Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-09

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MIR. Abraham Scott had been engaged in this
j cause fer forty years, aud he desired that the
| party move cautiously. He contended that they
| hae power to adjourn.
Gen Croker arose TO a point of order and
| stated the appeal was not debat:tble.
Mr.. Anthony Bowen (colored) moved the de-
cision OF he Chair be sustained. Confusion,
| and cries of Order, order."J
Major Morse called attention 10 mis- resolu
hoa, and moved the previous question.
| MT. Josiah Gray (white) was opposed TO
\ The question upon SUSTAINING the decision of
| the Chair was then put and carried [Applause.
Mr.. John +. Cook offered the following:
| hesoired, That with view TO preserve the
| harmony OF the party, each of the candidates
for nomination or the party presenting any
| candidate before this convention, be required
TO give the following pledge. or that a committee
| OF three be appointed to wait on the gentlemen
nominated Tor that purpose: IL hereby pledge
myself to abide the decision of this con entio
In the selection Of its candidates, and do all in
my power TO effect success in the coming cleo
ton"
Mr. A. F. A. Hines (white) offered the fol :
lowing as an amendment TO Mr. Cooks resolu-
ton:
RESOLVED, That we now proceed to cast an in :
formal vote tor can tidate for the May orally,
and that this vote shall not be binding upon
the delegates as final expression of opinion
Mr.. Edw ards was in favor of Mr. Hines re.
solution. The Sixth Ward delegation, of which
he was member, was untrammelled, and by
an informal ballot it could be ascertained who
was the strongest man.
Mr.. PeteTs.-We are here for that purpose.
and came untrammelled. Mr.. Edwards-Not
an OF you'll Tell me the utility of taking an
informal ballot
jor Hine said that it was a. ual in proceed.
ings Of this kind for the wards not TO meet on
the same evening This propo:itio of going
INTO an election at once was like driving a
measure. He wanted TO find who is the bes !
candidate.
DR. Purvis said that the very reason for going
into the nomination had been gwen
Mr.. Edwards.-Will you yield the fioorf
DIR. Purvis-No; I'll not yield
Mr.. Edv ards.-Im obliged for your eour-
Mr.. ]. S. Brown called attention to the fact
that the hall was engaged for the evening, and
opposed an informal vote, as by it time would
Several here essayed to get the floor and Mr.
Joseph Martin rose to point OF order, that
some OF the participants appeared to have been
taught by the Democrats.
Mr.. Josiah Gray, of the Sixth Ward, at
tempted to obtain the floor but failed He
however, sent the following resolution to the
secretarys tsble, on which no action was had .
Where's it has been for some months past
and now is currently reported, and generally
believed that Sayles ]. Bowen did write letter
10 Hon. a. W. Randall, Postmaster General
1or Andrew johnson, Immediately subsequeu
to the notorious Philadelphia Convention IA
August. 1e66, endorsing the platform of that
Convention, and the policy of Andrew John
son as therein expressed and whereas il also
currently reported and generally believed that
>. j. Crown profiero d large amount ofmoney
10 the johnson Committee, of which Charles
knPpp, E~q., was Chairman. and whereas if
said charges are true, s. J. Bowen is entirely
unworthy of our confidence and support and
y the charges are not true, they should be re-
fnted and nailed to their authors, and whereas
the colored men of Washington will support no
man W no rs political trickster or deragogue.
or who has not the honesty TO show his colors
az all times.
Be ii resolved, That a committee of u persons
3 from each ward-be appointed at this meet
ing by rird rocs nomination, to investigate the
truth OF those charges, ''sendDg for persons
ard papers" and report at the lime and place
al which this meeting adiourns
Resolred, That TIE colOred men of Washing
ton VIII vote for no mau for Mayor who cannot
present a clean record of his political principles
In favor OF the equality of all men by his acting
as well as by his professions when the spoils
OF offc aIe the bribe for his boldness
Mr. Martin called the previous question, and
the call was sustained, amid applause
Major Hine7' amendment was lost
MAJOR Mol. moved that the Convention 90
ln,o The nom nations.
Mr. Crocker obtained the floor, and stated
that they we've here for the purpose of select
ing candidate for Mayors standard bearer
Tor the Republican party. 1t was necessary TO
select man OF undoubted integrity, who would
SIC 10 the Interests Of the people without regard
TO race or color. Such a man we have iE our
CITY In the person of Sayles j. Bowen fire
menGous applause and cries of $40 gagging.rI
L move the Previous question on his nominal
ton.
Great confusion here ensued, numbers OF del
egates clamoring for the motion TO be put, and
others calling out ssYou can't gag us in that
way" The President kept up a continual ran.
pin g on his table until the gavel loosened from
It's handle and gave one OF the reporters r.
publican knock. Finally something like order
was restored, end Major Morse sung out, IL
Use TO point of ORDER
More disorder, every body addressing the
Char, in The midst Of which Mr. Croker said
that be would withdraw the call for the prp.
vious question.)
The Chair (having, by the vigorous use of
the gaNel, succeeded in obtaining the attention
OF the delegates The previous question is
withdrawn.
Major Morse.-I rise to a point of order.
Mr.. Kelsey.-Mr. President, 1 rise to a point
OF order; and IL is this that the Con yenton ha We
alrefdy resolved to
Mr.. Joseph Brooks, (Cal.)-Are the nomina.
tiOns closed
A VOICE. nominate John l.. Pfau. [Ap-
plause and hisses.l Several Sixth Ward del,
gates shouted the name A. g. Richards.
Mr.. ke'sey-Mr. Chairman
The Char.-For what purpose
MIR. Kelsey.-I rise for the purpose of making
a nomination, and claim the privilege of
making a few remarks
Mr. J. Sayles Brown.-I rise to a point of or
der.
Mr.. Kelsey.-There are other men here be-
sides Mr.. Brown. and won Id ask the privilege
of nominating John L. Pau. [Applause and
Mr.. ]. s. Brown.-l rise to a point of order
that speeches are not in order.
Mr.. Joseph Martin said that the Kisses came
lIOul tue OutslutIs
Major Wells moved that any person who
refuses to take his seat when called to order
shall be arrested by the Sergeant AT. Arms
lCries of "Oh no, put EN- QUIT
Major Morse moved that Mr.. K ls.y be al
lowed TO proceed, and Mr. RObt. Thompson
asked If the Republicans did not advocate free
speech. The motion of Major Morse was put
and carried.
Mr.. Kelsey continued, saying that he had
been personal friend of Mr.. Bowen tor years
but " hen the interest Of the party demanded
that another should be put forward, he was in
iavor Of doing IL; party should have higher
consideration than men. They should orsider
Mr.. Bowen they could only carry the city, but
he wished a man who would carry the civ by
a large me jority. They should take a man who
is the least vulnerable and not one who he'd
rendered himself obnoxious 10 Republicans
Mr.. j. =. RrowD.-Ha! ha! hal
The Chair.-The gentleman will come to or
der. He rose TO nominate Mr.. Pfau, and was
allowed TO advocate his nomination, but he can
not attack Mr.. Bowen.
MIR. james SMALL object to the gentleman
proceeding.
Mr.. Kelsey asked pardon, and proceeded to
state that if Mr.. Pfau receives the nomination
he would receive the votes OF 1880 men that
Mr.. Bowen would not get.
Considerable confusion here ensued, a men,
Der laughing derisively at the assertion, and
few applauding il, and Mr.. J. Sayles Brown
rose TO point Of ORDER while MIR. T.. W. White
sad he had not had an opportunity to open his
mouth
The Chair said he would give Mr. K three
minutes to finish his remarks.