The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-02-18
Action of the Late Meeting at the
African Church.

Action of the Late Meeting at the
African Church.
Upon the call of the following COM
mittee, a mass meeting of the Republicans
of the city of Richmond was held In the
African Church of said city on Thursday
night, February 10, 1878:
jackson Wards. D. Jones, Taylor
Fitzhugh, Lewis Braxton.
Clay Ward.-R. H. Helms, Henry
Deadman, R. H. Hamilton, jr.
Monroe Ward.-Phil. Gray, R. S. Jeffer-
son, VIM. L. johnson.
Madison Ward.-B. w. Dabney,
Israel Banks, r. ii. johnson.
Jefferson Ward.-Moses Taylor, Law
son johnson, Frank Mann.
Marshall Ward. -Wm. E. Lewis,
Anderson Scott.
At Large.-Wm. II. Cass, w. j. s.
Bowe, E. H. Hudson, w. j. Loney,
Edward Moore and W. j. Snead.
at 8 o'clock p. m. the meeting was
called to order by S. d. Jones, whereupon,
| Mr., Charles j. Malord was elected chair
man, and MIR. John W. Wolff secretary.
On motion of Captain jackson, it was
resolved that all speeches be limited to ten
minutes on any one subject, which, after
considerable discussion, was passed.
The Chairman invited the first speaker
named on the bills, Mr.. VIM. 7. Bailey, to
address the meeting, who came forward and
delivered short address.
On motion, it was resolved that the OBJ
iect of the meeting be stated by some party
fully acquainted Herewith, whereupon w.
j, S, Bowe arose and at length explained
the object, to take into consideration certain
grievances relating to the Republicans Of
this district, and matters concerning then
future welfare; and thereupon offered the
following resolutions, endorsing Mr.. VIM
T.. Bailey for the position of postmaster o
the city of Richmond. which after consde
rabe discussion were adopted:
"Wbereas. we believe that it is essen
tial to the best interest and welfare OF the
partv as well as that of the general govern
ment, that change should be made II
some of the federal positions of this dis
: trict and
Whereas, it is the most unanimous
wish Of Republicans to see the prese:n
! incumbent of the postoffice OF this CIT
: removed, and since it is the impression tina
: she will be, in March next, by reason
: the expiration of her commission and
"Whereas, it is the wishes OF tn
J people to see that position in the hands
q more active and deserving Republican
y therefore, be it
"Resolved, That we, the Republicans
, mass meeting assembled, do hereby d.
clare. that Mr.. VIM. L. Bailey, chairma
s of the committee Of this congressional d
IL trict, is our unqualified choice for the pos
p" ton as postmaster of this city, and that Il
appointment of him to the position we b
lieve would give universal satisfaction
Republicans as we'll as to others.
: ''Resolved, That that we ask our repr
: sentatives in Congress, both present al
= elect, and our party organizations, both CT
On and district, use their influence most earnes
" towards securing him the position, he n
only deserving the place as shown by ,
successful work in the last campaign, b
his consistency and devotion to principle,
well as his standing and prominence in
party emitting him to the high consider
ton and esteem of the people,"
= [Signedl CHAs. j. MALoRD, Chm.
[Signedl JOHN w. WoLTz, Sec'y.
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