Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-02

the coast of Maine to that of Florida are ouiet.
All places are now open to you. Would you
The successor of Jefferson Davis in the national
councils, commanding the respect Of ali men
and the affection OF his friends by his good qua
ltties Of heart and statesmanship. Here in this
city emancipation started, and universal suffrage
was Graded. VIII you set an example Of con-
tention to your brethren in other cities? /
speak as your friend, in the attitude of an indie
daining any appointment for political position.
have watched over you for five years, and will
continue TO do 50. Do not destroy yourself by
yeur quarrels, but seek rather to strengthen
your new-found position by harmony and man
unity Of action. Loud and prolonged cheers.l
The band played several airs, and then de-
parted for the residence Of Senator Revels.
Ihey round that he had retired, but his private
secretary, Mr.. George Curtis, in his behalf,
thanked the assemblage for the compliment of
the serenade, and said the wish Of the Senator
then proceeded to the residence of Mayor Bow
en-, but before arriving there, and when on 9th
street, one of the large ommbusses broke down.
rendering 1t necessary for a part OF the COM
pany to walk the rest of the way. The Mayor
had retired. as the hour was late, but soon ap-
peared and invited the committee into his par
lors, where few moments of pleasant and
friendly conversation took place. Mr.. Alfred
Day made few remarks, thanking the Mayor
for the friendship he had always shown to the
colored race.
REMARKS OF MAYOR BOWEN.
Inc mayor replied in appropriate terms, ex-
cusing himself for not appearing at the Pres-
dents House, saying that he was quite unwell,
ana ne merely came down to thank them for the
honor they had paid him; that the occasion was
one which he delighted to honor. He regarded
the hfteenth amendment as the second procla-
mation o.. American independence; and on some
future occasion would be most happy to give
them his views on its great advantages to them,
and OF their duties to the party that had been
The Mayor then stepped to the window, when
three cheers were given him by the crowd out
side; after which Home, sweet homen was
PLAYED by the band, and the party dispersed to
LETTER FROM GENERAL HOWARD.
The following letter was received by the COM
mittee:
Alfred Jones and Henry Hmber, Committee
Gentlemen: will try to be present if the storm
abates. Doubtless you will have no serenade if
the rain continues as now 1 do not wonder that
amendment, and surely you have reason to be
grateful to the President, not only for the posi-
tive influence he exerted in its favor but for the
manner in which he has proclaimed its adop-
ton. His strong advocacy OF education in this
connection delights my heart.
A.r very a:y truly I yours o o. Q; ;HoWARD,
The POLITICAL PoT AB'ILIN'.-Republieaa
Meeting IN the Third Wdrd.-A meeting of Third
Ward Republican Club was held at wisewell
Barracks last evening, and ii was largely at
tended. Mr.. r.. j. Beall called the meeting to
order, and Mr.. w. +. Mott was chosen secretary
pro tenn. On motion of Mr.. j. w. Freeman, the
club proceeded to elect officers. A perfect storm
Of " Mr.. Chairman" " May il please your hon
or" &C., saluted the Chair, but in a moment
silence reigned, and Messrs. A. w. Russell and
*. d. Beall were nominated for president. Mr..
s. k. Bond inquired whether there was a list of
members. Mr.. George Boston asked IL any man
who was Republican Of the Third Ward was
not entitled to vote. Mr.. VIM. A. Cook said that
this was not a mass meeting, but a ward club
and none but good Republicans-Mr Boston,
Who are good Republicans ?' Mr.. Cook re-
piled men who adhere closely to the principles of
scratch after a little bit of an office Mr.. Bos-
ton" rise to point Of order" Mr.. DERRICK
What Is the question 2" Voices" Who are
The question Is, who shall vote.'' Mr.. De-
trick-"I contend that Mr.. Cook is out of or
der. There is no motion before the house, ana
until q motion is made neither Nr. Cook or any
other person has right to address the meeting.
tVoices-''That's it'll The Chair-"Mr. Cook
is explaining who should be allowed to vote"
Mr.. Freeman-"The constitution is not here
One mans word is as good as another, and if
Mr.. Cook is allowed to speak 1 will claim the
same privilege, and we all will want to talk"
Mr.. Cook-"I simply desire that there shall be
a fair election" Mr.. Freeman-"I object to
any speech making until we have something to
speak to. can't help it II he Is VIM. A. Cook;
moved to proceed to elect officers by teiers, and
called the previous question. Mr.. COok-s'I
wish to submit an amendment Voices
ChairEWe you can vote DOWN ,1 dt1b~ s vi hne
question" NOice-"Is that the way you try
to carry point?'l The Chair said that he was
trying TO preside fairly, and had simply stated
that If the meeting was not ready to vote for Of
fcers they could vote down the motion. The
question was taken on ordering the previous
question and lost. tvoices-.'I appeal."l Mr..
Cook moved that none be allowed to vote but
known Republican voters of the Third Ward.
Mr.. Boston, III tyOu can't give us our rights
wen leave" lvoices-''Yes, leave;" There's
the door," &C. After considerable parleying
meeting agreed fal1prS-ROhart
then and
der, with shouts of 'BealI, or Russell" and
the Chair and others ordering the crowd to fall
back to one end Of the room.
MIR. Mott, the Secretary, took his position at
the outer edge of the table to keep tally, and
the voting commenced, each seeming intent on
being the first to vote, and calling out the name
Of his favorite candidate. Soon one individual
"Where do you liye?" and answering s.On the
Island" he was jerked back, amid cries of
put him out" "Scratch that vote off," 1t wa,
and the Chair asked "where do YOU i've,
Answer" Home" Where is your home?u
"Here." "where do you nve?" "I tell YOU
sSa ss Pc BeIt there were we're
don't live In these barracks - al say he does .,
"Iou are liar" sc. Mr.: Boston.-'I'li not
take another VOTE II Mr.. Cook, Mr.. Beale and
Mr.. Mott are tellers they can take them; 1
WON'T Another parley was had about the
chair, and in a few moments voting was re-
sumeu, Boston conSentlng TO 60 on, and il was
not long before an individual, said to be named
Conner, presented himself, when some one near
the tellers attempted TO prevent him from voting
and number Of questions were asked in quick
succession. In moment Conner squared him
self, and quickly made an open space in the
crowd, and threw up his immense right foot i'm
way to hit one of his ehallengers tremendous
lick under the chin. This brought things 10 a
climax, and in q moment q dozen or more bel
iigerents were pegging away at each other, and
q couple OF oyster-knives were brandished.
While this row was going on the President
MI. beall, mounted on the table as also Messrs.
Mott and Cook and counseled order, but with
but little success, and another party from the
table called loudly "This is disgrace to the
Third Ward" Detective Bigley got into the
crowd and after considerable following and
tusseling succeeded in getting something like
order. A motion was made to adjourn to ~
o'clock on Monday and carried, and a number
left the room, hurrahing Ter "Beall," Bowen,
and Richards" containing until thew
the pavement. A number, however, i
were determined to see the remained In
the hall and gathered in different portions.
Messrs. Cook, Beall, Mott and Others i'm one
portion, Mr.. DERRICK with q party at another.
Mr.. Boston's friends third place and Mr. nj
Duffey with others in still another norton of
the hall, and in Q short time some very heated
words were being used, one party charging the
other with bringing voters from other wards to
the meeting. From appearances it seemed that
q light was imminent, but Mr.. Chas. King, one
Of the trustees Of colored schools, stating that