Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-08
THE REGISTER REFUSES TO GIVE
THEM UP.
MIR. BOWEN SWORN IN As MAYOR.
HE Is REFUSED DADMIrTANCE TO THE
MAYORS OFFICE.
THE DOOR Is FORCED ANDHE TAKES
HIS SEAT.

This being the day for the swearing in of the
newly-eiected members Of the City Councils
and Mayor elect. the CITY Hall was the point
OF attraction. Mayor Wallach teok the pre-
caution to Issue orders to allow no persons in
the west wing OF the City Hall, occupied by
the corporation officers except those having
business there, and Major Richards had an
ample police force on duty about the building
under Lieut. Eekloff, to preserve order and
prevent those not having business from crowd
ing mp the entrances and passages No one
was allowed 10 enter except the members of
the Councils, officers of the CORPORATION. and
Others entitled TO admission
rope was stretched along in front of the
hall- INSIDE OF which none We're allowed 10
enter but those who Were decided to have a
right TO do so. AEumber of persons assembled
about the hall previous to the hour designated
LOT me opening. 90 a. m, and both the Con-
serNalNe and Republican members elect OF the
boards We're early on the ground. In the
Registers office, Justice John y Cox between
and 10 O'Clock, administered the following
oath TO number of the Republican members,
and also TO those who Were on the Repu pubIican
tick in the Fifth Ward most of Them ANAL. .
lying by 9h o'clock:
DsstTict IF Columbia, Wdsiincton COUNTY, So
Il DO soiemnly swear (or afhrm) that will sup.
port, protect, and defend the CONSTITUTION and
Government Of the United States against all
enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that
VIII bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty
10 the same. any ordinance, resolution. or law
of any State Convention or Legs lature 10 the
contrary Notwithstanding; and, further, that
do thls with a full determination, pledge and
purpose, without any mental reservation or
evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I Will
Well and faithfully perform all the duties of
The Office upon which am about TO enter To
the best OF my knowledge and ability.
DO further swear that have never y.lun-
tanly borne arms against the nited States
voluntarily given no aid, counsel, or encourage
ment 10 persons engaged in armed hostility
thereto: that i have neither sought nor accept
I'd kor attem pied 10 exercise the functions of
any ONCE " hateyer under any autority or pre-
tenoed authority in hostility 10 the United
States and, that have not yielded q yoIunra-
~ support To any pretended government, au-
thorty- power, or constitution within the
United States, hostile or inimicai thereto So
help me God
BOARD OF ALDERNEN.-1n compliance ith
the acts of Congress, Incorporating the inhab-
itants OF the city of Washington. the members
of the Board OF Aldermen OF the sixty-sixth
council assembled in their chamber. in the City
HAL, AT half past ten O'Clock this morning, the
following members being present
FIRST Ward-John +. Cook. (colored.)
Second Ward-John s CTocker, L. Rich
Third ward-Benj. F. MorseIl, Robert W.
Fenwick. -
Fourth ward-wnIism W. Moore, Asbury
Lloyd.
Fifth ward-George F. Guliek, John GrIn-
der.
Sixth ward-wm. TaIbert, Donald McCa,h.
ran.
Seventh Ward-Henry NJ. knight, s. s. Ba-
ker.
Mr.. Larman. of the First Ward, who holds
over, was me only member absent. He is con-
lined 10 his bed by sickness
Of The above members present. Messrs. Rich
ards, Lloyd Grinder. and Talbert hold over.
Inc Others Were returned by Mayor Wallaeh
Among the hrst Aldermen TO enter the cham-
Der Were Messrs. CrOcSer, Knight, Baker, Gu
hex Cook, and Morsell. Mr.. A. p. Clarke,
the Republican candidate for Alderman i'm the
Fifth Ward was in the Chamber for some time
previous 10 the opening Of the session and il
was said ne was present for the purpose of
son, (eolored,) messenger 10 the last Board Of
common council was also present
MI Richards.-l move we now proceed to
organize the Board of Aldermen.
MI Crocker.-I move that Mr.. Il. Richard ds
take the chair.
Capt Moore and Mr.. A. Lloyd object. i
object.
Capt Moore-It is customary for the Secre-
tary 10 cali the Board 20 order.
Mr.. A. Lloyd move that the Secretary
proceed to call the roll OF members.
Mr.. Lloyd then put the question, the Con-.
seryatives voting for the same, amid objection
on the Republican side.
Mr.. Lloyd declared the motion adopted
MI CroC ker put the question on Mr.. Rich
ara nomination as temporary chairman, and
the hsPaolicans voted for the same.
MT Ricnards, stepping in front Of the Presi-
man, and call this Board 70 order
Capt. Moore--Iou shall not act sir AGAINST
the wishes OF majority of the embers hare
Capt. Moore--Call the roll Mr. S.cretarv
Mr. Riehards--l protest, protest, protest,
protest, / protest
Mr.. Noyes, the Secretary, proceeded 10 eau
the roll, the first name being that of john r
Cook.
Mr. Crocker-..I protest; protest"
Mr.. Noyes, amid much confusion on the Re-
publican side, called the roll.
Mr.. Riehards-sI have certified COPY here
of the Aldermen elected He then read as
follows from: From the First Ward. John E.
Cook: Second Ward, John 5. Crocker; Third
Ward, Benz. Z. Morsell, Robelt w. Fenwick
Fourth Ward. VIM. w. Moore; Fifth Ward.
A r. Clarke; Sixth Ward. Donald McCathran,
seventh Ward, Henry N Knight and S. S. Ba-
ker.
desire you 20 understand that If you gentlemen
persist in tins disorderly manner, you will be
LEFT without a quorum.
Captain Mosre.-Iou can 20 as soon as you
please. Ii Is not our fault that you 90.
Mr. Richards.-I am Chairman pro ten.
Mr. Noore.-You are not. A majority here
have voted against you. 20 q
Mr.. Moore requested the Secretary 20 call up
the new members that they might be sworn in.
Mr.. Noyes called Messrs. Cook, Crocker,-
Baker, Fenwick, Gulick, Knight, Moore,
man A Lloyd 10 swear the new members. =
Mr. Richards.-I protest, protest, l protest!
i protest! protest! protest Will those who
oisapproye Of this leave the room. Messrs.
Richards, Croc ker, Cook. knight, Baker, and
I;rinder and A. p. Clarke, contestant, left the
room, lesving Messrs Fenwick- Quick, Lloyd
Moore, MorseU, NeCathran and Taleert, with