Evening star., 1869-05-12

"Citizens'" " Meeting in the second Ward.
Noise and conf fxsion- TAe Pois-e Restore Orier.
meeting of "Ciuzsns' Of the Second Ward
was held last evening At L MON Hail, on 1isn
street, near New York aven ne, at which, on
m-tion OF Mr. ID. Brown lcolored), Mr.. Charles
Stuart presided. Henry Webster was chosen
secretary.
The Chsir stated that he wished IL under.
stood that This was . meeting Of men many OF
whom in the past were true 10 the principles OF
the Republican party, but who now saw the
necessity Of a reform, and their OBJECT was 20
effect a reform in the management Of our mn.
nIcipal affairs. IL had been Charged thai he
was an aspirant for posiuon At the jail, and
be challenged any one TO bring the proof of IN At
charge; and 10 had also been charged that he
had been a candidate TOR Commissioner OF the
Ward, which he also denied. and he would
IKE II s., . Soswh 70 snow any papers to Prove
advocated the election Of Mr.. Bo wen, and
would Just as earnestly work against htu this
year Applause He wished it to go forth
that this meeting was not q Democratic one,
out That u was simply a reform meeting. and
many OF those who took part in II were rad.
IcaI Republicans as any; out dseming 1t nsces-
our municipal affairs, they had entered IN this
movement.
Mr.. John p Hilton was called on. and en-
doTsed what thr chairman had said He was
Req ublicaD, but favored a reform as necss-
sary, Tor the party ia power now had Increased
the deot of the city 500 600, and the citizens
the movement "God speed pledging his IN
nuence ana means - further 1t. TApplause.1
Mr.. sam johnson commenced TO speak, say
iIg n at the other day a man had asked ham
VINO he WAS going 10 vote for, and il ne was
gong TO vote the Democratic ticket, 20 which
he responded that he would vote right, and
".he teller then said that he had fought, bled
and died for him. and be u. told hi in tn At ne
was q id .,ar. Mr.. J. was about to quote
from General Lee, but he was interrupted and
hbding u impossible TO continue, he vacated
fhG No -. rAh.
the star ahd endeavored TO restore order III.
nally succeeGipr, he stated that this was club
or ASSOCIATION meeting, and the hall having
been r. nted tor the meeting. IL ought not to be
interrupted by siders.
The Chair Mr.. StuarD here handed the Sec.
T'tary written paper To read, but that officer
hot making much eadway, Mr.. Hinton was
called or, and read IL.
Mr.. Stuart saws in mis- document that he had
read the synopsis OF speech IN the Rspubit-
can, maot by Mr. VIM A. Cook somr.lmes
Corr Grafton Attorney; Hon. w. A. Coes,
President Of the Board of Registrations; Dr.
Cook. spiritual and temporal adviser and
counsellor TO his Majesty King Bowen. In
the speech which was delivered by him in the
18Th street Presby terian caurch, hs refers par
ticuiariy to him, (Stuart) and speaks dispar-
asingly OF the course pursued by a large and
respectable body OF colOred eiuzens who have
me courage, hrmness and independence To
diner with him and the one man power he rsp-
resents in con ction with the affairs of the civ
government. Mr.. Stuart said that the colored
citizens have sufficient virtue, Judgment, and
intelligence to enable them to manage their
own affairs, without the Interference of Mr..
Cook or any other employee OF this Corpora.
ton He Is not disposed to be made a tool or
cats-paw OF to advance the interest of Mr
Cook. and his experience has taught him that
and make large professions have for their sole
object and aim the securing of power, AMI they
carry out their base and selfish purposes At the
expense and cost of the unfortunats negro He
y fha
present City Hall ring. or any cliq ue or faction,
but claimed the right Of voting for the best man.
according acc S 70 his s Judgmsnt He He would vete for
sation and conduct his fitness for office his
love of principle and his regard for the vel.
fare and happiness Of the people generally, ir.
respective of color, and the advancement of
the true interests of the city. The present city
administration. misnamed /" Republican" he
asserted was ore OF the greatest Affections ever
vrfed on the people, its extravaganza aud
wasie being unexampled, its favoritism and
phruali:y attracting general attention, and lis
wanton abuse OF power and arbitrary and
driven away many Of its best friends, aud
brought down upon it the maledictlons of an
outraged comm unity. As they no " have the
shsckles Of slavery Knocked on lhey ehouId
not allow themselves TO be humiiiated and re-.
duc.d BY threats or deceit In conclusion, ne
stated that If Mr. Cook would attend to his
duties as member Of the Board Of Rsgistra-
tion, and not leave IL to discuss politics and to
make political haTangues In the house of God
to the coored people. the effect would be to
elevate him In public estimation, and rebound
to the benefit and advantage Of the colored citi.
zens of Washington generally"
MI. Chase moved a vote OF thanks to the man
who got mp the document, and another motion
was made 10 adopt the document; which was
carTied-the Chair refusing 70 put tue other
motion, as being made by an outsider.
Mr. T. H. q. Hinton addressed the meeting in
The latter came forward and said they had
come together 10 take meas ares for the proec-
ton Of the race. A voice-"rurn your face,
talk tc cattle. (Laughterj When they received
work pader the Corporation, what did they
ge,l Money. No. bat orders en- a grocery.
Eo:ce-"Pay the man the s2O0 you owe
num- He did not think il was fair TO throw
the sc things up. II was true that ne had been
In the substitute business and lost all he hal
He was then trying to make a living, rs he was
cents and cut hair for a quarter. Laughter,
and voice" Don't advertise yourself,
Hines."1
Cries were here made for Chase and others,
and considerable confusion ensued, during
which the straight Republicans present az.
tempted to get Chase TO speak, and being
answered that he was not a member, q motion
was made that ne be made member pro ten
An invitation was given to the members TO
gather about the desk, and those of the other
slGe were also walked up, while some one get.
Ting the absurd idea that the reporters were
s.shakey," amid the noise assured them that
there W as NO dagger, as there were plenty Of
policemen about. Finally Mr.. Tom Bowie got
the floor, and said that he would have them TO
respect him: that they did not 60 to these Ire
pUelcan) meeting and kick mp q TO ~. and
they shouldn't do IL here. He moved that q
commili.ee be a- ar rointed 70 keep order, &c. The
Chair put the question, when I, as voted
down by the outsiders, ana Bowie asked ifthey
thought that the party who paid for the hall
" rs gcing to let the opposite party talk all
night, and war Of words ensuing between
some Of the "Citizen's party and the out
siders, Mr.. Hilton mounted the stand and
urged that the latter have the house; that il was
not fair nor Just to attempt TO disturb them.
Mr.. Clark also addressed the meeting, and for
a time the greatest disorder existed. which
Bowie attemp mpted to quell, and not succeeding
by words q scufiie resulted, and police SER
seant q 6Ieen, with officers Yeatmaa and Brad.
engeyer, rushed in, and in little time order
was again restored.
TIE motion of Mr.. Bowie was adopted and
MessIs. BOWIE, Sorrell, and Cutler were ap-
pointed to wait nand Quest those who did
not sy mpathize to leave the room, and at once
entered on that duty. Most of the opposite
party here left the room, but one refused to
obey. and Bowie attempting TO coax him
anoiber scrimmage took place, when the police
were requested d TO take the man out but declined
to do SO, on the ground that 1t was public
finally one, by Mr.. Hinton, was carried, that
Clark urged that all parties not favorable to
the meeting should leave, and proceeded to
ply to the remarks made by Mr. Cook in refer
ence to himself: drst relating the anecds.e OF a
raccoon finding another animal in the tree who
did not look like q coon, act like a coon, or