The national Republican., 1869-02-10

ward was held last evening at the Mission
church, on Tenth street east, between A and
d streets south. Mr.. Charles Champion, the
president Of the club, in the chair, with Mr.
After prayer by Mr.. Gaines, the committee
appointed at the last meeting reported fss
following resolutions;
Reso,ved, That we, the Republicans Of the
Sixth ward, believe that Republicanism re-
9uires, in all matters Of public or party vel
the few.
Resolved, That while we believe the Mayor |
was not guilty OF any Intentional wrong 10 |
the Republicans Of this ward in his recent |
appointment Of commissioner, we do believe |
that his action was inconsidefate and hasty. |
Rssolred, Tint VIC believe the part taken |
by our late prcsile..i, sl,nes 9. Dulin, In the |
recent appointment OF commissioner Of this |
ward was not characterized by genuine |
Republlcanism, or by the fraternal feeling |
which has been exhibited toward him for
the last two years by the Republicans Of this
ward. r. II. sINNs,
G. CHAMPION,
N. IsDEIL,
Committee.
Mr.. Gaines cfIered the following preamble
and resolution;
whereas there has been much complaint
about men who have been placed In official
position, and II Is well known that many of
them have failed to do their duty In support
Of the party that put them In power; there
fore,
Rssoirsd, That this club do appoint seven
| members, to be known ns the nominating
committee, who shall sit In caucus from time
| to time and make a selection Of such men as
this club can support at the next election,
and such committee shall report at the
proper time; and II their report be accepted
by the club, this body pledge themselves TO
support such nominees; the report Of the
committee and their Judgment to be Anal.
Upon this resolution considerable discus
sion ensued, which was participated In by
a number Of the members.
Mr.. Sinner spoke Of the manner In which
the colored yotsrs Of the Sixth ward had
been treated at the last two elections. Men
had been selected for their suffrages, they
had supported them, and as yet their votes
had shown rs nothing. II is true that two
years ago they had succeeded In getting one
man In the City Councils who had gone
back on them. He recommended the adop-
tion OF the resolution. Let the candidates
for public Office he thoroughly canvassed,
and when selections are made let the best
| men be chosen.
Mr.. r. II. simms was In favor ofthc adop-
tlon Of the resolution, and desired the selcc-
ton Of some colored men as candidates for
In the white men having all the Offices. The
colored men assisted In the election, and
i, were entitled TO position.
I Mr.. John Jourdan spoke Of the efforts
y which were being made to elevate the col
:. ored men, and they should cndeavor TO meet
= the advances made by their friends. Ht
J, counsellcd unity of action, and favored the
!, adoption Of the resolution.
T. Mr.. Gaines said that his motive In intro
Ie ducing the resolution was that there should
a be some method and understanding as to tn,
D, best persons who shall be selected as candi
dates at the next election. He had been in
y formed that canvassing had already com
SC menced In the ward, and he was fearful tina
they might make a bad choice unless du
n consideration was given to the merits G
A. those chosen.
n Mr.. McReynolds desired to know IL tn
Il. nominees were to be selected from anon
the members of the club. II must be n
IS, membered that there are many good Reput
at lcans In the ward who are not members @
" the club.
Mr.. Isdell spoke In tho same strain, an
on said that the selections should be made wit
of an eye to the qualifications OF the cand
dates.
by The two last speakers were informed b
&c the mover of the resolution that the commit
X the proposed would thoroughly canvass tn
entire ward for good and true Republican
K for candidates.
Z Mr.. simms said that the Republicans O
the Sixth ward had been called to assembl
4, with the club. The invitation had been CT
ID tended to all. He did not believe In goin
lie outside Of the club for nominees. Tn
ID workingmen Of the ward were entitled b
~ position. The members Of the club did tn
work, paid the expenses, and were certainl
sc entitled to the profits. In q few months W
as will have O number Of these candidates offei
ing themselves. He thought they should b
he carefully looked after.
Z; Mr.. Riley said that he favored the resolr
tion and thought that due regard should b
paid the claims Of the members Of the clu
y who had kept up the organization all tn
No time.
y. ", Mr.. McReynolds suggested that If tn
i! selections Of candidates were made from th
~ members OF the club, Ii would insure tn
.os election Of the Democratic ticket at the ne,
~ ~ election.
u, Mr.. Sinner agreed with the speaker, an
q, said circumspection should be used.
y, a' Mr.. Gaines said.hat the proposed nom
ee..' mating committee were to have large priv
es' leges, they were to select the best men, eve
q, ifthey did go outside Of the club.
'a M Mr.. Champion said that he was not
" favor Of the resolution. He wanted to &
mn mn as near the largest number Of voters as pc
~ sible, and at the next election he believ
me- that they would have sufficient strength
W, tne elect the ward ticket. There were ma
''so men In the ward who would not attend ell
-, meetings, but on election day they had
un. ~ vote, and would have their influence.
es thought the resolution premature, and wou
US rather have 1t delayed.
,Iua ,un Mr.. Gaines thought that the resolution W
~" right. II proper ticket was made
|. .. thought that 1t would be supported by
-, good men of the party on election day,
-. matter who the nominees should be.
~ After more debate the resolution was
Ssee @ 10 q vote, and almost unanimously adopt
,ha Mr.. Champion offered the following re
.ne n luton;
the ~, chi t,,I,l
~, legislation looking to the abolishing of Il
W. clause in the charter Of the city which
y. quires that the Councils In Joint convent
sna, shall elect the city officers.
@ Mr.. Gaines said he was opposed to the r
ny olution because at the last convention gC
"'' deal of bribery was resorted to.
Mr.. Champion did not know about
!. bribery, but he thought that thirty-slx m
%, were less susceptible Of bribery than one IN
SCI Is. He favored the joint convention syste
'o'' and said his reading of the law was that C
,., tain city officers, who have lately been
Reu pointed by the Mayor, should have bt
Jus chosen by the Councils In Joint convention
Mr.. Gaines withdrew his objection and
os oas resolution was adopted unanimously.
'n'' The Chair was allowed until the next me
,,,,o ing Of the club TO appoint the nominate
''ieo @ committee.
VIZ WI The following executive committee vi
poo- p appointed; Henry Larman, George CunniI
dis Ganroa III Nnpnvnnids yai,or Ni,S Snil,
Robert Simms, Josiah Gray, Henry Bett
NV Frank d. Gaines, Josiah l.. Venabe, 10
,,,.. Bryon, jr., Nelson Isdell, George Laws,
''iyo ' and Jas Smith.
our Mr.. Lsrman, the chairman of the co
mittee, called a meeting, to be held n,
Tuesday evening at six o'clock, and aske,
ON full attendance to transact Important bu
/, to ness.
'nry The club then adjourned.
r Of -
q-) OUR REsTACRANTs.-Among our mum
late GUS and wcll-conducted restaurants, We p
; by ticularly note that Of Mr.. Wormley, Nos.
lille 314, 31S, and 800 street, near Vermont a
per- nue., which has been rcitted and liberia
The supplied with everything to make il compl
OF In all Its appointments. Dinner, supper, q
and other parties served In and out of The ho,