Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-14
Third Legfslativ-
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ing that AZ least So COO may thu. be ca, ed 10 the Dis
frict AZ nually; referred.
co.ored schools In vting the members Of the Council
o attend meeting OF the teachers Friday next,
st2O'ciock. ,. M, at the Sumner school building;
.Cgnneii bills making an appropriation. for the
sinking fund and for interest the debts Of the DJ
trict Of Columbia; and mskine an appropriation for
the purchase Of ground for public schools of
the third school district, were severaly read sec
The President reported thst in accordance with
the Cover in relation TO the report Of the Com
,ssiSn , % the SINKING Iund and had been in
Mr. Browne, from the committee on laws and ju-
dietary, reported back Council bill No IS, to amend
in the city Of W ashngton with an aIne ndment,
kng its provisions apply 20 all other Episcopal par
After debate Mr.. Gulick ed the bill be recon-
mited, with instructions to report bill embracing
srnendins an old Maryland isS, which. Re Contend
ed; they had no power to do; agreed to
Georgetown, and county affairs, reported baek Coun
ell bill No authorizing the Governor to institute
proceedings for the opening of Potomac street
that N Board Of Public Works shall assess dam
On motion of Mr. Quick the consideration of the
Dill, Win amendments, was postponed, and 1t was
Mr. Quick, from the committee public works
T or Of cam io
ar amendmenti laid over.
Mr.. Golden, from the committee on Washington,
Georgetown, and county affairs, reported back
Council bill No 10, creating the Office Of fence view
ers in the county, and regulating the height of
fences, with an amendment which makes fye feet
the sardard or legal height, instead Of four feet
the bill as would impose heavy expenses ON prop
erty holders IN the county where much Of the aud
Is unproductive. They should look well to the sub
Mr.. Golden replied, that he had prepared the bill
are DESTROYS Of improving and preserving their
property As matters now exist, farmers have no
protection from the depredatons OF all kinds of ami
mails running at large.
Mr.. Thompson said he would vote for the bill If
the Council had better wait until they heard from
them II they don't want il, he wanted the bin
Maryland law on the subject nov in force.
MIR. Buker said the bill was one OF great import.
involve Of thcussSSs Of asiars expense 10
II r II the aHd ne Ss in favor
' on 6 oS Re1 ~ no. or m RenS IN,
Mr.. Browne introduced bin to change the names
and Leo Carper. A memorial was also submittsd,
setting forth the reasons of the change asked for
HOUSE OF pELEGATEs-The House was called
to order by the Speaker Mr. CampbelD. Prayer by
Rev. Dr. Rankin.
Mr.. Brewer introduced bill for the relief of SAM
hermon, to pay s6,s45 for what he claims to have
storm in September, caused by improper sewer con-
MT. Brewer also submitted resolution calling upop
the GoSegnor for information to the amount of
unpaid oils approved by the Auditor and Controller
under the act II june 10 1872, and to whom due laid
over under the rules.
Mr.. Taiafero intrc duced bill for the relief of
Commodore, being the amount awarded for damages
caused BY opening an alley; referred:
MT; Hunt submitted resolution calling npon the
Gates of ndebtedness issued under the Of july TO-
as over Under spa the Tu net amount realized
Also introduced bill for the relief Of Thos. Lucas
Mr. Herbert presented petition asking that the
BIZ TO change the name Of the settlement known as
passed, but that the name Of Potomac City be
ad. pied; referred
Committee fire DEPARTS, TO inquire into and re.
port the condition Of the fire. alarm telegraph, and
what plan Is necessary 70 render the system more
MIR. Trimble presented the petition of Samuel W
oven Tor T liei from taxes; referred:
Mr. Wall, from the committee on laws and the ju-
dietary, reported Council bill No. IL, TO regulate
shows and exhibitions IN the sale or disposal Of
The Speaker laid before the House aeommunica-
the board Of health; referred to the committee on
Also, a communication from Henry johnson. nres
ldent Of the board of trustees of colored schools in
yitine the House to attend a teachers meeting on
f,,aay next. On motion Of Mr. Shepherd the in
Resolution requesting the Governor to inform the
pro1eept Of the hsrbor Il has ss BEEN
expended, and resolution requesting the Governor
board Of public works for upervison were adopted
reso 5W s,ef i HSgses If the
whole on the bill for the purct Of lot aud the
q rev engine pc house 1S for Columbia , Epgine
amended by inserting the member ofthe fire commits
,lGpers that district as q the
passed The bill sperppfiates $1,000 for the par,
Of he i
The House again went into committee of the
sns snsns of
Nc; OF George,ow1 Mr. Tali.fere in the chair,
PIRATE 10000, less the amount received from the
sse Il The present property and providing that i
washington street, and cas-, Of Potomac street The
bill was reported to the House, and the amend nts
were adopted. and the further consideration post
The WASHINGTON CITY PREsBYTERY met
on 9Th street, Rev. j. n. Coombs moderator,
anu Rev B. +. BittinRer clerk pro tenn. Mr..
Il. a. Williamson was examined preparatory to
being licensed. The examination was in theol
ogy, ecclesiastical history, Latin and critical
lecture, in all Of which he was found to be pro-
fcient. MIR. G. b. Ramsdell was examined in
experimental religion, with view of beingre-
animation was sustained, and he was received
under the care of the presbytery. His diploma
Of graduation at Yale College was accepted in
and sciences. Rev. Messrs. Logan, Nourse, and
Mason were appointed as q committee to desig-
nate his trial exercises.
Rev. Dr. B0ygtOn gave his reasons for resign
ing the pastorship OF the Assembly charch
which he stated was on account Of impaired
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DIR. Boyntor. from the committee on church
erection. submitted 4 nreamble and resolution,
that the Presbyterian church building at Ma
nassas, Va, is greatly hindered BY the loss Of
their claim for their former building, DESTROYED
during the war, and our congregation in that
village will be without place Of worship un-
less aid be promptly rendered: therefore, we
cordially commend the necessities OF those
brethren to the sympathy and liberality of the
Christian churches Of this city, and In other
places; adopted.
Mr.. Nourse, from the committee on home
missions, submitted a resolution that We recon-
mend to the Presbytery to request the churches
TO make q contribution on the basis Of the con-
tributon to the presbyterial fund of $3.50 for the
support of the Gurley chupch for the year COM
mencing July I, 1S13-the Gurley church being
expected to Increase their contribution to the
sum OF $3.50; adopted.
DEMAND FOR THE POSTAL CARDS IN WASH
Edmunds, city postmaster, de-
string to have a supply Of the new postal cards
for Washington As early as the earliest, was
among the first to submit his requisition TO the
Postmaster General. 1t was filed at the postal
card agency at Springfield, Mass, and last eve
ming 100 900 Of the new cards arrived, and in less
than five minutes after their arrival were on
sale at the stamp window SIN quantities to suit"