Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-08

z-~ Lively TlAes IN the First Wor0s
REPuBLIcAS MEETING LAST, NIGHT.
Bodl W;aos PpesemtSs Force kaysv Bopen AZ
sailed a~d observation-disclosures Cheers for Boloea
and Richards. q 3 H'fti
A meeting Of the First Ward Republican
Club, and others, was held last night at the
Stevens School House, Henry Himber in the
chair, and WIN. Prender, secretary The large
rooms In the basement Of the house was denseiy
crowded, and a large representation Of the
Invincible Club seemed to be present, occupy
ing the row Of seats on the north side OF the
room, while the members Of the regular club
were ranged on the south side. Quite number
of the Irish Republican Club were also present
occupying the front seats. The meeting from the
commencement up to the time Of adjournment
that was said could not be heard in consequence.
Messrs. st. Clair, President OF the Irish Club;
Thomas Martin, President Of the Invincibles;
Aide rman Stewart, Alfred Jones, Councilman
Thompson, John T. Coster, Of Georgia, Prof
Green. H. Henderson, and Chas. n. Peters.
President Of the Second Ward Climb, were in
vited to take seats on the stand.
Alderman stewart presented a report from
the Executive Committee recommending a
Nominating Committee to be chosen by the
Alfred Day opposed the recommendation.
Councilman Thompson asked Mr.. Day ii this
was not one OF the regulations of the Invincble
Club OF which he was . member.
Mr., Day--"This is my club, SIR" Laughter ]
Alderman Stewart, Chairman Of the Execu-
tive Committee, then offered resolutions:
That the First Ward Club will stand by the
flag nor IN this contest or any other will we divide
ct 8 eede, break ranks or tall back; that we AN.
ss & a1r and hearty
i~enU years residence IN THE pistrlst, as leader
ireecm, justice, and equality enduring the test of
every new issue IL while many OF his early
has ende- himself to the Republicans Of the Dis
trct and we challenge his enemies to successfully
his ADMINISTERS tion-they have attem pied it and have
s'enaiiy and disgracefully failed; that while
the nyincbIe Club in taxing the very grave re-
sponsihllity. with so little cause, Of dividing the
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quarrel with them, but conceae to them the same
for ourselves, hoping that n their wandering from
the fold none Of them may be lost TO the great and
rood cause we have DO often batted for together.
. During the reading Of the re resolutions, when
the name Of Mayor Bowen was alluded to, a
shout OF applause was given for him. which was
immediately followed by three cheers on the
other side for Major Richards, closing with
tiger. This again was followed with three
cheers for Mayor Bowen. After repeating this
for some minutes, regular knock-down fight
commenced between two colored men, which
created lively scene, and which no doubt
would have been q serious affair, As all were
rushing to the spot, had not Lieut.. Gessford APP
peared on the spot in twinkling, and the fun
simmered down.
The secretary proceeded to read, when an
other disorderly scene ensued by man pulling
OF his coat for regular set-tO. Lieut.. Cess
ford made f0rhim, but he kept out of reach by
dexterOusly lodging through the crowd. order
being restored IN a measure, the resolutions
were read through and the five minutes rule
was adopted for discussion.
Alfred Day said he was one who advocated
nomination in opposition to Mr.. Bowen. 1t was
impossible to discuss the merits and dement's of
10 Inf inv I'm, Eva mt, d
sake Of argument he would admit that Bowen
was Republican; but he had missed the mark
by long way in the administration Of the city
affairs. From all he could see, he had most
signally failed in his administration. He NAV
have succeeded in some respects; but, as gene
Mayor.
called out "time;" when a motion was made to
allow five minutes longer to the speaker.
Mr.. Charles Syphax objected; but if the Club
charges against Bowen he had no objection.
Mr.. Day was allowed to 60 on, and on men
tionng the name Of Major Richards another
shout Of applause went up; eAyf1&
Mr.. Syphax objected to his going on unless he
confined himself to the resolutions instead OF
discussing the merits of Richards.
Mr.. Day said 10 was due to Major Richards to
say that the Tnvincible Club endorsed him as a
faithful public servant, and as their candidate
for the Mayoralty. loud cheers. He then read
from the message OF Mayor Bowen eulogiZing
Major Richards, and said this is the man that
We endorse too. (Great cheering.l
The Chair raped loud and long with his
hickory stick, but great confusion ensued for
some time, all trying 10 speak at once. o
The Chair called Captain james Kelly to
order who was talking to some friends grouped
together in one corner OF the room. Kelly re-
sponded by saying 'Himber is not the Presi-
dent of this gathering" Laughter
Nr. Syphax said he was in favor OF hearing all
speak to the resolutions 1nvincibles and also
that they could not charge the club with gaging
them. He had listened to the remarks of Mr..
Day, but had failed to see that he had said any
thing. Laughter Mr. Bowen was Republi-
can when it cost something to be one. Three
cheers were given for Mayor Bowen, and three
more were proposed for Major Richards from
the other side OF the house, which elected a re-
Spouse from the Invincibles.l
Mr.. Syphax continued, saying that Mayor
Bowen had been tried and his Republicansm
proved. He appealed to Alderman Stewars.
Alfred Jones and Others if Dir. Bowen's house
bad not hoo" a r~rggc TOR INC slave during the
DAYS Of slavery: He believed Major Richards
had been good Chief of Police, [applausel but
Mr. Bowen was known as prominent Republi-
can long before 1t was known that there was
such man as Richards. Laughter and APP
plause.
Mr.. Henry johnson, interrupting, asked Mr..
Syphax why it was that Congress had not trust
ed him with the $50 900 appropriation for the
poor. lLaughter,l
in support Of the poor Invineibles they ought to
be satisfied, bat il il bad been put into thehands
Of Mayor Bowen it would have been spent I'm
the same manner, he had no doubt. Applause
from the regular club.l I'd -
Henry johnson was called upon to speak, and
said the resolutions before the house contradict
ed themselves. In one part they denounced the
Invincibles, and in another they patted them
on the back. Laughter, and voices, THAT'S
sO.'l There ID no use in denying the fact that
there were discussions in the Republican ranks.
They had previously worked in harmony, but
they were now divided, and men now opposing
Bowen had been his most ardent supporters.
While he believed in working together as Re
publicans, he did not believe i'm endorsing dis
honesty and corruption. Cheers and confusion
Some one asked Mr.. johnson why he denied
his color. .. .Ja.f.' = .f.sr
johnson denounced the assertion as false, and
the man that said 1t q liar. Sensation.l He
was known to all present as q colored man. He
had been born and raised up here, and such
Time was called, and Mr.. johnson took his
seat. az --s.''' 't-.f 3 n To
Some one proposed that he be allowed to go
on. 80 4. -. - !
Mr.. Syphax wished Mr.. johnson to ten the
meeting how long Mr. j. u. Moore and George
W. Emerson had been Republicans. ... ~
Mr.. johnson said they were not members OF
the lnvincibie Club, but had been persisted TO
speek at their meeting, the club recognizing
free speech to all sides. - :
Mr.. Himber then introduced Prof. A. NJ
Green, but he was not allowed to say q word;
the confusion became very great and continued,
the Professor bowling and smiling to the crowd