Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-10-04

upon the nation. much might be said. for II "A n
theme iu ual Of thoueht, reflection and utter
moral point OF view, sltAooeh we DO not vote
here for President and Vice President directly
tn give the Judgment OF the District in favor Of
Soe r.puctcan party than TO carry the election
IN oShaf OF that party In any CITY Of the Union
or territory. Therefore, let us have no breaches
IN our party ranks.
Hon. "A. NJ. Clapp
Ssn. une hsS, speaker. He expressed his CONT
Tence IN tne Triumphant electi.n of Grant *
. lison and General Chapman and in regard 10
me board Of public works said: lie. no man
Sc;sis W hasuiy or too severely OF these on
LAS, VINO nave accepted the mission of trans
forming Washington into one OF the most beau
suui attractive, and commodious cities ON tine
isiS ssde n globe; Letprejndice and passion be
ssue unu tne work Is complete. Be pa
t,ent. Be coniding. Expect NO more Of ,bese
men .nsn belongs to humanity Thew NAV
snG.s5 Iney doubtless do. 1t would be strange,
.noesu, they did not. But wait patiently. mn
vi tnelr mission Is ended. Then nut their
errors on one side OF the scale ami tha hanast.
anu pIessings they have wrought out for their
CITY IN tne other, and let the balance OF iustice
decide whether they are most to be censured or
praised. VI
The following
LETTER FROM MR.. GEORGE rAYIER
was then read:
New YORK, Oct. 2. 1872.
Hon. A. r. Shrpherd-Dear Sir: regret TO saw
that il will not he in my power {, be with wa
to-morrow evening. am not a politician, AMI
acknowledge aleg jance to no party: but AZ a
citizen of Washington feel a deep interest in
the Improvements now going on, and believe
1t TO be my duty 70 Cooperate i'm sustaining the
authorities SO earnestly engaged in redeemine
our city from the disgrsceful condition in which
they found it.
If L could 20 so, would prefer quietly 10 con-
tribute the little aid and influence within NV
power. But silence, under the circumstance
might be construed into an acquiescence or ap-
prevail OF the SANDER and abuse so layishly
heaped upon the present District government,
and this cannot permit.
L trust and believe that the citizens of Wash
lrgton, irrespective OF party feeling or party
association, will sustain You in the grand work
OF improvement so nobly undert AIKEN, aud ia at
those who at present oppose you will have
abundant cause to thank you for your public
spirit AID personal courage.
AS part OF the support which I think you
merit. am in favor of the election of General
Chapman; but, independent OF this consdera-
ton, believe his election TO be important TO
the best interests of our city. He has devoted
and the large appropriations made for our bene-
ent during the last session Of Congress prove
mat his honesty and earnostness are fully
appreciated. In my humble opinion, General
Cnipman is In every way worthy OF the position
ne occupies, and would consider the loss of
tanning these views, he has my best wishes, and
shall have my unqualified support.
very respectfully, your Obedient servant,
GEORGE TAYLRR.
The chair then said there were a number OF
other distinguished speakers present, but the
proceedings; whereupon the meeting adjourned
with cheers for Grant and Wilson, for Chip
man, the Governor, the board Of public works,
ana the republican party of the district. The
meeting was orderly AMI throughout the great
est epthusiasm prevailed.