Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-05-08


Tue citizens In selecting Democratic and Anti
Ahow Nothing candidate for the Mayoralty al
tne coming municipal election, met for that pur-
pose last night at the Assembly ooms Louisiana
avenue A space in the front Of the hall was
divided OF by placing benches across to prevent
we crowd which II was anticipated would col
Iect, from interfering with the members of the
convention, and behind this barrier Of benches
The outsiders collected, TO the number of three or
Tour hundred, while the delegates occupied the
space allotted TO them within the arena suf-
ncient police force was in attendance to preserve
order, which they did promptly and efficiently
throughout the evening
Mr. w. n Ward having taken the chair and
called the meeting TO order, said:
Gentlemen: AS chairman Of the Fourth Ward
delegation, position which was kindly assigned
me by convention held in the Fourth Ward
beg leave TO call this Convention to order and
shall do so by calling the members by their Names
commencing with the wards in their numerical
First ward-Mr. Random
Mt Robinson of the Third Ward.-Mr Chair
man will state that the delegation from the First
Ward is in the hall below consulting with some
OF those from the Fifth Ward. They will be
here shortly.
The other wards were then called in order
when all the delegates, with one or two excep-
tons. were present.
On the name Of Mr.. Bonows, Of the Third
Ward, being called
Mr.. Holland stated that this gentleman declined
serving and the remaining four delegates, acting
in accordance with former practice in such cases
had substituted the name OF Washington Draine
Seventh Ward-Mr Clark
Mr. Petit bone II protest against the admission
of the Seventh Ward delegation
The Chair.-if the gentleman will wait mo-
ment, we will listen to the protest. We desire
first 10 see who are here
The Chair.-If the delegates from the First
Ward are ready tn answer % their names we will
proceed to call their names
MIR. Parker, standing with the others IF you
VIII give us seat, we are ready to answer TO our
names.
They were All found tn he nr.sont
The Chair.-fhe roll of deleo ates having been
called, and most of them found to be present it ia
for the members of the Convention to irtermne
who they shall have for their presiding officer
MIR. Jackson-Mr. Chairman, l nominate MIR.
James English Of the Fourth Ward ana move
that he be declared President of the meeting
Mr. Oyster.-I believe that there Is a onestion
here sir, as regards the rights of certain delepa-
lions to their seats, and think il would he proDer
before we proceed to effect Permanent organiza-
ton to settle that question. I move, therefore,
that d Committee Oh Credentials be appointed 10
examine the credentials of gentlemen
Inc Chalr.-Gentlemen, you have heard the
motion Of the gentleman. Previous TO putting
the question, however, will
MIR Holland.-I would suggest to my friend
tne proPriety OF hrst enectng an organization,
and then taking up the subject.
Mr.. Coyle.-CertainlY, let's have an organiza-
ton first
The Chairman was about to remark, gen.
tlemen, that previous to the suggestion Of nv
friend from the Fifth Ward, motion had been
made that Mr.. James English be elected as Pres-
dent Of this meeting IL that motion is seconded
why, of course, it prevails.
Mr.: Robinson, of the Fifth Ward, nominated
Mr. 5. Parker, of the First Ward.
Mr. Parker declined
The Chair being about to put the question on
e nomination.
Mr.. Oyster rose to point of order, and desired
to be informed as to which of the two delegations
claiming to represent that ward in the Convention
We're TO be allowed to vote the permanent
organization.
Mr.. Coyle.-Don't let eithsr Of them vote.
nvzfa all fb.fi al \
asked for information
The Chair.-Gentlemen, the vote can be taken
In any way most acceptable TO YOU
Mr.. Coyle-I move to take IL by yeas and pays
leaving out those representing the Seventh Ward
until a permanent organization is had
As Mr. English seemed TO be the choice Of all
Mr. Robinson thought there was no necessity
for calling the yeas and nays, and on his sugges-
ton IL was agreed to vote rira rOes
The vote being taken, Mr.. English was declared
duly elected He was then escorted to the chair,
amidst great applause.
lie then addressed the Convention in few re,-
tinent and well-timed remarks thankinO them
for the honor they had conferred on him in select
Ing him 70 prrside over their deliberations and
returning his grateful acknowledgements Know
ing and sens ply feeling its blities II was
with dithdeucs that he assumed the duties of the
position. voice In the back part of the hall
SPEAK iOuder''1 will send a police officer 10
you, SIR Nevertheless he should endeavor TO dis
charge them faithfully and impartially, relying
confidently upon them to aid and assist him in
preserving Oluer ana decOruul-thdt order and de-
cOrum which was essential on such occasions
After briefly stating the object Of the meeting
he proceeded to defend in a forcible and able
manner, the principles and dogmas of the demo-
cratic party. In conclusion, he said, he INDUCED
the hope that their proceeding would be marked
with great harmony and zeal.
Mr., Holland. in order to perfect our organiza-
ton, move that we now proceed to the election
Of two gentlemen as Secretaries Of the Conven-
tion. / would nominate Mr.. A B. Claxton of
the Second Ward, one Of them.
The motion was agreed to-
Ward
Several other gentlemen were nominated, but
they declining to have their names go before the
Convention
Messrs Boisseau and Claxton were duly elected
Secretaries
Mr.. Oyster moved the appointment of CON-
mittee OF fve on Credentials.
Mr. Holland moved to amend by inserting
three" in place of five"
The Question being taken on the amendment il
was cshcurred in, and the motion, as amended
adopted
The Chair appointed Mr. Oyster of the Fifth
Ward Mr. Ward Of the Fourth, ana Mr. Hol-
land Of the Second.
The Committee then retired; after the lapse of
about three quarters of an hour they returned
MI ward Mr. President, the committee on
credentials beg leave to make the following re-
port The committee present the names of the
following delegates as duly qualified from the
credentials presented to occupy seats in this con-
First Ward, (Magruder )-Messrs b Random
A. Carroll: 5. 5. Parker, .. OHare, and William
Fletcher.
second Ward, (Bayly. )-Messrs. George E. jill
lard, w T.. Stubbs,. A. b. Claxton, 6. Powell
and p. j. Newman
Third Ward ( Berret l-Mcssrs Jas. s. Holland
DR.. J. Borrows, p. Gallant, v. r. Jackson, and
VIM Re ;ker -
Fourth Ward, (Berret. J--sIessrs w. III. Ward,
Jas English, J. r Coyle, Nicholas Drumnond,
and Francis j. Brooks.
Fifth Ward, (anti- Berret )-Messrs. T. III Rob-
inson, is +. Tucker, 6 NJ Oyster, and Geo w.
HitE. (Berret Mr.. ] p. Ennis
Sixth Ward, (Berret. l-Messrs. F. :. Walsh,
J. T Boiseau, Nathan Lewis, l.. A. Tuell, and
=. r. Gates.
Seventh ward.-In this, as in the First Ward
there has never been any other selection of anti
Know Nothing or Democratic delegates than by
an evening meeting; and that at that meeting
without any disturbance, such would prevent
any voter from exercising his right to vote the
following election was made:
Seventh Ward, (Berret )-Messrs. H. A Clark,
J. c. Cook, Reuben ClearY, j. r. Johns son. and
Henry Dudley.
This report, Mr.. President, is signed by J.
Holland and VIM. III. Ward.