The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-26


and then vote for the nominees separately:
which was done, and resulted In the election
of the following named +. s. Atkinson, W.
| Is. Flnney, Jos. Gibson, Jos. Weems, J. l..
Gatchell, John Cahill, DR.. A. W. Tucker,
S. W. Herbert, A. 2. Clark, s. Williams, J..
ii. Schulman, Vim. II. Brown, ST., W. c.
Marshall, B. n. Mead and Chas. Jones.
After the delegates were elected, rcsolu-
buttons poured in, and confusion reigned for
some time. After order was, In a measure,
restored, q communication from VIM. Blown
was read, saying that he was not satisfied
with the way he was elected. Action on
this was interrupted, and, as he could not
succeed In having II acted upon, he made up
his mind to serve.
resolution was presented In favor Of In
structing the delegates to vote for +. 4. Bos-
well for Collector, and Chas. II. Peters for
Register. This was not acted on.
| A resolution was presented endorsing Mr..
j. ii. Lewis for the position Of master
mechanic at the navy yard. Referred to the
Executive Committee.
1t was then agreed that the president np-
point five men to represent the Fifth ward
In the Central Republican Committee. lie
appointed Mcssrs. Z. s. Atkinson, J. W. Nc
Knight, c. p. Clark, W. II. Marshall, c. II.
| Holden; after which the meeting adjourned.
SIXTH WARD PRIMARY ELECTION.
primary election for Republican candi.
dates for alderman, councilmen, and asses
sor, was held yesterday in the Sixth ward.
The plans as arranged at q previous meeting
were carried out.
The following gentlemen were appointed
Judges OF election by the president Of the
sixth Ward Republican Club, yiz George
II. McReynolds, George r. Cook, II. B. Ham
ilton, and r. Langley.
At three O'Clock the polls were opened in
regular form, and remained open until nine
p. m, during which time there were Gi7 bal
lots cast.
During the afternoon, the Dulln ticket,
with Champion, Barton and Nenablo for
councilmcn, was thought to be considerably
ahead, but after shutdown the Champion
ticket, with Venable, Simms and Gaines for
councilmen, begun to show strong hand.
There were great many side tickets with
different combinations, and an unlimited
amount of scratching was done. There was
consequently very slow progress made by
the judges In counting the ballots, and when
our reporter left, (sometimc after midnight
there had been counted for Vcnuble, for
council, who was on nearly all the tickets,
but3iO votes. Champion had 2i6, and Dulin
100 for alderman. Simms, 223; Gaines,
30, and Barton, l73 for councimen.
1t was thought the straight Champion
ticket was ahead, although the carly votes,
which were still in the bottom of the box,
when counted would bring the Dulin side
nearer to him. Itdid not seem probable that
the count would he completed much before
daylight. Some fifty or a hundred persons
fingered around awaiting the declaration of
the result when our reporter left.
SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICAN MEETING.
One Of the largest Republican meetings
that ever assembled in the Seventh ward
took place last night at Island hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
F. 4. Boswell, the chairman of the Seventh
Ward Republican Club, who stated that as
this was mass meeting of citizens he would
prefer that the meeting elect chairman and
secretary; which suggestion was acccdcd to
by the meeting.
On motion, Perry Riley was called to the
chair, and Il. W. Tompkins appointed sec.
rotary.
The Chair stated that the object of the
meeting was to elect fifteen delegates to the
nominating convention, which meets at
Union League Hall this afternoon at three
O'Clock.
The following gentlemen were recon-
menued to the meeting for the delegates TO
support at the nominating conventions F. A.
Boswell, for collector; Charles II. Peters. for
register p. II. Doncgan, for Surveyor.
On motion, Il was
Rcg0ipCf, That the delegates to be elected to
the nominating convention be instructed 10
vote for i. \. Boswell for collector and = IL.
Donogan for surveyors and that ne the sCcrC-
tAry calls the name Of zach one to be voted
for, that he be required to state whether he
will carry out the Instructions OF the meeting.
The secretary had list of twenty-five
names, and considerable discussion cnsucd
as TO the proper mode of proceeding; and for
about fifteen or twenty minutes nothing
could be heard in the hall but "Mr. Chair
man."
Finally order was restored and Dr.. BOYD
moved to lay everything else on the table
and proceed to the election of delegates;
which was carried.
Several motions were then made IN regard
to appointing tellcrs-somc suggesting two,
others four, &c.
Finally motion prevailed that u rising
vote should be taken.
The secretary proceeded to call tho list,
and by the resolution adopted by the meet
Ing each ono had to state whether lie would
obey the instructions of the meeting by vO,-
Ing for Boswell and Doncgan.
The first name was that of Isaac johnson,
who stated that he would Cheeriully obey the
wishes of the meeting. He was elected.
Henry o. JOhnson's name was called, and
stated that he would support both. Elected.
Thomas L. Smithson said he would vote
for Boswell, and would vote for DOncgun to
secure BOswCll's election. Elected.
Lemon &. llinc did not believe In the in
structiOn of delegates, but would support
Boswell and Doncgan, as they both would hC
nominated and elected Elected
George d. johnson declined
Pat CuIlnanc would support both of the
gentlemen. Elected.
John T. c. Brown said he would vote for
Boswell and none other. Elected.
Anthony Bowen said his preference was for
Boswell and Doncgan. Elected.
Charles llcnnclly would vote for both.
Elected
Geo. II. Williams indorscd both. Elected.
VIM. A. TalinicrrO said 1t gave him pleas
Ire TO vote for both. Elected.
Joseph Williams Endorsed both. Elected. |
WI en- the next name was called objection |
vas made by Mr.. Bowen, that according to |
he arrangement of the central committee II |
vas understood that fifteen delegates should |
&c clcCtcd-iyc white aud ten COlOrcd, aud /
he manner in which they were proceeding I
vas wrong, and not according to precedent. /
Ailer some discussion and several speeches, !
was determined by the meeting that there |
we're no such words in the Republican party |
IS white or COlOrCd-that Congress did not |
ccognizc 1t, and this meeting should not.
Mr. Marshall moved that the first fifteen .
James on the list be elected.
Mr.. Bowen moved to lay 1t on the table; |
which was not carried, aud the secretary |
proceeded to call the list.
Benjamin F. Barker would endorse both
Elected.
Samuel Meter endorsed both. Elected.
VIM. l.. Jones would take pleasure In YOt-
ng for both. Elected.
Perry Carson endorsed both. Elected.
Mr.. IlcnnclIy moved that the delegation
c authorized to I'll vacancies In case of
NJ. Tompkins moved, as an amendment,
nat two alternately be elected.
The amendment was adopted.
The noise and confusion became so great
Rat the chairman was obliged to rcllnqui,h
&c chair, and called on Mr.. Boswell to
reside, and as soon as that gentleman took
&c gaycl order was Immediately restored.
Just before the meeting adjourned DR..
Oyd offered the following resolution
RCsO 'Grd, That we endorse the efforts now
e Ing made for the release OF Arthur Simms
nd for the reasons stated in his petition, and
we think II Is n fitting case for Executive
emenUy, therefore ask Its early considers.
on by the United States Attorney General
Id his Excellency the President, us. Grant.
Adopted
Speeches were made by Mcssrs. Boswell,
Oyd, llnc, aud number Of others, and the
Getting adjourned at 1880 O'Clock.