Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-15

| line uncovered, and when he came to the school
boys, great many of Us had the pleasure OF
shaking hands with him."
GEORGETOWN sEvENrY-nvE YEARS AGO.
Municipal Legislation in the Olden Time.
COMPROMISE OF THE "FRoeLAND" CONTEST
WELCOME TO GEN. JACKSON, ETC.
In the early history of Georgetown, there was
long contest between the heirs of Col. Charles
Beatty and the corporation of that city respect
ing the title Of "FrOgland." purchased by the
corporation from Col. Beatty as an addition to
that city. 1t was finally determined by the au-
thorities to settle the same by compromise, and
on the Goth Of August, 1906. resolution was
passed by the common council referring reso-
luton from the board OF aldermen respecting the
compromise to a committee of three-Messrs.
Luffborough, Corcoran and Dodge. 1.-THE Cor
coran referred to was the father of W. W. Cor
cOran, the banker.1
At the next meeting the committee reported
the result OF survey they had caused to be
made, and compromise proposition was
adopted: 'That all the streets, lanes and alleys
leading to the water shall be extended through
Wrapping" ''The Keys" and ''West Landing'
to be made and laid out seventy feet wide, and
the whole property south of 1.-THE Keys" ':Waf-
ping" and 'West Landing" when 80 widened
and extended, to be equally divided between
the corporation and the said heirs, the latter to
have the right to select as part Of their mOety
all Of the property which has been sold or
leased, whether by Charles Beatty, deceased,
Beatty & Deakns, or by the heirs Of Charles
Beatty, in all other respects the mayor, Thomas
appointed commissioners for the purpose in
making the division shall attend to the in
terests of the corporation" This was adopted
February Is, 1907. Mr. Corcoran, one of the COM
missiOners, made report Of the agreement
entered into between the parties interested.
The lines agreed upon were as follows: Begin
on the west side of Fishing Lane and give to
the Beattys lib feet, including 48 feet claimed
by Mr.. Stewart, reserving to the corporation
that on the north side of the causeway, except
claim, to the corporation 113 feet. including the
alley for use of the town to east side of Duck
Lane. Fifty feet west and on Duck Lane
to the Beattys &C., &c" This ageement
was signed by Thomas Corcoran, John Threlkeld
Daniel Bussard and John OFT on the part of the
committee, and by J. NJ. Beatty and Charles A.
Beatty on the part of the heirs The report was
adopted, and on the 9th July, 1907 a deed from
the corporation to John M and Charles A. Beatty
was executed, conveying to them 1.-The right of
the corporation to certain ground which had
been in controversy lying next and adjoining the
Potomac river" The deed was acknowledged
and executed before Thomas COrcOran and John
OFT, both justices of the peace and signed by A.
Reitzel, Mayor, with the seal Of the corporation
attached.
THE RICHMOND THEATER FIRE.
January 6, 1911. in the common council, 'On
leave Mr.. Francis Key, (author of the Star
Spangled Banner,O brings in resolution rec
Ommending to the inhabitants of the town to
abstain for one month from attending theatrical
amusements, and so forth. in consequence OF the
late fire at Richmond. which was passed" The
same day Mr.. Thomas COrcoran was elected
mayor and Mr.. James S. Morsell recorder.
DOES THIS REFER To THE ALEXANDRIA CANAL?
February g. 1912, resolution from the lower
board respecting contemplated canal to the
westward Of the causeway was passed by the al
dermen with amendments.
THE WATER QUESTION IN 1912.
March ID, the same year, the board of alder
men adopted resolution 'that Mr.. Getty, Mr..
Dodge and Mr.. Peter, be a committee to inquire
into the propriety and expediency of supplying
this town, or certain parts thereof, with good
and wholesome water from any fountain or
spring for the purpose of eXtinguishing fires and
for culinary purposes. and that they have leave
to report by bill or otherwise"
A resolution was adopted at the same meeting
that a committee be appointed, consisting of Mr..
MOrsell, Capt Peter and Capt. Marbury to take
into consideration the number of free colored
people, and to report 10y bill or otherwise.
In April. 1914. ordinance was passed pun
ishing Sabbath breaking. An act was passed ''to
prevent accidents from galloping horses, and
suffering them to go at large"
THE PROPOSED REMOVAL OF THE SEAT OF GOV
EMINENT IN 1914.
July 26, 1914, a resolution was passed provid-
ing for the appointment ola committee of safety,
and at special meeting on the 2Sth. called by
the mayor, on leave, Mr.. McKenny introduced a
bill on the subject Of the removal Of the seat of
the general government. and resolution direct
ing the issuing of change, both of which were
passed.
AIDING THE ERECTION OF FORT WASHINGTON.
November %, same year, at special meeting
of the city councils, called by the mayor, on
leave. Mr.. McKenny introduced a bill entitled
an ordinance for aiding in the erection of Fort
Washington, which was read the third time
passed and signed by the mayor.
CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS TO THE HERO OF
NEW ORLEANS.
special meeting Of the councils was held
November IS, 1885, to prepare congratulatory
address to Major General jackson, whose arrival
in town was announced. The two boards went
into joint meeting, John OFT, esq, in the chair
when committee, consisting of Cen Smith
Major Peter and Messrs John OFT. Thos. Cor
cofan ana ). j. Stall We're appointed q commit
committee the same evening reported the adj
dress as follows:
"GenerGl:-In the name of the inhabitants If
George Town the corporation, highly gratified
by the occasion. hastens to welcome your ar
rival amongst them. In union with the senti
ments OF their felow-citizens throughout the
union, the citizens of George Town receive with
the most pleasing recollections the distjn-
guished services which during the late war Won
rendered to our common country, and hi9hIv
appreciate the noble stand made against a vet
eran foe, by the brave men under your com
mand. The defence of Orleans was as grateful
to the feelings of the individuals composing
this community as it was honorable to the mil
itary character OF this people and glorious in it's
results to the nation. The corporation in be-
half of the citizens of this town, pray YOU to
accept their cordial congratulations and good
wishes for your future health and happiness.
With great general respect and consideration
we have the honor to be. general, your obedient
servants" Whereup0n it was ordered that the
committee who reported the address, together
with the mayor, sign and present the came in
behalf of the corporation, to Major General An
drew Jackson.
GEN. JACKsON'S ANSWER TO THE COMMITTEE.
dated Georgetown, November 20, 1875 was as
follows: