Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1870, Page 4

LOCAL NEWS Amusements, éc. \TIOWAL THRATER.— jie Aiitehell im «Panchen. sone Lixcots HALL.—Old Folks Concert. Wairznvest GALLERY—Grand Comic Pan- erama of the Removal of the Capital, and other Magnificent a, every evening, eemmencing at 5 o'clock. Surta & Strone’s Ant Gatteny, 25 F st. ‘Manuarran’s Aat Gatrenr, 496 7th street, Ban.ow’s Art Gatrunry, 21 Pa. avewue. —e—- RITORIAL GOVERNMENT FOR 7aTHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Interesting Discussion. A Plan of Organization Adopted. The General Cémusittee of one hundred and Bfty citizens appoiuied by the mars meeting at Lincoln Hall, some weeks since, to prepare a plan for a territorial form of government for the District of Columbia, met last evening at Metzcrott’s Building, for the purpose ef hearing the report of tac sub-committees of twenty-one d to draft a bill. be those present were Judge Fisher, A. bow Ri Shepherd. Hallett rn, Clinton Lloyd, De Darwen Lines Metzerott, John R Fivans, Win. Dixon, Hall, A. i. Sterte- B. Ym. Gunton, J. 6. Lewis, uilock, Chas. B.Fisner, Ciepbane, T.L. €.5. hoves, John T. Mitebeil, O. D. Barrett, J. Coombe, K. C. Hewitt, D. M. ‘A. Wormley, Wm. Syphax, H. N. Easby, Gon. B.D. Muzzy. Z.D. Gillman, Jobn W. Thomp- ton, Wm. B. Webb, Michael Thompson, $. Wolf, |. Ke . Jobin W. Green, Hawkins taylor, ell. A.S. Solomons, A. Cluss, ai The meeting was called to order by J. J. Coombs, and Hon. A. G. Riddle was called to the chair, in the absence of Judge Fisher. The Chair stated the object of the meeting, and the read the report of the committee, be- ing the bill as printed in Tae Stax of yester- day. On motion of Mr. Kilbourn, the report of ‘the commitice was accepted, and Gen. Muzzy moved that the meeting proceed to consider the Bill by sections. Mr. H. N. Easby thought the BiN contemplated such Tadical changes in the ernment of this District that ample tine wld ve allowed for all ty understa ougiily before voting Of the committee wo" ‘ie vot= es @onsideration of the bul be postponed for one week. at thor- Mr. Coombs thought it best to go through The Dill section by scetion, after which they eould postpone tinal action fur one week. Clinton Livyd seconted the motion of Mr. Easbs, and moved to amend that the bill could Be considered by sections and final action post- Pored for ene week. He thought the import- measure to the people of the Dis- ivinbia could not be overestimated. He thought there was ability om the meeting to act on thie bill at once Nhad becn prepared by an able commit- he hoped it would be cousidered imme- Gen. Muzzy thought it was not worth while to @eiay action, and by doing so let the City Hall Bing prepare a bil ‘orestall this meeting. It ‘was wel! known by members of the committee ‘Sbat a bill was being prepared by the City Hail Bing. BF. Fasby had every confidence in the gentle- en who prepared the bill, but he thought it ui terly imposeible to perfect’ it during one even- ir. Shopherd.—“Let us try it anyhow.” Gen. Muzzy thought theré was no necessity for this committee setting up themselves as law wakers. If the committee was to enact or put ‘the bill on the statute books, then there might Be some reason for postponing it, but every gen- ‘Heman who read a newspaper had seen the bill and bad ample time to consider it. It was ouly %& droft of @ bill subject to the action of Con- Pir: Harvey Lindsley moved that Mr. Easby’s motion be laid on the table, which was adopted, and the Secretary to read the bill by sections. Upen reading the first section creating the territorial government over the District, Mr. Eaeby inquired what was a territorial form of <4 ° government ‘Mr. Shepherd.—It is a government for a ter- witory. [Laughter.} ‘The prst, second and third sections were then ut amendment. In the fourti: provides that for the purpose of isions of the act into ettect, ident shall appoint a governor and sec- Fetary +o hold their offices until the tirst general election, but neither of them stould be eligible te any office at the first election— Mr. Sturtevant moved that the seer -tary be exempted from the provision :naking hia tm: fer election. He thought the first might just begin to understand his duties, Dut must leave his office at the clection to leta green man come in. Mr. Shepherd moved to amend the amend- ment by striking ont all of tha’ i governor or secretary in Mr. Coombs said that subject had been thor- @ughly discussed in the committee, and it had ‘Deen argued that the appointed governor might ulate things at the election so as to secure bis election. ‘Mr. Lloyd thought the proviso had better re- main in the bill. Judge Fisher ep! be it would be stricken out. If the President should be fortunate enough to point an efficient Governor and Secretary = could gain the respect of the people of this District, for their election, they should not be disqualified. Fiftyor one hundred years ago there it have T some room for this lim- tation, but not now in this day of enlighten- ment. ‘Mr. Shepherd's motion to strike out the dis- qmalifying clause as to Loth Governor and Sec- war adopte: : In section 5. prescribing the number of Coun- @ilmen and Representatives, and fixing their ‘term of office at two years, Mr. Lloyd moved to :—Immediately after they shall have as. aembied in consequence of the first election they ‘absll be divided as equally as may be into three The seats of the first class shall be ‘vacated in one year, of the second class in two of the third class in three years, so may be chosen «very year. at this was for the purpose of having only a portion of the members elected each year so that there might be always an ex- perienced member there. Mr. Coombs was opposed to this amendment as 4% would give a chance for colonization. In Obio and other States the plan similar to the one in ‘this Dill and had been . and it had always been found that there were enough ex- perience’ men re-elected to carry on the busi- £ f | ‘The it was rejected. Im the 6th section, providing that all male Gitizens who have been actual residents of the District for twelve months prior to the election sbould have the right to vote, Judge Fisher moved to amend 50 as to make the qualitications ‘the same as at present and exclude persons non eompes mentis, and those who shall have been eonvicted of any infamous crime or those who ave given aid and comfort to the rebellion. Mr. Clephane moved to amend the last sectio®? 90 as to prohibit those from voting who had Borne arms in the late rebellion and had not Been pardoned by the President or relieved of their disabilities by Congress. if the line could not be those who were forced into the who went intg it voluntarily. said ibere were in the Union arm: . He to re. T.M apologist for the rebellion or took part in it. cated er soldiers of the Uni nursed them ted hospitals and wiris Mr. a thought those restored to <itiseebip ahold to have their disabil} D ‘oud too do that let them be disf: itchell said he was not here as an other man who He hada brother who was edu- at the expense of the Governme: fought all the fae on the Union side, thert the remarks of Jorge Fisher did not apply to him. The speak Hayy fed sick and wounded army at his own his own beds, his wife had visi- ered te the sick an: who wanted to to Congress FEY ie they were ranchised. and fore table, wounded to the best of her ability, but the war y the rebellion he e? an We ex] thought it time te forgive to be torgh ven He always had opposed did all in his power to auj the Government, but now ne pleaded iyr mercy for those who had done wrong. Judge Fisher said there were thousand: of y00r Colored lke and for that they citizenship. The hig! Mr. would be passed. After some fr acon, because it was wholesale m: poor colored boy could not be e ling four or five sticks of sugar cand of treason should not be excused. . C. Lewis hoped Ju ment would be sustained. [1 down they might as well go home, for if must be excluded est crime was th v8 Who had been convicted of cealing a dollars worth of sugar candy or t on alo on- gress heard of such action no territerial bil per debate. Jndge Fisher's amendment was adopted with but two negative hat if an Coors offered an amendment providing person not entitled to vote under the uct should wilfaliy and knowingly vote at said first election h aid be Hable the pains and penalties imposed by existing laws for illegal votm: in the twe-thirds or bonds. was bawpered. corporation ot se te uthore H here was a pre h nay out the Legisla- w the corpo! Washington. 20 the thought this in the Legista- it to it mi! rendment bo tter of than ration Mr. Barrett thonght they might be anthorized to borrow not ex.cer ting ‘a c.rtain sum, as the Legislature of New } ork had suffered from ex- trav: ce of the hind. dudge Fisher said New York had been cited. He desired to say it had outgro' wn hood of States in every point of view. Mr. Sturtevant's was lost. il her sister- Mr. Lloyd was opposed to the restriction on the legislature from taxing Government proper- mem! = Of all things he wanted to do that. thought the District had a perfect right to tax the Government property here. He knew many rs of the Lower He fouse of Congress who were in favor of paying tax on Goverument pro- petty. Mr. for the ment property. for Congress to Mr. J.C. Lewi F- at was desirable, but it was ant the right. thought there was-no wisdom in making any allusion to the matter in the bill. The amendment of Mr. Livyd, striking out the words “nor to tax the States,” was adopted. 15 and 16 were adopted. Sections 10, 11, 12, property of the United 13, 14, In the i7th section, giving the Legislature power to create corpura- tions and repeal the charters of Washington and Georgetown, abolish Levy Court, &c., Dr. Lindsley moved to amend the section’ by the assembly the power to alter, amend, or re- peal the charters of the Washington Gaslight Company, the Metropolitan and the Washing- ton and Geor; giving wn Ka'lroad Companies.” To this proposition Judge Fisher proposed an ainendment, which Dr. L. accepted, viz.:—“That the said ass¢mbly shall have power to T, porations educational, create, or repeal within said District cor” ‘gate for religious, charitable, , industrial, or commercial Uurposes, ‘of public improvement.” f or ‘A devate ensted as to Congress giving to the the right which it had ree legislative assembl; served to itself when creatin; tions. Judge Fisher thought 1 Congress these corpora- could Fire te the people of ‘this District certain legis- tive powers, they could then all such powers. br. Judge Fisher, was adopted. Mr. Elvans ‘thought the Legislature power to abolish the Levy Court or indstey’s amendment, as amended by rovision giving the scpeal the charters of Washington and George- town would create opposition to the bill. Mr. shepherd thought the time might come when they would want torepeal these charters, and should have the power to do so. ige Fisher offered an amendment providing “That neither of said municipal corporations shall be abolished without the consent of people of said corporatic pressed at a special election therein to obt e s Tespectively, ex- the sense of the people on that subject ;” adopted. Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, then approved. 