National Republican., 1873-09-26
FIFTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
Grand Ratincaiien Mec,ius.


last night large and enthusiastic mass mcet-
Ing was held at the corner OF Twenty second
street and Pennsylvania avenue, for the purpose
OF ratifying the nomination Of Charles N,
Thomas as candidate from the Fifth district to
the Legislature.
shortly after 9 o'clork the Republican club Of
this district, which had formed In procession at
the P.strcet bridge, headed by George Philips,
Its president, and other ofiicers, arrived with
stirring music by the Philharmonic brass band,
torches and transparencics, being greeted with
prolonged applause from the large crowd pres
ent.
The officers, committees and speakers entered
the large stand which Mad been erected at the
intersection OF the streets named, and which
was decorated with large naRs, handsomely fes-
TONED across the front, anil numerous Japanese
lanterns, bearing the colors and notices Of the
American Union, and was Illuminated with a
number Of wide-awake torch lamps, presenting
In all a scene OF great brilliancy.
me ,ae neal ,,s q she large pro
n. Thomas, regular nominee
Jerome johnson having been chosen chair
man OF the meeting, advanced TO the front OF
the stand, before which three thousand men
were massed, and said we have met here to-
night to ratify our nomination OF Mr.. Thomas,
who was chosen IN due form by majority OF
the legal voters In conformity with the rules
laid down by the central executive committee.
Since his nomination many charges have been
brought against him, the most prominent Of
which are that he Is one Of the oriRinators Of the
black mans party; that he Is arist0crat and no
laborer, and that he Is not the pet Of the ring.
These are trivial and false; he is an educated
OF broad views, and Ignores ali distinctions on
account OF race or color. No black mans party
exists In the Fifth district. IL has been gotten
The speaker, In conclusion, urged the voters to
support Charles N. Thomas, and the name was
| received with long applause.
After music by the band Nal. ii. ID. Bean, OF
Howard university, WAS introduced, and said
that he regarded Mr.. Thomas as the regular nom-
lnee OF the party, and an opposition candidate
the hope o. dividing the Republican vote OF the
Fifth district. Let them see that no such result
| Is attained. The election OF Mr.. Thomas Is 4
matter q grea, TO Us IS members q
enjoys hts vested rights, which can never again
| be wrested from him; and this goes to make uI
the grand history Of the Republican party; and
this great party here by electing Its representa-
tive, Mr.. Thomas, from the Filth district
| The speaker here compared our city of TO-DAY
with Washington In years gone by, and eulo
| gzed the energy and enterprise Of the Board o
Public Warks and ofricers OF the Territorial gov
ernment as representatives OF the Republican
| party. He paid q tribute 10 the integrity ant
learning OF Mr.. Thomas, an advanced represent
alive OF his race, we'll qualified and honestly
nominated, and urged oil present .tovote fol
him.
Henry Himber was introduced, aud said tha
| Thomas Is the regular nominee aud u true Re
| publican. Others have nominated Mr.. WilsoI
4 ~,
but one leader. Let US stick together like men
aud not refuse to vote for our candidate becaus,
he Is black. The black men have been votlnI
we we should n return m he he compliment. n " ' ''' '"'
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Himbers remarks, h
proposed three cheers for Charles N. Thomas
which were given with will.
The Chair announced letters from Hon. Mat
| thew Trimble, A. u. Riddle, Dr. Newman, Prof
Langston, and others, regrettiny their inabilit!
to be present, and commencing the candidate.
addressed the crowd, which was momcntarii!
swelling In numbers. lie eulogizcd the homo
and intelligence Of the candidate, and urged al
TO give him united suffrage rs Republicans, ,an'
elected he will do credit TO the Fifth district II
the Legislature. The standard Of man Is hi
ways, and not his color, his wealth OF his posi-
ton. II the opposition candidate, Mr.. Wilson
Is u Republican, he has never made himsel
known as such. lie was nominated by imp0rte'
voters, who were brought here by the contract
Mr.. Quigcy's remarks were frequently or
Dr.. J. l. N. Bowen, Of South Washington. wa
candidate. Don't be lntimidated by your con
tractors or employers, nor be deceived by tn
whisky they give you to steal away your sense
during election times. Stick to the party tia
has developed the white man and freed th
black man. Be true to your principles and mar
hood. Your candidate Is a fully developed mar
and deserves your confidence and support. q
forward, then, and elect him. Music and al
plausel
Upon deafcniug and prolonged calls fo
Thomas, this gentleman appeared, and said tha
, he accepted the nattering demonstration OF TIL
evening as an omen Of victory. II elected, h
, | would try to show himself every inch man b
/: doing his whole duty as q representative of IN
' people, giving a hearty and cordial support
8 the originators and executors who have mad
Washington the grahd city 1t Ia from mel
mud-hole. He would assist them In every unde
. | taking, as he believed the material interests
4 the people had been advanced by the compr
hensive system OF improvements.
4 | We owe all this advancement to tho Repu
4 llcan party, and AZ such we should ever stan
In solid phaianx 10 support this party. l am n,
q representative OF the black man only, but
all without distinction; qualifications and n,
color Is the guide In our choice OF candidate
The speaker here euogized Governor Shcpher
and the wisdom Of the President In appointu
q him.
3 Mr.. Thomas retired amid rounds OF applaus
George W. Dallas, VIM. II. Bell aud John MIND
II Bolts then addressed the meeting; after which
u adjourned,