Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20


LICE TARGET COMPANY" DRILLING AS Po1Ir,
CANs-Last evening, an adjourned meeting O,
ne Democratic and Anti-Know Nothing voters OF
the seventh Ward, was held at Potomac Hall
ana the room was crowded
Dr. Morgan. the former chairman erpresxino
himself as no longer DESTROYS Of occupying that
position. Col w g. Flood was chosen to preside
After thanking those present for the honor which
ne felt had been conferred upon him, by selecting
MIN as the presiding officer, he expressed the hope
that they would extend their sympathy to him
"blIe Ing as such, and should occasion requir
~; assist him In the performance of bis duties
Vie urged gentlemen not to allow their feelings to
get the sway over their better judgment: nor to
permit their preferences and zeal for particular
Candidates to I'LL the respective offices of CITY,
so control their action to cause them TO act in
any other than quiet, impartial, and orderly
manner. IAppause.
II had been their custom, he remarked, for every
gentleman to come forward after the nomisa tons
had been made and des gnate for whom he voted Inv
placing specified mark opposite the name. That
course would be adopted at that time unless
however, would take the responsibility of mr.
sain- that course for the purpose Of facilitating
th- proceedings Of the meeting, and enabling
them tn get through at ali early hour.
Mr. Geo. Espey.-I move sir, that this MEETING
nov proceed to elect i've delegates by ballot
The Chair (disregarding the motion ]-Nomi-
Mr. leatman.-I beg leave, Mr. President, to
submit the following nominations-J E. John.
son, H. A: Clarke, X Cleary III Dudley j. c.
Cook This was understood to be the Berret
ticket
Mr.. Hollohan then nominated the following
Gentlemen, understood to be Magruder men: +
Espy
Mr.. George Espy-I renew the motion, made
some time since, that this vote be taken by ballet
lCrles Of mo, nO;'' '.I'I be id if YOU do',l
The Chairman. preserve order if
you phrase, until the Chair can state the question
Fne Sentleman's motion will be in order, if there
are no other nominations to be made.
A Voice-Mr. Chairman, there other nomi-
nations to be made. nominate Mr.. Hope.
Mr. Tucker i wish TO nominate d gentleman
who opposes the discharge of citizens who work
streets at 81 day, and vet who employ
Ines at 81 day for doing nothing. He opposes
a Voice, (Berret side MIR. President I OBJ
jet to any discussion at all The ONLY business
now before the meeting is the receiving OF nomi-
nations to act as delegates to the City Convention
Inc Chairman The Chair rules that no r.
marks are at this time in order Nominations
are still in order.
MIR. fucker Then, Mr.. Chairman, l nominate
MIR. Glenn. Weeden, ali old Democrat who
though having acted, and efficiently with the
Democratic party for thirty wears, has scarcely
been recognized by those whom he has assisted
In elevating TO political positions If trus. and
honor We nominate him individual who
will favor no Democrat who has partici pated-
Voice, (Berrct side MIR. Chairman, object
tn the gentleman proceeding, nothing is now
IL order but the nomination of delepates
Several Voices, (Berret side. $50 dol He is
endeavoring II create division OF our side
lions to be made
Voice. move the nominations be closed.
I'll A Clark, dumping up on a box behind the
chairman, with his head a little elevated above
tina; OF the dspassionate Flood, chairman as
though wishing to reverse the advise usually
given to children by their dotng parents, that
they should 'be seen but not heard - IL DroDose
Mr.. Chairman, that we proceed to
Nh. j. Il BradleY.-We have learned which,
Mr. CLARK call the gentleman to order.
am speaking.
MIR. Bradley will let you know that ! am not
10 be called to order
The Chairman, Fearful Of the result )-Gentle-
men II you Will stop one moment will decide
Mr.. Bradley-You can't put down Democrats
IN this association.
4 vOice-Mr. Chairman, debate Is ont of order
is long
Mr.. Grammer-Mr. Chairman, I move to Law
the motion to vote by ballot OH the table. E. Sec
Ond the notion Question -, Question WI
vision.
A disturbance here took place, the precise
nature of which we were unable to ascertain I
Mr.. Bradley, (excitedly MIR Berrett can't
carry everything, though he has sent such a large
squad OF his police force over here.
The Chalrman.-G entlemen will you Dlease
come to order am waiting now for YOU to get
YOUR ebulition of
a Voice.-Yes, order we must have.
The Chairman.-Thr question before the meet
ing is to lay the motion to vote by ballot on the
table. " VIZ
Mr.: Bradley.-UPon that question l call for
division.
Voice The hell you do.
The Chairman-l hope the gentleman will not
press his call for division every one present will
see the extreme difficulty in taking a division
when the hall is SO very much crowded.
MIR. Bradley.-We desire nothing else than
TO have a fair expression of opinion.
MIR. GranInar.-I insist upon the question beino
taken on my motion to lay on the table
Nolce.-Mr. President ought not to take
the question by division; because there are some
men here who will 20 through twice or mere:
and it can't be helped. We can't in that way have
fair vote.
The Chairman hope not
Unia ell
who would do it; who would even sacrifice their
oath.
Mr.. Lanahan Mr.. Chairman, the proper way
10 proceed is to vote for delegates by ballot: and
insist that is the only Legitimate way to vote in
such Il case.
The Chsirman.-But sir, you know can't re
fuse TO entertain a motion to lay motion to vote
IN that way on the table. Every gentleman has
the right to make such motion. [''Question,"
question
Mr.. Hollanan Il move this meeting adjourn to
NEE: at Island Hall next Thursday night IAp-
plause, question question
The question being taken, the motion was dis
agreed TO.
MIR. Bradley Il call for tellers on the division
Mr. Clark Put the question You can't take
II in that way, MIR. Brad o.
Mr. Bradley If we can't vote by ballot. we
ballot. y
The Chairman.-The question properly before
,he neeuns is upon laying the motion to vote by
Mr. Bradley.-Upon that question | call for
tellers
The Chairman-Gentlemen, it is impossible in
the crowded state of the Hall to take the vote by
tellers.
Mr. Hollahan-well then adjourn.
The Chairman.-Yes, but hold oh. The only
way in which that vote can be taken by tellers
will be for those acting in that capacity, to stand
at the door, then, let those who vote in the affirm
alive pass out; and then the same with those who
vote IN the negative.
Voice Il object to anything like that
Voice, (Berret side u move the vote be
taken rird rOcs.
Mr. [. Espey.-I move that we ad journ for the
purpose Of holding primary election for dele
gates at Island Hall on Monday
Voice.-That's it.
Mr.. bradley Considerably exasperated )-Old
Line Wings never shall rule the Democrats Of tie
Seventh Ward. IApplause
MIR Abner Clarke know every man that
Mr. Bradley.-Ies, sir; you come here with
your hcket-you Old l.iae Whigs-come here
and endorse a man who repudiated the name of
the Democracy
The question recurs upon the melton of Mr.
Espey to hold primary election on Monday
Mr.. James E. Johnson move to lay that mo-
ton the table
MIR. Bradley You sLanf vote here To ,cht