Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-19
The POIitfcaI Camna,y,

ne fOllt1cal CamDaiCn.
heetiHg u ne 1Gh District RepltJiicdns- Tnlorse.
niert Of COrcrTOr She pherd and Mr. RoJsrtson
Committees appointed, dc.
a meeting OF the republicans of the 10th dis
tIlct was held last night at Clarke's hall f.
Allen in the chair, and +. C.. Gatchel secretary.
Mr. Swaggart submitted a resolution, which
was adopted, that "we recognize the wisdom of
Ine PRESIDENT as manifested in the selection oC
hon; Alex. X. Shepherd as the successor of his
excellency Henry ID. Cooke, late Governor of
the District OF Columbia, and that, while we
ieel thst debt Of gratitude is due to Governor
Eooke Ior the great service he has rendered to
me people OF the District, we rely upon the
abiiityi energy and honesty of Governor Shep-
nerd for the continuance of the improvements
winch have thus far been prosecuted through
his efforts; that the course Pursued by a part of
the members Of club of the 10th district TO pre-
vent fair expression Of the wishes Of the voters
OF tins district in the selection of a Candidate
ana opposing the central committee, meets our
earnest llsapproyal; that we recognize in Mr..
Samuel Z. Robertson candidate fairly nOmi-
mated, and IN every way worthy of the support
OF the republicans of this district; and that f.
A. Duncan; Ed. Alien, q, W, Swaggart, John
Hill, Fred. West, o. I. Andrews Ralph Darby,
Thomas Self, and Samuel r. Robertson he an
pointed committee to wait upon the Governor
and present copy OF these resolutions"
Committees were announced as follows:
Finance-Messrs. W. G.. Ollabaugh, E. A.
Duncan, as. Davis, l.. G. Gatchel, Jos III. Toll
p. II. Donegan, TEOs. Scott, James Norcomb,
Allen SePreux and Thos. W; Smith.
Campaign-Messrs. West, Peak, Scott, PIow-
den, Peach, Darby, LepreHx, NorcOmb, Gstchel,
TOulse, Smith, DOnegan, Davis, Lasseaw Kicks
Roberts, Brown, Ambush, Deschields, Lucas
Nelson, Acker, Lyons Leonard, Lynn, Duncan,
SwaggaTt, Coates and Kinney.
DR.. Stephenson submitted a resolution, which
was adopted, inviting all republicans to Join
them in their effort TO elect the candidate de-
clared by the general committee to have been
regularly nominated,
Mr.. p. II. Donegan was called on for a speech
and said he would support Sam'l p. Robertson,
because he thought him eminently qualified for
the place of delegate, and because he has been
fairly nominated. He has grown up with the
city, and is gentleman of integrity and ability.
| he also favors cooperating with the men con-
Quoting the grand system of improvements
which of itself is a very important matter; for
/ this city has arrived at q period when IL
| should 90 up or down. Its streets were noted
| the canal, and Tiber creek nuisances and
/ the ricketty old market houses, rendered this
| city an Objectionable place to live in and unfit
| for the capital OF the nation. Bat thanks to
| Hon. A, Il. Shepherd, the whole aspect OF af-
| fairs Is being changed, as If by magic, from a
| city OF mud and dust to one of grand avenues
| magnificent parks, and splendid mansions, and
is destined soon to rival If not surpass capitals
| OF all nations. The eyes Of the whole nation
| are on this District government at the present
| time. Forty millions of people are looking OF
| with astonishment and pleasure, for the whole
| country take pride in improving the nations
| capital MIR. Robertson will do all in his power
| in secOnding the efforts of Mr.. hepherd who's
name Will be associated with the prosperity o.
| Washington forever. (Cheers.)
Capt. Ambrose, DR.. Stephenson, and Thoma.
| Commodore made stirring addresses, and Mr. 5
| Il. Robertson closed with some remarks which
| were often applauded.