Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
THE ApDRrss.

THE ADDRESS. -flI IS. :,
Gentlemen of The Board of Alder.
men: I believe it has not been GUS
tomary for the Mayor elect to present
his views to the Board, on assuming
the duties of his Office, and in making
this departure, / hope you will pardon
me. as it is custom In other cities of
no greater importance than ours. Be-
fore entering into details, permit me
to express to my friends, my most sin
cere thanks, for this high compliment
bestowed upon me by electing me to
so high and honorable position. l
assure you / consider it an honor to
be elected to a position of so much
importance over so popular competir
tor, one who has come off victorious
in all former contests. Any man might
we'll feel proud of such victory. /
am glad, gentlemen, to see so many
elected to represent the various wards,
who have had experince in municipal
affairs. Upon the faithful discharge
of the duties intrusted to you, will de-
pend the prosperity of the city. The
making and enforcing of wise laws are
indispensable to the interests Of every
citizen. You should guard and pro-
tect all the interests intrusted to your
care. Representing the various wards
of the city, you should know their
wants and propose and adopt such
measures as will promote their inter-
ests. While many of the cities and
towns of our State, during the past
year, have been scourged by those
dreadful epidemics, cholera and yell
low fever, and sorrow and restitution
brought to hundreds of their citizens,
our city, through the tender mercy of
the Ali Powerful Ruler, has enjoyed
unprecedented health. The great
monetary crisis which came last fall
upon the whole country, affecting the
interests of all, has passed without-a
single suspension or failure in any de-
partment of business, as an evidence
of the prosperity of our city. Out of
the assessment of $40, SS5, 20, for the
year 1873, the City Marshal has col
lected Sl6,556 go, showing smaller
amount of uncollected taxes than any
previous year, for a full detail of
which, refer your TO. the City Mar
shal's report.
It becomes my duty, gentlemen, to
inform you that while there has been
a larger amount of money collected
during the last year than usual, there
vet remains large number of coupons
which should have been paid
in 1873, amounting to S4,N3 81. l
would recommend that you make pro-
vision for. their redemption as soon as
possible, and in future provide for the
payment of interest promptly when
due. l would urge upon you the i'm
portance of economy, and that no
money be spent on temporary improve
ments; but when appropriations are
made, let them be for permanent and
necessary improvements. L think 1t
important to put all the main thor
oughfares of the city in good condi
ion before you make or improve any |
new streets. l would further recon-
mend that you have pavements or side
walks made on all the principal streets, |
aud that all existing pavements not In |
rood condition, be renewed or repaired.
Gentlemen, the making power
S entrusted to you. 1t will be your
iuty to prepare and adopt such meas
Tres as you believe to be best for the
general welfare of the city. l am but |
In executive officer, whose duty it is
20 see that the laws are executed.
In conclusion, / ask your aid in the |
of the laws, and l will
,ndeavor to carry out all measures
calculated to advance the prosperity |
md to promote the interests of the |
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