Claim: Julius Caesar Chappelle won the original count with 831 votes and 800 for Prince but a recount was "done in a hurried manner" without Chappelle's knowledge or presence.
Evidence: The original count was 831 votes for Julius C. Chappelle and 800 for Prince. However, a recount was "done in a "hurried manner by the Board of Alderman" without Chappelle's knowledge or presence, and it showed 730 votes for Chappelle and 815 votes for Prince.