The Morning herald., 1875-09-09
OLD AND NEW,

ORG ANIZATION OF CITY COUNCILL LAST
EVENING - ELECTION OF CLERK AND
BAILIFF = PRESIDENT LICHTENSTEIN's 8
ADDRESS.
Some time before the six Democratic and
four Republican members holding over,
meandered quietly, but with difficulty to
ther different seats in the Council chamber
pro tenn at Odd Fellows Hall, swelling
jam ofexpectant humanity had gained COM
plete possession of the floor beyond the bar
that separates our city fathers from the
non-elect
The members holding over had taken
their seats at $50, and proceeded to the
organization of the new body.
On motion of Mr.. McIntire, Martin Far
rel was elected chairman, pro tenn. '
On nH.ion of Mr.. Haves,- the following
committec~"5re appointed by the chair to
examine credentials of the members elect
Hayes, McIntire and Downing, which upon
consultation, declared the following men,
bers duly elected:
First Ward, David Ireland Second Ward
R. H.. Taylor Third Ward, Jas. McGliechy:
Fourth Ward, Lewis Paynter Fifth Ward,
DR.. Obed Bailey; Sixth Ward, j. X.
Adome; Seventh Ward, Jno. Jones Eighth
Ward, G. B. Underwood Ninth Ward
Christian Febiger; Tenth Ward, Thomas
Ford. Esq, Henry Publ, on motion of Mr.
McIntire, administered the oath Of Office to
the newly elected President, Lichtensteins
who Immediately occupied the chair, when
the members elect were sworn in. President
Lichtenstein then spoke as follows :T'| 91o
Gentle1aem Of Couneil:-Not until this
evening have had an opportunity Of thank
ing the people of Wilmington for their con
fldence and their support. By strict at
tention to the duties of the office and an
important administration of thcm,- I hope
to convince the whole people that they have
made no mistake, and shall so conduct the
affairs of council, that at the expiration of
my official term, may retain the respect
of my fellow citizens. From members Of
council / must request fOrbearance. /
have not the experience of my
predecessor, but shall leave nothing un-
done to FIJI the position with dignity and
conduct its duties with justice. find upon
inquiry that our city council is invested with
unusual authority, nc check being placed
upon it's power by a second chamber. It
us, then to be. worthy of the
trust with which our legislature has seen fit
to invest us, and to guard carefully the in
terest of the citizens of Wilmington, which
are placed in our hands. ,.. [,..-H .,..al
Personal SANDER and insult should be
carefully excluded from our deliberations,
and it shall be my duty to check any ad-
vances in this direction Immediately. Our
should be characterized by a
high toned and honorable regard for the
lignity of the municipalities which we rep
':sent. It remains for you, gentlemen, to
assist me in preserving such a character
or our body as will obtain and retain the
aspect of the people. .. ,....t ..,,,.g =.
Messrs. Taylor and Johnson, on motion,
we're appointed by the chair to notify the
Mayor elect that they were ready to swear
lin in.
Mr.. Whiteley was escorted in In com t
'any with Mayor Simms, and was duly i
worn. .rr .,,.,.,.,,- oEg' .,uI " 'fuur. +, @
Mr.. Farrell moved that the rules of the Il
ast body be accepted for the present by a
,ouncil. Adopted. II gJ 30 ,7mf 9gw' /
On motion Of Mr.. McIntire, the election of
,lerk was proceeded with, W. II. Lee apd
vm. s. Hayes, being nominated. .1.'
Mr.. Lee on the first ballot received eleven =
otcs, and Mr.. Hayes nine votes, blank, one. U
On motion of Mr.. McMinnamen, the cleo Q
on of Bailiff was proceeded with, with the l
blowing result: Dennis j. Gallagher, a
velye votes; James Lang, eight votes :
lank, one /; Mr.. Gallagher was declared y
lected, and on motion Of Mr.. McIntire, the II
.o officers were sworn in by Esquire Publ, g
At the college grounds yesterday after
OOn the Nentune defeated the Olvmnia r ri