The republic., 1851-06-10
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In the Board Of Aldermen the following named
gentlemen were preent, namely:
First Ward.-Wa. b. Magruder and Pm. r.
Doue. Sseond.-Wm. F. Bayly and John Hiison
Third Joseph Bouo,cs, (J. Il. Towers, absent.)
Fo~M.--John w. DIa,1y, (H. b. Sweeney. absent.)
FVM-B. b. French and John Il. H1t. Sirh.-
Thos. Thornly and James Il. Gordon. Seventh.
James E. Morgan and George Page.
The newly elected members, whose names above
appear in italics, severelly qualified and took their
seats.
Ii. b. FaENcH was then elected president for the
ensuing year; and having been conducted to the
chair by Messrs. Maury and Morgan, he spoke as
follows:
GENTLKMEN In resuming the duties which
your partiality has again assigned me, shall en-
deavor to perform them to your satisfaction, and,
hope, to the satisfaction Of our constituents.
1t is well for us at all times, and especially -
entering anew upon official dutes like ours, to
cast our eyes about this city, and to observe the
many improvements which are in progress, and
the rapidity with which our population Is increas-
ing, and to reflect that much depends upon our
action here whether progress shall be still
ward, whether this city Of the nation shall grow
with its growth and strengthen with its strength.
Improvement ia going on rapidly in all portions
of the city--hils being cut down and valleys
filled up; Congress has extended to US a liberal and
generous hand; private enterprise is doing vast
deal; the magnificent distances" are rapidly con-
tracting, and, il l may 80 say, are growing
"small by degrees, and beautifully less."
And, "fathers of the city, are, some of us
may live 10 il assume a compactness which
characterizes other cities.
This being the Federal city of this great nation,
and its political centre fgurativey speaking, it rs
indeed ga city set on hill" and toward it all eyea
dencc of those most deeply interested ia reposed 10
do all we can to make isworthy Of the high des-
tiny which seems to await it.
Gentlemen. trust that all our official proceed
ings during the year may be marked by that har-
mony in our counsels which 80 eminently prevailed
during the last and which should characterize
deliberative body like this, and that Legislative
efforts will be crowned with that success which
shall ensure to- the praise of those who shall
come after
Accept, gentlemen, my thanks for this renewed
mark of your confidence and respect.
The election Of officers for the ensuing year was
resumed, when Wm b. Magruder was elected
vice president; and E. j. Middleton secretary.
Jacob Kleiber was appointed messenger.
committee, consisting of Messrs. Wilson and
Writ, was appointed to inform the Board of Com.
mon Council that the Board of Aldermen had or
ganized, and were ready to proceed to business.
Other business was transacted; and it was re-
solved that on Monday, the 30th instant, the
Board will proceed to the election of police magis
trates.
In THE BoARD OF COMMON CovscrL all the men,
bers elect appeared and qualified, viz:
First Ward.-Samuel Z. Douglass, Horatio N
Easily, and James Kelly
Second Vard. Nicholas Callan, Joel Downer
and John F. Ennis.
Third Ward.-Sias H. Hill, Charles P. Wan.
nall, and Joseph Bryan.
Fourth Vard.-Thomns H. Havcnner, NJ p
Mohun, and John p. Pepper.
Fifth Ward.-John c. Brent, Thomas Hutching-
son. and John J. Muloy.
Sirth Ward.-Wm. Morgan, A. w. Miller, and
James Gull.
Serenth Ward.-D. b. Johnson, Ephraim Wheel
er, and John Van Resvick.
SMAs Fl. HILL was elected President of the
Board Richard Barry, Secretary; and Jacob
Kleiber, Messenger.
Mr.. Hill, on being conducted to the chair, re.
turned his thanks for the honor conferred upon
him, and spoke of the responsibilities devoly-
ing the Councils. He said With popula-
ton OF rising forty thousand inhabitants, and with
unexampled improvements going ON in all parts of
the city, there ia danger that the Councils may fall
behind the spirit of enterprise and activity that
prevail SO generally. New wants grow out Of this
state of affairs, and il is important that our con-
ceptons and views should be extended to the whole
circle of our responsibilities. Let no suspicion be
engendered that we destitute of vigilance, or
inattention to the great interests entrusted to
care.
In addition to.ordinary subjects Of legislation at
this uncturc, by of the opening of the Chcs
apeake and Ohio canal, the commercial and manu-
featuring interests Of the city must and ought to
claim attention. Why should not Washin gton do
fair share Of business in these important branches
OF industry? Probably we have been reiiiss here
tofore in realizing the advantages Of our position.
At the head Of tidcwater navigation, with the Po-
tomac and Chesapeake at our feet, no reason can
be imagined why we should not successfully enter
the lists Of competition for important portions of
the trade and manufactures of this extensive re-
gion. We must do something else than build
houses for public accommodation. EMPLOYMENT
various and constant, is the great desderatum for
children and for the masses congrcgating here;
and very much depends on the energy and acti
witty of this generation-of those in the public
Councils not exercising influence to accomplish this
highly desirable result.
Allusion was made by Mr.. Hill to the progress of
our Atlantic citics-to Baltimore particuarly-asil
Illustrative of what may be done by citizens of a
place to create, build UP, and sustain the trade,
Let US Che said in conclusion unite strength
our uncensing exertons, to develop our resources,
and extend and in every way promote the interests,
to a great extent, entrusted to our charge And in
doing. and in deliberations by observing the
amenities of debate, shall not fail in the full and
agreeable discharge of duty.
Mr.. Brent introduced resolution, which was
adopted, having in view codifcation Of the exist
ing laws of the Corporation.
The joint committee appointed to. wait upon the
Mayor of Washington, and inform him that the
two Boards organized and ready to re-
ceive any communication which he might be
pleased to make, reported to their respective
Boards that the Mayor would send in communi-
cation at the next meeting ofthe Councils.
Other business was transacted, and subsequently
the Councils adjourned for two weeks.
The RECENT ELEcTIoN.-The two Boards of the
City Councils assembled in joint meeting, in the
Aldermen's Room, yesterday morning. Major
French was appointed chairman, and f. J. Mid
dlcton secretary. committee, consisting of one
from each of the wards was appointed to
examine into the returns Of the recent election;
and they reported that
For Register, VIM. J. Mccormick received 2,l6l
votes; Francis McNerhany, 953; Michael Crider,
l.; John Crder, /; G. w. Garrett, I.
For Collector. r. J. Roche received ,70G votes;
VIM. E. Howard, l,3ls; E. II. Chaplin, 80; Z. b
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