Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25
Fir., Ward Ci,ix.n., ,iee,in-.

First Ward Citizens Meeting.
ReputlicGa Chdmlion PGrticspGtes, and De-
aouneesC o!ered "Cttisens' as 7rGtser.-Defeace
from Coiored Source rae Old Citizens ise
friesds 81 Ae Coloyed People, &c.
me- ting of Conservative citizens OF the
First Ward was held last night AZ Stott-s Hall.
corner OF atth street and Pennsy lsania avenue.
At o'clock-there being about sixty persons
present, in GLIDING ten or dozsn colored men
the meeting was called to order by Mr. William
H.Weoster. colored, on whose motion DIR. J. b.
Moore, druggist, was appointed chairman, and
Mr. William Calvert secre lary.
The Chair stated the object of the meeting 10
be for the purpose Of prom oting more thorough
organization Of the conservative elemen, Of tue
First Ward prior to the approaching munieipal
elections. II was time, he thought, To eschew
politics and secure the best men for ONCE; and
now that Congress had bestowed upon the COL
| ored race all the privileges of citizenship en-
Joyed by the " hite men, for. one be could see
no reason why competent colored men shou Id
ts Ss oe ,pppoGted ns me people saw Mt 10 put
been miserably managed under Republican
rule for the past year, and now the question
| was, shall we endure this state OF things
| another year! Already the city is becoming
impoverished, the salaries OF Corporation
officers had all been increased, street and other
| public improvements had been carried to an
| unprecedenredly extravasant extent, all OF
which went to increase the taxes when the
| community was not able to endure II. In one
| year property had decreased in value under
| this state OF affairs and become utterly worth.
| less as al investment 1t should therefore, he
thought, be the earnest wish Of every ciTIzan to
| oppose the dominant party, which had ENABLED
| upon ut such sad results.
| At the close of Dr. Moores remarks, a painful
| Jause in the proceedings ensued. which was
| nnaiiy renewed by q call upon William Web-
sier, colored, for a speech: but that person de-
| clined and sugge sted that George Garrett favor
| the meeting with few remarks. MIR. Garrett,
| who is prominent colored First Ward Re-
publican politician, replied that he came 10 the
| meeting to collect s.. which had been prom.
ised 10 him for the party (Republican) to which
| he belonged.
Mr.. Webster then called on MIR. Henry Birch,
| but, in response, ina, gentleman SAID, to Web
| ster, 81 like you are; don't like to speak for
| fear OF making a jackass OF myself
| Here another awkward pause occurred, and
| silence reigned for several moments, till it was
| broken by Albert Grant, colored, who spoke on
| behalf of himself and colored comrades pres
| ent. that il some words of Encouragement were
| not soon made 10 them they would have to
leave and would not attend any more meet
| ings.
Calls We're made for various gentlemen in the
| room. but there was an evident indisposition
| Oh the part OF any OF them to administer solace
| and comfort TO tue an xious colored men who
| had appealed for advice.
| Mr.. Nicholas Callan said that, after deiioera-
| ton. he had concluded TO say nothing more AT
public meetings; but would content himself to
| vote the citizens ticket on election day.
Mr.. George Garret. (coiored Republican,
| remarks as a citizen and property. holder He
| then said that any colered man who supported
the "Citizer's' ticket, which was nothing more
| than the ticket OF the old Democratic party
| was traitor, and should be marked He
| moved that the meeting ad journ.
| This produced some commotion in the room,
| and before the motion to ad Iourn was put Sec.
| retary Calvert rose and replied to Garrett, tina,
the representatives OF the 'sCitizens'' party did
not come there to De "buIl ragged" by such as
/ he (G was.
Another Intellectual attempt TO adjourn was
l made.
| Mr. Webster replied TO G arret,. and demanded
L 10 know what hp c0lnrpd
| zen's'' ticket!
