National Republican., 1874-07-09
MEETING OF TAXPAYERS.
4 PERMANENT ORGANIZATION EF-
.- FECTED LAST NIGHT.

WE'VE The COmAlEoLONEhos
An adjourned meeting OF taxpayers Of tn,
District was held last night at the Board o
Trade rooms to consider, as stated in the call
matters Of the most vital importance to tn
property owners. ..-..- e
Among those present were Horatio N
Easily, Henry s. Davis, D. Culver, L. T
Clarke, F. Hume, ]. E. Norris, ]. W. Nairn
Jesse B. Wilson, Horatio Browning, George E
Kirk, Charles Edmondson, E. G. Davis, Prof
Green, ex-suryeyoE Bliss, Columbus AlexaD
der, DR.. Snodgrass, NJ. Miller, Clifford Arrick
A. Adamson, Adolf Cluss, W. Orme, J. "
Barker, Jas. Mclaughlin, A. Grant, ]. Haup
man and several others.
The meeting was called to order BY Mr.. Wm
n. Clagett, who stated that there seemed tC
be some misapprehension about the time o.
the meeting, as the toEmer chairman vas moi
present.
Mr.. Joseph H. Bradley, jr., was called to the
chair, and requested the secretary, Mr.. VIM
II. Clagett, to state the action of the last meet
ing, which he proceeded TO do, stating that the
chairman of that meeting was in doubt, in
consequence Of the confusion that prevailed,
whether the resolutions then offered had been
adopted.
Mr.. H. N. Easily remarked that the chairman
of the last meeting (Mr. Samuel Baeon) had
declared the resolutions adopted. But, mas
much as there was a difference of opinion in
reference to the matter, he (Mr. E. } would
move a reconsideration Of the report and reso-
utions presented at the last meeting.
Mr.. H. s. Davis stated his recollection of the
ction Of the last meeting. Certain articles
had been presented, two of which were adopted,
but not the remainder. He believed that Mr..
VIM. H. Philip concocted the whole scheme,
and he was not here tonight. He though that
the parties who had gotten up that meeting
found that they could not control matters, and
therefore they were not here this evening. He
thought that nothing could be done unless a
committee was appointed, and plan Of opera
tions reported and discussed in public meeting.
We had been under the lash for some time and
the mau who did not resist was poltroOn and
should be sunk into the lowest depths. We
must represent our interests before the Com
missioners; we must 60 to them; they will not
come 70 US.
Mr.. Clifford Arrick stated his recollection of
the action of the last meeting. He claimed
that the resolutions offered at that meeting
had passed, and Mr.. Horatio King had certified
to the fact In a letter which bad been pub
lIshed over his signature. There was no
inality in the resolutions adopted, and it would
resolutions which had been stolen
Mr.. Clsgett. Not stolen; they were only
carried away.
Mr.. Arrick. Well, carried away in a joke.
Laughter suppose they will be returned.
The speaker concluded by claiming that this
was an adjourned meeting, and was not held
under a new call. He thought the resolutions
might be referred to q committee for revision.
He was in favor of taking up the work where
it was left of and forming permanent organi-
ZatiOn.
DR.. J. E. snodgrass; not having been present
at the last meeting, said he would like to
know what had been done. When he came
into the room his friend Davis was pitching
into somebody. He did not propose to do that;
it was too hot.
Mr. Davis. That's because you haven't much
blood in you. Laughter.l
Mr.. Arrick repeated, for the information of
the Doctor, the action Of the last meeting.
DR.. Snodgrass was glad TO hear the explana-
ton. He thought the taxpayers should wait
upon the Commissioners, who sat with open
doors, and courteously received hod-carTiers,
Iaborers, mechanics, and all other classes Of
people.
Mr. Easily, IN order to put the matter clearly
before the meeting, proceeded to state the ac-
ion of the last meeting, and moved a reconsid-
,ration Of the report and resolutions then
adopted. Upon being put to vote, this motion
vas agreed 10.
