New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-06-30
COMMON COUNCIL.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-This Board met last even.
ing, Hon J. o. Nixon, President, in Cbair. quorum
communication from the Mayor enclosing the
names f aee appointed by that funeIiousryhis Secfeta
The following from the Mayor read and ordered
to be spread upon the minutes;
| MAroRALrY NEW ORLEANS
To the Honorable the Common Council "'' 80 i''o }
Gent ntemen-Caed by the my fellow citizens to pre
side this cyas its Chief Mag-rate due to myself
to item my most gr-tenl sckn6wlei gmenis - '''1'"
10 myse Il s ew and u9'red position nor can close my
h To discharge these duies and with becoming conf
mnist alton. oD'''' "a "' An
Tosy that will be able give entire satisfaction 10 all nv
constituents would be assuming TO myself than dare
hope for but an uniting zeal and honest aterble
Dissemination discharge n hfuly mpartay my public
dutie viii secure administration public confidence can
anticipate the future without apprehension distrusi
with confidence gentlemen that rely upon your intelligence
and patriotism t. aid me in the administration Of The laws
crisisoue which has parallel in ihe history Of
our government The attempt by armed force
the government Of the city and and ire
sponsbe the laws State are OF TOO recent
public highly excited on The eve @ s an
important polea election might have bean reasonably spc
between political parties and whether for good or for ev
country wish imu ity itself the high pre-
rogaye and fearful resp9nsb t Of overurung the overn
ten code laws TO be administered by irresponsible body
it calculated destroy A confidence integrity and
stability Of our institutions No loves his country can
Iee The events through which have just
reflection aul mattr what may have real or oen
later unite m their most nnq ualifel cond mnatiou
Tint evils 1 hsye existed in the administration Of laws
when real Or pretended abuses Of power have authorized
no higher law for our civil government than written
Eon There no political truth Of more Intrinsic value
be TO he surrendered and too sacred be ampered with We
from all and alike dear all He wUald deber,
aey attempt to violate solemn be m
country. ~ l''
trust that no event will during my administration
which will render necessary my part
maintain the law and preserve the public peace Should such
see that the laws prompty and faithfully
eminent IA secure tbis gb shall sdnnt ~ % % lne Z ",
measures Every availlbe means within NV power sSa he
ued to restore and maintain public confidence in the cy
have organized and appointed police which believe
@ & a5 o seg @ any my gsGna6s oo AS
mates shall exact Of them The most rigid accountability.
snsi. wih faithful dischsr@e Of these Stiss vnng t
for consideration the popey ofinceang that
saon 1t is also matter worthy Of consideration VIII her
the charter Of city should not be
petnanency TO the appointment Of police officers than exists
under the present law law A. rs s t6e subject to
to ALLEGATION Besides her advantages which
which all good depore 1t would withdraw from our eec
lions one OF the most exciting elements Of paTanhip dis
The police force existing when properly disciplined will
doubtless adequate orthe immediate public
but when business approaches will under the
necessity Of requiring an increased force.
In conc usion allow me- gentlemen that in all matters
tending to advance the welfare Of city will be my plea
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GERARD sTITH, Mayor.
communication from Mr. Guyo late Street Commits
asking that his bonds be cancelled referred the Finance
message was received from the Beard of Assistants in
forming ms Board Of con in several resolutions and
esouton ipproprians $500 celebration of the 4h
saues be rel under the direction Of Mayor After which
The resignation Of Elijah Pe1le member of the First
trict School BOARD, accepted
number of petit read and referred appropriate
petition numerousy signed, praying that the Magazine
be rebuilt at once and enlarged referred Streets
TIE report qf the Committee Streets Landings on
motion Of Mr. vennad taken up seriatip Resolutions
for repairs to certain streets etc were read and adopted
placing the gnboards with the names OF the streets completed
executive session. and the reporters an1 public Withdrew.
At the close of the secret session the Board adjourned till
"a annoyance by the gas lights sud
denly ging and defyng every effort to resuscate
again shortly after the Board met .hich great drawback
oun on account a this mshap The Board Of Aldermen,
however phil sorhcaly returned to first principles aud
sign Of improvement Council Chambers when
port deficiency Of "gashl
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN. This Board
met last evening Hon. O. H. Wsldo m N the chair
the Occurrences of the last few weeks and recommending
The ITeasurefs weekly referred the Finance
communication from F. Waldo relative to the condition
Of God street, referred to the Committee
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resolution to Col jacques s25O for his services
Chief Of Police referred 10 the Finance Committee
resolution adopted fixing place for nltboat ing
in the Third District also authorizing the advertisements for
proposals Tor furnishing the city with blsnks.
resolution inviting the upper Board this
joint session. at O'Clock the 9Th July, adopted
sent up.
TIE Fnsnce Committee reported against claims
sultlng from the action Of the Vigilance t'Ommttee
The Committee on Streets and Landings renorted
length relative tothe adjudication Of
olson Co. The for extending Claiborne
$4,000 Pending reading this report cone uded
to out, snd general conglomer of motions
joun In the reantim the the Committee Streets
and Landings continued to Re read not much and after