2 and 2, were Mr. Easby offered a resolution that Congress be, and are hereby, respe: etfully reques “i to extend the corporate limits of the city of Wgsh- ington so asto embrace the whole District of Columbia, and government, wit Jace it under one municipal such power as Congress may deem advisable to accomplish the true intent of all whieh was Mr. L lost. ernment, the best interests of the people; oyd moved that a committee be ap- pointed to rearrange the bill—arrange under proper sections powers conferred, duties de- rtined, &e., as nearly as practicable. Mr. Coombs thought it had better be recommit- ted to the committee of five which prepared it. Mr. Shepherd moved that four additional members be added to that committee, who should put the bill in proper shape, present it to Congress, &c., which motion was adopted, and the Chair appointed as additional membe the committee of tive, Judge Fisher, Messrs. D. Muzzy, Clinton L. Lioyd, and Hallet i! R. ile bourn. Judge [Fisher, as chairman of the general committee, announced Biessrs. Goddard, Enoch Totten. Mr. Shepherd moved that the campaign com- mittee be instructed to hold meetin; as additional members . Meigs, J. M. Langston, James througout the two cities and county of the District far the ensuing two weeks, so as to present the bill to the people, and obtain signatures to me- morials to be ‘presented to Congress. He also moved that the Committeo on Memorials be in- structed to prepare them and the meetings for — Gen. Muzzy mittee meet at hi ofan lay them betore that the memorial com- Office to-day to draft a plan ‘The Chair stated that the labor of drafting this bill had been performed mainly by Mr: Coombs, lips and who had been assisted by Messrs. Phil- Cox. He, as chairman, of the com- mittee, availing himself of his hi got the work out of his associates. ‘On motion of Mr. Hall, ign peirileg?: vote of thanks was tendered to the sub-committee referred to. Ju Fisher ht @ campaign to carry the wil theagh saccomfally Should Eat eae tne two weeks. dir. Morrison moved to keep up the campai until the defeat or success of the bill, AdavteL, Mr. Brown stated the District Comunitteo of the Senate was anxious to get hold of the biil. Adjourned. RELIEF oF THE PooR.—A meeti ing of the directors and visitors of the Washington Associaticn for the Improvement of the Condi- tion of the Poor was held yesterday afternoon, Major A. C. Richards presi “the Cha ding, and 8. Wolt air stated that the object was to hear the arrangements for the distribution ot the Government rehef and to come to a full under- standing as to the duties of visitors. He had found many impostors, He had been told that Capt. be re] , and on the manner the relief is is winter would depend the He wo a Dr anis of police be fest care be used. - Roberts moved that the lieutenants and requested to act as visitors to expended future action of Bridges would Les 7 a minute record of relieved, which would ported a Con: therefore urge tuat the in their respective precincts. Agreed to. Mr. Browne understood that the Mayor would continge Mr. A. Hart to furnish bread and wood and coke. stated that A Pext wextixe anda warm debate are ex- pected wt the Aldermen's Room. pject The Railn eight. Subj Washington.” Tue CoNceRT ax; bath School of the F) Tepeated 2 uti uy oad Int Exursirion of the h Baytis Chueh wi City Hall, to- or Sab- ill be CORPORATION AFFAIRS, Beard of Aldermen, Febraary 21st. In the absence of the President, (Mr. Crocker,) the Vice President, Mr. Baker, called the Board to order, and requested the Secretary to read the journal of the last meeting. SxIRMISIIING. The sy ated Sig & tew lines, when Mr. Clark, moved the further reading Journal be fated the moti : eal Chair 5 ¢ motion, when Mr. Mi said,he hoped the reading would not be dis: nsed with, and argued that the first business 1 order Was the reading of the Journal of the ith instant, from the point at which it was inte t off ut the last meeting of ‘he Chair said the question was on the motion to dispenes With the reading of the journal of the last meeting. He did not understand the rale whe as iated by the gentleman, (Mr. Moore. Mr. Mgore.—* The Chair will not understand anything that he docs not find it convenient to understand.” Continuing, he said that he would like to know if the Board was ashamed of the proceedings that they would not have them read. . Connolly said that if there was anything to be ashamed of in the journal it was thie part token by those who delayed the busine. of this Board. There were some things ‘g¢ did not derstand. He did not understand why it wee that gentlemen were permitt -q ‘tov make sean remarks to the presiding 0" ,cer as were made by the gentleman, (Mr. sfoore.) ‘This Soligtes should terminate. ‘he public took no intrest in these persona Controversies, but in the trans- action of the public business, and those who de- layed it would be called to account by the ple. He made an earnést appeal to the Soard to proceed with the business, stating that he had important bills to report making appro- priations of about $23,000 to pay judgments against the Corporation. After further debate, a vote was taken on the motion to dispense with the reading of the jour- nal, which was lost: yeas—Messrs. Baker, Clark, Connolly, Davis, Stewart and Slater—6; nays— Messrs. Champion, Knight, Moore, Morseli and McCathran—5; not two-thirds. After further debate as to the order of busi- ness under the rules, &c., Mr. Stewart appealed to members not to take up the time of the Board in this way, but to proceed to the transaction of the imporjant business they had betore them. Br. Moore contended that time would have been saved if gentlemen would have allowed the journal to be read. ‘The Chair decided that, under the vote just taken, the reading of the journal of the last meeting was in order; but that, under the rules, it was not necessary to proceed with the journal of the preceding meeting trom the point at Which it was interrupted unless the Board or- it. Mr. Moore dissented from this opinion, con- tended that both journals should be read, and appealed from the decision of the Chair. vote was then taken on sustaining the deci- sion of the Chair, which resulted: yeas—Messrs. Baker, Clark, Connolly, » Stewart and Slater—G; nave—Mevsrs. Champion, Knight, Moore, Morseli and MeCathran—5. Mr. Moore contended that the Chair (Mr. Ba- ker) had no right to vote on sustaining his own decision. ‘The Chair directed the Secretary to read the Journal of the