Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-12


to a privileged question, and said that at the la
me ,tug night he sem in his resignation al
tbe Board refused to accept it. His reason wa
that he was much of the tune abscut from Il
c,ty, and could tot properly attend to commi
his resignation, they would have to put up Wit
his short comugs. He withdrew the resign
non.
The resolution to employ an expert to e.
anime the books of the Corporation officer
coming in from the Common Council,
Mr.. Mckenzie presented a statement {
financial affairs, &C., by the Finance Commit
tee, aad moved to lag the resolution on the ia
be as unnecessary.
Dr.. Johnson said that the resolution implied
iflt did not make direct charge of dishonesty
on the part OF some officers Of the Corporation
aud while he did not believe that any o
item we're guilty, it was due TO those officer
III the resolution should be sent back TO tn
o.hnr Board with request that If any meu.be
knew of anything wrong, he should make i
known. He thought the motion TO lay on tht
table bad way to settle it.
Mr. Mckenzie suggested that the gentlemar
prepare such a rcsoIutoQ.
Mr. Moore said the Finarce Committee spent
whole weck aud made thorough examina-
ton. as much SO as any expert could do.
d.: Johnsoo then drew up resolution en-
budyiog his views as stated, and it was passed.
The resolution as to furnishing hose tor the
Friendship Fire Company, coming 10 from the
Common Council.
d.. johnson said the Fire Wardens were a
very liberal set of people, and he had no obiec-
llous to hearing their opinion. Action con-
cured IN.
On the resolution to give permission to the
Sou hcrn and Atlantic Telegraph Company 10
put up four pew poles
Mr.. Downham thought the consent of the
properly owocrs should be gotten first
DIR. johnson said it was too late to dscrimi.
uatc, and be thought it very small in the Coun-
chi 10 refuse this permission to new company.
Ii the company was taxed they must get even
some way by adding to the cost of messages.
Mr. DowDham stated the action of the tele,
graph companies 10 putting on the ten cent tax
H. said the manager OF the Southern and At.
antic Company had told him that his company
was forced into the arrangement by the West
,rn l ion Company, but the explanation was
no, satisfactory. He 1.-THE speakcr) would op.
pose all further privileges to telegraph compa-
uir- a. lutg as this tax remained.
d. johnson re-stated the position of the
c!npaDes as to the tax, saying that they were
Obliged to Impose 1t IN order TO make their
business pay.
Mr.. Mckvrzie said there was too much ask
luz coDscul OF property owners, and instaDced
the s.. Asaph street track. He opposed the
ask couseut. N b consent had been asko in
the cast Of the w; stern Union Company and
he should be 10 this. He wished W had DO |
telegraph, steamboats, or railroads either.
Mr. Downham claimed that he had rights
whlcn the Board was bound to respect, aud |
rncy certainly had no right to plant posts in
iron, Of his house without his consent.
Mr.. Moore favored giving the right to the
Sau;hern Company that had been given to the
We>tcru Union.
Mt. Downham's motion to require consent of
he property owners, was lost.
Mr. johnson moved tn grant the request
without cordion. Carried. ,,v,,. ~ re.
ya,d 10 the selling of fresh meats outside OF the
market, CONN., g up, r.,
Mr. McKcpze criticised the actions of the
Commissioners Of the Sinking Fund; especially
in regard to charging the city rent Tor omcss'
Sc lie thought it grea piece OF lmruue,93ce'
lie thought the salary OF the Clerk OF the Mar
k.l sbould b, paid by the Commissioners, a'so
H.. cost of cleaning up the market square.
Mr.. Jauuey, (Mr. Mckenzie 10 The chalr,)
said h.. was surprised at the remarks OF W.T..
Nrkrzie. He defended the action 0! me
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, ADD sald
their only desire was to reduce the debt' ana
hence these charges were made. He thought
the practice of allowing green grocers all over
town to sell meats, was working RUN TO tue
mark,, house, for the butchers and hucksters
declared their intention to leave, unless some
act were takeD.
VI, Mckenzie reiterated his objections TO
paving the rents, and hoped the next Councli
ud not do so. ,,
Mr. Moore agreed with Mr.. Mckcuzle.
Mr. Duwuham called up the act III regard 10
reducing the price of gas and prescribing the
mode OF collection Of gas bills He said many
Of the b. 3, customers of the Gas Works were
giving up the use of gas because they coulo
not afford it. Some action should be taken at
once.
Mr.. D,wnham moved to suspend the rules
and pass the bill.
Mr. Moore moved to refer to the COMMITTEE
ou Llsht. Carried.
Mr. Smoot offered resolution reducing the
price oil gas to 81 80 per.lhouSaud feet. hiecl
some diScuSsiou the resolution was passed:
d.. Johnson offered resolution submitting
the late amepdm nts to the charter on the ~ n
day Of April.
In oft ring the resolution DR.. johnson said !:
Mr. Presidential rise for the purpose OF OIL
irllug resolution fixing day i"r the ratlhca-
ton or REJECTION, by the quslif,. Voters OF the
city, of tie amendments to the present city
charter, recently passed by the Legislature
There is 10 Just cause OF complaint against the
people who took the matter OF the amendment
Of the charter iuto their Own hands. Year at
ter Wear | have told the members OF the City
COuuc that a majority of tic people lad de
t"rmiurd to have the charter amended, ane
tue aud again, by resolution, | have lnvitee
the Council to give its attention to the people
demands on the subject, but my appeals, g.
well as warnings, have been alike disregarded
and repeat, that there is no excuse IN com
paIulug OF the action of the people 10 reterenc
to The question, aud what principal will retus
the right TO appoint his owu agents? Had To
meuocrs of the City Council cheeriuliy e.
poused the cause of the amend ments which to
people desired, | have 90 doubt, that the laoe
OF selecting and eecting municipal officer