Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-01


WIswAM LAsr NIeHr-The frst noticeable
object that presented itself to the reportorial eye
last night, within the wigwam, was the appear
a2ce against the wall back Of the chairman,s desk
ola goodly sized placard, bearing upon Its face
the following significant sentences:
RECRUITS WANTED,
Ablsbodisd Men Wanted for Service 90 fhe
ARMY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Bounty. -; pay, sll per month. Rstions, cloth:
Ing and medical attendance included. Term Of
enlistment, one year. Apply to
CAPT @. T. ANDREWS,
Recruiting oficer, No ia Monroe street
Upon inquiry among the crowd we escertaned
that the placard dropped In the street by some
enterprising recruiting agent, who was engaged
in posting similar ones up about on English Hill
This being the regular meeting night Of the
Republican Association, there was big crowd
present Of course, and we noticed numerous long
slips Of paper circulated about the room and
eagerly presented to favorable consideration by
the bearers. These slips Of paper generally had a
heed and tail pirce-so to speak-and IL was
remarkable to notice how much ali Ike they looked
each having handsomely inscribed address at
the top, and a long succession Of indiferently
written names at the bottom; and yet the possessors
did not appear to be half satisfied with them, and
hurried about In all directions TO look for more
autographs, which they generally obtained, the
signers In most cases having similar ones Of their
own, and expecting a similar courtesy in return.
Down stairs In the caucus room, or petition room,
there were more Of these long lists Of names, and
they grew apace in longitudinal dimensions Is
the evening wore away.
The following names were read out, (.heir own.
ers having presented them to the Association at
the previous meeting, for admission into the re-
publican ranks,) the Chair stating that If one
objected to them as read, they would be consd-
cred rs admitted to full membership:
n. Messer, +. WYE, Chas. Harron, ]. II. Van
Buren,, F. B. Van Buren,, Albert Childs, John
Robinson, n. Wynn. A. Messer, e: Grindall,
Jas Narrower, Jas Frazier Theo Theilkell.
Another name was read, when
Mr.. Bigley objected.
Mr. Cohn-Mr Presiden, vat have the shemle-
mems objections be, Wy he not like him,'
Mr.. Bigley.-ln the first place, 1t Is pretty sure
that he Is not voter here, and rumor states that
he is not white man Laughter ]
Voice1That is so, Mr. President; II is said
so all over Washington; ami | think his name
ought TO be stricken from the roll
Mr. A. C. Richards If these rumors be true,
Mr. President, do not think we ought to ballot
for him. l move that a committee be appointed
to investigate this matter, and report at the next
Deeting-the question on the confirmation to lie
over In the meantime.
voice-His uncle was not allowed to vote In
Alexandra, where he lived, on the same ground
Mr.. Richards motion was carried.
The newlY-elected members were requested to
come up to the captains office and settle, which
they did.
MIR. Secretary Clephane stated to the Associa-
ton that II bad been deemed desirable to give
Mr.. Lincoln a serenade to night The Associa-
tiOn had not authorized IL; but MANY members
committee bad made the necessary arrangements,
aud hoped the Association would endorse what
they had done Ii would De remembered that
they had made arrangements to serenade Mr. Lin
coin on his arrival in Washington and had been
disappointed, Mr.. Lincoln expressing his pleasure
that il should not take place on that mig ht To-
night the band was in waiting, and ready TO give
the serenade should IL be authorized by the Asso-
citation ICries Of "Good."l Before giving H.
however 1t was necessary that the funds be raised
wherewith to pay the band, which would cost
thirty dollars. The speaker hoped several gentle
men would pass among the crowd and receive
contributions for the purpose Of paying the band,
80 az not to draw upon the treasury Of the Asso-
citation.
lectors started out on their mission, and re-
turned with Sl2
The Chair here made an appeal to the crowd to
dive deeper into their pockets
Mr.. Cohn moved to appropriate the balance
from the Treasury.
Mi A Hunt, (explosively ~ object. He went
On TO say that he thought the money already col
lected for the serenade ought to be spent for
charitable purpose The serenade world not
make the President elect one bit better, nor add
a'ttttle to his glory IL the Association has got
purpose, and not squandered on a useless serenade
Mr.. Hunts remarks not being agresably re-
ceived by the members, the Chsir renewed his
suggestion that further contributions be made,
aAd IL was carried.
In few minutes the collectors returned with
. more, making 81 In all
Mr.. Wood was in favor Of authorizing the ex-
ecutive committee to use the money Of the treas-
ury without any vote Of the Association. 1t had
been done on former occasion, and why not
now
The proposition gave rise to a rather exciting
debate, in which several leading members par
ucipated, and Mr.. Clephane entered into an ex-
PLANTATION Of the forts Of the Executive committee
and the Wide Awakes in connection with this
same serenade- IL had been determined that Mr..
Lincoln should have reception on his coming
here. That had been upset by his sudden arrival
here on last Saturday morning An attempt had
been made to serenade him on that nigh but lie
bad requested that IL be postponed on account OF
his fatigue; but he had not said that he would
object at a more favorable time. And the speaker
hoPed the Association would see no improperly
inslhe proposed serenade tonight. Let them not
fzit On second attempt. He thought II was
pfVper 10 appropriate the amount necessary to
dney We expense, and accordingly moved that
spch IN o. der be made.
The Proposition was seconded by Mr.. J. ii
wise, And carried.
The Chair announced the committee to investi-
Ess she charges sgains, the candidate accused Of
Wilson, and DR.. McKm.
Mt. Bigley here moved to reconsider the vote
by which the subject had been referred to com.
mittee. IL was very delicate thing TO investigate
and was a subject out Of which litigation some.
times grows He hoped the vote would be recon.
sidered and the question be taken on his condrma-
ton. II only took ten black balls to constitute a
Mr.. Hunt thought II was singular that any indi.
vidual should bring up subject here that be was
unwilling to have Investigated by three impartial
men; by not let the committee do their duty
asd report,
Mr.. Bigley's motion was carried, and ballo,
ord6red In almost time at all the ballot.
box ~ allied with black balls, and the chair de.
claed hat the obnoxious applicant was duly re-
~ Duvall moved that the association now d
jotyn, To proceed 10 the contemplated serenade
Mr.. Clephane said that Mr. Lincoln was dining
out zt the National Hotel and would not prob Div
be e his rooms for an hour. In the meantime be
hoped some gentleman would address the associ-
aston,-
Noone appearing to speak
Ms.clephane made some illusions to the pro-
gnurSel or the coming Inauguration This Asso-
cio11GD bad been assigned prominent position In
the peocoDon on that day, and he hoped there
would not be a republican in Washington absen,
fpsm III line on that occasion, In order to show
thst there IL republican association In this city
He hepEd that at least 900 republicans would be
IAN uAe. The Executive Committee had waited
Oh g. Scott and requested him to order all his
roopg nov here TO take a position in the line, and
49, ngnifed his willingness 10 do Jap
ptC3j The Republican Association designed
tdWtoa car In the line from which should foai
tk$h&tonal Gag, bearing thirty four stare; thirty
four young girls would occupy the car, repre-
ssnting the thirty-four States each bearing In bel