The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-05-16
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

GRAND RATIFICATION REPUBLICAN MASS
Mk.TlEo.Il.nSt night grand ratification
In trout OF tho City Hall, in honor of the nom.
ination Of Sayics ]. Bowen, esq, for Mayor.
An extensive stage was prepared 10 front OF
lean brass band, led by Prof. l. A. Head.
The platform was handsomely decorated
with American hags, and over the speakers
by eight o'clock there were about 900 per.
sons assembled In the square, around the Lin
coln statue. and the crowd constantly aug
to some two or three thousand.
Major W. q. Morse announced the following
officers Of the meeting;
For President-IIon. A. q. Riddle.
First Vice Presidenis-John L. Pau, Enoch
Totten, John y. Cook, Garter A. Stewart,
John T. johnson, A. U. Richards.
second Vice Presidents-First ward, John
John 3. Crocker, Sidney Mcfarland; Third
war; ward, y; Ill n; Miller, Thomas +. Bell Fourth
Fifth ward, John II. Arrison, Wesley U. Mar
shall Sixth ward, Joseph s. Martin, Henry
bettsr Seventh ward, TT. Fowler, George
secretarlcs-First ward, Henry Himbor, Ed.
ward Watson; Second ward, VIM. II. Chase,
x. u. Bookerj Third ward, Michael Duffy
Archie Lewis Fourth ward, John H. Crane,
CLARK, Samuel L. Nichols, Sixth ward, James
Edwards, Emanuel Mason; Seventh ward,
James Small snail James Collins.
pIinent Of being chosen the presidns V of SH
q the meeting. He said the nomination OF
MI; Bowen was made with rare unanimity,
In behalf Of the nominee. The party address
an and =. he hoped they would give their support
would be hailed as a great triumph throughout
tho country. In three weeks there would be
2 more overwhelming spirit throughout the
land In favor Of Republicanism than was
nd n tha
one bundled and afty year. to come; Having
arrived on the ground, proceeded BY the Mo Fart
band, with banners and trsnsparencles, and
were received with cheers.
MI. ~ Orossman read the following,wh
Whereas we, the Republican party of the
city OF Warrington, considering the endur-
Ing Ing n.tu, re-. Of arst principles, contend also,
more advanced condition, bringing radical
changes In society and government more in
telligent application Of such principles to
munity like ours, whore slavery has existed,
and given false construction to our organic
give her = generous and hearty welcome. In
doing this We turn away forever from the
RABBITS Sti, q the past, who have perverted our
from the modern Rabbits, who are prating
about white mans government, aud planting
ourselves on the Doctrine OF human brother
hood and equal rights.
Resoiped, That such a system OF Improve
ments In our streets and public works should
be adopted as will give to all classes OF me-
alive empioyment, and that The PROFITS and
benefits arising from the prosecution OF such
improvements shall inure to those who per-
specusors eohrsetoSs and Other. who fSs sSss
upon the body-politic and cat out the sub
stance Of the people
tsIshed In regard to the inanscs of he 81 ee e
p0ration rs Will hold each aud every person
who receives or discusses any of its revenue
to rigid aeeountabllity,a aud such exhibits
enable the peoI 10 to ascertain for what objects
the money has been appropriated, and what
benefits the city 10 likely to derive from Its ex-
RssOiped, That we are In favor of giving to
every child In our midst Of every nation and
color good education under thoroughly com
potent teachers, who are paid literally and
promptly for their services; for this purpose
we advocate tho building OF plain and substan-
tiAl sehool-houses 10 every ward, and not OF
building I'm any one locality, while others arc
entirely destitutcj that the shool fund should
be kept separate and distinct from all others,
and used for educational purposes alone, and
that the efforts OF the Common Council to In
troduee modern Languages into the schools
deserve our sommendation and support.
Realized, That 10 order to secure proper APP
thorities thereof should be In accord with the
legislative department Of the General Gov
ernment and such men be placed at Its head as
are known to- and who possess tho confidence
OF both Houses OF Congress.
Rssoiped, That In Sayles J. Bowen we have
q candidate eminently ut for and deserving
the office OF Mayor; that In his loyalty, abiL
ity, large experience and high personal char
acter inspire our confidence, and that tho |
friendly relations he sustains to Congress |
will be OF great advantage In securing material |
aid towards improving our city, and making |
It the glory and pride OF the American people. |
ResoIped, That tho administration Of An |
drew johnson has long been an incubus on |
the prosperity Of our city, as well as that |
ust and speedy verdict OF the United States |
Senate, which 10 now setting In Judgment |
upon his crimes TO relieve the National Gap.
tai OF his presence and the loyal heart OF the |
nation from Its stifins burden OF Indignation
While the resolutions were being read. the
Third ward club arrived, aud were received |
Senator Harlan, Of Iowa, was then intro
iuced, who said, on account OF his oficiai |
capacity, he did not think II competent for
iim to take any political action In the contest,
he District Of Columbia, he thought he might
is wa. IN favor Of equal JUSTICE to all man.
tind, He thought 1t the duty Of every white
nan to repudiafo the idea Of making sdlstine.
Ion on account Of color, and he thought II not
wise to trust the reins OF the city government