.
Mr. Henderson introduced the following =
Whereas the City Council is informed by the
public press that the Honorable Horace Gree
lev, an eminent citizen of the city of New York,
will visit our neighboring city Of Baltimore on
the Sth day of October next, and
Whereas in consideration Of his high public,
as well as private character as a representative
mau of the public, and Of his great services in
the cause Of humanity.
Rcsoiccd by the City Council, That the citi
zens OF Alexandria, without party distinction,
tender to Mr.. Greeley the hospitalities of the
city Of Alexandria, and that he be requested to
name as early day as his convenience will al
low him to accept this invitation, which Is most
cordially extended.
Rcs0ircd, That committee OF reception con
sising OF three members of the Common Coun-
ell and three members Of the Board Of Alder
men be appointed by the respective presidents
thereof; and that in addition to the Mayor four
citizens be added to said committee to be like
wise appointed.
ReSoircd, That delegation from said com
mittee be, and arc hereby requested, to visit
Baltimore and escort Mr. Greeley to this city
on asceraiuing his acceptance of this invitation;
and that copy of these resolutions be trans
b., tln of fl,n
Council, who is hereby named chairman OF the
committee Of invitation.
Mr. Pinn moved to lay the resolution on the
table, which was not agreed TO.
Mr.. Hughes did pot object to the invitation
provided it could be done without expense. He
moved an amendment, provided the city
shall incur no cost thereby"
Mr.. Shinn was sorry the resolution had been
introduced but he would vote for it, 1t was
idle, however, to say it would cost nothing. 1t
would not do to invite gentleman here aud
not treat him properly, but for himself he was
willing to contribute to this object.
Mr. Hughes said Mr.. Greeley had been here
several times before and came of his own ac-
cord. Why could he not come now without
the city golug To al expense to entertain him.
He was 10 more than any other man.
Mr. Rock was surprised and utterly astonlshed
at the gentleman who last spoke Mr. Greeley
was more than a common man. He Was more
than half dozen men that he knew, and the
people Of Alexandria would do themselves
honor in inviting him.
Mr. Shinn repeated that he was sorry the
resolution had been introduced, but certainly 1t
would not do to append such condition to an
invitation. The cost Of Mr. Grcelcy's enter
tainmcnt would certainly be no small item.
The committee which went to Baltimore could
not be required to do so at their own expense.
an entertainment must be provided and that
would cost good sum, especially if good wines
we're used as he did not want to drink bad wine.
But he was willing to help to pay the expense.
Mr.. Claggctt moved to amend the resolution
by inviting the President Of the United States,
Tut Mr.. Henderson having refused to accept
the amendment, it was Withdrawn.
Mr.. Pinn said that on former occasion
when it was proposed to invite Gov. Wise to
visit the town, the mover of the present resolu-
ton urged that if Gov. Wise wanted to come
here he could come without an invitation. Why
could not Mr. Greeley come as he had done
before, as other men did. He did not consider
Mr.. Greeley greater than he was. (Nlr. Rock,
| do). Mr.. T. deprecated the idea OF expend
ing the money of the city, when it was very
difficult for people to pay their taxes. lie was
opposed to making this political body.
MIR. Hughes said that the Conservatives who
controlled the Council could do as they pleased.
They had the power to spend the money and he
would leave the responsibility with them.
The resolution was not agreed to.
\ proposal to donate the metal of the old
town clock bell to the Columbia Fire Company
coming up,
MIR. Hopkins understood that it was proposed
to use the metal for the construction ola Coun-
Gil bell.
Amcmbcr said there was not enough metal
to make Council bell.
Mr.. Evans said if there was metal enough to
make fire bell there was metal enough to
make Council bell.
Mr.. Eichberg said the Columbia Company
had $3.50 now and with the aid Of this metal
they could buy new bell. The resolution vas
agreed to. ;.
A resolution to spend $4,000 in grading
Oronoko and north Pitt streets being intro
duced,
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