Evening star., 1870-01-14


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A meeting Of the officers Of the "a. Grant
Boys in Blue was held At Union League Hall
last evening, A. Grant presiding, and A. &. Par
ker secretary. Chaplain Green opened the
meeting with prayer.
the stand, and on being introduced said that he
would promise some time during the winter to
deliver an address on the struggle through
which the country had passed. He was glad 70
see so many present, and to learn that they were
standing true to the principles for which they
had fought. He had been told that the Repub-
hcan party would be beaten at the next cleo
tiOn, because OF their want OF ideas, but they
would be willing to try it on their record. They
had done more than any other class of men in this
or any country, as could be seen by comparing
the state of things which existed in this city ten
years ago with that existing now. Then he (the
speaker) was pointed at q - Abolitionist,
and the colored man could not remain out after
ten O'Clock. Now We had a large majority in
Congress in favor of liberty, and in the White
House there was man committed to the cause.
lApplause.] This state of things was the work
Constitution of the United States will have the
Fifteenth Amendment engrafted on it, nOtwth-
standing that the State Of New York (Which,
by the way, on a fair vote wonld poll Republi-
can majority, had attempted TO withdraw its
assent, which could not be done. 1t was neces-
saIy that the people should be educated and the
laborng man protected. The great curse of the
country, especially to the working men, was
whisky drinking, and if he could see every col
ored man and woman stand up and throw the
bottle aside, he would have more hope in them
the money they would otherwise spend I'm drink
to educate themselves and improve their cOndi-
tion. He wanted to see the capital prosperous,
and he wanted to see them in good homes, with
good schools. and as they now had the fullest
liberty they could DO as much for themselves as
any other class.
would not advocate the bill ldisenfranchising the
people of this District.
Mr.. Wilson replied that he had struggled too
long for giving the people the right OF suffrage
lApplause.l He was in favor of self-govern-
ment, and the colored men had now the right to
exercise the elective franchise, and take part in
the government. He did not propose because
they had that right, that he would gratify few
aristocrats by voting for that measure. Zap
plause.] In conclusion, he said that they were
the peers of the richest men in the land, and
urged that they should improve their condition
and show to their enemies that they are worthy
OF the rights they enjoy. lAPPlause.l
Mr.. Hatton moved a vote OF thanks to Senator
Wilson; carried unanimously.
Mr.. Jacob III. Crossman said that the Senator
mad told them what he did ten years ago. Thirty
years ago he (Mr. Wilson) was hoOted at i'm the
streets of Boston, when the Whig party attempt-
ed to buy him; but there was not money enough
there to buy him. He had ventured to appeal
to the Senator in behalf OF liberty, to prevent
the great wrong of taking away the right Of suf
frage being done, knowing from his past history
where he stood.
Mr.. Hatton was next called on. and addressed
the meeting, saying that he knew some of those
advocating the proposed disfranchisement of the
citizens of the District, whose days are num-
bered, and among them was a colored man who
had charged that suffrage was a failure here.
Congress, and the people throughout the coun-
try, should know that free suffrage is not a fail
ure, and that the people had the right if one
ONCE holder proved recreant to put another Re-
publican in Office. He was charged with being
a disappointed Office seeker, and he was, be-
cause he believed that "tO the victors belong the
spOils." 1t had been said that he had gone over
TO the Democratic party, but he wished it under
stood that was as much an impossiblity with
him with any black man. He was deter
mined, however, to defeat the nomination of a
certain man in power, and would not go in
twO-faced way about it, as one he had heard
of Who is now cringing around Sayles j. Bowen,
and yet says that he will secretly work against
him in the Convention. [Voices.-"Name him"
'Green?''l He would be square, and would do
all in his power to land Sayles j. Bowen on ii
street, between 9th and Tth streets, where he
should have staid. Mr.. Bowen was opposed to
him (fatton) because he fought him ON princi-
me who went To a theatre to make an issue and
then sold themselves to the proprictors for $500
S166 piece-he was not for sale, and God for
bid that he ever should be- If Mr.. Bowen is re-
elected in three months there will be no money
to pay any one. They knew that streets had been
improved-Boundary street for iustance-and
men had been placed at work, but had they
been paid? If he had joined the ring he woul;I
be thought more OF BY certain parties, but he
had seen tOofmuch dishonesty among some of
those in the ring. and he wouldsay, without fear
OF successful contradiction, that there a
moving gallery of pictures abOut the City Hall
which would disgrace the rOgue's gallery of New
York. lApplause.l
the meeting, saying that he had been acquitted
on the charges preferred against him (Grant) as
leader OF the Boys in Blue. lie had shown that
he had paid out over & 900, and a like sum he
had expended, but not charged to the organiza-
ton. He charged that il was Mayor Bowen and
William Cook who were attempting to break up
and dams Who is ohn n 'fSn se NSt NSamsp nn
the same man who broke up the party in
Georgetown. He was a weak tool in wicked
mems hands. Who is Mr.. Williams? A man
who has never paid a dollar into the Boys in
Blue. He voted for secession in Virginia,
and not only voted for that cause, but
strove with his hands to break down the
Notifications. around Richmond, and super
intended the fitting up of Libby Prison
Mr. Mott is writing for Cook and Bowen. Who is
he? He has never been known as a Republican,
and had supported johnson until he found that
il was policy to leave him. Mott had never con-
tributed a dollar to the Boys in Blue nor had
any of the men who attempted to dismiss him
(Grant). He challenged the closest inspection
of his books, and every dollar was accounted Tor.
Mr.. A. Watson said that Mayor Bowen mad,
great Pretences, and before his election had
He charged that Mayor Bowen had not attended
To his duties, and had he used any efforts at the
last ession Of Congress the bill to pave Penn
sylvania avenue with wood would have been
passed, and thus $500 900 worth Of work done,
and the labOring classes benefited. He had
however, procured the passage of one bill, and
that one abridged the rights of the people-the
bill repeating the act for the election of corpo-
fStion officers by joint convention of the Coun-
cils. Mr.. Watson harped again on the canal
and charged that Mayor Bowen, having failed
to carry out laws for the improvement of the
canal and TO pave the streets was responsible
for the project to remove the capital
Mr., Hattep offered A resolution. which was
adopted, hsling with joy the fact that a large
number OF the citizens Of the CITY have deter
mined to throw OF the yoke of oppressca that
is now upon US, and pledging themselves to at
tend the meeting to be held for said purpose
Mr.. kenney spoke against the proposed re-
peal of the charter, as an anti Republican meas
ure; after which the meeting adjourned.
TRANSFERS OF REAL EsTATE.-The following
transfers Of real estate have been filed In Office
Of Recorder of Deeds:
January 10.-R. ii. Laskey. trustee, to George
Wilmer. part 2, square 679, 81 lbs; same, to G.
MUIR, lot "A, square 5i3, $50; II. 5. Main, to s.
Beuth, part 81 square Dog, 81 500; A. T. Brad
ley, trustee, TO X. b. ClOkey, part 6. square 2sS,
SS.ei5; i A. Carter ct al, to VI. O'Brien, part f.
square s55. s5s5.S; James johnson ct al to
Augustus Glasgow, County, 81 $50; +. j.
Fisher, trustee, TO Henry Jarvis, sub Is, square
Isl; w. +. Mattingley, trustee, to E. C. CARING
ton, Is, square 7S; Moses Kelly to RS. PARK.
sub 10. square 623, 81 900.
January 11.-W. b. Todd to John A. Smith
sub. %, q, and "A, square 1O3S, s726; Amanda
Rarney IN G. w Itarmehle north ba1r rt -