last meeting; which was done. Mr. Moore said the Secretary should now read the journal of the preceding meeting. MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR. ‘The Chair said the next business in order was me from the Mayor; and the Secretary read three communications from the Mayor, as iy mouncing his approval of acts making appropriation for repair of books in the office of the Tax Clerk; to pay the contingent expenses of the Assessors’ office; and to prohibit the sale of unsound meat and other provisions. One transmitting statement of the account of the First National Bank with the Corporation, showing a balance aguiunt the city of §60,12847. ‘The Mayor says:—The ostensible balance to the credit of the hein (gd sinking fund is $43,584.09, but the amount is really much larger, as will appear when the money deposited by the Collector of Taxes haa been distributed.” THE WASHINGTON CANAL One in answe~ to a resolution of this board, stating that as the business of the canal does not justify the payment of @ salary to an officer to take charge of it, he (the Mayor) authorizea the Superintendent of Streets, Sewers, &c., to cal- lect the rents, witch he has done so far’ as pos- ible. The reper’ of Superintendent Bliss, ac- companying the Mayor's communication, shows the amount of receipts for canal rents from Oc- twher 12th to date is $2,275.41. The number of persons leasing lots bordering on the canal is thirty-six. Wilson E. Brown rents wharf at foot of Ith street at an annual rent of $500. NEW BUSINESS. Mr. Davis introduced bill to curb, pave and gutter on the onter side of the gearriageway around the circle at the intersection of Connec- ticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire ave- nnes and 19th and P streets N. W.; referred. Also, resolution requesting Gencral Hlichler to cause a thorough survey to be made of S street north, from th street west to the western boundary, and to inform this board what nuto- ber of cubic yards of grading has been done on said street; passed. Mr. Stewart introduced resolution requesting the City Surveyor to fur- nish estimate of cost of trimming and grave ling 2éth street west, from L to M north$passe: Mr. Connolly introduced resolution to pay for extra clerical labor in the office of the Water trar, rendered necessary by reason of the position of Topographer of the Water Board Paving been made vacant from March 10, 1369, to December Ist, 185%; referred. Also, pre- sented petition of Conrad Williams and others foreerection of lamp-posts on 5th street north; referred. Also, memorial of C. Viemeyer, pro” testing against improving New Jersey avenue, between It and Khode Island avenue; referre Mr. Morsell introduced bill (with petition) for relief of David Harris; referred. Also, bill au- thorizing the construction of a sewer in K street north, between 4th and Sth streets west; re- ferred. <_ BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION. Br. Moore introdaced bill “to gua‘ against and restrain corrupt practices.” Tt enacts that after its passage “it shall be unlawful for any person holding an office under this corporation to receive any bribe, present, or reward of any kind or nature whatever from any other person holding any place of profit and trust, or from any contractor under this corporation, or froin any person or person employed as laborers for the corporation by any of ihe corporation con- tractors,” and subjects those who shall tender or receive any Such present to a fine of not less than £40, nor more than $50; aud if they are gficers of employes of the corporation they shall ‘be immediately dismissed. Mr. McCathran did not sce the necessity of the bill, and thought It a reflection on the of- ficers of the corporation. If they were going to ass such a measure, they should include mem- Bers of the Councils. Mr. Moore.--"1 will accept that amend- Mr. McCathran thought the members were not more susceptible to such influences than others, and generally got abuse instead of re- wards for their services here. He did not think this bill would be effective to hinder the im- pulses of a generous heart. Mr. Moore thought this bill was not any more of a retiection on the officers of the corporation than the similar bill introduced into Congress was a reflection on the officers of the Gencral Government. ‘The bill was referred to the Committee on Police. THE TAX-MILL CONTROVERSY REVIVED—TuE HOARD 8U8T: Mr. Moore introd ‘ Kesoived, That this hs in.oroperly inserted ia he 7th inst..) that a notice of @ mo- an; rogress ion becoming operative for an an aw trean pv oer law lissnenta mote nto reconsider is aprivileged question, which icing diseetly oppaette to ” rectly opposite to and practice, under which the can le moved or ¢: 2; by any member, without Teep-ct to the source of the ori notice or mo- Tesolved, That the Mayor, in assuming, in face of the said notice of rect act authorizing him to borrow a dollars had passed the Board of convening the Board of Common ‘special session on the evening of the let instant to pass the Dill ot the Aldermen notwithstanding the pendit notice of « motion to reconsid:r, ied. limits of executive propricty and authority, and fammitted an act invasive of the privileges of the Seer chy acre ent y crany Stateor other government, where the fs yok Geemareation er ey eeive and leg- Mr. ‘Moore mated that s separate vote be taken on each resolution. Mr. Davis moved to lay the resolutions on the table; lost—ycas, Messrs. Baker, Clark,"Connol- ly, Davis, Stewart, and Slater—é. Na: Messrs. Champion, Emery, Knight, Moore, sell, and McCathran—6. ‘Mr. Connolly replied to the assertions in the resolutions, and referring to the waste of time Me Aibsre said, yes, he had another speech, coonpring, several pages Of manuscript, which he would read at the proper time. Mr. Connolly —* I have no doubt of xt.” Mr. Moore —‘ But I will not do as has been done men; get my speech