National Republican., 1873-10-03
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
Reorganization OF tho Repubiicns Club-
r. p. Robertson vladicated Against n
- ,udrrous ChuFae.

ReorganIzation OF tho Repubiicna Club-
=. p. Robertson vladicated Against n
-, ,nderous Charge.
The Republicans OF the Sixteenth district held
a spirited meeting last night In CiaIke's hall,
Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-and-a-half
and Sixth streets. Edward Allen, Vice president
OF the Republican club, presided.
The once Of president Of the club was de-
clared vacant, and Edward Allen was elected to
General Joseph Gerhardt was elected first Vice
president; +. A. West, second vice president,
and X. C. Gaichell, secretary.
as reverend but dlsclaifned thnt title, saying
that, having married gentlemans daughter, he
a sc
calling Of preacher. lie then proceeded to re-
view The status of the Republican party In the
District Of Columbia, and especially OF the col.
ored element In 1t, and urged the necessity Of
discipline to insure success In the campaign.
Nothing could he gained by lighting the District
government. Mr.. shepherd had been placed at
the head Of the District and 1t was the common
verdict that he was the right man In the right
place. II was foolish TO oppose regular nomina-
tions, and even " any OF the boilers were elect
cd. they would be utterly poweriess, and would
''ring."
The speaker contrasted the advantages Of the
whites over The eGSrsd PsSps IN hss social
power the colored people had was numbers.
They should give their votes to the man whom
the central committee recognized as the regular
nominee. In this case thatm was Mr.. Robert
son. Why, therefore, should they 90 over to
Flynn, or Mcknight, or any one else7 1t was
useless for the bolters TO oppose such Influences
could not afford to block up his future; 1t was
better to be on the winning side. As colored
men-as poor men, both white and colored-they
the members OF the Legislative Assembly
elected Our condition was anomalous, and eI-
istlng evils could never be remedled until we
had full elective franchise.
was glad that he could address Republican
meeting without an assassin AZ his back. About
nye years ago he was In the state OF Alabama,
and In this labor his life WAS In hourly danger.
The little dissension In this district reminded
him OF the dissensions in Alabama, Louisiana
history Of the Republican party OF the South.
He urged Republicans here to be united In sup
port OF the regular nominee. Mr.. Robertson
should be elected. The district was nearly
equally divided. II MIR. Robertson, who repre-
sented the working classes, be elected, he and
those associated with him would be power In
the Legislature. they should rally around him,
and send him to the Assembly.
Samuel Williams was introduced as gentle
man who formerly presided over this club. lie
said he was never happier than when lighting
the bolters and the Democratic party. Ills adj
vice was, never leave the regular nominee.
Mr.. Hinton made Characteristic speech, full
OF humor, and referred TO an article In the Cdpi-
tai OF last Sunday rejecting on Mr.. R0bertson.
This called out Mr.. Robertson, who made q
very clear and satisfactory explanation Of his
course in securing the pardon OF Henry Cole
man, who, In 1861, had committed an assault
upon George Hawking. The money that was
raised on the occasion 600 was used In paying
lawyers fees, and was all properly accounted
for. Those who had gotten q poor, ignorant
woman TO make afldavit In relation 10 the matter
were beneath contempt. Mr. Coleman, who was
now In the South, had been written 10, and his
testimony would be published In day or two,
AMI would silence the slandereTs.
Mr.. Watson and other members OF the club
verified the statements OF Mr.. Robertson.
DIR. Stevenson offered q resolution recommend
Ing the expulsion OF Joseph Flynn from the
central committee, that another member might
be elected who was true to the Marty; which
was adopted.
Mr.. West offered a resolution expressing the
utmost confidence OF the Republicans OF the Six
teenth district In their canddate-Mr. y. p. Rob-
ertson-a confidence not to be shaken by the
ISLANDERS Of his enemies; which was unanimously
adopted.
Aiter further remarks by members OF the club,
ha mating aulnuFnad