The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-07-20


extended comment on tho annual message
of Mayor Bowen, which Ia published In an
other part OF to-day's paper but we Invite
for Ii an earnest and careful perusal, az II
contains matter OF the highest interest to
every citizen. II Ia one Of the most cx-
haustive municipal papers ever transmitted
to our City Councils, for 1t covers the entire
ground OF every corporation interest. Its
various recommendations will be subjects
for future consideration, but at this time we
can only make general review.
The Mayor commences by referring TO the
season of uninterrupted and unoxamplcd
prosperity which has had the natural effect
to increase our wealth and population. Dur
ing the past year 10I squares have been
graded and graveled, and 100 squares
graded only. or sidewalks and cutters, 1T
square, were curbed, graded and paved.
The city Is reported In a moro cleanly con-
dltion than Il has been for years, q fact that
must be apparent to all. The finances are
exhibited In favorable condition, and al
though the expenditures seem to be largo, 1t
must DO borne In mind that sa56, 3l7.s9 of
the amount expended was used to pay of
old Indebtedness contracted by former ad-
ministrutions. After carefully prepared
statement of tho estimated receipts and OK
pcnditurcs for the current year Mr.. Bowen
says the sum of 100000 will be left to the
credit Of the corporation on the 30th Of June,
1870. Tho Mayor then makes some very
proper recommendations In relation to i'm
proycments of every kind, the propriety of
making which will DO appreciated by all
our citizens.
Much space is devoted to the Public
Schools, and many salutary recommended
tions arc mado with q view Of Increasing
their usefulness and efficiency. With re-
gard to the colorcd schools, he recommends
that they and the white schools be placed
under tho control OF ono board of trustees.
His recommendations and suggestions on
the school question generally deserve and
should receive the most thoughtful and care
full consideration OF the Councils, for, after
all, the education OF our youth, Of both sexes
and Of all classes, conditions and races, Is
one Of the most important matters that can
engage tho attention of our lawmakers,
"nco' n'o"a. ~ nun "," ,-
the asylum and fire department.; notes the
necessity for a house of Industry; recon-
mcnds the erection Of new jail, and an
effort to secure the establishment Of police
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details OF Corporation affairs, and Is CONVEX.
sapt pnon all r,unicjn,, snbioc,s That h,
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has the real good OF the city at heart, and
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