inserted in the jou! ed nelly said that any one who accused ng clandestive, was guilty of Uf there was a mah under God's Heaven who could accuse him of clandestine » he would like to sve him right rerolution. Mr.Clark moved to strike out the word ‘‘im- properly,” and on this » long debate arose; after whic! . Stewart sai Moore had Mr. said that Mr. a3 at his epeech before it would Tished in tho papers tie honed it would not mes to be satis. with that. The past was past; and to make itright forthe future, he (Mr. 8 would ofier the following as a substitute for Mr. Moore's resolutions: z PRQEZERES UEGRGEETRS. RORSIRSEECS, PREREAGPTARWAEROGETENO. DEEDRRRCOEREZED aNSaEeRaGSEPaaESSaE2., §. RH Eau SEERRSELGERERERSEERT GSEUAES0EF, ©: bs Moore contended that this resolution could not be offered as a substitute for his. The Chair deci ded that it was in order substitute. =? Mr. Moore from the decis!yn, Mr. Stewart the wast’ of time, and appealed to the iblican ™” mbers to put a —- a0 stating that those “ng were elected as epublicane were * cting with those who delayed business sho~.q“fook about them and ir MeCathran said of the gentle- man stur’, in his nostrils ike rames from Pan- demejium. There had been too much of party in these Councils already. Mr. McC. then spoke Of the political differences in the city at some length, and disclaimed beng a party man him- pi Mr. Connolly moved that the secretary be in- structed instead of requested; amendment ac- cepted. Also, to strike out the word “‘here- after,’ on the ground that it implied a censure of the secretary; amendment accepted. Mr. Connolly said if Mr. Moore would allow the committees to be call.d, he (Mr. C.) would vote for all of his resolutions after they got through basiness. He deprecated the delay of business, and intimated that while the members were censured, yet the newspapers had encouraged these discreditable scenes. He would go from this hall to-night humiliated because of the perverseness of a few persons, who took ever occasion to retard the business of the Board. He bad no animosity against the gentleman from the Fourth Ward, and if he would only come nid be liberal would be glad to stand by his side, and work with him for the good of the city. Mr. Moore arose to speak, when he was called ‘der by Mr. Davis. He proceeded to speak the Chair decided that he was out of ler, and a motion was therefore made and ied, that he be allowed to proceed. He uied that he had ever made a party appeal, or given aparty vote, and said there never was a case so audacious as this referred to in his reso- lutions, The whole preamble to the bill to post- pone the tax sales was atub tothe whale. to cloak another measure, that was to allow the Mayor to anticipate the revenue to amount of $250,000. The preamble was nonsense. The tax lists'could not be ready in the time specitied anyhow, and the peopie get no benefit whatever from it. Mr. Champion, in reply to Mr. Stewart's ap- peal to the Republicans to look about them, said that was just what he had been doing. He was aparty man in reference to great principles, but would not countenance party trickery. ‘The Chair's decision that Mr. Stewart's resola- tion was a substitute for Mr. Moore’s resolutions was not sustained, there being a tle vote. The question recurring on Mr. Moore’s first resolution, the pending amendment to strike out the word “improperly” was lost, and the resolution was by’a tie vote, as follows : Yeas—Messrs. Champion, Emery, Knight, Moore, Morsell, and McCathran—6, nays— Messrs. Baker, Clark, Connolly, Davis, Stew- art, and Slater—6. ; The ——— resolution was rejected by a simi- lar vote. ‘The third resolution censuring the Mayor was lost; ‘Messrs. Emery, Knight, Moore, and Morsell_4, nays—Mesers, Baker,’ Champion, Clark, Connolly, Davis, MeCathran, Stewart, and Siater—8. Adjourned. . Beard of Common Council. President Williams in the chair, and all the members present except Messrs. McKnight, Nutter and Venable. A mei was received from the Mayor en- closing the account of the apothecary of the Second Ward; referred. Also, one enclosing a request for the loan of the portrait of Washing- ton for the ball at Masonic Temple; which re- quest was granted. NEW BUSINESS. The following were introduced :—By Mr. Tay- lor—Petition asking for abatement of a nuisance ‘on 22d street; bill for gas lamps on 2th street, from Pennsylvania avenue to F street; bill to grade and pave alley in square bounded by R and S_and 19th and 2uth streets, referred. “By Mr. Thompson—Petition of hackmen, asking that a hack stand be established in front of the Arlington Hotel, Vermont avenue, between H and J streets, with a bill or the purpose; passed. By Mr. Bur; Petition of J. L. Gatchell, sealer of weights and measures, asking compen- sation for extra services; referred. By Mr. Hall—Bill to erect gas lamps on I street, from 14th to 16th; reterred. Bill to place a bridge over the temporary drain at the intersection of 1th and O streets; passed. By Mr. Detrick— Bill for the erection of posts and lamps on 10th street, from New York avenue to L street, and en K-trom Oth to 1th streets; referred. By Mr. Beall—B il for footways ‘on both sides of Turner street, (in square 365, between P and Q and tb’ and 10th streets;) passe By Mr. Browne—Petition of the Secretary of the Universal Franchise Association, asking that certain fines be remitted; referred.’ By Mr. Holmes—Kesolution that the 22d of February be hereafter observed as a holiday; passed. By Mr. Hatton—Petition in reference to an ob- struction in M street south, between 2d and 3d streets east, accompanied by a resolution re- questing the Mayor to inform the Board why such obstruction is allowed to remain, and re- esting the Corporation Attorney to inform the Board what lez:siation is necessary that the street may be improved; referred. Goncurrent resolution referring the bill introduced by Councilman Burgess for the construction of certain sewers, to a board to consist of “ Major Wm. Morse, chairman, Jeremiah Costello, P. H. Donegan, (City Surveyor,) John O'Donovan, Col. dames B. Fry and Col. James R. O’Beirne, distinguished Fentlemen, in whose ability, relia~ bility and skill in the promotion of their own interests—which, of course, cannot conflict with the interests of the city and of the tax- payers—we have the fullest confidence and respect.” Mr. Beall moved to lay the resolution on the table; carried—yeas, 14; nays, Messrs. Gain>s, Hatton, and Holmes, 3. By Mr. Tinney—Bill granting’ authority to’ D. Collins to erect a frame bath room; passed. B: Mr. Simmr—Resolution requesting an exami nation of the pavement on the east side of Ninth street east, from Maryland avenue to south B street, to see if it is laid in conformity with law; adopted. By Mr. Boyd—Bill to build a bridge over the canal at Virginia avenue. Bill author- izing the Fire Commissioners to purchase 1000 feet of hosc for the No. 4 company, and to fully equip the oyper companies. Petition and bill to ‘fine Yinposed on A. Liberary; referred. Mr. Williams—Bill appropriating $1900 to_pur- chase furniture, &c., for No. 4 Engine Com- pany; referred. ‘THE MARKET HOUSE QUESTION. Mr. Burgess moved that the special order, the pao ig house bill, be further postponed four weeks. Mr. Williams said to postpone the consider- ation of the bili was to give an opportunity to a private company, and the gentleman should take the resy onsibility. Mr. Burge # replied that while in favor of the Corporatior. constructing a market house he torte in the Lill a scheme to fleece the Corpor- ation. Mr. Holmes said that the bill was a snakey affair and should be examined carefully. Mr. Fardon remarked that he had had a con- versation with Judge Welker, who had d to him to present a bill to Congress, as, if the the city did not act, a bill now pending would *h crgne pnp ir. Hatton was to post) believed that this and similar ilis should be killed at onee. ‘1 ‘he tirst section showed what ‘the bill was. Mr. Hall moved to lay the bill on the table. Lost—yeas, Messrs. Gaines, Hall, Holmes, Piper, Site beard oneaad € cuniiat the Bi by 1 consi sections. Mr. Beall moved to strike out the first section, and Rood some — Mr. Hall oe by mbstitute a resolution requesting Congress ithorize this corporation to issue sufficient bonds, net exceeding one million dollars, to en- able the 'to erect suitable buildings on the ground now occupied by the Center Mar- ket for market pw revenue of said erected thereon to = ment, and Finest Warp “This organiza- tion held a moeting last night at Ste ‘Schoo| Houcc, Thomee Martinin te chair; aad Joo M. ‘asungion, secrécary. "Henry Johnson, from the Committee of Seven inted to settle that they were unable to agree, and gave a de- tailed statement of their joint conference. which has been heretofore published in Tue Star. the commi The report was accepted and Mr. Johnson offered & resolutfon that all res- olutions or communications having for their ob- ject directly or indirectly the endorsement or Tecommendation by this club of any person or Persone for office the ration be Teferred to the Executive Committee without ing the chairmanship ot the mamit- the Concillators Cominittce for their sorvices, and the city dailies for their impartial reports of the public political meetings; and Captain Fish offered resolutions thanking the Concilia- tory Committee for their eff tee. About fifty names were here handed in for membership, when a member said be was authorized to propose the name of Carter A. Stewart. This raised quite a buzz of inquiry. One desired to know how such a sudden change had come over Mr. Stewart since his actions at the Himber meeting on Friday night last. Another wanted to know if Stewart had real authorized his namaygo be proposed. Another said he was glad to en being converted, but he would have to be pretty well assured of Mr. Stewart's conversion before ailow him to come in. Two or three members amerted that they had seen Mr. stewast the eviows at churc} had ing I would be there myseit.”” The qu then clinched by a member stating that Mr. Stewart had not ouly asked him to present his name to the Invincibles, but accom, 2 the request with a $2 note; which new with cries of “ Oh,’ well, th “Money talks,” &e., and ti man Stewart was the elglit hundred and seventy- sixth on the roll of the Invincible Club After a lengthy address by Rey. B. Swailow, the meeting adjourned. levers THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE Jony it. Hovs- rox.—The funeral of the late Johu I took place from his residence, on +3 tween i9h and 20th, yesterday af n.and was very largely attended. The ri ligious sor- vices were condi y Rey. Dr. Bs land, Rey. S. D. Finkel and Ke . ‘The body was enclosed in one of (Gawler pat- ent burial cases, covered with blick cloth, on the breast of which was a breastplate with the name and dates of birth and death oi decoased, over which were several handsome wreaths. ‘The accouterments of the Knights Templar were also on the coffin. The services of the Knights Templar took place at the house, con- ducted by Eminent Commander J. B. Wili, with Rev. Dr. Pinkney as prelate, after which the remains were placed in the hearse. The follow- ing were the pall-bearers: J. B. Blak Brodicad, B. B. French, Commodore ‘Aulick, Thomas Smith and M. Goldsborough, on the part of the citizens; Job Angus and C. W. Ben- nett, on the part of Washington Commandery, No.1, K.T.; John Lockie and J. M. Jewell, on the part of Columbia Chapter, and W.'M. Martz and —— Campbell, on the part of Hope No. 20. The remains wire followed to iil Cemetery by Washington and Colum- Hope lodge, Fc Ae Ac Ms scoompumed ere 0) ge, F. A. A. M., accompanied by a section of the Marine Band’ ‘At the grave ie vi Masonic services were conducted by P. G. M. B. B.,French. Washington Commandery was under command of E. C. J. B. Will and Colum- bian was commanded by Captain General S. Baxter. AE) eS ‘THE CHESAPEAKE Bay anp Potomac River CanaL Comrany.