Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-13

stantly opening mp new channels of trade, and
thus compelling as to enact numerous laws
necessary to guard their rights, and those of
the community affected thereby. For these,
and similar reasons, the actaai physical labor
devolved upon the chair, has been more than
doubled within the psriSd nam ed tns as,,a..
trusts confided TO the President OF this board
with proper appreciation OF their dlff1culties
and disbursements, and OF my own franties
and shortcomings, but with fixed deternoina-
ton faithfully to do my whole duty without
fear favor or partially, uncontrolled by party
and unbiased by prejudice, confidently relying
upon your CO operation and support, and ear
neetly trusting that you will firmly sustain
me when right, and gently reprove me when
wrong. Guided by this spirit of harmony and
actu ated alone by desire to legislate tor the
benefit of the people, our deliberations must
always tend 70 the Advancement Of the sub.
stantial interests and permanent prosperity Of
our constituency. a,t Is. . " | .5#
Mr. Pepper said that he would decline serv-
ing again as Vice President, and would nomi-
nate John b. Turton for that position.
Mr.. Turt ton VI as unanimously elected.
Mr. Pepper nominated Arthur Shepherd for
Secretary Of the Board.
Mr. LLOYD nominated Samuel " Moves, and
proceeded to pay Mr.. N. high compliment for
the satisfactory manner in which he had dis
charged the duty of that position. sr.s
The vote being taken, Arthur Shepherd re-
ceiyed II votes; S. Y. Noyes q John I. Hal
leck [. = eco
Mr Shepherd was therefore declared elected
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Messenger Of the Board.
MT Morgan introduced some resolutions of
respect to the memory Of Mr.. JAS. A. Gordon
formerly q member of the Board, and proposing
as mark OF respect to bis memory, 70 attend
his funeral tomorrow afternoon.
Messrs. Utermeble, Lloyd, and Pepper paid
feeling tributes OF respect for the deceased, and
the res solutions were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Barr introduced q resolution adopting
the rules of order OF the last Board. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Pepper committee con-
appointed to inform the Board Of Common
Council of tie organization Of the Board and
OF its readiness to 60 into JOINT meeting, for
the purpose Of ,s canning the returns OF Com
The Board OF Aldermen having been notified
that the other Board was in readiness to meet
them, proceeded to the Council Chamber to hold
the Joint meeting.
After the joint meeting dissolved, the Board
OF Aldermen returned to their chamber, and
a communication was laid before the Board
from James English, Esq giving notice OF his
intention to contest the seat of John p. Pepper,
Esq, which vas laid on the table until the
committees be appointed:
The resolution of the Council in relatio to
Engagements for the celebration of 4th of July
next, was adopted and Messrs. Can tield, Nc
Cathran and Plant were appointed as the COM
mittee on the part OF this Board.
Board Of Common Connci,-In pursuance with
the requirements of the charter, the m .mbers
elect to the Sixty second Council assembled in
the Council Chamber for organization, and the
meeting was called to order by f. L. Harvey,
ESQ, Secretary of the last Board, and the oath
"to faithfully execute the duties OF their Office
to the best of their skill and ability" was
administered by Justice Thompson, as was
also the oath Of allegiance to the following
me- m ers
First Ward-James Kelly, H. q. Wilson and
John A. Rheem.
Second ward Samuel ". Owen, w. Petit.
bone and Samuel a. Peugh.
Third Ward-N. d. Larner. T. A. Stevens
and James Skirving.
Fourth Ward-Asbury Lloy d, VIM. W. Moore,
Filth Ward-W. P. Ferguson, James B.
Davis and J. Il. Ward.
Sixth Ward-Bennett Swain, Thomas B.
Marche and George K. Ruff
Sc venth Ward-W. T. Walker, J. G.. Dudley,
and George Wright.
Mr.. Ferguson offered resolution declaring
Mr.. Asbury Lloyd the President of the Board;
" hich was adopted; and he was conducted to
the chair by Mestrs. Ferguson and Larner, and
addressed the Board as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Board of Common Coun.
GILL return my sincere thanks for the honor
you have conferred on me in selecting me again
to preside over your deliberations.
We have come together to-day actuated by
no party feeling or party prejndice, but as the
ognising the great fuHdamen al principles of
loyalty and devotion to the Government and
the Union, and en- tertaining no wish inconsis,-
our National Capital and although much was
accomplished by the preceding council, never.
thel 'ss much remains to be done, and AN as.
the discharge Of your duties with full and
settled determination to labor with an eye sin.
gle to the best interests Of the city.
1t ID well known that for few years past
the city of Washington was designated and
stigmatized-by few who are not identified
in interests with us-as one-horse town,
which always regarded as unjust and ungen.
erous In the extreme, nevertheless look for
rh IN pnrp qy vc n
midst and TODAY can announce that our city
has grown in population within the last i've
years from IS, 600 to 100000 and that the march
OF Improvements has been {within few excep.
tions1 in proportion.
And, gentlemen. trust that this spirit will
continue In our midst until all OF our streets
10 all sections and an abundantsupplv Of good
and wholesome wauer at every door. And,
gentlemen, / desire to see our public school
system encouraged and sustained and made as
perfect as possible until our city shall become
what 1t was designed to be. the capital Of great
and growing nation.
And now, gentlemen, knowing full well that
all things pertaining to the good Of the city
your presiding officer, that with your CO ope.
ration shall earnestly endeavor to discharge
the duties Of the chair fairly and impartially,
and trust our session will be harmonious
and prosperous one, and at the close each and
all Of Us may entertain the proud conviction Of
having discharged our duty 30 as to merit the
Rolueu reward, NV ell oOEe goOu ana Ihltni VI
servants
Mr.. Larner offered q resolution declaring F.
l.. harvey Secretary, and A. III. Eaton Messen-
ger OF the Board; W hich was agreed TO.
On motion Of Dir. Larner, q committee was
appointed to inform the Board of Aldermen Of
the organization of this Board-composed of
Mr.. Kelly and MIR. Larnpr.
Mr. Ruff rendered his resignation as a mer1-
Der from the Sixth Ward, as he did not con-
slider himself justly entitled to the place. He
also presented a comm unicaton from Mr. VIM.
Talbert, who contests his seat
Mr. Marche moved that the resignation be
not received. Carried.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the vote on the reso-
luton be reconsidered, and that the subject be
referred to the committee on elections. Agreed
TO.
Mr.. Ruff designations and Mr.. Talberts COM
munlcatIon were read and referred.
mir. Ruff says he resigns because I think
Mr.. VIM. Talbert justly entitled to the seat"
Mr.. Talberts communication gives notice
that he will contest the seat, bacause-lst,