The Morning herald., 1878-08-28
THE CITY CAMPAIGN.

oChATS - NUMBER OF STIRRING
Spec HEs-MR. sHARPLEY ON THE La
BoR SOCIALISTS.
The meeting held by the Democrats of the
Second Ward last evening in Capelle's
Building was quite well attended and quite
spirited. Col. B. R. Heisler occupied the
chair ard Fl. G. Turner acted as Secretary.
Mr.. John P. Almond who was presented
on being introduced, expressed satisfaction
in meeting so many of the voters of the
Second, thanked them for their previous
support and asked them to do better on the
Sd of September.
Mr.. Turner reviewed city politics gener-
ally, and comparing the caracters of the
two candidates for Mayor conclusively
showed that Mr.. Almond was the better of
the two.
Mr.. II. R. Pennington next addressed the
meeting. He spoke of the mtsdeeds of the
Republicans In national and local politics,
and prophesied speedy end of the regime Of
that party In Wilmington. The election In
the city is of much Importance as Whining
ton In o measure controls New Castle
county; and this county is one-third of the
State.
Mr.. VIM. n. Quinn, after asserting that
the Democrats of the Second Ward were
loyal, alluded to the bad financial condition
of the city the per centage of taxes had
raised, the City Treasury has been bank
rupt for years and there is an immense
debt.
Mr.. James Fl. Myers followed with a
stirring speech, and Harry Sharpley, Esq.,
was called upon.
Mr.. Sharpley alluded to a speech made
by DR.. Welch last Sunday, which beyond
abusing both parties in the vilest language,
advocated the closing of the banks and the
issuing of greenbanks. With these green
backs all bonds were to be paid off except
bonds held by parties IN other countries,
and these were to be paid off in gold. Some
how they meant to pay all bonds In gold
and silver and still no It with greenbacks,
and this done the bondholder could not get
interest on his greeHbacks and would
throw them into circulation. This party
says to all Democrats: You're liars and
thieves; come and join our noble band"
Mr.. Sharpley was followed by Col. Heisler,
after which the meeting adjourned.
THE REGULAL WEEKLY MEETING OF THE
CITY DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION - MR..
MELLON AND THE JEFFERSON CLUB
MASS MEETING MONDAY NIGHT.
The City Democratic Association held its
regular meeting last evening with President
James H. Myers In the chair.
A letter was read from George N. s.
Nicholson, iEsq., offering to address the
Association on the financial question at
their convenience. OnImotion of John F
IO'Donnell, Mr.. Nicholson was invited tc
carry out his proposition when he could
conveniently do so.
Mr.. W. q. Baugh stated that there had
been some talk of having mass meeting
and asked for information.
tive Committee, stated that the COMMITTEES
had given the idea up as 1t had no funds tx
engage band of music.
Mr.. John Mellon thought this wal
shameful to be out Of funds. He had al.
ways been Democrat and was opposed t,
the Jefferson club because 1t had made al
excursion and did not give the money tt
the party, which was their duty as q part,
club. Considerable discussion arose from
this which was indulged In by Messrs
| Myers, Mellon and others, during which /
was stated that the club had given 500
the part of the proceeds from the excursion
It was finally moved that special com
mittee of three be appointed to secure speak
ers and raise funds to pay the expenses of
mass meeting and the follow COMMITTEES
was named: John II. Mellon, Jas, H
Myers, Merris Taylor.
The meeting adjourned to meet next Fri
day evening.