Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-25

ihatter MS attention. Mr.. Andrew Neville then
Sixth Ward Republican Club a few evenings
since, which were that this club was compcseii
OF Democrats whose penitence was of a death
bed nature. and who had never fought in the
army. .Ai"nrned.
First Ward Politics.
Meeting Of the Republican Clnb-Novement to Har-
monixe tie Conflicting Elements-'.Shoo Fly
Why don't Irish Republicans Affiliate.
regular meeting of the First Ward Repub-
lican Club was held last night at the Stevens
school-house on Dist street, the President, Hem
ry Himber, in the chair, and VIM. Prender sec
rotary.
The Campaign Committee made a report,
when Mr.. Charles Syphax said he noticed that
the name CT Mr.. John f. Cook was not men,
toned among the other names read by the sec
retary on that committee.
The Chair stated that Mr.. Cook had sent in a
communication at the last meeting withdrawing
his name. Mr.. Syphax said he was not aware OF
such paper, but If it was so, and Mr.. Cook
in office, he desired it to be known The Chair
explained that Mr.. Cook had withdrawn from
the committee for good reasons, although he
was still member Of the club, and desired to
private conversation Mr.. Cook had said that he
was still with the club, and would be member
Of It If there Was only fifteen left in it, but it
was the speakers opinion that he Cook should
not be afraid to act with them openly The
Chair said that Mr.. Syphax was too hard on Mr..
Cook, that he had conversed with him, and was
satisfied with what he had told him. A motion
was made to lay the resignation Of Mr.. Cook on
the table. The Chair said 1t was too late now.
as his resignation was already accepted.
MIR. Syphax presented preamble and resolu-
ment has withdrawn from this District what
was known as the "Fire Brigade" and as said
government owns large portion of the property
here which is wholly protected by this District,
WI h in m fs al IA
ton. Is not able to pay the fremen a sufficient
compensation for the labor perfor med by them
therefore the First Ward Republican Club do
most respectfully ask their representatives in
the City Councils to use all their influence with
His Honor the Mayor of this city to get a gov
eminent salary in addition to what is now re-
ceived by the tremeD from this District.
Considerable confusion ensued in consequence
Of many trying TO get the floor and all speaking
at once, and the chairman appointed George
Phillips az Sergeant-at-Arms.
MIR. Syphax advocated the passage of the res
OlutiOn, and the Chair concurred with him, and
said that the government should pay an equal
Mr.. Alfred Jones said this was the best thing
he ever knew Mr.. Syphax to do-he had never
been so sensible before. tLaughter.l
Mr.: syphax replied that the remark Just made
known him to make. prolonged Iaughter.l
Mr.. SchOoler said ali should use their inf uence
TO have a bill pass OF the kind proposed
The resolution was passed.
Mr.. Syphax offered the following Whereas
there is existing in the First Ward different Re-
publican clubs which do not fully harmonic ::
Therefore, resolved, that the Executive Com
mittec of the First Ward Republican Club be,
and are hereby, instructed to enter into ways
and means to harmonic all Republicans in said
ward
some one said 20 Shoe Fly"
The Chair, rapping with 4 hickory cane. said
% There is no Shoe Fly here. That's played
outim
Mr.. Syphax said there were several Republican
organizations in the ward, and il was of the
utmost importance that they be united. Some
little in making attempts to conciliate their
troubles again, after having made the attempt
once and failed. But it should be remembered
that there was an Irish organization in the ward
which was working separately from them, and
the resolution was intended as much for them
as for the Reformers They should all unite
elements it would do good thing, As it was now
time to bring them all together.
The Chair said he had attended the meeting
Of the Irish club, and he could vouch for their
being all right.
Mr.. Garrett wished to knew how and why il
was that the Irish were keeping up their distinct
to the regular club and work with them. He did
not like the looks of things.
The Chair said he thought it his duty to ex-
plain He said the Irish Club was organized az
an auxiliary club to the regular ward club
The Irish were q peculiar people; but when il
1t came to voting they would all be right. The
resolution of Mr.. Syphax was very proper and
right. Many had said they were not Republ,.
cans; but he could say that they were with this
club. and 1t was the duty Of the club to admit
them.
mittee be appointed TO devise WAYS and mean,
TO concentrate the Republican element of the
ward, and not give the business to the Executive
| Committee.
Mr.. Syphax had no choice as to who accom-
plished the work; he thought 1t was the proper
work of the Executive Committee.
Alderman c. A. Stewart said there had
already been an effort made to harmonic, and
he did not see the necessity of trying again. Ii
the Irish desired to organize separately let then
do it. They already have a reform club amo ns
could have the liberty to do a. they pleased. Al Al
| they wanted OF the Irish was to dance up to the
music and vote their ticket. He was, however
to ali Republicans. "a voice.-"Do you include
the chairman OF the Reform Executive Commit
tee?''] Laughter Mr.. Stewart--Yes, every
body who can vote Republican ticket. LIE,
the campaign and other committees 20 to work
and get together in the Convention and nomi-
nate a good man, and elect him afterwards
Mr.. Syphax said an Irish club was new
thing in the First Ward-he held to the saying
that in union there is strength-they might
choose one set of candidates and we another
this committee should wait upon the Irish club
while they were in session and tender to them
our wishes that they all work together. The
Invincibies should be seen at the same time
Mr.. Phillips said that they should get the In.
yncibles all right before they 60 to work on the
Irish. 49,.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Schooler, Walker White and Sandy Lacy
tried to be heard, but the meeting did not seem
inclined to hear them. ..-.
Mr.. Schooler desired just i've minutes to say
something. :
Mr.. Syphax said these gentlemen had Joined
with an 0reani cation known as the Reform Re
publicaBs, and he was not going to sit in thin
Club tO hear them talk treason to Republican
ism. .-aF - : :
Mr. Garrett made q motion that. Walker
White, Sandy Lacy and VIM. SchoOier be al
loved to address the meeting.
henry Lacy objected, as Il would only bring
disorder In the meeting. =
MI. Jarrett insisted. He said that a few had
come here full Of gas and he was in favor of
letun& the m blow It of. (Laughter.]
Walker White. VIM. Schooler, and Sandy
aey AL uied TO say something ut the same time.
ana ~ was impossible to see what they were
irving at, finally Walker White got the floor
and SAID mat he was for peace and harmony
He was not there to offend any one. mt. Stew.
art had said that We are children straying AVA %
from our parents, but our parents had set NJ
very bad examples. We had not orgsnizafions
enough in the First ward-no natter how m y
We have. IL our fathers select the rieht KIM -,
men for our standard bearers he was in favor
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