Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-15

Joint resolution from the Board of Aldermen,
anLnotslng the pure base Of oU0 feet of six-inch
"ase1 pipe, seferred to drainage committee.
Local PoLTTIcs-OPPosIrIoS MEETINGS Sec
oaa baTd "A meeting Of the citizens of the Second
ward opposed to the present municipal admins
tratlon was held at the hall In the old Union
buildings last night. The attendance was nu-
The meeting was called 10 order, and, on mo-
ton, ! X Barr, Esq, was unanimously elected
chairman, and F. Miller was appointed secretary.
Mr.: Shedd stated the object of the call, which
relation to the present municipal dynasty, and To
select delegates to meet similar delegates from the
DINER wards for the purpose of selecting proper
man 70 run for Mayor In opposition to the regular
nominee. This was no political dodge but a
meeting OF the citizens generally without respect
to party, and all who were opposed to the re-
election OF the regular nominee were invited to
Mr. 3 Dant offered the following preamble
ana resolutlonsi which were promptly seconded
and adopted without discussions
=, nerras IL being the opinion of the citizens of
Nae second w ard that change in our munich pal
affairs is actually necessary for the welfare and
prosperity OF its citizens, and popular feeling
points to Richard Wallach as our standard
bearer In the coming contest, as the only man
VINO can unite as unit all the opposition, there
lore we would, as citizens of the Second Ward
respectfully recommend him for the mayoralty
,,heSotrsd, That we pledge Richard Wallach
oraole means to secure his election.
BE % tHrthsr rssolrsd, That a committee of
three be appointed to meet with similar com
mlttees from other wards to tender Mr.. w allach
the nomination.
Mr. Abbott moved that the chairman be author
lsed, during the present week, TO appoint COM
nee OF twenty to act In references to the interests
OF the opposition in the Second Ward at tn.
coming municipal election.
After consideration, the motion was so mod fled
ds 70 ADMIT OF the committee it called for being
elected al the pending meeting
The Chair announced that he was ready to re
ceive nominations, and accordingly the fofIowInp
named gentlemen were nominated and elected to
act as above stated: Geo. Plant, w III Dcgges
Mm- Rutherford, VIM, Z. shedd, ]. 5. Dant
John Alexander, ] w. Barker, James Ferry. r.
NJ. Downer, Richard Abbott J H. Sessford
Daniel Hardness. John II. Coombs B F. How
ara, VIM DER, Samuel w. Owen, WIN God
daIo sen j. u frere, Josiah Grant, John Fuss
I'm motion, the chairman of the meeting was
added TO the above committee
On motion by Mr.. Sessford the Chair appointed
the committee called for by the above resolutions
Coombs. N
On motion, the committee of twenty was author
lZed to select ward ticket for Councilmen to run
IN opposition to the regular ticket with instruc-
uons To select none but pledged Wallach men
Inc meeting then adjourned
THIRD Ward.-In pursuance of published no
uce, requesting all persons in the Third Ward
opposed TO the reelection of Mayor Berrett 10
assemble at Temperance Hall on last evening, at
sons had assembled ~
The meeting being called TO order on motion
MI. LeInuel Towers was called TO the chair
when, after thanking them for the honor which
had been conferred upon him. he stated that not
having lately attended any of tue political meet
ings In this city, he could not say that he was
altogether conversant with the opinions or feel
inSs OF those present. Understanding, however
that there was but one object in view and that to
endeavor to unite upon some person as a candi-
date for the mayoralty who could rally sufficient
force to defeat the present incumbent, (recently
lGr tal p0sluon,) be would say that
In TINS purpose he heartily concurred. Applause I
lie (alr. Il had the honor of presiding over a
similar meeting two years ago, when Mr. Wal.
lach was nominated. He trusted that this time
tleY would succeed in electing their nominee
With reference TO Mr. WaIIach, he would state
that during a conversation held with that gentle
man just before coming to the meeting upon the
subject, (having heard his name mentioned in
this connection very often throughout the city,)
he MI Wallach) stated 10 him that he was i'm the
hands Of his friends Although not at all desIrous
OF being candidate for the Mayoralty, still from
the pressure upon him, ne was Willing To remain
in the hands of his friends IVocifero1s apnIanse
and cries of Good )" ''Good."1
The meeting was further organized by the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Thos. Rich as Secretary
Mr.. VIM. III. Frdsier then offered the followi NO
preamble and resolutions: which were mani
heard at that time: "e
Where's it being the opinion of the citizens of
tne Ihird Ward that a change in our munich ia |
afdirs is actually necessary for the welfare and
prosperity of its citizens and whereas popular
feeling point to Richard Wallach as our standard
bearer In the coming contests the only man
who can unite as a unit all the opDosition there
fore we would respectfully recommend him for
the Mayoralty.
Rssoired, That we pledge Richard Wallach
our undivided support, and that we will use all
honorable means to secure his election
Aud be q further TeSOirtd, That committee of
three be appointed to meet similar committees of
the other wards to notify Mr.. Wallach of his
nomination
Mr.. WilsOn.-Mr President 1 would like TO
get the sentiment of the meeting on this subject
did not suppose Mr.. Wallach was to be nSmi-
mated here by resolution.
The President THE Chair rerarded tho ,o,o NJ
unanimous In favor of the adoption of the resolu-
ZION. III there was even one DISSENTING voice II
was not heard by the Chair. But as he did not
suppose the friends of Mr. Wallach wished tn
force him upon the meeting at all, in order TO
have fair expression Of opinion, he hoped some
gentleman would move to reconsider the vote
Just had He desired himself TO see unanimity
Mr.. wilson, make such motion MI Pfesi-
dent.
Mr.. Frasier i move to lay that motion on the
table.
Mr. Lsrner; Il hope Mr.. Frasier will not make
a motion to lay on the table. Let's have a fair
shake. IL anybody wishes to speak wby let
them have an opportunity.
The President think myself we might as
"ch ohoiu oh al opportunity 10 De heard. III
gentlemen desire to speak. We want to be unan-
lmouS upon this measure IL possible
The motion TO lay on the table was withdrawn
when the motion TO reconsider was put, but lost
by large vote.
Mr.. Fraser moved that committee of three he
appointed TO confer with the committees from the
other wards.
The motion being agreed to, the Chair appoint.
cd Messrs Charles Stewart, Thomas Rich, and
Martin Hillary.
voice MIR. President was not this meeting
called to nominate members for the Councip
The President-No, sir.
Slr. FTasier.-Mr. President will say that If
gentlemen Will examine the call for this meeting
they will, hnd that it was called solely for the
purpose OF expressing the preference Of this ward
Tor the Mayoralty This Is our legitimate bust
ness ana when we get through with that under
tqe call our functions cease; and, as conceive.
the only business before the meeting is motion
TO adjourn. IL gentlemen present think proper to
call another meeting directly after the adjourn.
ment Of this, to nominate members for the Board
OF Aldermen and Common Council, why. very
WELL but think, sir, we have transacted the
business for which we were called together, we
ought to adjourn. 30. -
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die
ALEXANDRIA MATTERs.-Au the churches IN
Alexandria were well crowded on SUNDAY morn
Ing, and In the afternoon the Union PRAYER Meet
Ing, which was held In the M. E. Church south.
was very nuInerouslv attended, A ba.wv .ho..-o