The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-02

saId he understood the hub was to COM
mend some general ticket to be voted, but he
hopsd wRoeser were selected they should stand
on the broad platform ofthe white man, In order
to secure every white vote. lie was in favor Of
should be elected and sent to city convention
to nominate = good man for the nsyoralty, and
he would support him whoever he may be.
elected Ss in.ifSeied TO have Vigilance commit.
tees * the snsH club sssh woId
be appointed By the meeting to block the ward
at once
be Elected 70 atsf resalutions FOR The for%aton
OF ward club.
The motion was seconded, and the Ghsi, sP'
Dr Allen, II. A. Clarke, .nd L. Hammer s,cy said
committee. -,
until Wednesday night next to report, and the
meeting adjourn to Wednesday night.
The motion was carried, and the meeting adj
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MEETING OF FounTn WARD REruBLicANs-
ELECTION OF DELEoATrs TO CHIcAoo.-A mas.
meeting Of the Republicans Of the Fourth ward
eorner Of Fourth and |. streets. Mr. i. H. Gross.
.mnn was called on to preside, and H. II. Manning
The Chair said the object for calling the meet
ing was to elect two delegates to the Chicago
NOT 10 REPRESENT the Fourth ward at Chicago, but
the Republican, OF the District.
Mr.. j. Sayles Brown moved that they elect two
vided between coiorcd and white.
Major W. s. Morse moved to amend the motion
ofMf. Brown By striking out all relating to- dis
tinetions on account OF color, He did not want
any such distinctions made, because the Repub;
I licnn party did not recognize any distinction Of
race or color In political matters.
Mr.. J. Sayles Brown wanted the rights of the
ment OF the resolution.
! Major Morse protested that any man should
rise 10 Republican meeting and make any dis.
| to be elected. This was neither awhile mans
nor black mans Government, but Govern.
Mr.. Brown said that that was not his idea,
! but he did not want the colored men overlooked
| In the selection Of delegates;
and the resolution, as amended, passed..
! Mr.. Brown moved that they proceed to elect
! one white man and one coored man as delegates.
! A discussion here ensued as to the manner In
which the delegates should be elected, and Mt
Brown explained that his motion was to nomi
The Chair so decided, and nominations being
mated: Hon. 5. J. Bowen, Major W. S. Morse, J.
IL Johnson, VIM II. Smith, b. @. Forney, and j.
ii, Crossman.
Hon. 5. J. Bowen was unanimously elected
nate
| Major Morse was then placed In nominate on as
! man be elected as a delegate.
: A discussion followed between Messrs. Morse
% Se e s
INF NH. Brown rose to privileged question. He
n9p ,S we men wouiS srnesi ~ tSs%
to have nothing to do with this matter
Major Morse said he protested in the name Of
the RepnbHcsn party against the efforts OF any
one man to create discord In their ranks becaus
he had been disappointed IN his aspirations. He
the ranks Of those who were oDdeayorlng to
west the city government from the hands Of
. those who sd exercised a despotic rule over the
Al RepubIicanism. lie was willing to meet ali
such opposition. The gentleman's tBTown's)
INV of uttcranee by any IN an who cIsimed to act
Tor and with The Rspublioan party. Personal az,
r,mc the .spir,nt should sssopt The situs,ion'
The question being nut, Major Morse was
up,nToSsI} elected Is a Dc
Nomination before that Of Major Morse as a dele.
gate but as he was fully satisfied with the selec-
lion, he would respectfully withdraw his name.
The CHAIR said he did not so understand the
qIMSi Mr. John II. johnson was then elected as alter
nate TO Major Morse
Captain Z. II. Manning moved that the dele
President.
of Sn.truetIns men when they have no votes in
~ nnnvcntiSSp Grant was not AT man 10 X
President; he was no Republican, and he would
not be Nominated
room Who doubted the kcpabiiSsnism or GENERA
MF, Brown SAID lie was opposed 10 SIT mere anu
listen 10 Major Morse,
Major Morse said that " his remarks were mol
agreeable TO Mr. Brown, he could find his way
out through the same door BY which he came In
: Mr. RTpwn said the question befgre the house
waa not whether Grant was Republican, byt
whether the delegates should be Instructed
The Chair decided that Major Morse was In
order and the Major continued his remarks
Grant had demonstrated his repub lion nism WHIT
, in the War Once As the resolution had been
, offered he wanted It adopted.
When johnson was about to transfer the Gov
,rnment TO the enemies OF tho sountry, GRAM
, stood In the breech to prevent 1t. Applause.
, The gentleman did not like Grant because hi
had another candidate, lie would sink the part,
to further his own personal benefit. He had nc
doubt the delegates from the District would he
admitted to seats and he entitled to vote.
; MI BaIly (colcrsd) said that Gen. Grant hat
stood Ly the oppressed-had struck the blow
/ which mnio the slave a free man. He had full
Confidence In Grsut and hoped the colored PEG
J pIe would always honor HIN,
, The question being put, the resolution wal
, MI a, +, Seedham offei cd a resolution which
, was adouted that duty and eXpediency demand
that the doctrine OF manhood suffrage be adopted
, into the platform Of the Republican party q
, Chicago.
, Adjourned
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MASTER BUILpIps' UsIoS-A regular meet
/ ing OF the Master Builders Union was held las
i evening At Trades Union Hall Mr.. @. W