Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-15


being present, Mr.. Worthington said that when
his name was announced at the previous meet
ing as member of the Finance Committee, ne
felt inclined to acknowledge his appreciation Of
the compliment Of being placed In such an i'm
rortant position, and then decline the honor.
But rather than give occasion Tor the belief
that he wished to shirk duty or work, ne de-
termined to ascertain the duties OF the COM
mittee, and see if it would be possible TOR HIM
to perform them. He had found upon in
vestigation that to perform the duties OF that
committee more time and attention would be
required than he could give; his individual
business with that Of several committees ne had
been placed on, would leave him but little time
for that recreation which is essential in preserv-
inr health and mental faculties, therefore, he
most respectfully resigned the position.
A resolution was received from the Common
Council authorizing the Committee on Public
Property to take charge Of the contemplated
Improvement Of the mar et square.
MIR. French opposed the passage OF the reso
luton stating that it was the most extraordi-
nary thing he had ever heard Of for . commit
tee to thus force themselves into the control of
an improvement that would require superior
architectural talent and financial ability, par
ticularly after Il resolution had been adopted by
this board covering the whole subject,
Mr.. WorthingtOn said that if he were to
permit the remarks Of the member from the
ID Ward (Mr. FRENCH to pass uncorrected it
would place him in Il false position as the gen
tenan lad stated that the resolution before the
Board had originated and been presented to the
Council by the Committee on Public Property.
He being Il member Of that committee would
state that they had been called together the
previous evening, and Il chairman selected, but
no other business was transacted, but he Will
say that this identical resolution was handed to
the chairman, who read it to the committee, land
then handed it back to its author. saying it was
better that no action should be taken On it until
it was ascertancd what disposition would be
made Of the resolution from the Board Of Alder
men. which was then pending i'll the other
Board. Ifthc resolution had been formally
before the committee, he (Mr. W. would
have then spoken his mind freely, and shown
the improperly and indcllcacy Of 4 committee
undertaking to have themselves placed IN
charge Of IN important work that would require
varied qualifications and the strctest integrity:
He said that if the resolution passed this board
his sense Of propricty and self respect would
compel him to resign his position on that COM
mittee, and As the other three members OF the
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