Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-02

REPUBLICAN MEETING IN The SECOND
wGRD.-"The True Republican Club" Of
the Second ward, held q meeting last night
at Union Hall, on Fourteenth street.
d. NJ. Kelsey called the meeting to order
at eight o'clock, and made q few prollmln'
AIRY remarks.
81. Clair Burnley, chairman Of tho commit
tee, reported a constitution aud bylaws,
which, on motion, were adopted. They
provide for the usual officers, With an exc.
cutiye committee OF seven.
The preamble, settling forth the objects OF
the association, Ia a. followsi
The undersigned, the true Republicans Of
the Second ward, are firmly convinced that
the interests and principles OF liberty and
progress require strict vigilance for their
perpetuity that those elevated TO posts Of
honor and trust should represent as we'll as
defend the rights Of the people without fear,
favor, or .partiality that the poor as well
a. the rich should be respected and rewarded
according to their merits that 1t Is the duty
Of the private citizen, as we'll as the public
officer, TO seek 10 promote the moral, intol
lectual, and political welfare Of all people
regardless OF caste, color, or nationality
aud, finally, arc persuaded that to affair
these ends Il Is necessary to form perma
nent and efficient association.
Mr.. Kelsey stated that there were sos
members OF tue CluD.
On motion, the meeting proceeded t
| elect permanent officers.
| Chas. d. Fisher was chosen presidents ID
NJ. Kelsey, first vice Presidentj David Fisher
second vice presidents 81. Clair Burley, sec
rotary, John II. Brown, treasurer.
The following were chosen as executive
committee, Henry Baker, Thomas n. FOote
WIN. Rutherford, Julius Wallace, John n
Lancktou, John NJ. Brown, sr., David 7
Curry.
Mr.. Kelsey eIhorted tho members to con
duct their meetings 10 peace aud harmony
aud show their devotion 10 the Republican
and hundreds would Join them.
Charles d. Flshor, on taking tho chair
thanked the meeting for the honor they ha,
conferred upon him, and said bis motto wa
principles not mon. He had had enough o
oppression, and was determined TO throw Of
the yoke Of tyranny.
John II. Crossman being Invited to ad
dress the meeting, said although not Twin
in the ward he sympathlIed with them i
their movement. He said we Will be toll
that We have len ths. Republican party an
gone over to the CopperhcadS. He did no
propose to leave the party, but he wante
better men 10 office, aud this could not
effected In the present organizations.
The days OF this administration are nun
bered; Bowen is as good az whipped. II
will never get another ONCE by the suffrag
Of tho people. A Voice. No, neYcr.l 81
Clair hurley offered the following .resolutIo
which was adopted;
whereas we have mot and organized "a
free discussion and for the best Interests {
the Republican party In this ward, and nc
looking TO men, but believing in prineipl,
which 70 the anchor Of the great Republics
| party OF this oountTy.
| Reioiped, That the vile attempt OF those VIII
are feeding upon the corporation pap to "a
US and classify US Aa dlsofg aniIers proves col
elusiVely to our minds that they have thel
own interests At heart, and not that Of III
whole people.
Rstolred, That We pledge our support TO n
Republican party, and none other.
RsIolped further, Let the reporter put tbs
downn
On motion, the meeting adjourned To met
at the same place on Friday evening.
, At the close between 40 aud 80 gave
their names to be added to tho sos member