Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-20
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEW
First Ward Republican Mee,in.

An adjourned meeting of the First Ward
Republicans was held last night Al the Nation.
al Theological Institute building. CorneIiu,
CIark, IN the chair. There were very few in
hr. VIM. NJ. Slowen
Tne object of the meeting being 20 hear
OF me report Of the Committee appointed
iasi week TO wait upon Mr.. John q. Larman,
certain resolutions which had been adopted dis
approving OF his course, accompanied with q
request that he resign; Thomas Martin, chair
man OF said Committee, reported that they
had waited upon Mr.. Larman and be had
treated them very cOolly, positively refusing
10 recognize them or TO give any definite an.
swer as TO what course he intended pursuing
in the future, until the Republicans in meeting
assembled disclaimed any hand in inducing
the abusive REMARKS which had been made to-
wards him by Mr.. j. II. Crane at their last
meeting.
VIM H. Lewis, also one of the COMMITTEES.
made a similar report and spoke in opposition
10 taking any action whatever with regard 10
what Mr.. Crane had said. Believing that Mr.
Larman had gone over TO the Democratic par
ty, be was in favor of letting him CO. He
thought that the Republican party needed re-.
constructing.
Mr.. VIM NJ. slower inquired whether the
meeting last week had invited Mr. Crane 70
appear and make use OF the language which he
did towards Mr.. Larman. If so, he thought il
IN exceeding bad taste. The Republicans of
the First Ward were fully able to take care of
their own matters. without calling upon per-
sons from other wards. He wanted no man 10
come from another ward and abu Sc any mem
Der OF the First Ward. Mr.. Larman had told
him that he had received the committee cour-
teousIy, and that il the meeting would discIaIm
having solicited Mr.. Crane to make the abuse
of him which he had, he Larman) would give
them all the satisfaction they wanted Person
ally, he dlsapproved Of Mr.. Larmans course
AZ m uch as any other man, but the matter couI Id
not be settled by dIctation. The easiest way
explanation would be made to Mr.. Larman. in
relation 10 what Mr.. Crane had said. DO this,
and be felt satisfied that the dead lock- in the
two boards would be settled in one week from
next Monday night. This was fair and ve
don't want 10 call in any influence from men
from the other wards. He wanted matters
settled properly, and not by denunciation.
VIM II. Lewls-"It is necessary TO denounce
TRAITORS
Thos. MartIn-"How VIII the difficulty be
settled Monday night week.
Mr.. Slowen--Mr. Richards will resign his
position as Chairman of the Board Of Alder
meh, and then some other republican will be
nominated who will receive Mr.. Larman's
vote The Repu blican members generally, he
believed, would resign their seats sooner than
this state OF affairs should continue. Let ms
go on, and appoint another committee.
VIM. II. Lewis explained that at the last
meeting Mr.. j. II. Crane was invited TO make
some remarks upon resolution proposing to
hold memorial meeting on the death of Hon
Tnaodeue Stevens, and instead of copfining
himself TO he subject he merely made a few
remarks about Mr.. Stevens. after winch he
consumed the rest of the time in abuse of MT.
a
not expect such a course from Mr.. Crane and
did not approve il. He moved that the report
of the committee be received.
Walker White.-Gou can Z do that
Cries Of order. order,
After same further discussion, on motion of
MIR. slower. the report was recommitted To
the same committee with instructions to report
AZ future meeting.
Mr.. Lewis then asked permission 10 intro
duee series of resolutions, which he hoped
would De adopted, Tor the sake OF harmony and
Walker White Oh, Lewis read your res.
oiutons and don't keep the meeting waiting
all night to hear your speech
NOlce.-Gr. President i move that Won
Keep the " IrrepressIble" White still. laugh.
