Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-01-13

ulL1 - COIuidllSs L HUptJ HOW, Lildt the
battle is over; that all the bitterness,
| which has appeared in it, will immedi-
ately disappear, and that we will all
work in harmony for the public good
| now move that the sergeant-at-arms
be directed to cast the unanimous ballot
of this board for H. s. Lee for perma-
nent chairman.
at the conclusion Of his remarks, Mr.
Davis moved that the sergeant-at-arms
be directed to cast the vote of the board
for Mr.. Lee as permanent chairman.
Adopted.
Alderman Dent moved that the men,
bers be allowed to vote. Carried.
Alderman Ball said there was no
pledge that he would vote for Lee. He
was asked who his preference was. Be.
ing told that Davis and Lee were candi.
dates, he said he preferred Lee. Mr..
Robbins, not knowing him, asked some
one if he Ball was truthful. He made
this statement to Mr.. Davis, who had
no other information.
Alderman Robbins then remarked:
BIR. PRESIDENT arise to a personal
explanation, ,as Alderman Hillsman and
myself, in connection with Alderman
Ball, were mentioned by Alderman Da-
Wis, last Friday evening, in connection
with his election. Now, the facts are
these: When Mr.. Ball was mentioned
as candidate, | approached him, and
asked him who he was in favor of for
chairman. He said Lee. There was no
pledge, nor any inducement offered.
This Alderman Davis knew when he
made the statement, and his only object
was to spatter other members Of this
board with the filth and mire in which
he has been wallOwing for the last year,
to break the force of public sentiment
setting against him.
Alderman Davis-That is a falsehood,
Mr.. Chairman. Mr.. Ball stated the fact
to me.
Mr. Ball-What fact, Mr.. Davis; 1
only said / would vote for Mr.. Lee
there wss no bargain or sale.
Dir. Davi5-I want the matter investi-
gated by the recorder.
Mr.. Ball. move that committee be
appointed to investigate the matter, and
that Mr., Davis be made the chairman
Of that committee.
Alderman Dent said he wanted to
make some explanation, and wished the
matter to undergo investigation, for he
wanted to prove that villain Davis
exactly what he was in his false state
ments.
Mr.. Davis-You are a liar.
A GENERAL ROW.
AldermanDenta at this moment assault
ed Alderman Davis, Alderman Davis
dealt Alderman Dent a blow, and as
they were about to clinch, friends
grabbed them and separated the bellig-
erents. Chief Athy seized Dent and
dragged him over the desk, while Ser
geant Dea took possession of Alderman
Davis. By this time the friends of the
parties became very much incensed, and
Alderman Dwyer rushed toward Alder.
man Dent TO strike him while he was
held by the police. Alderman DWyer
was prevented from infiicting the blow.
Councilman Walsh grabbed a loaded
inkstand to hurl at Dent, but was pre-
vented by a reporter seiZing his arm.
By this time the excitement became
so general that il was feared the matter
would culminate seriously. Captains
Smith and Weatherford, Sergeants Ar
rata and Dea, Chief Athy, Recorder
Winters, Chairman Lee, SeTgeat-at-
Arms DroescheT, and others were doing
all in their power to restore order. Chief
Athy promptly snatched a pistol from
the hands OF Alderman Dent and there
by prevented what might have been a
terrible tragedy, resulting probably in
the killing Of more than one innocent
person. Finally a break was made for
the door, and the jam become quite op-
pressive. The row was finally quieted,
though no arrests were made, and after
order was restored, the sergeant-at-arms
cast the
NINE VOTES FOR H. S. LEE
as permanent chairman of the board.
President Lee rose and said he certain
ly thanked the board for the honor they
had done him, for he had no reason to
believe that he would receive nine votes
and be elected their chairman that even
ing. He would endeavOr to discharge
his duties fairly aud fully, and if he
made any blunderS they would of the
head and not of the heart. He most
certainly regrets the personal slterca-
ton which had taken place between
members that night, and hoped that it
would not occur again. They must all
consider the good name of the city, and
think how they could best work for the
best interests of Memphis, taking hold
of whatever they are called on to do, and
standing shoulder to shoulder till
they had accomplished their full duties.
By doing this they would re-
ceive the appreciation of the pub
lie. They had this year a new
administration; an honest, capable and
efficient gentleman in the office of may
or, and he president Lee was of opin-
ion, if there was any failure in the ad-
ministration, it would be in the legisla-
tive rather than in the executive branch
of that administration. He hoped that
all differences that had existed would
pass away, and that they would be pre-
pared to sustain the new mayor, Hon.
John League, the choice of the citizens,
in the discharge of his duties, and act
in all matters for the prosperity and
glory of the city. Applause.
Alderman Davis apologized to the
board for his belligerent conduct. The
board then took
A RECESS OF TWENTY MINUTES.
Upon reassembling, the chairman
stated that thecommittees on bonds and
salaries, the former for the officers elect
ed by the people, had to make their re.
ports before anything else could be done.
He therefore suggested the proPriety of
adjourning until the following evening,
so that the joint committees might re-
port. The chairman of the council con-
CURED in this suggestion.
Alderman Dent moved to adjourn un-
til three o'clock in the afternoon. The
motion failed for want of a second.
Alderman Robbins moved to adjourn
until seven o'clock the following even
ing, and that the joint committees on
salaries and official bonds be instructed
to report. The motion was adopted.