Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-23
MsrrrNs or The RErusLrcAs AssocrArros

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About twenty-five applications for membership
were received, and appropriately referred.
Mr.. John n. Wise offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
RsSOgrsd, That the names Of those persons who
have connected themselves with the Association
within the last four weeks and not vet signed the
qurements Of that instrument be stricken from
the roll at the next meeting II they do not then
come forward and do 80.
Mr.. j. J. Coombs, chairman IL wish to make
statement to the Association IL there be no OBJ
iection in order TO set myself right in regard to
certain matter connected with the recent exami-
nation into the cases Of the Wigwam assailants
observe In the Siar Of Yesterday "wednesday
IN It's report Of that examination the following:
Mr.. Ward here inquired whether the three
Wide Awakes who were arrested and dis
charge Cd were not put on The stand at the sugges-
ticn Of Mr.. J. J. Coombs.
The Justice My impression 10 that Mr.
COMBS asked for the dismissal Of these republic
cans who were arrested. Afterwards two of
them were put on the stand at his suggestion
now, this Is very small matter, and I care
very little about IT. but the object Of that question
; sna ina. answer Is very apparent 1t was an at
teulen who were proposing a compromise, for
having refused to comply with the terms Of their
agreement; and endeavor to make II appear that
had them examined on behalf Of the prosecution
and against the defendants whose cases were be-
Ing examined into
II is very strange, indeed, II Mr.. Justice Dom
soould have so soon forgotten what took place on
that occasion. IL Is strange that he should have
forgotten that he himself solicited me over and
over again to take part In that examination, and
TO ask questions Of witnesses, and that per-
emptofily as often as be made the request de-
cEned, assuring him that to do so would be in
consistent with my position there. 1t is very sim
gular that he has forgotten In short time that
as soon as the ''three Wide Awakes'' las thew are
caiIedl for whom 1 appeared, were discharged
that then announced that my connection with
the examination was through with, and that re-
tired as soon as could elbow my way out of the
crowd ! never called upon, or suggested the
calling 81 any person whatever to the stand either
for the defense for whom appeared, or for the
prosecution. There were a hundred present at
the time, who knew such to be the fsct-that
any witness, except in reference to the action Of
tdose three republicans, who it was shown were
rghtfuly at the building, and there in defense of
the premises
Now the object of this Misrepresentation, 1 re-
Peat, Is apparent. 1t looks to Inc as IL the mis-
representation ON the part Of the Justice was
willful one; but do not charge that however he
may be gentleman Of very bad memory. That
Is the best excuse can make for him.
I'VE feel il due TO Justice Dom to state here
that lie distinctly said his mind was not clear
upon this point but it was his impression that as
soon as these three xide-awakes were discharged
Mr.. Coombs suggested that they might now be
summoned as witnesses. He stated at the time
that II be was mistaken, he trusted he might be
corrected !
Mr.. John III Wise ito Mr. Coombs)-You
ro.r very mncn IKE myself; found yourself In
congratulate yourself in getting away safely.
Laughter
DIR, Breed called mp resolution offered by him
sometime since, relative to the establishment Of a
republican library and reading room, and urged
the adoption OF the same as a measure of great
utility at this particular period
Mr.. Jas. A Wise Mfr. President / will state
TO the association in connection with what the
gentleman has said, that TO my personal knowl-
edge the few copies of the speech of Mr.. Defrees,
denvered here sometime since, which I sent TO
different persons in Montgomery county Mary
land, had the happy effect Of making fourteen
converts to the cause Of republlcanism. ZAP
Mr. A. DuvaIl.-Mr. President / do not rise.
sir, Tor the purpose OF opposing the resolution Of
fered by Dr. Breed; but an idea has just popped
into nv head, and | would like to pop IL out
lLaughier-l A Circumstance has recently oc-
CURED In this country, sir, which will have a
tendency to make more republicans IN Washing
the length and breadth Of this land. II Ia the
election Of "Old Abe Lincoln - Laughter and
applause Who does not believe that bis election
has converted this city TO republicanism? Where
now are our political enemies, Why, sir, within
the last twenty-four hours, / was In company with
some half-dczen gentlemen, four Of whom were
CLERKS These gentlemen
A VOice-They couldn't have been gentlemen
If they were clerks.
Mr. Duvan-well, ] was in bad company;
that'sfn, ILaughter.l Two OF them had been
most violent in their vituperation and abuse Of
the republican party; and these gentlemen are
now s0lleltous tn become membe Of this organ
.Cuc hteuu sdlQ 10 me, N'Mr. Duvdll,
know mel you know my family; and know I
have or at many wants. Now / should like 10
become member OF your organization" Eyes,
Nf, replied, and also know great many
republican members In this community wi DO have
families, and great many wants; and therefore
have no consolation to offer you }, "WelI,n saws
he, 'I'll bet you get such ard such place. /
said to him, WELL I'll bet you don't % Laugh
ter Mr.. President, will make IT my special
business TO point out that individual. / know
that be isanxious and solcitous for ONCE under
Lincoln hza q.
culation 10 that effect
A yoice.-MoTc than one Of them.
Mr.. DuvaH = MIR. President, am going to SUBJ
NIT query, and wish IL to be solved. Look at
all those who are now outside solicitous for ad-
mission here, and who have abused US time and
again-some who have abused me personally be-
cause, having been born In the South, aud seen
some Of the Blessings of slavery, long since con-
nected myself with this organization say how
many would have become members, or DESTROYS
OF becoming members, had Mr. Lincoln been de-
fsated
A voice Not one.
hr. DuvaH Il have not one word to say against
them, but warn my brothers in time. Let us be
careful how we sign petitions. From what I
have already seen am sure that those who will
be most solicitous Tor public plumber and Office
under Mr. Lincoln will be those who have abused
him the most
y voice.-No doubt of it, %
Mr. Duvan.-If necessary, could mention
names
DR.. Breed have no doubt but the election Of
Mr. Lincoln will have the effect Of which the
gentleman speaks in making republicans, but the
question In, will they be frEe republicans.
Mr.. Jas A. wise.-Mr President, the gentle
man Mr.. DuyaI) forgot one great idea in history
rhe speaker was here interrupted by univer-
sal Outourst of laughter and applause
Mr.. President, do not believe that the ajority
Of the members Of this Association would Ike me
TO open my mouth in this meeting; but I am de-
termined not TO be put down by any set Of msn
who come In at the eleventh hour. Renewed
laughter was going to say TO the gentleman
thai he forgot one very important idea in history
that when the master Of the VINEYARD went out 10
hire laSorers, there We're some who came In at the
eleventh hour, who received equally as much as
those who bad been engaged from early dawn-a
penny day This caused those who had been
engaged through the heat Of the day to grumble
Atreceiving no more than those who had come In
at the eleventh hour and borne none Of this bur
den; but the master answered and said: " Didst
thou not agree with me for penny"
Now, gentlemen, wish you distinctly to IN
derstand that when l take the door to speak,
don't ask 10 to make long speech. But cal
upon the President here, now, to see that eyery
person who has the feor, no matter who be may
be, be allowed TO proceed without interruption.
order must and shall be kept. lApplsuse. = -
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