The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-20


meriy editor Of the REPUBLICAN, as presi-
Messrs. BENJAMIN Mccoy, - Turpin and
J. II. johnson were nominated as vice presi-
dents, but none Of those gentlemen being
present, on motion, Martin Cronin, and La
favette Jeffres were elected as vice presl.
dents, and Mr.. A. N. Green was chosen sec
rotary.
Colonel Peck, on assuming the chair,
thanked the meeting for the honor, aud said
while he might be regarded as a stranger 70
many, he had been q Republican for more
firm friend OF universal liberty. He had not
attended primary meetings Of the Republi-
cana of the Fourth ward, from the fact that
his late connection with q daily morning
paper for long time had prevented his at
tendance. In conclusion he assured his hear
ors that he was In sympathy with the Repub-
lean party Of the city, and Of the whole
country.
Mr.. +. Crowley offered the following rcso-
lutioni
Rssored, That we, the Republicans OF the
Fourth ward In mass meeting assembled,
pTosperou. and aouGishipS condition OF our
city under the faithful and prudent adminis.
irstion Of u. chief m.gistrsse, .ssyie. i
that We will. as 4 Republican party, sust.ln
mum iS G' ,srs Of tsiS city 70 Sn that ins
despite disappointed political sspirsns' and
party disorgsnizers. |
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Tho secretary then submitted q series Of |
resolves, concluding as follows;
ally aud eoiiee,iveiy TO 10 ali in our power to
We have done this and failed, all men who
signed S To u. through the nsdium Of The great
party, must sink beneath the weight Of their
S to ne Of
The resolutions were unanimously agreed
TO, and Mr.. Green addressed the meeting at
length, saying that he regarded with feelings
OF regret the elements OF discord which have
sprung up within the ranks Of the Republic
can party, but he thought there was nothing
In such discord calculated to bar the pro-
gress or check the advancement OF a party
which has done so much for the welfare Of
our country and the advancement Of Chris
tlan civilization throughout the world.
Mr.. Green also stated In relation 10 the
Republican party, that there were times
when men should stand forth and shoulder
responsibilities boldly. Not only individual
responsibilities, but such as affect nations,
and look to the welfare Of the people al
large. Ten years ago the auction block, the
lash, the thumbscrew and the trcadmnl
were in use In this ten miles square, and no
power OF the Government, even, could be
brought to bear to Interfere, and almost no
hope existed in the hearts Of colored people
of ever becoming their own masters-frec.
Now, 1t was very different. Instead Of being
forbid to learn TO read, they now are freei go
to the polls, and have all rights guaranteed
to freemen. He said, In alludlng TO what Is
called the "dirt business" that the oppo-
nents OF the Republican party gloated over
the little officially that now agitatcd the
minds Of few In the Republican ranks, but
he was certain that the matter would
strengthen Republlcanlsm throughout the
District. He hoped his hearers would stand
fast and true to the party whose principles
had set them free.
At the conclusion OF the remarks Of Mr..
Green, a vote OF thanks was rendered that
gentleman for his eloquent address.
On motion Of Mr.. Cronln, the meeting adj
journed, subject to the call Of the president
and secretary.
The OUTRAGE IN THE CoUSTY-THE FtKSD
COMMITTED TO JATL.-In yesterdays Re-
PUBLICAN we published the arrest and COM
mitm-nt NJ the colored man, named Ben.
Washington, for the attempted Outrage ou a
daughter Of Mr.. George Woolford, mes
senger in the State Department. Yesterday
morning the case had hearing before jus
lice Wall, whom the children Identified him
as the party, and q knife, having been found
near the place, was also Identified as belong
Ing to him, and he was committed to jail for
court.
The little girl received several bruises
about her face aud neck IN her struggle to
free herself from the scoundrel. These out
RACES seem to be Of frequent occurrence, for
II was only three days ago when little girl,
named Mary Brosnahan, a step-daughter OF
Mr.. John Kufe, reading on Ninth street eI-
tended, was attacked, II ls believed, by the
same negro, aud an outrage attempted, but
the little brother ran of after Mr. X, and
the sroundrel made his escape,
The affair 10 still the theme OF excited con-
versations In the northern part OF the city,
where many parents now fear to allow their
children to go out Of their sight.
FLsHIoSABLE wEDDIyo.- Last evening,
at 1880 o'clock, a fashionable wedding took
place at Trinity church. Notwithstanding
the inclemency Of the weather many were
present to witness the ceremony. The par
Ties specially interested In the affair were
Major s. r. Harrington, young and prom.
Using attorney of the Washington bar, and
Miss Maggie France, one Of the amiable an
accomplished bellies Of this city The at
PENDANTS were Z. L. Stanton, Colonel c. W.
Taylor, A. II. q. Richardson, Miss Amanda
Warfled, Mise Lena Raburg and Miss Ada
Connolly. Rev. Mr.. Addison offciated. The
happy pair left on the evening train, deslgn-
ing TO locate In Arkansas, where the gallant
Major will enter upon the practice OF his
upon the battlefield, and 1t Is fcrvently hoped
the Partially he has shown for France will
not lead him into actual hostility toward the
United States or induce him to form any
alliance with Louis Napoleon. We wish the
newly-married folks unbounded success dur
ing their journey together down the stream
of time.
ELECTION OF OrFIcERs.-At a regular
meeting of Mutual Division, No. 20, Sons Of
Temperance, held at McKendree chapel on
Monday evening, the 18th instant, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the current
quarter James B. ElOlledge,W. r.; John W.
SNYDER, W. Al; A. X. Smith, r. 81 ii. b.
Moulton, A. r. g.; l.. W. Worthington, T.;
J. s. Hollcdge, r. g., VIM. Holledge, C.i
VIM. schedal, A. CT r. Pumphreyi l. 81
Jos. Holledge, o. g., Rev. l.; r. Weldeman,
ress, Mrs. Anna r. Holledge; First Lady
Officer, Miss Emma T. foledge Second
Lady Officer, Miss Ida Collins Third Lady
Oficer, Miss Fannie Bcllman; Conductress,
Miss Maria Tomlinson; Lady Sentinel, Miss
Maggie Jones. Representatives to Grand
Division Sons Of Temperauce-p' W. Pc. A.
X. Smith, II. u. Moultou, i. W. Worthng-
ton, J. s. Hollcdge, r. q. Langley, D. C..
Fountain, James Gorch, John Annandale
and james b. Hollcdge.
Mon LAw-REsCrB or 4 PRISONER FROM
POLICEMAS.-On Monday afternoon OH
Cooper (thc recently appointed col ored pc.
licemau) observed a notorious col ored des
perado, named George Pool, in the vicinity
Of Lincoln depot. There are two or three
bench warrants In existence for Pools ar
rest, and tho officer attempted to arrest him,
hut Pool took leg bail, closely followed by
Cooper, who caught up to him near the Bla.
densburg tOll.gatc, nt the terminus Of II
street. large crowd Of colorcd people col.
al aFnun1 pOpl lint hp tod
him and started with him for the Eighth
precinct station. just as he got to the toll
gate the crowd made II rally aud assaulted
the officer with knives and raaors. Cooper
fired several shots Into tho crowd but could
not hold on to his prisoner, who escaped,
and now boastlngly says no police officer
shall arrest him. Warrants have been Is
sued for number Of the parties engaged In
the assault on the policeman.