Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-15

this district met at the corner or Pennsylvania
avenue and I'd street, 70 eeleet Aye delegates 70
Carusrs Hall sn the 2lst inst. j. r. Brown was
called to the chair. and Samuel Il. Dougi>es
elected sss.ssasry Tss to.s,.1s
convention: & A. Waters, j. r. Bro wn, 8. ID
Castleman, Jpo. b. Turton, Bernard Kilnartin,
Michael Donohue, Daniel Ninhins, and r.
shifted in the choice OF Messrs. Waters, XII
martin, Linkins, Hsggerty, and Douohue and
hey we're instructed to vote for X. T. Merrick
for delegate to Congress.
eIxrB DISTRICT.
The democratic and conservative voters OF
this District met at Green's Hall, on Pennsylva-
tlngly was called to the chair, and Edmund
Hanly chosen secretary. The meeting proceed
60 TO elect delegates TO the nominating conven-
ton and A. A. Wilson, Edward Aanly, Chas.
chosen. A resolution " as adopted pledging sup
port to the nominee of the party for Congress.
and naming Hon. Richard +. Merrick Is their
first choice.
eEvENTH DISTRICT.
"A meeting OF the democratic and conservative
electors of this district was held at Days all
corner OF l. street and Vermont avenue, Sam'l
E. Drury, Esq, in the chair, and Oliver ID ufour
secretary. The following gentlemen we're elect.
ed as delegates to the general convention to
nominate a candidate fer delegate in Congress /:
Edw q Cochran, Bartholomew 0'Leary.
EiSBTB DISTRICT.
The democratic and conservative voters of
TINS district met at German Hall, on eth street,
between and streets, Mr.. Il. Downing in
the chair, and B. F. Bigeiow secretary. The
following were elected delegates to the MONT.
Humphrey, b. W. Birch, Thomas Stone, and
Il: Downing. A campaign committee consisting
of W. j. Miller, X. T. Humphrey, Thomas
s'ene, william ma, Chambers, and Vincent Burch
I rssts in the approaching campaign. Mr.
Joseph Weyrich was elected treasurer. reso-
luton was adopted expressing their preference
for Hon. X. Il. Merrick as delegate TO Congress
and ins'ructipg the delegates to vote for him in
convention.
NINTH DISTRICT.
The democratic and conservative voters met
al German Hall, 18th street, above F. Colonel
James q. Berret was chosen chairman, and Mr..
o. u. L0veloy secretary: Col. Berret, Messrs
and George Thomas Stewart were chosen dele
gates to the nominating convention, and Dr. A
y. +. Garnett and Mr. b. q. LovejOy alternates
adopted, declaring 'unaltersble opposition to
the mixture OF the races in our public schools
and further, that We will support no one for
nomination or election to the Legislature who
fails to place himself Internationally on that
platform" Mr.. Barker moved to Organize a
democratic club for the Ninth district; which
was agreed TO, and Mr.. Eugene Carnsi was
chosen president, Mr.. b. G. Loyeioy secretarv
and Mr.. l.. +. Clark treasurer.
TENTH DISTRICT.
The meeting of the democrats and conserya-
Hail. Mr. John F. Ennis was called to the
chair, and Mr.. w. j. Miller chosen secretary
The following were elected as delegat to the
convention to nominate delegate to Congress:
lhomas Z. wilson, John +. Ennis, George W.
Bauer, Ferdinand Butler, and Jshn Travers
Inc Delegation was unanimously instructed to
cast their votes for Richard T. Merrick for del
egate.
RLBvKNTH DISTRICT.
The democrats and conservatives of the
Eleventh district met at Potomac Hail, which
meeting 10 order and on his motion DR.. Charles
Allen was elected 10 preside and Edward Ham
mtr,ley was chosen secretary. The meeting then
ting eonyeut,on:M.Is We EaTtin 70 tne na nOmns.
ley, George White, Edward III. Nav and H. F.
