Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-18
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Civil Rights i'm Local Politics

civil rights bill. A majority of the members OF
The genera committee and the officers OF the
district clubs we're present, together with
number OF persons from the different districts
interested in the objects of the meeting.
Nj lie Barnes, chairman OF the general CON-
nittee. called the meeting 20 order, and stated
the special object for which they had met, after
which VIM. III. Chase moved that all present be
allowed TO participate in the proceedings of thu.
meeting, which was carried. IL was resolved
that no other subject should be considered but
the civil rights bill. The following
COMMITTEE TO DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
was appointed bv the chair:-C. q. Whiting, LIST
district; j. W. HAIRY. ID; AdOlphus Hall, Sd;
Collins Cursor. 4th; Thos. Martin, 9Th; Wa.
Beckett. lth; Il r. Er>cr, sth; Dr. Lockwood,
f2tb; g. ". Boston 18th; G.. w. Renfro, lith;
w. III. Smith. -: ". ~. Slater. 18th; John r.
CostOn. eth; Allen Coffin. 18th; Isaac Childs
18th; Aaron Bradshaw, 2lst; W. T.. COwan. I'D
In reading the names OF the committee the
chairman omitted the names of the Representa-
lives from the 18th aud 2ist districts, which
prompted Sidney Herbert, of the Dist district tn
inquire with some feeling why his district had
been sighted The chairman attempted to ex-
plain. hut his explanation did not seem 10 give
satisfaction to Mr.. Herbert, who insisted that il
vas
NOT MUTUAL PROCEDURE"
Mr.. Chids, OF the committee. declined to
serve in favor OF Mr.. Atkinson. The committee
then retired.
Mr. y. G.. Orivay took the floor and related
TIRE CASE CF A COLoEED MAN
residing M Essex county, Virginia, who had
been prevented from voting at the last election
by rebel attorney. The cOlored man went to-
"A United States commissioner, who succeeded in
having the attorney bound over. A few DAYS
after the colored man went to another county,
where he was arrested on a trumpetl-up charge
cfPerjury, tried. and sentenced to one years
imprisonment in jail, and 20 pay a heavy tine.
The United States commissioner is now this
city 10 see the Attorney General, and he had no
doubt the latter would direct Governor Wells to
use every effort 10 have the colored man re-
leased on a writ OF habeas corpus.
Tie committee here returned and the chair
man, Mr.. Whiting, handed
A sEEIES OF REVOLUTIONS
20 the man OF the meeting, who read them.
They declare that the apparent disposition in
certain quarters to place the Just claims of
loyal, law abiding, and outraged people, in sub
ordination to disOyal or unrehectinp clamars
for the removal of rebel disabilities il REGARDED
with diStTust by the republicans OF tie District
OF Columbia; that they rePudiate uuwOrthyOf
American craftsmanship, and as wanting in the
eonHicnest elements OF political sagaeity, that
line of policy which fawns upon foes and ira m piles
upon friends assert that the adoption OF the
supplemental civil rights amendment il the
pltmatua OF rcpubiis an willingness to accent
amnesty. and demand The passage of the civil
rights bill; and finally resolve that a committee
party of the District in the advocacy of MT
summers amendment and matters connected
herewith. and that this mittce be instructed
10 cooperate with the central committee of col
Ofed men in their behalf
Vim. ii. Smith moved that she last resolution
be amended 50 a 20 increase the number oil The
This proposition led to a discussion which
continued Tor nearly two hours, after WHICH the
aIt Et1neEt was atsOTteu.
During The discussion solomon G. Brown in
district.
DIR. {. B. Purvis comJsted this proposition.
and said
BROWN WAS A PRETTY NAN
70 stand uP and tai OF bis great love for the re-
Pebikan party. when uie ColoTed Central Com
nlttee had tried in vain to get him to attend
their meetings.
Geo. W. Hatton thought a committee of one
would be enough, and said for God a he let that
one come from the creek
voice Why not make the committee one,
them"
Hatton.-''Well, let's white the committee
and the resolutions down 10 nothing; that's iusf
What the gentleman from over the creek would
In the course Of bis speech Hatton commented
ISDrFFKEENCE OF THE CoLoEED MEMBERS OF
TIE LEGISLATURE
m regard to the civil rights bill
JeITy kOhinsOn-''I rise to a pint Of order
Use an ignorant man; / amt none Of your intel.
hgont men. But ask de cheerman II dis meet
in is called for 10 considerable de Lerisl.fiva
Assembly or de civil rights bill. 1 caf ON de
Tesidin' officer for 'cis;ou on dis pint"
After considerable infusion, Mr.. Brown rose
TO
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
The charges made against him were scarcely
worthy II notice but might be if they came
flCm tTHs republican, and one who had been
IAN and SquaTe man, and who had stood BY
sn- iaTty nanfuily. He e1Y !ained that the rea-
son be Old moi speak -. tne Legislature While
&c civil rights bill was under Consideration.
WAS because he was OveriOyed to see white men
advocating il so earnestly.
Dr. Z. L. Cox felt il his duty to call the atten-
hon OF the Chairman TO the special object oi the
meeting.
The resolutions as amended were then adopted
after which, ON molten OF Sidney Herbert, the
committee was increased TO fifteen, including
the Chairman OF the general committee.
Jerry Robinson again took the floor and began
to speak, when he was interrupted by loud cries
for "Wm. a. Cook"
Jerr~.-"Id IL: like TO see VIM. A. Cook or
any other man talk while has de fiOOr," laugh
teri he then went on 10 complain of the RE
sidin officer" for not treating him with sufficient
respect. He had ht for his country, and was an
"Wm. A. Cook, >" and '.Dry up. Jerry,'l
Allen Coffin here arose and offered resolution
in favor OF
MIXED SCHOOLS.
VIM. ii. Chase arose TO point of order. The
school question was embraced in nv. Summers
bill, and there was no necessity for the adoption
Coffin insisted on speaking. but was eontinu-
ally interrupted by cries of = CoOk!'' William
Coffin tat the top of his voice )-'.I want to
say something on this school question:
More shouts Tor /" William A. Cook."I
floor"
At this point there vas great confusion, during
which John Z. Cook arose, and, turning to the
cOiOTcd men, earnestly appealed to them in be-
halt Of order. He begged that they wOuld
spect themselves and have nothing to 10 with
any vTangle which might occur.
Coffin again persisted in addressing the meet
ing on the school question, but was finally ehoked
OF by continual Interruptions.
The chairman announced
THE COMMITTEE
10 urge the passage OF MIR Summers bill as fol-
lows: DR.. Z. &. Cox, W. III. Chase, Henry Piper
A Coffn, ". l.. Childs, -. p. Anderson, q. ID.
Barrett, j. W. Harry, T.. s. Atkinson, w. III.
Cursor, Aaron bradshaw, and W. III. Slater.
After the reading OF the names OF the com
miItee there were further cries for william A.
Cook, but that gentleman had quietly departed
Anew minutes before In the mislst of consider
able confusion, motion made To adjourn.
The Chairman put the motion, and declared il
lest; but nevertheless everybody present left the
hall, and the Proceedings OF the evening closed.
SUIT AGAINST THE MARKET COMPLAIN
Chas. W. Hawes has by his attorney. j. r. Nc
Council, entered suit against the Washington
Market Company, complaining that on the sth
or January inst. the defendants, with force and
arms. did seize, pull down, carry away and con-
vert To their own use his hucks.er stand in the
central market, whereby ne was damaged 81 900
BY reason OF defendants pulling down said stand
ne alleges that his business was broken up and
ua, ne Was damaged by the exposure of has stock