National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-18
TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
,,r-,T1vG 1T THE FOIRD OF TRADE
ROOMS LIST NIGHT.

1r1TTFE OF SEVENTY-MEETING OF THE
I-,-r,lTrrIyF CONNuTTEE-FUTU MEET
INGs OF THE LATTEB TO BE PRIVATE
The Taxpayer's Association met last night
At the rooms of the Board of Trade, There
was quite a full attendance Of members
In the absence of the president, (Mr Joseph
II BRADLEY. IT, Mr.. Horatio n. Easily was
called to the chair. Mr.Wm. Il. Clagett acted
as secretary.
The four additional members Of the commit
tee on constitution, bylaws, resolutions ana
officers were announced as follows Messrs W.
T. Metzerott, Geo. NJ. Oyster, VIM. z. Philip
and Joseph H. Redtern.
Mr.. Arrick. from the committee appointed
for the purpose, reported a series Of bylaws
for the government OF tEe aSsOciaIlOh' WHICH
were unanimously adopted.
Mr. AV-ick. from the same committee, re-
ported a recommendation that all resolutions
referred to them be sent to the executive CON-
uittee for consideration. Adopted.
MIR. Peck, from the committee of nine, re-
ported the following list Of officers, remarking
that the committee had thought it advisable 10
.t t. - q few names Tor addltioh u 'ne
President, WIS rs seventy vel S,-oor,n. vice nrcsi
dents, Geo. W. Riggs, CoiIi-.S-:s AleKap6cr
and Fftzhugh Coyle; secretary, John ETs.--es
treasurer, VIM. Gunton; executive committee
A n. Perry. A. Ross Ray, Samuel Bacon, T.
r BRYAN. Dr. W. P. johnson, Grafton Tyler
Walter Davidge, VIM. Gait, John Van Riswick
r. W. Fenwick, Columbus Alexander, VIM. B.
Webb, DR.. J. {. Hall, c. NJ. Matthews, Mont
gomery Blair, T. J. CofTey, Josiah Dent, Wal
ter s. Cox, Alfred Jones, Marshal Brown, W.
B. Todd, 6. F. Schafer, Geo. Wilmer, Samuel
V. Niles, Chas. G. Ball, Wright Rives, X. T.
Merrick, II n. Easily, ThOs. Evans, B. Mack
all, IT., L. F. Clark, Jno. Z. Norris, N. Thomp-
son, Thos. c. Wilson, Eugene Carusi, VIM. ].
Miller, John A. Gray, James WOrmleY, Vim.
H Claggett, H. Clay Stewart, John Wilson,
J. T. Lehman, F. W. Sellhausen, NJ. G. Emory,
G. W. Cochran, Thos. Berry, II. Polkinhorn,
"A. 1. Wilson, II. s. Johnston, A. J. Joyce, F.
stutz, sr., Chas. Ford, Francis MOhun, ST., n.
b. Larner, John 7. Given, Michael Green, W.
kB. Downing, Jas. W. Barker, Fenwick Young,
Edward Temple and Jos. H. Bradley, jr.
Mr. A z. Perry moved that the names of the
committee of nine be added to the list Of sew
enty.
Dr.. snodgrass inquired whether the gentle
men whose names were on the list had signed
the constitution.
, Mr.. Peck replied that the gentlemen named,
except three or four, had signed the constitu-
ton, and those who had not yet given their sig
natures had signifed their intention Of becom-
4 ing members OF the association.
r After further discussion, the motion Of Mr.
Perry was agreed to, and the names of the
committee Of nine were added, as follows {:
. Messrs. c, F. Peck, Charles Edmonston, J. Z.
Miller, Clifford Arrick, Jesse 3. Wilson, W.T..
Mctzerott, George NJ. Oyster. ~ ~
~. DR.. SnOigrGss moved that the names of all
THOSE on the list Who had not signed the con-
Etitulion, or signifed their intention to do so,
be stricken therefrom, but there was no sec
Qpd 70 the motion, and it was therefore not
considered. % ?
Mr.. Perry moved that the report of the com
mittce, as amended, be adopted which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Perry further moved that the officers
nominated be declared unanimously elected.
I Mr.. DenisOn moved a. q substitute that che
secretary be authorized to cast the ballot Of
the association for the officers named.
3 Mr. Clagett remarked that while disposed to
confer any honor upon the gentlemen sug-
gested, he thought younger men should be ap-
pointed officers Of the association.
