Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-16


Local POLITIcs. OPPosIrIox MEETINGS.
Fourth Ward la pursuance of call for meet
Ing Of the citizens Of the Fourth ard opposed q
the present municipal administration, at Temper
ance Hall last night for the purpose Of selecting
candidate for the mayoralty at the approac hin
June election, large number Of citizens assem-
bled at the place desi grated DR. T. G. Claytor
called the meeting to order and nominated Mr.
Robert Fenwiek, Of the firm Of Mu & Co. for
chairman; and ne was unanimously elected to
that position
Mr.. Fenwick, on taking the chair, made a
handsome speec b, thanking the MEETING for the
compliment conferred upon him, and stated the
object of the meeting
MT r. G.. Eckloff nominated MIR VIM T. Knott
Tor secretary and be also unanimously cleo ted
Mr.. Clayton then referred 10 the object of the
meeting. urged at length the necessity of change
In the municipal administration, and closed by
nominating Mr. Richard Wallach as candidate
for Mayor at the ensuing June election rim.
mense applause and three cheers for the NOM
On motion of Mr. John D. Lakeman. the nom.
ination was made unanimous By acclanaton
The Chair then appointed committee of three
consisting OF MeSsTs II. g. CLAYTON, E. C. Eek
ION, aud VIM Dcuglas. TO wait upon Mr. Wal
ZACH, in conjunction with committees from other
Wards. and inform him Of his nomination.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
FThh Ward.-A meeting of citizens of the Fifth
w ard opposed to the reelection of Jas G. Berret
TO the Mayoralty was held at the stenben Han
(Old Railroad Depot) last night, for the purpose
nf selecting committee 10 act in conjunction
win other similar committees in placing before
the citizens candidate for Mayor in opposition
to the present nominee. The attendance was
numerous.
On motion, Col. T. B. r obey was called to the
Chair, and f.. q Handy elected Secretary
The President thanked the meeting in happv
manner for the compliment It had rendered him
In selecting him to preside. The speaker was a
SomParaflTe stranger, yet the friends had taken
him IN He would, however, say that he was a
citizen and voter in the Fifth Ward The
present Is an important time in this city, as well
aS throng oout our common country. Acontest is
pending IN which the interests and safety of the
people are at stake, and Ii behooves every man
who loves his country TO rise ND In his strength
and show che present rotten municipal dynasty
who go for making the rich richer and the moo,
poorer, that they are on dangerous gTonnd: thst
their reign is well nigh concluded IApplause
6eIe, IN thls city, we want an opposition candi-
uate ior Mayor one who will carry the banner Of
tne Constitution safely through the fyht and IRE.
serve ~ intact in all times Of hazard I'VE want
Mayor who will institute proper measures In
I bsl to our city Improvements, our city
foitce Target Company, and sundry other mat
tiers of some importance to our welfare as a mn
nieipality.
The following preamble and resolutions wer,
offered for consideration:
Whereas IL being the opinIon of the ciiizens n,
tne Flfth Wafd that a change in our municipal
anairs Is actually necessary for the welfare and
prosperity OF Its citizens; and whereas popular
feeling point To Richard Wallach as our sta ndard
bearer In the coming contest as the only man who
can unite a unit all the opposition. therefor,
we would respectfully recommend him for the
Mayoralty. ~
Rs'oIrsd, That we pledge to Richard wallact
our undivided support, and that we shall use ali
honorable means to secure his election
A1d Dc "JETtAsr rsSoIred, That committee Of
hve be appointed to meet similar committees OF
the other wards 10 notify Mr.. Wallach Of his nom
ination. '''
The resolutions were received with loud an.
piause, and were enthusiastically and unani.
mously adopted
The committee called for bythe resolutions wa.
then nominated and elected, as follows:-D. Con.
nelly, Wm Hamilton, VIM. Lusby, :. Cook, aud
On motion, the Chair was added to the com.
mittee
stirring speech was made by Mr. Harris. in
which the friends Of the Union party were en-
Outraged to work hard and spare no honorable
effort TO insure success.
Sirth Ward In pursuance of a polished call.
inviting all those in the Sixth Ward opposed IN
the reelection Of Mayor Berrei, to meet at odd
Fellows Hall. quite large number of persons
assembled at the hour specified and much entbn.
siasm was manifested.
On motion. Mr.. George Collard was called to
the chair, and Mr. VIM. Dixon appointed Score
The Chair having stated the object Of the meet
ing
Mr.. James Little moved that committee O:
three be appointed to draft resolutions express We
Of the sense Of the meeting.
The motion being agreed to. a committee was
appointed, when after conference of few
minutes, they reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted
RsSoivsd. That Richard Wallach be- and he Is
hereby declared TO be the choice of this meeting
as the OPPOSITE on candidate for the Office of Mayor
Of the city, and that we will all fair and hon
ora5le means to secure his election.
RssOirsd, further, That a committee of three be
appointed To inform Mr. Wallach of the action OF
this meeting; and that said committee be appoint.
ed by the Chair.
In accordance with the latter clause of the reso-
buttons, the Chair appointed Mr.. VIM Dixon Or
C w. Davis, and Jas. Little. to constitute a com.
mittee to confer with the committees selected in
the other Wards to wait upon Mr. Wallach, and
inform him OF his nomination.
On motion the meeting adjourned, with three
hearty cheers for Wallacb.
TIE LEVY CoURT met on Monday last Pres