The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-04

The Cary CoUSciLs, Last night, after passing
upon q number of pending biils, and transactinR
new business. closed the annual session by an ad-
journulent kline die. lq
During the proceedings Of the Board Of Alder
men, MIR. Wilson stated, in substance, that this
was probably the last meeting Of the Board he
should ever attend in an official capacity, as ne
felt constrained 10 decline being candidate again,
in view of the pressure Of other duties. which
prevented him from giving that time and attention
to the business of the Corporation which its I'M
portance and the rapidly increasing inerestS OF
the city absolutely required; that through the con-
fdence and favor Of his fellow citizens Of the Sec
ond Ward, for which he entertained sincere ieel
ing OF gratitude, he had been honored with scat
in this Board for about thirteen years, and he
felt it due to himself to state that during
that period, though the members often dit
Tered in their views, he felt fully satisfied
that they were all influenced by the same motive,
to wit the advancement of the best interests of our
city, and that in no case had any thing occurred
In Advancing those in erests that could properly be
considered as personally offensive; that this was
his native city, where he had been reared and
made wha tever he was, and that its interests were
dearer to him than his own; that he was proud Of
1t, and happy to see that lis prosperity was such
that II was rapidly becoming a great city, iit for
the capital of this great nation. .a
He returned thanks for the uniform kindness
and courtesy of the members, and assured them
that often, when wearied with other duties, the
pleasant meetings here were matters of relaxation
rather than labor, and that these pleasant assoca-
tons would ever be green spot in his memory in
the journey Of life.
Mr.. Bayly offered the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted f-
"Rrsolred That the thanks of the Board Of Al
dcrmsn be and they are hereby rendered to b b.
French, esq, president of this Board for the faith
full and impartial manner in which he has dis
charged the duties of his position.
RESOLVED, That this resolution be printed with
the proceedings of the Board. %
Mr.. French briefly returned his thanks for the
compliment just paid to him. The interests OF
Washington, he said, we're near 10 his heart, and
therefore he trusted the time would speedily
rive when the financial condition of the Corpora
ton would be such to consummate the many
improvements which have been projected. He as
sured the Board, TO whose kindness be was indebted
for so many courtesies, that in Whatever station
he might be placed, he would exert himself to the
utmost Of his means to assist in adding to the
beauty and promoting the prosperity of the city.
In the Board of Common Council. Mr.. Bryan
offered the following resolution, which was unani
mously adopted
"Rssoped by The Board Of Common Council, That
the thanks of this Board be, and they hereby
rendered TO n. Casn, esq, for the able, digni6eJ
and courteous manner in which he has presided
the deliberations Of this Board during the past
year"
Mr.. Calan addressed the Board as follows:
GEsrLKnEs: / cannot perform my last official
duty as President of this BOARD by declaring it
dissolved, without expressing to you, gentlemen,
my sincere acknowledge ment for the passage Of
the resolution which ] understand you have this
evening adopted. sdmon shed YOU when you
called me 10 FIJI this chair, that brought with me
little or no experience as presiding officer, and
asked you for that indulgence and torbearance
which you so generously bestowed upon my pre-
decessor in this chair; that appeal was not made
IN vain. You have generously pardoned my
errors and overlooked my inexperience in the
discharge Of my duty. IT, in the discharge of
that duty, 1 have wounded the feelings OF any
member Of this Board, sincerely regret it; and
allow me to say to that gentleman to give offence
was far from my intention, and | endeavored to
discharge my duty faithfully and impa rtially. Let
me, then, gentlemen, repeat my grateful thanks
Tor your many personal and official OF friend
ship, and 10 declare truly they have made an
lndehble impression on my heart, and | assure
you they never can be forgotten. This, gentle
men, VIII, IN all human probability, be the last
time we shall all meet in this hall representa-
tives OF the people. A decided majority of YOU no
doubt, will again be here; and if, In the course of
human events, i may sgain be honored with
seat IN this ball. will han with pleasure the gen
tiemen with whom have spent SO agreeable and
so happy year. Permit me, then, gentlemen
to wish you every blessing in this world, and that
fellow. citizens