Mr.. Easily then offered the following:
ReSoIUed, That this is q taxpayers meeting,
,eed to organize an association in the interest Of
the taxpayers Of the District Of Columbia, by
the election OF president, secretary and treas
As aforesaid, any and every taxpayer, shall be
admitted TO membership upon application, at any
meeting, with the consent Of two thirds Of the
lad md AZ ba
Resolved, That Immediately after the Organiza-
tion Of the association. as provided In the FORE
going, the president shall appoint nVe members
10 compile q code Of bylaws for the regulation Of
The association and report the same for the con-
sideratiol Of the association at the earliest day
practicable.
These resolutions not being seconded, they
were not put TO vote.
FIVE was authorized TO be appointed for the
purpose of Perfecting permanent organiza-
ton. ..
On motion Of Mr.. L. F. Clark, all resolutions
offered at this meeting were referred to this
committee.
Mr.. ]. E. Miller offered the following pream-
BILE and resolutions, the reading OF which was
greeted with successive rounds Of applause,
and they were referred to the committee Of
five 4:
We, the taxpayers Of the District Of Columbia,
with unfeigned pleasure congratulate our ma
tional fslloW-citiEens, Messrs Dennison, Of Ohio;
Blow, Of Missouri, and Retcham, Of New York,
confirmed by the Senate Of the
United States, on their installation as Commits
siOners under the last act OF Congress reOrganiZ-
ing the government Of this District and sincerely
hope that they, by their acknowledged ability
and honesty Of purpose, may bring unity and
70 our people, and peace and happl-
ness to our homes. We trust implicitly that
every dollar we, the property-owners pay into
the treasury OF the District Of Columbia may be
honestly and economically expended, SO that in
every dollar disbursed by them or By their order
out Of the aforesaid treasury.
We, the property-OWners OF the District Of
in meeting assembled, representing as
we do the large and small tax-payIng citizens,
who really and truly believe that the time has
come when We must be watchful and Tigilant IL
we desire to secure an honest administration Of
affairs in this District, that none but strictly
honest and capable men should be appointed to
counsel and assist our Commissioners In conduct
Ing affairs appertaininE 10 said District There
RssOIued. That We hereby enter our most un-
qualified protest against the appointment Of Mr..
2. L. Stanton as attorney for this District, and
DR.. William TindAll as secretary to the aforesaid
District Commissioners. First because hT. Stan
ton was Secretary OF the District Of Columbia
under the administration Of Ex-Governor Henry
d. Cooke, and also one OF the counsel defending
the late notorious Board Of Public Works, and no
doubt aided and abetted said board and Governor
In their Illegal measures and actions to Oppress
VI.
TindRlI was private secretary 70 Ex-Governor A.
r. Shepherd, and no doubt . party to one or
more Of those Infamous acts OF oppression against
the people under Mr.. Shepherds administration.
As we regard both Administrations as complete
failures, and for dishonesty and faYoritism have
never been surpassed, IL equaled, in this country
even by the notorious TammAny ring, Of New
York, whose chief is at this time quietly reposng
In the solitude Of o prison cell for malfeaSance
while holding public office.
Be IL further reSolved, That we sincerely hope
that our honorable Commissioners will cOmpre-
bend the absolute Importance and necessity that
DO man who held 3 position under either OF the
late Administrations, or under the lat1 Board Of
Public Works, above that Of q elerkshIp, should
be continued in any office Of proft or trust under
the present District government, 90 confidence
may again be restored TO the taxpayers and the
people generally OF this District.
Be Il further resolved, That we, the taxpayers
aud citizens, hereby promise our undivided sup
port to MessrS. DennisOn, Blow and Ketehum,
Commissioners for the District Of Columbia, and
will strive earnestly aud faithfully to give them
their administration perfect and complete sue
cess, provided these, our admonitions, will be In
part guide to their actions while acting as our
rulers.
Mr.. George z. Kirk said be felt sure, from
certain indications outside, that If there was an
perfected tonight, there would
be another organization established tomorrow
evening.
Mr.. L. F. Clark thought there was no dan
ger from outsiders, or any Of the silk-stocking
gentry. He suggested that gentlemen now
subscribe their name to the resolutions adopted
at the last meeting.
Mr.. Arrick concurred in this suggestion.
Capt. A. Grant was opposed to subscribing
to anything at this time. He thought they
ought to be referred to the committee. We