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


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The Third Ward Political Pot stin q
Filling.
hedssembting Of tie Friday Night Meetings.
Lirsiy Discussion.
The Third Ward Republican Club, which ad-
journed on Friday night in some confusion
while the vote for President was In progress, at
Wisewel Barracks. reassemblcd in a room at
the barracks, at the corner of It'll and streets
at noon to-day. The room was opened q few
minutes after ~ O'Clock, and very soon the hall
was crowded to overlooking, there being in the
crowd, as at the previous meeting, number of
persons from other wards. Mr.. X. j. Beall
called the club to order, and Mr.. w. +. Mott
read the proceedings Of the last meeting. The
Snaif stated that the business in order was the
Mr.. A. w. Russell asked to make an explaua.
ton, and the Chair put the question as to
Whether ne should be allowed to proceed, and is
MIR. Russell said that he had been charge ,
with having opposed placing colored men in
once, and report bad been cited which was
made by committee Of which he (Mr RI was
a member in the campaign OF 1865. He read
from the report in question a clause
setting forth that Mr.. w. A: Cook had presented
an opinion that the eligibility of colored men to
once was unsettled, and it was, in consequence
or that opinion, the speaker said that the report
in question was made. He read this to set him
self right. He would say also that on Saturday
last the Commissioner OF the Third Ward and
bis stool-pigeons, had promised to give All who
voted for Beall, and against Russell, work. He
had consented to the use of his name with re-
luctance, and he was in the hands OF the voters
of the ward. 80
Mr.. Beall said that he would not hold the DO
sluon, and as objection had been made by some
parties he would withdraw his name and ASK
his friends to vote for John Thomas johnson
Cries Of RUSSELL" johnson" an vote for
Johnson" &C., and considerable commotioul
Mr.. Freemon finally got the floor, and stated
that he acknowledged but one club in the ward
and in view of the present condition of affairs
ne moved that the whole matter be referred to
the Executive Committee and the meeting adj
journ. lFoices.-"No." EYES," and COMING
tiOn.l
Mr.. Coon said that Mr.. Cook had ATTEMPTED
to buy him over.
Mr.. Cook, who, after some cenfus;on- suc-
ceeded i'm getting the floor, said he would like to
ask MIR, Coon some Questions, and inn uired when
he had attempted to buy himP
Mr.. Coon.-"On Thursday night"
Mr.. CoOk.-"Where 2"
Mr.. COon.-"At your office"
Dir. Cook-'sWho was present ?''
Mr.. COOn.-''Mr. Beall."
attempt?r
Mr.. Beall.-ssYou did not"
Mr.. Cook.-"Neither Mr.. Cook nor Mr.. Beall
is honest. l say that he did make an offer"
Mr.. Cook-siwell that little matter is laid
flat" Ia vOice-''O yes; very flat."l [Another
yoice.E"How about that 5000 OF Mr.. McClel-
Nj Cool resumino saia tbat thu ,,o.,;,o ,,.s
called as meeting of the Third Ward Repub-
lican Club, and he saw in the room men from
other wards. Cat this point there was some
Chair called the meeting to Order.)
Mr.. Cook continued, saying that he had re-
quested the police to be detailed, anticipating
requested an officer to come forward. He would
say that no action pressed on by parties from
other wards would be binding on this ward. IA
yoiee.-..Why didn't you make such statement
last year," How about Uniont0wn?"I
Mr.. Cook, resuming, said that MIR. Russell
made a report on the question of nominating
John f. Cook-against such nomination.
Mr.. Cook said that although he stated that the
question was unsettled at that time, he did not
say that colored man should not be put for
Mr.. Boston obtained the floor, but gave way
to Mr.. Russell, who moved that they proceed to
the election, which was carried. This vote was
subsequently recOnsidered.
Mr.. johnson addressed the meeting urging
that the chickering's cease, and asked IL those
those what So SSel be 4
could not affiliate with Miller, could not trust
Cleary, and as for Tom Lewis they all knew him.
Mr.. Coon essayed to reply; but amid the con-
fusion the words 1--WE are all working for the
only heard.
Mr.. johnson said that he did not wish it UNI
deTstOod that he was Bowen man, or an anti
Bowen man; he would support whoever was
nominated.
Mr.. $. X. Bond made motion that those
voting pass through into an adjoining room.
During the canvass the Secretary kept the
talley, and the tellers (Messrs. Brown and
1homas) allowed the voters to pass singly only
through the door; but it was not long before Mr..
Beall took a position at the table, and ques-
toned a number of those offering to vote ask
ing that certain voters be refused
The tellers reported 163 for johnson and Sc
for Russell.
Mr.. johnson was then introduced and ad-
dressed the club, urging harmony. He denied
that he mad sworn allegiance to Mayor Bowen
or any other man. although he had known Mr..
Bowen to make his mouse the asylum for fugi-
tive slaves. When they lose Mayor Bowen
they would lose one of their best friends
Mayor Bowen had given them free schools
placed colored men on the police, and was a
firm and true friend of the cOlOred men. He
concluded by returning thanks for the honor
conferred on him, and urged if any had griev-
ances to settle that they would do it i'm the club
He nominated Mr.. X. j. Beall for first Vice
President, and he was elected.
for second Vice President, and he was elected.
Mr.. Enoch Edmonston was nominated secre-
tary. and after being endorsed by Messrs. Beall
and Bond he was elected.
Mr.. Cook nominated James Coleman as
treasurer, and several other names were pro-
posed. -E.
Mr.. Freeman said that the nominations had
come from one corner, and he did not like it to
appear that the meeting was governed by Cook
and Go. He would not object to Mr.. Coleman
however. Mr.. Coleman was elected.
r.. moved he inf
the executive committee.
Mr.. Freeman said they should elect as here
tOfOre.
Mr.. Beall said they wished to keep out traitors,
and he referred to the fact that John &. Ciary
had proved traitor last year.
MIR. Cook said he never had confidence in
Clary, but had in johnson.
The Chair was authorized to appoint the COM
mittee. - F- y " =
Mr.. johnson said that there was not money
enough in the country to bride him, and again
urged harmony.
The meeting at go adjourned. ~ rt
THIRD WARD PoLITIos-Aeeting of "Reform
Republicans. A called meeting OF the Third
Ward "Keform Republican Association" was
held at Wills Hall. Saturday avepiuo. Mr. A