The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-02

and labor, everywhere at all times, and by every
proper means to advance the interests AID promote
city
10 the Councils of Philadelphia, by the act OF
Consolidation and the supplements thereto, have
been delegated and entrusted many varied and i'm
poItant duties trusts, and powers.
Our population at the present time numbers nearly
zoo, permanent residents and for this vast num-
berwe are called upon to enact such laws and Or
dir anees the wisdom and justice whereof may best
protect and secure life and property and subserve
The true interests Of every citizen and taxpayer.
An are interested property owner and creditor
alike, in an honest administration of the hnances
that every appropriation OF the peoples money
shoulo he faithfully expended for their entire bene
fit, and with due regard to that true economy
which consists not in withholding the means neces-
Bary TO accomplish needful and important objects,
and frugal expenditure OF the moneys so appro-
PIRATE d.
or already In course of construction, permit me
briefly 10 invite your earnest and careful attention.
OF these FairmOunt Park and the new public build
nio'pal government by the Legisature) the House
of Correction, an abundant supply OF water, The
Jruper lighting and efficient cleansing OF our
stree is, the improved paving of our great central
avenue, Broad street, the prompt collection of
manner OF extinguishing flres earnestly COM
meD6ed to our serious and careful consideration.
An honest and determined effort to accomplish pro-
gress and reform in these almportant public
cesstes will inspire confidence in municipal
government and secure the approval OF the popular
VIII, which always. sooner or later, enforce obe-
Our highways will require constant care and at
tention, not only In necessary repairs to those
already paved, but as well In the opening and ex-
tension OF streets in the more recently builtup and
rapidly improving portions s Of ] the city ,uo ,,o
straed the absolute necessity for the Introduction
and speedy adoption Of system OF improved pave
ment in lieu OF the "cobble-stones" at present in
use. A result so desirable is demanded by the
highest public considerations, and, am confidently
persuaded, would meet with the cordial and hearty
approval Of the entire community.
In conclusion, gentlemen, let us bring to the dis
charge of our duties an enlarged and enlightened
comprehension of the true wants of the people we.
represent, and stern determination that the work
9s viii hest nromote the Welfare - Greatness. and
prosperity OF this the city of our affections and the
home of our business
AS your presiding officer, promise a strict impair
tiaty and preservation of that order and decorum
which should always attend wise counsel and care
ful legislation. Gentlemen, thank you sincerely,
earnestly, and cordially for the distinguished hor or
you have conferred upon me- and, invoking the
guidance and assistance of the Divine Father upon
oil our Efforts enter upon the performance of the
duties which your Kindness and partiality have as
signed me.
held for clerks and messengers, and the follow
ing pamed gentlemen were elected
Chief Cltrk-John Eckstein
Assistant Clerk-Abraham Stewart.
Messengers-G -Gav;t Nelson and George w.
Johnson.
On motion of Mr. Gill, the gentlemen named
were elected by acclamation after which they
were duly qualified.
lDG SDdlT tD6H IubIOuuCOu IUC heV. DT.
Beadle, who read passages from the 1st Epstle
of Timothy, and offered up a feryent PRAYER,
invoking the blessings of God upon the Presi-
dent of the United States, Congress, Chief Ma
trate of the State, the municipal heads of our
city, and Councils, that they may be enabled to
discharge their duties to the best interests of
the people.
Meesrs. Hanna and King, of Select Council, at
this time appeared in the chamber and notified
Common Council that Select was duly organized
and ready for business.
The Clerk of Select Council also appeared
and informed Common Council that commit
tee had been appointed on the part of Select
| Council to wait upon the Mayor and ascertain
if he had anything to communicate.
Mr.. Hall offered the following:-
ReSOIUed, That the rules and regulations of
the late Common Council be adopted by this
Mr.. Nickels moved to proceed to the drawing
of seats. Agreed to.
Messrs. Martin and Dram were, on motion,
allowed the privilege of selecting their seats.
The drawing then took place, and as the
names were called the members advanced and
took their seats.
On motion, the Chair appointed on the part of
! Common Council Messrs. Hall, Greer and Stock
! dale to wait upon the Mayor.
Mr.. Morton moved that q committee of two
! be appointed to notify Select Council that Com
mon Council was duly organized and ready for
| business. Agreed to.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Martin and
! McAleer ON this committee.
A resolution of thanks toIthe Rev. Dr. Beadle
for services in opening Councils was offered and
! adopted.
Mr.. Allison made motion to continue the
! joint special committees of the Chamber.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Wagner offered an ordinance requiring
the Board of Revision to levy n special tax OF
six cents on the hundred dollars for the erection
of the new public buildings.
Mr.. Martin moved to refer to the Committee
| on Finance. Lost
! The bill then passed.
The ordinance from Select Council regulating
the time of meeting Of the different standing
! committees was called up and slightly amended
| after which it passed.
The resolution from the other Chamber rela-
! tive to unfinished business was concurred in.
The resolution from Select Council relative
to the meeting of the Fire Commissioners to-
morrow was concurred in.
a resolution continuing the Joint Special
! Committee on the Centennial Celebration of the
Anniversary OF American independence was
| passed.
Mr. Bardsley offered a resolution requesting
the Mayor TO cause diligent search to be made
for Henry Einecher, whose mind is affected, and
who has been missing since the 27th instant
| Agreed to.
Mr.. Hall, from the committee to wait upoI
the Mayor, reported that his Honor had nothing
to communicate at present, but extended tho
compliments of the season 10 the members o
Councils.
Mr.. Wagner offered a resolution directing the
Clerk of Council to refrain from presenting re
solutions or ordinances concerning the appoint
ment of committees to the Mayor for approval.
Mr.. Wagner thought the present mode of do
ing business was irregular and contrary to law.
On motion, the resolution was referred to th
Committee on Law, when appointed
| Mr.. Wagner offered a resolution providin!
for Joint convention of Councils on Thursda.
next, TO elect transcribing clerk. Referred
TO Committee On Law.