Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-27
LOCAL NEWS.
Of the First Ward Republicans.

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CGsdiGdfe, dc, DC.
An adJeIrned meeting Of the First Ward Re-
puolieans was held Monday night, at the Ma
| honal Institute Building. corner Of eed aud
streets, After prayer by G. Clark, (colorcd,)
the Chairman explained the object OF the meet
/ ing 10 be the completion of nominations for
ward officers. which was interrupted last
THURSDAY night by the great disorder which
prevailed. the con sequence of which was the
prolonEation OF the session 10 too late an hour
| TO finish mp the business. He admonished
those then present TO preserve better order. and
conduct ths mselyes as became good citizens
and consistent Republicans. After the reading
OF the minutes, which Were approved, Walker
White lcolored,l arose, and alter alludlns 10
alleged dissatisfaction expressed at the action
Oh tne Inst meeting moved that the en- tire pro-
had not himself .swune round the circle, but
was Always willing 10 act for the good of the
hepnohcan party, and therefore,, believing
their last action would defeat the cause of Re-
Publicanism i'm the coming municipal election,
he hoped his motion would prevail. He had
been working ever since day ybreak 20 pave the
way for such a result, and hoped It would BE-
accomplished. II the Repuei,esas are de-
feated, he said, the Democrats would drive
them from their homes. (some of which Were
their children would be compelled to sit on
the sidewalks. He concluded by demanding
the previous question. The vote was taken
ana the nominations consisting of Mr.. Joha
COOK, (colered,) for Alderman. and Messrs
William NJ. Slowen and David NJ
Davis, (whites,l for the (ounciD Of the
last meeting Were reconsIdered by a vote OF
seNenty-one in the affirmative 10 twentv-eIght
In the negative. Henry Humber, (whitel Ill
now renomlnate John f. Cook for Alderman"
Noiees-"l second it, from all parts OF the
room. Signs Of disturbance here began, when
party exclaimed. "Now. you come here for
gag law again" g. G. Clarke, (colored D-s.I
propose that the ting proceed TO vote for
any names whom they may think proper TO
nominate" Francis Taverns (coloredl moved
as substitute 10 appoint two teilers 10 wait
upon eacn one present and take the names OF
snr. sn3sr iop H Mnon they may wish TO vote After
whole matter was laid on the table Mr.
Iaverns then remarked that he thought the
lecons deration of the proceedings of the last
meeting placed Mr. John +. Cook (color-d) In
avery embarrassing situation, and moved rhs,
a4committee be appointed to wait upon and
explain to him (Cookl the reasons which gov
erned Reconsideration. Objection Was made
10 TINS motipn; when, the nomination of Mr.
Cook having been insisted on. il was con-
hrmed with but few dissenting voices. Mr..
Slowen for reelection 20 the Conn-
cIl; which was unanimously confirmed
Next IN order was the denomination of Mr..
DaNid NJ. DAVIS, whereupon some dissatisfac-
ton and doubt was manifested. which called
ferth endorsations from Messrs. Himber Wm.
Syphax, Henderson, and others, when the vote
was taken ard his nomination was confirmed
For the third member of the Common (ouncil
Z. Clarke (colored) nominated % s. Baker and
VIM Syphax (coloredl nominated III. H.
