Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-25
Affairs In Geargetown.

Ticket for Council in Georgetown, held a larg
ana enthusiastic meeting in front OF Lang
Hotel, bridge and High streets.) A stand wa
erected in front of the hotel which was hand
somely decorated with the National colors anG
the fine band of Campbell Hospital was pres
ent and interspersed the proceedings win spir
tied music.
The meeting was organized by Mr.. JOSEPH
Libbey being called to the Chair and Mr.. Henry
Craig being appointed Secretary.
Mr. Stake offered the following resolution.
which were adopted amid much applause:
Whereas, at ga public meeIing in this town
on the 23d instant, OF the friends of Mr.. Hill,'
certain resolutions were adopted, and have
been publis he'd in the National Intelligencer
which are in many respects, most grossly and
ipexcusably erroneous; therefore, we, citizens
Of Georgetown, who are now hare assembled
and no intend at the ensuing municipal cleo.
tor, TO vote for the "People's Union Ticket. -
do set tcrth and proclaim as follows:
ReS0lred, That we are loyal citizens OF the
United States, heartily devoted to the institu-
tons OF our Government, which we are pre-
pared TO uphold, vindicate, and maintain, in
opposition TO all adversaries In, or outside OF
the United States.
ResOlced, That we have a profound respec,
for the President of the United States and
great admiration for the wisdom, frmness, pa
hence, and fidelity which have illustrated his
Administration amidst trials, dangers and EN-.
barrassmSnts more man ever confronted the
executive through all previous administ ira
mons; and that we will give him all the coun-
tenance, aid and support which it may be a,
any time In our power to afford.
Resotred, That as owners of property, we
nave beheld with alarm, and have every rea-
son to complain of the wild extravaganza and
profuse expenditures OF our Corporation for
some time past, and that we are now feeling
the pressure Of the enormous debt which has
been entalled upon our town, and which is
grinding US under burdens which threaten
eventually, TO depreciate our property, Grip
pie our resources, and to plunge US into a gulf
OF embarrassmen ts from w hich NO man hands
will be able to extricate US.
ReSolrei, That lille contemplating these dis
asters, and strongly desiring TO avert them, we
cannot permit irresponsible and thoughtless
ward politicians" to make for US delusive
exped dents and false issues to bewilder the
people and impede their march right on in the
read to reform.
Resolred, That we know Henry Addison, the
man who has be en- tw enty years Mayor OF the
town; that we heartily approve of his able and
unhrlng devotion to the duties OF his Office that
we tnank hlm Tor Inc many measures of his
suggestion, which have been so promotive of
the best interests oft the town. as well as for his
successful opposition to measures and propo.
sitions which would have been ruinous in their
consequences; that as politician, we know
him only as loyal man Of the Republican
creed, and that 90 man, or set of men, who has
any character to lose, will have the ehrontery
10 deny his identity with the present National
Administration or his devotion to the Presi-
dent.
ReSoiped, That while we 10 not wish to iniure
mr. FILL by any unnecessary expression OF dis
paragement, yet it is due to the occasion, to our
interests, and to the elevated and responsible
Office OF Mayor OF this town, to say-and we
Know aim well-that he has never evidenced,
BY anything that he has ever said or done, even
one q qualification for that position.
Resstred, That committee of three gentlemen
be appointed by the chairman Of this meeting
TO present copies of these resolutions to the
President Of the United States ana to the Hon.
Postmaster General
Mr. Addison introduced Major Hamlln, Of
the army, (son of the Vice Presidency to the
meeting, and he proceeded to speak in terms of
warm appreciation of the character of Mr.
Addison. He had conducted the affairs Of the
town In such a manner that no argument was
required, and Mr.. Addison's reputation for
integrity, honesty and thorough loyalty is not
only proFerbial in the District, but it was
known throughout the country. He telt sorry
that the opponents of Mr.. Addison had made
false. There was not man in the period
which Mr.. A. had filled as Mayor of the town,
either President or representative, but who
regar ded him as thorough Union man. Maj.
Ramlin closed by proposing three cheers for
1.-the Union, Constitution. and Henry Addl-
SON." which were given with will.
MIR. STAKE here came for ward and read the
editorial In Washington paper of yesterday
or the Georgetown Mayoralty, and he charged
ina that portion which spoke Of the friends of
MI Addison as being disloyal, was false The
article stated that "Mr. Hill had been identi-
Ned with the interests OF the town for many
years but he (Mr. 81 wished to state that
Mr.. Hill some time since stated to him that he
tMr. HID had but little interest In the town,
MS business being in the city. As for the quail.
1ications Of Mr.. Hill for filling the office, he
did not think he possessed any Copies Of the
par er from which he quoted had been spread
over the town broadcast, but 1t would do Mr..
Hill no good.
Mr.. Stake closed by stating that Mr.. Addison
had defeated propositions which would have
been the ruin of the town
Mr.. James j. Kane made short address in
which he stated that IL seemed the Union
Leaguers wanted Mr.. Addison to be Mayor, or
they would have nominated another naa than
Mr. Hill, who had no earthly chance
Capt James Goddard followed, stating that
by his action at the first meeting he had become
the special object Of attack, and it had been
said that be had been the President Of the
Mcclellan Club. He acknowledged it but de.
med that he was disloy al man ard contend.
ed that the Democrats were loyal. He denied
that there had been any collision between the
friends OF Mr. Addison and the Democrats, and
he Capt g. had not spoken with Mr.. Addison
for two years.
Mr Craig here came forward and stated that
when the other party charged the friends of
MIR. Addison with being disloyal they should
LOOK sharp that the same charge did not attach
"Hs' He had heard that one of Mr.
Hnl's friends had gone ever ~ ION 70
solicit gentleman who was known 10 De an
taeonist teal to the Government, to come over
and speak at the Hill meeting on SATURDAY
night. and he asked where was there con-
spiracy
MI W. J. Geary followed Mr. Craig, and
stated that prominent gentleman of the town
had three times come over to see him and as ked
him TO make speech advocating the claims Of
mr Hill at the meeting on Saturday night anu
he was ready TO make an affidavit to the truth
OF the statement. Old Abe once said it was ga
bad time TO swap horses while crossing a
stream and he thought 1t would be a bad
time for the people OF the town TO swap Mayors
Mayor Addison was called on and stated that
they had all heard OF two men-George Hill
and Old Addison. The opposite party had re-
sorted to mean, low and contemplate devices
20 defeat him, but their acts would be felt by
themselves. He had been Mayor for 90 years,
and he knew the people OF the town and did
not believe they were tired of him. If they could
rot get better man than George Hill, Jr., they
would never get rid OF Old Addison. God for
bid that they should have any such man as
George Hill, Jr-, who had slandered and will.
fed him. He predicted that when the ballot
box was open Hill will think that thera has
been some spiritualism about it, there will he
so lew Hill ckets. Laughter and applause
After cheering the candidates the meat;n q
adjourned 10 meet tonight at the corner of q av
and High streets.
GEoRGRTowN COUNCILS, Feb 81, 1s65-Boar1
cf Observation-Disclosures Berry reported favor.
ably upon q resolution RENTING fine imposed