—The House Committee on Railwaysand Canals yesterday considered the bill to authorize the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River Tide-Water Canal Company, to enter the District of Coinmbia. company proposes.tif given permission by Congress, to extend their canal from the point where it strikes the boundary line of the District, thence in and through said District to the Anacostia river, at a point thereon above Benning's Bridge; thence ‘along said river to points in the city of corporation to run up the Anacost! river to Bladensburg and construct from thence a canal to Annapolis. They agree commence operation on t within five days after the passage of the bill, and clean itout, keeping at all times at least four feet of water therein; and are willing, if the city of ee has any claim to the canal, to pay a and equitable value therefor. At the session of the committee yesterday, Mr. Gideon L. Walker appeared in tehalf of the Canal Company, and urged the passage of the bill, and in reply to an inte: tory, stated that the price of ceal alone would be reduced one dolar per ton, as they could transport that article at such rates as would warrant such a reduction. The committee seems favorably impressed with the project, and appointed Messrs. McCrew, Prosser, and Smith asub- committee to examine into the same, and report at an early period. ae es Frmers.—Last night, about 11 o'clock, the dwelling-house occupied by Mr. Frank Brown, situated on New Jersey avenue, between K and L streets, caught fire from a stove. Officer Lynch turned in an alarm from box 25, but from some cause the alarm was struck for box 29, causing the Fire Department to go to the corner of Seventh and E streets. The fire was extin- guished by the officer and several citizens, without the assistance of the tire engines. Damage about $100. Yesterday a fire occurred in house No. 8 Dud- dington Kow, occupied by Mr. Thomas Fitch, caused by the bursting of a steam heating pipe at to the cooking range, which was en- tirely destroyed, scattering the fire about the room. The force of the explosion was s0 great as to destroy the window in the kitchen. Ofi- cer Barkley, with the assistance of the members of the Columbia Engine Company, extinguished the fire oath afew buckets of water. Damage about $50. A Woman Assavits A Maw Wirm a Hazon. | fo visit Last night about nine o'clock arow took place | tween 6 in a colored bawdy house in Murder Buy be- tween Emma Burgess and Het Baker. Several weeks ‘the parties had a difference and she order night he again went to her house and com menced abusing her, when she obtained a razor and as he was about to assault her sho inflicted several wounds on the face and head oi Baker. Officers Leach and Gates arrested the partie the woman being taken to the Central Guar house and the man to Dr. Entwisle’s drug store, where his wounds were sewed up poy by Dr. Butler, and he was afterwards conveyeul to the guardhouse. This morning, after a hear- ing before Justice Harper, Emma Burgess was held to bail for court. EprTor STAR:—While Tan paming yestesaay those gentlemen who laid the fur m of our present school system, you have for; the names of Andrew Coyle, I ius Mudd, and Robert Farnham. Mr. Fi am was one of the most earnest and liberal friends of the schools, ay always the friend of both teacher and pupil. popul ality with whi ieee and elevation schools.” Althongl book business, it is well known tion with the schools his res; i and the with an of twenty pieces, all in the costumes of 16. "Eh ae ot eet ment is quite novel to this city, and all who @ pleasant SSL a ett D1soRDERLY 1x TREC. and John W. Winters, two Society differences between them | celebrated the anniversary of the First Ward Republican Club, reported | birthday in such an te ittee | which were bate. ception committee, an A letter was read from John F. Cook, resign- | the pleasure of all who atten . &c., both of | begged like a which were referred to the Executive Commit- | was incorruptible be would vote to | $114.50 nett to the sharehol te: ce, J. M. | morning the Vashington. It is the inteation of.the | Prompt and reliable carriers dati ta 5 ‘Washington canal | 223 Penmeylvani ed him away from her house. Last } GEORGETOWN. Cottzor.—The ap) afford an intellectual treat to the large audience of ladies and gentlemen assembled in the col- lege hall w that occasion. The exercises, Tececnpereed with music by the col- lege band, commenced at haif-past two o'clock, and consisted of the following addresses» .” G. Gordon Posey, of Micsissij “ Mount Vernon.” Thos. Badeanx. of La., “Lab- erty,” Thos. Mackin, of Tl. Triumphs of the Mind,” Eugene F. Hill, of Md. Messrs. Brady, Sands, Harris and Brown officiated as the re- 4 contributed to Driyrxc Tarover a Frxerat.—ohn Bow- Day was | ers, who, some months since, was fined by -us- Buckey for some Offence. snd thereafter cy. ti ‘Gurton Snowden offered resolutions thanking | publicly pitched into dusticn ih for his courar |, Was before the same tribanal Ss charged by Joseph Gawler, under- ak ith driving = h peg =} — charge while procee « i ra Reooper 6 de let off, but justice to the tune of #5.59. aes yony, and wil int for ton anys, Be every , and wi for tem day e Sus whe docs mot wish to be debarred from voting on election day, on the ground of incor- rect Should revise the poll lists at once, ‘and act accordingly, or he will only have him- blame. on that er, SEVENTH BUILDING ASsoctaTIon.—The fit. teenth monthly meeting of this association was held last evening at Lang's Hotel, and 16 shares of stock were retired. at an average cost of River Front.—Entered—Steamer Jolin © son, Winters, New York, freight) an outside car, of tee. ALEXANDRIA. the frame building he southeast corner of Duke and Henry sis., for some time past occupied by Mr. Arthur as the ticket office of the 0. A. & M.K Frre.