Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-08-13

OF confidence X gives me pleasure TO re-
commend that the petition be granted.
the same TO be safe-guardcd by such ac-
ton Of the Council as may seem TO you
right and proper.
Before your next regular meeting my
term of Office viii have expired by limit |
alton. I may therefore be pardoned for
taking this opportunity 60 express my
appreciation of your uniform kindness
and consideration of me personally and
o-fcially during the past years. as well
as to bear willing testimony to your
siugieness of purpose TO advance the in
terest of your city. The general public
is not always informed concerning the
many questions arising in a comm unity
requiring local legislation and il is fire.
quently the case that difficulties present
themselves in an hGnest effort. on the
part OF the Council, TO arrive at al equit-
able and proper solution of the same.
Where conflicting interests are 10 be
considered il is especially the case at
times. that matters arc only disagreable
but difficult Of adjustment; the only
compensation for services being,i in many
cases. criticism OF an unfavorable and
often times harsh nature. and this be-
slowed with lavish hand. Notwith-
standing the many difficulties in the
way. you have accomplished a good
deal. by an Act approved March 5th
1900. your charter was so amended and
re-enacted as TO be full and compreheu-
sive. sufh GENTLY so. think. 10 meet all
of the requirements Of the City for many
years to come; the finances OF the CITY
have been carefully looked after. all OF
it's obligations being promptly met.and
while have not the figures at hand. I
believe a settle nent with your financiaI
officers viii show a considerable balance
70 Tire credit of the City: the corporate
limits have been extended taking in a
valuable portion Of the County Of York
and part Of James City Co. thereby
adding considerably 10 the taxable va
hues: the cooperate lines have been de-
hntely and accurately determined and
the same mapped by an accomplished
engineer; the Public Schools have receiv-
r cd your generous support and their
Z sphere Of usefulness very much enlarged
and extended. the streets have beer
: graded and kept in fair condition with
E the means at hand:h lights while not alto
= gether satisfactory. have been provided
for the streets; shade trees have been SCI
D out in many portions Of the town anC
q viii in a few years add much TO th'
q beauty Of the streets as well as 20 TIT
comfort Of our citizens: the license tai
!, ordinances have been revised and codih
cd and the revenue Of the City has beer
:. considerably added TO from this source
the laws of the Commonwealth and I'll
J. ordinances Of the Pity, alike. have been.
J. believe, fairly and impartially admins
o tered. and as a community we are 10 b
d congratulated that no serious troubl
q has occurred, but on the contrary, in III
z main. good order has prevailed.
c With sentiments OF high esteem,
2 have the honor 20 remain.
C. Your obedient servant,
n JoHS I. MERCER.
e Mayor.
X On motion Of Mr.. Bird. the recommen,
x alton OF the Mayor as regards rogue,
Of Mr.. B.R. Cowherd TO be given dal
II time TO remove and rebuild was adop
o' ed, with the understanding that pr
IL misses for protection against endangeriI
u life be fulfilled.
&c The application OF Mr. W. b. Brait
waite 20 be allowed 20 run a telepho
~ line from his store 70 Capital Lsndii
was laid on the table till the next me,
"a iny.
''1 The application Of J. \. St John 81 S
~ for rent OF the market house for blaC
-, smith shop was rejected on the grou
- thatsthe city required this shed as a 81
rage room, etc.
The bid OF H. HesseIberg for lease
lot adjoining Gazette Office at $40 +
year was accepted.
Mr.. Z. II. Proctor asked that PnI
George street. near his residence be
proved as il is in bad condition-in IA
dangerous. Referred TO street commit
with power 20 act.
Bills Of SO, judges and clerks Of el
D. ton and of Welsbach St. Lighting
- for S3I7.6s were allowed.
Mr.. Z W. Warburton was appoint
m a member of the Finance Committee
,rn- succeed SIR. II. D. Cole. resigned.
in Council then adjourned.