Mr.. Garrett-"Trators TO the party which
emancipated them from slavery
/ Mr.. Webster.-"I deny that the Republican
| party are the exclusive friends OF the colored
race. Last year i voted for this party, on
| and REFORM but what kind Of reform had been
| effected" He (W-) was traitor to his race
had fought for the freedom he enjoyed and ne
demanded the right TO vote as he thought
proper. Much had been said about the pecu.
| liar friends that the Republicans We're to the
| colored people. Now. he would like to know
| whether Commissioner Humber was their true
| friend. In conclusion, he exhorted his colored
friends TO stand firm, and not be intimidated or
l discouraged by the sneers and threats W nicb
had been directed towards them.
Dr. Moore was again called on, and admins
tered some words OF advice to the colored
| people He denied that the old citizens of
| washington were their enemies but, on the
contrary, ii had been proven that they were
their best friends, and had assisted them when
L
| again urged them TO select and support the best
men; and the meeting then adjourned.
SECOND WARD CITIZENS MEKTING-N olai-
/ nations tor Atdermdn and COuRcilmsn The citi-
1 hens OF the Second Ward met last evening at
/ carroll Hall, on q street, for the purpose of
| nominating candidates for Alderman and Com
mon Councilmen, and there were quite large
| number present. Dr. Thomas Miller. presi-
dent. called the meeting to order; Mr.. John +.
| Ennis. secretary.
MIR. John h. Clark said that large number
Of colored men had found out the machipations
l Of those who pretended 10 be their friends, and
| they would be found voting for the ticket which
| would be made. He moved that a committee
| IF nine be appointed to select candidates.
Mr.. A. II. Marsh offered resolution thar the
l citizens now proceed to vote for q candidate
/ for Alderman adopted.
| Mr.. Henry A. Willard was nominated, when
| Mr.. Ennis stated that Mr.. " would positive
Nv decline, and his name was Withdrawn.
Messrs. A. b. Stoughson, John Il. Ward. Geo.
T Raub, James W. Barker, John ID. Clark.
and L y Jones were nominated. Messrs. CLARK
and Jones declined
l Messrs. w. J. Donono, Sterling, Gait and
Jacob Vondelehr Were appointed tellers, and
having received and ceunted the ballots dur
ing which time a Number OF coiored men en-
tered The room) reported the result as follows
For Mr.. Raub G0, Mr.. Ward 3, Mr.. Stoughton
u, Mr.. Barker %, Mr.. Clark mo election. A
second ballot was taken resulting. For Mr.
Raub 100, Mr.. Barker 81, MIR. Ward $50 Mr.
q. T. Raub was declared the nominee for Al.
Germen, and on motion of Gen J. 5. Payne the
The following names were presented for the
Council ticket:-Msssrs. w. r. Given, James
X. Hanover. Michael Tally, Michael X. Combs,
T, S. Wilson, Richard T. Mqrsel, John +.
Ennis, John l.. Ha::iey, Tsos. HINES, (colored)
Charles Stewart, (cOloredl L. F. Clark, ]. ".
Barker, Peter Keenan,, Mathew Byrnes and
1bos. Mclaughlin. Messrs. Ennis, Riley,
Hines, Stewart, CLARK, Barker, keenan,,
Byrnes and Mclaughlin declining.
The ballot resulted: NJ. X. Combs IOi, w. r.
Given So. NJ. Tally 81, T. &. Wilson 70, w.
Cook 81, J. r. Hanover IL, and the three first
named were declared the nominees.
Mr.. Marsh moved that George T. Stewart be
declared the unanimous choice of the meeting
TOR Assessor; carried and the meeting ad-
iOurned.
NATIONAL IRISH REPUBLICAN AssoCIA.
TlON-A meeting was held last evening at
Wills Hail. for the purpose OF organizing
branch Of the National Irish Republican As.
ISOLATION, and was called to order by MIR. j. ID.
O'Conneil. Charles T. ST. Clair was appoint.
I'd temporary chairman, and J. ID. OConnell
secretary. The resolutions adopted at the meet
ing Of the National Association, in March last,
were read, and Mr.. ST. Clair addressed the
meeting al some length. A large number then
enrolled themselves as the Washington branch
of the National Irish Republican Association.