The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-10-20
WARD MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.
Republicans still at Work.

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FIRST WARD.-There was a good
attendance of the First Ward Repub-
licans at McJohnston's store last
night. Hon. Alvah johnson was
called to the Chair, and I. j. Groves
appointed Secretary. Several import
ant committees were appointed, and
other business Of Importance trans
acted. On motion it was ordered that
an invitation be extended to the Re-
publicans of the Second Ward to
meet with them on Tuesday evening.
the 9th inst, at which time it is pro-
posed to have music, and a good time
in general. The thanks of the meet
ing were rendered Mr.. McJohnston
for the use of his room during the
campaign.
SECOND WARD. = Quite a goodly
number of Republicans met at Lant's
shop in the Second Ward, last night.
DR.. Ralston was called to the chair,
and Lieutenant Robt. Rowland made
Secretary. Speeches were made by
Mr.. John s. Hopkins and Captain
Reavis. It was resolved to work
earnestly and with undated zeal
until the last moment on the day Of
the Presidential election.
THIRD WARD.-The Third Ward
meeting at Capt. Klauss's was largely
attended, and the best feeling and the
utmost confidence pervaded all hearts.
The only business necessary to pub
lish was the appointment of an exeeu-
tive committee. consisting of Peter
Semonin, 81. f. Blount. Geo. Euler,
@. K. Drew, and Capt. NJ. KLAUS, to
whom all information respecting
changes in the voters of the ward
should be communicated. The Re-
publicans of the Third Ward are
proud of the achievements of last
Tuesday, and are new preparing for
the campaign that is to end in the
glorious victory of November.
FOURTH WARD.-Quite an inter-
esting meeting of the Republicans of
the Fourth Ward was held at Deck
er's pump store last night. 1t was
unanimously resolved that the Re-
publicans of the Fourth Ward
continue 20 work with undated
energy, until every tin rooster "
is Frustrated and the ward redeemed.
They purpose to carry the ward for
Giant and Colfax if possible, and to
secure the banner to be presented by
the Republican Executive Committee.
FIFTH WARD.-The Republicans of
the Fifth Ward had quite a pleasant
meeting, transacted a good deal of
important business in the appoint
ment of committees, &C., and in max
ing preparations for a vigorous cam
paign.
SIXTH WARD.-In the Sixth Ward
the Republicans met at John Scant-
Inns tin shop. Mr.. Samuel Wallace
was called to the Chair, and Mr.. Ed.
Ingle appointed Secretary. The sub
jeet of a more perfect and thorough
organization was fully discussed, and
other business of Importance trans
acted, when the meeting adjourned.
SEVENTH WARD.-At the Seventh
Ward meeting. held at Kolle's store,
there was q large attendance. VIM.
Warren, Jr., was called to the Chair.
No business of importance was trans
acted. The boys had a good jolly
time, and then adjourned, to meet on
Thursday night next.
EIGHTH WARD.-At the Eighth
Ward meeting, held at the Wigwam.
Colonel @. HI. Butterield was called
to the chair. Various important COM
mittees were appointed, and other
matters of Importance attended to.
The Republicans of that ward will
meet at the Wigwam on Friday
ing of this week, at z o'clock, when it
is hoped there will be a full attend
ance.
NINTH WARD.-A very large and
enthusiastic meeting of Republicans
was held at Cassavant's marble shop,
in the Ninth Ward. Mr.. J. P. Eli
Oft was called to the chair, and Mr..
A. A. Swope appointed Secretary.
Important committees were then ap-
pointed, and after the transaction of
other business of Importance. the
meeting adjourned. 1t was n of the
best meetings that has yet been held
in that ward. The Republicans there
are wide awake.