The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-11
LOCAL MATTERS.
The Corporation OF washington.

The Corporation OF Washington.
| The new Board Of Aldermen yesterday organ
lied by he election Of b. b. French as President;
W. b. Magruder, Vice President; c. J. Middleton,
Secretary. and Jacob Kleiber, Messenger.
In the Common Council, Silas H. Hill was elected
President; Richard Barry, Secretary, and Jacob
Kleiber, Messenger.
The Board of Aldermen (who occupy the smaller
halD then repaired to the hall of the Common
Council, where. after prelminarics Mayor
Scaton appeared and responded to the vote of
thanks rendered him by the Councils
| He stated that he submitted with regret to the
| necessity of separating from gentlemen with whom
his official relations had been long and init
mate; that for ten years be had served in concert
with many of them, and that throughout that time
| lac was proud to say the utmost harmony had
existed between the different departments of the
city government, and in all his abors he had been
cheered and sustained by their kind CO operation;
or, if he had erred, lie had always experienced the
utmost forbearance and indulgence he could posi-
bly, desire.
| Perhaps, he said the prosperous circumst ances
of the city, and its prospective good fortunes, made
the line of duty pleasing and easy. The effects of the
disasters to the city in 1915 were passed but few
years before his term of service began; and the lib
eral hand of the national Legislature had Just begun
/ to be opened city. Within tina period our
/ population had increased, our city had expanded,
and the office he had held had grown in import
ance, the late exciting contest had made evil
dent. The Mayor of Washington is now recog-
Missed by the General Government, and is often
sociated with its chief officers in public ceremonias
and in important councils. As regent OF the Smith
sonan Institution, he il associated with the Chief
Justice of the United States, and with the Vice
1 D.. r. -.
He alluded to the great value of this Institution the
city of Washington, and Of its necessary existence
in this city, though all the advantages this
city possesses the seat of the General Govern
Inent should pass away. He also spoke of the pro-
! gress made toward erecting the national monu-
nent, and Of the increasing blessings of the public
school system, all tending to improvement and fu-
ture greatness. He concluded by remsrking that,
although he desired to express sentiment in dis
parageinent Of any of the gentlemen who were can
ddates before the public for the responsible station
with which he had so long been honored, he could
not refrain from manfesting the pleasure it afford.
cd him to relnquish that position whose age,
whose talents, and whose intelligence, all gave
surance Of his competency TO perform the duties it
involved in a manner at useful to the public
and honorable TO himself.
Mr. LEsox here arose, and pronounced his inau-
| gural address 1t brief and pertinent and
contained many admirable suggestions. He stated
that In the performance Of his duties he would feel
himself called upon to yield his support TO many
projects that characterize the age Of progress in
which we live. The law which. could imprison an
innocent for his indebtedness, he said,
fortunately obltersted from our statute books Our
next steps would be to effect thorough judiciary
reform, 10 exempt from, attachment e homestead Of
each family, and to consummate a reform in the
/ IL l.l.Is.
give to our readers full report Of this address.
The concourse Of persons assembled TO witness
the scene was very great; and the speeches Of Mr..
SEATos aud Mr.. LEsox were heard with manifest
delight.
We rejoice In the assurances given by Mr.. LESox
\ OF his desire 20 achieve the reforms be has ind-
Gated, and we think we hazard nothing in assuring
him Of the hearty operation and approval Of our
whole people. The citizens Of Washington will not
/ lag in the rear when friends are needed for any
measure Of saluiary reform; and those recited by
our worthy Mayor assuredy prominent among
the most humane and just movements Of the pre-
sent century.
FRE.-Tbe stable attached to the tavern Of Mr.
\ Mahlon s. Lindsley, near the Long Bridge, was
destroyed by fire between one and two O'Clock yes.
terday. II Is believed 10 have been fred design
eddy by some rogue or rogues unknown.
ASoTHER.-At about four O'Clock yesterday az
ternoon a chimney in the neighborhood Of Four
teenth street and the avenue took fire. from which
the roof caught, but extinguished before much
harm was done
| BRurAL CorDucT.-A white woman who lives
on Sixth street yesterday sent her little daughter
seven eight years old, TO the pump. The child,
il may be, stayed long time away, when the mo
ther went in search of her, and beat her cruelty
as TO excite the indignation of every The
/ child was takeu from her hands, all bruised and
i bleeding, and IL the intention Of some gentle
men who her pitiable condition 10 hand the
mother over 10 the police. We trust she may be
severely punished, and the child committed TO
more worthy protector.
o. As our citizens will perceive, by an announce
ment in another column, the Concert Of the Ebcr-
bach troupe for which the valuable services Of Pro
lessor Rsschc and sons have been secured, and for
whish arrangements have been for come time in
progress, win como of on Thursday evening next,
the 18th inst, at Carusi's Saloon. Every possible
arrangement has been made to render this enter
tanment one Of tho most beautiful and attractive
| OF the season, and we bespeak for the occasion
patronage commensurate with the abilities OF the
favorite and talented young artistes
/ Dp- Cot. Ricx's BswrFrT-Thc Circus was filled
ON Saturday night, notwithstanding the storm in
the early part Of the evening with n truly fash
| ionable and intellectual audience, amongst whom
we may enumcratc number OF Senators and
crowds OF Representatives, who, 10 judge from the
shaking Of sides and wiping of eyes, enjoyed
themselves very much The Clown was particu-
larly witty and in the highest kind OF glce, bidding
defiance 70 all sorts Of bfuc-deyils and shaking all
the wrinkles out Of csreworn brows. We learn
that they play in Georgetown tonight They
have left good name here, and we heartily wish