The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-10-06

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business 10 the best Of his ability. he
agsin thanked the honorable members, and
| hoped he would have their co-operstion
and assistance in the discharge Of his du-
ties.
On motion, the rules and regulations Of
the last Board were adopted. .--.r..
A message from the Board Of Aldermen
announced that that body was ready to
meet the Common Council in joint conven-
t Ons wbereuPon recess Of i've minutes
/ was taken, az the end Of which time Presi-
| dent ChsGtham took the chair and called
| the convention to order.
On motion, q Committee Of three were
/ appointed to wait on the Mayor and inform
him that the City Council was ready to in
The oath q Office was admi5istered Il
the Mayor elect, by Recorder Shane, AFTER
which the CLERK read the following message
from the Mayor;
Gentlemen of the CITY Council I'm ODE
dience to the voice Of the people, and in
compliance with the requirements of the
city charter and laws, have qualified, aud
am here to-day TO assume the duties and
responsibilities Of the ofice Of Mayor OF
this city. Il is not improper for me 10 take
I This occasion TO express 10 you, and through
YOU, to our common constituency, my CRATE
full thanks for the high mark OF confidence
implied by my election. While sincerely
dislFusting my ability 70 fulfil the measure
Of their just expectations, I viii assure both
them and you, that it is my purpose to de-
serve their confidence by endeavoriEE 70 AZ
ford them prudent, energetic and faithful
administration Of the Office, and in the out
set, invoke the assis ance Of each one Of
you IN she discharge Of my duty. aod shah
rely implicitly on receiving il.
We are called to occupy these positions
under unusual circumstances. For more
than three years past our predecessors have
derived their authority BY appointment Of
the Governor OF the State. The reasons
which made necessary this departure from
the usual course do not require mention.
Their task was g difficult one. Ours will
not be less so. And. though the people
have again been entrusted with the manage
ment Of their city government, and we are
their delegated agents, do not conceive it
10 be our special duty TO sit in critical judg
ment upon their acts or, even if il were pos
fible, 70 attempt sweeping reforms Our
duties will be sufficiently onerous il We look
TO the reformation Of abuses, if any there
be-Rmend the laws in SO far as they require,
and enforce them vigorously and Impair
italy.
1t cannot but be q s'urce Of qualification
70 you that in the recent election, which
which we have met here u commence, there
was an absence Of all political difference Il
il an evidence Of that unity Of purpose on
the part Of this people, which all good men
will hail with delight, aud which, it is to be
hoped, will produce an era Of good feeling
and concord. Our conduct Of the City Gov
eminent should conform to this spirit, and
know it is the desire aud intention of each
one Of you that il will do so. From an init
!, .
too, thst whatever may have been their
views, their confidence IN the Government
Of the United States is sincere, and their
support Of it genuine. It shall be my en-
deavor, as il is my ardent wish, 70 make the
municipal government q true reflex Of this
feeling.
In our sphere as officers great and impOr-
tant interests are committed 70 our charge
the preservation Of the proper y and the
protection of the lives OF our fellow citis rs
-upholding the financial credit Of the city
a wise and liberal system Of public improve
ments, with due regard 20 economy and ahIl-
itv Of the tax-payers-the education Of the
childreu Of the eligible administration Of
even handed Justice 70 al classes, as well in
the enforcement of the laws. in the distribu-
ton Of municipal government, snd general
attention 10 the varied interests Of . growing
city.
Il will be your daty at once to take up
the portion OF work allotted TO eaen one Of
you, and address yourself to the task Of be-
coming familiar with the wants and inter
ests Of the city, in order that you may act
intelliCently. At the present time, ] have
no special suggestions or recommendations
% make 10 you, though it is made my duty
b. confer with you from time 70 come upon
all subjects coming under your Jurisdiction.
This / shall always do with eheerfulness,
and will labor 70 assist YOU in the discharge
Of your duties. An upright and economical
administration OF the CITY Government,
marked by judicious liberality, and The
spirit Of progress which becomes a prosper
Gus city, and an enterprising and intelligent
people, should be the aim d all our efforts
Again asking your generous cid in the du-
ties which devolve upon me, and Piled ging
mine 70 you, / close BY trusting that the
end Of the present municipal year will ena-
bic Us to render an account Of our steward
chip which viii meet the approval Of our
constituents.
The Standing Committees appointed by
the Mayor we're then announced as follows.
Streets Messrs. Kinney, Cheatham,
Sloan, Graves, Creighton, Hughes, Chiffon,
Finance; Messrs. Thompson, Keudriols,
and Cotton
Police Department: Messrs. Cheaiham,
Marlborough, and creighton.
Wst-r works: Messrs. Lellyett, Thomp-
son. and Graves.
FIRE Department; Messrs. Kendiek, Var
borough, aud Horn.
Pubic Property Messrs. Sloan, Edwards,
and Woodfn.
Public Schools: Messs-s Haley, Lellyett
snd Creighton.
Marker House Messrs. Hagey, jenkins,
Chestham, Scott, aod Marlborough.
Work House Messrs. Brien, Kinney, and
Edwards.
Gas Lights MesuFs. Cotton, Isllyett. and
wharf; MsssTs. Hughes, Horn. and Am
9cemetery; Messrs Cotton, Hsgey, and
Robertson.
improvements sud Expenditures; Msssrs.
Chiffon. Brien, ond Robertson. 4
Pest House Messrs. brodle, Ambrose,
and Hsslsn.
springs. Messrs. Hsslan, WOOdfR, aud
Scott.
The resolution from the Board OF Alder
men. relative 10 the salaries Of the city OH
GERS, was received, and, on motion, It was
cOncurrcd IN.
A resolution from the Board Of Aldermen
% elect Treasurer, Of this meeting, vas, on
motion, laid over to the nexs reguisr meet |
ing.
evening.