Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-12

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and the joint session was resumed in the room
occupied by the Board Of Common Council,
tine room Of the City Policy
Common ceuncil-(Censervativ
Al O'Clock the Board was called to order by
Mr.. ,Nalley; and the roll being called BY the
Secretary, Mr.. Shepherd, the folio wing were
found present Messrs. Brown, Bartlett, Sardo,
Third Ward; Ball. Jeunemann, Nalley, Fourth
Ward; Ferguson, O'Meara, Zimmerman, Fifth
Ward: Dalton, Russell, Miller, Sixth Ward
Mr.. Ferguson called mp the resolution OF his
colleague tMr O'Meara) in relation 10 the Cor
poranon funds in the First National Bank, and
inquired II any Gentleman had any assurance
that the Bank would refuse to honor M.
Bowen's checks.
Mr.. Nalley replied, that no one had that as.
surance that he had heard ef
Mr.. +. remarked that the resolution should
have been adopted on the previous evening,
and hoped that 1t would now pass.
MI. Sardo thought nothing good could result
from the adoption Of the resolution, as 1t might
have the effect of keepinga number Of poor men
engaged on Corporation work from receiving
their weekly pay. However, il 1t was the wish
Of the majority 70 adopt IL, he would not inter.
pose its passage.
Mr.. Zimmerman was an advocate of the poor
mans claims, and he thought it would not
Corporation; and even If it did, the fault was
on the other side.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Dalton moved the appointment of COM
Board that the Common Council was ready to
60 INTO joint meeting; which was agreed to, and
Mr.. Dalton being appointed, he performed that
duty. In a few moments Alderman Lloyd APP.
peared and announced that the Aldermen were
ready 10 go INTO joint meeting: aid thereupon
the Council took a recess for that purpose.
r. assembled and took a recess to Thursday af-
ternoon next.
Joint Meeting.
At seven O'Clock Mr.. Moore called the joint
orIa N Shax a,tix,
retary.) and stated that they had met under
extraordinary circumstances. having been re-
fused admission 10 their respective chambers
by an unauthorized power and subIecta1 TO the
Inconvenience Of meeting in this incopyeRient
room. They had accepted the situation rather
than violate law, and he would express his
qualification that they had shown thus far that
they were law abiding citizens. and he had but
little doubt but they would continue so TO act.
II was their purpose to act in accordance with
law and for the people of Washington, without
any factious purposes. They would suffer
that inconvenience rather than follow the ex-
ample of the revolutionary faction who had
excluded them from the chambers of the
Boards, which, by law, are in the custody of
the presiding officers OF the Boards. II this
faction continued they would merit the GEN.
sure of the community generally, and he would
advise his friends TO keep cool, &c.
Mr.. FRwIck offered the following resolution
which was adoE,ed amid applause by parties
outside. =.
Whereas, by eae action of Sayles ]. Bowen,
who assumes 10 be Mayor Of this city, and 4.
T.. Richards, Major and 81 perintendent of the
of Aldermen and Board of Common Council,
have been unlawfully excluded from the use
oftheir regular places Of meeting: therefore.
ResoFred " this JOINT meeting, That commit
tee be appointed 10 employ eminent legal coun-
sci, and said counsel are hereby instructed to
prosecute and bring 70 summary justice, said
Sayles J. Bowen, A. G. Richards, and all other
aiders and apettors with them in this unwar-
rantable and disorderly proceeding against the
legally constituted representatives OF the people
OF the city of Was hington.
MIR. Morsell moved TO proceed TO the election
Of Mayor dd interim; carried.
The CHARM omlnations are now in order.
Mr.. Morsell.-I nominate Thos. f. Lloyd.
[Applause by parties outside
Mr.. Fenwick nominated w. w. Moore.
The Chair.-W. w. Moore most respectfully
declines.
The nominations were closed.
The Chair remarked to show that they were
not sighting their standard bearer in the con-
test, he would submit the following letters:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June IL, lebc.-Jotn It.
GireB. Esq.-Dear Sir You Will perceive by
the newspapers that the City Councils wall
this afternoon proceed 10 elect a Mayor I'D in
teriH in conformity with a duty deyolved upon
them by the charter Of the city; and as ques-
ton Of delicacy has arisen in the minds OF some
of your friends as TO the proprlety OF making
further exactions of one who has so faithfully
and nobly upheld the standard Of the Conser-
vatIve party during the late exciting political
many sincere and answering friends TO re-
quest that you will immediately inform me
what will be most agreeable TO you under the
circumstances of our neutrality-suspicious. IN
our municipal affairs at the sacrifice OF per-
sonal COM fort and pecuniary interests. Very
VIM w MOORE
WASHINGTON, II. C., June IL, Is5s.-W ".
favor of this date Is received aud contents
noted. / am OF the opinion that whilst this
whole question is undergoing judicial investi-
cation, il would be indicate, II not highly I'm =
proper, for me, as a party Immediately in =
terested, 10 allow myself TO be placed in a
position that might be deemed preJudicial or
detrimental 10 a full, fair, and impartial solu-
tion of the momentous issues il volved in this
controversy. i therefore hope you will select
for the position named an impartial, reliable,
and intelligent citizen to discharge the functions
Of the office until the termination Of this I'M
pleasant difficulty. / beg TO say that the wise
counsel which has given tone to your action
and Influenced your deliberations in the trying
ordeal through which your Board has recently
passed meets my most hearty approval as
surfing you Of nv readiness TO assume all
proper responsibility under any and all CIR
eumstances and at all hazards. in vindlcation
Of the right, of an outraged people; ,v,x
Messrs. Morsen and Bail were appointed
tellers. and the roll being called those present
cast their ballots.
Mr. Larman remarked, in casting bis vote,
ance with law, but he was willing TO test It.
Applause.
The telIers reported that there were - bal
lots cast, 10 Of which were for Mr.. 7. Z. Lloyd
and blank.
Mr.. Talbert said that by mistake he had voted
a blsnk, and asked leave 10 change 1t; which
was granted.
The teller. then reported 20 ballots cast, all o.
which were for Mr.. LLOYD.
The Chair-"Thomas E. Lloyd having re-
ceiysd a ma jority OF the votes OF the Aldermen
and Couneilmen, hereby declare hun duly
elected Mayor adj interim .Sf the city Of Wash
inston. IApplause outside and cheers-
Mr. Ball moved that committee be ap
pointed TO wait on Mt Lloyd and inform him
| of his election; carried, ana Messrs. Gulich
! and Ball were appointed.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Lloyd, Nor
sell, Ferguson, Dalton, and Fenwick a com
mittee 10 procure legal advice IN the dIfficul
| ties now pending, the four first named being o.
| the old committee.
Messrs. Ball and Quick, the committee APP
! pointed 70 notify Mr.. Lloyd of his election. Al
! eight O'Clock appeared in the room occupied
| by the Joint meeting, escortlng the Mayor a.
| Interim elect, amid applause both In the build
| ing and outside, and Mr.. Quick introduced
| MIN.
| The Chair addressed Mr.. Lloyd as follows
! - have the pleasure Of informing you tina
you have been elected Mayor al interim OF tn
| city Of Washington. Are you ready to take tn
! oath ~
MT. Llsyd.-Yes, sir. This action took bin
| by surprise and he regretted that they bay
I found that such action necessary. he knew
nothing Of the legality or l!,egality c
! the election and he was not present as an aspi
! rant, but IL his friends could make any use
him he was at their service and they could Us
him as they would: Applause