The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-14

4. George H. Purser Is. Nathan ROBBERS
s. Lyman Candee, IA. Edwin Nichols,
g. John Foote, 10. James u. Oliver,
7. Nathaniel Pearce, Is J.J. ". Westervelt,
s. Archild Maclay, Jr., IL. w. H. Cornell.
Q. w. Quackenbush,
Those in italics are wings.
His Honor hercupon retired, when motion Of Mr..
GILBERT, of the LIST ward,
j. V. WEsTERvELr, Esq. of the 10th ward, ap
pointed to the chair, upon which,
Mr. ATTENTION offered resolution, proposing that
NATHANIEL PEARcE, Esq, Assistant Alderman of the
7th ward be appointed President of the Board for the
suing year, which was unanimously adopted.
committee, consisting of Messrs Oliver and Nichols,
the chair
The PREspEyr taking the chair delivered the fol-
lowing brief address in cool and emphatic tone -
GESrLEMEN For this distinguished proof of your
fdence and Kindness in selecting for your presiding
officer and for the honor it confers beg you to accept
my warm and grateful Acknowledgements; and whilst it
testimonial Of your preference and good opinion it shall
inspire with zeal to conduct myself to usti
~ in some measure your choice and the approba
ton OF our generous constituents. could wish that |
were better qualified to fulfil the duties of the chair and
in suitable to its dignity and importance
Of the Board Fully sensible gentlemen of the respon.
biites and cmbarrassments connected with the station
to which you have called me- and sincerely dsrustiul
Of my abilities, being Impractical and inexperienced in
Legislative proceedings only promise that shall
DO my ardent desire and discharge my
duty with oil the ability and address in my power-wh
the temper moderation courtesy and impartiaty due
to the office and the Board and at least with dcvo-
ton to business and fidelity OF intention which NAV
sustain me under every embarrassment and difficulty
and entitle mo- hope, to the indulgence not approval,
OF the just and liberal portion Of my fellow citizens.
But all my efforts must unavailing without your
liberal and cordial cooperation. How much will de-
pend upon yourselves gentlemen, individually and col
cctvely in preserving the laws of order and the rules
OF decorum and mpartng dignity and character to
proceedings, 1t is not necessary that should remind
you; nor Is 1t necdful am that should admonsh
you OF the magnitude of trust, the manner in
which 1t ought to be discharged. But, gentlemen will
take occasion to say that coming into Office and power
at time when much is expected and required at our
hands in legislative capacity, for the promotion Of the
general welfare and interests Of extensive cythc
great metropolis of the new word-wc should spare
efforts or means to fulfil to the utmost Of power and
authority, all just and reasonable expectations How
deeply important is 1t that prove ourselves worthy
the trust reposed In and the represen
tatives OF numerous free and enlightened constituency
Their interests have been confded in part, to
nagement and control and, faithful agents and guar
dams we are bound to exercise best faculties and
attanments IN earnest endeavors to effect the great OBJ
ects OF our ecctionto administer their affairs with eff
cheney and success For the accomplishment of an end
so desirable, honesty Of purpose followed up by wise
and energetic action on part indispensaby ncces
sary SO far as can Judge, assemble here with
unity OF purpose and under the influence only Of high
and honorable motives to organise and commence our
labors in spirit OF Cancellation and harmony. This cir
cumstance alone affords auspcious presage and gives
of successful results IL manifess firm and
honest determination to do duty, conscentiousy
and faithfully without reference to personal party
considerations; to legislate in all cases, with eau
tous hberality and impartial justice for the public
good, on the broad basis Of political faith
the good honest principle Of ~ equal justice to all
special avors to none" And although elected - We