Evening star., 1863-05-01
Mr.. Van Ripper moved to Law the resolution
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Connolly being appointed, reported 81 yeas and
| resolution was withdrawn, and thu msetine
proceeded to ballot for delegates "a, the CitS
Convention; and the tellers reported the follow,
Ing vote for each: Robert Ferguson. laa; A W.
Ml; E. z Barnes, 14si VIC Harper, 90; " p.
Wood, SO; E. L. Stevens, SO; w. q. Dodge, 81:
K; r. Elliott, 81; VIM. Carroll, ..
Messrs Ferguson, Eaton, Hamilton, Teach.
am, and Barnes, ~. U-l were declared elected.
On motion, resolved that the citizens of the
ward assemble again on Wednesday, May 10,
70 nominate candidates for Alderman and Com
mon Council. Adjourned
The delegates elected are all Dixon men.
SIXTH WARD
Ine Sixth Ward Unconditional Union meet
ing was held at Odd Fellows Hall. A large
Of meeting, and it was evident from the senti
ment prevailing that Richards Stock among
the worklngmen was at q very low figure, and
with ne hackers.
At eight o'clock the meeting was called to
order by Mr.. Thos. B. Marche, who proposed
VIM f. Hutchinson, Esq, as Chairman who
was unanimously elected; Samue Gross was
Mr.. James G. Gross, offered resolutions
affirming a devotion to the Union similar to
to those adopted at the Fourth Ward meeting.
ana they were amid much applause adopted
On motion of Dr. S. A. H. McKim, the meet
ing proceeded TO the nomination and election of
i've Delegates to the Nominating Con venticn.
VIM: Beron moved that the five candidates
q.
ciared selected which was adopted.
The ballet for delegates resulted as follows:
Donald McCathran, 1i9 JAS Cross l4s Elmon
a, Aneonir ADAMS laS 80 VIM; H. Andrews LA, VIM. H
!: a Gordon2 =, Brown 1, -. a. H. McKim /,
M. Nskh l. The first five were thereupon de-
Mr.. Carey White offered a resolution in
structing the delegates to support Messrs Dix
on and Douglass. After some discussion mr.
Cross stated that the delegates would prefer
not to be instructed, Tor they knew the wishes
of the meeting; and the resolution was laid on
the table. w
The meeting proceeded to ballot for ward Of
fcers' and for Alderman 4. NJ. Combs receiv-
% d3; John BaYne, Ill; Geo. r. Ruff, 81; Thos
=. CLARK, 81. Mr.. Combs was declared the
nominee
Nominations were then made for Common
Council, and the first ballot resulted as fol-
lows: Richard Morgan 113, d McCathran 3d.
J. H. Peake 46, q: r. Ruff "A, Jno. Costigsn %,
b. Swain 81, w. Stockett 90, w. Talbert 3, g.
White l, W. Adams l, T Rocket 1, Josiah
Grey1
Messrs. Morgan, McCathran, and Peaka
were declared the nominees.
The committee who had waited on Mr..
Combs here reported that that gentleman de.
clined the honor of being a Candidate for Al.
derman: and Mr. Bayne was chosen, but also
declined.
Another ballot was taken for Alderman.
which resulted in the choice of Mr. MORGAN
Morgan 40, G.. r. Ruff %, T. E.Clark 9.
Mr.. Ruff was declared elected q nominee for
Council
Charles Nelson was elected the candidate
for assessor, by plurality of one vote: six can.
didates being in the field
The ticket stands: Richard Morgan for AL
derman; Donald McCathi an, J. H. Peakp, and
Il. K Ruff for Common Council, and Charles
Nelson tor Assessor.
After giving three cheers for the nominees.
the meeting adjourned.
In this ward meeting all the participants
We're unconditional Union men,
SEVENTH WARD
The meeting in this ward was held at Island
Hall, and was one of the most largely attended
known for years.
At quarter past eight O'Clock, on motion of
the meeting was organized by calling Mr.. John
II. Semmes Unconditional Union) to the chair
MT o. U. Anderson was appointed secretary,
on motion of Mr.. o. Boswell.
Councilman Wilson Unconditional Union)
introduced the following resolutions:
Whereas in times like the present it becomes
the paramount duty Of every good citizen to
manifest and evince his answering attach.
ment and fidelity to the Union Of these States,
and his firm and unfiinching loyalty to the
Government thereof, in order that those who
favor vigorous and successful prosecution of
this war and the suppression of this iniq uitous
and unnatural rebellion may be known and
distinguished from those who countenance and
give aid and support to those in arms against
and whereas no man Of questioned loyalty
should be selected for positions OF trust, profit
or emolument: Therefore be it
Resolred, That the voters of the Seventh Ward,
In ward meeting assembled, for the purpose of
selecting proper and suitable persons FOR the
several and respective city offices, do assert
and declare our firm, unakerable, and un-
swerving devotion and loya lty to the Govern.
ment of the United States; that we favor a
firm, steady, and vigorour prosecution of the
war by the Administration, for the purpose OF
suppressing this accursed rebellion; that we
Will in no case or event sanction a dissolution
OF this Union; but, in the language Of the i'm
mortal Jackson, proclaim and affirm "the
Union must and shall be preserved"
Resotred, That the "Constitution OF the
United Stated" being the grand elimination of
the declaration OF principles as asserted by our
ioIelatners, S and being the grand "Magna
Charta" of the rights and liberties of the peo.
pie, we hereby pledge our lives. our fortunes,
and our sacred honor to maintain it inyiolate
After the reading of the above resolutions,
Mr.. M Swan, (ot Illinois, U. for o. moved
the following as substitute for Mr.. Wilson's
resolutions which was adopted without oppo-
sition:
Whereas we deem it the duty of all true men
III times OF public danger to lend their hearty
support to the constituted authorities, and en-
deavor by every means in their power to aid
and encourage the Administration in its efforts
to maintain the supremacy Of law; therefore,
1st, be il
Resolrcd, by the citizens of the Seventh Ward
In convention assembled. That we heartily
endorse the Administration, and will support
no man for any municipal office, CITY or ward
TO sustain the President in all necessary war
measures, and that we view the doctrine that
.all men are created equal, and they are en-
dowed by their Creator with certain unalien
able rights, that among these are life, liberty,
| and the pursuit of happiness as good Union
doctrine which every truly loyal man can in.
dorse, and that this convention accept it as a
part Of their political platform.
I'd. RcS0tred, That when asystematic attempt
by traitors IN arms is made TO overthrow the
Government of our country, and to trample the
great charter Of our liberties in the dust, there
Is no neutral ground upon which to stand:
eqery man is practically a patriot or traitor,
loyal or disloyal.
Sd Resotred. That we will continue to give
our unqualified support to the present Admin
istratien in all measures it may adopt for the
Suppression of rebellion, Furnishing Of traitors
In arms, and sneaking traitors without arms in
i thaeir hands.
Mr.. Swan moved that the meeting now uro
ceed TO ballot for delegates to attend the city
convention.
Mr.. Wilson moved as substitute q resolu.
ton TO the effect that this meeting has con.
dence In the present incumbents Of the offices
OF Collector, Register and Suryeyor-Messrs.
Dixon, Douglass and Forsyth-ana does not
consider 1t expedient to go into convention or
10 SEND delegates to auY con yention tn be hold