The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-17

AT this point Mayor Jacob was sent for and
sworn in by Mayor Moore He then delivered the
following inaugural:
GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMON CouNClr-Hayine
been elected to the office of Mayor of the CITY Of
CINCINNATI, think it meet aud proper, notwjth.
Standing the fact that the duties OF tile office have
been cuFtalled TO considerable degree within the
las. few years, to define, clearly and distinctly,
ana as brief1y as possible, my position upon the
various subjects OF interest to the public
The people of Cincinnati have, for some wears.
been burdened with taxation, this being caused
by the grand improvements made for our city,
many OF which are useful and ornamental; but,
considering the fact that all Improvements
which are permanent should not be paid by
one generation. In my opinion it would
De well 70 discontinue, at the present time,
win such matters, except where the pub,
lie absolutely require the same ON account of the
increased population and enlargement of the ctv,
Ana, Ill connection with this subject desire fur.
lher TO remark that MEASURES should be taken to
refund our bonded Indebtedness at a lower rate of
interest, recent developments in our National
affairs having demonstrated the practcability OF
such measure.
From my former experience in city affairs, |
learned ana have no doubt the fact still remains
SO, that most OF our bonds are owned by Eastern
and foreign capitalists, who pay no MONEYS TO IN. .
crease our municipal tax. ] would therefore
recommend that this matter should be taken into
consideration, and such steps taken that said
bonds be released from taxation so that the same
may certainly be refunded at lower rate of in.
teresi for the benefit Of our own citizens and ciy
The electors of Cincinnati, having determined
to build great railroad, connecting our city with
the grand trunk lines OF the Southern States, pass
ing through fertile and rich country, a great
amount of money having been expended for that
purpose, II seems to me that the road should be
completed To It's Southern terminus as soon and MS
cheaply as possible, and have no doubt that
although 1t may not pay the interest upon the in
veStnent directly at present, ii will do SO indi-
rcctly by increasing and making business more
profitable in our city.
Our Southern cities have recently been visited
by yellow fever, and we cap congratulate the
Health Department OF this city upon the success
attendant upon its earnest efforts in preventing q
spread OF the disease here and in order 10 guard
against visltatons OF this, as well Us other epi-
denies indigenous to Southern climates, in this
part OF the country, consultations should be had
with sister cities in reference to the establishment
OF proper quarantine regulations.
In entering upon the duties of my office, as
sure yol as well as the public, that II will always
be my am, as lar as IL lies in my power to sun
press all immoral conduct in our city, be this on
the Sabbath or any other day
The CITY vi Cincinnati has well been called the
Paris Of America on account of her citizens inter.
tst in advancement OF the fine arts still more she
deserves credit for the progress in her rmanufacur-
ing ana mercantile pursuits, which, to-day, places
her one OF the foremost cities in the Union And
would earnestly recommend that due considera-
lion be given to all matters coming before YOU for
Iurthering such interests
And now, gentlemen OF the Common Council,
IN conclusion, have only TO remark, that being
satisfied that you are aiming for the best interests
Df our city we shall harnOnze, for certainly it
VIII be my great endeayor 10 steadfnstly work in
hat direction. And hope that at the end of nv
erm viii have satisfied not alone those who
nave elected me, but the public at large.