The national Republican., 1869-02-18

THIRD WARD RnruslicAs Mxrrne.-An
Informal meeting Of the Third Ward Rcpub-
lican Club was held last evening at Wise
wen barracks, the president, r. J. Beall,
A Communication was read from the Re-
publican General Club, inviting tho club to
name three members from which 10 select
marshals for the inaugural ceremonies and
In reference 10 other matters connected with
the ward organizations, the substance Of
which has been given In our accounts Of the
other ward meetIngs.
Messrs. John T. johnson, Charles King
and Major Williams were named as the can.
didates for marshal.
On motion, q committee Of Ave were elected
10 use their excrtions 10 secure q full turn
out Of the Republican organisations Of the
wrrd upon the 4th Of March. Tho following
gentlemen were selected rs such committee
Messrs. Ellis, Wright, Hayes, Thornton and
Williams.
Mr.. Freeman said he hoped that IL the
club turned out, the members would put on
their best clothes, that their enemies had,
with some show OF reason, styled the Boys
In Blue the "Boys In Rags" He had stald
away from church because he could not ap-
pear respectfully clothed, and he would stay
out Of the procession II he had no at clothes
In which TO appear.
Col. W. A. Cook said there was q proverb
shat "birds that can sing and won't sing
must bc made TO sing" There was bird
which had not been with them much Of late,
and now rs he saw him present, he should
address them. He alluded TO Mr.. John T.
johnson, to allow whom TO speak he would
resign the floor.
Mr.. johnson rose to speak aud was greeted
with prolonged applause. He said the signs
Of the times demanded action aud united
an F.rf ,xx1t Ia A..
mote harmony Of action he would be salts
fed. But short time since, he said, slavery
hung over us like pail; but, thanks to God.
We stand here erect In our station, enjoying
our freedom, and he hoped they would soon
enjoy all the rights God had given TO man.
Much Of the progress Of the race depended
upon themselves. He urged unity and the
setting aside OF petty preferences and prcju-
dices. There were those, he said, who were
sowing the seeds Of discord. They are bat
tling against that legislation which has been
our refuge. He ignored and would spit upon
the men who would 60 to Andrew johnson
and ask him 10 protect them from "Cougrcs-
slonal usurpation." Where would they have
been but for the laws passed by Congress for
their protection. He spoke In vindlcatlon Of
| Congress upon the school question, and cen
sured the action Of those who went TO the
President to ask his veto. He also defended
the course Of Mayor Bowen. He protested
| good times for the colored race under the In
| coming administration. He next alluded to
q spirit Of superiority which prevailed In this
District, and said 1t must be put down. II
a Republican was white, he was his friend;
| II he was black, he was his brother. He
urged them TO show to Congress that they
appreciated their efforts In behalf Of the race,
and that they were grateful for these efforts.
On motion Of Mr.. Eldridge vote of thanks
was rendered to Mr.. johnson for his inter.
esting address.
Mr.. Freeman said that certain men, pro.
Tossing to belong to the aristocracy, 1--WE call
them, said he, the Goldfish aristocracy,) had
assembled at Israel church to denounce Con.
gress for the passage OF the school bill
Even at that meeting, had II not been fol
such men as we have here tonight, they In
tended to pass a resolution asking Andrew
johnson to veto the bin. Notwithstanding
that meeting refused to adopt any such rcso.
luton, some Of them slipped round to An
drew johnson and got him to veto the bill
He charged that they had taken advantage
Of the Sabbath and Of their religious meet.
ings In a way that amounted to desecration
and had allowed the little children to vote,
and then sent 1t out as the expression Of the
opinion Of four thousand of the colored peo.
pie of the city. But on Monday night the
I people spoke.
He hoped the people of this ward would
First ward, where all the devilment thai
goes on In this city was Matched up. Theil
schools could be confded In the hands o
the whites as long as the colored man helt
the ballot.
Mr.. Mott offered series Of resolutions II
opposition to any distinction Of color In tn,
schools, and against asking favors Of enc
mics.
Mr.. Clay asked II this was regular meet
ing Of the club.
The Chair said 1t was not, that II was II
the nature of an impromptu meeting.
Mr.. Clay then moved that the resolution
be laid over till the regular meeting of tn,
club.
Mr.. Renfrow, asked how II Was, If thi
was not a regular meeting OF the club, tha
tho communication of the General Commit
tee came before this meeting.
Several points OF order were here raised
and general discussion Of the stntus Of tn
meeting started which promised to be inter
minable; but stop was put to II by q mo
tlon to adjourn, which was carr led, and tn
resolution fell with 1t.
CASE OF sMALL-Pox.-Li( )nant Noouau
of the Sanitary police, found6 colored ma
named Stephen Weston suffering with small
pox at his home In Prather's alley. The of
Ger had him removed to the smallpox hos
} pital for medical attendance
~
r A VERY IMPORTANT MKETI NC of the Liquo
Dealers Association will be held at Trade
Union Hall on Wednesday, 2od inst. Dealer
should read tho advertisement In anothe
! column, and attend the meeting.
7 ADJOURNED MASS MEETING ofthe working
men of the Fifth ward Is to be held this ever
ing at the colored Baptist church, on Fourt
street east, between q street south and Sout
Carolina avenue.
A To PARBSTs.-In order to make room,
3 have marked down my whole stock Of Boys
. and Children's Clothing to about cost, an
In many cases below. The assortment Is ye
8 more complete than usual at this season
: enabling purchasers to make a more satli
factory selection. An inspection Of my stoc
incurs no obligation to purchase.
, GEORGE c. HESSIso,
: No. 5l1 Seventh street.