Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-21

CLUB.
meeting of the republican club of the Tenth
district was held at German hall last night, and
was called to order by Mr.. j. a. Jenifer the
president James Madison led in prayer, i'm
Plor'ng God 70 he with them on the solemn Oc-
casion. The chair stated that the object was TO
elect officers, and he hoped in that business they
would use discretion. The district had been
behind the others. AMI they had found some
difficulty in getting candidate for the iegisla-
ture at the last electicn-prOmnent parties
having declined to allow the use OF their names
by
''THE NUEDEF BAY THIEVES
that was what some called us-but they found a
Young man Mr.. Matthew Trmble) who allowed
the use OF his name. and they had elected him.
MI James Madison was elected secretary
pro .en.
The club then proceeded to the election Of
permanent officers; and Matthew Trimble was
chosen for president, and Mr.. J. \. Jenifer vice
president.
Major Lacey asked if these officers were to
serve
DURING THE CONSUMING YEAH?'
An affirmative answer was given, and Lacey
continued. saying that he did not think any one
should be elected who had aided the democrats.
MIR. james Madison was nominated for seere-
tsry, and Major Lacey said that he could not
vote for him, as he had acted with the demo-
crats- Madison denied that he had ever voted
Madison supported lie Barnes. Madison said
that those who knew him knew him to be a re-
publican and that the young man lacey
HAD 10 EE DRAGGED OUT To THE POLLS.
Lacey reiterated his charge, saying that Madi-
son had DECLINED to vote for Trimble on the
ground thar il Would injure him i'm his position
OF cook. Madison was elected, and, on motion
OF hir. McCan, the election was made .syic-
tOrious."
Patrick Curtain and Joseph H. Davidson
were nominated Tor treasurer, but each declined
in favor of the other. Davidson was elected
A vcice.-.'who'll 60 on Davidson's bonds ?'
''Reddy' Welch.-.'I will"
Jenifer.-"Ill go a thousand on it,
The following were then elected Jose oh
Hudson, Dr. a. Thomas, and j. A .Jenif.r
delegates 10 the general committee. Joseph
Davidson, Charles Hurdle, John Barker
Richard Wedding. Addison Blanket, james
Lacey. and Samuel Huntress, members of the
executive committee. Il. Hines. j. A Jenifer
and James Madison, delegates to the emancipa-
ton celebration convention.
The chair.-''DOn't let any one out until the
hall Is paid for"
N0ices.-''Ies,
WE WANT SUGAR.
At this point many started To leave. but the
bury doorkeeper kept them back.
MI. Burke offered n resolution requesting he
delegate Mr.. Trimble) 10 wait on the board of
public works and ask that they hurry up the
contractor on iis street, from f. street to Ohio
avenue, adopted.
NR. TEMPLE WAS INTRODUCED
AMI accepted the Office OF president as an adli-
uonsl honor, and would do what he could to
make the organization the banner one of the
District. He was glad that they had called his
see the board in reference to the matter "A
voice, See about ID street, tool In the legis-
lature he proposed to act Independents. in the in
teresfs of the poor men. He favored bill SINH
member OF the legislature would vote for such
a BILL and IT would pass within the first week Of
the session.
DIR. a. Thomas then addressed the meeting.