Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-07

to posteri'y iha name of TouRo, by whose
munitcence, at various tim y, our city has
been einbriiishcd by works Of permanencc
that viii, for ages 10 CONT, point To that
name as hbeial beneiaclors. Some ci,i's
have been very fortunate in liberalil'es of
this kind,-buI, as yet, the brolheis Touro
. stand mast prominent with Ia.
The agreement 10 settle the con 'ilioral
bequest OF The lale Christopher Fry by
compromise with hi, heir ,-Ohe city TO
reclcvr and invest, IN trust, as "a Fry Fuad
tor som, benevolent obj'cl, the sum Of
-Four THOUSAND dollars, lh interest TO be
allow cd Ia accumulate until the conlingen-
cy named in Mr.. r.Fry's Will should occur +,
--aler winch the income TO be yearly ap-
proprialcd By the CiIy Council, as nearly ia
accordance with Mr.. Fry's VIII rs possi-
ble-) having b.en ir ely d maiurey Goa
sdered, and voted Tor by both boards of the
City Council, aud with lho appreciation Of
SO many who investigated the case,-ha ;
been arrested by the new General Assem-
bly, refusing the prayer of our Petition to
raify the arrangement. confess my sur
prise at this rcsnt, especially as the Pet-
tion, understand, was not read in The
lIousc,-but simply referred to the Judicial
ry Committee, and by them returned en-
dorsed granting "the Petitioners leave to
withdraw, which was voted, even by the
delegation from our own city, without a
single word in explanation. Thus, unless
again taken up, noble charity Of $1,000,
aud lis accumulotion, will be lost to our
city,-for no one believes that the city ever
will, or can consistently, accept it, and car
ry out its conditions.
In regafd to the Sanitary condition Of our
city, believe that we can give good ac-
count a vast deal OF work has been done
for this object, aud many, very many bad
nuisances have been abaled The Commit
tee having special charg, of these matters
have made several reports,-yet there is
much more to b. done {; and | would com
mend the unfinished business of that Com.
mlttee, and lis necessities, to the carly and
prompt action of tho Council ; it is Il sub
ject OF vas, importance, not only in its dele.
terious effects upon the business OF The
community, but as the great preventive OF
disease and death.
Tn, dlspo sal and removal of the old Mar
ket from Ferry Wharf has added very much
in appearance to that locality, besides fur
nshug conveniences tor carts and drays,-
thus relieving the public corners on Thames
street, very much TO the satisfaction OF eve
ry one, bes Jcs increasing materia lily the
value OF the stores in that vi nifty.
Many other matters which have been
hanging over us unsettled Tor many years
have been brought to u close. You have
all shown desire TO meet every case in lit
igation in III! spirit Of compromise the
settlement and wl,lidrawal of several suits,
especially The settlement OF the Dyer
Farm right oi way 10 The Asylum, | bcli,ve
gives general saiotaciion,-a and will, |
doubt not, prove an advantageous ami con-
venient arrangement.
Thus, Gentlemen, we have had much
more than an average year for City legis-
lUton and think we may look back with
satisfaction on what we have accomplished,
humb y bell wing that our efforts and our
labors have been, AMI will be-, appreciated
by all whose good opinion we should take
pride in receiving.
With you, Gentlemen of the Board of
Aldermen, necessarily, and by virtue OF the
Chartered organization Of our Council, by
our additional labors as Canvassers and
Board of Hath, have oitener met and
laoored than with lhe Common Council
and in separating this connexion, which to
me, aud believe to all of us, has had many
pleasant aud interesting occasions,-alow
me to tender 10 each OF you my best wish
es for your future prosperity and happiness.
We shall never all meet toge her again in
the same relations 10 each other and al
though We may ninglc in the ordinary al
fairs vi life, the mutual interest and syinpa-
thy winch mas existed between us Will b,
absorb ID By 0 h'r cares and duties. Ac-
cept my grateful thank, for the very fla
tcrlns vote pass d at your last meeting, ex
pressing your appreciation OF the manner IN
winch | have presided over your del!bcra-
tons the past year.
Gentlemen of the Common Council In
separating with you also in my official ca
pacty, allow me to thank you tor the kind
ness and courtsey which has existed b..
tween Us. have appreciated the friendly
manner in which you have coopcrdted with
me in every measure involving tn. interests
. OF our city and althou gh honest dlicren.
ces OF opinion NAV have existed about cer-
tain measures, still, we have all had one
common interest at stake,-and what we
have done | trust will rebound to the satis-
faction OF our constituents, and credit to
ourselves. ltender to you my best wishes
for your continued health AMI prosperity.
And now, Mr.. Mayor, having reviewed
to the City Council, over which have pre-
sided the last year our acts and doings,
propose few words in regard to the future,
before performing the last official act which
devolves on me, OF administering the oath
to you, and surrendering into your ands
the trust which one year ago this day | as
suined and solennly engaged to discharge +,
according to the best OF my ability. ten.
der you my sincere wishes hat your admin.
isuallon may be a pleasant and successful
one. You will find, no doubt, as have
found, that there are cares, responsibilities
and perpexilies that lheaworld knows not
of 4; that however conscientlously you may
discharge the duties ot your office, there
are many who will nol-cannot-by their
nature, b. satisfied.
Let me entreat you, Mr. Mayor, and Cen
tlemen OF the new Guy Council, to encour-
age by every act wherein you may be call
cd, every measure TO extend and promote
the interests Of Newport she needs a nurs
ing care long buried almost in poverty,ani
depending upon ourselves, for half CEN
tury, vita energies depressed and almost
destroyed, we were wasting away ; Com.
mcrce languished Industry was not re.
warded-lteal estate was an incumbrance,
but | trust ~c have passed the rubicon.
Real estate advances--Industry is encour-
aged we now need a, your hand, iib.