, Mr.. Peck remarked that the point suggested
by Mr.. Clagett had been considered by the
committee, who were anxious to have at the
head Of the association q gentleman who was
well known, not only here, but throughout the
country. Some Of the officers were middle
aged mrr, and had promised to attend the
meetings For all the offices that required
octive work the committee had nominated
young and energetic men.
r. Al
of seventy nominated, but thought that the
eastern section of the city should be more nber-
ally represented.
After further discussion the motion of Mr..
Denison was agreed to, and the secretary cast
the ballot OF the association for the officers
nominated.
Mr.. Arrick, in behalf Of Mr.. II. S. Davis,
(who is absent from the city,) offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were referred to the
executive committee:
- Whereas It is currently reported that the
late Board Of Public Works has Issued certificates
OF Indebtedness against the taxpayers OF tins
District for the sun Of seventeen thousand dol
lars and delivered the to the counsel of said
board for services rendered by said counsel before
the Joint Committee OF Investigation at the late
session Of Congress: therefore, be it
Resolved, That committee OF i've be appointed
by the Chair to wait on the honorable COmmis-
EiOuers Of this District and protest against the
payment OF the said seventeen thousand dollars as
being illegal eXOTbitant and unauthorized by law;
and II said committee fail 10 receive : sRtisiAc-
tory reply 70 this protest # is therefore further
RrsOlred, That said committee be. and they are
hereby, instructed TO take the necessary legal
steps before the Supreme Court Of this District
20 prevent the payment Of said seventeen thou
sapd dOllarE.
, DR.. Culver presented series Of resolutions
relating to existing contracts and work being
done under them, and requesting the Commits
sioHers to stop all work until investigation was
made; to have all work remeasured; to have
those guilty of oyercharging punished accord
ing to law; not to pay for any work until re-
measured and certified by the engineer, &C.
The Doctor remarked that there was much
work unfinished and now in progress under
alleged contracts: hence the necessity of speedy
action. He therefore moved that they be con-
sidered at once.
Colonel Philip remarked that the resolutions
presented important matters, and he thought
they ought to be referred to the committee. He
had had an interview with the Commissioners
that day, and they had informed him that they
+ had already aDrogated one hundred and fifteen
contracts. They had assured him that they
I would be happy 10 confer with the taxpayers
! and correct any wrong that might be pointed
out.
! After further discussion, the resolutions were
, referred to the committee.
Mr.. Dennison announced that arrangements
were 10 progress for the publication Of daily
afternoon paper-the EUeriag Mail-Which
would defend the interests Of the taxpayers.
The announcement was received with az
plaus>
The Agitation then adjourned to the first
wednesday next month.
: Trron +bo aaio-yS. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
meeting of the execulpt OF the association,
for the purpose of orgaSSnl!iiIllIL' was hT5O
Perry presided, and R. W. FsUwnick acted a. a.
VI IiiO'iON' Tue CHAIRMAN was slIthnrfzad In
appoint committee IN permanent -
ton, to report at the nexI .Saa,; u, ~,
appointed Messrs. Arrick, PecE, t, Inc ~ Shal
and EdmonstOn. uSOn' fhlIll
A motion that the meetings Of the exeu-,
committee be private ELECTED spirited ak
cussion, in which Messrs. Easily, Larner an
Peek participated. It was finally voted tina
the meetings Of the executive committee shoul
be private.
After brief interchange Of views as to tn
business to be considered, the committee ad
jOurned Until Wednesday evening next.
SABBATH MEETING OF THE Y.M.C.A
During the winter months the meetings usl
der the auspices of the Young Mems Christina
Association have been held on Sabbath eve
nings, in the Metropolitan Theatre. These ser
vices are now changed, and are 70 be held Fl
the rooms OF the association, corner Of Mint
and D streets, at eight o'clock each Sabbatl
evening. The informal character of these ex
ercises makes them very enjoyable to q lRrg
number of people.
a few days since we spoke Of the activity O.
this association. To substantiate the state
ment then made attention is called to the re-
port Of the EVangelization committee for The
Sabbath services. At II a. m, Fort Whipple
services in charge Of N. T. Smell; at o'clock
reform school, J. z. Carpenter; 2:3O O'Clock
jail services, in charge ofA. T. Stuart; 4 O'Clock
cottage meeting, H. Olive. Bible readings al
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