The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-02

the sum Of 3, 500. The bond having been
approved he took bis sest at the Clerks
desk and Mr., Walter retired.
Mr.. L. W. Stevens, Street Commissioner
elect, then presented his bond in the
penal sum Of $1,000 with John Weisner
and Wm, Carney as sureties. The bond
was approved and Mr.. Stevens sworn in.
Mr.. HildTeth again eIhoLted the mem
teEs who had not qualified to come Tor
ward and be sworn in, upon which Dir.
Kimberly very warmly inveighed against
infiicting humiliation OF this kind npon
his Colleagues who had already been
qualified twice.,
prescribing the manner in which the
members elect are to be qualified.
Mr., Kimberly-"They were qualified 70
all intents and purposes, and their oaths
are in harmony with the State statutes,
and are just as binding as any oaths can
be-"
Mr.. Eildreth-"Ars there any other
bonds to be approvedF
The bonds Of Joseph Forsythe, in s.:
900, as Wharf Master.eleCt, with Samue!
Kugleu as boRdsman, was presen' ed and
approved, and Mr.. Forsythe sworn IN.
james Riddle, Superintendent OF the
Water Works, appeared with A, B. Ca!d.
well and Alex. Morrison as hondsmen,and
his bond having been approved, he was
The certificate Of q. h. Pendleton the
Notary Public who had administered the
o0ths Of office to A. ]. Sweeney, John s.
Robinson, James McGranahan, J. IT,
Hoffman, Jr., ]. Q. Baker, P. /. Kimberly
]. N. Houston, g. L. Davis, James Com.
meriord, NJ. Grogan, Porter Smith and
Steven Clark was then read
On motion OF Mr.. Cunning the certlh'
cate was received as evidence OF the quail
iications OF those members mentioned,
with the exception Of A. j. Sweeney,
whose name was stricken of. The mem
beers were then received and recognised BY
the Chair.
gentlemen whether they take part or
not"
The Chair: "Certainly,"
As a committee to examine into the
merits OF the Sweeney. HaoeEtield election
case, MessIs. Wingerter, Prince and Baker
were appointed,
Mr. Haberfeld's communication in re-
gard to the matter was then read. This
communication has already been printed
in this paper, IS it formed part Of last
Saturdays proceedings.
Mr.. Kimberly moved to refer the doCu-
ment to the Committee on E.ectiOne, but
Withdrew his motion when he was in.
formed that each branch decided upon the
qualifications OF its own members. The
paper Was then given to the Special Com
mittee,
Mr., Prince moved "that this branch do
now proceed to the election Of o perma'
nent president"
Mr.. LaughIin, in very short, but ex'
tremely graceful little speech, named Mr..
n. b. Scott for President,
Mr.. Baker named Mr.. Kimberly as q
gentleman well versed in city affairs, and
especially Council affairs, parliamentary
laws, &c,
The roll was then called, and the follow
ing gentlemen voted Tor Mr.. Scott; Bur.
datts, Laughlin, Walters, Wingerter, Hal
Ter, Kimberly, Dunning, Hildreth, Prince,
Steele, Walerhouse, SChockey, EChstruth.
For Mr.. Kimberly: Messrs, Robinson,
MCGranahan, Scott, Houston, Baker,
Davis, Commeriord, Hoffman, Smith,
Grogan and Clark.
Messrs. Laughlin and Dunning were
appointed to escOTt the newly elected
President 10 the Chair. Before they could
perform that office, however, Messrs. +.
G. CraCrsit, Boring, Wilson, Simpson,
Criswell and Hals.ead appeared from the
First B ranch and, through Mr.. CraCrRtt,
announced that that branch was organ.
lied and ready to proceed TO business
Mr.. Hildreth, who was in the chair, de.
sired the gentleman to notify the First
Branch that the Second Branch had been
in session for some two hours and was
ready to transact whatever business was
brought before II.
Mr.. Halter moved that a committee OF
ak be appointed to wait on the First
Branch and notify that body that the Sec.
ond Branch was In order and ready 10 pro-
coed to business,
Mr.. Cracratt, oil the First Branch,
was under the impression that the com.
mittee had not been respectfully received
by President Hildreth, and said:
"That would be at least respectful" and
with bow ofiretfable grace he departed
closely followed by Captain Boring and at
greater distance by the other members
OF his committee, he strobe out OF the
Chamber.
Messrs. Halter, Baker, sChockey, Kim.
berly, LaughIin and Dunning were then
appointed to wait on the First Branch nnd
notify that body that this Branch was in
order and ready for business.
Mr.. Scott was then escorted to the chair
by Messrs. Langhlin and Dunning, when
Mr.. Laughlin introduced him to the
Branch.
Mr. Scott said he was obliged for the
honor, and that he would try TO perform
his duties In IAN impartial manner, and
asked the members to assist him In the
discharge OF his duties.
Mr.. Wilson appeared from the First
Branch with the bonds OF the city officers,
(which the First Branch returns as iniOr.
NAL, az they had not been endorsed by
the City Solicitor" A little delay then
took place until the arrival Of Mr.. Erskine,
who endorsed the bonds, alter which
business was resumed.
Messrs. Laughlin, Wingerter and Kim.
berly were appointed to consult with the
Mayor and three members from the First
Branch in regard 10 the matter Of Joint
Committees.
Mr.. Robinson wanted the First ward
election contest hurried up "in order that
that ward may be fully represented In this
Council"
Adjourned to meet Friday night
FIRST BRANCH,
This branch was not called 10 order
until after o'clock. NIayor.elect Egerler
was about 10 ascend the throne and com.
nand silence, when It was suggested that
IS his bond was not approved he was not
qualified to assume his official duties.
The desutory discussion OF the members
partook Of the nature Of the Equabbling Of
out Of which the reporter res.
Cued from oblivion the argument that
seemed 10 have the strongest and most
numerous adherents, that as tho Second
Branch was not properly organized
they could not, Of course, pass
upon the bonds OF the officers elect, there.