Evening star., 1867-05-14

On public schools, reported fayorably on the
nomin ations of h. u. Croggon and Frederick
Wbyte as members Of the Board OF Trustees
OF public Schools for the ith District, and the
nominations were confirmed unanimously
Mr.. Owen introduced bills to set the cur bstones
and pave the footways on the east side OF Ver-
mont avenue, between Rhode Island avenue
and X street north, and on the east side OF 18th
street west, between G and streets north
also, on the south side of r street north, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets west; all of whic h
were passed. Mr.. Given moved to reconsider
the vote by which this Board rejected the re-
port of the conference committee recommend
ing concurrence in the Council amendment to
the bill to repair the alley IN square 37a; car
ried, and the vote was Reconstructed, and ths
report of the committee WAS concnrred in, and
Council substitute for the Aldermen's bill was
passed. Council amendment to the bill for i'm
provement of south front of square 732 was
concurred in. Mr.. Owen introduced a joint
Iesolution res, in favor Of John T. Bridget to al:
shop; laid on the table. Adjourned.
FOURTH WARD REPUBLICAN, CLuB.-The
regular meeting of the club was held last
night IN DIR. Bouldin's church, corner OF
Fourth and l. streets north. The attendance
was not as large as usual, many being de-
TERED by the indications Of rain. The club
was called to order by Gen. Gerhardt, vice
president, and Mr.. Hatton (colored) was Sec
retary. The business was begun with prayer
read the proceedings as reported in one of the
daily papers.
Rev. Mr.. Jones moved the adoption of the
minutes, and proceeded to remark that the re-
port read vas not the secretary's minutes. but
slip from paper. He contended that the
procee dings should be read from the secre-
tary's minutes.
Mr. Jeffries (coiored) began to complain of
the untairness of the election OF delegates at
the last meeting. but was called to order by the
Chair, the question being upon the adoption
OF the minutes. .. ..
The subject was further discussed by Rev.
Messrs. Jones and Bouldin. (colored,) Mr.
Hatton, Major Morse, and Mr.. Reinhardt
The correctness Of the slip as a report was
conceded. but 1t was urged that the proceed
ings should be read from the secretary's man
uscript. ..s
Mr.. Hatton said he had his written min utes
In book at home, but the printed report be-
ing correct, and more convenient to read, he
had thought il proper to read that.
On melton OF Mr.. Crossman, the Secretary
was granted further time to correct his min
Mr.. Brown (white) offered a series of res.
olutioss expressive Of the regret Of the club
upon hearing the announcement of the death
the hereaved family; which were unanimous
ly adopted. and copy ordered to be prepared
and signed by the officers of the club, and
TO tine fsm OF the
this church on Friday evening next to make
nominations for the ward Off GERS to be elected
in June next and that the Republican voters
OF the ward be invited to participate; unani-
moasly adopted.
Mr.. Mccoy (colored) offered a resolution
instructing the delegates from this ward to
vote for such candidate for the general ticket
as are proposed from this ward.
On motion OF Mr.. Jefries. the res olu ton was
lald on the table. ...
Mr.. Needham (white) moved that the ap.
pointment OF the subcommittee, which was
referred to the executive committee, be taken
from the committee. and the appointments be
MADE TO- might by the club agreed to.
MT Ratton moved 10 postpone the appoint
nj iph
rejected
The club made the following appointments !:
ISL district, g. +. Needham (white), Marcel
lus West and w II. Edinborough (coiored):
I'd. James jackson (colored), Jeremiah Cos.
tello and P. H. Donegan (white); Sd, General
Joseph Gerhardt, Major Morse. Jas. Brown
ath, u. W. Dixon, Palmer Briscee (colored)
}. Il. Brown; 5th, (suburbanl, Major Town
send, w. Terrell. -.
Mr.. Hickman (colored) gave notice Of his
inten ton 20 offer resolution pro DIVIDING for a
grand mass meeting of Republicans at some
early day.
Mr.. Jefries was called upon to explain bis
views relative to the delegates. He stated that
the delegation is not equally distributed be-
tween the sub b-dstric Is, and that in the selec-
ton those who worked hardest were not
regarded. Adjourned.
4. MEETING OF THE FIFTH WARD REpuBLIcAs
CLUB-Election IF DeEegates.-Last evening a
citation was held at Israel Church, which was
crowded to overfowing. Vice Preside MT j.
X. Harrison (white) occupied the CHAIR and
Mr: A. r. Clarke (white) secretary.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Robinson.
Mr.. Atkinson (colored) moved that Cant A.
;. b. Wall. who was present, be invited TO ad-
Mr.. W H Brown tcolored) objected on the
ground that they came for business and not for
speech making.
finally the motion to invite Captain Wall to
speak was adopted, and he briefly addressed
the meeting.
The report of the executive committee on the
resolutions offered at the last meeting In rela.
ton to the Republicans supporting none but
those known to be in favor Of free schools and
a uniform system OF education, and who are
kno wn to be opposed to slavery In every form
and shape, was taken up and adopted.
The meeting proceeded to the election Of
delegates to the convention voting ciua roce,
(colored) J. II. Harrison, (white,) E. s. At.
kinson, (colored, James Liverpool, (coIored,)
A r Clarke, (wnite,) Samuel Nichols, (col-
Th,nney SsSlo1sd No Mar
w. H. Slater, (white.) Chas. Lemon, (coIsred,)
VIM: Barnes, (white.l Major Geo. w. Wells,
IwsIe,l Alfred H. Parry, (colored,) Foster
Samuel Williams and W. H. Brown, (col-
Mr.W. H. Brown (colored) offered q resolu.
ence to secure the selection Of Mr.. A. G.. Hair
as the nominee for Collector.
Major Wells (white) opposed the passage of
the resolution on the ground that If the club
had not confidence in the delegates they should
not have elected them.2 -
An effort was made to adjourn but lost, and
the resolution was adopted. - .n-
The meeting adjourned past midnight.
MEETING IN THE sixth WARp-Election of
4nother Set Of Dele0ates.--Last evening, q
NEE ting was held at the school house near
Lincoln depot in answer to q call signed by
James N. Holmes, chairman executive com.
mittee OF Sixth Ward Club, ana lib members
OF the club, setting forth that g the election of
delegates last Thursday evening was grossly
irregular and fraudulent" There were not
more than hundred persons pIesent-twelye
whites and the remainder colored men, resi-
ding in the neighborhood. The call we have
referred to appeared In the Chronicle of yester-
DAY morning, and yesterday afternoon the
following handbill was distributed through
ont the ward:
Attention, SirtA Ward Republicans.--A meet.
ing of the Sixth Ward Republican Club has
been called by j. 5. Holmes, who did not get
elected delegate at the last meeting, and who
claims that the election is I" grossly Irregular"
This meeting has not received the assent Of
either the president or vice president, or any
other officer OF the club: il is, therefore cajl
clearly in his interest, and should not be
countsnanced BY true Republicans.
Treasurer Sixth Ward Republican Club, and
{ sssss& anstH other officers OF the Club
The walk to the place Of meeting was any