Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-19
Second Ward Republican Club.

- u'e VnuICn OF rev. Jonn BrOOkSs on Ver-
mont avenue, between q and X streets, at
whh there were present aboat fifty persons at
the commencement of The meeting, OF whom
Mt srS. y. A. Stewart, w. III. Chase, Col w
hillar, and the president, Mr.. l.. Pau, were
white. Mr.. T.. Ambush, colOred, was the sec
re,ary. Shortly after meeting was c,lled to
order, quite a reinforcement came in iucreas
ing the crowd to the fun capacity of the church.
The president took his seat in the pulpit sofa
and got a view of his audience by looking oyeT
the bible and hymnbook on the desk but. un
like the Republicans ofsome of the other wards
nos no attention was pa,d to religious exercises.
table beneath tue clerical desk but the legs of
the table being OF the Shanghai pattern that
officer had to keep his elbows TO the height of
hls eyes IN writing outline mlnutPs
The Chair stated that he had called the meet,
ing to order at the request of the EXECUTIVE
Committee, who had informed him that
speakers would be present
Mr.. Ambush said that il was important =,
CRY on the campaign, that the names and
residences of all the members should appear
on the rolls.
The Chair introduced Mr. Given coloro,
who asked at that stage of the proceedings 70
be excused from making an address
CoI. bramhaii, OF the Executive Committee,
reported That they had held a meeting last week
and appointed subcommittee on finance pub.
TIC meetings, and canvassing the latter ITO
prepare list OF all voters, white colored, LOYAL
ana reDei, so as that IL can be used as a chec X
hst-this would contribute more to suece1s
than any other coarse.) They expected 10 mr.
pare the way for thorough victory next Jnue
anG ne was Informed that the canvass yould
be worth at least 200 votes in the ward
God. Bramhall offered resolutions urgin o
speedy action by Congress in relation to A new
ehaTter, commencing the Sumner bill; asking
the immediate passage of an act yesting the an
pointnent OF all offices, not elective in Joint
meeting OF the Mayor and Councils; and favor
ing an election at as early day as practicable;
which were adopted.
Mr.. Pau said that he had been informed that
prominent Democrat had determined to give
work TO the colored men, having grown tired
OF paying high wages for the purpose of keen.
ing the Democratic party in power, and he had
no DOUBT out that many colored men would be
found at work on the streets this season.
MI. w H. Chase was called ON, aud addressed
the meeting on the prospects of universal
suffrage being established throughout the States.
He said the Republicans had a work to do in
TINS city, and would be more certain TO succeed
II ihey attend 10 our coming charter election
than II they trouble themselves about sending
delegates 10 the Chicago Convention They
must not only say that they will give six or
seven hundred majority in this ward. but do n
and should work hard, keeping out CONVENTIONS
WorK falthfully and honestly, and the victory
would be theirs.
Mr.. Given ,(colored) was again called on,
and proceeded to state that before address ing
the meeting he would remove the Bible from
the uesk, because he did not believe politics
and the Eible should go together. He did not
the District, for they were like people general
ly, and he had no fears that men could not he
found TO attend the Chicago Convention. and
IL was mt and proper that the District should
be represented there, for it was here thai the
colored race were first given the right of suf
rage He proceeded to speak of Andrew
johnson as a political gambler, who had played
ms CARDS well, and he advised those present to
beware of such tricksters, and not endorse anv
one who refused to give the colored men the
same tights the whites enjoyed. They should
ac wisely, and above all things get an educa-
ton, for the man qualified to vote sbould Ia we
the night TO hold Office, but none, white or
black, should hold Office who is not qualified
some men have two faces, and they should be
Mr. + Posey, (colored)-Tme rL.auvbter1
MI Given continued, saying that the Re-
publieans had enough to do at home, and they
should work.
Mr. PoseY-Time. daughter and commo-
Mr.. Given, (pausipg awhile amid cries of
'-Io on. Ill Mr.. Posey wants to address this
meeting I'll give way.
Mr.. Posey.-Go on.
Mr.. Given continued, saying that some mon
who pretended 10 be Republicans were in IA vor
Oh governing the District by Commits ioners and
such persons should be looked to- He had nm
DER the spices OF the Republican party can.
Nassed Virginia, North Carolina and Soufh
carolina, and at Richmond ne was shot at.
sion near the door.1
MIR. Given.-I hope some one will invite Mr.
Posey 10 whisky shop.
MI bush, (rIsIng and facing the speaker
Invite him to a whisky shop! Hes not drnnt
The Chair.-The Secretary will come to OR.
der. ~ "
Mr.. Given, (stili keeping the floor IF nv
remarks are distds,eiul I'll SIT down.
Mr.. Ambush.-To insinuate that n pentla,nap
wants whisky is dista zteful
Mr; Given continued, speaking Of the Rich.
mond Convention.
Mr.. Posey.-They didn't send you there1
MI. Giyen.-lf the gentleman had been there.
he would have learned better manners.
lCrles OF Put Posey out" Order &C., were
UP.f
that he had attended 165 meetings in Virginia.
over 100 in North Carolina, and number in
South Carolina.
Mr.. Posey as.aed to be heard.
Mr.. Ambush said the language that had been
used was disrespectful.
MIR. Posey-Mr- Chairman
A VOICE. move to put Mr., Posey out, and
cries OF ..oh, you substitute brokers'"
room, and was received with applause; while
Mr.. Posey maintained his position. saying, 81
can defend myself while several in the rear
OF the room cried Put him out" &c.
MIR. -Giyen.-As far as Mr.. Posey is con-
cerned. he understood me, and / will take il
back but as far as Mr.. Ambush is concerned
Wlli not take 1t back. He was sorry that this
little episode had occurred. tConfusion in the
reaI of the audience.l Keep order and be care
ful what you do, for you are divided now as to
white and black, and if some are not nominated
they VIII create more confusion in the Repub-
liean party than had been created tonight
W atch those eager for Office, and don't vote for
men, white or black, unless they are capable
Mr.. Posey A Voice.-s.Posey's right
now."l Yes, Posey is right now
Mr.. Posey.-I would like TO say a few words
The Chair-Tou are out Of order; I will not
permit personalities.
Mr.. Posey.-I wish to say few words.
The ChaiT.-lt is understood that what was
done by you was with good intentions, and il
YVES an error OF judgment on your part.
MIR. Chase made a'few explanatory remarks
as TO what he had previously stated.
Mr.. POsey again asked 10 make an expIana.
ton, saying that Mr.. Given had assaulted his
reputation.
The Chair.-You are out of order
Mr.. Ambush.-The gentleman has spoken Of
hlr. Pos'y going TO a whiskey shop.
The Clair (ts Mr.. Po3ey.)-Your sobriety is
too well known 10 be damaged by the remark
Mr.. Fosey-My sobrIety may BE- as yell
known as the notoriety as those who make a
subject Of II.
Mr.. GIven.-I take il all back, Mr.. Poaey
MIR. Poscy.-How can you take il back. "a
voice Time and stamping of feet.l
Col. Miller.-l on are all right Posey.
Mr.. POsey.-NOt yet.
The Chair called for the reading of a letter
of Sayles J. Bowen, and the secretary read a
letter from hun 10 MIR. &. a. Stewart, stating
that he never signed his name TO q petition for
consolidation, and that his name he believed
was placed on such petition dies lgnedly by
some one who sought TO in lure him.
MIR. j. A. Ross offered n resolution accepting
this letter as foil explanation, which, after
some debate, in which it was stated that il was
unnecessary to adopt, il was laid on the table.
Frederick Boswell, Esq, City Register. was
then introduced. the speaker opposed the re-