Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-22
LOCAL NEWS.

was held last night at the usua! place. corner
of Alfred and Princess streets.
The meeting was not called to order at the APP
pointed hour (halt-past scven) in consequence of
the absence OF the Secretary, John T. Cooke.
AtSi o'clock, II being apparent to all that the
Secretary would not be present, it was suggested
that the club proceed to business, and that an
other person be elected in place Of Mr. Cooke
The President, Thomas j. Edelin,, accordingly
called the meeting to order, and stated that a
Secretary must be elected
\ member nominated Colonel Mallam for the
position saying that Cooke could find time to
attend everything else but the ward meetings.
and should therefore give way to a more spirit
vl Republican.
VIM D. Massey eulogized Col. NJ, saying he
had served on General Burnside's staff at his
own expense, had been 8 gallant soldier. and
WAS i'll every way qualified.
Jos. Cotton said that Us Cooke did not mani
fest much interest in the cause by being among
the faithful when the meetings were called he
should leave the party.
Geo. Douglass defended Cooke, saying he had
only missed u few meeting nights, and hoped no
h..sty action would be taken; but
Mr.. Massey thought it no more than right that
- new Secretary should be elected, rs Cooke, in
Ahsenting himself from the meetings, had treated
the club with disrespect.
Geo. Douglass again spoke in favor Of Cooke,
rriterating what he had reviously said.
Samuel Heflebower thought that ii members
to be dropped fer non-attendance, Mr..
Cooke would not be the only one to 'go by the
BOARD"
\ vote was then taken, which resulted in the
defeat of Colonel Mallam, he receiving only
three votes.
1t was moved that COL NJ. be appointed Sec
rotary pro tenn, which WAS carried.
The chair said the next business WAS the elcc-
ton of delegates to a Senatorial Convention.
y motion that the chair appoint said delegates
WAS lost.
Mr.. Massey then arose and nominated several
persons, When
Geo. Douglass. How many is the gentleman
allowed to nominate before he takes his seat p
Laughter.
Jos Cotton being nominated, peremp torily
declined, avowing he would be free man, and
not the 'fang-doodlo' of any clique
r. +. White was also nominated, when
jas II. Burnett asked if the nominee WAS II
registered voter of the ward.
White explained, saying he had resided in that
ward since March lSt and intended registering.
This did not to satisfy Burnett, who still
maintained that White was lsut bona hde voter
al the Third Ward.
JOS Cotton moved that II bsllot be taken on
the nominees, as in selecting them viva voce he
had noticed that tho first named We're invariably
elected. IIo knew OF their rascnlity.
h. +. White said Cotton had not told the truth
in regard to the first named being always elect
cl Ms II" knew Of cases exactly the reverse. In
ii,,.t Cultons theory WAS not good one.
Cntum Probably not with such characters rs
You.
Hannibal King said the reason Cotton WAS in
favor OF voting by ballot WAS BECAUSE he knew
some of the culorod members were unable To
write, which Cotton denied.
At this period tho lamp on the Presidents
table WAS upset.
CutonS motion was lost, and Messrs Hanni-
bal King, Samuel .Hclebower, f. +. White,
W. d. Massey, John Folds, Isaiah Fisher, Col
Maun,, r. j. Edelin, and - Jackson, elected
delegates.
Calls were then made for Colonel Daniel f.
Dulany, but upon search bong made around
the room it was found that that gentleman,
though present ut the opening, had taken his de-
parturo.
A motion was made that the Court House be
fixed upon us the pace and the 9th Of October rs
the time for holding tho convention.
4 member stated that tho Conservative Com
vuntion would meet at tho same time and place.
Samuel Hetflebowcr thought that made no
difference; but
w. d. Massey WAS Of the opposite opinion If
the Republicans undertook to meet at tho same
time and place with the Conservatives, the Re
publicans might be left out in the cold. Mr.. II.
Il Co would probably DO allowed to meet under
the trees in front of the Court House.
The 1ltE proXimo was then substituted.
Mr. IIntfebowcr said the last convention had
been troubled with outsiders.
j. #. Burnett moved that the meeting adjourn.
John \. Seaton undertook to make state
mcnt; but
dos Cotton was opposed to outsiders speaking.
A motion was made that Scaton BIZ allowed to
proceed, which was carried, Cotton voting no
Mr. Hetilebower said he beloved he would go.
MIR. Massey. Well, don't stand on the order
Of going, but 60 forthwith.
The chair Tho meeting is now ready to adj
j"urn.
scy arose and said thOre should be u Republican,
lunss meeting at Liberty Hall Speakers could
easily be obtained, and it only required some
lnuuoy for hall rent, &c. The Conservative par
" said il required strenuous exerton to save the
State, but God help the savingl 1t seemed to DO
the State from Radical rule. Would his Con-
sentative friends tell him who had ruined the
State. Was it the Republican party. He then
went on to say that the Conservatives held mass
meetings, had county superintendent. &c, ana
asked if it did not behoove Republicans to man
fest the Same activity One party had to sue
coed, but ut the same timo if his party lost, ITS
members would still retain their equality rs
men. He could not deny but that there were
gentlemen in the other party, butwhen acolored
when he voted the Republican ticket he was de-
nounccd He had travelled a great deal in the
South, and had noticed that tho farther he went
in that direction the greater WAS the repugnance
~ the l4th amendment. lie concluded by mop
ing the Republican party would maintain its
rights &c.
Isaiah Fisher then arose. LIo WAS just from
the country, and had made great haste to be ut
the meeting. He had very little to say. as much
speaking was unnecessary, but an intelligent and
meeting with something calculated to please their
fancy, but did not deem that discreet. They had
Nh insiduous foe to fight. Tho opposite party
WAS organized, equipped and had resources at
command In this State there was great antlp-
nthv TO the amendments to the Constitution Of
the United States, and efforts were being made
to defeat them. Men who had families and
had their interests ut heart could never go with
the Conservative party: He denounced those
who would try to re-cstablish slavery, and said
in that event Virginia. fields and valleys would
run with blood. During tho war the aristocrscy
kept their sons at y good distance in tho rear.
With tho success Of the Conservative party IN
tho South and the Democratic party at the
North the same scenes through which the coun-
try had passed during tho last ten years would
he rc-enacted He concluded by saying the Re-
publican party had y mission before it which no
hoped to SEQ accomplished.