Leach. resolution instructing the delegates
10 vote i0r X: L. Merrick for delegate to Cen
gress was latter lengthy debate which was
participated in by many presently laid on the
table. The following WAS then offered and
adopted unanimously; Whereas one voting
precinct Is not sufficient for each district and
the time tor the registry OF voters is not suffi-
Gent. therefore, ReSolred, That the Governor
and Judges Of the Supreme Court be, and are
hereby, respectfully requested to proyide two
V0Ing precincts in each district. and the Board
OF Registration is hereby respectfully requesfed
TO give at least one day in each district With
snhcient time not fixed for the general registra-
tiOn.'
TWELFTH DISTRICT.
democratic and conservative meeting OF the
'0ieTs OF this district was held at Coembs' Hall,
b. Robinson, VIM. Orme, Esq, was called TO the
chair, and Mr.. Edward Simpson was chosen
secretary; Judge Moore took the floor, and
impressed urOn the meeting the importance of
selecting true sri faithful men, and especisIiy
the delegate Il his Territory in Con-
gress. III, rat man, in his opinion, was
Richard T. Ntrr'ck. tGreat applause. Mr.
Henry l.! les spoke of Richard Wallach, paving
a handsome tribute TO his character. ,Jud se
Moore moved that tellers be appointed to test
the sense OF the Meeting as to who should be tie
Ballots were used, and the result was an
Dounced-6. for Merrick; none for walach.
MIR. WeedeB moved that the char appoint five
delegates to the nominating convention; which
was lost. "A motion TO elect BY ballot was then
adopted, and the meeting then proceeded to
vote. Messrs j. G.. COOmes, NJ. B, Latimer g.
w. Drew, Il. W liner, and j. W. Moore were
declared unanimously elected delegates to the.
nominating convention. A club was then organ
lied, with Columbus Ale Wander, ESQ, as uTe.i
dent, and WIN. Dickson, Esq, a. vice presi-
dent, to meet every Monday night during the
campaign.
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.
Democratic and conservative voters of this
district met at Union League Hall, Zephanixh
J0nes chairman and Col. Lem. Towers sscrs-
iary. The following delegates were elected 10
the nominating convention :-Zephaniah .yOnes,
q. Bartlett, w. r. Bell, A. b. Wolfe and w.
b. Downing. The nominations were declared
unanimous. A resolution was adopted that the
delegates from tho Thirteenth district be IN
suucted to cast then votes fer Richard L. Mer-
TICK 10 CdDuuAt0 IOf OeleK4te 10 Congress. A
motion was adopted that the election OF dele
gate to the lower house Of Assembly be post
poned till the first Tuesday in April; and the
meeting adjourned with three cheers for Mer-
rick.
FoURTRKNTH DISTRICT.
The democrats and cOnserv atives of this dis
tricts asse mbled At the German school building
on street, between 9th and It'll. Mr.. X. W.
Fenwiek called the meeting to order, and Mr.
T. Z. Lewis Was chosen president, aud Mr.
Henry, Ebbs, secretary. The following were
elected delegates to the general convention: K.
W. Fenwick, X. ii. Williams, Joseph Prather,
George w. Eslin and Edward Humphrey Mr.
Fenwick addressed the meeting; after which il
adjourned.
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.
The democratic and conservative voters of
this district met at Wills Hall, Mr.. Root Ball
was chosen chairman, and Mr. John I. Halle ok
secretary. The following delegates to the gem
eral convention we're elected Wv. Il. Williams
+. III. Dubant, w. h. Clagett, ". W. Kirby,
and j. b. Williams.
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
The meeting in this district was held at
Clarks Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue, between
AZ and 9th streets. K. +. White, EsI., was
elected president, and Richard 8. Smith secre-
tary- On the count OF the ballots ft was ascer.
tanned that the following gentlemen were
elected delegates to the nominating convention:
VIM. y. Fendall, +. +. White, X. H. Lsskey
Chas. Mades, P. y. Boyle. A resolution was
agreed to, organizing the meeting into demo-
cratic and conservative club for the district
pending the present campaign, and the follOw-
ing permanent officers we're chosen s.. p
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