Ier.l
Inc resolutions of Mr. Lewis were then read
as follows:
Whereas John Y Larman, Esq, has peremp.
iorlly refused 10 recognize and give any expla.
nation whatever in relation 10 his course In the
Board OF Aldermen TO the committee appointed
AZ the last meeting, unless we, as his constit-
nents, assemble and denounce The remarks
made by Mr.. Crane, OF the Fourth Ward, with
regard 10 the actions OF the aforesaid John q
Iarman, Esq, since the organization OF the
sixty-siXth Council; and whereas John @ Lar-
man, Esq, has taken exception to the remarks
of Mr.. Crane as being personally abusive: and
whereas We as a despised political orraniza-
tisn. struggling for the triumphant and per.
petnal ascendeney OF right and justice in our
municipality, against the most inveterate Cd.
position on the part OF the enemies Of progress,
Should for the sake Of harmony and mutual
friendship in our ranks, and the conviction of
our opponents OF the legality OF our last cleo
tons. and the rightfulness Of our principles
and the Incompatible necessity OF the accom-.
plishment Of our objects TO the satisfactory ad.
Jus;ment Of the Instantaneous Difficulties
existing In our city government, entirely re.
Tram from personalities OF abusive and insult.
ing remarks in regard to those who may seem
10 offer with Us IN opinion on certain political
matters, or as our leaders or representatives. In
the councils of the community, pursue a course
inconsistent with our views, or the principle<
npon which they were elected to positions of
Trust, but discuss and give vent to sentiments
IN reference 20 their actions with dignity and
deeorum and respect for their personal feelings
and individual characters; and whereas the
remarks Of Mr. Crane was wide depression
from he SUBJECT under discussion At that time;
Therefore
ReSoIrsd. That whilst We highly esteem Mr..
Crane as a. unfiinching loyalist 10 the sacred
cause OF human freedom, we cannot endorse
the personalities or abusive remarks INDUCED
IN by Mr.: Crane az our last meeting against
John O. Larman, Esq.
And o further rssofsed, That We again most
Respectfully but earnestly request of Mr. Lar.
man. To- the sake Of the restoration of har.
mony IN the TWO boards of the City Couucilz
IN the work Of legislation for the city. the APP
preparation Of money for the general fund in
order 10 hquidate the enormous debt the city
owes, aad TO execute acts that passed the Sixty
fourth and Sixty-ffth Councils, and were ap-
&c-, 10 attend the regular and lawful meeting
of the Board of Aldermen.
Walker White moved that the resolutions be
be laid on the table.
A, yoiees.-.Oh, you shut up!' Heres the
ID 20 pay now" IL second it," &C.
Jerome johnson approved the spirit of the
resolutions. but thought them too long. They
should be cut down He moved that all but the
last two sections be struck out.
The proposed abridgement of the resolutions
was opposed by MI. Lewis, who reiterated the
assertion that Mr.. Crane had not been in yited
10 abuse DIR. Larman.
Thomas Marin sai6 that Crane had been in.
yited 10 speak by the whole meeting. Mr..
Cranes remarks were endorsed, aud now, he
said, Mr.. Slowen comes here and endeavors TO
cover Mr.. Larnan with g q beautiful blanket"
He was IN fsvor Of letting Mr.. Larman go.
Considerable confusion ensued. and when
quiet was restored the preamble and resolu-
lions We're adopted.
Mr.. Slower congratulated the party upon
the prospe of concliation. As to what Mar
TIN had said about his covering over MT. Lar
man that was not so.
Walker White excepted TO a remark that was
made TO him TO .-shut up" and then proceeded
TO defend Mr.. Crane, whom he thought was
staunch Republican. We have too many weak
kneed Republicans, he thought.
George Phillips.-And You are one of them
The Chair.-NobOdy has assailed ven, White
Walker White.-Mr. CHAIR, you was put here
10 prevent fdUs from being thrown on me.
Voices.-ssOh, shut up
The Chair, observing Lewis with n cigar in
his mouth Mr.. Lewis, stop smoking If you
please.
The request was obeyed, and Lewis quietly
put his weed in his pocket