Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-07
Jackson Democratic. As,ocia,ion.

Apollo Hall, on Z street, between 18th and 18Th
streets. . : n
The President, b. Swar,z, on calling the
rneeun 10 order, extended an invitation 20 All
persons who wished TO do SO, 10 come forward
and ioin the asscciatlon, when q number Of
gentlemen responded.
pointed 10 select a suitable hall for the future
meetings OF the club, reported that after gen
eral examination of the assembly halls of the
city, he proposition OF MI Carusi, for the u 81
OF MS main hall and three or four SIN illpr ones
Al sl25 per month, for three months. met the
approval of the committee as the mos, al van
tsgpous which could be accepted.
Mr.. Alexander Rutherford Endorsed the pref
erence expressed tor Carusi's hall, and moved
that the committee be authorized 70 seal neco-
tiaiions with Mr.. Carusi at $500 tor three
months.
DR.. Clayton thought the motion useless, mas.
much "a be had been authorized by Mr. Carusi
70 STATE that Sl2o per m onth was his ultimatum,
ano ne would not take less. II would DE time
thrown away 10 attempt to obtain a reduction.
The ball he regarded as cheap at that price,
ano, besides, there were "reminiscences con-
necied with II that made il peculiarly fitting
Tor the jackson Democrats Association to
maze ~ their headquarters during the pending
Messrs. Tollson and Moses substantiated DIR.
Aliens satemsnt about the diff ulty of obtain.
ing A suitable hall. and urged the meeting TO
accept the proposition of Mr. Carusi. The 10.
cation Of his hall was contiguous TO the ave.
nue. and business, and until some such place of
m"eting was selected there need De expected no
enthusiasm IN the cause. II was desira BILE 10
have good hall in order TO attract good ate ~.
dance az meetings.
DR.. Allen minated that il might have been
possible TO have obtained the hall from Mr.. Ca
rusi NJ elcc per month had not some member of
NE club, rs he understood, gone TO him and
odd him tnat he thought his hall cheap ut SIPS
per month. He did not know who this person
VS., but whoever he was il wac species OF
IL te meddling which the committee did not ap.
prove OF, anc might retard the eff cheney OF their
action.
Mr. Moses hoped be was not the party al.
Iud'd 10, as no such Interference had emana ted
from him. He appreciated eyiifficuItes which
the committee had encountered, ald fully en-
dorscd Its action.
condust as is referred to, of course the cap
Mt Moses-Not al all, sir.
Dr. Clayton did not know whether he had
told MIR. CarusI that his hall was cheap at Si25
but If he did, he stuck 20 it, and would say
again.
be authorized to offer S4O0 for four months,
which would give them possession Of The hall
iii alter the Presidential election.
Mr.. Rutherford was opposed to giving Mr..
Carusi S25 when there was 10 need of il. The
committee could obtain the hail for S315 for
thr'e months, and what was the use of yolun-
tesring SIS more! He (Mr. r. meant bust.
ness, and stood prepared TO contribute his
snare OF Whatever necessary expense was in.
Cured.
Mr.. Clarke then withdrew his motion,
instruct the committee to close the contract
with Mr.. Carusl, and it was adopted.
Mr.. Rutherford presented resolutions of
thanks Of the Jackson Democratic Association
10 '.C oil. Thomas Il. Florence for his zeal and
efficient service in the cause Of Constitutional
liberty, ant for his long ana heroic defence OF
the rights Of the citizens when il tried mems
SOULS also. expressing the readiness OF the
club TO ''aid and assist him In his canvass for
Congress from the city of Philadelphia, feeling
assured that in his election the citizens OF
W. rNa~s ton rran ~ InIn al,
secure the services Of Il gallant and devoted
friend, the working men an earnest champion
OF their rights, and the cause of Constitutional
de-"
Remarks of hearty endorsaton Were made,
after which the resolutions Were unanimously
adopted, and the secretary was instructed 70
transmit a copy TO Col. Florence.
