Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-07

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in the notice calling the meetings. There will
probably be, as there ought to be- full assem-
bages of the voters
PoLITcAL MEETING.-Ou the occasion of
the weekly meeting Of the Greeley aud Brown
Club, and in response to the announcement
that Major S. j. e. Moore of Clarke comfy,
would address the citizens, the Assembly
Room was crowded last night
At eight clock, the meeting was called to
order by the President of the club, MIR. Lewis
Mckenzie, when, on motion of COL NJ d.
Ball, the club proceeded to the transaction of
the business before it, and Mr.. Hugh Latham
explained the non-acton of the Executive
Committee, and stated that he thought it
would be better to delay more active proceed
ings until after the 18th, when the Congress
sional nomination having been made, he prom
ised, on behalf Of the committee, u greater de-
gree of energy and activity.
Some routine business having been transact
ed, and several new members added to the
club, Mr. Mckenzie Introduced to the audience
Major NJ core, who proceeded to deliver an
excellent speech OF about an hourin length He
alluded to the business relations existing in
former years between his section OF country
and this city, when the trade was carried on
by mcaus of wagons but which trade had been
since diverted, IN consequence of the construc-
ton of the Baltimore and Ohio RAILROAD and
its branch to Winchester lie was in hopes
however, that through the agency of the Wash
ington and Ohio Railroad, the progress of
which was so auxiousy watched by the people
of all OF his section, and whose President de-
served so much at the hauds Of the people, for
his energy and determination: that this trade
would soon again be attracted TO Alexandria,
its natural outlet and i'll whose prosperity every
true Firglnlan was interested. The speaker
then very happily illustrated that however
bright might be the prospects of our material
prosperity, without freedom to fully enjoy it,aud
proper aud Just administration OF the govern
ment under which we live, it awaited nothing
review, thoroughly and ably, the acts and
designs Of the present al administration, clearly
showing its corrupting and runous tendency
and the ultimate leading to Capitalization aud
deSputiSm it the leaders of the dominant
faction are permitted to hold sway of the
destinles OF the country; and urged the neccs-
slty OF change and a reform. He con-
Guided his speech with an Illustration of the
position of those who declined to take part in
the present contest, hkeniug them to the man
who, during the war. was first on one side and
then on the other and who finally acknowledge
ed, when corncred, that he was nothing and
ID little Of that.
At the conclusion Of Major Ms address,
which was frequently applauded, and just as
DIR. j. {. Hill was preparing to speak
Mr. Mckenzie rose aud stated that while he
was glad TO welcome his friend Major Moore,
and had listened to him with pleasure, and
while he would be pleased to hear from him or
any other gentleman on proper occasions, ye,
he did not think that the course of argument
pursued was calculated to produce harmony
hut RI ,b,
present movement; and that it was also appar-
ent, to him, at least, that the club, which had
been organized for the purpose of advancing
the cause Of Greeley and Brown in the Presi-
dental contest-and for that alone, was being
used by Congressional aspirauts TOR to AR their
vocabularies aud to advance their own ends. For
his part and as the presiding officer OF the club,
he thought there had been enough OF this, and
that In future, when these candidates wanted
to give expression to their views they should
choose their own place and time and not take
advantage Of the meetings Of the club for that
purpose.
Dir. HILL with some excitement, demanded
that his name should be stricken FROM the list
of members of the club.
Mr.. Mckenzie said that there was no neccs-
sity for that He had meant no disreSpect to
DR.. Hill, but his remarks were intended for all
Congressional candidates, who seemed to have
tnClr own SUCCESS more Ill heart tlidll lnil lT
which the club was orgauizcd-the election Of
Greeley and Brown.
DR.. Hill said that he had been invited to
speak at this meeting.
Mr.. Mckenzie said the gentleman was mis-
taken. He had announced himself that he
would speak, but he had no Invitation from
him or any other member Of the club that he
was aware of.
DIR. Hill, in further explanation, said that he
had, two years ago, been the first to lnaugurate
the movement which had called into existence
the club, and that he had fought continuously
for its success, and intended to do so still, but
that as he did not feel very we'll. he would de-
fer his speech until Mr.. Claughtcn's meeting,
when he would divide time with that gentle
man.
Mai. Moore explained that he had been in
vitcd to address the citizens Of Alexandria, but
not especially the Greeley and Brown club,
with the objects Of which, however, he was in
full accord. He was sorry that his remarks
did not meet with the appreciation Of the Presi-
dent of the Club, but he was in the habit OF
speaking what he thought aud saying it in his
own way.
Mr.. Mckenzie wished Maj Moore to under
stand that he lneut no reflection upon him in
the slightest manner. He was glad he had
spoken, but did not thiuk it was necessary to
be so severe upon Grant. The best way was
to engendcr spirit of harmony and not to Gre
ate more discord. The speakers should have
some regard too to the Liberal Republicans who
were no SO earnestly at work in the cause.
Mr.. Y. Howe Peyton said that he thought it
necessary to pour oil GU the troubled waters.
Mr.. Mckenzie-Oh never mind the waters,
they re all right.
Mr.. Pcyton accorded with the President that
the club should not be used by candidates for
their purposes, but thought that because gen
tleman was candidate for Congress it was no
reason why he should not speak at the meet
iugs of the club He hoped DR.. Hill would
proceed with his speech
A motion was made to adjourn, but before it
was put an invitation was extended to Maj. /.
Il. Hill, of Culpeper, who was present to adj