Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-06-08
THE iINAUGU RATION ffr INST ALA
lion OF MAYoEArH GOF leIIFRN.

THE ,1NAUGURATIea III; tNsTAItA.
TION OF MAYoRAFn G0T TeII, FEN
On Monday lsps, the members Of tie Coun-
ell elect met. Present DR.. J.'J. Bruce. j.
R.-Cru.en, Geo. Long. C. b. Smith, II
Startzman and John Voting
=, The late Nj yor, Dir. G. II. Cir. explain
ed the condition of various matters of interest
relating to the affairs of theicityl as retsstrds
the ordinances, finances. &c. The Mao,
George Harrison, Esq, addressed the Coun-
rl as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Common Co,Lneil !, l., "q
As Union men, having been honcrei by rs
unsolicited suffragcs of a majority of our fel
low citizens, who have elected US to the re-
sponsiblc position we now occpty, let us en-
deavor, to the best of our ability, faithfully
and honestly to discharge the duties conferred
upon us. Forget Tie anathems that few
have cast upon us and convince all By our
actions that We are, what We protested to be,
irm ard loyal c'tiyerc. Of tls. Goycrnmcn.
which has shielded aud protected us and un-
der which bcli;iccnt Providence has permit,
ted us to live and enjoy its privileges. do
not consider it d'Grcssiou here to remark
that the Press when properly conducted is
considered IN es'tonent Of psblr. opinion and
necessarily Yields a powerful influence, but
when misapped end it ,lei:detcy is towards
either funaticisni, sccticna!!sm, demagoglsm,
oligu ISM or any other ism, it only leads to
its own downfall and that Of the party whose
t,ipcples it advocates. Without ria..cs TO-
yards any one .ard With kind feeling towards
nll let US strive to slow by our actions that
VT regard With feelings, piore Of sorrow than
Of augcr, those, mto have differed with.ts in
opin0n, as vel IS those who have been led
sstray' bat are row Convinced Of their error.
Let Justice and moderatier be our guide, not
shielding those who are guilty of treas-n to
their country bnt upholding those who are
Wiling honestly AMI honorably to discharge
.hcir duties rs true and loyal Citizens of the
United States, would recommend in accor-
dance with the Presidents Proclamation: that
nose why have left this City and takep,. up
arms in favor of the R.belliou T. Conan at
East for the present IN II lara of their scloc-
lion and until the Government and our citizens
" repcntc |. Then let it lie said 50 ''err ID hui
man to forgive 'ivine."' The preservation of
good order is ofthc utmost Importance to the
community in which we reside and which it
should be out utmost ephcavor to maintain.
The law itself is suf Client guarantee tina!
Justice shall! be done towards all .ani &hen
properly administered no ere can soT plain,
Guilul by those fats let "a act without fear
or f,vor FIT ju;sttiu ,.,tn 'cctlnh:. There
will be various Subjects connected with the
City Governn crt tending tc its iissttTcE-eptts
and prosperity to which your attet TIN 'S,i
be called, especially III connections %rta the
establishment of water works and the better
Lighting of the city. Before however coming
:Dany conclusion il, relation to them let US, Us
at as possible act dispasianately arl dc tha'
7.hich will most conducc to the improvement
and benefit of the City as well as advancing
:be intescst Of its inhabitants generally.
confidently -sIy Upon Jour cordial cooperation
in carrying out all such measures that nay b.
deemed moss,cxpedient for, that purpose end
saould ]. at any time err, allow me to aore il
will be considered an error of judgement mud
Tot Of intention.
,After the.ic-iz;ry Of his inaugural, his hen
or.the Mayo announced the following stand
ing committees for the ensuing year:
Ordinances Mc&sts. Bruce, Young erd
Starzman. -
.lPriniirg liesSrs. Iocng, Cuzcn and
Smith. ~.
Fynuace. -NEcssrs, Brucc, st.rtanar ard
Long. IT, ~ = !.
= Accounts, ----Nessss. Yourg, Bruce .snd
Startzman.
STREETS and .fHeys--Mc ssrs. Smith, Young
ard Cruzen. :, ~.
yuuhet house.-Messrs. Long, Cruzen and
Smith. -
Fire Department. -Messrs. Crrzcn, Bruce
and long
.Pe.iIe.s, dc.-Mcssrs. Startzman, Bruce
'E'ecttrins. -Messrs. Smith, Long and
sta.tzman.
sEot e lamp. posts.--Messrs. Cruzcn,
Smith AMI Young. ~
John Schilling, Esq. was elected Clerk
aao John Gcphart Esq, Treasurer. Same
as. last year--no opposition. A committee o.
three, Of which the Mayor was to be. hair
man. was appointed to consult with the Com
ty-commissioncrs in reference to the Levy. fel
ths city. viz: Mayor Harrison. and cesncil
ren Bruce ard s5tartsrhan. The usual Board
Of Health vas appointed, viz Geo. A. .Perrre
"a, for District No. I embracing all ives
ofiWins Creek. of city llnitsi) Mr.. A. G. A
Adams for District No, 2 lenbracipg all south
Of -BeHcrd.st-uof city limits. and nv. Jane!
Te,cy. fer Distrit. No. 8, embracing al
North of Bedford ST., of city limifs,) DR.
G. II. Ohr wa, appointed consulting pr ysi
cisa fer tLa..c,.suinig year. The remainde
Of the session wss occupied in hearing ap
pcals and making transfefs,&c.
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