Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-23

S,nn, z, p".on.c a, ma ws. esIed to order
by the president, Mr.. Chas. Anderson. e.
DR.. Fenwick acted as secretary.
DR.. Croggon offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Rsso.rsd, That we recognize In Charles Wilson
true ard faithful representative, good loyal
man, and one In every way entitled to the conf
dence Of the people Of the Seventh ward, and we
Mr.wiison rose and thanked the meeting for
the renewed confidence which had been expressed
In him. Much has been ssid against him, e.
pecially In regard to his course In the City Coun-
Abolitionists did not endorse him He explained
his action In the Council He had voted against
the application Of the oath TO voters, not because
he was opposed TO the oath, but because OF the
manner and the connection In which II had been
introduced. He had been criticized for voting
against the emancipation Of the slaves In the Dis
trict He voted al his honest convictions die
tated, and in Ike circumstances he would do the
lieved that many Of the abolltionists could not
take Il without committing perjury. He was no
abolitionist, not q bit Of democrat and not much
Of a republican.
Mr.. Hepburn wanted to hear from the other
candidates.
Mr.. Mitchell was called for, and in response,
asked to have the resolutions Of the first meeting
read; which was done. He stated that he heartily
endorsed them all. He was no extremist. He
was a Republican to some extent As long as
they sustained the Constitution and the Union he
was With them.
DR. Croggon moved that committe Of Eve be
appointed 70 select suitable challengers. Adopted
And DR.. Croggon, II. West, G. 3. Hepburn,
Dr. Fenwick and Jos. CornwelI were appointed.
Alderman Lloyd endorsed Mr.. Wilson good
Union man and he proceeded to express his sat
isfaction with their candidate for the mayoralty
(Mr. WaIlach), who, though no abolltionist, was
q thoroughgoing Union man. Mayor Wallach
was the frrs friend Of the African, and conse-
quently would not attempt to place him side by
side, politically and socially, with the white man,
but would prefer TO see the negro race colonized
by themselves, where they could have a more
hopeful prospect for happiness and development.
Those who held up the Idea Of equality to the
African had not bis real interest at heart. Many
groundless charges had been made ainst Mayor
Wallach at the Franklin Hall meeting, by men
who have no interest in the city, and whose sole
thought Is to elevate themselves. He proceeded
to characterize the attempt to create party divis.
ions at this time, when men OF all shades Of poll
tics fighting side by side for their country, as
cruel and most unpatriotic.
Adjourned TO next Thursday night, and the
gentlemen present were requested TO extend invi-
tatons 10 the voters Of this and other wards to be
present.
UNCONDITIONAL Union MEETING IN THE FIRST
WARD-ln response 20 call, large number Of
the citizens Of the First Ward assembled at the
Union Engine House last evening, to make
arrangements for the coming election.
The meeting was organized by calling Mr.. G.
It. McGlue TO the chair. Mr. F. T. Wilson was
appointed secretary.
The Chair having announced the meeting open
for business, on motion Of Mr.. John Hilton,
Richard Wallach, Esq was unanimously de-
Glazed their choice for Mayor.
8 The meeting then proceeded to ballot for q
ward ticket, with the following result
Alderman-Hobart Berrien.
Common Council-Thomas Donohue, Charles
Gordon, and VIM Rapley.
Assessor-John r heem.
While the nominations were being made MIR
J. b. Hines asked IL all the candidates were
unconditional Union men. He thought that none
but incorporating men, OF whose Unionism
there could be no doubt, should be selected.
Mr.. John Cochrane wished Mr. Hines to explain
the meaning Of unconditional unionism
DIR. Hines said there was great difference.
The rebels who met the previous evening st the
men, taking for their motto "the Constitution az
II Is and the Union as Il was" They wished to
see peace, while the unconditional Union men
wished to see peace also, but to obtain that peace
they Were In favor OF conqueriDg It,
Mr.. F. T Wilson offered the following resolu.
lions, which were unanimously adopted
RsSoIved, That Mr.. Richard Wallach, our pres.
ent eRcient Mayor, Is the choice Of this meeting
for re-electionj and that we pledge ourselves to
use all fair and honorable means to secure his
election, knowing him to be true s'to the Union,
the Constitution and the enforcement Of the
laws, and not an aboltionist a. accused by those
In opposition to the maintenance Ct the Union
Rssolred, That we, the unconditional Union
men Of the First Ward, pledge ourselves to use
every honorable means TO defeat James F. Hall
day, who we believe to be the candidate of the
secession party for the Mayoraty.
RsGoLced, That In defeating James r Halliday
we feel assured that We VIII accomplish the entire
overthrow Of the secession psrty In this city.
After appointing a committee to notify the
nominees, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday
evening next
some disappointment was expressed by those
from the fact that he was supposed to be- at least
up TO the time Of his Franklin Engine House
speech, an g Unconditional Union man. and
many indeed had got the impression from his
conversation that he was an ultra Republican.
TIE SOLDIERS Wednesday evening at
O'Clock, large number Of the soldiers lately
released from prison (nOw at the Soldiers Rest
were addressed by Rev. Mr.. Cross He affection
ately urged the soldiers TO feel that Is indi-
viduals they are responsible to God; that their
warfare TO defend our noble institutions should
be waged under the banner Of Christ; that the
soldier should be true az the needle to the POLE TO
the glorious old dag OF our country. He urged
them not Only 70 be brave In the field, but true In
their allegiance to the great captain OF our saliva
ton. He referred to the example Of Washington
bowling In fervent PRAYER, In dark hour Of O IT
country's history, at Valley Forge, Pa The
temptations to which the soldier was exposed In
camp Were spoken Of and he warned his hearers
against the curse Of intemperance; pointing out
the evils resulting therefrom, and quoting exam
Piles to prove the baneful influence OF the social
glass. He urged them not TO give a loose rein to
their apPettes; and argued that, all other things
being equal, the strictly temperance man 10 far
superior 10 his drunken fellow soldier, In eff
cheney, in the respect Of his officers and compan-
ions, In health and In purse.
Under the guidance Of our patriot President
and hiscounsellors, our immense Army and Navy
now prepared to strike eracient blows to punish
and subdue rebellion, no power on this continent
or In the world can defeat us, IL we are true to
the principles Of the fathers OF the Republic, and
our soldiers maintain worthy bearing In this
solemn crisis.
In conclusion, he invoked the blessing Of God
say, each for himself, II have fought good
hght-hfnceforth there is laid up for me q crown
OF righteousness"