Evening star., 1867-06-10
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Organization Of the sixty Fifth Council

Nrgani IN tion of the Sixty Fffth Counctis
BOARD OF FALDERMEN.-The members of the
Board OF Aldermen OF the Sixty stifsh Coup Gil
of the city of Washington assembled, in com
piiauce with the acts of Congress Incorporating
the nbabitants Of the city of Washington, in
their Chamber this morning, at 10 O'CLOCK. the
following being present: Members holding
oyer-Messrs. ]. Rpssell Barr, Second Ward;
John T. Given, Third Wards James A. TAFT,
Fifth Ward; Donald McCathran, Sixth Ward,
and Crosby :. Moves, Seveath Ward. Mem
bers Ell, ,ct-Flrst Ward J @. Larman5 Second
WsTG, Il. Richards; Third W ard, j. r. Elvaus,
FoaTth Ward, A. Lloyd and w, ~. Moore;
Fifth Ward, Jehn Grinder; Sixth Ward, VIM.
Taibert; Seyenth Ward, E. Wheeler. Absent,
AR. John b. Turton. First Ward, who holds
over. "a. ..s .5.,.s .... ! p .-.. g.. e..
The members were called to order by Mr..
). Y; Noyss, secretary OF the late Board. aud
of two years from this day, except Mr.. w.
W. Moore, W ho was elected to serve cut the
pnexpired term Of one year Of the late Elijah
Ingto law, the usual Doth Of office and allie
glance TO the United States being administered
TO them by Justice James Lawrenson, and
they thereupon took their seats. The Board
then proceeded to its organization by the eiec-
tion of a president Mr.. Lloyd nominated j.
Russell Barr; Mr.. Elvans nominated II. Rich
ards. The Board decided to take the vote by
ballot, and by request OF the secretary Messrs.
Elvans and McCIthran acs Led as tsllets- The
ballot resulted: Earr, 81 Richards, 4; Grinder,
L. seven votes beng Necessary to choice
Mr. Barr was thereupon announced as pref
dent OF the Board, and was conducted to the
chair by Messrs TAFT and Larman. The pres
ident then addressed the Board as follows:
Aldermen: l thank you sincerely for your
kindness and conf dence ia electing me TO pre-
side over your deliberations during the Sixty
fifth Council Deeply realizing the Importance
and responsibility attached to the position of
presiding officer of this body, and profoundly
sensible of my own imperfections, 1 shall not
hesitate 10 ask your Indulgence and rely upon
your counsel and advice to sustain me in the
aisenaIge OF the duties dexolved upon me BY
s;siss in me TO say that think our duties AL
dermsn replain and simple anu that in our de-
IibeTations first object should be to preserve
relations of kindness and forbearance towards
each other, in order that we may be enabled to
unite harmoniously in the work of advancing
the interest and prosperity of our people and
in enhancing the welfare of the capital of our
common country. 1t is matter OF congratula.
tion that many persons from abroad who pos
sess wealth and influence, adde's to liberal
business enterprise, are beginning to look to
the National Metropolis q desirable
locality for the investment of capital.
and that the wants of our eyer-increasing
population are being so ably met by our me-
chanles and trades people, who are busiIy en-
gagged in the erection of thousands of conamo-
dious houses for their accommodation and IN
other projects which invite the business men
TO settle ameng us. and that railroad and steam
boat corporations are promptly arranging to-
open up the resorrces of the surrounding
country and ma, g our markets proverbially
the finest IN the ee"'try accessible to trade in
i u
prosperity should admorisb US representa-.
