Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-04-10


previous ySsr. In justice to Mr. Erwin, the Act
ing City Commissioner, who has discharged the
duties Of bis once With ability and adsllty, Il may
bs propSr to state that zoe have been paid from
ths Road kund for special purposes, lsRving The
emount about the sams as was expended during
the previous year
In conclusion, gsntlSnsn Of the Ceuaeil, let me
caution you against hasty legislation. That It has
been tanlt attaching Somewhat 10 the last, and
doubtless to all previous Councils, few wi deny;
but preceden; Ia such cases is no authority, and
my knowledge Of legislative action has convinced
me that more Injury is done By the passage Of
hastily conceived and indiderently Wordsd ordl-
nPnces and Resolutions, than by any other one
oauIe. Otten 10 a moment Of excitement meas
utss are adopted that accomplish evil before they
| can be reeonsiderad, and often Ordinances are
passed, the phraSeology Of which in cases Of ap-
Pcation Is found 10 be so ambiguous as IN fact to
render them imperative for the purposes their
makers had In view TO effect. Il Is nscesIary 10
be sure, even though you may be slow.
| have touched but briefly upon the transae-
tons OF the several Departments, more than that
being unnecessary, on account Of the fullaess and
accuracy Of the several Reports ell Of which have
or will be laid before you for your consideration
The duties imposed upon you by the people are
srduouS, and trust and have cOnfdsncs they will
all be eonacientiousiy and faithfully performed,
and that no consideration will be allowed to iniu-
sneo you other than the general welfare Of the
city, the protection Of private rights, aud the ad-
vancsmsnt Of public interests.
GEO. B. sEETER, Mayor.
The President, Mr.. Masters, taking the
chair, briefly expressed his thanks to the
Council for the honor conferred upon him.
He then read the list of standing committees
as follows:
STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1860.
Judieiary-Russell, Marshall, Oviatt.
FiHGHes-0viatt, HoTey, Ballard.
SehOOls-Hopkinson, Marshall, Christian.
ClGims-Clark, Sabin, WorsWiek.
RGrbSrs and RhGrVeS-Quayle, Russell,
Dixon.
AGrksts-W Willard, Christian, Palmer.
Parks and Pubic Grouuds-Sabin, Heck
man, Hayward.
Public Buildings -HOvey, Quayle, Thomas.
Strsets-Ballard, Hayward, Rezner
Ordinanees-Stephan, Russell, HoYey.
GaJ-Dixon, Christian, Lewis.
Lnfrrnary-M Marshall, Clark, Hovey.
Water Works Christian, Lewis, willard.
House Of Retige-Thomas, Stephan, Quayle.
Fire and Watsr-Hayward, Palmer Mar
shall.
Carriages, Cabs and Hickman, Lew
is Stevens.
RHilrOads-Palmer, Stevens, Hovey.
POkes-Stevens, Dixon, Thomas.
PriHtng-Worswick, Hayward, Thomas
Health and Gleanliasss-Rezner, Hickman,
Lewis. 5000 3t-
Sewerage and Draias-C Clark, Russell, Bal
lard Marshall.
Mr.. Marshall moved that the rules Of ordsr
Of the last Council be the rules Of order of
this Council Adopted.
Mr.. Clark offered a resolution that the City
Attorney be requested to report to the Coun-
Gil at the next meeting whether the removal
Of Trustee, after his election, from the Ward
for which he was elected, causes q vacancy Of
his seat as Trustee. Adopted.
BONDS.
The following officers presented their off,
cial bonds George RidgeWsy, Constable /;
J. B. shull do; B. F. Dexter, Assessor; 7. NJ.
Hight, Assessor; L. N. Eastman, Constable /;
George F. Dotterweich, Assessor; c. FoYargue,
Assessor.
The Council then proceeded to the election
Of officers:
J. B. Pratt was elected Acting Director of
Infrmary.
Samuel Irwin was elected Acting City Com
missioner.
John d. WhitelaW was elected City Civil
Engineer.
The following bridge tenders were elected
Columbus street, VIM. Gossick; Centre street.
l. J. Burlison Main street, D. Moreau; Will
low street. John Jones.
J. W. Msrseilles was elected Health Officer
Mr.. OViatt moved to postpone the election
Of City Physician until one week from to-
morrow { this evening, that opportunity
might be had to consult with the Infrmsry
Directors.
Mr.. Christian and Mr.. Hopkinsan= opposed
the pOstponement. The motion was lost.
DR.. Marshall moved to 60 into The election
Of the Herald. Lost
Dr. Beckwith was then elected City Physi-
clan.
The election of Harbor Master was post
poned for one week.
Mr.. Sanborn was elected Market Clerk.
Mr. Russell offered resolution that the
Cleveland Herald be appointed City Printer
on the same terms as thoseef last year. Car
ried.
James Hill was elected Fire Warden.
The appointment of Weigher Of Hay was
postponed until the first meeting in May.
Pending the election of Inspector of Liquor,
the motion to adjourn was made and carried.