The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-02
MATTERS OVER TIE RIVER.

REPUBLICAN MEETING. - On Saturday
evening the Republicans OF Camden city and
county held large and enthusiastic meeting
at the County Court House, in order to give
expires sion in regard TO the Senatorial question,
which seems to be so prolific OF agitation at the
present, and 10 indicate their disapprobation of
the course pursued 10y James M. Scovel in re-
ference TO the Joint meeting OF the Legislature.
Thomas G, Knight, Esq, was elected Chairman,
and G. w. Gilbert acted ss Secretary.
William G. Mullgan, Chairman of the Commit
Tee on Resolutions presented the folio wing
which we're unanimously adopted
Whereas The seat OF John r Stockton, in the
United States senate has been declared vacant
and the appointment oil II succe isOr from the Repub-
lican Party OF New jersey has been thus far trus.
trated 10y the conduct OF Jane, M Scovel, senator
from the county OF Camden, in the Legislature OF
New Jersey, who has voted with the Democrats for
the pose of preventing joint meetings therefore,
be it.resOved by the hepubcan citizens OF Camden
Resotved That we look with indignation upon the
course Of Senator sCOvel, and cal upou him wAlput
delay to go into JOINT meeting and to co-op*eto
with the Republican members of the Leg1slatV IN
the election of o United SJates Senator; that 4 do
not recognize mis- right to dictate TO the party who
shall be their choice; and that we shall regard his
betrayal OF the party which placed confidence IN
him and put min in mower
tell the choice of this county for the vacant seat
IN the United states Senate; and we do so knowing
the value of his past services, appreciang his high
ability and integrity ana In the full confidence that
these Gays of Untaithtul public men ne will be
After the adoption of the above resolutions,
Hon. George w. N. Custs, Representative in the
House from Camden city, was introduced and
made an able and eloquent speech, giving full
and complete explanation of matters conneC,ed
with the question, and showing conclusively
that had it not been for the disaiection of some,
the vacant seat in the United States Senate would
now have been filled by sound and patriotic
gentleman. The speech OF Mr.. Gusts was
loudly applauded, and listened to with profound
attention.
In order to create a counter demonstration
Mr.. SCoyel hired a band Of music, which started
for the court house, followed by crowd of
Democrats, and some Republicans who went
there to see the sport; but ms the meeting had
adjourned, the band repaired to James house
TO serenade him. Here most of those who
attended the meeting and a large crowd OF
Democrats gathered, hoping to hear Mr.. SEQ
wells attempt TO justify his course; but the man
with an empty pocket (who) dehes the world,
the flesh, and the devil" did not make his APP
earance. He sent proxy, however, who said
that Mr.. Scovel would address them on another
and more suitable occasion.
The popular indignation against James NJ.
ScOvel Is deep and wldespread-his assumption
of dictatoriaI prerogatives in the nomination of
the man for Senator being regarded as the acme
of impudenCe. This stern and decided disdp-
proval OF his course is so significant that 1t
should teach Mr.. Scovel a lesson of most salu-
tary character, one that he will remember tor
several years to come. The Republicans OF
Camden feel deeply incensed at this wanton be.
trayal, after they have petted and made Mr..
ScOvel all that he has been politically, and en-
trusted him with so much power.
THE CAMDEN CHURCHEs.-The sixty
members who left the Third Street NJ. E.
Church have organized into a new religious
association under the title of the Centenary
M. d. Church." and have the Rev. Mr.. Baker
for their pastor. Yesterday they held service
IN the odd Fellows Hall, but intend at an early
day TO commence the erection of a new church
edIfice suitable to their use
On Sunday morning sixteen new members
were received into the Tabernacle Baptist
Church, having the right hand of fellowship
extended to them. In the evening several other
persons were baptized by immersion.
Yesterday beng Easter Sunday all the
churches in Camden were well attended, and
the services appropriate TO the occasion.
DIRECTORS ELECTED. - The following
named gentlemen were on Friday elected Uy
the stockholders of the Camden and Philade-
phia Steamboat Ferry Company at their annual
meeting, directors Of said Company TO- the en-
suing year:-Beniamin IFish, J. L. Mcknight,
Richard Shippen, Charles E. De Haven, A. w.
Markley, A. j. Fish, Judge y. Jones YorKe,
William II. Gatzmer. j. G. Bulhtt.