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Domestic News May 17, 1847

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

New York City's new Whig Mayor, Mr. Brads, commences his administration with a sensible message to the Common Council, praised for advocating reforms, expense retrenchment, legitimate government operations, and merit-based appointments over partisanship.

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THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

The new Whig Mayor of New York, Mr. Brads has commenced his administration with an excellent Message to the Common Council, which is received with great satisfaction by the tax payers and the substantial and conservative portion of the citizens of all parties. It is a sensible, well-written document, and takes a manly and independent stand in favor of reforming abuses, retrenching the public expenses, and confining the operations of the city government to their legitimate objects, the greatest public good at the least public expense, and seeking to fill responsible offices with the best men rather than political partisans.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

New York Mayor Whig Administration Common Council Message Government Reforms Expense Retrenchment

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Brads

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Key Persons

Mr. Brads

Outcome

received with great satisfaction by taxpayers and conservative citizens of all parties.

Event Details

The new Whig Mayor of New York, Mr. Brads, has commenced his administration with an excellent message to the Common Council, described as sensible and well-written, taking a stand in favor of reforming abuses, retrenching public expenses, confining city government to legitimate objects for the greatest public good at least expense, and filling offices with the best men rather than political partisans.

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