Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-06-16
MAYORS INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

sGESTLRNRN OF THR COMMON COUNCIL: In entering
upon the discharge Of the duties conferred upon me ~
the kIndneGs Of the citizens of PlacetIe, will,
cordance with the usual custom briefly refer
the leading questions. which may be deemed Of npJr
tAnce to the future interest u our growing city.
We have much cause to congratulate Constituents
upon the past aud present government OF the city aud
also the growing prosperity that seems to pevade every
channel Of trade. Few communities in tLiI State
hope for brighter destiny than what every natural ad
vantage seems to promise for US and the fact evident
that by wise aud judcious administration Of
ucIpa laws, together with the combined efforts Of
eilcnS there good reason ny her trade should be
second TO any inland town in the State Our location
IN the midst Of rich mineral region, unsurpassed in
wealth, and surrounded by soil capable Of producing
every degree OF vegetable growth = with an almost
boundleSS miner4 country heng developed
in Western Utah. ~hch has already produced proof suf
feisnt of its permancncy and almost fabulous wealth,
and whose supplies must Of necessity be drawn to great
extent from this point.
II easy to estimate the of this trade
with proper facilities part. TO furnish supplies Of
goods BY the construction ola Rail Road from Folsom
10 this city, safely rely securing only the
custom Of our neighbOrs in Utah, but beyond doubt
draw lucrative trade from neighboring points in
oNn county.
In view of these facts, would call your attention
the necessity Of the present Common Council adopting
every and legitimate that tends to the
summation Of this enterprise.
would also direct the attention Of our citizens to
careful perusal Of the Report, Map and Profile which
Will be furnished in few days, by MIR. j. Lewis Civil
Engineer according to coutract-and urge upon them
the necessity OF taking immediate for the formA
ton Of suitable stock company, believing
capital from abroad will seek as liable in
Rail Road that at no distant day must be
Our citizens have already shown partial interest in
the construction Of this road. by voting at recent
election levy tax sufficient to defra the expenses
Of proper survey, and is to be hoped that there Will
be united effort the part OF all who avorab to
the completion Of the enterprise and have the future
| interest Of Placervile at heart.
Taxation 10 of the most delicate subjects that will
be entrusted to egslation, and it becomes you
faithful agents to every effort towards speedy and
great reduction possible 1t is not necessary that
with the special survey to be levied this
ing year. that the amount Of taxes will he great
they were last year The influx Of new settlers in our
midSt-the increased value of propery-the constant
reduction Of the Funded Debt, together with proper
assessment, should assist in material reduction being
made.
The amount remaining over in the Sinking Fund, l
would recommend, be advertised for and proposals
that amount he received BY the CommsIoners order
| to save interest upon the same.
would also recommend to your attention the different
Fire Companies which, as created part Of our City
Government cannot be we'll overratcd The members Of
the several companies composed Of citizens no
deeply interested in the preservation Of property and
Who at all times willing to sacrifice their time and
contribute their money in the general saving Of property
in the city, They should receive assistance
you, as = Council, compatible with your duties.
There are quite number Of lots the North side oil
Main street. which having been mined out filled
up with stagnAnt water, which is 4 most decided nuts
ance, and may in the course Of the breed
fearful disease they should be refled or drained.
would call your attention to the prOprety Of having
tangible amendment made to our present city char
ter the subject Of Elections to avoid any doubt
what pursue in Of repetition Of result
the came as in the recent election for City Marshal
In conclusion gentlemen, allow to press the hope
that your deliberations may prove pleasure to your
selves, and Of the utmost benefit to your constuen
shall endeaver to cooperate with you in all matters
appertanng the dschage Of your duties with an ey
single to the interests Of the city aone and shall claim
your indulgence for any errors that may occur in my
efforts to deserve the honor which has been
feIred upon me. THoS. b. WADE.
PLAcERvILLs, June 18th, 1850.
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