riley. Mr.. Tayerns objected to entertaining
these nominations. as ont Of order. The meet
ing had SO far re-enacted its last roceediugs
and IL was going behind the Recommendations
OF the Committee on Nominations now 10 90 on
with other announcements. A Noice.-..I move
10 lay the nomination OF O. s Baker on the
table. Lost. (Great uproar and calls for the
previous question, order, &c.I VIM. Syphax
obtained the floor, and stated that a wear ago
he stood mp tor q =. Baker sgain.t the advice
and approval Of his friends. but since then he
had never done anything which had brought
upon hlm such severe censuTe IL had. Per-
sonaIly, he now had nothing against
MIR. Baker: but A. certain charges had
been preferred against him. it remained tor
MN 10 make an explanation il he had
anything 10 say in his defense He hoped that
ali pai ties who had an Y thi ng against Mr. Baker
would state them now, or forever hold their
tongues and support the nominees Walker
" mite was OF that class who kept back moth
ing: and as Mr.. ia k-r was present IA. shouIi
INSIST upon his making his own statement with
regard 10 certain alleged charges of bribery
winch had been uttered against ham. TAmid
great disorder. wlth speaking from every di-
fection' Mr Huls- (white) was heard TO ask
some question: when the reply was ma1e
..what; ;sir:heis a. much gentleman As Won are -
simultaneous Herewith Patrick Cons lcol-
oreol attempted to volunteer some advice in
the chairman 5 ear about controlling the pro-
ceedings. winch caused that officer TO exclaim
'.Don you come here and curse me- I won't
stand A. SIR Walker White (colored) bitterly
opposed the nomination of Mr.. Baker, and pro-
ca eded. among other charges - rasp him a hon,
his failure to defend colored men before police
magistrates, when he was interrupted from
every quarter and required to sit down JH 1
Jackson (colored) had understood that Mess.
Slowen and Larman would both refuse to
serve IL Baker was nominated for they said he
had been guilty of conduct unoecoming a gen.
tltman and Republican, and defeat would
attend the party il they undertook to carry
such burden. The proceedings Of the Coun
cil would stigmatize Mr.. Baker as dis
brlbe On the school bill, and he 1.-THE Speaker
would not support him. Mr.. Himber endorsed
what the above speaker had said. The charxes
against MI. Baker, he thought were manifold,
and II be was nominated there We're hundreds
who would scratch his name on the day OF
e, e,ee.iSn. non Don't y39 know they will! GCres
Clarke (colored) denied the truthfulness Of tn.
charges which had been put forth against Mr.
Baker, and thought it would be more manly IN
parues TO speak only of what they knew them
selves "than 10 be going about retailing every |
lie they heard" II an angel were 70 come
down from Heaven he would be villfied by
please every body. With regard to what MI
Slowen had said, he would state that upon
being called upon by him (ClarkeD. that sen-
tleman denied making such remarks a. that ha
Would not run on the ticket with Baker &c
MI faker was, in his opinion, the best man in
me Board of Commos Council, and stood in
AaNSiooic SOEIdst Win MesSrs. Larmau and
Siowen, the former Of whom had never vet |
done any 9, and because some things didn't
sun MIN had said he would not serve Mr.
ravens opposed this reckless use of a mans |
reputation, and proceeded briefly TO defend the |
Official course Of Mr.. Baker. The fve hundred |
dollar bribery charge had not yet been pro. |
ven, nor did he believe, when explain /
go, would amount TO anything He \
wanted harmony. and II Mr.. Bske-
woulont effect IL fer the party he
hoped some one else would be taken mn. 4
Charles SyphaN lcoloredD called attention 10
tne iact that Mr.. Baker was in the house. aad 4
ne hoped that he would see fit to make an ex- 4
pianaiion OF his conduc. on the school hill. hnt
an explanation on anv of the other charges
which had been hinted at would be uubecom,
ing and contemplate. At this iuncture AIsy |
ander Henderson nominated Carter A Stewart 4
(eolored), in opposition 10 Mr.. Baker which /
was followed by loud cries for Baker,, Ra
ker = and after the lapse of few minutes thai
gentleman succeeded in gaining the stand or.
der having been restored, Mr.. B. said in was
always difhcult matter to make a personal
explain alton In public assembly, nor did h.
think II necessary TO do so in the First ward
where he was so well known by eyeryhody
He could not commit TO notice Ali the sssa,,i,. 4
which had been made upon him. but he thonght /
the highest dictates Of honor should hsys
prompted his friend Himber TO have told mir, 1
10 nls face what had been said sbout him in
: s'ead OF treas uring up all the calumnies he had
neafo ana reporting them at this meeting Mr. |
imber, ne said. had visited him in the bonds
oi iriendshtp At his private residence at hIs of.
nee; mad IN his daily counsellor for the past |
tWelTe months. and had uever ban tha 4