Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-05-02

ued the majority would spIi on and lana
thirds OF the whites who were aguriag so
prominently in the Republican meetings were
unwilling that the colored men should hold
as substitute aseries of resolutions providing
that II is the duty OF eyery Republican 70 use
his influence 20 have men placed upon the
ticket in the ensuing election who are
known 10 be favorable TO the party: inviting
all Rep ublicans, irrespective Of color. 20 unite
IN the support Of the party in the ensuing elec-
toss; that eaoris should be made 20 briRE
about n friendly feeling between all good ci;-
IzsHs; that concentrated effort alone viii in
sure the success OF the party, and that u would
be unwise % nominate colored men for ofhce;
hat no'hmg in the fourth resolution should
be construed IS casting n reflection on any cit
zen a. 10 q want OF confidence IN their ahll-
liy, respect for their manhood, or prejudice %
Mr. Syphsx moved to lay the substitute on
The "a BITE Los.
Mr.. Snowden lcolored) .aid ne thought ne
subject Of nom nations should not be. dis
missed. A committee on that suhJsct had
been aprointed. and he was willing - place
confidence IN their judgment and leave the
matter with them.
Mr. Iayerns had no confidence in ne COM
miiiee, as one OF the members had stated that
unl' 50 be was pleased he would withdraw
and nominate an Independent ticket.
Ar. VIM. SypbaN fay red the election OF
oolor'd nsn, but eighty out OF every hundred
were oppos.d d 10 az. thinking that IL was inJn-
diCiOus.
Mr. Clark could not understand why the
resolutions were offered. There was a CON-
mIttec 10 decide upon the color and quaiihca-
hons OF the nominees. The club could accept
or REJECT any one Of the nominees when the
report should be made
Mr.. Syphax moved TO adjourn. Lost
Alter some further debate, the substitute OF
MI 1aVerns wac adopted. with great ap-
plause.
Mr. BoIden moved that Ed ward Watson
members of the nominating committee TO re-
port on the l4th of May.
Mr.. Syphax hoped that white men would be
placed on the committee.
An amendment was adopted providing for
the Appointment of two additional members
OF the committee, 10 be white men, aad that
they be selected by those previously ap-
pointed.
Amer an address bv Major Morse, the club
adjourned
ALEXANDRA AND VICINITY.-The AIexan-
dris Gazette of yesterday says
The May term of the county cour; for this
kenze, John Moore. II. W. Febrey. p R.
Evans, ano W. W. White, and will commence
its session on Monday next the Gth inst An
tnf Justices, however, have been summoned
10 attend this term, and take into csnsidera-
ton the ploprety OF suspending the opera
tons OF the fence law in this county, and for
the purpose Of granting licenses.
A note from a friend residing near FalIs
Church. In Fairfax county, says that the farm
ers in thai section are all busily engaged
ploughing for corn, and that the wheat looks
rain Will be Of much benefit to the growing
crops and 10 vegetables. In some sections OF
the surrounding country rain was wanted
the ground having become parched and hard
flshtown wore more lively appearance
this morning than IL has done for several days
past, In conseQ uencs Of the arrival from the
different fishing shores OF an increased num-
Der OF vessels. The supply Of nsh, however,
is sui far short Of the demand, and pecu-
mary losses are anticipated by some who
commenced the season under the most ffatter-
ing pros poets.
Alta NEE ing held last night for the purpose
OF recognizing company to establish steam
cemmunIcailon between this city and the
Maryland Shore opposite, all the business in
terests OF the city were well represented, and
an earnest desire manifested to consummate
the project.
A committee appointed at the merchants
meeting on Monday evening, to ascertain the
expense OF establishing an Exchange, and
whether an amount sum cient would he sub
scribed, have performed their duty. and have
secured subscriptions more than SUFFICIENT to
put the Exchange INTO operation.
The gentleman OF FauQuier county, who is
expected Cd inherit the =, OO0,UOO from de-
ceased relative in Ireland, rs Col. John w
Patterson. who will shortly sail for Ireland TO
establish his CLAIM.