The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-13

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DR.. TsAsDALE's NEW onuscH.-The Baptish Church
ON 18TH between and streets under the pastoral
the Rev Dr. Teasdae opened Divine worship
sabbath morning. There large audience, among
whom the President Of the United States and the
tAy OF State Dr. Teasdae delivered eloquent discourse
and the ceremonies solemn and imposing.
DISTRICT CoaMrrEE.The Committee or the District Of
Columbia In the House Of Representatives have reported
against the memorial OF c. Saomon who prayed Congress
for the grant of charter with capital of million dol
lars 10 supply the city with water
The committee have reported in Of increasing the
annual compensation Of each member Of auxiliary guard
six hundred dollars increasing the capital stock ash
ngton Gas Light Company and of making all officers under
the city corporation elective by the people. The committee
further report in favor of amending the charter
horze the corporation to establish police courts house of
refuge, and other powers relation grading and lighting
and protecting the city against fire.
HOUSE, OF RErREsrsrArIvrsTh House OF Representa-
yes, in its attire, looks seasonaby and tidy
and the change will doubtless promote the health and
fort OF the peoples representatives but the removal of the
curtains has, unquesonaby affected the sound Of the hail.
The remark made by members and reporters
yesterday that to this eattbued the increased
difficulty Of hearing the voice of one engaged in debate
The GovERsmESr.-The boards of aldermen and
council convened yesterday morning 10 o'clock
Alderman Silas Hill elected president Of tho first named
board by of TO given for Alderman McGruder; AL
derman Clark of the Sixth Ward elected vice president
Ecceclcu secretary anu MR. Nlcucf,
messenger.
The council organized by the election of A. Med Davis
the president of the board The vote soodor Davis is
Dr. Bussy, aud Counclmap Barr 2. Mr. Barry APP
pointed secretary pro ten and MIR. Keber messenger.
The committee appointed to ascertain the result of the late
election for mayor reported as follows
John T. Towers received 5000 votes.
John W. Maury 1881 q
j. NJ Carlisle :" lvote.
The president the declared T. Towers the
mayor elect of the city. 1
committee appointed wait upon Mr. Towers and
to him that he had been chosen mayor The COM
mittee returned, in company with Mr.. Towers.
There was crowd of spectators in the hail.
The mayor elect then and delivered address which
follows:
Geenen Of te board Of Aldermen Board Of Common
Couac We have met together this day to take the first
in the discharge Of the solemn trust which the Partially
fellow has devolved upon and feel assured
that we all fully appreciate not only the Importance of this
duty but also The high obligation to perform all its require
men as with vnhar zeal a. and srh fidelity S. "a
expenditure the rights persons and Of property upon the
relations depend the Welfare and honor Of the Community
The charter has wisely blended these most important
m er snd
In the execution of existing laws, in the enactment Of
peen agents them, shall endeavor discharge
my obligation to you and to the public confidently relying
the fiscal year, statement of the affairs of the corporation
assured that the administration OF my predecessor will salts
factory furnish the necessary materials and shall make
at the time such suggestions Judgment the
wants and interests OF the city require.
To you, my fcllow-ctzens, feel under deep Of
gratitude for confidence and Approaching the
various interests and responsibilities which pertain the
flee am about to assume shall enter upon the perform
of its duties deeply by the recollection
is position which has been filled by gentlemen of the high
est and most varied Abilities and at time in citys
history the most interesting since its foundation but shall
do with the hope that shall deserve be sustained by
confidence and support In past services in the
high obligation of duty in the sentiments of gratitude
proudly feel that you will recognise sufficient guarantees
that will lawfully execute the duties Of the office, to the
best Of skill and Judgment without favor Partially
and trust that when shall surrender the charge
mitted shall at least deserve the commentator
have zeaouy abored to advance the growth OF city,
and the prosperity and happiness of its people,
At the conclusion of the address, the oath of office
mincred Mayor Towers by President H Of the board
of aldermen.
The two boards then adjourned to accept the invitation
the to partake of refreshments at the residence
Richard Wallacb, esq. II
HoEsEs PososED.We learn that three valuable horses
belonging to the Washington Monument Society taken
sick Sunday night and that they died yesterday morning
The belief entertained by veterinary surgeons who
scbed for the horses that poison had been given to them
graceess wretch wretches.