National Republican., 1874-07-10
THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
THIRD DAYS WORK OF THE DIS
TRICT COMMISSIONERS.

A VISIT TO AND INSPECTION OF COLUMBIA
BUILDING-WARRANTF FOR THE PAYMENT
OF TIE COIN AND CURRENCY INTEREST
DRAWG-NEW AUDITOR APPOINTED-IN-
TERyIEw WITH COLORED SCHOOL TRUs-
TEEs-GENERAL BUSINESS
Yesterday morping, at Q O'Clock, the Com
missIOners for the District assembled promptly
at the executive office, and proceeded with
such routine business as was before them.
There was an exceedingly large number Of per
sOns present seeking interviews for various
purposes; some wanted contracts, others en-
ployment, and others only asked to be rein
stated to the positions that they had the day be .
fore been required to vacate. All bore with them
ample Recommendations to secure any favor It
was in the power Of the board to grant, but
with the thermometer at 90, q very short cash
account, and an economical people behind
them clamoring for retrenchment, the Com
mission quietly famed themselves and said
they would look the several applications over,
which they will probably do. At 10 O'Clock,
the Board Of Colorei School Commissioners
arrived, and was granted an audience, which
lasted fully an hour. During the interview
the entire workings Of the school system, its
wants, &C., were fully discussed, and thu Com
mission agreed to render any relief in their
power. This over, the gentlemen were for an
hour or two literally besieged with visitors,
many of whom called for the purpose Of eI-
tending congratulations, and assuring the new
rulers of the confidence felt in their ability to
do what was right.
a EAt noon the Commission visited the Treas
ury building, and had interviews with the two
Comptroners, and examined and talked over
the forms necessary for the acquisitions and
other work of the departments.
AT COLUMBIA BUILDING.
Yesterday was certainly gloomy day about
Columbia building, the late headquarters of
the Board of Public Works, and the many
familiar faces that had graced the sidewalks in
front of this much-respected building were
gone. The attendance of loungers and curl
osity seekers was not as great as on the day
previous, yet fair number was present. As
a matter Of course, the recent order of the
Commissioners reducing the number Of the
employees was the general subject of converse
ton, and the usual opinions regarding the same
were expressed. A visit to the rooms lately
occupied by the clerks, superintendeDts, &c,
OF Lle late DOaTQ buOWGu ClChElg IudJ IuG OIu
place was not like it used to be. The chairs in
front Of the desks were vacant, and the old
Occupants had gone, no one knows where.
=, Tbose remaining as employees under the Com
mission wore q look OF sTeat lonesomeness for
the company of their chdms.
In conversation with an official who had been
with the board since its organization, and had
been retained by the Commission, he said that
he never in all his life had such feelings of IN
Of the time In former
days he had been accustomed to occasionally
visit his fellOw-emplOyees in an adjoining
room, but now he was alone, and no one near
him As a whole the Columbia building bears
the appearance that would follow sad catas-
tropre in which many victims we're made.
About noon the Commissioners; in company
with Mr.. E. L. Stanton, visited the Columbia
building, where they, with Lieutenant HOde,
the executive officer, repaired to the comp
troller's office and held a consultation. Comp
troller Baker and Mr.. Moses Kelly were pres
ent, and for several hours they discussed the
various plans suggested, in which arguments
were made for the transfer of all District
moneys in the hands Of the comptroller and de-
posted at the National Metropolitan Bank, to
the United States Treasury-abOut Sl05, 900.
They also discussed the form of warrant to be
hereafter used by the comptroller in drawing
money from the United States Treasury, but
will infer with General Spinner before coming
fbe pay-rolls in preparation. 1t will be some
dive before payments can be commenced to
sL3plo7ees --tTss'f'a 3. s., = - 49, & .
Lieutenant Hoxie is exerting every means
possfble to proceed with his duties in the most
economical manner. He has determined to
concentrate all the clerical force of his office on
the second floor, taking the officers and clerks
nom the rooms above, in order to turn those
rooms over to the auditing commission, which
will occupy them. A tour was made through
the various departments under the conduct of
Lieutenant Hoxie, who explained to them the
workings of the system which has been in
vogue.
Mr. John R. Garrison, clerk in the United
States Treasury Department under Comptrol-
Ter Taylor, has been rendered the authorship
Of the District. Mr.. Garrison was present dur
ing the conference, and examined the duties of
the position. 1t is thought he will accept.
Superintendent W. F. Wallace is engaged in
making up q list Of the unfinished work Of va
rious kinds now in course Of completion.
AfCer returning from Columbia building the
Commission held session at the executive Of
fee, at which Mr.. Moses Kelly was present. A
detailed statement of the character and amount
Of District securities on which interest was
due July /, both IN coin and currency, was sub
mitted, including the 81, 100000 loan, and war
rants for the entire amount were drawn, And
the interest will be paid by the United States
Treasurer.
A further list of changes and appointments
in the clerical positions were submitted, but no
action was taken on them. In future it is the
intention of the Commission to hold session
each morning at the Columbia building, where
they can listen TO and decide upon the many
suggestions and recommendations which must
inevitably be made in regard to the conduct Of
affairs. They expect within very few days tc
have the entire machinery in working order.
THE MITCHELL TESTIMONIAL.