Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-13
THE MAYORALTY



Hall, for the purpose OF balloting for candi-
date for Mayor, and long before the hour for
assembling, parties commenced gathering in
the neiehborhood, earnestly discussing the
merits of the gentlemen who had been named
in connection with the nomination, and the
delegates were frequently button holed as they
passed through the crowd on their way 70 the
hall. By eight o'clock most of the delegates
were in their places. and the hall was literally
damned by spectators. About five minutes
past the hour, br VIM. b. Magruder called n 2
Convention to order and requested the Secretary
70 call the roll of delegates, which was done
and all We're found present except Messrs. Cru.
lick, of the Fifth Ward, and Clark, OF the Sew
enth. Col. TAFT presented the credentials of
Andrew p. Mckenna, in place of Mr.. Gulick,
and his name was entered as delegate. DR.
Allen stated that the Seventh Ward delegation
had named MIR. W. H. McGinnis as a delegate
In place of Mr.. Clark, and he was received.
Inc Cnalr announced that he was awaiting
motion; when Mr. James Barker moved that
nominations be received; which prevailed
Mr.. Wright nominated Thos. T. LLOYD, of the
Seventh Ward; Mr.. Nailor, John T. Given, of
the 1hlrd Ward; Mr.. Boiseau, q. A. Bohrer,
of the Sixth Ward; Mr.: Carroll, Col James r.
O'Beirne, of the First Ward; Mr. Acker Rich
ard Wallach, of the Fourth Ward; Mr. Jillard,
Jonah ID. Hoover; Col. TAFT, Mr.. George F.
Gullek. When Mr.. Wallach' s name was men,
toned Col. TAFT said that he had authority for
saying that Mr.. Wallach was not, nor would
he be, candidate and requested the secretary
to read the following letter:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 4, 1S6S.-Hy Dear
Mr. The action of the Senate of the United
States, IN endeavOring, at a sacrifice of the
dignity, Importance, and usefulness of the Of
nee of the Mayor of this city, 10 insure for a
time in this community supremacy of those
In political sympathy with a majority of that
body, by Incorporating into the bill lately
passed to extend the charter of the city pro-
vision transferring from the Mayor to the two
Boards OF the City Councils, in Joint meeting,
the selection of all the subordinate officers Of
the Corporation, determined me to retire from
"a n ~ finn ut
present term. While it might not be objection.
able TO one who has not filled the Office under
different and more agreeable circumstances, it
IS certainly less desirable to those who have
held it IN its plentiiude of power, when shsrE
OF its patronage and power, to protect the cor
poration against the malfeasance or misfea-
sance OF dishonest or inefficient officers. No
consideration other than that it was absolutely
essential to success in the approaching mu-
nieipal election could induce me to forgo that
determination and permit my name to
De again used In the connection with the Of
nee TO which have so often been elevated by
the partiality OF my fellow citizens and
winch L have so long enjoyed under circum-
stances more agreeable to the incumbent than
ever will probably occur again. Being well
satisfied that it is not essential, and that some
one OF the many gentlemen whose names are
mentioned in connection with the mayoralty
can combine as many. if not more elements of
strength than myself am impelled, after very
mature reflection, by 4 sense of propriety
coupled with an ardent wish 10 engender the
harmony and concert of action so indispensable
TO success-and without which defeat will evil
IDENTIFY follOw-to ask, should my name be pre-.
scented to the convention, that you Immediately
Withdraw II. 1t is manifestly important
that considerations of personal preferments
should not be permitted to be obt-uded in a
crisis like the present, in those who are to make
the election of a candidate, and that private
interests should be postponed to the common
good, that feel assured this course of action
ON my part will meet the appreciation of nv
part cuiar friends, and be properly appreciated
thnxy
Very respectfully, RICHARD WALLACH.
James A. Tot, Esq.
When tine name of Mr.. Hoover was proposed
the Chair read the following letter:
WASHINGTON CITY, May Il, Ie6S.-Dr w. b.
