National Republican., 1873-09-25
THE EIGHTH DISTRICT,

Meeting Of tho Young Men. RepubiIcau
Cius last sNisht-Rcsciutions and scre-
made.
Last night the meeting Of the Young Mem.
Republican Club OF the Eighth district was held
In the hall Of the Fourth Baptist church, on n
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
4 large representation Of the club was present
and much enthusiasm prevailed.
MT. John X. Brooks, ESQ.,, president Of the
club, called the meeting 10 order, and Rev. Mr.
Taylor offered prayer.
Ine reading q the minutes Of the prccedin.
The Char announced the following addition
70 the executive committee: ]. Brooklngs, II
Myers. '''>' WV WV ""'
Additions to the finance committee: A. s
Brookings.
:, Additions to the campaign committee: Andrew
Ford and Anthony Scwcll.
The chairncn OF the executive and campaign
committees reported that as yet they had not
hal any meetings Of these committees.
The chairman urged the necessity OF imme-
diate action On the part OF these committees,
and explained the necessity for full and correct
registration ON the part Of all voters OF the
Mr.. Brooks, The president OF the club, here
submitted the following resolutions, which were,
on motion, adopted:
Whereas there seems TO exist In certain quar-
ters OF social circles, and on the part Of portion
Of the public press OF the District, an unwise aud
unjust disposition, which seems to result from
personal motives, to rouse such tone Of public
sentiment aS Will induce Congress TO abolish the
present form nf government and 10 substitute
commissioners for the same, this, In our judg-
ment, Is but another OF those gigantic strides
iowarIs Capitalization and despotlsm, and as
such should he ediscountenanced; Therefore. be 10
Resoircd, That we do earnestly enter our uni
ted protest against any such action as this on
the part OF Congress, and we respectfully urge
that the present form OF government he con-
tinued until the establishment OF one In which
the people are allowed to exercise the rights Of
American citizens.
Resoircd. That we, the members OF the Young
Mems Republican club OF the Eighth district
under existing circumstances hail with much
JOY and unspeakable satisfaction the very wise
aud JudclOus appointment by the President OF
Hon. Alexander shepherd as Governor OF the
District OF Columbia, knowing as we do that his
wide experience, patient research and comprc-
henslse scope OF intellect prove him to be
eminenily qualified TO discharge the duties Of
the ONCE 10 which he has been appointed.
Mr.. Isaiah Washington, OF the Ninth district,
being present, was invited To address the meet
ing, which he did at considerable length.
Announcement was made by the chairman
that the club had met 10 tender Mr.. Ephonzo
ionngs, our candidate, II complimentary scre-
nade, aud the National Brass Band Is here to ac-
company us.
A collection was here taken up 10 defray the
expenses OF the hand; at the conclusion ni
which the club, with lighted torches and stlrrin.'
music, proceeded In line TO the house Of Eiphonzo
loabgr, corner Tenth aud streets.
Arriving at the residence, Mr.. Brooks intro
duced the candidate, VITO said:
"Mr. President and fclow-citizens, I cannot
command language Of sufficient force 10 give you
the slightest Impression Of my sincere apprecia-
ZION OF the high compliment you pay me In ap-
bearing here tonight. The confidence which
you have manifested, as communicated to me
through your committee, In nominating me TO
represent you IN the House OF Delegates OF this
District, inspires me with feelings Of no common
emotion; That the Young Mems Republican
Ciub OF THIS ElRhth district have seen nt to place
Inc al the front as their stAndar,l-bearer al the
approaching election IA a compliment as uncA.
peciel as II Is nittering, and say to you now,
gentlemen. that for this expression Of your COO.
ndence give you most hearty thanks.
u am not politician, and never have been; but
slncc the orssnization OF the grand old Republl-
hiss been with 10. While not politician think
u the dutN Oi CTery ritiZen to do all that he can
TO forward the true Interests Of the District anu
W catering upon thls contest ] am urged to do
80 irom no oIner motive than such as should
actuate every good citizen when called upon to
10 30. Ny motto shall be, The greatest good to
the greatest number. The Board Of Public
works have been active and enterprising. They
have done much 10 improve and beautify this
capital city, and yet the good work goes brayely
on. In all that they have done In thus improv.
ing and making beautiful the waste places they
have MY hearty and earnest Endorsements; and
say here that II elected to represent our Lepisla.
1--WE district Will unsweryingly give them an
earnest support In all such measures as will con
tribute To your progress and prosperity, will
not detain you longer. Again accept my warm
est thanks, and Join with me In predicting ,
glorious victory for the gallant old Republican
nag under which you have been so often victo
Tious.r
The remarks Of Mr.. Young were received witt
prolonged applause.
After music by the banL, Mr. Brooks Mr. I
u. johnson, treasurer Of Howard University, AM
tOl. Herring made stirring remarks.
The procession then proceeded to the resi-
dence Of :, II. brooks, where further speeches