The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-05
THE CITIZENS PIRTY.
Action of the Ward Clubs Last Night

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with unbounded enthusiasm, and every face is
now bright with confidence and hope.
Tie Ward meetings held last night to ratity
the nominations we're crowded, and the candl-
dates were promised a hearty and undagging
support.
WARD no. I.
There was a iull attendance at this ward.
Mr.. ". L. Daggett was called to the chair and
Mr.. William Thayer requested to act as secre-
tarv. The no ninations for Mayor and Alder
men made by the Citizens Convention were
unanimously endorsed by the meeting. Inc
following delegates were selected to represent
the ward in the Central Executive COMMITTEE
of the citizens: T. B. King, William Thayer
and J. Adger Smythe. These delegates were
empowered to appoint an active Working Com
mittee, consisting Of white and coiored cltlzens
of the ward, to devote their entire attention to
the election of the Citizens candidates. A
Regular Working Committee, consisting OF
twelve citizens, we're appointed, and tine meet
ing adjourned.
WARD no. II.
The meeting of the citizens of Ward No. 2,
at Hibcrnian Hall, was largo and spirited, Mr.
VIM. C. Courtney occupying the chair and MI.
! W. E. Rowland acting as secretary. 3 reso-
luton was adopted ratifying the nominations
of the Convention of the Citizens party made
on Monday night. The following gentlemen
were appointed to constitute the delegation
from Ward No. 2 IN the Citizens Central Ex-
ecutiye Committee Messrs. C. r. Miles, q.
81. Mnfett, H. Easterby, c. c. Trumbo and j.
NJ. Mulyaney. Remarks of an encouraging
character we're made by Messrs. Miles, Nc
Grady and Trum5o ; and the following gentle
men were then announced as the members OF
the Working Committee
Messrs. ". H. Easterby, q. q. Mofett, G. c.
Barbot. NJ. Wigg. E. McCrady, Jr.; Samuel
Webb, Jr.; Henry Oliver, E. Strauss. E. Kenny,
T. McCrady, T. Axson, F. Kressel, Jr.; John
Gleason, J. NJ. Axson, W. Minot. Parker Rave
mel. J. Doyle, Isaac Holmes, t. 2. Ryan, W. =.
Rowland Capt Adir, John O'Sullivan, D. j: a.
O'Sulliran, ]. Dougherty, Jr., and Z. Pendci-
grast.
The meeting was marked with the best spirit
throughout, and adjourned only to give the
committees an opportunity to plan the details
and apportion out the work of the municipal
canvass.
WARD NO. III.
The Democratic GLIB of this ward met LIST
night. and it was resolved that the Club be
adjourned, subject to call Of the president or
twenty of the members. The treasurer was
instructed to pay all debts, and resolutions
complimentary to the officers were passed.
The citizens meeting was organized by call
ing Dir. T. NJ. Hanckel to the chair, Mr.. J. E.
Boyce being requested to act as secretary.
Captain James Armstrong, Jr., presented re-
port of the action OF the No ninating Conven-
ton, which was heartily endorsed The fol-
lowing Executive Committee was thon
appointed: Hugh Ferguson, John Campsen,
William Knox, L. Z. NOVEL; and ]. \. Qnacken-
bush. The meeting then adjourned.
WARD NO. ".
The Democratic Club of this ward met last
night but no business was transacted, and the
Club adjourned, subject to the call of the
president. There Was no meeting of the citi-
zens.
WARD no. V.
At the meeting of the citizens OF this Ward,
held last night, sIr. 2. B. Oakes was in the
chair, and Mr.. E. S. Holland acted as secre-
tary. After endorsing tie action Of the Nomi-
mating Convention the meeting adjourned un-
til tonight when the Executive Committee
will be appointed.
WARD NO. VI
The Democratic Club of this Ward met last
night, DIR. T. R. Aldrich in the chair. On mo-
ton, the Democratic Club then adjourned sine
die.
A citizens meeting was then called, L. Z.
Gilchrist, Esq, in the chair.
On motion, the nominations for Mayor and
Aldermen made by the Citizens Convention
were unanimously and enthusiastically con-
frmed.
The Hon. Alfred Huger being called on, then
rose and sketcLed tho life and public services
Of the Hon. H. D. Lescsne, whom he had
known from childhood. He spoke in the high
est terms OF tho purity, integrity and COIL
scieniiousness Of Mr.. Lesesac, and said that
he had never known greater disparity be-
tween two candidates than between Ar. L2-
sesne and Pillsbury. In conclusion he said
that the election OF -. L,sosnc would, in his
opinion, he one of the greatest blessings ever
vouchsafed by Providence to the City OF
Charleston.
On motion, Messrs. J. D. Kanapaux and II.
Oetien were appointed delegates to the Central
Executive Committee to make up full delesa-
ton of five.
The Working Committee was requested to
take charge of the duty of canvassing the
Ward, so that every resident might be induced
to register and vote. Volunteers were called
for, and number responded. The committee
will meet at the Washington Engine House at
seven O'Clock tomorrow evening. A punctual
attendance of The members and all citizens
ready to work for the cause is cal aestly re-
quested.
Sneed, one OF the colored citizens Of the
ward, next addressed the meeting. He said
the colored men were working men, and would
have to beg bread in the streets if Pillsbury
we're elected. He expressed his determination
and that of his friends to stand by the Citizens
candidates, AID expressed his conviction that
they would be elected.
The Hon. Alfred Huger then rose, and said
that he congratulated the meeting on The SEN
timents of his friend, the previous speaker,
and, in the name of the meeting, extended to
him tue right hand of fellowship.
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