Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-16
The Republican Ratification Meeting.

we ueiu a. Ane lily Hall, 10 rAttIy tne nOIni-
nation of Sayles j. Bowen for Mayor. Quite
large stand had been erected, on the front of
which was a large star in gas jets, and flags
also decorated it, Heaid's American Brass
Band was stationed on the stand. and pre- yious
to and during the meeting performed appropri-
| ate airs. The meeting was a very large and
| orderly one.
| by Major W. s Morse, who read the folIowine
Inst of officers, and they were elected:-Presi.
dent-A. g. Riddle; First Vice Presidents-J
Pau, tnoen rotten, John Cook, Carter
| Second Vice Presdents-John O. Larmau,
| Cornelius Clark, John s. CrocEer, sydney
Mcfarland, N; H. Miller, Thomas p. Bell, Jno.
Wesley @. Marshall, Joseph 5. Martin, Henry
Better, j. J. Fowler, George III. Newman; Sec
r w,,Iis Henry Himber, Edward Watson,
Duffy, Archie Lewis. j. H. Crane, George w.
Hatton, Appleton p. Clark, s. L. Nichols Jas.
Edwards, Emanuel Mason, James Small, and
Mr. Riddle, ON taking the CHAIR spoke of the
coming election as one of great Importance, be-
ing the first which will take place after the
fitness of the candidate h ad been settled by thu,
convention, and no true Republican would
now bring up small questions. There was a
great uestion on trial, referring to impeach.
ment,) and let the verdict be as it NAV the
hour will come when it Will be taken by an.
peal to the country. He did not believe that
issue.
At this time the Fourth Ward Club appeared.
he AIDED by the Mozart Band, (colored num-
btr of Transparent cies were carried in the line
of this club, inscribed: "Sayles ]. Bowen, a
man WHO can say yes or no. to friend or foe
as MS sense Of duty prompts" "Fourth Ward,
u majority, June, 61-5U0 ma jority June, 1861
sin the sacred name of justice we demand all
our rights;' 1.-The right to vote includes the
night TO be voted for;'' Equality before the
law a common school educaton-the birth
ypr Anna D,l.s.
''Glve us Republican Government, and we
Will give you good schools, good drainage, and
good Streets "Sin is a reproach TO any person.
abraham Lincoln: Pure was thy life; ITS
bloody close has placed thee with the sons of
light, among the noble host of those who per.
ished in the cause of rIght;' "Andrew John
son: OF all we loved and hon ored. naught save
power remains fallen angels pride o.
thought, still strong in chains.'''
Dir John II: Crossman, of the Fourth Ward
read appropriate resolutions indorsing the
nomination Of Mr.. Bowen, declaring that the
administration CT Andrew Jonson had been an
incubus on the Prospect Of the city, and looking
for Just verdict by the Senate.
Senator Harlan was introduced, and i'm the
course OF his remarks said he had no little in
terest In the city, as chairman of the Senate
District Committee, and would work for the
citizens, independent Of their political COM
Plexions. He would, however, rather do an
act Of Kindness for friend than a foe, and be-
lieved that it would be better if the ma Iorty Of
the citizens were IN accord with the majority
of Congress. The Republican Con yention
meets in Chicago this month, and if the citizens
desired U. :. Grant for President, they should
certainly select officers in accord with The prin.
ciples of that distinguished gentleman The
speaker had had a personal Acquaintance of
many years with Sayles j. Bowen, and would
candidly say that he was the best man that
could possibly be elected to office in this Dis.
trict Tor many years. [Applause.l
During Mr.. HarlanSs remarks the Third
Ward delegation appeared on the ground
headed by martial music and carrying in the
line transparancies with mottoes:-s.Sayles j.
