Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-30
THE EVENING STAR.
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Grant and CoIfax Ratification Meeting.
In point of numbers, The mass meeting last
night IN front of the City Hall, ratifying the
nominations Of Grant and Collar as the stan
d-oearers Of the Republican party IN the
Approaching Presidential election, was quite a
success. Notwithstanding the steady rain
which prevailed, q large crowd assembled at
Of I've or six thousand (about four-fIr,hs o,
whom were colored) before the proceedings got
fully under way. Seats on he Platform were
speakers, members OF the press officers Of the
different ward associations, &c. In front OF me
stand were arranged series of gas je;s which
brilliant manner In the center of these lets
was handsome fiery star, of Considerable
dimensions, which presented beautiful effect
nahneIs ana tran sparencies We're also ar
iangso on ne platform, and tackled on the
boarded frame in front were the words
Grant and Coifax," painted in large
letters on canvass. Several OF the ward clubs
narened 70 the grounds In procession, bearing
tanners snd transparencis, with various mot
toes inscribed thereon, among which were the
follow Ting: "Granf. Colfax, and Bowen
Sayles j. Bower, the man who canEay ssyes or
no, 70 friend or foe. his sense of dury
prompts him." .lS majority, 1857, 500 June
Ree." Equality before the Law "In the
sacred name Of justice we demand all our
rights; a rigns 70 vote includes the right to be
voted for" "The most perfect popular Gov
eminent Is where an injury done TO the mean
Isl an insult 20 the whole COnstitQ.
tson." school our Children" More Light:
Less Mud, "Eree spec oh, free presses, and free
schools; - ustce and Freedom" "Bound to
WIN "Free schools, free government free
people, one for all and all for EACH" .sSayles
}. Bowen, our only choice; Seventh Ward will
give coo majority" Heald's Band occupied
seats on the stand, and at intervals discoursed
= cholce selection of music.
Ateh O'Clock MAJOR Morse called the meet
ing 20 order, and. on his motion. Mr. L. Rich
ARDS. Of the Board of Aldermen, was chosen
CHAIRMAN, Mr. Richards. in acknowled ging
me compliment, said that owing to the iuclem.
eney OF the weather. the meeting could not be
considered a ratification of the nomination of
Grant and Coliax for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency, but thar on another occasion this
grand event would be honored. There was an
important work TO be considered in this CITY
on Monday next in the election of Mayor
Inc question was not who is the best man,
IMr. Bowen or Mr.. Giyen.) but who is the
best nan for Mayor. Both of them were good
men, but MI. Given was under bad inf uences.
Wnile Mr.. Bowen possessed influence with
Congress and was allied with that power
which could advance the interest and urosnar
ify OF our community.
General T. q. Darlington was introduced
ana addressed the meeting upon the politics of
the day. In the Democratic party of the
country he recognized the old rebel element
winch only needed the opportunity to break
Iorth IN ueason again. He urged the import.
anee Of success both at the MayoraIty election
fall ~ AA
The next speaker was Senator Wilson, of
massachusetts, who came before them. he SAID.
10 commit himself To the great party of the.
country and It's distinguished Leaders. The
ChlcaSo Convention had presented 10 the people
man for PrrsiGsIt, who bad become one Of
the most distinguished men of any age or
nation, and in reply TO the question which had
been made " neither General Grant was fit to
become President, be had only TO ask was the
party worthy OF him. He predicted that the
Republican ticket would be triumphant In
thirty States out OF the thirty seven. Monday
next, he said, the work should BE- begun In this
city BY the election of Mr.. Bowen as Mayor.
The Republican party Of this city should
do ITS whole duty in the coming municipal
election, and he exhorted the patriotic colored
masses to remember who II was that gave them
liberty, and show their gratitude ACCORDINGLY
Hon. Lewis Barker, OF Maine. was next m
trodueed, and made speech IepIete with wit
and numor, and Interspersed with anecdotes
and quotations. which elected frequent ap.
plause- He had heard. he said, that Washing
ton was Democratic city. but hoped that such
was not The case. II such be the case: if the
oanner OF democracy and treason floats over
TINS city, In Gods name wipe out the disgrace
on Monday nextby the election OF the Republic
can ticket The election of SayIes J. Bowen
ne thought. would be power OF influence for
GOOD throughout the country; but shout he be
defeated, the injury might prove incalcuIabIa
IN the great contest TO come Mr. Barker
eniogized the Chicago nominees and pledged
the state OF Maine 20 their support.
James r. Harris, (cOlored.l OF North Caro-
INA, followed Mr Barker upon the rise and
progress of the Republican party in the coun-
try, the history of the late war, and the great
unanimity on the part of the eolored people
OF the South IN favor of the Republican party
There were 1000 loyal blacks of the South rho
would support al the coming election in No.
yember the Chicago nominees. The speaker
said himself and President Johnson were
brothers so far as birth place is concerned: but
that ne blused for the connection.
Mr.. Van Horn. of New York, was the next
speaker, and urged the election of the Republi.
can ticket in this city on Monday next. if the
community expect any favors from the National
Congress.
Col Richard Hinton. OF Kansas. closed the
meeting with encouraging remarks. and exhort-
ed the Republicans Of this city 20 do their duty
on Monday next, in the election of Mr. Bowen.
DO THIS, and Washington would prosper: be-
sides, the country would be benefited thereby.
IN the increased majority which would in con-
sequence be received by Grant and Colfax at
the ensuing Presidential election.
The crowd became so great during the pro-
gress OF the speech that meetings were organ.
lzed al the west wing of the CITY Hall and al
the corner Of 9th and ID streets, at which
speeches were made.
Al II O'Clock the meeting adjourned, when
tne ward clubs formed IN procession. and,
marching to their respective rendezvous, were
dismissed,