The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-05-18

in thechatr. IL appears that the manner OF
selecting ward sandidAtes, In this ward, last
publicans Of the ward, and that this meeting
was called that they might take some action
MT. II. d. Phiibrook arose and stated the
object OF the meeting, contending that he and
other Republicans OF the ward had been shut
off at the previous meeting, and were not per
ground that their names did not appear on the
| roll OF membership Of the ward club.
MT. Bell offered the following;
! tends to dlscord or strife in the Third ward az
| both unnecessary and wrong; and whereas we
are anxious to keep up the peace and harmony
whereas at large meeting of Republicans OF
the ward held at wisewell Barracks, on the
18th inst, " was resolved to hold a meeting
nate ward officers by ballot or otherwise as
might at the time be determined, to which
meeting all Republicans Of the ward have
selection Of candidates; and whereas that
meeting has already been determined on, and
will be open to any and all Republicans OF the
dates can be fairly and honestly nominated S !:
Resolved, That as Republicans we will attend
aS AND ssse psr ss Il % X. .sse
| tion OF ward officers, and try to secure as
nominees from the names which may be pre-
scented the best men for Aldermen, Council.
Mr.. Wright moved to amend SO as to read,
"shall meet 10 mass Convention
Mr.. JohnR. Elysnsreplied to Mr.. Philbrook,
| and earnestly advocated harmony. He stated
that, at the meeting, the proceedings OF which
| appeared to be In question, he had heard read
names Of delegatesto the nominating conyen-
| nected with the selection to have always been
| true and honest Republican, he would have
felt compelled to object to; he would have been
| up and In arms. He was aware that men DIE
| fering In ideas were nominated but the mode
selected for choosing these was adopted be-
cause Of Its cxpedicncy. lie was not here to
sss oihsl hand tet II Ss. Ps sfa
correct that they should meet and counsel to-
gethcr. 1.-The held the same opinion after this
meeting adjourn to next a Wedossdsy night h
when all names offered and not received at
the last meeting could DO offered againi and
al week. TSe ~
could not afford TO ritter away votes. They
might have tie and Probably Republican
Mr.. King said the main bone OF contention
was, that all tho Republicans In tho Third
war wanted ante, to vote 70, eandid.tos,
snG ne o. ~ Hthe, hand t
rolls should vote. He thought Mr.. Philbrook
was too sensitive at that meetipgy but yet he
would, for the sake OF harmony, agree 10 hold
ward, and there vote for ward candidates. He
hoped this question would be dispassionately
discussed.
Mr.. Weights amendment, to meet In mass
eonvention, was, on motion OF Mr.. Elvans,
temporarily postponed;
y, Wi t,,n A. Cook took the floor, explained
club, In the midst Of his remarks q gentle.
man said that what Mr.. O. stated was not
Mr.. Cook thought some OF those present
were simpletons, or did not wish to under.
stand the subject. He read the call for 4
meeting to show that all Republicans were
club.
Mr.. W. J. Finney said he had not had the
who Knew him would say hat a i. was nG not
Republican. The insinuation had been thrown
out that none but those who belonged to the
club or caucus were Republicans or should
the Republican ticket last year, and had done
1t without belonging to any club. Ko was no
offce-seeker, but had voted from principle.
He did not like to SEQ contention and dissen-
sion In the Republican party, but the proper
way to avoid dissension was to do everything
MI. N. ii, Miller was proud to see the good
not belong to the club. Hc reverted to the fact
that he was one Of the first men In the city to
Mr.. Freeman (coiored) thought that there
was not sufficient cause for dlssension. He
had opposed the resolution appointing the
cause he thought 1t was all wrong to nominate
candidates by committees. The colored men
belonging totho club had frequently witnessed
prove, but could not command the language 10
express themselves properly. He counseled
harmony, justice and fairness.
Judge Wright be taken up for consideration,
and also moved the following as a substitute;
Resoiped, That a committees OF three be
Be 70 meet and eoafer With SIMILAR commit.
tee, to be chosen on Wednesday evening next,
by the Third Ward Republican club, for the
.PPS call "a for mass o ms s g' 81 al the Re-
publicans OF tho ward As early as possible,
when said mas, meeting shall ptocsed 70 nom.
on the list day OF June next.
Mr.. John r, Elvans thought the substitute
would not better the subject. The doctrine
oeo SS hs .hoSS
TO be balloted fol, and he proposed that when
that each and every Republican Be- Privileged
to present a candidate to be bal!oted for. TO |
nominate by committee had . had moral effect
the va sst He wNSd not feel himself
truly the choice OF the mass OF the party.
Mr.. Philbrook said that what he had stated
about that meeting he would not take back, as
Third ward meeting to speak, but was gaggedj
He had taken Il as q personal insult. He
affairs for all the Republicans Of the ward,
He was opposed 10 holding any meeting at
Wisewell barracks. He had always been a
R M y, ,, and asa free man would not sub
Mr., Cook or no other man must get up and
denounce men as Copperhesds II they would
not allow him to dictate to the entire Repub. |
lean party. No clique should govern him.
He would hight any and all cliques.
Mr.. Cakc counselled harmony. Every one
had duty to perform, and all should stand up |
for republican principles II they wished sue
Mr.. Borrows rose and claimed that he was
an old citizen and an old Republican. There |
was a large element at Wisewell barracks |
which ought to be consulted In this matter, |
racks.
Mr.. Bliss, city surveyor, thought there had
been nothing done at the club meeting at
NJ PhilbPoet sot s oo q% when there were
cries of"Question," " Question" all over the
Mr.. Elvans appealed to Republicans to allow
all to speak and discuss the subject before the
A gentleman (whose name we could not
learn said that 1t was wrong, In his opinion,
to impugn the motives Of a man because he did
that every Republican was wanted in this
ward, and for that reason he had registered
his name. But II they could not put up good
men and nominate them fairly, he could not
Mr.. Philbrook was in favor OF sdjourning to
any place for mass meeting, except Wisewell
He opposed a meeting there because
the place was too small, and was opposed to
Republican ward club. He wanted justice and
tight, and to obtain itwould hght them till the
day OF Pentecost.
Mr., Elyans suggested that 4 they adjourn
10 meet at Wisewell barracks, the president Of
me club yaCate tho oh air. and allow the Vice |