Evening star., 1867-05-11
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| said that he would not vote for any man who
Is not a WashingtoDian.
| Mr.. stewart arose to explain.
Mr.. Mcfarland asked If Mr.. Stewart was
prejudiced how would they get compensation
| from him if he is elected, .
Several persons attempted 10 speak and some
confusion ensued
| Mr. Kelsey moved te insert the name Of Mr..
| Chase in place of Mr.. Stewart and remarked
that although not now eligible he could be
made
/ Mr. Chase stated that he could not serve,
| not being a resident of the ward
| Mr.. j. M Dounell (white) said that the gen.
| tleman was not endorsed by any respectable
au' horify
MT Pfsu raised the point that the committee
| was respectable authority, whatever the gen.
| teman might think
Mr. Donnell said he wanted men OF brains
| and culture noninated, and would oppose
| any man who had not these qualifications 1T
| the polls. He presented the name of Capt. J.
| N. Callan. ~
After some further deba'e, the name of Mr..
Stewart was rejected.
Mr. VIM. Ruthertord's name was called and
| after he had been endorsed by Rev. b. B.
| Emory and others, the nomination was rati-
Mr.. Whitney's nomination for assessor wa
| ratified.
Major Hall nominated General John s.
Crocker to FIJI the vacancy Tor Council, and
| after Mr.. Dudley, Major Hall, and the Chair
| had endorsed him, he was declared nominee.
Mr.. Arnold moved to reconsider the vote
| by which the nomination of Alderman was
laid over, which, after some debate, was
| agreed to, and MIR. Richards name again came
Mr.. Callan stated that he had been out and
found by the fall list that Mr.. X. had regis
| tered.
| After some further discussion the nomina-
tion was ratified
Mr.. Chase (white) moved the appointment
of a committee TO make arrangements for q
ratification meeting in the ward; adopted, and
Messrs. W. III Chase, J. II. Piper, X. Brooke,
Isaiah Stewart, and Daniel Jackson, were ap-
pointed.
Mr. Arnold offered a resolution of thanks to
Mr.. j. Sayles Brown for his efforts in organ
Izing the ward clubs; which was adopted
Nh Dudley moved the appointment of a
committee of ten to see, in case the registry is
reopened, that all Republicans In the ward
register: adopted.
MI J. NJ. Langster (colored,) of Ohio, ad-
dressed the meeting, after which ii adjourned
MEETING OF THB JoURNEYMRN CARPBN.
TIERS AssoCIATIoS.-A meeting of the jour-
nsymsn carpenters Of the District was held
last evening at Temperance Hall, on f street,
for the purpose Of reOrganiZng and the cleo
ton of officers to serve for the ensuing term
The meeting was called to order by Mr. b.
L: Neyins, with ]. N. Lansdale as secretary.
The election Of officers on motion, proceeded
with the following result:-Jas. H. Reed, pres
isent: VIM. II. Champion, recording secretary,
and J. N. Lansdale, treasurer.
The election for the remaining officers two
vice presidents, financial secretary and SER
geant- arms was postponed until the next
meeting.
come members that they could do SO by paying
the sum Of fifty cents each to the treas urer,
when some twenty to thirty gentlemen came
forward and paid their fees.
On motion, debate was limited to five min
ute speeches.
Mr Nevns offered several amendments to
the constitution, one of which was TO the effect
that no 'boss' employing lourneymen could
become mem Der OF the As ssociation, or be pres
ent at any OF its meetings, and moved that q
commltlee OF three be appointed 10 revise the
constitution.
Another proposed amendment was that but
one apprentice be allowed to three Journey
men and that the term of apprenticeship shall
be not less than three years.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Nevlns, Stan
ford and Wason the committee 10 revise the
con sttution.
The subject of an increase of wages was next
| introduced, and Mr.. Lansdale advocated tn q
propriety of deferring its consideration until
the 1st of June next
Mr.. Champion said his experience taught
him that the less a man worked the better the
pay, and hoped the discussion OF the subject
of either an increase of wages or a decrease of
hours be postponed until the association was
| fully organized. The House of Representa-
tiyes had passed bin shortening the hours of
labor, and he doubted not but that the Senate
| would early follow suit.
| Mr.. Stanford said that as the bosses never
| Consulted the journeymen about matters COR
corning enselves, he saw no good reason
| for journeymen to consult them, and moved
| that the sense of the meeting be taken on the
full discussion of the subject which motion
was put and carried.
Mr.. Reed said that every necessary of
life was increasing daily, he thought the time
had cone " hen the carpenters should demand
an increase OF wages q decrease OF hours
Mr.. Lansdsle said he was not anxious for a
strike-strikes should be avoided but it was
| proper that "oosses" should have suffic cient
knowledge OF he demand of the iourneymep
that they might contract tor work according
ly. He SAID the first of June or July was not
Tar on and py that time most OF the present
contracts would be finished.
II was moved and seconded that the con-
tractors be informed that the iourneymen car
penters demand an increase ofpay on the first
OF June; which was carried.
1t was Eoyed that the association hold
meeting on every Tuesday and Friday even
ings until the fret Of June. Adopted
The Chair stated other associations were
fully organized, and had appointed delegates
to the " NorkIngmens Assembly, which meets
weekly at CITY Hall, and at the next meeting
he would suggest the election of delegates TO
represent the iourneymen carpenters in that
assembly.
After the transaction of other business of no
special interest, the association adjourned.
GERMAN RADICAL LINCOLN OLuB.-A
me- citing of this club was held at their rooms.
7th street, last evening.
DR.; Risler, from the committee to prepare
an address TO the nominating convention. sub
mitted report, which was adopted.
The address sets forth that the German club
is the oldest Republican organization in the
Disrict-the nrst political organization in the
city TO break ground in favor OF political
equality; that the club will support the nomi-
nees Of the Repu blcan convention: that they do
not desire TO dictate to the nsminating conyen-
ton. but that they respectfully submit the
name of MI. Reinhardt, the choice of the club,
TO the favorable consideration OF the city nomi-
mating convention for the ce of register
DR.. Schall offered a series of resolutions
setting forth that any interference with
the rights OF conscience is contrary to the
constitution, and while favoring temperance
in all things, they oppose prohibitory laws;
consideration postponed.
ALEXANDRIA 1TEMs.-The Gazette yesterday
says:
The committee of merchants, appointed ac
the meeting held last week, of those favorable
10 the establishment of a steam ferry between
this city and the opposite Maryland shore, to
solicit subscriptions, have commenced their
labors, and, up to this morning, had succeeded
in obtaining upwards Of $500, which, with
the amount su absorbed in Maryland, is in
creased to a sum exceeding $4,000.
John Mitchell, who was struck by block on
the steamer E. G. knight, few days ago, aad
seriously injured and Samuel King, who was
hurt while at work on pile-dr in