Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-06

ORGANIZATION OF THE FIFTH WARD RE-
PUBLICAN CLUB.-ln response 10 a published
call, large number of the voting residents of
the Fifth Ward, without distinction of color
assembled last night in the Israel Church
(MethCdlsD. souIh Of the Capitol A goodiy
number of members of other ward clubs twho
present
Mr.. :. J. Brown called the meeting to order,
and MAJOR T.. G.. Townsend was elected CHAIR
man and VIM. Brown secretary.
MI. =. J. Brown stated the object of the
meeting 20 be To afford the citizens oppor-
tunlty TO consider a proposition TO organize a
Republican club in the ward. IL was called
al the instance of the Republican Association
OF the District, IL having been determined 10
organize ward associations auxiliary to the
centTal ASSOCIATION, for the purpose OF effect
ing an organization 10 cover the whole city
Mr. Brown explained the necessity for such
organization In order TO secure the harmonious
acton OF the Republicans without distinction
OF color. IN all matters concerning the general
welfare. IN which all were alike Interested. He
proceeded TO read the constitution OF the CEN
tral association, adapted to ward associations.
ard presented 1T for the endorsement of the
meeting, and, by a rising vote, it was almost
unanimously endorsed.
Ii was then suggested that those who pro-
posed TO enter upon the organization at once
should give In their names TO the secretary:
which being done. Mr.. Brown offered a resoIu-
ton 10 organize the Fifth Ward Republican
Club by adopting the constitution submitted:
which was agreed to.
Rev. Mr.. Hunter, pastor of the church, moved
mate the officers and executive committee of
the club: which passed, and Messrs Wayne
Parry, Clarke, Hayne, and Hicks, were ap-
pointed and Rev. Mr. Hunter and Mr. Taylor
were subsequently, added. Tue Committee re-
tired 10 consult, and the time was passed in
singing the chorus, The stars of the morning
After which Major T.. CT. Townsend briefly
addressed the congregation upon the beginning
OF the club and its prospects for the future,
predicting a successful result. The Majors
address was heartily apPlauded, and the COM
panY joined in singing The familiar hymn,
The Year OF Jubilee " Mr. Hawley, of Chi
cagO, next addressed the meeting.
The committee then returned and made q
report OF nominations. which were adopted, as
follows President. J. II. A. Shuremau coll
OTed; Vice Presidents, Major L. q. Townsend
white. and Rev. VIM. Hunter colored; Cores
pondiBg Secretary, A. L. Clark; Secretary, Jos
Weems, colored, Treasurer. L. II. Wayne: Ex-
ecutiye Committee, a. II. Parry, J. b TayIar
u Charles Jones, Chas. T.. Brown, BENJAMIN
Wright, l. Scott, W. @. Marshall Joseph
Wlmms, e. W. Hutton. Edw. Atkinson. M
Harrison, j. H. Brook, Turner Torrey white
}. j. ArrInson, Hiram Pitts.
The president elect was conducted 10 the
chair, and the officers assembled before him
were introduced as a body TO the meeting. The
president then addressed the club, promising
1aithful attention 10 duty, and in wiling the
earnest CO. operation of the members
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Hunter the executive
committee was instructed 10 draft the bylaws
necessary for the club.
The meeting then adjourned, and after sing
ing dOxolCgy were dismissed with a benedic-
ton by Rev. Mr.. Hunter.