The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-14
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MssrISe OF rns CRY Counclls.--Ihe teo
boartss assembled yesterday morning in their re
spsctivs chamhsr> In the City Hall, and com :
msscsd the nfty. nrst session of the Councils.
In the BOARD Of Aldermen the following named
| gentlemen we're sworn in BY Mr.. French, ~ re-
Gently elected members from each of the seven
wards, viz: Messrs. w. B. Magruder, B. W..
Reed, J1seph Borro~s, s. H. Hill, J. c. Fitz
patrick, Robert Clarke, and D. B. johnson. The
seven members holding over were all present.
Mr.. Middleton, the late clerk, having suggested
that the Board proceed to organise, first by the
election Of president, MIR. French rose and said:
Having been honored by being president of
this Board for the last three years, and being
prehensive that some of my friends may possibly
vote for me, now decline a election to that
station. l would state, it 10 we'll known TO the
Board that expect to enter shortly upon the du-
ties OF public Office which would be incompati-
BILE With the presidency of this body and which
may render II proper for me to resign my member
ship in this Board before the meeting OF Congress.
do not wish to place myself in position which
may even IN the slia htest degree subject me to
suspicion of being governed by any feelings of par
tialty towards the Corporation in consequence OF
being member thereof. 1t seems to me that the
Commissioned of Public Buildings should be re
lieved from such a xion. his duties bringing
him frequently in consultation and action regard
ing the interests of the city. repeat prior to the
meeting of Congress shall resign my place here.
AZ to the precise time, shall be COVER ned by cir
cumstanees. In conclusion, wish to express to
the membera of this Board, with whom I have
been 80 pleasantly associated, my hearty thanks
for the uniform kindness with which they have
treated me-"
The Board then balloed for a president, with
the following result:
John t. Towers received votes; S. H. Hill, 2;
Magruder. 1; blank, l.
Mr. Towers having received majority of all
the votes, was declared duly elected for the ensu-
ing year.
He was conducted to the chair by Messrs BayIy
and Fitzpatrick, when he said
"GESTLEMsS: Some few DAYS since several
members of this Board called upon me and ex-
pressed desire to confer upon me the honor of
this post before retired from my long service in
the councils OF the city, which template doing
at the termination of this Couucil; but to have re
ceived DO full an expression of the good will of nv
fellow members did not expect, and for which
return you my heartfelt thanks and shall remem-
per IT to the latest moment of my life. Whatever
ability have shall be given to the office with the
pledge to perform its duty with fairness and i'm
paruahty to every member OF the Board"
W. b. Magruder was then elected vice pres-
dent, having received eight of the eleven ballots
On motion, f J. Middleton wa. re elected, piva
coce, secretary, and Jacob Kleber porter and mes
senger to the Board-the ballot in these cases,
having been dispensed with.
Several messages passed between the two Boards
relative to the organization of the two branches.
and the Mayor was notified of the fact.
MIR. French offered joint resolution, which.was
passed, providing for the appointment of a com.
mittee, consisting of the Mayor and one member
from each ward, to take measures for city celebra
ton of the next anniversary of our National hide
pendence. This was subsequently conourrcd in by
the Board of Common Council
Other business was transacted by the Board.
In the Board of Common Council, all the MEM
bers were present, with the exception of Mr. Han
son, from the Fifth Ward, and to them the oath of
Office was administered by Justice Thompson
N Callan was elected president, having received
l3 votes, A. w. Miller 6, blankl
Mr.. Callan, on taking the chair, said:
"Honored as | have been by an election TO this
chair can but express my sincere thanks for this
manifestation of your confidence and partialitv
Although the duties OF the chair are somewhat
arduous and somew hat perplexing to occupy this
position is an honor that any man should be proud
to hold. On all occasions. gentlemen be assured
shall with feelings OF great pleasure afford every
facility In my power to the discharge of the
public business, and cordially unite with YOU in
making our weekly meeting in this chamber
pleasant and agreeable"
Richard Barry was reelected, rira poee. secre
tary, and Jacob Kleiber messenger of the Board.
the ballot having, on this occasion been dispensed
with.
Among other business, Mr.. Wanne II offered a
resolution, which lies over, authorizing the pub
hcation OF the Council proceedings and laws in
the Washington Republic at the same rates paid
to the National IntsiIigence and Washington
Nsps.
The two Boards assembled in joint meeting to
count the votes for Register, Collector, and Sur.
veyor. Mr.. Caiian was called to the chair, and
Mr.. Middleton appointed secretary
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