Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-27
NETTING OF rnE CITY COUNCIL.

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accorded to any other man, no matter what
his position in life.
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A special meeting OF the City Council con-
vened by the Mayor, was held on Tuesday
afternoon last.
The President being absent, on motion oi
Ar. Pickles, Mr.. Chandler was appointed
President pro tenn.
The Mayor stated that lie lind requested
the Clerk to call tho meeting, believing il
would meet the wishes OF Council, as he
thought it highly appropriate for Council TO
take some action with regard to giving re-
ception 10 Major General Sheridan, on his
passage through this city.
Mr.. Pickles moved that a committee OF
| ive-one from each ward-be appointed Ia
| prepare business for the Council. The motion
prevailed, and the President appointed
Messrs. Pickles, Plunkett, Weldie, Kirk.
man and Dorsey said committee
The committee reported the following
preamble and resolutions, which were read
In the firm conviction, that II is the i'm
perative duty fthe citizens ola great Repub
lie TO do honor in every appropriate way
TO her faithful public servants, rendering Il
the gallant soldier the fadeless laurel, ant
the well earned need OF praise and TO lht
shillful statesman, who despite the risk o
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sonal loss, learlesSly maintains his own ant
the integrity OF righteous laws, the heart,
concentrations of grateful people.
Resoloed, By the City Council of vii
mington, that In Major General Philip Fl
Sheridan, werecognize the characteristics Uf
great General, brave Soldier, and discree
Statesman.
Rssolred, That the faithful discharge O
the trying duties IevOlvng upon him a
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district, merits the warmest appreciation O
every loyal citizen.
Resoloed, That we hereby tender to hir
our heartfelt congratulations for the patriot
and successful administration oil the law, /
carrying out the provisions Of the act of Cor
gress, relating TO the government OF tn
Southern States.
ReSOi0ed, That, although by his adherence
10 the cause Of justice and loyalty, he La
incurred the rebuke OF an accidental autho
ily, he has nevertheless, endeared himse
, more closely 10 tho affections of loyal pee
pie, and gained the admiration OF the Lover
: of right in all the world.
S Res0lCed That as an expression of our graft
, lul appreciation of his services, both miiitar
and civil, this Council will proceed in a bod
., 10 meet General Sheridan ON his way mort
u from the city of Washington, To present
him this action of the Council, and trnd,
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inequalities ct the city of Wilmington.
y The yeas and nays were called and resul
y ed In yeas 10, nay !, Mr.. Mccall Of Il
II First Ward.
il While the motion was pending 10 ado
the resolutions submitted by the Commitle
MIR. Mccall, the Democratic member fro
70 the First Ward, took occasion To address Il
II Council against their adoption. lie was =
d piled 10 by Messrs Adams and Gallnghe
re who handled him without gloves, and tota
W exploded the reasons lie assigned for II
T extending a reception 10 gallant hero iii
!, General Sheridan. True TO his party i
m stincts he firmly maintained his OPPOSITE,
10 tho brave soldier 10 the last and TOl,
nay on the call of yeas and nays.
Mr.. Ptckels moved that a committee
ie FIVE he appointed 10 carry into effect 4
2 resolutions just adopted, md to act in co
p junction with proposed committee OF ei
zens to make suitable arrangements. 7
u motion prevailed and the President appoil
r. cd as said committee: Bfessrs. Plcke
Plunketi, Welde, Kirkman and Dorsey.
l.. Mr. Dorsey, at his own request, was
cused, and Mr. Liebrandt selected IN
C. place.
is On moLiDn of Mr.. Pierson, the Preside
Z, of Council, John II. Adams, who enteT
n tho chamber during the session, was add
to tue committee.
On motion OF Mr.. Plunkett, His Hon
n tho Mayor, was requested to accompany I
Is Council.
II The Council then adjourned to meet at
b., OH Wednesday, 10 proceed 10 Perryyi
in a special train Of cars.
rs THE aEErrRs OF THE cIrizENs.
<. Pursuant TO call, large and enthusi,
/. lie meeting OF the citizens was held at 1
- City Hall, on Tuesday evening, TO make
10 engagements to extend to Gen. Sheridan
D. suitable reception on bis arrival at Wilnir
u, ton. Washington Jones, was called
of 70 the Chair, aud john ]. Toner and Jose
" L. Killgore, were appointed 6scretari
nt On notion committee consisting Of I
w. W. Thomas, John w. Hawkins, Ben