Huntsville gazette., 1882-03-18
Opening Skirnlish.
Somewhat Of a Bull Run.
The Ball set in Motion.


lay night last, at the Courthouse =
There was quite fair crowd in num-
'ers, thoroughly mixed in shades Of
opinion and shades Of skin, in fact
a miscellaneous gathering. There
were men teeth and toe nail,' for
Mayor White, and the present Board,
whole hog or none, men equally strong
for clear sweep, and men occupying
all the ground between the two ex-
trelnes.
The Gazette representative was
much perplexed from the appearance
Of the assembly as to whose OK was in
danger of being gored. Being con-
vinced, however, from the prevalent
good humor, that there was no imme-
d;ate danger Of personal violence, be
even ventured to deposit himself in
the midst of the contending elements.
A ready citizen rather nonplused the
doughty Dave Wilson by having him
nominated and elected Chairman
even while he (Wilson) after call
ing the meeting to order was in the
act of nominating Mr.. Jarrett Rich
ardson to that position. Several gen.
tlemen declining the nominations as
Secretary, Chas. Hend!ey Jr, being
requested to act. stated that he had
no objection providing his services
should be accepted with the under
standing that he was not to be consid-
sidered to be committed to the objects
Of the meeting, on which subject he
was not posted.
The chairman stated that the meet
ing was called to consider matters in
reference to the approa ching city elec-
tion, that a desire was abroad tor a
change of the membership of the
Board of Alderman; the affairs of the
city not being as well taken care Of as
was expected by the citizens, taxes
being raised and other measures a.
dopted which created dissatisfaction
1t vas the purpose to place a ticket
in the field containing satisfactory
set of Aldermen, leaving every citi-
zen free to vote for Mayor Whites
reelection. Nathan Meeks arose to
refute the Chairman's statement in
regards to take, saying that his taxes
weae less this year than ever. Anoth
er speaker thought that those want
ing change and opposed to this ad :
ministration, should not
Steal its Thunder
by placing Mayor White at the head
of their ticket, but should set up 8
candidate Of their own for Mayor.
After further discussion of the man
ifesto of the Chairman, that officer
sent to the Secretary to be read, the
following proposed ticket, the reading
of which renewed the animated dis
cussion.
1st. ward, Meyer B. Wise, Jno.
L. Rison. End ward, James Conway,
G.. w. Warwick. 3rd. ward, S. j.
Mayhew, J. w. Townsend. 4th. ward
d. 5. Brandon and j. H. Ewing.
Messrs. Hill. Pentecost, Martin and
others addressed the meeting on the
fitness Of the selection of some OF the
proposed candidates.
MIR. Jarrett Richardson proposed q
third colored Alderman.
Andy Slsdge spoke a parable. con-
cluding with a motion to ADJOURN
which ae precipitatedly did himself
without awaiting results.
Henderson Hill, came forward in a
vigorous speech severely crltlclzlng
the course of the meeting, and denoun
cling the action Of dropping the name
Of Aid Nelson Hendley from the ticket.
Prof. D s. Brandon hoped that
the motion to restore Aid. Hendley's
name would prevail, as he was reluc-
tant to allow the use of bis name III a
manner which seemingly reflected on
the record of a faithful officer.
A part ofthe audience now became
clamorous for adjournment.
No agreement being made as to a
time for holding another meeting af-