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These statements, carefully compiled by the
officers in charge of the different branches OF the
board, 1 believe to be entirely correct. They
are not made for political effect, but are sub
mitted that our fellow-cltizens may judge for
themselves as to the manner in which we are
performing the duties devOlved upon us by law.
THE FUTURE.
Fully impressed with the magnitude of our
undertaking and the necessity for promptly car
rying out the system of Improvements under our
charge, our sole aim will be go to administer our
trust as to secure the appreciation of our fellow
citizens, the substantial cooperation of che
general government, and the good wishes of the
entire country, whose seat OF government We
are labOring to make worthy this great republic
We ask you, fellow-citizens, among whom We
have lived many years, and with whom we have
formed ties OF friendship which we hope to
strengthen rather than to diminish, to judge US
as you yourselves would be judged. (Applause.l
We ask nothing more. We are but human, and
liable to err; but we ask you to remember that
what we have done has been at the sacrifice of
our comfort and business, and attended with no
ordinary responsibility, labor and care. We
have endeavored to avoid wr0ngng any one; we
have st1iven to deal Justly with all, and to ex
due regard to the interests and feelings OF the
community in which we live. Conscious OF the
rectitude of our intentions We have patiently
stood the abuse which has been heaped upon US,
willing to wait until the sober second thought
shall convince those who have SO violently as
sailed us that they have done us wrong. That
Time Will surely come, anu tnea We viii nnQ our
reward In your appreciation, and in witnessing
the pride which every American will feel in the
nations capital. [Applause.l
In our efforts to improve and adorn the city
we have had tho hearty, cordial, and effective
cooperation Of the engineer-in-c charge OF pub
nc buildings and grounds, Gen. o. e. Babcock,
whose elegant taste, polite demeanor, and great
executive ability 30 admirably ft him for the
responsible position he Ellis. Long may be be
spared to aid In identifying the capital OF hii
country, which he latored 90 aesidu0usly %
save in the tented held In the dark days or the
rebellion. (Applause.l
Before concluding, feel that ! must dis.
charge Q simple and very agreeable duty-to
thank our able and indsfatigable delegate in
Congress for the valuable aid he has rendered
In all efforts made In the interest of the people
OF this District. In season and out OF season be
has faithfully labored In behalf OF his constitu-
eDcy, and feel assured that, grateful to him
for services 20 cheerfully and scceptably rem
dered, our citizens will award him Q second
term In the House Of Representatives. They
can have no better standard-bearer-they car
select no one who will prove more devoted to
duty, more jealous In upholding and pressing
our just claims, and In indicating tho patriotic
and progressive spirit of this community.
And now, fellow citixens, you are doubtless
anxious to know what will be accomplished by