The Morning herald., 1878-07-29


Early In the evening, shortly after the
polls closed, the reporters and o number Of
others gathered ip the room of the Repub-
lican Executive Committee In the third
story of Rumrord's building, at 404 Market
street, and quietly proceeded to receive the
results In the different wards as they came
in. The returns came In quite rapidly and
Gallagher's election was conceded by all by
the time two-thirds Of the wards had been
heard from % he had q majority which
could not be beaten by the returns from
those yet to be heard from. - .
By $50 o'clock sll the wards had been
heard from, and upon the result being com
municased to the crowd (Which by that
time filed the room) thrse cheers were
given for the successful candidate. It was
then moved that Q committee of three be
appointed to wait on the Captain and bring
him to the room. An amendment was
made to this, and carried, that the whole
audience adjourn to the Office of the Water
Department where be could be found. The
amendment was carried and the whole
meeting adjourned and passed pellmell
down stairs and up Market street in q
struggling procession. The Captain was
found sitting In his Office, surrounded by q
few of his stsunchest supporters. He had
been notified before hand, and his good
natured face wore q smile which comes
from the consciousness of having everything
lively.
He was Internationally and perfectly
happy, even the wrinkles around his mouth
denoted this, 'sand his little round belly
shook when he laughed like bowl full Of
jelley." ~.
Mr.. A. Brack Starr, Chairman of the
Executive Committee, called Justly for
three cheers and essayed to spring upon the
table. In doing so he lost hts balance and
rolled over on his back with his slight legs
sticking up in the air; and by the time he
recovered equilibrium the cheers had been
given with q will. The little black and tan
terrier that stays around the Office was un-
used to such demonstrations. and run
around the room barking furiously. AS
soon as, the excitement had Subsided the
Captains face was seen by close observers
to 60 suddenly behind his bandanns while,
he wiped away two big tears, and then In s
voice husky with feeling be exclaimed ;.sss
thank you for your help. boys; try andsdo
better In September"
, sPEECHEs AND HAPPINESS.
The Captain was then escorted to the
room of the Executive Committee, where
Mr.. q. G. Conrad was called to the chair,
after which the Secretary read the result.
Mr.. IA. @. Conrad spoke as follows: E
The candidate you have chosen for Mayor
to-day Is as good one as could be selected,
and the Republican party of Wilmington
has good reason to be Iroud of the man IL
has nominated. believe he has been select
ed by as fair an election as could be held :
"a voice-"Thar war no fair domination In
the Eighth WArd.") We congratulate the
Captain and should give him our support.
He is one that is sure to be elected, and i
am confident the party will give him it's
full assistance. If it does, then with the
Democratic votes the Captain can control II
know he will be elected by large majority.
After speaking of the popularity and ability
of the candidate, Mr.. Conrad introduced the
Captain who was received with cheers.
He began by stating that he wasn't much
of speechmaker, but he had q few plain
facts to tell the people. never sought tie
nomination It was not until 1t was pressed
on me that accepted It. Born, raised, ea-
pcated, and apprenticed here where T have
years Ggo worked journey work, I feel nv
Interests connected with your interests, add
Ipropose to look after them If elected. All
the votes received came. to me without