Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08
GEORGETOWN.
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| 6RORsETowN, August s, 1850.
At meeting of the Georgetown Bell and Ev-
erctt association last evening, the attendance
dent Mr. Msgruder) stated that the first business
| IN order would be a report from the COMMITTEES Of
| i've, appointed at the last meeting. TO make ar
engagements for attending the mass meeting in
| Washington.
Mr.. Tennev, chairman. made a report from the
committee, stating that withers full brass band
nad been engaged, that trsnspare1cies were being
prepared, that Mr.. Larman would attach two large
bells and some smaller ones TO hose carriage 10
go in the rear Of the procession that the old whig
| banner OF $40, and national flag would be
carried, and that the omnibusses would run up 90
| twelve O'Clock at night for the accommodation Il
| those remaining in Washington until late hour
No action being necessary on this report the pres
dent stated the next business In order 10 be report
from the committee of three appointed to dan
| constitution.
Mr. Brenmer, from the committee. presented a
| written constitution. The first article designa-
| ting the association rs the Georgetown Bell ard
Everett Association, and the second, declaring as
the political principles Of the association the plat
form OF the Constitutional Union party, namely
| the Constitution Of the country the Union Of the
| states and the enforcement OF the laws Were
| adopted unanimously.
Mr. Magruder thought it best to stop there; the
| two articles adopted Were constitution enough
| and platform enough
| The next article was read, declaring any men,
Der Of the democratic party not competent to be
member OF this association
Mr.. Magruder thought the article was super
huous no man could De a member Of both at the
| same time.
Mr. Bremmer characterized the democratic
party as a disuniOn party
Mr.. King thought the article entirely out Of
place, and useless
On the question of the adoption Of the article il
was voted down without dissentient voice
For the next article Mr. Bremmer offered a sub
stitute, declaring attachment to the country, its
constitution and laws &c. which was unani-
| mousy adopted, making the third
Ihe next article, pledging members not to sup
port democrats for office unless recognized at a
meeting Of this association, read
Mr.. Tenney would vote for it, There were
| some good democrats who were Union men,
though they were few and far between
Mr. Ming thought the article rather too binding
too much like modern democracy. He hoped
the association would have nothing 90 do with
10 al politics This organization was for national
and not municipal affairs, and the proposed ar
| ticle would do more harm than good.
Mr.. Magruder spoke with great eloquence and
ar .icle.
Mr.. Tenney replied, defending il in an able
manner, but thought IL il interfered with the bar
mony of the meeting, il bad better be left out
The objectionable article withdrawn
The next three articles in relation 90 officers of
the association, applications for membership,
and changes Of the constitution, were severaliy
adopted
Mr.. King thought it would be well to have
| financial article.
Mr.. Tenney said it had been thought of. but
might come In as bylaw.
The president read the constitution as adopted,
ana large majority Of those present came forward
While this was being done Mr. Tenney rose
ana SAID that, some members OF tue Democrat c
association bad made objections to his remarks al
tue last meeting He wished now to state that the
Democratic party had applied in writing for the
Use Of the Council Chamber He himself had
applied TO the President Of the Board of Common |
Council for permission TO hold Bell and Everett
meeting in the Chamber, and Mr.. Pickrell, the
President had agreed TO give the use Of the room
Tor that purpose. One other remark Of his was |
objected to- namely that the Democratic associa-
ton was too poor TO pay for a room. He had the
evidence out Of their own mouths Members of |
the association had told him that they could not |
raise money enough, butthey finally did, and gave
the room up and applied for the use Of the Coun-
Gil Chamber. He would give the names of those
members who told him so, if il became necessary.
He then read the news from Missouri and Ken
lucky, and three cheers were given for General
Leslie Coombs
The president stated that he would like them
TO meet in front of the Town Hall punctually at
seven O'Clock, tomorrOw evening, so as TO Join
the First Ward Association Of Washington in due
time.
After some remarks from Mr.. Tsnney. the asso-
citation adjourned, with the understanding that
the next meeting be held on Thursday week
In reference to the remarks made bV Mr. Fenney
at the meeting on Thursday night last the Pres-
dent of the Democratic Association desires me to
state that, so far from the association being dis
solved, II was never in so fourishing condition
as at present or better prepared for active service
that they have not yet used the Cou Gil Chamb
aud gas Of the town, nor likely so TO do ana
that the association does not owe dollar to anv
one.
The Potomac Light Infantry Were drilling last
night, and as usual attracted much attention az
they marched through our streets We Yesterday
examined one Of the neat and zOu-z oE- loo king
fatigue caps ordered by the corps, and think It's
adoption is an evidence Of good taste the part
of the members.
There seems to be partial revival Of trade
mere, ana our wherves now generally present an
animated appearance. There is usually small
fleet taking In coal at Rays dock, and at every
hour in the day the tug boats may be seen with
one, two, or three outward-bou schooners n
tow, all heavily laden with black diamonds
Good wheat may be quoted at 81 40 per bushel.