The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-02
WILLIAMSBURG
Now Enjoying Democratic Rule William
and Mary College.


and Mary College.
! WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July l. Special.
| With to-day the management Of our muni
cipal affairs passes into the hands of tho
| Democrats. and the Republicans who have
| been in power here for many years are rele
gated 10 the shades Of private life.
The outgoing council held its final meet
! ing last night and concluded all the bust
ness Of that body. Reports Of the various
committees were made, and also the annual
report Of the city sergeant, together with
that of the eN-cOmmissiOner Of the revenue
The finance cOmmitte made general re-
port Of the state Of the City's finances, and
got every thing in readiness TO be turned
over today 10 their successors in Office
Notice has been served on the members
ofthe new council by Mayor Leo Henley that
there will be meeting Of that body to-
night at $50 o'clock. At that meeting the
several city officers. whose term expires
with to-day. will De elected. The following
are the Democratic members Of the cOun-
ell: II. ID. Cole, j. {. slater. NJ. X. Ilarrell
and John l.. Mercer, the other two making
the fun complement as allowed by our
charter, are Republicans, who. at the last
election, Just slipped in by the skin Of
their tccth'
At the above mentioned meeting Of the
outgoing council last night the following
complimentary resolutions in reference to
the late Mayor were passed. Mr.. S0uthail
has made an efficient Mayor, and The resO-
lutions are well timed and deserving. They
are as follows:
whereas the term Of Office OF this Council
expires to-day by Imitation and with il
Likewise the term Of Office Of the present
MAYOR. and whereas the present incumbent.
4. NJ. SOuthall. has filled the Office Of Mayor
Of this city for three terms or SIX consecutive
years, and discharged during that Time with
ont remuneration It's Oitcntiines OncrOuS
duties; and whereas during those six some
what eYcntful years. covering his period Of
public service in sad office, many cases OF
importance have arisen for his consideration
demanding careful study, calm. unbiased
judgment Snd firm, unwaVering decision;
and whereas the said I, VI SOuthall has fully
met all the requirements the circumstances
surrounding him demanded, therefore
ResOlYcd boy this council II It's last meet
ing held ON the Both day Of June 1890, that
our mayer has discharged The varied iunc-
tiOns Of his Office with signal ability, zeal and
fidelity and that the thanks not only of this
council but also of our citizens, are due 10
him for his faithful gratuitous public SER
vice.
ID That we rs members Of this council
hereby express for him our warmest per
sOnal appreciation. and tender 10 him our
thanks for his uniform kindness and couI-
tesy 10 us during our prOtracted Official inter
course and I'm seVeling our connection as
counciimen and mayor. we hereby express
the sincere hope that IN whatever held ne
may hereafter labor. health. happiness and
prosperity may attend him.
Many visitors are already here, having
come to attend the final exercises of VII
liam and Mary College. Captain Bot
Bright has as his guest Hon. Henry Churc-
hill Semple, Of Montgomery. Ala, who will
address the alumni association on Jul!
ith.
Mr.. p. Montague Thompson had as his
guest during the week Judge James ID,
Thornton, OF the Supreme Court Of the STATE
of California. Judge Thornton is a Nir-
ginian, and is in the state now for the pur-
pose Of attending the closing exercises Of
the Jniyersiey Of Virginia. lie left Nir-
ginia thirty-siX years ago.
DR.. T.. G.. Booth, Of the Grove, Is enter
tanning at present Yachting party consist
ing Of Misses Pollard, Of Lynchburg; Mis-,
Rogers, Of Petersburg. with Mr.. Harrison
and Mr.. Byrd. of Brandon, and Mr.. Dill
ingham. Of Philadelphia. Yesterday the
CAV party enjoyed a delightful sail on tho
noble James, and when they returned Ia
the hOspitable mansion Of their host, were
Joined by number Of charming girls OF
this city. when dancing was INDUCED ~ un-
Ill late hour. paitahing in the meantlm,
Of splendid lunch, served by their host and
his accomplished wife.
Much disappointment was felt here to-day
on account of the failure 10 arrive of The
Hampton club, which was expected on the
morning train.
Miss Lille MOnieirO. daughter Of DR.. A
MOntciro, Of Richmond, is here, the guest
Of Miss peticOlas Lee, on Duke Of GlOuces
ter street.