The national Republican., 1867-05-11

had expressed prsferenee for aotnB Washing-
tonians on the ticket, and he (tho speaker) did
Mr. Ross (colored) spoke Of his knowledge Of
Mr.. Stewart, and testified TO bis radicalism, and
that he was suitable as q candidate.
A member moved that, before tho meeting
proceed further with the nominations before
them, applications for membership be In order.
which was agreed to, and = number were pro-
Mr.. Keith (oolored) was now told by the chair.
man he was entitled to the floor 10 speak In 70.
gard to the nomination Of Mr. Stewart
Mr. Keith arose and said that, AZ ho could not
speak before, he would not now, and would take
his seat; which he did with much laughter from
the club. .f... i.
Mr.. Kelso spoke Of various matters, finishing
By nominating Mr.. Chase In place Of Mr. Stewart.
Mr.. J. 6ayies Brown said that tho motion Of
Mr.. Keiso was bat a dilatory ono. -
The question being on the nomination Of Mr..
Stewart, Mr.. Chase sad that he (the speaker)
was not qualified for the Office, and therefore
declined II.
Mr.. James (cOlored) endorsed the character Of
Mr.. Stewart as good. IF ,. p
Mr.. Donnell said that they wanted mon Of
brain and culture In the position, and he wanted
to SEQ q candidate indorsed by the best men In
the ward, ere he should vote for them. The
speaker was evidently opposed to the nOmina'
tion OF Mr.. Stewart
A vote being taken on the nomination Of Mr.
Stewart, tho gentleman was rejected. s.F
The name Of Mr.. W. Rutherford, for Common
Council was then placed by tho chairman before
the meeting to take action upon.
Mr.. J. Sayles Brown said that the members Of
tho club ought not to condemn a nominee on
mere negative testimony--that whom he was
known to be good and sound Republican the
report Of the committee should be adopted.
Rev. b. b. Amory spoke In favor Of Mr.. Ruth
erford, and said that ho was an extreme radical,
and was just the man they wanted.
Mr.. Rutherford was nominated by reclamation.
The name Of Joshua Whitney, for assessor, was
next given to the meeting to dispose Of.
Mr.. Ambush, the secretary, spoke fayorably
| Of Mr.. Whitney, and moved that he be made the
candidate Of tho ward for tho position; which
was unanimously agreed to, and Mr.. Whitney
declared tho nominee.
8. Crockor to fill tho vacancy occasioned by the
| rejection Of Mr.. Stewart. lie paid glowing
tribute to the gentleman's g qualification.
Mr.. Dudley endorsed tho nomination of Gen.
Crocker.
Col Bromhall also testified to the bravery of
the gentleman proposed, and to his abilities as n
lawyer, &c. He was highly eugolistic Of Gen
CroCksr's political faith, and knew him to be all
, right. "
Gen, orocksr was, on vote being taken, de-.
ol ired the nominee.
A reconsideration Of the vote was had, by which
the nomination Of Alderman was postponed.
The chairman of the committee (Mr. Lewis
spoke in favor Of Mr.. Richards.
Mr.. Pfau also made few remarks, advocating
1 the nomination Of the gentleman.
Mr.. Callan remarked that he had boen out.
and found that Mr.. Richards napo was on the
poll-list.
Mr. Dudley said that he had not spoken previ-
ously in reference to the nomination Of Mr.. Rich
! ards. He had always heard the gentleman spoken
favorably Of He was the only ono in the Al.
dormen chamber who voted in favor Of negro
| suffrage.
| Major Hall arose in explanation, and said that
MS his (Mr. Richards) name was on tho registry
he was perfectly satisfied, and now heartily en-.
| dorsed his nomination.
Mr.. z. Richards was, on a vote being taken,
declared nominated for the office Of Aldermen Of
| the Second ward.
Mr.. Chase moved that committee Of Eve be
appointed to make arrangements for holding a
mass meeting to ratify the nominations made
here this evening Agreed to-
| Mr.. Arnold (colored) offered q resolution that
the thanks of tho club be rendered to J. Ssyiss
Brown for his untiring exertions in behalf of the
| oolored man. and for his earnest devotion to
those principles which make all equal before the
law. The RESOLUTION was adopted by aoclama-
1 ton.
Mr. Dudley offered a resolution that commit
tee Of ten be appointed TO thoroughly canvass the
ward, and have the voters on hand in case the
registration list is again opened. The resolution
was agreed to.
The Chair announced the following gentlemen
as the committee per Mr.. Chase's resolution:
Messrs. Chase, Pifer, Stewart, Bucher and Jack
son.
| A collection to defray the expenses OF the club
was thon taken up. During the business Of col
lecting the stamps, Mr.. Langston, colored law.
yer from obcrlin, Ohio, was invited to address
the meeting. .....
Mr.. Langston elOquently responded TO the in,
vitation, and was followed In his remarks by
otharsj the club adjourning at late hour. The
meeting was large and much unanimity marked
all their proceedings.
BASE BALL MATou-NEvER DIsMoUNri
VS.. ROYAL JARS. - Yesterday, at about foui
o'clock, a large concOurso Of people assembled a
the National base ball grounds, south Of tho Ex
ecutive mansion, to witness q match game o
base ball between the above e.named clubs II hav
ing been rumored about the city that the "Japs'
would appear In Japanese costumes At the mp
pointed hour al O'Clock Pm both mines ap
pearod from their dressing rooms and passed Il
the grounds headed by the Royal Tycoon o
the "Japs," when general shout and peal o
laughter rent tho air. Tho royal Japs wore par
ticolorsd dresses and fans using as a covering
for their heads glove boxes, &c. Tho predomi
nant colors Of their dresses were red and yellow
and purple, with lighter colors, was used to q
great extent The Royal Tycoon appeared or
wooden shoes. Cowan, the pitcher for the Japs
initiated, with good effect, the language of the
Japanese, which frequently ELECTED applause
from tho spectators-the ladies especially. The
flagstaff bore the Japanese colora on which were
hisroglyphics somewhat resembling their writ
ing Below this were the emblems Of the Never
| Dismounts-a man on horseback.
| The club last-named wore black pnntaloons,
white linen coats and broad.rimmed Panama
hats. Around the hat were the words, In black
letters, Never Dismounts;' around the waist Q
red belt and on the back Of each was pinned
n placard bearing the initials IN. d" In large
size Taking them all in all both clubs pre-
sented q grotesque appearance. Arriving on
the grounds they formed In open order, Qae'
to fane.l when the Japs prostrated themselves
to the earth In true Japanese style, arose
rushed forward and went through the hugginl
, process with their rivals in true oriental style
, The toss of a penny decided that the Dsmount'
should 60 to the bat and tho Japs in the field
, The game was q osely-contested one, and
resulted as indicated by the following score
NEVER DIsNoUSrs. ROYAL JAPs.
OR, o. r.
Ro c..............l Cowan, ..........l
LsksmAn p.......3 8 William, c..........
TAlt Il b....,.,....2 Moran, b,.,.......
0 BO, eos, 2 b......... 4 0Tammer, Sb.......
h But er, 3 b.......... James, I. .,,......
= Robinson, ss.....,2 1 Thompson, f.....
y King, f...........l 1 Longap, 2b.........
Jones. | f.,,,,,,,,,,2 3 Stew art, E......,,
a