The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-06
Prestdcnt--Norgan Jones.
Cleyk-James Nj. Sweeuy.

Board
Prssident--Morgan Jones.
Cgek-James NJ. Sweeny.
Sergeant at A7ms-George Litterman.
Doorkeeper-Tbomas J. Carleton.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
Councilman HAYES moved that committee OF two be
appointed conduct the President elect to tine chair
Councilman Hayes and Pepper were appointed TO per-
form that duty
The newly elected PnrsI,Esr then delivered the follow
lENrlxxEr or THE BOARD OF CouNcnMEs--I need not
say TO you how sensiby feel this distinguished mark
of your appreciation in election as presiding officer OF
your body. II s honor OF which may well feel proud
and shall enteavor TO merit the distinction by acting
mparaily In all the onerous duties involved in the ex
allied position Great responsibilities rest upon all,
and Il is duty discharge the trusts conaded to
care a. TO deserve the appreciation and
of the entire community. For the srst time in many
years-in fact may say the only time since the or
ganization Of the city governmentwe find the people Of
this city represented in both branches OF the Common
the democratic party has the entire representation The
reason for this choice Of the people Is very obvious
Under nc RUE our s.ste
which has been grateful TO people, and hence In
this hour Of extravaganza and corruption in our
and city have entrusted to democratic hands
the administration Of the government Our duty,
people Of the city Of New York expect nom democratic
administration that economy and rugaty In the manage
ment and exercise Of the trusts connded 70 their care
government deserve 70 be rsduosd-f compatible with
10 accomplish that result There Il vast ned before u.s.
and remains with you gentlemen to demonstrate that
the confidence OF citizens has not been misplaced
and that the old democratic maxim Of ECONOMY pub
lie expenditure will be practically put In force IN our
legislation Idesre to impress strongly upon your minds
the necessity for vigtant scrutiny into the merits
every question presented for your aud es
pecal hose appertainng TO the disbursement Of the
ratuatioto us ali &C. at the close Of the year we nd
that by udicious legislation have reduced the taxes
Be h rs
besn achieved Thanking you again, gentlemen for your
kindness 70 me, commend the business Of the city to
custody, feeling confident that will receive that
attention which its important character deserves.
Councilman BRcE moved that committee Of three be
them that the Board Of CouncImep was duly organised
and ready 10 proceed 10 business.
Councimcn Brice Brady and Sanford were appointed
Councilman HAYES moved that q committee Of three be
appointed to wait the Mayor for the purpose
Councilman Hayes, Webster and Murray were appointed
for that purpose.
The committees returned in short time AFTER having
Is dSes anp M
mon would be sent 10 In a few minutes.
Councilman Ross moved that the rules Of the Board Of
Councmen for 1882 be continued In force until otherwise
ordered. Adopted.
Councilman BRANDON moved that when the Board ad.
ourned 40 so % meet again on Monday evening next
4 committee from the Board Of Aldermen consisting
OF Aldermen Long, Farley and Ottiwe. entered the
room and Alderman Long, on their behalf, announced
that the Board Of Aldermen was duly organized and ready
to proceed TO business.
The PRECEDENT thanked the committee and through
them the Board OF Aldermen for their courtesy and the
committee then retired.
The private secretary Of the Mayor here announced
by the Sergeant Alarms when the annual message OF the
Mayor 10 the Common Council was presented.
Councilman GRoss moved 10 suspend the reading OF the
document, and that IL be received, entered on the
minutes, printed In the Corporation papers, and that 600
copies be printed In document form.
Councilman wEnsIxR moved, as an amendment that It
be referred TO the Committee Printing and Advertising,
when appointed The amendment was adopted.
On motion OF Councilman KEENAN, the Board then
sdourned