Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-13
LOCAL NEWS.


Gay night, the Republican Club OF the Fourts
Ward met in the Third Baptist tcohor-d)
Church, corner OF l. and sth streets north. aud
was called to order by Mr.. j. n. Crossmln,
Mr. G. r. Needham. twhite.) from the CON-
mit'ee on bylaws, reported that the committee
TWO series prepared by Mr.. Gangewer aad
himself
Mr. DIXON (colored, suggested thar the CON-
mittee were all present, ana could make a
definite report. The series were reconmitted
and the committee retired
The Chair mentioned that the committee on
nominations would report the names of per
manent officers 10 be elected on the LIST Of April
next
Mr. Needham remarked tha, MT Bowen had
consented TO serve as president OF the club az
eIes ted, and hoped the committee would re-
member that fact.
Mr Needham. from the committee on by
laws, reported a series, which was read, aud
adopted unanimously without debate.
Mr.. Needam moved that the secretary be in-
sfructed 10 prepare a correct list Of members,
and that from the next meeting the members De
required 20 pay the fees; agreed 10.
Mr.. Needham moved the appointment OF a
committee OF i've members. 10 confer with
similar committees from other wards IN relA-
hon 10 peti'ioning Congress 20 provide for the
election OF Mayor and a comptroller for this
city IN June next.
Mr. King (whiie) explained that the reason
Tor adding comptroller Is the well known
fact that the money Of the peopIe-the taxes.
fines, &c,-Is expended without the accounts
having been audIted. He also announced that
a committee from the Seventh Ward upon his
subject was present an the church
They were invited TO speak upon the subject,
but before any address conid De made the res
oluton was adopted.
Mr.. Williams, (white) from the Seventh
ward. congratulated the CLUB upon their ap-
parent watchtulness. He, with the Seventh
ward committee. Were here 70 confer win
them, and were glad 10 see they had already
adopted the resolution. II the clubs cooper
ATE, and the petition is properly presented. the
wi ha ms "a h.-f fN,r,r
Mr.. J. =. Brown (white) rose and remarked
that this charter election should come or in
the spring.
The Chair, interrupting. said he had
expressed opposition 20 speakers from other
wards participating IN their discussion.
In this case ne would put 10 TO the sense OF the
club, as he wished TO hear MIR. Browns re-
marks. The club decided in tavOr OF Mr. b
and he resumed He had talked with a num-
oer OF colored men and learned from them that
among the colored voters were many whose
business called them away from the city before
the month sf June, and kept them away
curing the Summer. That Is one reason for
an earlier election. Another reason Is the
moral impulse which would be given by H.
Congress would be here, and that would gave
the impulse, for we know that during the
absence OF Congress the wet blanket Of seces-
SION rs thrown around US.
Mr. J. IL Crane. (white) OF Seventh Ward,
favored the resolution.
Mr.. Lucas, (colored) of Seventh Ward, said
n we get majority OF the Republicans OF the
city, we Will have majority OF the Districr.
and there Is no doubt that Congress will act IN
favor Of the majority.
The president appointed the following COM
mittee: @. r. Needham, white, Rev. j. A
Jones. cOlored, Mr.. Hatton. colored, Gen. Jos
Gerhardt, white, and - Gangewer, wnite
Mr.. HattOn introduced a preamble setting
forth that as the Seventh Ward Club had
adopted resolution excluding members of
other clubs from the discussions in their meet
ing this club resolves that its courtesy be ex-
tended TO all Republicans who may be pres
ent al ITS meetings and desire 10 give vent
TO their feelings, or 10 offer suggestions.
hr. Williams, (white,) of the 7th ward. said
the resolution referred 10 only excluded out
slders from discussion OF the business Of the
club, not for matters OF general interest.
Mr. Lucas (colored) denied the passage Of
such a resolution as rs referred to by the sth
ward club.
On motion, the preamble was stricken out,
and the resolution adopted.
MIR. Jeffries (coIored5 moved that the names
OF any persons engaged in enticing colored
citizens TO migrate be stricken from the list OF
members.
A Voice-who is it9
Mr.. Jeffries referred TO one Mr.. Mcintosh.
lEaughter In the " amen corner
Mr.. Mcintosh (colored) excitedly denied the
charge, and called for the proof and declared
his readiness 70 answer for himself.
The Chair called 70 order, and hoped that
members would have a chance 70 justify them
Mr.. Jefrries renewed his accusation with re.
newed emphasis.
Mr.. Mcintosh again denied the charge. aud
Rev. Mr.. Jones (colored) hoped no further
personalities would be INDUCED.
Mr. Needham moved the appointment Of
committee of three TO investigate charges OF
this kind agreed TO
Rev. Mr. BouIdin ,colored) cautioned the
club against persons going about getung coll
ores families 10 migrate. They are only wire
workers trying 10 get the voters out OF the
District.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Jeffries, Lewis,
and Shanklaud the committee.
Mr. Stokely (colored) moved the appoint
mest OF a committee Of three TO invite radical
members of Congress 10 address the club any
night next week AZ their convenience Agreed
TO and Messrs. StokeIy, tcoIored,) Needham,
ana Gen Gerhardt (white) were appointed.
The business OF the club having been fin
Ished, addresses were made by Messrs Wil-
liams. :. j. Brown, Mr.. Crane, Mr.. Wood.
(white,) and Rev. Mr.. Bouldin, tcolored.)
briefly fayoring the impeachmento OF the Pres
ldent, the immediate alteration OF the election
law OF this city. and opposition 10 the migra
ton Of colored families from the District
ON motion, the club adjourned TO meet in
Galbraith Chapel next Monday night.