The national Republican., 1867-12-12

SECOND wAnp RSrupIrcis CiuB.-This Of
ganlzation met last night, at the colored thurch
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to revise The scnsi1tdtiea and yr-lsws reported
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| liberty and promote the success OF the Republl-
can party; the onicers to consist Of president,
| two vice presidents, a financial and recording
S on tse
day 6f October and April OF each year
Mr.: W. s; Chase tioxed 70 amend w making
| the Executive Committee coffsist Of 10 Instead
General j. s. CrocRer moved to amend further
by substituting the words that flyo Of the Ex-
provided the chairman be present; othcrwise
Major Keller said he did not see the force of
General J, $. Crocker thought that the Execu-
tive Committee had, TO a certain, extent, the
welfare Of the organization In hand, and advo-
MT M. Eawsrd S Ambush teolorcd, moved that the
constitution be taken up by sections, but, vt the
Major Keller moved 70 lay the report Of the
committee on the table. Not seconded.
General Croekcr moved to amend by striking
"three,d so Is 10 allow the election OF three vice
presidents instead Of two, Agreed to.
The constitution and by laws, as amended,
w" nj. J. L. Pau said that perhaps IT would not
be gn fss 70 'ts,s st .tggisIsr Ssa aS
ths %oSd i've wGSS W would sest The jury.
box, &c. Their political opponents could mot
tsntaiize them al the next election in regard to
mi sssy asy moved SS s Ss hat @ The meeting elect
an executive committee.
Gen. Croker suggested that 1t would be best
TO defer the selection OF an executive commit
Mr.. Keller said that II gentlemen had the right
to adopt a constitution In one end OF the ward,
hey, OF course, had the right to elect the eSeeu-
Mr.. ]. L. Pau moved that a committee Of
three be appointed by the chair to select names
for an executive committee, and report at the
DE Den. J. 5. 'Ctrocker hoped that the motion of
Mr. Ras Mould gresy1 aherc were very lew
The motion sf Mi. Pfau was agreed to, and
the chair appointed Messrs. Charles Jopca, Gen.
]. $. Croeker, and W. $. ChaSe as the cor-
Mr.. j. L. Pau moved the adoption of a resolu-
tion protesting against taking away the charter
trlnc that the city should be governed by COM
Den. ]. s. Crocker was In favor of such rcso-
luton. He believed In republican government
the participation of the people in the selection
OF their own officers. The nathad gone forth that
the cOlored men EhOuld DC placed on lull cquhl-
ity with the more favored classes, and he did not
want the ballot taken from them. He wished to
say few words in regard to the school ques-
tion, which had ayitated the Councils for some
time. The Board of Aldermen and Mayor had
failed to carry out the law In good faith. Con-
gTess had passed q law giving to colorcd schools
onc-third OF the school fund. The Mayor had
refused to pay over the money according to acts
OF Congress. The Mayor OF Washington had
construed the law in different manner from the
construction giter 1t By the Mayor OF Georges
town and the Levy Court; who he'd paid over
the amount due the colored SCHOOL,.
Mr.. J. l.. Pau having written out his rcsolti-
tion, presented 1t for consideration. II Is rs FOL
lows:
Resolved, That we protest against placing the
government Of the city or District under COM
missoners as contrary to the spirit OF free nstl-
tutions and a republican form OF government;
and that we look upon this movement for the re-
vocation and right OF suffrage in this city
made In the interest Of spectators, and that IL
Is not endorsed by any Republican In this city,
as far ~ known.
Resoiped, That \ copy OF these resolutions be
transmitted to the chairmen of the Senate and
HouEe committees on the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Pfau said there was already n clique
for.ned to govern the city u the charter should
be taken away, He hoped Congress would not
listen to any such proposltloh. Tic property Of
the Taxpayers OF this city should not be placed
at the mercy OF men over whom they had no
control. He btrenuously advocltedthe adoption
of the resolution.
The RESOLUTION was agreed to.
On motion the club edlourncd.