The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-02-21
removal of Mayor Gaillard.
GENERAL BURNS, TIE MILITARY AFPoINTEE-rbE
PARTING ADDRESS OF HIS HONOR &C., &C.

Removal of Mayor Gaillard.
GENERAL BURNS, THE MILITARY ATPoINTEE-TBE
PARTING ADDRESS OF HIS HONOR, &C., &C.
4 clap of thunder on clear summer hoo"
could not have startled our community more
than the announcement that Mayor T. Y.
Gaillard, the honored chief magistrate OF
Charleston, had been superseded by breVet
Brigadier-GeneralW W. W. Burns, OF the umteo
States army. These tidings we're scarcely
cold, before the members of the Council were
summoned by their old friend and associate 70
listen to his words at parting, and witness ms
resignation of the Office he has so long Tiled
with dignity, ability and grace.
The meeting was held last evening at seven
o'clock. The ceremony was brief, formal anu
solemn. General Burns arrived at the Coun-
Gil chamber few minutes before the hour
above named, and by appointment proceeded
directly to the Office Of Mayor Galllard, WIN
whom he held comparatively long and, under
the peculiar circumstances, o satisfactory IN
terview.
Meanwhile the chamber was gradually occu-
pied by members of the Council and few
spectators, the great community outside know
ing nothing of the event about to take place.
Present-Aldermen Ravenel, Gerdts, Olney,
Steinmeyer, O'Neill, Oakes, Marshall, Enston,
Whilde1, Butler, Parker, Courtenay, Pringle,
Small and Willis.
At precisely seven o'clock, accompanied by
General Burns, the Mayor entered the cham
ber and perhaps for the last time took his old
seat. Both gentlemen were evidently much
affected-one by the feeling of sorrow that he
was about to sever the official relations which
bound him to all present; the other by the
consciousness that, in obeying the military
order which compelled him to displace the
legal head of the civil government of the city,
and to represent military authority, he could
not be received with that warmth OF welcome
which, under ordinary circumstances, would
have graced the occasion.
There we're no preliminary proceedings, and,
with o subdued voice, trepulous with emotion,
Mayor Gaillard proceeded at once to address
the Council.
PARTING ADDIEss OF BIS HONOR MAYOR GALL
LARD.
Gentlemen, of The Council: have called you
tog ether this evening in consequence OF the
receipt, between the hours of II and o'clock
to-day, Of the following order from the head
quarters Of the Second Military District, which
reads as follows:
HEADQUARTERS SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT,
CHARLESTON, February 10, 1868.
Especial Orders No. 4S.]
[ExTRAcT.1
Brevet Brigadler- General W. W. Burns,
Chief Commissary of Subsistence, iu addition
to the other duties Of his Office, is assigned to
the duty of Mayor Of the City of Charleston,
uice P. C. Gaillard, Esq.,, who il hereby re-
moved.
BY command of Major-General E. r. S.
CANDY.
LOUIS v. CAzIARC, A. A. G.
The publication of this order sewers my con-
nection with you in the administration Of city
affairs; but before taking leave beg that you
will indulge me for few moments. The cir
cumstancea attending my election to this high
Office are familiar to you all. Nominated with
out solicitation on my part, and even during
my absence from the city, the large and hand
some support which was given to me in prefer
ence to formidable rival candidate, has i'm
pressed upon my heart feelings that will be
cherished while life lasts. OFT times heretofore
have been placed in trying circumstances,
but do not know that ever before have had
80 painful duty to perform as that of to-
night.
Before bidding you adieu, one word as to our
relations towards each other. Many differ
ences OF opinion have existed, and much feel
ing may have been exhibited on both sides;
but in retiring from this position l carry with |
me only the klndest regards for all with whom |
have been associated, and l trust have |
meritcd as much from you. 1t affords to me, |
as it must to any other right-thinking man,
tho best satisfaction that in going hence l can |
conscientiously put my hand upon my heart
and excla:rn, "MenS St6I c0nSciG recta." II L
have failed in the discharge OF my duties, it
not flom o want Of disposition to exercise that
judgment according to the measure which
Providence has given to me.
Before retiring, allow me to introduce to you
General Burns [General Burns here arose., the
Mayor appointed by the General Commanding
this district. And having been appointed, Ut
der the circumstances attending that appoint
me 10 administer to the new Mayor the usual
oath of Office. In fact, portion OF tho oath
I would have 10 omit, and after consultation
with him, have determined to dispense with
it altogether.
General: Introducing you TO the Aldermen
of the city, wish to say this, that in our in
tercourse, short as it has been, it has always
been marked with pleasantness and courtesy,
and after the interview we had to-day, allow
Inc to state that hold you in higher estima-
tion than did before. Gentlemen, bid you
farewell.
On concluding these remarks Colonel Gail
lard, apparently overcome with emotion, re-
tired from the chamber. During their delive
ry the silence was almost painful, and the faces
Of all present wore an aspect Of gravity that
would have become a respectable funeral.
REMARKS OF GENERAL BURNS.
The address Of the new Mayor was brief,
pertinent, and expressive. He said:
Gentlemen and Members Of The Council: You
are all gentlemen of intelligence and mon Of
honor You can therefore appreciate the de-
licate position occupy here in holding on
elective Office without having received the sui
RACES ofthe people. can only assure you that
I shall do my duty to you and to the people OF
Charleston 10 the best of my ability.
Both of the above addresses were extcmpo-
raneous in their character, and, as matter Of
public interest, we have published them YER
batim.
Alderman Whilden said: 1t is proper that in
parting at time like this with one with whom
We have been associated for over two years
past, We should give some slight expression to
our feelings. wish that could express all l