Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-09-24
GEORGETOWN.
Affaira I'm GesryeteWn.

TIE REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION Mass MIBr.
rNe-A Grand Turn OHt-Entlusiastie Demon
acknowledgement By General Hocdrd, Collector
Boswell, Of Washington. and Otkers-Hurmony
C0Esseied-Resoiutions Adopted.-A mass meet
ing Of the Republicans Of Georgetown under
the auspices Of the Republican Association,
was held last evening in front OF Good SamAr-
titan Hall, Mr.. Levi Davis presiding. 1t was
one OF the largest and most enth usiastic de-
monstrations which ever took place IN thar
locality. kings band was in attendance, dis
ceursing patriotic strains. and the intervals
between the speeches were made brilliant with
N usic and fireworks. The stand in front OF
the hall was decorated with Chinese lanterns,
eyergreens. and miniature flags, and presented
quite neat appearance. After the meeting
had been called to order, ii was opened with
prayer BY Rev. Mr.. Kimbail.
few remarks, advocated unity Of action among
the colofed voters. and stated that he spoke 70
them rs one Of their earliest and truest friends.
in favor Of evsrybody yosinS. eacec, ' that be
didn't favor immedIats agitation OF woman
suffrage. Speaking Of the church and the
hgious exercises going on near ty, he advised
his hearers not always 70 neglect political
meetings for church. He referred to the Re-
publican defeat last February, and said that NO
matter how strong party IL, IL each one went
must follow. The Doctor related many hu-
morous anecdotes, which took very well with
the audience, and finally asking them II they
~ Issa tSau -, We ,his VINO were seeking
were cries of moi" "No!" 1--WE will not"
"No Gen. Adams. no more"
the Chair ina, here appointed Msssrs. Curtis.
george Hill, j. H Ferguson, and - Barker
committee to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense OF the meeting, and then introduced
Collector +. A. Bos we'll, OF Washington, who
Republican party. II the Republicans of
Georgetown did not come together they might
as well give up everything to the Democrats
at once. Referring TO the attempt of the Demo.
Gratis or citizens to influence the eolored men,
he called attertion to the fact that during the
campaign the Democrats travelled somewhat
on the butchers market question, while now
the Democratic Council, II not held in check
by the Board Of Aldermen, would be licensing
branch markets all over to wn. He then warmed
up thoee who pretended to be leading men in
the Republican party, but were never seen in
meetings. Speaking of only one man having
been elected on the ticket last year-Henry ID.
Cooke-he asked "was not he a good enough
Republican T. and was answered by cries OF
"Yes, yes"
The committee on resolutions then reported
a series OF resolutions reaffirming their devo.
ton to the Republican party, and their conf
dence In the present administration, that the
good OF the city and their fellow.ciuzens of
whatever race or color should govern the local
elections, discountenancing all movements
tending to create political dissension, advoca-
ting a liberal, rather than a restrictive course
recommending that in all nominations for mu.
nlcipal ofncers the best men for the places
should be selected from the party, which result
can only be obtained through the voice of the
entire Republican party OF Georgetown, in
general convention assembled, at such time
and place as may be fitting. and not by prema-
ture caucus or exclusive or carnations. The
resolutions were unanimously adopted, ard
after addresses by George Hattou. L.. d. Hiue
and Prof. A. M. Green, the meeting adjourned.
ALMOST A FIRR.-Last evening, about six
O'Clock, the house Of Mrs. Schafer on the
corner OF Bridge and Greene streete, came near
taking FIRE while little girl in one Of the lower
rooms OF the house was lighting the gas. The
flames accidentally communicated to the wall
paper, which was burned, but the fire was ex.
tingu1shed by Officer Eolkman and some citi.
zens who were passing.
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