Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-10-02

Political Meetings Last Night.
REGULAR REPUBLICANS, boswell BOILERS
AND GRKKLRYITEs.
Local politicians are showing considerable
activity as election day approaches, and the
triangular campaign is actively prosecuted.
The following meetings were held last night:
THE SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
met at Brightwood, Mr.. b. L. Swart presiding,
and addresses were made by Messrs Joseph H.
Braoley, IT., Jacob kengla, (the nominee for
the House of Delegates,) l.. G. Hine, j. G..
Payne, b. L. Swart and others.
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION IN THE SEVENTH
DISTRICT.
The regular republicans Of the eth legislativ
district held ratification meeting last night at
the Bethel church, on NJ street. Mr.. j. H.
ence present. Col G. W. Dyer, the nominee
for the House of Delegates, was the first speaker.
he reviewed the history OF the republican and
democratic parties at some length, and urged
united action now for the success OF the candi
dates. and spoke in favor of the highest pay to
the laboring man. He next reviewed the course
services in behalf of the District; and, in con-
ciuson, urged all to cast their votes tor him on
Tuesday next. Mr.. John F. Cook, District
register, was the next speaker. He counseled
all to he true to the regular nominees, and
pledged his support to Chapman and DYER.
MessTs. n. T.. Revels Henry Pinkney, Charles
Williams, Major III. A Hall, and Il. ID. Graham
mace brief speeches: after which the meeting
adjourned
Euus1NG QUADEILATBRAL REPUBLICAN
RATIFICATION.
The republicans OF the or, 10Th, 12sh ana
18Th legislative districts held 4 r0using ratiica-
ton me- ting at the corner of New York Avenue
and 18th streets last night. The stand was
stefully ornamented with evergreens, flags,
gas jets, and transpaTencies, the latter bearing
pertinent notices and representations. The
following were the officers OF the meeting: NJ.
Frank Kelly. president; John q. Evans, Ch2s.
ii. Peters, Garry Mason, John II. Brown, and
George II. Boston, vice-presIdents, aud Isaiah
Washington. Alexander b. Burns, MarJus l.
Hook and John Hamilton, secretaries.
MIR. Kelly, on taking the chair made a few
remarks and introduced Professor Vaslon, who
SAID that thus far he has taken no part in the
political canvass, but as his heart is in the pre-
sent contest he could not resist the invitation to
address his friends. He eulogized the republic
can organization as the party which emanc-
pated four millions of slaves, and said no man
should hesitate what course to pursue in the
present national and local campaign. After a
rapid, but eloquent review of the general politi-
cal situation, the speaker adverted ts the repub-
lican candidates for the House of Delegates in
the 9Th, 10th, 18th, and 18th districts, and said
they are ably qualified to represent the people
in their local congress. and will look carefully to
the interests of their constituents. In cOnclu-
sion, he urged every one to vote for Gen. Chip
man, because he has honestly represented the
District in Congress; because he has secured for
tie District extra appropriations amounting to
nearly 5000 GOO, and because he has projects
looking TO the promotion OF the material inter
ests OF the District which he will doubtless be
IL l.
for a second term.
A letter was received from Senator Harlan,
regretting his inability to be present and ad-
dress the meeting.
MIR. Arthur Shepherd was next introduced,
and after few remarks of a general character
referred to l.. G. Hine, the democratic candidate
for Congress, as quOndam republican. When
he (the spcaAer) first knew him he was dyed
in the-wool republican. IA FOice-"And you
were good democratic Mr.. $. replied: dLet
NE stop right here to pronounce that As in
famous a lie as was ever told on any man." In
reic ring TO Nh. Boswell, the speaker expressed
the belief that he Mr.. b. would Withdraw from
the political field before Tuesday next. In
sIeaking OF the demolition OF the Northern
Liberties market, the speaker said he hal fought
III the legislative assembly against its removal,
and none had denounced its summary destruc-
ton in str cnger terms than he. He closed by
prediCtinga glorious victory ON Tuesday mex.
DR.. Alfred Thomas made a long and able
speech on national politics, after which he re-
viewed local issues, and urged every one to vote
for Gen. Chapman and the republican candi-
dates tor the legislative assembly.
Mr.. Matthew Trimble, candidate for the
House OF Delegates in the 10th district, was in
troduced and said he was connected with no
conscientously work to promote the interests
not only oil the labOring man, bat of the tax
payer. IL convinced that the present system OF
taxation is too burdensoma to the poor tax
payer he would work earnestly for the passage
OF A bill for their relief. He would support the
board OF public works in everything in which
would not allow him to follow them he would
not hesitate to oppose that body. He was
entirely untrammeled and would try to do his
duty to the people.
Mir. Henry johnson was the next speaker.
He characterized " Freddy" Boswell as a dema-
gcgue and mountebank, and ridiculed the
Idea OF any Intelligent colored man voting for
him i'll preference to a high-toned educated
gentleman like Chapman, who, during the war,
was fighting the battles of his country while
% Freddy" was sitting by his warm freside at
home. He closed with a warm tribute to Gen.
Chapman anu the local candidates tor tbs legis-
lative assembly.
Mir. John F. Cook next made a speech. and
was followed by Mr.. Michael DUFFY, the candi-
date for the House OF Delegates from the 18th
a Irregular wild Irishman." Mr.. Duffy said he
had always been a republican. His friends said
he vas not distanced at the last election, and
they would run him again. There was man
named Long running against him, but he Wylld
make him longer before he got through.
Judge George z. Fisher then came forward
and called for three cheers for the republican
party, which were given with will. He hoped
they would not divide on the candidate for Con-
eress, but stand firm to their cOlOrs and support
the regular nominee. They could not vote for
Fred. Boswell without giving half vote to
UiEe, and if he was sent to Congress he would
oppose everything in the shape of improvements,
and take away the work that is the means of
putting living into the poor mans pocket.
The meeting then adjourned with three rJusing
cheers for Chapman, Trimble, Duffy, She Dherd,
and SmoOt.
ANTI-CHIPMAN, ANTI-IMPRovR-
MBNTs, COMBINATION, HINE MEETING IN
SOUTH WASHINGTON.
combination meeting OF the voters of the
18th, 18th and 18th districts opposed to the cleo
ton OF Chapman, and in favor of what they
call reform in the District government was
held last night at Island hall. The chair (Dr.
Culver) made an opening speech outside, where
a stand had been erected, at the conclusion of
which he announced that the hall had been pro-
cured and lighted up for their use, and all were
invited over, and were preceded by the band,
(DOnch's,) which performed lively air during
the march there. After seating the crowd, most
of which was composed OF regular republicans,
who were actuated by curiosity to hear what
was to be said and done, the chair introduced
Obstructonist j. j. Coombs, who proceeded to
tell the crowd what he knew about Congress
sional investigations. AT the conclusion Of his
remarks, Mr.. Norris took his hat and
left the hall, seeming very much displeased at
something.
The next speaker was Mr. Hine, the nominee
for Congress. He remarked that 1t was the
pride and boast Of all American citizens that
they possess self local government. Two years
ago they could boast of such rights. Now what
have they? Under the present system all power
Is in the chief executive independent of the citi
zeps. 1t il dangerous experiment to surren-
der the right OF ballot which all had e Xperenced