Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-29
Grand Lincoln and hnseu Dem n strait on
Mt the NAVY Yard

0rano Lincoln ano ION u>ou atton
at the NAVY Yard.
Last night the East Washington Lincoln and
johnson club met in full force at the corner of
Virginia avenue and 6th street east, and raised
a beautiful campaign flag. There was a large
crowd in attendance at the opening exer cises
and 1t was augmented by the arrival of a pro-
cession from the Central Club on 9th street,
headed by Finley hospital band and bearing
numerous transparencies with appropriate in
scripuons. Inc speakers stand was blazing
with lights and transparencies. There was q
splendid band in attendance, and at intervals
salates were fired by battery brought there
for the purpose.
The arrangements were perfected under the
direction of Wn. Dixon, Esq chairman, and
Messrs VIM Hutchinson, VIM Boron. James
Hilton, Samuel Cross, VIM p. Brown, execu.
tive committee. The fireworks were beautiful
indeed, and were got up under the direction Of
their operation during the entire evening.
The transparencies bore the following mot
toes. On the stand were the folio wing: On the
east 'front.' '.Lincoln and Johnson on one side
appear the words sour Army" and On the
other .Our Navy" Just below is the motto,
'The Federal Unioni it must and shall be pre-
served.'zJdckson.
On the south front, the motto of the illus.
trious Clay-s.It is asked when would agree
to dissolution Of the Union? Never, never,
neverH'
On the north front, the memorable words of
President Lincoln-"Now and forever shall
do all in my power for peace, consistent with
the maintenance Of the Government F"
Scattered around were the following "Shoot
the first man that dares haul down the Ameri-
can flag r'-Dir. On the reverse-aThls flag
will never be surrendered to traitors.''-Foster
Representation of the Weldon railroad-sprc ID
eagle-"Death to the Copperheadr 81 pro-
Grant. "Down with the traitor rag p "Up
with the Starry Flagr' "Vallandigham, the
leader Of the Copperheads.' "Easr Washing
ton Lincoln and johnson Club" "Our Coun-
hn aySaS1 tNrSa
Grant, Sherman and Farragut." "No COM
promise with traitors in arms r'-Lincoln.
.'Graat-the man to flank the Chica 20 plat
Sy of we should Tnass
that cry peace, at the sacrifice of the Union are
only fit to be serfs.' "One Country; One Flag;
One Destiay'''-on the reverse, a shield.
The Lincoln and johnson Club from 9th
street had transparencies bearing the following
notices -" Lincoln and Johnson Club Of
Washington City"-(likenesses of candidates.)
I" Leased to Abraham Lincoln, by the people,
until March q, 1862" Pictures OF soldier and
sailor-"Lin coins peace commissioners, Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan, Farragut, Dupont, Por-
million voters more"
Some Of the notices of the lesser ones read as
follows -"Spades to the rear" "No armis-
tice" "Free suffrage for our soldiers" zone
d" Honor to the Army" sAtlanta and Mobile,
"Sheridan and Fishers Hill" "Greenbacks
and Bluebacks VS.. Grey backs" "Maine and
Vermont" "Farragut and Dahlgren."
The following were draped in mourning -
'Remember the fallen" NHOuor to the dead''
IS Sacred are our battle fields"
James Clements. Esq, Vice President Of the
CLUB, called the meeting to order at N O'Clock,
and the flag was at once run up, amid the
cheers OF the multitude, the mdsic of the band
and the roar Of artillery.
The following resolutions were read by Mr.
James G. Dulin, secretary of the club, and
was unanimously adopted.
w neIeas the period Is rapidly approaching
when the people of the United States are called
according to the mode prescribed by the Con-
Whereas the candidates of both the friends
OF the country and their enemies are now in
the field, it behooves us, as citizens, to take
stand for one or the other; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That in Abraham Lincoln, the
honest competent and patriotic
Chief Magistrate, who has a just claim on the
Union-loying citizens Of all sections
tor reelection, and we hereby pledge ourselves
secure that result
Resolred, That in Andrew Johnson, of Ten
nessee, we recognize patriot and statesman
OF unimpeachable integrity, who will prove
worthy successor Of our present able and
honest Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin.
Resotred, That ajor General George Il. Nc
Clellan, in allowing himself to be made tool
of by the traitors and their dupes, who lately
assembled at Chicago, has lost the confidence
Of the loyal people OF the land; and the open
prayers in his behalf, on the part of the rebels
patriot.
Resolred, That the course of Geo. H. Pendls.
ION in persistently voting In Congress with the
enemies OF our country. against furnishing sup
plies to our army and navy, has placed MIN in
he same category with Ben and Fernando
Wood, Vallandigham, Long, Harris, and Voor-
bees, and, as such, he deserves the contempt Of
Resolved, That our thanks are due, and are
hereby rendered to Grant, Sherman, Meade,
Thomas, Sheridan, Farragut, Porter, and all
Of our army and navy for their patriotic efforts
and gallant deeds in our behalf.
Eloquent speeches were made by Genl E. Q.
Darlington, Hon. A. w. Randall, Assistant
Post Master General, Mr.. Riddle, of Ohio, Mr..
Sparrow, Of 1llinos, and Others all of whom
indicated the cause of the administration and
predicted glorious victory in November
Much was said OF Grant, Sherman, Sheridan,
T arragut, and indeed all of our leaders, who
were designated as the true and only pence
commissioners who could solve the problem Of
rebellion
The crowd was dense, and filled up all the
available space about the speakers stand, and
The best order prevailed throughout, with the
exception OF a little skirmishing on the out
skirts Of the crowd, occasioned by a drunken
man, who vociferously announced himself as a
The announcement excited the
ire OF Lincoln man, and one or two voices
limpelled by whisky called out, XIII him;
hang the damned copperhead," &c. The whole
did not last more than three minutes,
and with this exception everything was orderly
aud quiet.
During the speaking the cheers for Lincoln
and johnson were long and loud. The meeting
run into midnight, and the crowd separated in
the best spirits.
MAGGIE MITCHELL's PERFECT LIKE
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