The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-14
COLONEL T. G. CLAFLIN.
Mass Meeting of the Eighty-Gfh Regt-
ment-Tennie &. ClnGin Elected Colonel
by Acclamatlop.


ment-Tenmie &. ClnfIin Elected Colonel
by Acclnmatlop.
At eight p. NJ. last evening two drummers and al
drum major of the coored race stood outside the
entrance OF what used TO be the Eighth regiment
armory but has since been assigned to the Eighty
fifth regiment of National Guard better known as
the Veteran Guard. They were discussing the
merits of Tennie G. Cla1in and her prospects for
the colonelcy of the regiment. They were joined
shortly by two three other drummers, and they
all appeared in favor Of Miss Claim provided she
would supply the regiment with uniforms. At halt
/ past eight a colored gentleman arrived with the
key OF the hall and the door was opened. The
regiment was to assemble in the drill room, at
the top OF tho building, room 250 by
] l25, which was Illuminated by seven lamps. 1t APP
pears the late occupants were in debt $45 to the
gas company, which, according to the instructions
OF those autOcrats will have to be paid by the pres
ent tenants before the gas is turned on There was
Il o very slim audience at first, and when
TENNIE G. CHAPLIN
arrived and took her seat on the platform there
present in the hall three colored ladies, eleven
colored civilians, nine white civilians seven drum
mers, thirteen drums, one drum major, two ram
and file, one musket three captains and one major
Miss Claim accompanied by Mrs. Woodruff,
: but the candidate OF the equal rights
not appear on the platform. During the time they
were awaiting some great arrivals the captains
4 began paradng their men and the colonel In pros
apectye was favored with q treat from the drum
CORPS Tor which she must have fst grateful Cap
one men, the greater portion of whom wore
\ Greeley hats. The Corporal and Sergeant OF Com
pany were In uniform. They finally marched in
front OF the platform ana saluted--an honor which
& was gracefully acknowledged by Miss Clarin. Two
other companies also paradcd; one mustered eleven
: lnent is said to be
ont OF which $50 uniformed. The coored
\ troops were finally dressed up in line ON each
side of the seats, and Captain Griffin came
forward. After ordering the drum corps, who
appeared to be taking it easy, to stand at ease,
Captain Griffin stated that the object OF the meeting
was to call together the different coored regiments
I and get them organized into one battalion that
A would be a credit to the coOred race Now n GER
; tain number OF men have offered Miss Clahln their
command to assist In forming battalion. We are
here to take action on this matter, and invite the
q commandments OF the different organizations on the
n platform.
The seats we're soon all taken on the PLATFORM
and Captain Lee, gentleman sporting handsome
gold epaulets took S. up position between Miss
stated that he and hi wcommand were in favor OIL
Miss Claim for their colonel.
Captain PARKER, Of South Fifth avenue, said that
3 he had worked hard to organize colored regi-
ment, and that he and his l0fty-two men were at
4 the disposal Of Miss Cla1in that very night.
Captain WAKEFIELD then came forward and stated
that he had fought aud bled FOR his country and the
co0red race In general; that he intended to stand
Aby the coored race, and II he could not elevate the
coored race he would resign. He also said he had
been In five battles and would not be led by nj
woman. Captain Wericld had beautiful bouquet
= in his button hole.)
The Spencer Grays then marched into the hall,
and after they had taken up position Major Oar
roll announced that he was IN favor Of Miss Claim,
and Mr.. Wett of the Pioneer Corps, said he was
: In favor OF any one who would
~. ~ Unirv,.s. TIE REGl1EST.
: Miss TENNIE c. CLAFLiS then said that when she
proposed to take the coonelcy ofthe Ninth regiment
principle. wish to show that woman can 20 to|
the front. have been the victim OF despotlsm in
Wall street they ask years rent IN ADVANCE then
raise 1t $4,000. They refuse ME lodgings in hotel
wish the command ofa regiment, because know
that now the working classes are asking for thert
EIGHT.HoUR SYSTEM
Sdespotism will Cypress them and rivers OF blood
VIII flow. will be now pampered Colonel, fed la
: be at their head. AS It is | cannot accept the
Coonelcy Of the regiment without unanimous con-
sent and therefore retire in favor OF the superior
officer (bowng gracefully to Warheld).
Captain WAKEFIELD then talked about the colored
troops having fought nobly and cited Fort Pillow
and Fort Wagner and concluded by saying he could
not fight under woman. Captain Griffin then
said that this meeting had been called to eject
Colonel he proposed that those military men in
favsr Of Miss Claim should take up position tol
the right and the Others to the left.
Captain Grimm then came forward, and said
heads counted 125 In favor to 40 against
aeao urs him 1nem came ro% hm oa
the window, and offered his resignation as senior
officer. Captain Grimm moved that the resignation
. OF Captain Varied be accepted, and IT was ac-
moved that, as there were no dissenting
voices, Miss Tennie G. Clanin should be
ELECTED by AccLAMArIoS
Colonel OF the Eighty6th regiment, and the motion
was so carried amidst terrific cheering
MISS Clahin then came forward and gracefully
accepted the honor, and shortly afterwards the
meeting adjourned.