Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-05
Com mon Council.


Bugbee, to be appointed Measures Of Wood and
Coal at City Hall, were laid on the table.
Common Council.
The Common Council was called to order by
Alvan Allen, senior member and Councilman
Barker moved to proceed to the choice of Pres.
ident. Some discussion then took place as to
whether the President or Clerk should first be
elected.
1t was finally decided to choose President
frst and E. B. SToDDARD, Esq, was chosen, re-
ceiving II out of % votes.
Mr.. Stoddard, on taking the chair thanked the
Board for the compliment, and assured them that
he would endeavor to fulfill the duties to the best
of his knowledge. He without experience.
and craved indulgence for any errors which might
be committed by him.
The Council then proceeded to the election of
Clerk. W. A. SMITH, the former Clerk, was
chosen by a unanimous vote
A message was then sent to the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen that the Council was organized
and ready to proceed to business.
On motion of Mr.. Daniels the rules and regu-
lations of the last year adopted until
amended.
The Council then proceeded to draw for the
choice Of seats.
The two Boards then went into Convention for
the choice Of City Clerk, Treasurer and Col
lector of Taxes.
Samuel Smith was re elected Clerk by vote of
80 out of 81, and his salary fixed at $3.50, with
the fees of the office. George W. Wheeler was
re- elected Treasurer and Collector by vote of
10 cut of 80, and his salary fixed at $500 per
annum.
The Convention then dissolved.
An order was introduced by Mr.. Stone, that a
joint special committee be appointed, to whom
shall be referred the ordinances of the city, for
revision and appropriate arrangement, and all or
dinances proposed for the adoption of the City
Council, previous to the discharge of this com.
mittee, shall be referred to this committee
Mr.. Wall opposed the last clause of it and
moved it be stricken out.
spirited discussion took place between Coun-
cilmen Stone and Wall upon the subject.
On motion of Mr. Barker the matter was laid
on the table, and he introduced an order that the
rules and regulations of the last board be adopt
ed, with the exception of 49,
The Council then adjourned till evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The following standing committees were APP
pointed.
On Enrollment-Messrs. Hammond, Goes, and
Daniels
On Elections and Returns-Messrs Wall,
Stone, and Brown. a.tr
On Bills in Second Reading-Messrs Hatha-
way, Ballard, and Lathe. E
On motion of Mr.. Stone the order introduced
by him in the morning was taken from the table,
and amended so that it read passed by" instead
of proposed for adoption Of"
Mr.. Stone took occasion to explain some of the
charges brought against him by Mr. Wall
Mr.. Wall explained, and the order was passed
with the amendment
The petitions Of William Thompson for the of
fee of City Sealer, and of George Sessions for
office of Undertaken, came down from the upper
Board.
Mr.. Wall introduced an ordinance making the
salary of the City Messenger $3.50; Clerk of the
Common Council, $3.50; City Physician, $50;
Commissioner of Highways, $500 City Marshal,
5000; Assistant Marshal. $500.
Mr.. Stone made long speech against the or
dinanco, saying it was unjust and cruel towards
our small salaried officers. 1t would make but
small saving indeed.
Mr.. Wall replied earnestly, and said the small
things should be saved. He wanted to take off a
little all around He knew plenty of physicians
who would take the Office of City Physician for
800 year. He was elected on a retrenchment
ticket, and he meant to live up to it.,
Mr.. Stone replied with much spirit, and was
frequently interrupted by Mr. Wall rising to a
point of order. Mr.. Stone reviewed the bill thor.
oughly, making severe comments upon it.
Mr. Armsby did not agree with either gentle
man, and was not ready to reduce the salary of
the City Messenger. The salary OF the Clerk of
the Council, he thought rather high-higher than
any Office in the city. He also thought that the
salary of the Physician was too high The Mar
shall, he thought, was worth $1,000, but that the
Assistants salary might be reduced.
Mr.. Rice did not think it worth while to reduce
the salaries, if the officers receiving them were
worth it, We should keep in our mind the prin.
cipe that man should have what he is worth.
He did not believe that this cutting down salaries
OF city officers $500 was economy. He thought
Mr.. Wallis object was to reduce his taxes few
mills.
Mr.. Wall denied the accusation most emphat-
icaly. He was not pleading for himself. He
had always paid his taxes cheerfully, and should,
If his property could pay it. a4t,.
Mr.. Stone then called for yea and nav vote
upon the bill.
Mr.. Barker moved It be passed to second
reading, and the yeas and nays were called The
vote then stood 10 yeas to nays.
Mr.. Wall introduced an ordinance making the
salary of the Mayor $500.
Alderman Stone moved to amend by substitute
ing $500 instead OF 5000, and the amendment
was passed, and the bill passed to the second
reading.
Mr. Wall introduced an ordinance repeating
the ordinance in relation to Superintendent of
Of Public Schools.
On motion Of Mr.. Stone, It was tabled.
The Council then concurred in the election of
officers elected by the upper Board
Joint STANDING COMMITTEES.
The following are the joint standing commit.
tees on the part Of both Boards:
On Finance-Aldermen Haywood and Fox.
and Councimen Daniels Barker, and Hammond
On Claims-Aldermen Ruggles and Pierce, and
Councmen Wall, Allen, and Rice
On PTinting-Aiderman Messenger and Uol.
brook, and Councilman Stone, Boyden, and Rich.
ards.
On observation-disclosures Lincoln and Mes.
senger, and Councilmen Armsby, Barker and
Moore.