The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-03-27
SIXTH WARD

GlXCn W ara assembled at the LamaS-
co Engine House, for the purpose of
nominating a candidate for Council
man. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. Fair, who nominated
Mr.. Fickas Chairman. James Swan
son, Jr., was chosen Secretary. The
Chairman then stated the object Of
the meeting, after which Mr.. Andrew
J. Hutchinson moved that a commit
tee of seven be appointed to select a
candidate for Councilman. Accord
ingly the Char appointed the follow
ing named gentlemen Messrs Bisch-
man. Schultz Iugle. Benninghof
Hodson, Hutchinson and Frelich.
The committee retired, and after
few moments ofconsultation. reported
the name of Charles Schaum, which
was unanimously agreed to amidst
great enthusiasm.
On motion, the city ticket nomi-
mated Tuesday night was unanimously
and enthusiastically endorsed. after
which three rousing cheers were given
for Mr. Schaum and the whole ticket
On motion, a committee of seven
was appointed as a canvassing or cam
paign committee, as follows: John
Bisehman, Mr.. Froelich, Jacob Ben
ninghcf, Valentine Kramer, Mr.
Hodson, A. J. Hutchinson, and Mr..
Polsdoffer
A motion was then made to con-
firm the nomination of Mr. Schaum
by a rising vote and three rousing
cheers for the Republican candidate
of the Sixth Ward. The motion was
adopted, and the cheers given with
hearty good will.
The business of the meeting being
concluded, Mr.. j. H. Beadle was
called on for a speech, and addressed
his fellow-citizeus for about twenty
minutes in an earnest and forcible
style, urging all to go to work and Sc
cure the election Of the ticket. We
have only space to allude to the
speeches, without attempting to give
a synopsis.
Mr.. A J. Hutchinson was then
called out. He made a stroag appeal
to his fellow -citizens to go to work
and redeem the Sixth Ward. 1t could
be done if all would work, and that
most earnestly.
The meeting then adjourned to re-
assemble at Turner Hall on Saturday
night.
SEVENTH WARD.
The meeting Of the Seventh Ward
was held at Mr.. William Kolle's store.
On motion of William Warren, Jr.,
Mr. Z. Happier was called to the
Chair and P. G. Ebberwine chosen
Secretary.
The Chairman then stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting; after which Mr.
William Wells put in nomination Mr..
William Kolle There being no other
nomination, he was declared by ac-
clamation the unanimous choice of
the meeting for Councilman of the
Seventh Ward, amidst great applause.
The nominations made for the city
ticket were then ratified by unani-
nous vote; after which the following
named gentlemen were selected as a
Canvassing Committee, viz: Jacob
Matthias, Charles Wunderlich, Nicho-
las Brown, Fred. Pfafiin. William
Wells, Hiram Feldhacker, and Christ
Wunderlich.
Col. J. S. Buchanan was then called
out, and spoke at length being
most enthusiastically applauded
throughout his whole speech. The
meeting was large, the house being
literally packed till there was not
standing room left, but notwithstand-
ing that,the people listened eagerly and
attentively. 1t was one OF the most
enthusiastic Ward meetings ever
held in the city. We would be glad
to give a synopsis OF Col. Buchanan's
speech, but owing to the length of
this report it IS out Of the question.
Suffice it to say it was able, we'll
timed, and well received.
The meeting then adjourned, TO
convene again at Turner Hall on
Saturday night. The Seventh Ward
will give a good account Of itself on
election day, OF that all may rest well
assured
EIGHTH WARD.
The meeting in the Fi0hfb XVsrd