New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1873-09-11
FOURTH DISTRICT.
strong REGULATIONS and Harmonious Meet


\ meet.n. of the Republicans of the Fourth
district was held last night at Beckett's
Hall, Georgetown; J. \. Smallwood in the
chair, and Joseph Beckett secretary. The
Chair stated the object Of the meeting to be
for the reorganization Of the club.
Mr.. Cryer nominated for president Mr.
Robert Cornell. Mr.. Michlin nominated Mr..
George Peters.
M CrIsor inquired if the meeting was a
iair representation Of the Fourth district, as
there were only few men present. He as q
voter claimed the right to say who should
govern this club. There were not more than
dozen men present, and they were not a
fair representation of eight or nine hundred
voters. He asked that the meeting be post.
poned.
Mr.. Daie said the meeting had been fairly
advertised, and if the voters did not care to
attend that was their lookout.
Mr.. Cursor nominated Mr.. Joseph Small.
wood for PRESIDENT; who declined.
1t was decided that the meeting go on, and
after n vote was taken the result was-Cor-
nell -, Peters |.
ON motion, Mr.. Cornell's vote was declared
unanimous.
Mr.. James smith nominated Mr.. William
mously elected.
Messrs. l.. c. Butler, Il. c. Crycr, and
George II. Dyer were nominated for secre-
tary. The two latter declined. Mr.. Butler
was declared the choice.
Mr.. Johnson nominated Mr.. William ii.
Dade as treasurer; who declined. Mr.. Nor
gan nominated Mr.. Joseph &. Beckett Mr.
Dade nominated Mr.. Machlin who also de-
clined. Mr.. Beckett was unanimously elected
treasurer.
The newly-elected president, on taking the
chair, returned thanks for the honor conferred,
and with the help of the Republicans Of the
district he promised to lead the party to VIC
tory. He asked that there be union, thereby
insuring strength.
Mr.. Cryer offered the following:
Resolred, (by the voters of the Fourth dis.
trict, That we declare our allegiance and
perfect faith in the Republican party of the
District of Columbia and the nation, ant
pledge our votes to insure its triumph.
Resolred, That the mischevous and unprin
cipled reports which have been asserted
about some Of the purest and best of our col
ored citizens-men whose influence is great
among us for g0pd-are wantonly malicious
we do not believe that any of our fellow.citi
zens have formed or intend to form a Black
Mans party.
Resoired, That these false reports are
spread abroad, we believe, by men who are
anxious to cover up their own deficiencies BY
attacking and impugning the motives of al
who do not agree with them.
Resoired, That the malicious and syco
phantc course pursued by some colored mer
10 gain the favor Of our white opponents and
10 blind us TO our best interests merits oul
deepest scorn, and we sincerely hope that in
all matters pertaining to the interests of the
colored people the Governor and District au
thorities will heed the wishes of the people
especially when earnestly and unitedly ex
pressed.
ReSoired, That we have everything to com
mend in the spirit of improvement fosteret
aud carried out BY the Board of Public
Works, and we believe its present policy o
identifying and adjoining the city is ont
which must ultimately result in good to al
classes of citizens.
Resolved, That we counsel, above all things
complete harmony among the Republican
voters of the Fourth district, and are satisfied
that with unanimity we shall march to al
assured and easy victory.
Adopted.
Mr.. James Cornell submitted the follow
ing:
Whereas We, the Republicans of the Fourth
Legislative district, reposing confidence il
the judgment and ability of Colonel William
.. Drew as an able and efficient fireman
BE 1t resolred, That We heartily indorse hin
for the position Of chief engineer of the Dis
trict Of Columbia department.
Mr.. Cursor moved as an amendment tina
Mr.. r. ii. Booker be recommended as assist
ant chief engineer. Agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Cryer, an election for
campaign and executive committee was en-
tered into with the following result:
Campaign Committee William Underde "
James Dover, Henry Young, Robert Peters
James Smith, j. Cornell and Abraham Pc
ters
Executive Committee-H. j. Cryer, Georg
Wakenight and +. Mechlin.
Adjourned.