The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-02
Board OF Aldermen.

Board OF Aldermen.
The Wcmbcrs Of the Board Of Aldermen
met Yesterday in the Council chamber. Mr.
F.. G.. Howard, clerk Of the retiring Council.
acted a clerk OF thc Board, and Mr.. Il. L,
August, messenger Of the retiring Council,
acted ~ >rrgcan'.at.armS.
1t l2:l0 y. NJ. the body was called to
order by Mr.. +. c. Howard.
TEMPORARY oRGANIzATIoS.
On motion Of Mr.. ". II. Scott, of JetEer.
son Wand, Ir. Thomas W. McCancc, OF
Madison Ward. was called to the chair.
Upon taking the chair, Mr.. McCancc said
that the body had been called together for
the purpose Of pcIiccting its organization as
far aS possible, and that the Chair was ready
tor business.
Upou the call of the roll the following
members responded to their names: MeSsrs.
Carriugtop, Forester, Kellam, IipscomD,
McCancc, Manly, Meredith, Ordway, Scott,
Smith, Spm@cnburg. Sloan, Tanner, Todd.
Wagner. Williams, and Limmer. Absent :
Mr. Nandcvall.
PRESIDENT ELECTED.
On motion of Mr.. Scott. Of Jefferson
Ward, the Board proceeded to the election
OF Il president.
Mr.. Todd. of Clay Ward, nominated Judge
John \. Meredith.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
Wagner. who paid high compliment to him.
MIR. Carrington. of Monroe Ward. nomi-
mated Mr.. Wlllium +. Tanner, of Monroe
Ward, for the office of president of the
Board. aud paid him a high compliment as 4
presiding officer.
MIR. Tanner requested Mr.. Darlington to
withdraw his name rs candidate, which he
did.
The roll was then called, and Mr.. Mere.
dth was declared unanimously elected.
ON taking the chair MIR. Meredith said: !
am highly gl-,tilied by the honor you have
inst conferred on me. and | accept it as a
mark of YOUR confidence and respect, aud
for it have no return to make except the
expression Of my sincere thanks and pro-
found acknowledgements.
| wish felt assured of my qualifications.
but fear | am not prepared 10 perform this
high trust with advantage 10 the delibera-
tion> Of the Board. have never before held
station like This, and am not very lami liar
with the rules ol Parliamentary law. But
promise. however. 10 exert my best fncu'-
ties TO discharge lis duties to the satisfaction
Of the Board and OF the good people Of this
city whom in part represent.
The Board Of Aldermen is new fea-
turc in the organization of our municipal
government. 1t adds another branch TO the
legislative department Of the city; and Whc.
thcr il WAS designed 10 iuterpoSea wholesome
check upon the ha>ty legislation which some
times occurs in single body, or was intend
ed to add more wisdom and experience in
maturing the best measures OF legislation
for the city, is not now aquestion OF much
Importance. II is enough for us to know
that it should be our highest aim as members
Of Tue BoIrd so 10 guide its deliberations as
TO make it efficient in promoting the welfare
aud advancing the prosperity of the city;
aud think may, on your behalf, assure our
brethren OF the other branch that all mea.
sure> devised tor such objects will receive
our earnest and hearty cooperation.
On the subject of order, gentlemen, and
the rules regulating our proceedings, our re-.
cent conferences give ample assurance that
no danger need be apprehended on that
score: and feel confident that in my efforts
to preserve order aud maintain decorum in
the Board | shall receive your cordial sup
port: without it, rules and regulations,
however stringent, would prove wholly un.
arailing. Aud ! trust, gentlemen, that the
general course of our proceedings will be
by the moderation aud for
bearauce which becomes the dignity Of the
Board, and the Important matters we shall
be called upon TO determine.
Iu conclusion, gentlemen. permit me to
thank YOU again for this evidence OF your
kindness and good will.
OTHER OFFICERS.
NJ I,,lt
Ward, the temporary clerk and sefgeant-at-
arms were requested to continue to dis
charge the duties of their respective offices
until permanent joint organization is et-
Iected.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, Of Jefferson
Ward, the rules adopted by the Joint con-
ference OF the ,nemberS-elect of the t%o bo-
dies recently held, We're ratified by the Board
II Aldermen.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Nj. Scott, OF Jefferson Ward, presented
he following:
:. Resolred bs the Council Of the City Of
That the Staudiug committees OF
he late Council he authorized and requested
o,esntinue their official action in sucn mat
yCfS - tbCS SSCui VI piSeStia5 iihPo'O
lnce> until the announcement Of the stanG-
ng centnilteeS of the present C~unch.'
Mr.. Wagner inquired how this resolution
would affect the tenure of Office OF the mem
,ers Of ':he previous Council.
Mr.. Sloan opposed the resolution, and re-
parked that while it was allimpartant that
he city apployeS should be paid Oft on Sat
,rday, nc thought that the resolution would
.ot properly reach the subject. He favored
he appointment Of a special comMitiee TO
onier with the chairman of the late Com.
liltee OH Water (rhat committee being spe-
tally spoken Sfa and dispose OF the matter
D this way.
Mr.. McLance raid that lie could see no
rselicaI injury to sesult from the adoption
this resolution. r..s
Mr. Scott presented the following resolu-
on as modification OF MS previous resolu-
on:
"Resoloed, That the Auditor be, and is
ereby, authorized to issue his warrant for
he amount Of the ray.ro'! of the employees
the Water Works when properly certified
y the chairman Of the late Committee on
fater." Agreed 10.
JOINT MEETING.
Mr. Carrington presented the following,
hich was agreed to-:
"Reso!eed, That the clerk of this body be
'quested 10 inform the Council ut its session
lis evening how fur this body has perfected
) orga1 1ization, and to request u joint meet