Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-05

The MAYORS SALARr.-we noticed some time ago \
communication IN the Morning Mail from citizen OF ,h
city, in respect to the proprety of the
salary OF the Mayor. IL Is movement which WI, hearti
approve, and which sheer justice the dstnr
Old lawyer who holds that position commends to the con
sideraton Of the Council We have heard several opin
ions expressed In favor Of this projcc,a cmanatino
from due consideration Of the long, faithful and arduous
services OF that individuals and above ALL tho eicency
which has distinguished his administration thus far an5
the sacrifices which he has made In esche wing the pra
uce oil profession In which no earned envabe fame
The Mayor OF Charleston receives salary of ~ 900
year or more with allowance for clerk or secretary
while lie has in his gilt series Of civic Offices which
yield large emo!umcnts Tho organization of tho city DO
night watch is committed to him, and conducted
under his exclusive management so far at least az reno
walls and appointments concerned captain aud two
or hree entenant are appointed by the board of Alder
men, out their functions consist in mere supervision OF
the whole machinery, without any appointing power
true that such extensive patronage bears no direc,
pecnnary oSpeht but IL is equally that power 20
comprehensive and beneficial enhances tho Importance o
the Office as It confers influence which next TO money
ITSELF il esteemed worthy OF the most exalted ambition
Indeed there are many Who if driven to choose
tho two as reward for the service would accept the LAT
ter. That 1t 10 strong element in giving an impor-
lance to that Office, one will DENY.
ms disproporton in the 0nouments of both officers
by no means warranted by the relative duties attaching
to each We doubt yesy much II a greater amount OF
duty does not exist In connection with Office of Mayor
oil this city than that Of Charleston Hero the duties are
more dSersed embracing as they do, all that appertan,
to the Office OF Magistrate. There the duties are peculiar
crcumscribeG aud systematic in every view of the re-
tive circumstances OF both offices, we regard that OF
Mayor OF this city as presenting unjust dspropoon in
its more material phases.
While We esteem very highly the worthy gentleman
who occupies the office Of Mayor of this CITY, we mus,
dcaim any influences in this advocacy other than
oil Justice There is nothing of sycophancy in this
movement, ms all, fell assured, would he read 10
admit they could but appreciate the feelings of indie.
pendence by which seek to he governed under all cir
cumstapces. We admire the for his truly noble at
tributes alone. we esteem him worthy Of the highest
honor that people could confer but that i
entirely the result Of full conviction of his deserts
We think proper to make these remarks because tina,
our advocacy may, in the estimation of some be supposed
actnated by other than the which we proclaim
we trust the Council will consider this subject Ifthey
attach due Importance to the many considerations which
iaVoI so strongly the course which advocate they can
not ia to render that justice which the facts demand
the duties, efficiency and sacrifices in connection with
ms ahee form the chief grounds upon which our opinion
Dased end the force OF such considerations must have
| their elect upon all who give them due attention