-NagTader. PreSidSnt Ct City Nominating Conren-
ior--My Dear Sir: Aware that my name has
been mentioned in connection with the Mayor
atty, and OF the fact that IT may be presented to
the consideration OF the nominating conven-
non Tonight, may i ask you, in the latter
event, TO Withdraw it, and 10 say that have
always declined to be and am not now a candi-
date for that office. Be pleased also to express
To my friends who would confer upon me this
high honor, my thanks for their appreciation
and regard The election will be an important
one, and the whole country Will regard Its
suit with deep interest. trust, therefore, that
the convention Will appreciate the necessity of
selecting candidate upon whom we can all
rally harmoniously and zealously, and prove
a worthy and faithful rep. -esentative of the in
terests OF the city of Was hington in that high
position. With the highest consideration am
very truly your 1rlend, DC.
JONAH d. Hoover,
Dr. Allen moved that the vote be rira roc.
which was agreed TO.
Dir. Dslton offered the following:
Whereas the rule of the Democratic party in
convention for the nomination of candidates
for the Presidency, since the year $780, has been
10 require a two-thirds vote OF the whole body
TO nominate and declare who shall be the stand
ard-bearer of its principles; and whereas the
maintenance OF this rule has been productive of
the most harmonious and satisfactory results
Be ii therefore
ResOlced, Believing and maintaining the time
honored usages OF the party, do adopt the same
rule IN determining and declaring who shall
be the nominee OF this convention of the Nav
crafty OF this city TO be voted for ON the first
Monday in June next, and that he who re-
Ceiyes two-thirds of the voters of this conven-
ton be, and is hereby, declared TO be its unani.
NOUS choice.
The yeas and nays were called. and the reso.
luton adOpted-1eas, 2i; nays, 16-Messrs.
Waters, Drury. Garfield, Major, Jillard,
Robertson, Fenwick, Harris, Bartlett, PlatZ,
Hussey, Young, McGinnis, Sheckell, bowling,
Wright.
The Secretary called the roll, and the voting
commenced there being ten ballots taken. The
delegates voted as follows: Waters for o Beirne
on the first and second ballots, and Given on
the others; Drury for Thorn on first and second,
and Gulick on the others; Carol for O'Beirne
on the first, second, third, and fifth, G ulick
all the others except the tenth, when he voted
for Given; Magruder voted for Lloyd OIL the
first ballot Quick on all the others except the
last, when he voted for Given; McDermOtt for
Thorn on the first three, DIR. Blake on the
fourth, q ulick ON the others, until the tenth
was taken, when he fell in with the Given
men; Garfield for Given on the first, ninth, and
tenth. the others being cast for GulicS: Nailor,
Jr., and Robertson, for Given though bout; Jill
lard for Given on all ballots except the third
and seventh, when he voted for Blake: Barker
for Thorn on the first, Blake on the second and
third, and Given on the others; Collins for
Given on ali ballots except the third, when he
voted for Blake: Harris for Thorn on the first
and Given on the others; Fenwick for Given
on all the ballots except for Blake on the third,
and Thorn on the seventh; Hodgson for Lloyd
on first, Given on second, Gulick on the others
TO the ninth. and Given on the tenth: Bartlett
for Thorn on the first and Given on Others
The Fourth Ward were entitled TO five votes
each delegation 10 cast two votes and if they
could agree 10 cast fifth. Messrs. PIatz and
Acker voted for one DELEGATE IN, the former
casting his vote for Wallach on the first, Lloyd
on the second. and the others for Given; and
the latter for Wallaeh on first, Blake on second,
third. and fourth. Gulick on fifth and sixth and
Given on the others. For the other delegation
Mr.. Savage voted for O'Beirne on the first four
ballots, DIR. Blake On the fifth and Given on
the others. Andrew Gleason voted for
% Beirne square through except on the fifth
ballot. when he gave Blake a lit. The delega-
lions agreed on the ninth and tenth ballots on
Mr.. Hussey casting the odd vote, and he east il
Tor Given. The Fifth Ward delegates Messrs
TaIt. Ofenstein, Teachum. Nottingham, and
Mckenna voted for Gulick until tie last bal.
lot when they voted for Given, amid applause,
BoIseau voted for Bohrer on the first
second, fourth, and seventh ballots