Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
THE NEW CITY GOVERNMENT.
Organization Of the Board of Alder.
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Organization Of the Board of Alder.
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The members Of the Board of Aldermen met
at noon to-day, all being present.
The clerk called the Board to order, where
upon DR.. French nominated, for President, S.
Fl. Janney, esq.,, and hoped he would be elect.
ed, his experience and qualifications we'll fitting
him for the position.
DR.. johnson considered that precedent and
courtesy required the election Of one Of the
members holding over. For himself, he would
not accept the position, as it would deprive
sess in the body. Another object he had was
to break up this outside influence, which two
or more weeks ago had announced president
for the Board without consultation with the
old members, and by parties not interested in
the Board. lie repeated that courtesy requir-
ed the election of an old member, and that the
outside influence must be broken up
Mr.. Seaton, merely that there should be op'
Judge Underwood declined, and seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Janney, who, known tor
his fidelity and industry, would make most
excellent presiding officer.
Dr. johnson nominated Mai Loving.
Maj. Loving felt it his duty to vote for Mr..
Janney, and while he would as willingly have
one else he must decline in his favor.
Mr.. Seaton nominated Col. French.
Col. French declined on the ground that he
did not desire the position, and would not &C.
cept it. He had other personal reasons not
necessary to state.
All those nominated having declined, except
Mr.. Janney, ballot was ordered, Messrs. b.
NJ French andJ. B. johnson tellers resulting
declared S. H. JANNEY duly elected
The President elect having taken the usual
oath of office, administered by Justice May,
and upon assuming the duties of his position,
said:
ALDERMEN For the honor you have con-
ferred upon me, [ return my sincere thanks.
To preside over this board, composed of gentle
men of SO much moral worth and intelligence, is
distinction which any man may justly esteem
a high compliment. Without experience which
is necessary to discharge the duties incident 10
the station to which you have called me,
must crave your indulgence for any errors
may make, at least until shall have had time
to become familiar with the rules which govern
us, and the routine Of business. The rules shall
be applied with impartiaity, and with an earn
est desire to merit your appreciation.
The newly elected members, Messrs. d. NJ.
French, j. G. Underwood and w. s. Moore
then advanced to the Presidents stand and
took the requisite oath, administered by the
President.
The next business in order being the cleo
ton of clerk,
MIR. Moore nominated the present iucum-
bent, j. j. Jameson.
Mr.. Sea,on nominated NJ. B. Harlow, and a
ballot being taken resulted in the choice Of
j. j. JAMESON, by a vote of 5 for Jameson
and for Harlow.
The clerk read a communication from Jacob
Foltz, asking to be chosen messenger Of the
Board
COL French nominated Lemue j. Robey.
A ballot was taken and LEMUEL J. RoBEY
elected, the vote resulting Robey 6, Foltz l.
The President stated that in announcing the
names of the members of this Board who will
form part Of the Finance Committee, he should
follow the rules as laid down, and as the Pres
ident of the Common Council had placed upon
that committee two members-one from the
lst and one from the I'd Ward-his duty was
plain to take one from the Sd ard one from
the 4th Ward, ana therefore ne WOulu appoint
DR.. D. NJ. French and Judge j. G. Underwood
as members of the Finance Committee on the
part of the Board Of Aldermen.
DR.. johnson stated that he would suggest
the alteration of the rules of order in several
particulars at the proper time; one that the
messengers of the. boards should carry back aud
forth the papers, instead having them sent
by the members as at present; abrogatlng GER
tain powers delegated to committees, &c.
There being 20 other business on motion OF
DR.. johnson, the Board adjourned till the rcgu-
lar meeting night.