Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-18

Df. Boyd.-mr. President, move
been accepted.
DR.. Boyd replied that it took effect a. the
next meeting, and moved the election by bal
loi; not seconded, IL beins then Ills D. m los:
The motion was adopted, and the following
were appointed: j. II Crane, Joseph Will
lams, Rev. W. J. Walker, (coIored) Met
ter. (colored) and Rev. Mr.. Lee, (colored.)
Mr.. Hepburn objected 10 Mr.. Williams ser
wing, as he was not voter.
Mr.. Boswell rendered his resignation as
President of the Association, and proceeded
10 read his letter, in which be states that
he felt compelled 70 take this course from
the frequent personal controversies that
have taken place in the club, and because OF
the unaccountable conduct Of the acting Sc
cretary. He was actuated by one motive-the
pI eservaticn Of the unity Of the party, which
cannot be done while personal controversies
arise. He was not afraid of his past or present
position as Republican, although he did not
claim TO be an original suffrage man, from the
fact that that slblect had nsI been before the
people until the last two years. He would re-
fer those who doubted his position TO his cards
published in the Republican sf Oct Sd, 1864,
and the Star of the 10th OF May, 1s65. He had
beeD the President OF the ward organization
for hye years; but, with all his efforts. he
found men Of no character and no princi-
pies attempting 70 denounce him. In conclu-
sion he assured the club that he would con-
tinue faithful worker in the cause.
Messrs. Barron, (white,) Smithson, white
and others. asked IL the Chair had fully made
up his mind to thu course!
Mr.. SmithsoD ,white) moved that the resip-
nation be not accepted
Rev. A. Bowen (eolored) believed that IL
was the unanimous wish of the colored meR
for the President TO rerain his position and
that they could not be made TO believe that
he was not the colored mans friend; they
were satisfied with his loyalty, and could
not be made to doubt il.
A Voice-Thats what's the matter
Mr.. Jos. Williams moved that the Chair be
requested TO withdraw the resignation. and he
expressed his astonishmeHt on reading IN the
n Ra a
that DR.. Boyd had offered certain resolu-
tions.
DIR. Boyd hoped the resignation would not
be accepted and as he was going out Of the
club, the President would not be compelled 10
keep company with men of no character In
his letter he speaks OF the acting secretary,
and he would like 10 know what he meant
when he had been elected al the same time as
the gentleman.
The Chair-when the Secretary comes to a
meeting and leaves il, making il necessary to
appoint a secretary pro tem., there was cause
for calling him an acting secretary.
DIR. Boyd said that he offered certain reso-
Intions in the Wesley Church, which were
adopted, and one Of the resolutions directed
him to present them AT the other wards, which
he did.
The Chair denied that the resolution had
DR. Boyd remarked that as being of no char
acter he would dare an investigation. His
character had been testified to by fifJy-fve
members OF Congress.
The Chalr.-The gentleman's character has
not been attacked.
DR.. Boyd continued, saying that the Chair
WeuId IN future be able TO keep respectable
Mr. Baker put the question, and the club
unanimously refused to accept the resignation
Of Mr.. Boswell.
The Chair thanked the association for the
compliment, and promised that in the future
ne would be as in the past-the friend of man,
,;s ~ ntetei @ Mnat LIE coIor. All the past was
%iSea !. gu, with him. HIS only purPess was
20 ~stcn the coppSrnSern ppar, "a gerty, 100 Ne atd
He would say that the remarks taken by the
secretary 10 refer 10 him were not so ended
but 10 p. II. Rhinehardt, the would make 40
bones about IL, who had defaned him behind
his back. The previous night he saw Mr.
RhInehardt who denied that he had spoken
derogatory to the speaker, and he believed
him, but had ascertained that yesterday he
was repeating the same remarks. In God s
name, let the party u OF disgrace itself by nom
mating backbiter He was sure now that
this man Rhinehardt was sneak, for he (Bos-
well) got mis- information from a coIored man,
and be had 70 find out the first colored man
YET who had lied TO him. Mr. Boswell pro-
ceeded at considerable length 20 explain how
the Misunderstanding had arisen: and at the
conclusion of his address, the meeting (past
mldnight) adjourned.
A
FIRST WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB.-A fUU at
tendaRce--ResuIt Of adrertisiag IN the SARA
meeting OF the First Ward Republican Club
was held last evening At the Baptist Church
corner l9th a and i streets. The President Jno.
T. Cook, Esq, (colored,l in the Chair, VIM. III.
Lewis (eoloredl and VIM. II. A. WormIey,
(colored.) Secretaries.
There were present a large number of COL
orea and aoout twenty five white persons.
After prayer by Rev. ID W. Anderson, (coI-
ored,) the Chair presented TO the meeting the
resolution adopted at the Central Association
on the 9th instant, requesting each club to
lect and publish full Ward ticket, aud elect
Is delegates to the nom mating Convention,
which meets In MAY.
Also, a communication from Mr.. J. IL.
Holmes enclosing the resolutions offered by
him and adopted at the 9th Ward Club on
Thursday evening last endorsing the Central
Association as the parent of the different ward
clubs, and providing for tie appointment OF an
executive committee composed OF Il delegates
from each ward club.
The President stated he had signed a docu-
pent presented TO him by Mr.. Brown proyid-
ing for a meeting of the Presidents OF tue ward
clubs, but he submit ed his action TO the club
for their approval.
Mr.. o. 5. Baker said many persons did not
Understand the history OF the call for fifteen
delegates TO be elected. He then proceeded TO
explain the origin and object Of the call as
adopted by the Central Association.
On motion OF Mr Syphax (colored) the COM
munieatIons ana the call for the meeting OF
the presidents Of the clubs were referred TO
the executive committee.
The Chair also laid before the association a
communication from the 9Th ward club en-
closing the resolutions adopted there some
time since relative to the discharge of a col
ored man named Davis, by the Potomac Ferry
Rev. ID. w. Anderson (colored) said he hoped
all would unite and mark that person who
would prescribe the coiored man.
The executive committee presented a series
of resolutions, which they recommended as q
platform for the association. The resolutions
state that IN the loyal people OF the United
States and their faithful representatives in the
army and navy and in Congress, true friends
are found: that the wxrmest gratitude Of the
colored people is due to them; and that so long
as they continue TO maintain their present noble
attitude, so long they cannot fan 10 attract us
as their friends and allies to battle by their
siee for the security Of our common inherit
ance.
The next resolution condemns the efforts to
induce colored people TO emIgrate from the
United States while inducements are held out
at the same time 70 the refuse population Of
Europe to come to this country.
The fourth resolution states that IL Is the
desire of the eolored people to cultivate in
time TO come, as heretofore, The most friendly
relations with the people of this city, and that
they will continue 10 set an example OF indus
try. frugality, sobriety. and obedience to the
laws that they have no resentment to crafty
or revenge 10 wreak. t..t
The fifth resolution states that they will
labor by all true means TO promote among
themselves and the public generally the ad-
vantages Of sound primary education and
as a poseibie of a still moro fhorou oh .nd