Nr. Rutherford then called up his propo-
sitiOn, introduced al the last m citing, 20 raise
e50o in contributions OF $40 each. The secre-
iary was instructed 10 read over the names of
those who had already suoscr bed, succeeding
which ether parties pledged their contr. bu-
tons, when the financial subject was fully
opened ana discussed.
DIR. Clayton regarded the question as one of
paramount importance in the conduct OF the
campaign, and had no doubt that as soon as
they got into their new hall. and the Weather
became more pleasant, the funds would come
IN in sufficient quantities 10 meet all emergen.
clss.
Nr. John ODonovan had no misgiyings
about the Democratic party getting enough
money 10 carry il through the can vass; but
thought 1t required some further effort than
had already been adopted TO bring in the
change. Circulars should he printed and dis
trIbuted TO all the Conservative citizens. solic-
iting not only their presence at the meetings,
but also pecuniary assistance. Ii was unfair
for the few poor men who attended the meet
ings 10 have all the work TO do, and sshold the
BE- ioe.' while such men rs Mr., Corcoran aud
MI. Riggs, and other rich men who professed
10 be DEN ~crats, never came 10 the meetings
Lor contributed a cent in the great Democratic
cause After we get into our new hall these
men should be expected 10 do their share of the l
work.
1lI. TOilsor earnestly urged the propriety of
immediate efforts towards raising funds. The
association needed money right away, and he
hoped committee Of three would be appointed
TO wait upon every Conservative on Pennsyl-
yania avenue and solicit contributions. There
was sui $500 due on tie expenses of the rati-
fcailon meeting, and the room committee were
expected 10 pay Mr.. Carusi one months rent
in advance as soon as the hall was enga2 4.
In Il few days. the spea ker SAID, one of the
most distin guished gen tlemen of the party who
had ever visited Washington on a similar Oc.
casiou would come here, and money was
needed 10 give him suitable reception. Il
thousand dollars would not be too much 70 eA-
peEd on this occasion alone.
Mr.. Clayton coinCided with Mr.. Tollson in
the appointment of a collection committee, aud
made an earnest speech in favor Of consecra.
ting Carusi's hall with a grand ratification.
Lei Us. be said. publish large advertisements.
give extensive notice, and have a grand flag
raising on the opening night of our new hall.
and have the consecratlOL on the night of the
arTiN al Of his great man alluded TO, Though |
don't know who he ISL who Is To cost US a
thousand dollars AT this grand rally, under
TIE Inspiration Of this great mans elouuence.
be doubted not the old Democratic fires would
be fully kindled, and plenty Of money could
be raised.
Dr. Allen opposed the appointment of a COM
miltee, rs the matter was entirely III the hands
OF the Executive Committee and II would be
dIscourteous 10 interfere without consultation
with Them.
The financial question was discussed sone-
what ~ length, " ben Mr.. ii. A. Clark pro-
posed that the SO proposition he kept open till
the first of September. There had been a good
deal OF talk about money and putting down
Nance, but Re had not seen any money yet
Now he lad much rather see the cash down
than 10 have a mans name. He moved that AT
the Eext meeting any man who had put his
name down should come prepared 70 pay his
ten dollars. He had not yet put his name
down. but the very first man who paid up
would have his ten dollars covered by a SINH
lar amount from himself. All delinQuents AT
TIE NJ XXI meeting should have their names read
cut.
These remarks excited some of the subscri.
bers 10 action. and.a numbe Of them, In GLIDING
M. SwartZ Mr TollsOn, Mr.. Clark, and Mr.
Rutherford, paid up the amount signed for.
n.r. Tollson withdrew his motion for the APP
poirtment Of a committee 10 make collections
Dr. Allen was appointed a committee 20
wait upon DIR. Blake and Mr. q. II. b. White,
Had ala IxfFf