Bowen, our only choice, 700 majority Equal
Rights for all Special Privileges Free Trade
and just Measures "FTee to its Principles
and its Friends Free Press; Free Schools,
Look to the Senate"
The Seventh Ward next entered the square,
headed by martial music, and the Fifth and
Sixth Wards came close after, while the First
and Second Wards Were not far behind. Among
the notices were the fOllowing:-.F A. Bos-
well, City Register; Seventh Ward, stand by
him." Free Schools, Free Government, Free
People each for all, all for EACH 1.-The laborer
Is worthy Of his hire Pay him literally and
promptly Equal distrl button of labor
1.-The Dead Lock; exact justice alone will re.
move 1T" Free Schools for free people; look
10 the SeDate:' The Broken Ring (picture of
ring in fTagments); s'School our Children
Congress viii reconstruct the States and we
the city" More light, less mud
The Fifth Ward carried a broom on a pole:
Justice and freedom Away with Moses
ssVox popuh, vox dei;' Liberty, the Gift of
God and Birthright of man. ''Repuplicans
rejoice, and will strengthen thee Ready to
defend the Law 1--WE will meet you square
in June"
The Second Ward had The pames of the can.
didates Ior the Councils disp,aved. I'VE will
Chase all opposition I'D. NJ. Kelsey, 20 per
cent. man for Council .sFor Alderman. Cen
Bow in (BowsnC'' Charity to all, malice to
none; 'sAll rights TO all men," Our candi-
dates Will pay the teachers sFirst Ward, the
banner ward for Sayles j. Bowen, 1000"
adj
ing:-In casting a vote for the candidates Sc.
lected, the voter should consider that he is
casting his vote for L. s: Grant. The country
is now passing through a crisis. The Ques-
ton is to be decided whether one man Shall
put his feet upon the laws and defy them. II
has been said that we shall fail. The soldiers
never received any such order. Though beaten
they retired en- the defensive and called on
Congress for relnforcements, and when they
were received the men moved forward and
victory was secured. The speaker was con-
fident that there would be no failure 1t was
merely question of time whether the usurper
Of the White House should be expelled. The
first attempt at Impeachment failed. but REIN
forcements were received, and the measure was
put through. IT the Senate fails, what next
The speaker then proposed to bring out a new
set OF charges, three feet in length, if necessary.
He would ther want new recruits. He would
bring In the fourteen Senators and thirty MEM
bers from the Southern States. and then there
would be no such thing as failure. [Applause.
The true Republicans would never give up the
hight. tApplause The party had some who
left the ranks-United States Senators who
claimed to be Republicans The live Goals of
public indignation Will be heaped on their
shells. Ii had been asked il Impeachment was
10 be made party issue II certainly WAS
When the Democratic party fell in solid pha-
lanx against measure, they by their own acts
made II party measure The speaker thought
that the election would be 10 more than a
form-there were men enough present 20 elect
Mr.. Bowen. Applause.
Colonel Stokes was followed at the main
stand by General Mckee, OF Kentucky, Gen.
eral John 7. Deweese, of North Carolina Col.
Brownlow, Col. W. S. Morse, Rev. Anthony
Bowen, lcolored.) and John l.. Pau.
After the ward delegations had arrived, il
was found necessary that other speakers
should be provided, and accordingly Mr.. J.
C. johnson, (colored,) one of the vice presi-
dents, called the crowd IN front of the western
wing OF the Hall 10 order, and after a few spir-
iJed remarks introduced Hon. Sidney Perham
of Me, who expressed the belief that impeach-
ment would go through to-day, but If it failed
il would be like the first battle of Bull Run
they would rally for the second charge
Mr.. +. A. Bos well followed, saying that Mr.
Bowen had received the nomi nation, and would
be elected, when the colored people would get
their rights, and the school question would be
settled. For ten months had he battled for their
rights in the City Hail. but their dues had been
kept back by the City Hall ring 1t was not the
Mayor who had prevented them from getting
their rights. for he had not the courage, but he
was pushed 10 it by bad, designing mel. He
referred to the meeting of the trustees and
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