Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-29
First Ward Repubiiean Meeting.

CoApromis< Of ne HKeSlfy-kkssrs. Baker dod
SoseH oo1 Wd,di Sp-A NeW Nowin atsor-
meeting Of the First Ward Republicans
was held last night at he National Institute
Building, corner Of I'D and I streets The
Charm an, Robert fhoDpson,) upon calling
the meeting 70 order, stated that he regarded
the action TO be taken on that occasion as the
most important which had yet occurred, in
view Of the effort which would be made to
harmonic the contending factions which then
existed in the Repu blican ranks of the First
Ward. The Democrats, he said, were exulting
over their dissensIons, and IL had already been
reported that many Republicans had ex pressed
an intention to defeat their own party.
prominent Republican Senator had that day
using every effort to unite the party, so as to
elect Sayles ]. Bowen Mayor, or else a staggef-
ing blow would be struck the Republican party
Of the Union, which might result IN the defeat
idential election. Calls We're made for the
report OF the committee appointed at the Col
ored Workingmen's Association on Wednes.
day TO wait upon Mr.. O. s. Baker, one of the
nominees for the Council, and request him to
withdraw from the Canvass. After sooe delay,
there being NO response from the committee,
waited upon by this committee, who had pre-.
sented written request that he would with
draw In order to harmonize the split whichex.
listed among the First Ward Republicans. Their
interview was very pleasant one, and he told
them that on Wednesday, before any action
had been taken TO bring about mis- withdgaw wal
he bad determined to do so if by that course he
could harmonic the party. The nomination
he said, had been conferred upon him I'M
sought for; but now, as dissension existed, he
should place his withdrawal In the hands of
the then, meeting, to be accepted or not As the ma.
desired him to "stick,' then the resignation
need not be used; other wise, they could accept
il, and he should be perfectly content
as there is a hair on your head we wiii
60 for Baker" Another Voice" Will you
be the man to run an independent ticket
If your choice is not nominatedl1 Mr.. Baker
"If my resignation is accepted, will fight to
the last for the party, and will work for the
nominee" Mr.. McCleary (white) thought If
the Republicans Of the ward did not work In
unison, the party would be defeated at the elec-
ton on Monday by over one thousand MAORI
~. Mr.. Peyton (colored) offered a resolution
to strike MIR. o. S. Bakers name from the list
OF candidates. lGreat disorder. The Chair in
the meantime hammering the table with his
stick. and crying ont, keep quiet we'll nut
you through If it takes till daylightnI mo.
tion to lay the resolution of Mr.. Peyton on the
table was put and decided by the Chair to have
been carried Walker White (colored) demand
ed the previous question. A general hubJub
here arose, when almost the whole meeting
sprang to their feet, and wrangling prevailed
throughout the hall. Volces-.We don't want
Baker, "Strike his name from the ii cket," &c
Patrick Goins-"We don't want Slowan: we
want Baker, SO that we can have hot rolls for
breakfast The Chair appealed to Mr. Baker
TO make some remarks. MIR. Freeman
lcolored)-'I object Give US fair play"
Mr.. Baker-''Please give me your atten-
ton for few minutes. i have taken nv
resignation out of the hands of the committee.
and now reiterate my former sentiments, that
the resignation is in your hands, and If accept
ed, L will withdraw and support the nom-
nee." Mr.. Baker then read the committees
note to him, and his reply. at the beginning of
which Mr.. Slower attempted 10 speak, but
could not be heard. Motions were made that
the resignation be received, and Others that il
be laid on the table. Joseph jackson (colored)
inquired of Mr.. Slowen il Mr. Bakers resigna-
ton was received would he withdraw. Mr.
Slowen dedIed that he was an independent
candidate. He was only candidate in oppo-
sitIon 10 MI. Baker. His reasons were that
Mr.. b. had not acted with the Republican par.
". He (S.) wanted no Office, and his only OBJ
lect was 10 defeat MIR. Baker. Mr.. Slowen was
about reading some letters and extracts from
the proceedings OF the Council, but was pre-.
vented from doing so by the chair After much
confusion 1t was agreed that the papers might be
admitted, II MI Slowen would place them IN
the possession Of the meeting; but this Mr.
SloWen would not consentte do and thereupon
he withdrew them. 1Nr. Baker, at this iuncture.
advanced towards Mr.. Slower and extended
his hand, but b turned of and refused to
recognize him. There was great confusion
when Mr. Baker again took the floor and SAID
he was willing TO stand up side by side with
Mr. Slower and both would withdraw He
(B.) was was willing TO do everything for the
party. Great uproar Francis Tayerns
thought that Mr.. Baker had taken an honor
able pOsitlon and desired TO know If MIR. Slow
en- would do likewise. Here Mr. Baker again
offered his hand to Mr.. Slower and held IL out
for some seconds. but MIR. 5. positively refused
TO recognize him. (B.) Mr.. Baker then APP
pealed TO the meeting 10 know what he
could do. He said. 81 am the injured party.
Mr.. Slowen has injured me in the com m unity
but am willing now that we shall both with
draw" After calls for MIR. Slowen, that gen.
tleman advanced s. few steps, and standing
beside Mr.. b. said the matter could be settled
without delay. $50 soon as Baker withdraws
/ will do So" Mr.. Baker very promptly re-
piled, Then L do withdraw" Mr.. Slower
did the same, and pledged himself TO support
the nominee. Both gentlemen then retired
amid the warm congratulation of their friends
and loud cheers from the audience. On motion,
II was agreed 70 60 into the nomination of a
candidate to fll the vacancy occasioned by
MIR. Bakers withdrawal, when Messrs. Arr.
SON S Taylor, Samuel Williams, Judson s.
Brown and H. II. Tilley were put in nomina-
ton. The vote was then taken, and Mr. Tay-
lor was chosen by large majority. Mr.. John
+. Cook moved that they, as the Republican
party Of the First Ward, tender a vote of
thanks to II. II. Tilley for the able manner in
which he represented that ward during his en-.
tire term in the Council; unanimously carried
The meeting was addressed by Messrs
McCleary ofPa., o. s. Baker, VIM NJ. Slowen
VIM. Syphax, F. A. Bos well and H. H Tilley
resolution was offered by Charles Syphax.
that 'sw bile we regret the cause that lei to the
resignation Of Mr.. o. s. Baker, We are com.
PEELED to view his resignation purely in the
light of interest for the success of the party
and he has by his disinterested action of self
endeared himself to the Republican voters of
the First Ward" &c. Adjourned.