Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-06-08
LOCAL NEWS.

ORGANIZATIONS OR THE CIxTfeEIRST COGNs
OIL OF WAsHINsToN CITY.-Pursuant to the
requirement Of the act Of Congress incorporat-
ing the city of Washington, the members assem-
bled this morning at ten o'clock, in their respect
i've chambers, and proceeded to the organization
Of the Sixty first Council. In the Board Of Al
dermen the following gentlemen were present:
Messrs. Rapley and Turton, First Ward; Gle
phane and Plant, Second Ward; Brown and
Lewis, Third Ward; Pepper and Utermshle,
Gordon and MorgansSixth Ward; and Semmes
and Lloyd, Seventh Ward. Messrs. Turton,
Clephane, Brown, Pepper, Sargent, Gordon
and Semmes are the members holding over,
Messrs. Rapley, Lewis, Utermehie, Gulick ana
Morgan are new members, and Messrs Plant
and Lloyd were members Of the Sixtieth Coun-
Gil and were re elected.
The Board was called to order by the Score.
tary of the late Board, Mr.. 5. V. Noyes, and
the newly elected members were qualified ac-
cording to law and took their seats.
The board then proceeded to the election Of
q President.
Mr. Lewis nominated MI. J. F. Brown, who
declined the nomination in the following
speech:
Mr.. Secretary-It certainly is the duty ef the
President Of the Board OF Aldermen to be pres
ent all or nearly all the period tor which he is
chosen; other wise, in case Of the sickness or
absence OF the Mayor, the city would be with
out an executive. My business compels me to
be out of Washington during the next twelve
months mo, very much Of the time and therefore
being candidate for President. I thank my
colleague for the nomination, and the other
friends who Lave voluntarily rendered their
support. They and each OF them will not be
forgotten till LIES last hour is over.
Mr.. Brown closed by nominating Alderman
John H. Semmes, of the Seventh Ward, and
the latter was unanimously elected.
MIR. Semmes was escorted TO the chair by
Messrs. Brown and Pepper, and on taking his
seat delivered the following address:
Gentlemen OF the Board Of Aldermen For
this manifestation or YOUR confidence and
TALLY in selecting me your presiding officer
accept my profound and heartfelt thanks. ]
only Q myself, but also a tribute to my fellow
citizens of the Seventh Ward, whom have
the honor to represent, a tribute which feel
| assured they will appreciate. I enter the
chair Independent OF and unpledged to any
man. Relying upon Him who ruleth all things,
together with your cordial co cooperation, shall
endeavor to discharge its delicate and respon-
sible duties fairly and impartially. Whatever
mistakes may commit trust you will attri-
butte to an error of Judgment, rather than a de-
sire to do wrong. I conclude with the hope
that harmony may pervade our deliberations,
and we will all labor for the prosperity and
happiness OF cur beloved city, to the end that
itmay prove worthy the name OF its iliustrious
Mr.. Sargent was nominated for Vice Presi-
dent, but declined in favor of Mr.. John Y.
Pepper, who was unanimously elected.
elected Secretary.
Mr.. Jacob Kieiber was also unanimously
elected Messenger.
The rules Of order of the last board were
adopted for the government of this board un.
til otherwise ordered.
On motion committee. consisting of Messrs.
Lloyd and Brown was appointed to wait upon
the Board of Common Council and inform
them that the Board of Aldermen was organ
lied and ready to proceed to business; and also
ready to go into joint meeting for the purpose
of opening the returns OF the Commissioners Of
Election.
The Board then took a recess for five minutes,
at the expiration OF which time committee
from the Board Of Common Council announced
the organization of that Board.
Mr.. Lloyd presented the petition OF E. Ro-
maine for relief, which was referred to the
The Board then adjourned to the Common
Council Chamber to open the returns of the
commissioners OF the late election, and, after
their return to their own chamber, adjourned
until Monday evening, June 32d, at half-past
seven O'Clock.
Board Of Common Councu-This morning at
10 O'Clock, the members of the sixty first coun-
Gil assembled in the new council chamber, for
the purpose of organization. Some time before
the time appointed for the meeting numbers of
citizens commenced to gather in the Hobbies
and halls about the chamber, and by the time
members were called to order goodly num-
Der were in attendance to witness the induction
of the new members into office.
Mr.. Fred. l.. Harvey, Secretary of the late
Board, called the meeting to order, and read
the names of the members elect, as follows,
whe, with the exception of Messrs. N. ID. Lar.
ner and Michael Larner, were present.
They were qualified by taking the oath Sc to
faithfully execute the duties OF their Office to
the best Of their skill and ability" and also
took an oath OF allegiance and loyalty to the
United States, at the hands OF Justice Thomp-
son.
First Ward-James Kelly. Thomas A. Dom
oho,* II. q. Wilson.
Second Ward-G. T. Raub,# J. Russell
Third Wnrd-Thomas A. Stevens,* A. r.
Shepherds Noble D. Larner.
Fourth Ward j. Follansbee,* Asbury
Lloyd,* Michael Larner.
Fifth Ward-R. T. knights Charles I. Cam
fields w. r. Ferguson.
Sixth Ward John H. Peake,* Donald
seventh ward-Charies Wilson's Crosby S.
Noyes, Jonas s. Ellis.
(Those marked with star were members Of
the last BOard.)
The Board proceeded to the election of a
President, and Mr.. knight nomia ated Asbury
Lloyd, who, on motion OF Mr.. Shepherd, was
declared the unanimous choice OF the Board.
Mr. Lloyd was escorted to the chair by
Messrs. Barr and Wilson, and on assuming
his position addressed the Board as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Board of Common Council:
return you my sincere and heartfelt &C.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS tor this f1attering evidence of
your confidence and regard, but when I look
around me and see SO many members older and
more experienced, and better qualified than
myself for the position in question, must con-
fess that feel no ordinary degree of emoar-
rassment.
we are ASSeuOAoU mere tO.Qay not as demo.
Gratis, not as wings, or republicans. We rec
osnise no party or clique at this time. We are
here to-day in the high and noble capacity of
citizens of the United States, deeply concerned
for the best interests ofour country; represent
ing directly the good people of the city of
Washington, concerned for the best interests
OF our city. We know that in the maintenance
of tho Union depends the safety and pros perity
OF our city. In this dark hour of our nations
peril. when treason walks abroad at noon day
1t becomes each and every man to rally on the
side Of the flag OF the Union. We recognise no
party but that of Unconditional Union, with
NO flag but the flag Of our Union. It was on
the basis Of Unconditional Union men that we
were elected, and SO help nae God, Il shall
stand by the Union and the Censtitution
at all events and at all haxards, and believe
/ speak ths sentiments OF all OF You. Ia the
Union, a. the capital of the nation, we must
continue TO prosper, until we shall ultimately
attract and challenge the admiration Of the
world. On this principle we each and ali
proceed to the discharge OF the duties deyoly-
Ing upon Us - representatives Of the city or
Washington.
Now Let mo call your attention to some local
matters, and. first. respecting sanitary rsgula-
lions Tor the preservation Of healsh. With tina
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