The national Republican., 1869-06-17
LOCAL DEPARTMENT

THE sEcorp WARD REPUBLICAN Ctun held
a meeting held last night at Brooks ehufGh'
Vermont avenue and r streets, OhaIies, Hies,,i; ~.
The bhsir SAID they had just achieved a
sloriou. victory and the Sss'ss sSd Si benered BY
eleoting what they wanted them 20 npc, Gg, anne,
was one thing In particular they wan'cn uone'
the aboiishment OF the contract system
tl%Ss %snseli Rrown offered resolution that
none hut citizens OF the ward DO allowed 10
pHsn,y Beyeriy offered q series OF resolu.
Contract % system, and urging the Councils to
r d, N. Kelsey offered the followlngi
whereas disgraceful scenes occurred A. some
ofthe voting precincts OF this ward at the re;
cent election, well nigh resulting 10 fearful
and extensive riot, endangering the life and
property OF our citizens; Therofore-
Resolved, That we, the Republicans o. me
press our deep regret and earnest denuneia-
lion OF those scenes, and Of the persons yho
instisated and OF the measures that led to
Rssoiped, That the elective franchise Ia the
boon and test OF liberty, and that all who torci-
bly, resist or control Its exercise are seli-eon.
are subyersiye Of free government and free In
Rs.oipsd, That where truth and liberty are
free to combat error and slavery the rights Of
Individuals and communities will be generally
MT. Kelley supported his resolution in an
By I he eoiored people on election day was the
ssme a. pursued by the slkveholders towards
the aboltionists In days past; relating seve.
raj incidents In his experience as An aoohton
Mr.. Joseph Brooks denied that there waI
any attempt 70 dictate as to how any ons
mem n1us Who rV had attempted to buy the votes Of
poor ignorant men with Demoeratie money.
MT. Kelsey averred that he had heard score,
say that Stewart should not vote the citizens
MT. Peters said he saw eolored men voting
as they chose and no interference. He dc
nounced Stewart and Rogers, and said tht
coiored men had stood up In their manhood tC
resent the dignity put upon them BY these men
Mr.. Edward Ambush deprecated the out
ssssfyins aHa shs suaisnss pPnS paP,n hin % nonensry
Mr.. Thomas Chase was not disposed to le
the resolution 20 to the public implying thA
s{ nsa SppGasea ss WSeSs INC SoSeTsr Sn msn !"
tempted to sell out his (Ohase's) interest, b
must be moved from the polls, even Il his III
had to be taken. tCries of"Noi mol Sham'
Mr.. Green said this was the third time tn
colored people had voted, and II they had
tss tSsy ssOSa Se
He promised they would do better next yea
Had the white people been placed where u
they would have chased those men ali over ID
country. He thought the resolutions mlgt
be softened somewhat, but to save time, b
wSsia yS's ,sm a0s nsn 10 ana S Sots .ae Soon X
resolutions were made, but Mr.. Henry Be-
erly got the floor and made very exeitabl
speech, defending the action q & the mob, mob; an q,
press a particle Of regret for what they did
those men on that day. tGreat exeitemen
and shout: q NO. mol Burn III The resoaao9 nitG g
what they did to Major Richards. II they hH
known who he was they would not ha,
harmed him any quicker than they % wog
tions on the table.
Mr. EdwardA mbush wanted the motion will
S oss S% TO- 1o ss
resulting in tabling the resolutions almoi
MT. Henry Beverly offered a resolution con
plimenting Mr. Peters, and recommending hi
reappointment as commissioner Of the ware
and another Of similar character as to NJ
Joseph Brooks, assistant commissioner.
Edw. Ambush favored the frst, but though
as the assistant was the appointee OF tho con
missioner, they were carrying legislation to
Mr.. Kelsey lsuded MI. Peters, but favore
rotation in once. Besides, Mr.. Peters ha
been named for water register and II tn
ward should recommend him for that position
with the Mayor. His remarks As to rothtio
applied equally to Mr; B59oE:, ..o,,,,o
wanted the resolution respecting Brooks lAi
over one week, when a petition against hi
appointment would be presented.
An angry, excited and lengthy debate ensuG
between Messrs. Mcfarland, Beverly, Gree
Peters, Piper and Brooks, which disclosed u
fact that Mr., Brooks had opposed the nom n
tion of Mr.. Piper as Councilman.
vote was finally reached on the frat res
luton, indorsing Mr.. Peters, which was una
imously adopted.
Mr.. Mcfarland moved TO lay the resolutic
indorsing Mr.. Brooks over one week.
Mr.. Chase moved to lay that motion on II
table; which was carried, and the origin
resolution was adopted.
Aresolution was offered by Mr.. John Cur
indorsing Martin Cronin as chief engineer
the Fire Department.
Mr.. Peters said that Cronin belonged to n
Sixth ward, and had not been recomme nded
his own ward. The resolution was then table
The following was then offered, after a N
tion to adjourn had been carried and reconsi
cred, and passed without debate:
Resoiped, That this body laments the rioto
difnculties which tArnished the decided h
umph In the late election, and sincerely no
that necessity will throw upon US no repetiti
of the scenes Of Monday, Tth OF June, 1850.
Rssoiped further, That we will solicit co
mendAtions for order and congratulations
success,
The club then adjourned.