The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-10

CrTY CoUSo1L.-A special meeting of the
City Council was held last evening. Present
His Honor Mayor Cogsweii, and Aldermen
Geddings, Cunningham, Potter, Endstrom,
Cade, Wniiden, Adams and Moore. >
The Mayor, Colonel Cogswell, in taking the
chair, said that it was not necessary for him
to read the order relieving him from duty and;
appointing Mr.. Clark, as it had already been
published, but he did wish to say q few words
before: retiring. BE said that the Office Of
Mayor of Charleston was made his duty, and
was not his desire, but he had worked hard, and
without cessation, to advance the good Of the
city. II he had not been successful in all he un-
dersook, lit had not been his fault, or for want'of
irving. he desired particularly to thank the
citizens of Charleston for the consideration
they had shown him, also the city press, who
had always discussed his official actions with
courtesy and treated himself with kindness:
ITO the Board off, Aldermen he also returned
his hearty thanks. mregard to the incoming
Mayor he said that he was sure that Mayor
Clarkwould makethe city an excellent Cfief
Magistrate, and: that his actions would soqp
show the correctnessof his opinion.
Colonel Cogsgell. who spoke with great feel
ling, then LETT the chair, which was taken by
Mayor Clark. - s5s....,.:.. s. .4.
Alderman Whilden rose and spoke as fol-
/ lows: 4. = -.
Mf. Mayor and Members OF The City Councit:
TN parting with one with whom have been
EofiGaIly. associated so;pleaaantly for over four
months in q trying position-it is meet and
proper that he should carry with him some
Testimonial Of his service, If that service has
been performed faithfully, and t, the best of
1 his ability; if otherwise, then silence would
best indicate our appreciation.
Placed In charge Of the municipal affairs OF
| the city at a tiue when the citizens and tax
| payers we're powerless, his actions have been
| carefully scanned and his administration would
have been assailed and condemned had the
smallest opportunity been given. Opposed as
Lam to the principle that placed him here, I
cordially ron behalf Of myself, and the majori-
| ty OF those gentlemen whojwere for a longer
time associated with him than any nov in this
ROOM tender to Colonel Cogswell the thanks Of
the old Council, and i trust also Of the entire
community, for the impartial manner in which
he has administered the affairs of the city.
/ ~ IF error has been committed, it has been OF
the. head atd mot of the heart; and few men
could have filed the Office. under existing cir
| Gu uS tences, more acceptably TO the people Of
[sCh = M ! believe that my remarks will
Emeers Eaarty response and the approval Of the
present; Council Therefore, be II -,
Rsso Geo, That in parting with Colonel NJ.
ECogsHen, as Mayor Of Charleston, he carries
with hinEour best wishes for his success and
prosperity ~
He thep offered the following resolution,
which, the rules being suspended, was unani-
mously adopted.
Resolued, That the sum Of one thousand dol
lars be. placed TO the credit, of Mrs. M. Cogs-
we'll in thesFirst National Bank Of Charleston,
and copy OF the preamble and resolutions Of
tered this:evening be presented to her as a tes-
timonial Of the appreciation Of this body and Of
the community for the services Of Colonel Cogs-
well while acting Mayor Of Charleston.
Alderman Clark then addressed Council, and
said:
In taking upon myself the onerous and re-
sponsibIe position Of Mayor, by military ,ap-
pointment, not knowing that shall have time
Isfo focomplete any -efornatory measures that
may be commenced, any and all remarks are,
perhaps, superf fuors; consequently 1shall con-
line myself to as few and general observations
las possible. The; financial condition Of the
city having so recently been brought to your
notice, and sundry measures for lts improve
ment having been inaugurated, feel 1t my
duty tou on the good work final compile
inhabitants prosperous and happy, it should be
my most earnest effort to SO direct its govern
ment, however short my term OF office, that
when We leave our position for regularly elect
ed incumbents, our fellow-citizens shall not,
in their reioicngs at the return of civil rights
and privileges, reproach us with not having
faithfully performed our self-imposed and,
sometimes, thankless labor.
There being no further business, the Coun-
..r>.5 II Je,, and
Cade were duly sworn in.