The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-01-31
The New Board.

Inc NEW RodG0.
The Board of Aldermen met al
Esq. SANKEY'S Office last Saturday
night and turned over its habili-
ments of Office TO the newly-elected
Board. Mayor Mason and all the
Aldermen were present, and the
Mayor presented his
FIRST MESSAGE.
To the Honorable Board of Aldermen
of Pulaski, Zsnn-Gentlemen: Per-
nit me before entering upon the
duties assigned me by a majority of
the voters of this corporation to ex-
press my thanks for the honor con
ferred, and of being the first Mayor
elected by the people. May they
never see cause to regret their de-
cision. l will, as far as in my pow
er, use every exertion to promote
the welfare and prosperity of this
city. The code of laws as they
now exist, the majority of which
meet with my approval, need only
to be carried out and executed
properly to make them beneficial to
this corporation.
1st. l now call the attention of
the Honorable Board of Aldermen
to the fact that in my appointment
of street commissioners it is my de-
sire to appoint such as will look to
the interest of this corporation as a
body, and not to the interest of any
one individual, particularly in the
repairing of streets, sidewalks, etc.
I'd. In procuring wagons, teams,
ETC., for the purpose of working on !
said corporation, l recommend that
the contract be given to the lowest
bidder, provided that you are salts
fed that the parties are competent
to carry out the same according TO |
the specifications.
Sd. That the article of coal oil, of
which this corporation uses a con-
siderable quantity, be let out to the
lowest bidder among our merchants.
In connection with this l would
recommend that there be at least
II or 10 more lamp posts erected
on the different crossings of our
main streets leading out from the
Public Square. Also that the names
and numbers of said streets be
painted and placed on the corners
of each for the benefit of strangers
visiting our city. Let US give this
city a lively and business like op-
pearance with as little expenditure
as possible. This is my motto.
SIDEWALKS.
Gentlemen, to this 1 direct your
attention more especially, as this |
consider one of our first duties and
should be looked after at once.
Some of the principal sidewalks are
in most miserable condition. The
ladies are complaining that it is al
most impossible to go to and from
or even to the Public
Square. We must look to their in
terest and welfare as well as our
OWn.
To more fully establish order and
peace and to give dignity to our
worthy city. constable and police,
L recommend that they be clothed
in uniform, such as is worn in other
cities. My reason for this sugges-
ton is, that it will no doubt be the
cause of preventing a great many
that would otherwise oc-
cur, if in citizens clothing. In
1 hope that we may all
work tremendously to the advance
ment of every interest that tends to
the happiness and prosperity Of our
city.
To tie City Constable and Police
You will be governed
IN your respective duties strictly by
The laws of this corporation. In so
loing on will give credit to your
selves and have the support of all :
good law abiding citizens. Hoping ,
hat You will faithfully discharge
hese duties, am yours, ,
Very respectfully,
G. T. MASON
Resolutions passed fixing the Re
salary at $3.50 per year T
perquisites; the Constable's l
It $50 per month with 5 per cent. :
IN taxes collected and 81 for arrest i,
nd conviction; the Polioeman's at i
i35 and perquisites for arrests. '
On the first ballot for Recorder, I
:. Winship received four votes, and
/. c. Crow, Jno. R. Beasley and j. h
3 Bumpass one each. !
John Martin was elected Police S
nan on the sixth ballot. There e
Tere several opponents. VIM. Por-
er and John Harrison receiving as b
Ugh as three votes on one or two e
allots r
A petition from the Episcopal o
'hurch for lamp post was granted. :!
Aldermen Townsend, Crow, Win :,
hip and Mayor Mason were made n
committee to ascertain and re- I
ort the number of lamp posts 1
eeded. "