Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-10
The District Commissioners.

THRIR VISIT To MoRRIsoN's BUILDING TO-
DAY.
The District Commissioners met at the exec
uttve Office, on the corner of 18th street aud the
Avenue, at 9o'clOck this morning, but rem aimed
only short time, as they made arrangements
last night TO spend most OF the day at the Co
lumbar building, on ~ street. All the papers
requiring their attention were briefed last
night, and taken by DIR. Tindall 20 street
this morning, and the Commissioners lefu their
ONCE for the same place as above stated.
Almost the only person who called upon them
on business, before they left was "W hereas and
whereas" A. NJ. Green. Ii seems that he called
at the Office yesterday and took along with him
several of his friends whom he had selected for
various positions under the Commissioners, and
having arranged them about the office ones
toned them as to the particular choice they
had for the fat places, and il was really amusing
TO hear them tell that they thought they should
an 'hs or that place &c As soSa
addressed the Commissioners in behalf OF bis
friends, and very modestiy requested that they
be appointed at once, assuring the board that
they could not do better. The application twas
received and placed on file." The object of
Green's visit this morning, ii is supposed, was
when the men would be required to assume
their duties.
The Commissioners arrived at the Morrison
building about 10 O'Clock this morning and have
been in consultation all day, Mr.. stanton and
Dr. Tindall being present most Of the time.
Controller Baker was sent for, and remained
Al nOur or more Win them.
The following was issued to-day:
OFFICIAL ORDER.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1874. \
Ordered, That the Executive HEADQUARTERS of
the late District government, and all offices
connected herewith, be abolished, and all em-
ployes and officers of the same discharged; that
the building occupied thereby be turned over
to the owners, and the rent paid to August
LIST, 1874, and that the engineer and secretary
n I'M rr1iS how thA
therein removed; and that the Office OF this
Commission be located in the Columbian build
ing, AZ street northwet.
NO advertising shall hereafter be done except
ing on the expresedirectiOn OF the Commission
ers.
That the engineer be directed to sell all
horses, carriages and harness belonging to the
District, excepting one covered wagon and two
wagons and four horses for the transports tion
OF the engineer and field parties while on duty
and deposit the monsy he shall receive therefor
with the District reasurer; to retain one driver
and discharge the others.
That copies of all pay rolls be filed with the
Comptroller at the earliest practical moment.
That all current expenses be paid on the first
Monday of each month.
That the engineer reduce the number OF pro-
perty wards to two: and discontinue the others
at soon as practicable.
That the Offices of eleven assessors be abol-
lsbed, and the persons holding the same dis
charged from this date.
That the Secretary notify the physicians 10
the poor to make their report for the ouar-
ter. ending 30th nit.
That one Waterman be continued at the Lee
gfslative Hall, subject TO the direction of the
engineer, and all other officers and employees
employed therein discharged.
That the Controller, Auditor and Treasurer
OF the District be, and are hereby, constituted
commission TO receive from the late treasurer
of the Board of Public Works all MONEYS bonds
and other securities In his possession; to ascer-
tain and specifically inventory the same, and
thereupon to deposit the same in the Treasury
OF the United States to the credit and subject
to the orders of the Commissioners Of the Dis
trlct.
That the Office of superintendent of lamps be
abolished, and the duties of the same transfer
RED TO the engineer, who is authori zed, with
the approval OF the Commissioners to employ
an overseer at the rate of $3.50 per annum
That all contracts hereafter given out sh all
be awarded TO the lowest responsible bidder
after due notice by advertisement. and tae
right reserved to reject any and all BIDS.
W. DENNISOs,
HENRY Il. Blow,
JOHN \. kETCHAM,
Commissioners.