The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-15
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Who MExTIse.-A numerous assembIage of
the Wings Of Washington convened in the City
Hall last evening. in obedience to public call for
the purpose OF selecting de egates to the Wing
National Convention. which meets in Baltimore
on Wednesday, Tomorrow
On motion, Colonel William w. Seaton was APP
pointed president. and Messrs. Stanislaus Murray
and S. E. Douglass were selected secretaries.
Colonel Seaton, upon taking the chair, said he
was always ready to serve the Wing cause,
however humble position mi ght be assigned him,
bat that he felt proud Of the position to which he
had been chosen. He designated the opposite party
as already marshalled and in the field ready for the
tight; felt assured the representatives of the people
OF the States would give proper consideration to the
counsels of delegates from Washington whose very
position gives them an opportunity Of seeing and
knowing the movements of men and the result of
measures growing out of Legislation and the ad-
ministration of public affairs; and urged upon the
Wings OF Washington the necessity Of watchful.
ness, caution, and a true devotion to principles
J. M. Carlisle, esq, offered the following resolu
tions, which were unanimously adopted
Resolped, That the District of Columbia the off
spring of the Constitution, gives to that sacred in
s'rument the full measure of hlinl devotion and
duty, now and forever.
Resolusd, That the Wing people of Washington,
conscious that the ground they tread is worthy Of
the consecrated name il bears only long it 10
peopled by men who hold TO the Union of the States
as the source and fountain of the blessings of pub
lie order and private right-of liberty and law-of
happiness at home and honor throu bout the world;
and believing that in the principles and policy of
the Wing party, and in the tried patriotism OF its
leaders throughout the world is the best safeguard
OF the Union from domestic discord foreign quar-
rel, do hold firmly to those principles, and will
rally with ardent and united hearts around the
flag fthe Union, 10 whomsoever Of those leaders
may be confded, in the approaching contest.
Resoiued, That we desire TO testify to our breth-
rem throughout the States that the three eminent
candidates who reside among US are seen and
heard in their daily life, as they are seen and heard
afar of through their great actiohs-alikc ami
mated by one common devotion to the Union and
the Constitution; and that invoke upon the
deliberations OF the convention, as the hardin ger
and pledge OF success a spirit of concession and
harmony, which shall take for the basis Of all
action the proud truth that we have but choose
among men whose lives each a glorious war
rant OF his fidelity to the highest trust on earth
Rfsofved That a copy of these resolutions be pre-
sened to the convention by the delegates TO be cbo
sen by the meeting; and that the Wings of Wash
ington, in advance Of the nominal ion do pledge
themselves TO the Wings Of the States to labor in
the good cause, as they have ever done, with zeal
and steadiness which knows no such word fail.
On motion, committee of three from each Ward
appointed, each to designated delegate to the
Wing National Convention.
The committees reported the following names,
First Ward-J. H. McBlair
Second Ward. b. Tate.
Third Ward-J. II. Towers.
Fourth Ward Samuel Bacon
Fifth Ward-Jcre. Hepburn.
Sixth Wards. A. II. McKim
Seventh Ward-John Martin.
On motion, Col w. w. Seaton was by accla-
nation, appointed a delegate to represent the en-
tire city.
During the absence Of the above committee, brief
addresses were made, upon calls, by cx Mayor
LenoI and Samuel Chiffon, esq.
The meeting adjourned sine die.
CRY CoUNorLs-Moyor's Tnaug,ral-In accord
ance with the charter OF washin gton, the two
Boards of the City Councils assembled in their re-
spectvc chambers yesterday morning, at 10
O'Clock, when the following proceedings took
place:
Board If didermen-Tbc members elect were
duly qualified. and all the members OF the old
Board (holdng over) were in attendance.
On motion of Mr.. Magruder. the Board pro-
ceeded TO the election of officers with the following
result:
For President-B. b. French received votes;
John t. Towers, 3; DR.. Magruder, !; and blank, /.
MIR. French was declared duly elected, and upon
taking the chair returned thanks, and invoked the
attention OF members to the growing interests Of
the city
For Vice Presidcnt-Dr. Magruder received 9
votes; J. II. Towers, 2; Silas II. Hill, 2.
So DR.. Magruder was declared elected
On motion of J. T. Towers, +. J. Middleton was
unanimously reelected Clerk; and Jacob Kleber
was appointed Messenger.
After formal interchange OF messages between
the two Boards, the members proceeded to the
chamber Of the Board of Common Council, where,
after the transaction of some formal business the
Mayor elect 81 w. Maury, esq was duly inaugu-
rated; (for more detailed statement Of which
ceremony see below.)
The members, upon returning TO their cham
Der, took up resolution from the other Board,
proposing the appointment Of joint committee Of
the two Boards to attend to the interests and bust
mesa OF Washington before Congress, and appoint
ing. on behalf Of the Board OF Common Council, |
Joseph Bryan, A. w. Miller, j. r.. Barr, and will |
liam Riley.
Mr.. Towers moved the following amendment;
"And that they especially ask attention of the
proper committee of Congress to the reconstruc-
ton OF the Potomac bridge on its present site"
This amendment gave rise 10 a debate, in which
Mossrs. Wilson, Towers Morgan. Hill, MsQru.
der, Thornley,, and Wheeler participated; and il
war finally adopted by the following vote;