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that If he had done SO he would have the whole

that If he had done SO he would have the whole
houses of Congress to interfere In his behalf.
Mr.. Himber continued his remarks on tender
inc Us Us sesignation saying that he was ready to
make any sacrifice to restore harmony in the
party. He would resign his once OF Commits
sioner if 1t was necessary, and closed with cnaIg
Mr.. johnson said he admired the spirit Of Mr..
Himber in rendering his resignation, he did so
purely in spirit of devotion to the club, and he
hoped their differences would now come TO an
end. As to the disturbances tonight, he as
serted that if an impartial investigation was
had it would be found that they were right, and
fhs Rose TsTe @ Of fhs sa
trouble, he had threatened to break up their
meetings, and had done so tonight; he would 90
to the Mayor and Corporation Attorney and
have him dismissed at once.
Councilman Thompson said he had Just re-
turned from the discharge Of his duties at the
City Hall, and was glad to assure them that the
money owing the laborers would be paid at
once. tApplause.J He promised at a future
time to address them and show up the doings of
the "Invincibles," !" and how the club originated.
an election tonight to till the Office Of Presi-
Himber.
Mr.. Himber opposed it, and said that he de-
sired to appoint a committee to confer with the
inyincible Club, and effect compromise with
them if possible.
&Quite lengthy discussion ensued as to the
propriety of such committee; some taking the
ground that it would make matters worse. that
the Club would make a laughing stock of ITSELF
Alderman Steward said that he had been sent
fortO go to the City Hall, and he must leave.
His vote was required there on the passage of an
important bill; but before he left he would ex-
press his sOrrow that such scenes had been en-
aeteda he had witnessed He hoped the whole
subject would be investigated by the proper au-
thorities. He was sorry the police had seen fit
TO exercise their authority so harshly as they had
done.
VIM. H. Bell desired to extend the right hand
Of fellowship to the rebels who had formed the
new club. Martins characte had been showed
up pretty wei; he had destroyed himself by
afhllating with faction Of rebel disorganiZers.
OF the committee We're appointed, it should be
enjoined upon them to make no overtures COM
promising the dignity of this club.
Councilman Thompson hoped the committee
would be appointed, but discouraged the idea OF
their begging the g Inyincibies'' to come to
terms. They should have fun power to act, but
not to givelan inch to the abandonment OF prin-
cple.
The committee was then announced by the
Chair, as follows Charles Syphax, Carter A.
Stewart, Josiah Perry, Joseph jackson, Robert
Z. Syphax said the club was going to make
laughing stock of itself by appointing the COM
Henry Lacey moved that the Secretary he
instructed to transmit copy of the resolutions to
the g Invincible" club; carried.
w. ii. Gray said the President had acted
nobly in the course he had taken, but he was
| sorry to see Councilman Thompson oppose a
compromise with the I" Invincibles."
Mr.: thompson said he was not opposed to the
appointment of the committee, but he did not
want this club to beg OF them to come back.
Joseph jackson was opposed to compromising
with them on any terms.
Mr.: Himber offered the following resolutions,
Rssore BY e tr Weqd EeSn59ns That the
hasty action of Lieut. Hurley, arresting the ser
gean al ARMS without just cause is looked upon as
step to cast obloquy as well as disgrace upon the
kesotred further, That we do hereby denounce said
action OF Hurley uncalled for, unnecessary and