Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-26

Church of st. John, Baptist, in the First W ard,
IN aid OF the Church, is now in progress
AETRoPoLITAN thanksgiving, dancing
and the drama, this evening. A splendid per-
Torrance.
JEUNEHAS's PLEASURE GARDEN, corner 4th
and l. streets, is now open.
TEUToSIA HALL---Performance this evening
THIRD WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB-Candf-
dates for Aldermen and CounciInien NoEinated.-
Inc regular weekly meeting of the Third
Ward Republican Club was held last svening
AT Wisewell barracks, corner Seventh and q
streets the President, A. G.. Hall, (white) in
reiary.
been read, Mr.. w. II. Wilson (white) SAID Nr
w. A. Cook had been elected as a delegate to
the nominating convention, but his name did
not appear on the record.
Mr. G. ii. Bliss, (whIte) one of the teIlers
said Mr.. Cook had received 90 votes
b Mr.. w. A. Cook (wnite) SAID ifno one had re-
ceiyed more votes than himself he was elected,
but he did not desire to be a delegate There
appeared to be but IL names on the minutes
End be supposed he was the 18th delegate.
The Secretary stated he had copied the names
from the list furnished i'm by the telIers
Mr.: O. Sterling (white) said he was elected
as delegate, but his name did not appear on
Mr.. J. q. Clay (white) stated that Mr.. Ster.
ling was duly elected as a delegate
MI Cock moved that his name be erased
and that OF Mr. Ste rling inserted
hr. Miller objected. He thought Mr. Cook
one OF the best men in the city and another
lnlng Dir G. had no right TO correct the min
ntes as be was not at the meeting.
Mr.. Caleb Hawkins (colored) thought the
monon or MI cook was proper one.
MT Miller raised point Of order that Mr.
Ooox could not correct the minutes OF the
meeting which be did not attend
The CHAIR overruled the point OF order
stating that Mr. Cooks motion was in the form
OF a resolution. and-therefore it was proper
Mr. W. Ii. Cudlipp, (white) asked that the
names De read for information.
The Secretary stated that the name of Mr..
STERLING did not appear On the list handed to
such lit.
Mr. Miller appealed to Mr.. Cook to with.
draw his resolution.
MIR. Cook said he did not want 10 he a hone
OF contention in any Radsal meeting
1T was asked if all the delegates were men,
bers of the club.
The secretary replied that the name NJ Mr.
Sterling was not on the roll
Inc Cnalr decided that Mr.. Sterling was not
qaalned gate, his name not being on the
roll of the club
Mr.. Sterling said he was secretary OF the
German Radical Club, and did not know A
Was necessary to be q member OF this organi-
zatlon' not wishing 70 be the cause of any dis
agreement he withdrew his name and asksd
ed.
Mr.. Miller said he thought MIR. VIM. Buda
had been elected a delegate, but mis- name
did not appear on the list.
The name of Mr.. Budd was placed On the
Thellst of delegates was then read as follov.
John X. Elyans, Jno. T. johnson, S. q
Brow n, Geo w; Renfro, Thss. P. Bell, Isaac
Dorsey, VIM Budd, Jno. A Brooks, Alex
Hays, Alex Thomas, Henry Brooks, jas Cole.
man, l.. Schmidt, N. II. Clark, w. A. COOK
Inc chair stated that the next busin sss in
Aldermen and Council to be voted for AZ the
June election.
Mr.. Z. q. Hartford nominated John r. Ell.
vans mr. Miller nominated w. A. Cook
Mr.. Cook said he did not know what was
the matter with his friend Miller. TLaugh.er.l
he mad already stated he would not be a
candidate, and withdrew his name
Mr.. Cook asked that the noninarion of Mr.
ElVans be made unanimous:'whieh was agreed
Nominations for Council being in order.
MIR. W. b. Cudlipp nominated G. w. Drew
Mr- solomon q. johnson nominated MI
Khees; Mr.. Thomas p Bell nominated r.
j Bell. MI. N. II. Miller nominated N II
Clark. Mr.. Hawkins nomina:ed Mr.. A. q.
Hall. -"' n W.
Mr.. Hall declined
Mr.. Brown stated thar Mr. Rbee. was a true
friend TO the ColOred man his whole souI was
pound up IN educational principles, and he
was IN favor Of ed ucating the cOlored as well
as the white children
Mr. Thomas T.. Bell said Mr. r.. J. Bell WAS
uue friend OF the colored man. aud had been
so all ms life Time. He was one OF the IS who
Stse iOl sne extensien OF the elective fran
cnlse 70 the colored man.
MI. Jno Clary said Mr.. Drew had ALWAYS
Deen republican. and was a true friend to
The Chair also stated that Mr.. Drew was a
good Republican WIS
Inc vote was then taken by tellers. and an
nounced a. follows. Mr. Bell, I5,: Mr. Ehees
80 Mr.. Clarke, 105; Mr.. Drew ~
Messrs Bell, Rhees. and Clarke were de-
aiaIeo 70 De the nominees and on motion the
nominations were made unanimous
Inc committee 20 notify Mr.. EIyans of his
termination returned with thai gentleman and
ne was introduced to the association and re-
Ger eIsa WIZ great applause. Mr.. EIvsns az
Ter returning his than rs ~
40 hlm 10 receive the nomination. particular
~ so 10 think that 10 was unanimous and had
Deen Unsolicited by him. The position of AL
GERMAN would require a large portion of a
PERSONS time and he was afraid he couId moi
accept without seriously iniuring his busi-
ih, Inc INST thing that should be done
Sught TO be to call on the Executive of the
cooperation Tor q statement of ali recsints
from all sources of Revenue from the Corpo-
had M i5s spPIopslatlons TO which moaey
MAD oeen devoted, tse amount on hand, the
amount of indebtedness. &c so that every
man might Know how the affairs of the Cor
Poratlon stood. In conclusion Mr.. Elvans
desired the association 10 allow him TO hold
Inc nomination over for one week and he
would give ms answer, though he wouId
tatner NOT nave an office but IL they could
Hhn no one else TO suit them as well, he would
ehdeayor 70 serve them TO the best of his abiI-
ny he thought there were Others In the ward
s0ulo serve them as well as he. and
ofthe once. " ~
On m otlon Of Mr.. Bell the meeting insisted
on the nomination OF Mr. FIvaus
mt IA. j. BEL was called upon ana returned
ms tnahks Tor the honor conferred upon him
he mac ehoeeNo-ed 20 serve his country and re-
main loyal, Bat more had been done hr M
ASSOCIATION II dominating him 10 maize his
life. iins MS
MT Clarke was also called upon and 70.
mr. Miller moved that a committee OF three
be appointed 10 wait upon the Judges of tn
Supreme Court aud have the Judges Of E,lec
ZION appointed as Judge Cartier would shor
ly leave the City; adopted
The Chair appointed Messrs Miller FlXsns
and Johnson Is such committee
Afier an address by Major Morse the meet
ng adj burned.
RELIEF or The SOUTH.-The committee an
pointed AZ the meeting OF the representatives
OF the churches TO raise funds and apply them
10 he reItef OF destitute people South, have
expended an PROVISIONS. &c. about o. 200,
which has been sent 10 the most needy places
and letters expressing the gratitude Of those
receiving this relief have been received The
committee expect to receive fully $1,000 and
Will eontin ne the Distributor