Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-16

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The attendance was unuSuslly large in both
Boards, the spectators. many OF whom Wore
applicants for the positions to be filled, crowd
lny the chambers, and the windows aud dcorS
opening upoE the market house porch. Fol
uthclal proceedings see another column. La
the Culnuun Council the Police bill was passed
over the Mayor veto without any debate, and
the members Of the Board Of Aldermen imme
,liately invited to meet in joint convention.
IN TIE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, the bill OF
Gro |. Simpson OF SAT for services a. Regis
lrar OF Election having been presented, MIR.
Simpson said that there was no need OF r,ter-
ing that bill ~ the Committee on Claims rs u
AXE bill hy Mr. Bell had been passed at the
last uretlur.
Mr.. Harmon thought that all the bills relat
log to the last election should be presented at
once aud acted on together. After some int-
her debate the bill was passed.
Mr.. Suttlc gave notice that hereafter let
tits come from what quarter they might, he
would endeavor to have Them referred to the
Committee on Claims to be thoroughly stted.
liz thought this the proper course.
\ message from The Mayor vetoIng tho Police
iil having been Rad,
MIR. French sal that the committee who
prepared the bill had no idea of infringing up
nn the privileges OF the Mayor; and he did not
think that the bill did 81. lie contended that
the constitutional powers devolved upon the
Mayor related only to the city officers named
10 tue constitution Besides, he asked, why
should it be considered an invasion OF the
Mayors duties that u committee Is appointed
u assist him lie road the Sth SOC: lon Of the
city charter which gives the Council power
over the morals and police OF the city, and
urged that this section gave the Council al! the
power exercised in passing this BILL As to the
second objection, the bill on y contcmplates the
Use Of rooms in the public property on the
market square, and conscq uently there would
he no extra expense as is supposed 10y the
Mayor.
sir. Suite did MOI think the operation OF
the law would in any manner interfere with
the legitimate functions OF the Mayor. Council
had power to expel one of its own members,
and tor a yet stronger reason Council could
suspend an officer Of the City Council, could
mpeach the Mayor and remove him. They
had power over the Mayor, but tac Mayor had
no power over the Council.
The Lii was passed over the Mayors veto
unanimously.
The Board went into Joint meeting with the
Council.
The JOINT MEETING. The two boards hav
ing met in convention, the chair announced
that the first business in order was the election
Of Health officer.
Mr.. Suite said that gentleman who PAID
$500 taxes had suggested to him the abolition
Of this Office. 1t was important to save every
dollar, and be thought it unnecessary to pay q
physician to tell US when thing smells bad.
Mr. Slnnn moved to pass over the election:
Mr. Massey though. the office important and
:poke highly Of Dr. Hammond as candidate
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large number Of poor people.
ground that 10 most cities the Board OF Police
took charge OF the health Of the city. He
thought that they might do so here and thus
save expenses to the city. ..;1r....
The election was however, proceeded with,
Urs. Hammond, Gibson and Powell being in
nomination. The result Of the first ballot was
as follows Hammond II, Gibson J, Powell 7.
10 choics--l3 votes being necessary. I'd bal
lot, Hammond II, Powell 5. So Dr.. Ham
mand was declared duly elected.
for member Of tho Board of Health, vice
Mr.. F.ntwisle, resi- gned, there was no contest.
Mr.. Grimes being unanimously elected.
Mes,rs r. l.. Carne, >. s. Beach, f.. Snow
Den, jr., Jas. s. French and N. Boush were
elected guardians Of the Free School.
MIR. French doubted whether, rs he WAS al
Adermar, he was eligible to serve as guardian
IT the free school.
The President said that tho Attorney Gene
raj had decided that a member OF Council could
hold the office Of Justice OF the Peace. til
supposed that decision would apply to thu
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MIR. Suttle Not worth anything.
Mr. Massey did not think MIR. French coul'
hold both offices, each OF them was munclpa
office. ...s
Mr.. Suite said that the Attorney Genera
bore the same relation to tho State that tn
y Commonwealth Attorney bore to the county
Ills opinion bound nobody, it was good law /
. it was we'll said, bad law if i'll said
& Mr.. French had rather accept the position
s than have any Squabble about it.
The election OF the new police iorce being
& next 10 order, MIR. French read the nomination
made Ivy the police board .... $685.
d MIR. Parker was very sorry to see that II
the recommendation nearly one half OF the Vot
Z ing population had been overlooked in the nom
nations tLe therefore would nominate col
nred man, an excellent gentleman, Rober
{ Darnell, competent and we'll fitted for the post
The President--Does the gentleman noml
nate him for Captain. Co.,. ....t i
Mr.. Parker-No sir. .a ...,..s
The lfcSilent-N nominations for that Office
/ only are now in order
MIR. French explained that this subject hat
cost the committee much thought. They hat
spent more than an hour over it, and they hat
come to the conclusion that it would be unwis,
To appoint c0!ored policemen. 1t would d.
them no good. lie thought that the gentle
man would see this if no considered. AS t.
DarncII, he was al excellent and efficient man
had been ia his employ as switch tende
years ago, and proved himself to be rcliabl
man.
\ paper endorsing A. NJ. Tubman signe
ly Gen. Corse, Col. Marye. Cot. Her
bert and Capt Steuart, was presented.
Mr. Massey favored j. l.. Smith as Captai
Of the Police. lie thought to take MIR. Smlt
from the c,ptaincy of the watch and make hi
Lieutenant was to degrade him.
Mr.. Agnew explained that one OF MI. Smith
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