Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-30
MUNICIPAL.

Both boards Of the City Council met last
night, and went into convention for the pur-
pose Of counting the votes for the different
candidate cast at the municipal election
yesterday.
The following message from the Mayor
was read:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CITY COUNCIL You
are assembled this evening to perform the
last official duty which devolyes upon you
as the legislative branch Of the city govern
ment. You have met TO ascertain and de-
clare the result of the election held to-day
for the choice of your successors in Office.
thing it is proper, and my feelings do
not permit me to let the occasion pass, with
out word Of reference to the past munich
pal year, and the relations that we have sus-
tanned TO each other. think do no more
than justice in congratulating you on 4 sue
cessful termination Of your labors. One
year ago you found the corporation affairs,
in many respects, out Of joint. You have
recognized and infused system into every
department. You found the city streets rut-
ted into the condition Of country roads, by
army wagons. They have been reconstruct
ed after an improved and more substantial
plan. You found the public schools Ian
gushing. They have been re-estat-
lished, and promise fine results. You
found the city finances disorderly, and NUM-
cipal credit impaired. The subject has
received your constant and iudicious atten-
ton and measures have been taken that
indicate more prosperous condition in the
future. You found the city infested with
law-breakers and crime running riots. You
have organized a police system which has
restored the authority Of the law, and given
security TO life and property. Every depart
ment Of the city business has felt the energy,
the ability, and the enlightened public spirit
which You brought to the discharge of Your
duties; and can assure you that your
labors are appreciated by your fellow-citi-
zens You will retire with the satisfaction
of having performed valuable service, and
received the approval Of your constituents
the highest reward of the public servant.
Gentlmen / have to thank you for
the prompt and efficient support you have
extended TO me as Mayor Of the city. /
know that I have endeavored to do my duty
to the best ofmy ability, but | feel that |
could not have succeeded without the gen.
erous aid you have always been ready TO
give Nothing has occurred TO mar the |
pleasantncss of our intercourse, and / wish |
to express my sense of this kindness to |
each and every one of you. II, on my part, |
anything has been thoughtlessly said or |
done to wound the sensibilities Of any gen.
teman, take this occasion to make amends |
and beg that it NAV be written in the sand |
and forgotten. TO the officers of the |
one and all, / return my |
thanks for the efficient manner TO which |
they have performed their functions, and the |
support they have rendered to me- 1t is
but an act of justice that l, as the Mayor Of /
the city, should express in behalf Of the |
people Of Nashville and of the City Gov
eminent, their thanks to the military officers |
stationed in the city, for frequent courtesies, |
and timely assistance in emergencies; and |
the people on the harmony that
has prevailed between the civil and military /
authorities
Gentlemen, on Monday next, your success
'ors will take your places. You can sur
render clear record. trust that those
who NAV, in the coming year, have charge
IF the corporation Of Nashville, will emu
late the fidelity to the public interests which
has marked your administration. In con-
,lusion, permit me again to thank you, and
express a sincere hope for your future good
health and success.
Most respectfully,
w. MATT. BROwN,
MaNor