Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-05
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understand. A thorough man. Vnie'ii
lhis manner, profound in his thinking
and rarely talks before the Board buI
when his mouth opens, good, hard sense
is exhibited by his expressions. Always
to the point without circumloculion, and
taking the issue as il is, without handy
ing words or using superauous language
but striking with sledge.hammer force
the questions involved. An ornament
to the Board. ...
Next TO him sits, Mr. Cicalla, known
among his friends as Paul, an Italian
| by birth'or heritage, noble representa-
tive Of the land whore there is per-
petual summer and a constant blooming
of flowers, with Gods own handiwork 10
the way of the choicest grapes, which
yield a nectar suitable for the |" gods"
A good representative Of his people, and
true man to his adopted home.
Next comes General Rufiin-a true
type of the old Virginia gentleman
Genial, social, perfectly~conversant with
all the amenities Of life and all the intri
cacies of business. With brain that IL
large enough to take in all that is con
nected with the business relations Of
life, and heart so big as at once to meet
in the way of sympathy the smallest wish
of the lowest applicant for assistance OF
charity. A thorough merchant, boon
companion, a wise legislator, and fast
friend, and one in whose hands the city
may safely trust her interest. wa
Next to him sits Mr.. Renner, recently
elected to the Board. A man Of integ-
rity, bold thinker; and, though he be
Radical, he openly avows it-not as
boast, but as the result of his consistency
and one OF the few men who belong to
his party that the people can trust. The
Conservatives, in his hands as friend,
\ can surely re- upon his pledges, as in
official capacity he knows nothing but
the general welfare OF the community
which he represents, and will, by his in
telligence, make his mark as man Of
more than ordinary intellect.
Next TO him comes Hans Lemon ;
large in person, Scotchman by birth,
an old resident, and known to all the old
members Of the Board.
From the Eighth ward, sits next W. Il.
Passmore, conscious of his own good
looks without an undue amount of van
ity, rigidly neatin his costume, decidedly
expressive in his style, attractive in his
manner, though sometimes, when en-
gagged in subject of interest, he is q
| little blunt. Notwithstanding all this he
has the suauity in modo of the thorough
gentleman. Always alive to the interest
of his own constituents without ever
| forgetting the welfare of the whole city,
and when the occasion requires, you
can hear his full, round sentences in his
deep, manly voice, fall from his lips with
such telling force, that you are led to con-
clude or feel that you are listening to the
deep, mellow tones of we'll tuned organ,
and from the force Of his we'll and closely
arranged arguments, you are impressed
that he is equal to Jupiter, using the
thunderbolts manufactured by his oppo-
nents to crush them with.
Next to him, and from the same ward,
is Mr.. Moffet, man OF quick pereep-
tons, broad, comprehensive ideas of lite;
an Irishman-and at his birth the EN-
erald Isle laughed from sheer JOY that
she was giving birth to such an offspring
Joyous and buyant in his nature, glori-
GUS in his conceptions, mirthful in his
humors, and strong in all OF his thoughts,
with a capacity that few men possess,
to enter with his whole soul into the
mirthful enjoyments of his friends at
one moment, and as quick as electricity
to remove to the grave subject involving
| all of interest in life. A fluent speaker,
rapid in delivering as the result of quick
thinking, and his thoughts crowd so
rapidly upon him that they chase in
quick succession the words from his
mouth In his hands the city is safe, as
all interests are guarded.
The next in order is Mr.. McDavitt,
| the man III WbUSe uhuuo Jul "ohtnJ
Mayor eenfdes all the interest of the
people, when the interest of the people
requires him (the Mayor to be absent
Clear headed sound in judgment, and
ne in whom all the people have conf
dence. Not only from his high moral
character, but from knowledge of his
intimacy with all the intricacies of busi-
ness, particularly in reference to finan-
cial matters. involving a peculiar talent
which few men possess An old citizen,
a successful merchant, and worthy of the
trust reposed in him. Never forgetting
the interest of his constituents, and at
the same time preserving and serving the
welfare Of all.
Next comes the Chairman of the
Board, Judge Swayne, of the Ninth
ward. A man of striking appearance,
bland in manner, cautious in his official
acts. but true in his decisions. AS an
officer. courteous to the Board,
with a full appreciation of
the honor conferred upon him by his
election; and as o chairman, knowing
neither friend or foe, but dealing justice
to all. Perfectly conversant with par
liamentary usage, and controlling by
kindness the body over which he pre-
sides. With no chickering's, simple rap
of his official hammer calls all to order,
because they have confidence In their
presiding officer. With a full apprecia-
ton of the relations existing between
members of the Council and himself, Of
which he is part and parcel.
From the Tenth ward, and next to his
seat, is Mr.. Ellis, who has been recently
elected. Firm in his purposes, swayed
by no party influence, and with an earn
est desire to do what is right As to his