lives of the capitol city OF gIeat aud gener-
Gus nation, that we must be liberal also IN our
legislation; that We have much to do if we
would meet the approval Of our fellow -coun-
trymen; that we should bring to the discharge
OF our several duties views CONNIE rs urate
with the demSnd of tie times, and that we
should so shf pc our action TO assist the ef-
forts now in progress for advancing our in
teTests aud lend our united aid 10 every enter
prise which is designed to foster basiness
and g.ve remureratIve employment TO
our people During the past few years
ing up and making attractive our CITY,
But much more remains TO be done. We
need larger revenue. and should bave the
revenue judiciousIy and economically ex-
pended. We should watch our -treet and
sewer contractors. and compel them to exc
cute their work faithfully. Our ubiicschoels
should be tostered with paternal soiicitode;;
our healthlaws carefully and yigilantly exc
cated; our building regulations enforced; our
streets illuminated with gas at a reasonable
price every night; our markets made attractive
and available TO country prod uce. and every
Legitimate means employed ts encourage home
Deiyhborng cities. These and many other
avenues of usefulness 10 our fellow citizens
who have honored us by placing us here are
effort 10 accomplish all We can for the COM
mon welfare OF our city, with the hope that
IN the years TO come the city of Washington
may be pointed 10 with just pride by every
citizen of our beloved land.
Gentlemen, permit me to conclude by again
have conferred upon me: and by invoking
your cooperation In the administration of the
duties devolved upon me.
The President announced the next business
in order TO be the election of a Vice President.
Mr. Given nominated John b. Turton. Vice.
President of the last Board MIR. Wheeler
nominated John r. Elvans. Mr.. Elvans de-
clined. The rule for taking the vote by ballot
was suspended, and Mr.. John B. T1rton was
unanimously reelected ' peg
The election of Secretary being next in or.
der Mr. Given nominated Samuel Y. Noyes,
Secretary of the last Board, and he was u mani
mousiy reelected ripd- d-roee. a 49, - <
Theeieclion OF Messenger being next in or
der MIR Lloyd nominated Henry Kleiber, mes.
senger Of the last Board. Mr. Elvans nsmi-
and McCathran acred as teiiers and tue vote
by ballot resulted :-KIeiber g, Lewis 5, and
DIR Kleiber was declared elected. i,.
Mr.. Moves introduced resolu tfoa that the
rules OF the last Board be adopted as the rules
OF this Board until otherwise ordered; agreed
Mr. Lloyd introduced an act to pay, the.
Commissioners of Election and CLERKS at the
late election on June Sd. Mr.. Moore objected,
thatthe bill was outof order, and 1T was laid
on the table. a. .-.,.a...-. .... -
a committee OF the Board OF Common Cspn-
Gil announced that that Board had organized,
and was ready TO meet w this Board IN JOINT
polled at the late election for Collector, Reg
ister, and Surveyor of the City of W ashington.
Mr.. Lloyd presented q communication from
Thomas Lewis, in which he says s.inasmpch
as that part of section of the charter cot
Washing ton, ID, O., (ls20) req uiring that the
.'returns shall be delivered to the Mayor on
the day succeeding the election was not
complied with by the persons who acted
Comm missioners of Election for the first pre-
cInct of the Third w ard at the election held
ON The third day OF June, 1867; and inasm uch
as your petitioner received 8 majority of All
the votes legally returned by the Commis-
soners OF Election for the Third Ward. he
hereby claims a seat in the Board of Aldermen,
OF the CITY of.W ashin gton. as one Of the repre-.
senIativss OF the Third Ward" Laid on the
table nnul appointment OF committee on
elections. -f.. e r.. I'D .
Mr., Lloyd also presented a memorial of
property holders on street. protesting
against the laying OF water main on that
street; laid on the table until q eommittee of
improvements is appoin ted. 4, Mr. Lloyd
NOV ed the appoin tment of q committe of two
members to wait upon the Mayor and inform
him of the organization OF the Board. and its
readiness TO receive any comm unications he
had TO make; and Messrs Lloyd and Richards
were appointed as said committee. 4t3
Mr. Given moved the appointment of q com.
mfttee OF twot TO visit the Board Of Common
Council and inform that Board OF the organi-
zation Of tbIs Board, and its readiness 10 meet
them in jein CON yention to oexamine the fetnrns
of votes cast At ths election on Monday, June
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