Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-04-07
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
rhe ffrst and Seventh Districts
AFous&A


Immense Meeting at Cni0ntOwn.
A meeting of the republicans of the First dis
tTict was called at Cnioatown at the southern
navy yard bridge last eyening-the first grand
rally OF the season-and the result must have
sstonished even the most sanguine republicans
There were present about three thousand peo-
pie including the Potomac Tnvincibles 800
strong, and delegation Of 80 from the Seven
teenth district besides visitors from other dis
tricts. Doctor W. g. Green presided, and after
Anew airs by the band
GENERAL N. p. CHAPMAN
was introduced, and it was some moments be-
fore he could commence his address on account
OF the continued applause. He said ne was so
overwhelmed at such a large demonstration
that he could hardly collect his thoughts. 1t
reminded him OF the contest of 1850 wnen he
carried torch for Abraham Lincoln the frst
republican President We have ever had The
torch was laid down and the musket taken no
toT defence OF the nation and its capital. His
repubhcanism was too well known to need any
parade before the public. He paid glorious
tribute TO
THE WORTH OF GOVERNOR COOKE,
as gentleman and a republican, and sx-
planned that the President had appointed Gov.
Cooke and himself without solicitation. Their
appointments could not be objected 10 on the
ground OF bad selection, "a the bitterest demo-
Gauc paper In this city now oppos ng them
Vas loud in their praise when first appointed,
after these appointments were made Governor
Cooke attended convention and expressed
some opinion on the necessity of giving educa-
ton TO all child rem, irrespective OF color. The
secretary made some remarks, but said NOTHING
about mixed schools. The democratic party
met and passed resolutions declaring against
mixed schools, and distorted the words Of the
Governor into meaning he did not express
Did any one deny that all the recent tmprove-
ments in the District Of Columbia have been
the result OF republican successes? And as TO
the democracy being the friend of the colored
man, just look at their nominating conyen-
ton. There was not colored man in it, and he
doubted If they would have been allowed there
either. As TO Mr.. Merrick's chargeof
CARPET BAGeIsN.
MIR. Merrick and himselfca to this CITY at the
same time, 1865. For his part he recognized no
proscriptive measures, but was in favor OF hay
ing man in Congress who would be the hest
champion OF the interests Of the District, am
That man, as blind man could see, would be
none other than republican.
TIE PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENT OF rHR
Sepended on having republican. He then re-
ierIed 10 the great benefit ths republican party
had done the country in constructing a highway
and held that 1t was for the benefit of the District
70 seLd to Congress o representative in harmony
with the Administration and the republican
party. Mr: Merrick had promised, II elected, to
secure the favors Of the democrats In Congress,
and lett 70 Governor Cooke to 60 the same by
the republicans. Governor Cooke lad no bust.
uess to 60 to Congress for such Q purpose-he
bad sufficient to 90 without that. It would not
DO to send man to Congress who had defiance
on his lips; who had said that the laws passed
were illegal and void.
The question of mixed schools had been thrust
at him by Mr.. Merrick. No; by Dir. Msrrick,
mated him. 1t has been styled
"MRRRICK's BABY"
and well IL might be, for he had nobody to
suckle IT, and was trying to drag him Gen. c.
INTO employment as wet nurse, a position
which he respectfully declined. 'Tis nothing
but
A DEMOCRATIC DODGE
n n intG ha
Of no Importance, and will settle itself and is
not now really an issue. Ii Mr.. Merrick was
elected he would secure patronage for the
Cooke, between whom the best of harmony
should exist. Elect a republican to Congress-
and he will be able to secure more readily an
preparations from Congress for the beautifyinp
and adorning OF the city, and can repud.ate the
charges that the republican party of this Dis
trict were opposed TO the working classes The
General here closed amid tremendous cheering;
in fact he was interrupted all through his re.
marks by the most enthusiastic applause
Dr.. George W. Fisher offered resolution
RATIFYIEG THE NOMINATION
OF Gen. Chapman for Congress by the republi-
Brown as delegate to the lower House. and also
approving of Mr.: Frederick Douglass as Secre-
tsry OF the District, to succeed Gen. Chipman;
which was unanimously adopted, AID
FREDERICK DOUGLAS
being called for, he came forward, and after
urging his friends. especially those OF his own
zone humorous remarks, keeping the assem-
olage in wonderfully good humor for about a
quarter of an hour. Gen. X. ID. Mussey Hon.
Joshua Prince, of Massachusetts, and DIR. q.
W. Fisher made each a few remarks in adyo-
,acy OF Gen. Chapman, and the meeting ad-
our ned with three rousing cheers tor their cam
fidate.
Re publican Demonstration I'm Soutb
A call of the ksSshI'c.S ON ., g..
teenth District, inviting the voters of that dis
lrict to attend the unfurling of q Cook and
ChiPman nag at the corner OF 9Th street and
tSs large asembase
ne nag, about 20 feet in length, with the in
scription General n. p. Chipman, in large
block letters, was run up to masthead about 6
crowd present, and Mr.. Thomas Thomson
stepped forward and introduced
GENERAL CHAPMAN,
s ssid ne was not prepared to make lengthy
where he was expected to give his views more at
length on the Issues now before the people OF
the District. He could not resist the temptation,
however, TO see
TIE FIRST CAMPAIGN FLAG
raised IN this city during this canvass. He said
II the past and present were compared, they
could comprehend both the good results
achieved by the great republican party. A few
years ago and such q demonstration as the
present one would have been an impossibility,
md an here should be thankful for this change.
on may go to your churches, your schools, your
political gatherings and take part with your citi-
zens In common, and all on an equality before
the laws For these blessings we are indebted
TO the republican party. 1Voices.-"Thats
SOL We all have great cause to congratulate
ourselves, and press onward with renewed
energy Tor the continued success Of this party
which has worked out such beneficient results.
Many
PERSONAL AND BITTER THINGS
had been said by our opponents already in this
canvass about the standard bearer OF our party,
but for himself he had nothing to be ASH med OF
In his past course in this city. The gentleman
opposed to him, whose ability no one or US can
deny, Is gentleman Of honor, but there are
grave doubts In the minds ofour people whether
with all bis ability he can represent the people
OF this District, being q professed democrat.
4 he democratic party of this city has forced
the party issues In this canvass, and he thought
the people now have a right to say that the
ofnces should all be entrusted to the republi-
cans, who have done so much for the CITY. He
the speaker) had great respect for his competi-
tor, but he doubted the propriety Of sending a
man of his politics to Congress. He desired to
avoid all personal attacks in this canvass and
would not, unless forced to do 30, make apy
personal allusien, but, If attacked, would give
qHid pro quo. He wished the people of this city
TO know that the District OF Columbia Is
NOT OWNED By FEW WEALTHY DEMOCRATS
Since 1850 upwards Of 50 900 caYpet-baggers had
arrived here, and he (the speaker) was one of
them. Laughter and applause.l These old
citizens had prejudice against them and the
colored people, but let them show, by a faith