Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-14
Meeting Of the First Ward Republicans.

ALDERMAN LARnAs sKvERILY CRIrIcIsRD.
meeting Of eolored Republicans Of the Fret
Ward was held Last night NJ the National The
ologlcal Institute building, corner OF fed and
streets. The meeting was late in organizing,
(after nine ociock.) because Of the delay in
procuring candles, this mode OF Lighting the
building being necessary, a. The Gas Company
had turned of the gas.
order, stated the object OF the meeting 10 be 10
| take into consideration the course pursued by
Mr.. John z. Larman, one Of the representa-
hves of the ward in the Board Of Aldermen,
| since the last election, and what steps are
necessary TO induce bum ~ resign. William
II. Lewis, secretary, thereupon submitted the
follow ing preamble and resolution
Whereas John q. Larman, Esq, one of cur
representatives in the Board of Aldermen,
seems 10 have changed his sentiments, in a po-
htical point of view, SINCE his election to that
position;
And whereas his course, BY absen,ng him.
self from the regular meetings of the hoard
and thereby preventing Legislation, is not only
oerimental 10 the interest of those TO whom he
owes his election, but equally to all the cit
liens OF this ward and of the whole city, with
out respect to party differences or opinions:
Be it resolved, That in the opinion of this
meeting, the aforesaid J. q. Larman. Esq
should either attend the reg ular meetings OF
me Board OF Aldermen, or Immediately resign
INTO the hands OF his constituency desiring the
prosperity of the city, in order that the work
OF legislation may go on.
laid on the table in order that another which
had been prepared, and which he wished TO in
troduce, might be read.
Mr.. Lewis dvocared the adoption of the pre-
amble and resolution presented by himself.
He thought the MATER a serious one, and il was
prudent that the party in the First Ward should
could not compel Mr. Larman to resign, and
he thought the easiest way was the best. There
are hundreds of men in the city's service who
could not get cent Of money for their labor
for u-Q 1QA and NJ
chose 10 continue the course he had been pur-
suing, he could keep them out of their money
LOT twelve months by preventing legislation.
Tn motion, both sets of resolutions lewis
and Garretts) We're read, and the substitute
adopted. THE substitute differs very little from
those introduced by Mr. Lewis, as above quo
ted.l
On motion Of George Garrett, the Chair was
authorized to appoint committee of three TO
present the resolutions just adopted to Mr..
Iarman. The Chair appointed Messrs. Thos.
Martin anc VIM. II. Lewis (colored,) and Mr.
George T. McGlue wv hite) as said committee
Mr.. Lewis presented bill of sT.2O due Sam
on the night OF the mayoralty ratification.
Upon the reading Of this bill considerable
whistling and other marks of surprise were in
Walker White said the party to whom the
club was indebted was good Republican, and
had been IN the army.
George Garrett desire to know whether he
was in cavalry; because if he was, he thought
hlrn "mlghty good on q charge" [Laugh.er.l
Robert Brown thought the account should
be referred TO mass meeting Of the citizens, as
the ratification was party affair.
The Chair decided that the present was a
citizens meeting, and that therefore, the subject
was proper legislation.
After some further discussion, the treasurer
was authorized TO settle the claim if there was
any money on hand.
Jerome johnson submitted resolutions In
reference to the sudden demise Of Hon. Thad-
deus Stevens:
THAT this meeting deeply sympathizs with
his family in their sudden bereavement" &c
MI Johnson supported his resolution in ap-
propriate remarks, when the char Interrupt
ingly) suggested that the,matter be taken into
more formal consideration, and hop that a
meeting would be called Of the citizeEs, when
speakers would be selected, suitable resoIu-
lions be presented, and good music would bs
procured
Mr.. johnson concluded his remarks, when
his resolution passed unanimously.
Garter a. Stewart moved that a committee of
five be appointed TO make suitable arrange
ments for general meeting of the citizens Of
the ward, to give proper expression to their
feelings on the death Of Mr. Stevens.
VIM. II. Lewis seconded the motion in a few
remarks.
]. II. Crane. white, Commissioner of the
Fourth Ward, was called upon to express his
feelings on the subject under consideration.
and responded briefly. After saying that Hon.
Thaddeus Stevens was good and great man,
an earnest friend of the poor. and consistent
Repu blican, he said that there was another
question which the meeting had passed over
without giving it scarcely any consideration.
That was the base treaehery, as he termed IT, OF
Nj. John z. Lsrman, one of the First Ward
Aldermen. He was aSt0nished at the conduct
OF this Judas lscarlot, who had basely betrayed
MS party. Such scoundrel, he SAID, deserved
the execration Of all honorable men. The
man who would pick the locks Of his residence,
break into his safe, and rob him OF his money,
was honorable compared to him, Mr.. Larman.
HIS Mr.. Cranes) pockets were suffering. and
so were the citizens, for oney Justly due them,
because of this mans treachery and perfidy
He did not think that Mr.. Larman had honor
enough TO realize his degraded position, and
called upon the Republicans of the ward TO
bring him to his senses The whole blame Of
I ~ deadlock" in the Councils restsd on Mr..
Larman; the stigma should be put upon him,
and there it should stay. He had betrayed his |
party Mr.. Crane, in conclusion, said he had
calmly weighed his remarks, and made them
with full view Of their meaning and respon.
sibility. |
Mr.. McGlue was about addressing the meet |
ing on the same subject, when VIM. II. Lewis |
rose TO point of order. He thought this digres-
sion entirely inappropriate. The subject under |
was the death of Hon. Mr. Ste |
yens, and il was in bad taste to lug In debate Il
on Mr.. Larman's case.
The Chair conceded with Mr.. Lewis views, |
and put the question on Mr.. Stewards motion l
for the appointment Of a committee TO make |
for memorial meeting. The /
motion was carried, and the following com.
Inittee was appointed: Messrs. Garter A. Stew.
art, Richard Brown. George Garrett, Jerome /
j Johnson, and VIM. Coke.
Mr. Stewart stated that public notice would |
De gwen OF the arrangements made by the CON-
nii.iee.
Mr.. McGlue vas then called on, and made a
few remarks about MIR. Larman. He SAID that
Mr.. LIS course had been Just what he EXPECTED 1
when the party refused 10 permit him to resign |
some time since. He told persons at that time |
that his resignation should have been received,
and that there would be cause to regret that II
had not. He did not expect Mr.. Larman to re. |
sign, but as he had been appointed on the COM
IL Itee ne would do his best to get him to do So
VIM. n. Lewis approved OF what had been /
said. Like Mr.. McGlue, he had his doubts L
ae9p! Mr, LIS resigning. In fact, he felt sure
that he would not; for in a conversation which /
he had had with Mr.. John U. Larman's |
brother, that gentleman had informed him that
he and others had been to him to get him TO re-
sign, but had received the reply that there was |
not money enough in Washington TO induce !
him TO do so.
On motion, the meeting adjourned til. max,
Wednesday night.
RIoTOUs PRoCRKDINGs.-Last night at about