National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-28

Twcnty-Grst District Republican Ciab.
Last night q large crowd OF citizens Of the
Legislative district assembled at the
new markethouse, corner Of sixth street and
North Carolina avenue southeast. The meeting
was decidedly q promlscuous or mixed one,
although q large majority OF those present were
colored.
A large stand hal been erected for the ooca-
sion extending across the entire width OF the
market house, decorated with American nags
and other cmOlems, upon which the National
brass band, reportoral corps, officers OF the CLUB
and Invited speakers were seated.
Mr.. A. Campbell, president Of the club, called
the meeting to order, and made the following re-
markG
The objects Of this meeting arc three fold
lican club by the election OF two onicers TO nll
vacancies created by resignation In one case and
voluntary withdrawal and connection with az
organization opposed to the club 10 the other. ]
refer to the offiees OF vice president and secrc-
tary. Secondly, TO hear and act upon the report
Of your committee on constitution and bylaws,
designated at your last meeting for the purpose
Of preparing such q constitution and code for
the government of the club; and thirdly, for the
adoption OF such measures as will secure har-
monious concert Of action In the Republican
The speaker stated that certain members OF
the club had Withdrawn from It's ranks and
lOlued n movement lVuOfluE the eNthttuCt " tue
club, and condemned their action in decided
terms, as sowing seeds OF Internal dissenslon,
and as especially worthy Of condemnation In that
they give Information TO the opposition, gained
in our ranks, to AID them to victory, by bringing
confusion within our rsnks,'
To Danish this discomfort, and by a temperate
and equitable dealing with all TO unite the whole
party In this District In vigorous and perfect har-
inony, Is one OF the essential objects OF this
meeting; and the Chair trusts that all will leave
this hall with q generous determination to rise
above personal consideration, and, uniting In one
grand effort as Republicans, march forward TO
assured victory.
Nomination. for secretary being called fot,
i Ra%e Tn0mA' johnson was named o' Mr. H. T.
great confusion was at once manifested In
the audience, which appeared TO consist largely
o. an opposition element, which was led by q.
II. McIteyno,ds, colored, who at last yielded to
the persuasion OF tho police force present to he
sufficiently quiet TO allow matters to proceed.
Loud and prolonged cheers were given for
After considerable delay, and efforts Of parties,
not recognised BY the chairman, 10 speak, Mi.
W. I. Pearson insisted on the motion being at
once decided by reclamation.
A vote was accordingly taken, and declared
was announced as the secretary Of the club.
Music was resorted 70 In order 10 quell tho ex.
called for the report OF the executive COMMITTEES
on constitution and bylaws.
Considerable delay was made by the commit
ttt W Tt1pDuut Wutu tue SuAI uctiAftu W tut
meeting that there WAS no report present. !.
Mr.. Bowers, from the executive committee, ex-
planned that the report would be ready In few
minutes.
Mr.. Pearson, secretary OF the committee, wa
then brought forward and read constitution
recommended by the committee for adopnon
This constitution axes the name OF the club and
the number and KIND OF It's onicers, which IN
clude, In addition to the usual corps, three ser
geants-at-arms and central campaign commit
tee OF three, all to be selected annually. Twenty
membership. It was voted upon and adopted.
VIM. Brown, colored, moved that every one
present from the Twenty nrst district be allowed
70 participate in the prcoeedlnss, which motiol
meeting and not mass meeting.
Mr. X. I. Bowers then offered series OF reso
lutionsr stating it as the duty OF az kepubcani
OF tue Twenty nrst Legislative district 10 jolt
and sustain the club, and declaring all Others
members OF factions and boilers from republi-
| canism, promising q hearty support 70 the Boar
fG sSspssa iaT 1 he ass y he e @
building fer the present meeting, and urgins n,
| completion OF this edinee for market purposes
Upon motion Of Mr.. Pearson, the resolutions
were adopted.
| sPkEcHEs, ,-
Mr. Richard Goodhart addressed the meetlni
i by Invitation, disciaimng any presence mere 10
the purpose u securing the nomination OF an
brought forward at the proper time who shoult
manifest more interest In the Affairs of IN,
Twe9,y;n5st district than ~ himself ,h ne ~
stitution, and thus secure organization and sys
| tenn Let US not commit the club for Herbert
Burnley, or any other man, until the proper time
| then let the best man available be nominated.
After music by the baud, Mr.. Bowers rose Il
/ address the meeting but could not succeed, .,
great WAS the confusion. y" = -
/ Here q colored man began to harangue tn
crowd from one OF the benches, but was prompt
arrested aud carried on BY the police.
| NJ. DoMers tneh anfooa.eu ,ne supp pr y, w
committee: tConfusion.l lie was not for an!
saa man, oat ior party. lie "Arne" 'neui asa'hS
Here the proceedings were diversified by
song, Gan Tog 'ther, by the colored glee club.
M, M John Tnomas johnson was put iorwar'
| herch rsii Ib,cn c,ea,aS g,s.t cont,s,on IN
| sneaker lamented 10 ace he strife and agitatlo
/ tbat preynlIed He stood an the rock Of Krpub
/ llcautsm upon which alone they coukl stand. II
Rspabiicanlsm the ooiored man, Owed all III
sdyoeated tuii IiSrpiy N e&otess,oe q opinion
mere. AMI protested a,,inst SONS men helm
| choked on,
l the presitIent dlsciaineJ any desire or inter
tIon 10 choke Oh any SPEAKER. lie inyitei Nj
NOT pTe S "f
sentative OF The same element, started 10 mas
some remarks, when aresi confusion occurret
| and the SNEAKER WIN about one half of IN
/ crowd I'm rrIe,Ily ,eft -
| Mr.. Pearson then spoke. and the Cleo clu
sang stirring song, entitled .Tne Men WIN
stand Nv Us."
Michael Sinner, the father OF Isaac Bf the OF
postlon' then made some renarks 10 concil,s,
All factions, and after music the meeting fol
| many sdinnrned - 50
many A"'ou'"''' p .I
Twenty. see snd District = Hon. w. 4. Yer