—Sunday morni o stroyed by fire. The fire was confined to the house in which itoriginated. Th. building be- M: was not in- William Gregory. an. tents belonged to were insured tor $300. ‘The fire is have been the work of an and pposed to ally shot himself at Fort Gain Georgia, and severcly if not mortally wounded ~-A meeting to-night, x at the rooms of the Alexandria Christian A ciation, of the teac of the Sunday schoois of ihe city, for conference and prayer on the subject of Lost mis Wire arp ats Money. a hard-working resident of this city ran off last week, carrying with her $5,409 of her husband's money. She was a second wife, and had been married but a short time. Frac Prrseyratioy—At ten o'clock this young Indies of Mount Fernon tn- stitute will present a siand of cvlors to dets of St. John’s Academy. Tureves tx THE CousTY—The premises of Mr. Corbett, inthe county, were iysade 4 thieves one night last week, and robbed of a valuable silver mounted set of harness. \¢ proposed Sunday School Union. The wite of CITY ITEMS. Errvscay Batt Srrrs, Etruscan Noeklae s, Etruscan Lockets, Jet Ball Setts, Jet Band Bracelets, Alaska Diamon:ls, Sette Rings and Studs, Oroide Jewelry. received this morning at Prigg’s Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 457 Pa. ave., bet. 4jg and 6uh sts. Bt So! — Ley’s Michigan, Yollow Bank, Centar *, and all oiher fne-eut riety of Cigars, Snaiix, Pipes, &c., at “Head quarters,” 41i ith street. Kiovmk & McLean. pe TRE District oF in Washingtom and well as 4 Va- Tae BaLtinone Covummia can have The Sun served them by ou the arri- val of the early train troin Baltimore, by leaving their address with Booxsrore, Third streets, m where advertisements Jonn © 112 E. Capitol street, bet. Boswei’s De Corner Seventh street and Mary Curtis’ BoowsToré. Four-and-a-half street, between James Goccins 23 Montgomery st., cor. of = INDUCEMENT To Buy A cuuxe. Willcox & Gibbs’ Sewing Machine, the most simple and best constructed sewing ma- will hereafter be sold on liberal terms. Inquire at the agency, Baum’s Corset and Hi Skirt Factory, 408 Seventh strest, betwee and E. 20 ne Oax Hart Crorarxa and Merchant Tailor- ing, 525 7th strect, opposite Post Office. 2,17,6 ce Frese = Pansies For Sate—Apply at the Star OMice. Tue CENTRAL Do.tar Sronre, D. Beck. semety. Fans, Vases, Plated Ware, No. 593 Market ‘Space, between stl 2nd 9th streew, Also, Agent for Flerence Sewing Machine, 2,5,1: += Dr, Wurre, Surgeon Chiropodist, most respectfull forms his patrons that on and after March ist, 1870, his establishment will be located in the more eligible rooms, No. 835 15th street, opposite U. Treasury. He raccessfully treat unions, Chilbiains, snd in ng alls, disessos Bi Ni the feet, pain or inconvenience to the patient. The shoe can be worn with ease immediate! after the ion. Retersto the many emf- nent HS, SuTgeons and thousands ofother le persons who patronize his establish- ment. Hours from 8 a. m. ses. Owing to of business at office. Dr. ite is unable : at their rovidences except be- Georgetown Advertisements. ‘NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF GEORGE. indges of Election for the city of Georgatow: | Will be in session at Market Viowse Hall on WED. | NESDAY and THURSDAY, Febraary 234 and 26:h, from $ a.m. to 3p. m., and from to p.m. each dey. for the purpose of correcting the poll liste | As thir Will close the session for i" | rote eae F regisiration, voters { i te) FF ATA . On WEDNESDAY MORNING, March 2d, at 10 0'clock, I will sell, at the residence | gress strect.ebave Weer tttter s cencnal aoe . +a general ansortmen: Household Furniture and Effects, of which w. \ ‘One Ronew, tool and Cor ne rood . Ue Bae fae Get et ha a von 0 or Walnut Whatnot, Marble-top ar Gay Extepeitn Dicing Tavis Oak and Walnut Ch Walnut Marbie:top Chamber Suite 7 inted Chamber Suites. ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD. FURW pHOUSEN CRNITURE AND ire and Tables ion. THOS. DOWLING, Auct. DOWLING, Auct'r., Georgetown. REAL Es- i Forth a, sonar oa: four acres “erme'2 to 5 balance in ix ae ‘ boa the fail ot” the ith (besides her usual | py | FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETO. ELPHONZO YOUNGS &@ 00. ‘ Grecers, 354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENCE ! & FooR-AND-a-HAL? STREET | oma } i COFTEE. TWELVE BAGS OK ONE TON OF RIO, sue | received, They ero CHOICE GOODS, ani wonts | be cheap at 28 cents Being a posteace } chase, im these hart cask pe mes, we are abic to ofr them at the wery low price af ZB comis, or « Sor one doliar poun ts SUGAR, | (BEST NEW YORK BRANDS LOAF, POWDERE “A” COPFEE. “A” DO. (ro callet BROWN, 12-5 com & GRANULATED..16 conte oierasnnanereerel 3 CORTE Bost... | FLovr. WELCH'S BEST FAMILY. 82 31 porseck CHOICE FAMILY. . 210 pereack CHOICE EXTRA 157 por sack | GOOD D0 eeeeceonee . 1 70 per sack | FLOUR AT... ~ $50 per Lb | { | ELPHONZO YOUNGS 4 ©€0., GROCER 54 PENNSYLVANIA AVEROE fen CORNER Fovn awp-a-HALY Sta rer Cc. 5. WHARE & so. GROCERS, 1913 SEVENTH STREET N.W., Bet. M ann B. We bave jnst made arrangementa to receive in the quan! A. ROSS RAY & BROS PREMIUM FAMILY FLOUR, THL ARLINGTON MILLS ‘This celebrated Flour is WARRANTED te give PERFECT SATISFACTION IT HAS NO SUPELION IN THIS MARKET: Also, their celebrated high crade, ARLINGTON MILLS EXTRa, which is GUARANTEED to be SUP! OR te | many brands of Panily O® ' And their | CONGRESS EXTRA FLOUR, EXCHANGE EXTRA. PERFECT UNIFORMITY GUARANTEED. CHOICE GOODS AND THE LOWEST PRICES! C. 8S. OHARE & SON, Grocers, 1213 SEVENTH STREET, fele-tr Brrwees M any W Breeze, ATTENTION! We have instore « large quantity of COOKING BUTTER, Which we offer at VERY LOW PRICES. H. M. BROWN & 0., fen 1007 Pennsylvania areoact Note OF REMO' wie a Tesoet ee raat 38 gndie largely increased stock of fine goods hope te je tw 5. H. Bacon. OXDON B: Cunsisting of. RES Eéenbureh ie jal9 Under Ebbitt Howse, cor hath wed Fate,