Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-25
LOCAL NEWS.

FOURTH WARD RADIcALs.-A meeting oil
the Fourth Ward Radical Club was held last
night at Bethel Church, colored, K. II. Lyles,
colorsd, in the Chair, who offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unsni-
mousy adopted
Resolved, That we hail the coming of Presl-
dent Grant as our dsliverer, in removing from
office the political tools of Andrew johnson,
and uniting with Congress, and placing again
IN office the tried and learned men OF our c0un-
try.
Resolved, That whereas we hold the balance
OF power between the great polltlcal parties IN
the State it is our duty to ourselves and poster
lty to take n stand in maintaining our pohtiesl
rights.
Resolved, That while we are taxed to bear a
share of the burden of the State, we are entitled
to- and claim n share OF its patronage and rep
resentstion, and will only support such men ~
will pledge themselves to contend tor the same ::
And, whereas, under the Constitution and
laws OF the United States, the colored people
of the State OF Virginia are entitled to all rights
viz religious, civil and political, which belong
10 white citizens OF the said State therefore be
Resolved by this meeting That We, the un-
dersigned, do pledge ourselves not to cooper
alto or vote with any party OF white men, be
they called Republicans or Democrats, unless
we shall have assurance from the parties that
in the distribution OF Official positions the claims
Of the colored people be regarded equal TO that or
IN those Ut our white brethren, ooe regard De-
ing had a. all times l. tines and qualification.
Further resolV ed, That Ne recommend the
above TO tho Cuiorod people OF thls city anu
county for their cooperation or RATIFICATION.
Speeches were made by Charles Scales, coli
cred and Jonathan Roberts, Il. H. White and
Josiah MillsrI white, after which upon the
call for the colored convention III Richmond
bcifg read, George l.. Seaton and K. Il, Ly les
taH a oil 10
John Seston, colorel. then offered tho fol
loving resolutions. which we're unanimously
adopted. sfter which the meeting adjourned
U1til next Monday night
Resolved, That We the members of the 4th
Ward Republican Association, concur IN the
resolutions adopted by the Sd Ward Club In IA
Vpr Oi calling county convention Tor the nom
.aatinn OF suitable candidates to repre'ent tins
county III the next House of Delegates.
Resolved, That We further concur IN their
seton IN reference To calling u convention Tor
tho purpose ot selecting suitable gentlemen to
represent this senatorial district in the next Cen
oral Assembly, and hereby authorize the sad
count, convention. when assembled, IL select
delegates IL meet such delegates "a may ba
,nOsen 10y ether counties for sad purposes.
GIYMoNT Some OF the prominent mem
bers OF the bar OF this city. and three or four
other invited guests, accompanied the President
Of the Potomac Ferry Company, and IN excnr-
sion party from Washington, To Glymont yes
terday evening on the steamer Wawaset, and
returned at an early hour this morning, highly
pleased with their trip. The pavilion, which
is on the estate OF Capt. Leonard olarbury, 4
former respected resident OF this city, together
with the adjoining grounds, have been leased
to MIR. Sheffield, Of Washington, for u period
Of three years, at an annual rent OF about
II 900, and have been greatly improved in APP
pearance since last summer. Last night was
the opening night of the season, and the large
party assembled there were treated 10 display
Of fire works, an excellent supper, delightful
sweotmeats and good music, and all seemed to
enjoy the festivities heartily. Another exeur-
sion party visited there to day.
800
The WoULD-BE SuIcIDE.-Edward Ed
wards, the man who attempted TO commit
suicide by cutting his throat some weeks since,
and was taken TO the Aims House for treat
meIt, has eaten, the Superintendent says, moth
ing since he was carried there. The Superln-
tendent has received letter from a gentleman
living near Upperville, Fauquier county, Va,
making inquiries about him, and stating that
Lis vile lives in that neighborhood, but he de-
MES knowing anything about either wife or
Upperville
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