Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-01
Ward Radical Meetings.

1.-THE Congressional Convention, to meet at Gull
Ipeper Court House on the 18th inst It is uu-
sierstood, that though none of the delegates was
INSTRUCTED as to his action iu the Convention,
Imost, if not all Of them, are opposed to nom
tnaton, and were elected to facilitate that OBJ
Gcct, though the voters were not informed of
:auy such purpose The following is an account
Eof the proceedings Of the different meetings
/ FIRST WARD.
The meeting in the First Ward was held in
1.-THE Office Of deputy U. S. Marshal o Neal. 1t
Twas but sparcely attended. and was presided
lover by [. G. ONeal, with r. L. TancilI, as
lSecrctary, and after short session, and no
spectators, ad iourned, having elected George
IL. Seaton aud r. E. Taucill, delegates aud
Il. &. O'Neal and john Sales as alternates.
SEC oND WARD.
This meeting also had but small attendance
1t was held 10 house on Fairfax street, be-
tween Princess and Oronoko, and was presided
over by Larkin Patton, with f. l.. VanAuken
as Secretary. Speeches were made by Richard
Miles-who wished to- take part In the Second
Ward Conservative meeting-and Geo. Hob
day, and Larkin Lighttoot, and 6. e. Thorp
were elected delegates and George Holiday, al
tcrnate The meeting adjourned until the night
Of "Wednesday next, when it will reassemble to
organize Radical Club.
THIRD WARD.
This meeting was called to order at s o'clock
by 4. w. 2. Garnett, who read the call OF
the District Committee.
Gus Lumpkins moved to go into an election
for officers, which was carried, whereupon
Lumpklus and r. D. Beckley were nominated
for President both Of whom declined.
\ motion was then made to postpone the
election. This gave rise to numerous 'plnts'
Of order, but was finally carried.
l.. r. Payne, Chas jackson and Jas. NJ.
Bnckuer we're then nominated by Morgan.
This also gave rise to several motions and
'piuts.
R. D. BeckIey made speech eulogsing the
voters of the Third Ward, and declaimng
against any examining process, aud hoped every
man would be put before the meeting on his
merits.
Morgan's motion was then laid on the
table.
r. D. Beckley, L 4. Payne, FL. King, ].
NJ. Buckner, james Blggs,. Charles jackson,
Gus Lumpkins and - Morgan were then
nominated for delegates to the Culpeper Cou-
veutiop, and, on motlon, those receiving the
ly'' elected.
During the discussion the chairman was re-
auested by jackson to remember that he was
not "dodging any lodges which be disclalm
cd doing.
The candidates were then called upon to
give their views as to candidates for Congress.
Beckley gave his views, whereupon L. j.
Edelin, wanted to know which he (B. was in
favor Of, Hunton or Barbour; it was choice
between "the devil and witch, =" for both were
Conservatives.
Beckley said in reply that he did not know
either llunon or Barbour; he stood upon the
platform OF the National Republican party. He
then declined the nomination.
Eleiu said he understood that l.. +. Payne,
King and Lumpkius had been selected by out
side parties to be delegates, and had been given
free tickets for the purpose.
All three denied the statement
L. E. Payne said that he would 60 to the
Convcntian in favor of an out aud out Repub-
licau nomination, and failing that he would do
the best he could.
Lumpkns said that be would do the best
he could in the Convention.
Edelin-Did you not say that you were 10
favor Of no nomination, and leaving the field to
Barbour?
Lumpkins-No, sir.
\ long discussion ensued as to whether can
didates were required to give their views or
not. Numerous motens were made and "plnts
raised
James Buckucr thought that delegates
should he elected, and then Instructed what
to do.
Bvckley was then renominated.
Bcckley did not want delegates instructed.
lie did not intend to leave the party and To-
,np3o3 to no ar no Eonvapfiop apvhou
Chas. jenkins wanted good Republicans
nominated irrespective of color. He was pro-
cccdlug to make speech when he was brought
up by pint" OF order by Jackson, who also
tried to speak, but was stopped by another
pint" by Morgan. "Pints" OF order and mo
tious followed each other in rapid succession
when the President ordered all hands to take
their seats.
The meeting then proceeded to vote for del
cgates.
After some votes were taken another discus
sion took place between Beckley, Jackson
Lumpkins aud Buckner.
r. D. Beckley, L. E. Payne and }. NJ
Buckner were then declared delegates.
Chas. Jackson aud Gus. Lumpkins were
nominated for aterDates but pending this nom
nation, some disorder ensued, and motion
to adjourn was made, which, not being put b.
the chair the members commenced to leav
en- masse, whereupon the chair declared tn
meeting adjourned.
FOURTH WARD.
The Fourth Ward meeting was held in tn
colored Odd Feeows' Hall, on south Alfre
street. A large number were present. Th
first business transacted was the reorganiza
ton of the Radical Club tor the Ward by tn
election of VIM. Miller, President, and Har
rison Harris, Secretary. Set speeches wer
made by the President, and by John Seaton
and remarks by many others. John Seaton an
II. Mitchell were elected delegates and r.
Lucas and VIM. Miller, alternates.
August Flower.
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