Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-26
REPORTED for the Alexandria Gazette.
A MEETING AND a FIZZLE.
Black spirits and white,
Blue spirits and .gray;
Mingle, mingle, mingle,

In semi circle In front Of the rostrum, upon
which was q table, several chairs, &c, &C.; in
deed the preparations indicated "large and
enthusiastic meeting! of the Union Republl-
can Association of Alexandra" Il! and there
was only one essential necessary to have made
it equal to the antici patous of the most san
guine, viz the absence of the people, which,
in this instance, at least, proved considerable
drawback to the eclat of the occasion. MIR.
Hunnicutt, who was present, remarked that II
appeared as hard to get up Ferret meeting IN
Alexandria as in Richmond. The paucity OF
the number present was undertaken to be ex-
planned by several, but the explanations were
not satisfactory, and melancholy seemed to
settle on the ''assemblage, which neither The
presence of Hunnicutt; the eloquence OF one
Of Erin's precocious lads nor the poudcrous
logic of one Of Vermont's sturdy yeomanry'
could dispel.
At thirty minutes after the time specified for
the meeting, there were present, by actual
count. twelve whites and three blacks; soon
after there came in three more whites, increas.
ing the number on that side 20 fifteen; and these
were all. The whites came in one by one, at
intervals; the blacks came altogether-walkea
in single file to that part of the hall opposite to
where the whites we're congregatcd took their
seats quietly, and behaved with that decorum
AMI dignity becoming the occasion. Of the
entire assemblage there were, including the
blacks, about four old residents.
The presiding officer Of the Association, Mr..
Josiah Willard, assembled the 1ostrum, aad with
great dignity and gravity announced the ab,
scnce of the Secretary, hooks, &C., and asked
the pleasure of the "HoUsE" There was
no response from the old building, but Mr.. Geo.
Tucker arose and announced the withdrawal
from the Association of Mr.. O. c. Whittlesey,
elected Secretary at a previous meeting
Mr.. Thomas Henly suggested that Mr.. Whit
tlesey. and several other members, who had
signed the Constitution" had withdrawn in
consequence Of the admission Of the colored
element.
Mr.. Tucker had no doubt that Mr.. White
sey had withdrawn for the reason stated by MIR.
Henly in fact Mr.. w had told him as much:
others Of the association would also probably
withdraw on this account but that must not de.
ter them in their labor of love.
After pause, Mr.. Tucker nominated Isaiah
Brady as secretary, and he was duly elected,
there being only one dissenting voice.
Mr. Henly was anxious to get at Mr.. Whit
tlesey, but suggestion from the Chair that
motion to effect his object would be in Or
der seemed to satisfy all parties, and Mr. Whit
tlesey was left alone Gin his glory.
There was another pause, when Mr.. Tucker
made motion TO adjourn, but some one suggest,
ing thata treasurer should be elected, the motion
was withdrawn, but on account OF the slim at
tendance, no election of Treasurer was made,
but resolution adopted instructing the newly
elected secretary to collect the fees due This
was considered a very important measure,
and was passed mem. con.
After another pause, Mr. Tucker again NOV
ed to adjourn, but again withdrew his motion,
upon Mr.. Heny rising, and signifying his de-
sire to say something.
Mr.. H. then suggested that the blacks had
''no say outside he did not think they should
have any voice inside; for, said he, when ice
have candidate for Mayor, they will not be al
lowed to vote, while in here they can have an
influence.
The presiding officer said grsvely that under
the Constitution of the country 9 all men were
free and equal
Mr.. Tucker suggested that this association
would not likely elect Mayor.
Mr., Henly stuck to his idea about say
inside but none out" aud finally offered reso-
luton that the blacks shall not be allowed
| voice in the association.
| Hero one of the assembly suggested-soto
| voce-that the meeting break up in row.
MIR. Tucker thought it would not do to act
| upon Mr. Henly's motion with such a small
| meeting, and again moved to adjourn, which
| motion was put and carried when for the
first time during the evening, the spirits
black and white, mingled all except one black,
who modestly retired.
GEoRGErowN. The Washington Chronicle
states that last night Mount Zion Church, 10
| Georgetown, was crowded to hear Senator Will
son, Hon. George w. Julian, and General y.
O. Howard who addressed the meeting, 'on
the subject of the enfrsnchisement OF the col
ored people. The audience was composed
nrincirally of this class of the population
The following interrogatories were read, which
the colored people of Georgetown intend to
PROFOUND to the candidates for the Mayoralty
/ l. Have you been in favor of entranchlslng
colored men in this District since slavery was
abolished? -,
3 Are you in favor of giving the same civil
and political rights to the people OF color that
are enjoyed by the whites ,
g. Are you in favor of the education of col
ored children, and will you, in case. you are
elected Mayor, use your.power and influence to
! rive them the same advantages IN regard to