Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-09


Boyd, captain j. h. Mcconnell, Rev. j. w.
Green, VIM. Crawfor "a. and George II. johnson
were appointed the Committee.
An invitation 4 !om uise Boys in Blue to the
club to he preser' .at their terca-lght procession
on the evening 4 the 18th, in honor OF the rati-
hcatIon of the Efteeath amendment, and ex-
rressive OF tn dr approval OF the bin now before
Congress for a change of government for this
District, Was accepted
Second Ward True HePublican +"
Richards Ensorsed fer Mayor.
The "Second Ward True Republican Club"
met last night at Union Hall, on 18th street, the
| President, e. b. Fisher, i'm the chair, and st.
| Clair Burley, Secretary. The invitation from
General A. Grant, commanding Boys in Blue.
and l.. NJ. Hall chairman Citizens Campaign
Committee, inviting the Club TO participate IN
| the celebration next Friday evening, was ac-
| cepted Mr.. Rutherford, chairman OF the Ex-
| ecutive Committee, stated that q request had
publican Association" for this Club to elect i've
| dele gates to constitute, with similar number
! from other wards, the General Committee OF
| the Reform Republicans.
MIR. Kelsey desired TO make a personal expla-
nation, as he had been accused in another ward
OF selling out. He did not think IL necessary to
hold a separate nominating convention, as the
First, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Wards would
send delegates opposed to the present occupant
Of the mayors chair. II Ii should be discovered
that the present corporation officials should use
hcans could withdraw, and cali another conven-
ton. He believed that majority Of the Repub-
lcan voters of this ward were in favor of A. Z.
Richards. He moved that the subject of elect
ing delegates be referred to the Executive Com
nIiisee. who could elect the delegates at the
proper time, should it be necessary to call a
separate nominating convention. Agreed to.
q. NJ. LanktOn thought the Reform Republic
cans did not de-ire To create a division in the
Republican party. He therefore offered a pre-
amble, to the effect that the administration OF
the present Mayor had proved a lamentable
failure, meeting the disapprobation OF all true
Republicans. and citizens generally, creating
distrust in the minds of all who have at heart
the best interests, growth, and prosperity OF the
national capital; and that it is advisable at All
early day to nominate an honest and efficient
candidate for the mayOralty, who, actuated by
true Republican principles, will heal party di-
visions, and receive the support OF all good cit-
zens who are in favor of reform in the govern
ment OF the city and District This preamble
was followed by resolutions:
lent Of the p siS
are persuaded, can BE- found the Qualities requisite
Citizen, Ii. Integrity and efeency n as pubic OH
Ger, are above impeachment. or suspicion, and that
St ne " m to sso s
favor Of refnTm that while we thus express pref
erence for Major Richards as ths coming Mayor, We
slider honest me. the INSTRUMENTS by which correct
principles are established and m nntaned."
MIR, Kelsey moved the adoption Of the pream-
BILE and resolutions, with three cheers for Major
Richards; carried.
Mr.. Kelsey desired to read portions of Mayor
Bowen's message Of June, 1868, endorsing Major
A voice We don't want his endorsement"
MIR. Kelsey commence to read from the mes
sage endorsing Major Richards as an upright,
by cries of 'Let's adjourn" " Don't want to
hear it," 81 move to ADJOURN" &c.
Mr. Walker White, of the First Ward, was
called upon, and addressed the meeting. He
Hlmber uar
managed now in the District Of Columbia could
not be endured, and would not be. He heard
the Commissioner of the First Ward refuse men
work because they were not Bowen men. When
tney went to the polls they should not scratch
the tickets of such names as were Objectionable
put TAKE their knives out and cut the names out,
because the Judges of Election might count
them ii only scratched. He was Richards
man, and would do all In his power to elect
him.
Henry johnson, of the First Ward, expressed
his pleasure at this club endorsing A. q. Rich
arcs, rs he was good and true Republican. He
protested against good Republicans being dis
charged by the corporate authorities to make
room for men who were opposed to them last
year.
Mr.. II. B. Philhrook was an anti Bowen man,
and did not care what Republican should be
nominated and elected, it was not Bowen
ne wan IN favor of q separate nominating con-
to all sorts of trickery in the convention.
VIM. A. Freeman, of the First Ward, was
opposed to any Independent ticket. He believed
1t was an absurdity to dread Mr.. Bowen because
he was a corporation official and had a lot of
men employed He had not paid those men vet,
and could not until June, and by that time the
Invincible clubs throughout the city would be
80 full that Bowen would shave no chance to
light"
Lr. Lewis Clephane said he had not vet made
up his mind whom he would support before the
convention. He had hoped that a. Republicans
they would have nothing to do with the Bowen
party, but hold their convention, nominate their
mai
vOice.-"Did you allow your name to he
used by the Democratic convention last year ~,
Mr.. Clephane.-"No, sir. did not" He went
on to say that his name had been used by a con-
ventiOn of citizens Of all parties, but he dis
tinctly told them that it was to be used as a
republican only. He was one of the oldest
Republicans In the District, but would not SUD-
port Mr.. Bowen under any circumstances.
Mr.. o. D. Barrett was next called upon, and
addressed the meeting At some length in favor
Of An honest government for the city and a
reform in municipal affairs. Adjourned.
THE POLITICAL Pot AB'ILIN' IN THE SIXTH
WARD.-Reputlicdn Meeting-Noyor Bsy,n En-
dorsed-xr: Brazil and His Cork Arm-Last even
friends of Mayor Bowen was held At Howard,s
Buildings. Mr.. McGill Pierce was called to ths.
chair, and Nj. X. 4. johnson acted as secretary,
Mr.; Pierce opened the ball BY giving the po
terms Of praise OF the course he has pursued In
his administration of municipal affairs. He was
repeatedly cheered during his remarks.
MIR. Venable followed in the same strain and
was also frequently applauded.
Mlchael Skinner was called upon, and said he
DID not like deceitful cOlored man or a deceit
full white man. There were men of both coiors
going around trying to deceive the ignorant and
TO pull the wool over their eyes. Three cheers
for Mayor Bowen.l
A voice."How are you Gaines How are
your pains ?''
Mr.. Gaines, during the speaking, became very
excited, and exclaimed Don't believe them:
they came out here to fool you.'
Cries Of Set down, Gaines; you are gone
overheard long ago."
Mr.. L. s. Fletcher offered resolution, which
was adopted, that they, as colored men, believe
that Mayor Bowen in days past and gone, when
their friends were few, was a firm and true
friend Of their race; and that they will at all
their regular meetings, and elsewhere, sustain
him as candidate for reelection. [Applause.l
Mr.. Brazil said that he wanted his colored
friends to procure work. They had good man
in the City Hall now, and he did not see the ne
cessity of q change. Mayor Bowen was broke
to the harness and If they took up another man
it would be q long time before he would break
in. He went to Majsr Richards to get 81 to
procure cork arm and he subscribed, but when
he called for the npney he said he had no
change. and II they plsced such . man In power
they would be fooled He thought he might
pursue the same coura II he was elected Mayor
he WOuld prOmise a treat deal. buf give not,,-