Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-09

tenn. We have TO record no acts Of insub
ordination OF violence, but on the other han
q notable propriety and attention TO duty.
TIE SLAVE CASE.
An occurrence took place in our rity, no
long since, 10 which l may not improper.
sllude. l refer to the aIre-t and rendition
by the Fereral officers Of the fugitive slav
Lucy. At no time in our political historl
could such an arrest have been made will
greater danger TO the peace Of the city, auC
at no time could our love for the Conslitu
tiOn and the laws have been more severel
tried, yet it gives me the sincerest satisiac
tion to say that our city was spared the mis-
fortune Of the deep disgrace Of riot, anr
the officers Of the government were ensured
freedom 70 obey the Imperative mandates o
a sw,whose provisions, harsh and inhumar
as they may be deemed, have yet been sane
tioued as a supreme law Of the land. Hap
/ PLY for US we number in our midst but Q
! triAing share Of these disunionists who, in
both the North aud in the South, are seek
Ing, by encouraging disobedienee to the su-
! pieme law OF the laud, TO sever the bonds
! that binds US together as one great people
I These disunionisls were Ineffective and pow
erless in the case named and it should be our
constant prayer that thus may ever be oil
the enemies to our country, both at home
and abroad.
MANUFACTURING.
Advanced as our city has undoubtedly
been during the year, it cannot be said that
| It has advanced to the degree admitted by
/ its capacities and opportunities. No situa-
/ tion affords better facilities for remunerative
manufacturing, and no where is the hand ol
wealth more tightly closed against manu-
/ featuring enterprise. Ineed not counsel you
I in what manner nor to what extent you can
l subserve your city's welfare in this regard,
but do but urge upon you, as l did in my
| last message, not 70 neglect the opportunity
| given you, and each OF you, by your power
over privileges and taxation, and by your
official prominence, to encourage the settle-
ment among US of mechanics and manufac-
lures.
In conclusion, gentlemen, can but ex-
press the hope that between you and him
whom the people have chosen as my success
sOr, there may exist the same mutual good
feeling that has existed between your hon
Sl1a - L.as,d body and myself during the time it
Mayor. - : - - -
At the close Of Mayor rsene--,--al--.a the
following resolutions were offered:
By Mr.. Stevens
ReSoiDed, TnaJ tic Jiaz.lss of the Council
are due to the Hon. G. B. senter for his en-
inent services as Mayor of this city, and we
hereby tender him our cordial good wishes
for the future welfare Of himself and fami-
ly. Adopted.
By Mr.. Ballard,
Resolved, That the thanks of the City
Council are hereby rendered I. U. Masters,
Esq, President of the Council, for the cour-
Hasvv ee-nsa ! -. -
uniformly characterized him in ths discharge
of his duties as President of the City Coun-
Gil. Adopted.
The oath was administered to the new
members by Mayor senter.
H. &. Stevens was unanimously chosen
Chairman of the Council, and C. E. Hill,
Clerk.
The following resolution was then offered
by Mr.. Thomas:
Resolved, That a committee Of three be
appointed 10 wait upon the Mayor elect, Gad
inform him that the Council is isorganized and
ready to hear any communication he is ready
to make. Adopted.
Nessrs. Thomas, Corning and Masters
were appointed and escorted the Mayor elect
to the chair, where, after being sWorns he
addressed the Council as follows;
GENTLEMEN OF TIE CoUECIL I'm assuming
the responsible position 10 which majority
of my fellow citizens have, throug h their un-
solicited sufrages, called me, should be
neglecting an important duty did fail TO
express my grateful and siceere thanks for
the distinction and honor thus conferred.
We 49, aczor,, h1ad fn-dov ~ rarfa,.f ba o--
genization Of our municipal government ior
the ensuing year.
The period since my election has been too |
brief for me to SO inform myself with regard |
10 the details of the financial affairs Of the /
city as TO communicate them to you.
The financial statement prepared by my /
worthy predecessor, who has 50 ably illed |
the Office Of Chief Magistrate for the pas. 70 /
years, will afford you full and clear IN 5Eht 1
rs to the revenues and liabilities OF H. city
and its various items Of expenditure.
It should be your chief aim to administer
.he expenditures Of the city with the great
sst economy. Various and important inter-
ssts demand this at your hands.
Our manufacturing, commercial, ell our
interests, our future growth in
wealth and population, will be sacrificed by !
Jurdensome taxation. All improvements
lsked for, whsther relating TO the grading
md paving Of streets or the continued pros
scution Of the general system Of sswarugs,
hould, it seems to me, be delayed, at least
or the present, IL they cannot be carried on
Without increased taxation, unless they are
.bsolutely required, either to save what has
ilready been expended, or to guard against
injury 70 health or property.
Our Public schools have been munifcent-
y fosteTed Of late years, and are justly our
ride. 1t may be reasonably expected that
hey will always be looked after by our citi-
ems with watchful eye and liberal hand
and cnmmodious school houses
hould be furnished sufficient to aceommo-
ate every child Of every citizen. But it 1
nay be well 10 consider that imposing and I
1pensive buildings are not essential TO this.
hat our school regulations should accord !
nth, and not offend public sentiment, is ev- I
lent. Too great care cannot be taken in
ais respect BY those ehargablo with this
-ust. {
The Fire Department has for many years {
roven its efficiency. Our city has escaped ]
xtensive and ruinous conaagrstions. We
ave, in good measure, to thank our fremen
,r it. Il will be true economy 70 literally {
lstain It. ~ 81
There may be other matters on which the
zpreasion Of my opinion may be expected, I
Ut have said all that IN my judgment the j
resent occasion demands.
shall endeavor, in the discharge Of my I
heial duties, 70 promote the interests and o
ellare Of our beautiful city. {
TaASKs.-Ths 0. 8. Express viii aecept 2
II thanks for repeated fayOrs IN the way sf :