Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-26

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little after the manner Of the Dem Jack Aw,n'
know 10 well, sir that collision OF intellect Il
40 apt to strike re as collision Of hnt and STEEL
that should much have preferred the call for
the previous question to have been put and car
fied. D4sepssions are always dangerous In such
large sssemblages as this
Mr.. n. then briefly stated his reasons for offer.
ing the resoiunons, his principal one being that
they would be more apt TO be acquainted with the
character Of the individual living In their ward
than those residing In other sections IF the city
He thought IL well to establish such associations,
other ofacersmight be shared among the ambitious
ones, a. there Were not positions Sufficient In the
present Association for this purpose. He hoped
there was no jealousy on the part of any lest gen
tlemen should cross their path. Any attempt to
crush out these associations would only recoil
upon those who attempted It,
Mr. Deeble-Mr. President, hope I will not
De understood a wishing to crush out any such
association. am In favor Of such; but say the
adoption Of such resolution as that offered by the
gentleman would In my opinion be a violation Of
the constitution. That Is the reason opposed It..
~ you want 70 pas such resolution, repeal that
Mr.. Clephane--Mr. President, would state
that have no objection to the formation Of ward
associations. For one, am rejoiced to see the
republics party In the Federal Metropolis be-
coming 90 numerous and so powerful as to be able
to organize such clubs. But, gentlemen, we have
an association here-the stparent association IL
you please Now, IL the republicans in the va
they have right, and they ought to do so; but
should these organizations have the privilege of
debating to u az TO what individuals we shall or
shall not admit as members Of our organization
I"No. mol Ii In but right and proper that
they should have supreme control over their own
particular club, and admit whomsoever they see
proper, even though such persons may have no
Sonneen non witn the parent association:n but
most important power-the selection of its own
memoers-to an auxiliary club. Once given
away, gentlemen, 1t can never be reclaimed. To
have the great leading organization dictated to
by such associations In the discharge of this ost
important branch Of its power, ( think would
be somewhat humiliatiDg. l''Thats it," and ap-
Plause We are separate and distinct organi-
zaton, and IL the various wards think proper to
organize clubs they act a kind of auxiliary, If
you please, to this association, or act az indie
dependent clubs. (''Thats the idea.nl
In regard to the Georgetown association we
recognized 1t as an auxiliary organization, and are
glad to hail II as such; and glad to hail the ward
clubs In every ward of this city. But let these
wards act as independent associations with regard
to their own members but not require us to refer
all applications from that particular ward to them
for them to say whether they shall be admitted
into this central organization. t''That's So" and
applause
such resolution, for It would be in direct viola.
ton of that instrument and the first article of your
bylaws. IL you wish to effect the passage Of such
a resolution, why at least do II In proper FORM
laws this evening, and then action can be had on
1t at the next meeting l trust, however, that
members will see the Improperly Of the adoption
OF such resolution and not insist upon thrusting
that In here, which will have a tendency to dis
turb the harmony which has heretofore character.
lied all our deliberations. Loud applause |
am not Induced in my opposition to this measure
oy any feelings OF luminosity or personal revenge
towards any gentleman, or TO their associations;
but on the contrary, am particularly gratifed TO
witness their organizations.
am gratifed to behold such large numbers of
our American friends uniting with US; / am
pleased to see those who were lately identified SO
earnestly with the Bell and Everett party. under
The belief that they pursu the right course
and carryihg.eut their principles, like sensible
persons forsaking that standard when they found
they were about to be sold out to the democratic
party, and sled like sheep to the slaughter
Loud and prolonged applause. tell you, gen.
tlemen this cause Is progressive. It is taking
hold "f the minds Of the people. Objection has
been made here tonight TO gentlemen because but
short while ago they denounced us as black
republicans. There are some In this room who
ne oI n not to
have since seen the error of their way and be-
come converted; and have now come fully to un-
derstand that this party is the workingman's
friend. Great applause
Member from the Sixth ward.-f call the
gentleman TO order; he Is not combining himself to
the question. lCIies Of $50 on 20 $50 on!"l
VOice.-Mr. Chairman was in order when
The Vice President.NFhe call was in order
but was superseded by motion to lay the whole
question on the table. ...
VOice.-The previous question Is In order;
that motion was Withdrawn
he Moser.-Only for a specified time.
Several Voices.-Go on, Clephdne.
The Vice Presdent.-The gentleman will pro-
coed.
Mr.. Clephane. my speaking has
been objected to- because the previous question 1t
Is said, has been called 1 am mnch obliged to
gentlemen for their willingness to hear me, but
could not justify myself in speaking when some
gentlemen so strennously object, ON the ground
Of being out Of Lrder.
The Vice President The Chair rules the gen.
ueman TO be perfectly in order
Several Voices.-Go on. Go on.
SIR. Clephane .--There is one gentleman obi ects
so earnestly, and must therefore decline pro-
ceeding further.
the motion to lay the subject Of the resolution on
the table
Mr. Decide inquired IL the resolution were
adopted, IL the recommendation Of or objection
to any member by any particular association
would be final.
The Chair stated 1t would not-merely advisa-
tory.
Mr. wilson, desire to state that there is
gentleman present tonight who has made the
assertion that II was given ont In the association
of the Fifth and Sixth WARDS that we were coming
here tonight determined to push this resol ution
through at all hazards. pronounce the charge
TO be false. RI --.-.
member near the Presidents table--Mr.
president suppose the gentleman refers to me-
Now will say TO that gentleman that person
informed me (for was not at the meeting) that
II was there given out that the members intended
to come here tonight with the determination to
pass some resolution, the nature Of which didn't
ascertain
MIR. Wilson.--Mr. President, that In entirely
different statement from what understood the
gentleman had made here this evening.
The Vice President The Chair thinks that IL
wholly imnateriai.
After little diminishing as to the best mode Of
getting at the sentiment Of the Association with
regard to this resolution. the motion to lay the
whole subject on the table was finally passed by
a large vote. 10 -
MIR. Clephane II will suggest to the Associ.
alton. (''Ofder, order'h "Go on; go on.n)
was about to suggest to the Association that when
4 ward association is proposed to be formed. that
1t would be very good plan, and avery satisf.c-
tory one, think, to the members Of this Associ-
alton, II a notice of the time and place were
given In this association. am told, Mr. Presi-
dent, that a meeting called the other night In
the Seventh w ard for this purpose. Several men,
bers Of this association, residing I'm that ward
came to me and inquired as 20 who called the
meeting; they desired to know whether 1t was
properly called or not. could give them no IN
formation concerning IL. The members Of the
seventh Ward knew nothing Of 1t until they saw
1t In the papers. s.. ~ b-la-q p .se.
isuggest, gentlemen, whether 10 would not be
better to have notice given Of these meetings here