The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-05-26
MAYOR YouNGs MESSAGE.

mond have thought fit in their wisdom to say (through
the ballot'box) to one half Of your numbers "Well
done good and faithful servants, return again to thy
labors in service" but add that trust the
unanimity 81 feeling, harmony, concert Of action and
proper decorum, which have 30 pre-eminently char
acter1ed all your deliberations during the year fhat
is past, will still pervade your councils that party
pickering and strife heretofore, viii be ignored
and the general welfare of our thriving City hold
monopoly over every other consideration; and the
result, in the past will be apparent and gratifying
From the Treasurers report, the bonded debt OF
the city At this time il es2 400 90, with balance of
cash in the treasury of $22,554 SO, which amount
will very soon be absorbed in the payment of bonds
falling DUE thereby reducing the bonded debt of the
city to s5sss4 H. about 600 less than 1t was
year ago, and leaving balance of about $4,000 OF
delinquent tax, city works and rents unpaid as as
sets. OF this amount, however, Il will doubtless be
mpractcabe to collect together with other incomes,
suficiency meet current expenses until the rev.
enue Of 1868 be made available; hence, the ne
cessity Of holding of our bonds falling due
this season: From this showing, you readily per-
ceive that the financial condition of the city is GER
tanly very satisfactory. In this connection, re-
specially call your attention to the necessity pro-
vdng by ordinance for the time of sale of real estate
for delinquent taxes: The charter makes provision
for the sale of real estate for the payment of deln
quent axes, but fails to designate the time at which
such sales shall be made.
It. affords pleasure to say to you, that al
though important acquisitions to city which
were fondly hoped for during the year are still de-
ferred, the city of Richmond is still olive town,
and her citizens to-day manifest that indomitable
spirit of industry and enterprise that has long
character lied our people, and broad acres which
few years ago covered with dense forest, are
being dotted over with comfortable if not stately
dwellings,, presenting appearance OF neatness and
thrift not surpassed in Eastern Indiana Our man
ufacturing interests being pushed forward with
zeal highly commendable, and compare most favora-
bly, with any other inland town west of the noun
tains. 9ss-f ? z1ft-@5
Our com mercial interests are well represented, and
are by no means Insignificant. Whilst our mechani-
cal department unryaled, either Ess West.
Our public schools said to be of a model charac-
terbest known however to those having them in inn
mediate charge-deficent only in want of school
room subject which will engross your attention
during the coming year, and to which beg leave to
call your special attention. Our present school ac-
Communications are deplorably deficient, and educa-
ton is the great sheet anchor for the safety of our
republican institutions and religious Liberties, and
the bulwark which surrounds nations glory,
perpetuating to children prosperity and happi-
ness, it certainly behooves fathers to educate
and educate W ELL not only the head, but the heart
And in the education of children Alright, good
ON Portable school indispcnsably necessa-
~, and should be an important consideration with
every parent. You will see from the report of the
Urea of the Boar Of School Trustees that the
amount of available building fund in the treasury
insufficient build the necessary sch DOL room to
to- ba IL
for which it is the imperative duty of the Board OF
Trustees to provide. 1t is hoped therefore, that you
" i'll give the matter due consideration, and afford the
School Trustees that material aid for the erection
school rooms. which you in your better judgment may
deem pedent and wise not losing sight, how ever
of the capacity paton and architectural beauty
the house houses be built and the probable cost
of the same.
Early last year, as you are all aware. this Council
vas called upon to make an appropriation to aid in
the completion of the Richmond ana Fort WAYNE
Railroad from Richmond to Ridgevil.e. That PROPOSE
ton was fully discussed and acted upon, but still lin
gers upon the confines of the old year and constitutes
part of the unfinished business not in the hands oil
any of your standing committees, however, but in the
hands of the Directors of the Railroad Co. In your
Proposition to take $10O capital stock in the road
you took the wise precaution to throw around that
proposition certain restrictions in order to
proper application of the proceeds of your city bonds
which might be issued in payments OF the stock, and
secure . completion of the road to a certain point
To these restrictions however, the Directors of the
com any seem to have taken exceptions, not made
manifest, however, by any official action taken by the
board and transmitted to your honorable body, bu
so plainly indicated at the annual election for boart
of directors short time ago to render further in
ofiv tn fho fofo IF hofo
he board unnecessary. At that election, under the
control of the old board of Directors, you are al
aw are the 100000 conditional stock of the city
edmond was ignored The preferences of the CITY
Counc in the election of the board were alst
ignored, and the apportionment of Direetors plainly
indicated that the city of Richmond with her $780,
bona de and conditional stock not appreciated
That the completion of the read, however is an oh
ject we'll worthy your attention and consideration
will doubt, and trust you will give the projec
due consideration, and in conjunction with the new
board of Directors lend such aid in the completion
the road in your judgment would be wise and cal
culated reflect upon the city of Richmond that
terprising spirit and important bearing which she St
deservedly merits. -es.-,r.
A very considerable amount of well distributed
street work has been done during the past year unde
the supervision of worthy and energetic Stree
Commissioner. The completion of part of the Sewe
in the southeastern part of the city added much T.
the onveniepce and comfort of citizens in tina
locality and the good results from which has already
been done that work sufficient guarantee 70
the further prosecution of the work. and completion
Of the same at early day may be PRACTICABLE
and consistent with other public improvements an.
the condition of the city treasury. And in this con
necton cannot too fully impress upon your mind
the Importance of Main street sewerage. Experienc
has taught every property owner along the line o
Main street, from Ninth to Marion street that the
structon of an adequate sewer along said line woul
than compensate fer the cost incurred in point
wet cellars and disposition of clear Stops. As tn
project, however, is already before you in the Shaped
petition, most numerously signed, leave the sub
ecs with you, fully assured that you will give it ths
attention its importance demands.