Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-16
Eourth Ward Radicals.

At s:45 the meeting was called to order by
William Clagett, the chairman, l.. w. Wind
sor acting as Secretary.
r. B. Pinu moved that the meeting proceed
to the election OF delegates to the Convention
to nominate Mayor, and his motion prevailing
ten persons were nominated.
John a, Seaton moved to close the noDlna-
tions and asked how many delegates they we're
entitled to.
The Chairman stated seven.
A rising vote Was taken and SIX OF the dele
gates had been elected, when
Charles Scales asked what had become OF the
name Of L. B. Pinn stating that Pun was
the third one nominated, and that his lSeale's)
name came next.
The Sccretarg said he had recorded all the
names of persons he had heard nominated.
Scales You don tell what is true.
John Scaton said it would be well to mix
little salt with the pepper, (aluding to Pms
COLOR and be would further state that James
Burnett had beeu nominated. He moved that
new nominations be had tor the sake OF peace
aud harmony, and his motion prevailed.
Burnett said he did not intend to be "she-
nanigand," and wanted fair thing
Robert Gaiues said he had attended every
Ward meeting for the last year and had never
seen Burnett at meeting before. lie only
comes when there is plenty to eat and drink.
Burnett replied at some length, stating he
had suffered much for his party and had been
ostracised on the streets. He had 40 axe to
grind, aud If he had Gaines would be the last
man he would call on to turn the stone, be-
cause be had not political strength to turn the
wheel once.
An animated debate ensued. which was en-
gagged 10 by Seaton, Scales, Pnn and Burnett.
On proceeding to nominations fourteen per-
sous we're named, and R. T. Lucas, r. L.
Mitchell, j. A. Seaton, w. Clagett, W. Mil
Ter, 6. Thompson and R. B. Hopkins we're
elected.
Robert Hopkins moved that the delegates
be empowered to nominate candidates tor the
City Council from the Ward
John Seaton moved that the delegates be
empowered to fill all vacancies that may occur
in the delegation.
II. B. Pinu was opposed to giving the dele
gates all the power Of the Ward. Ii the motion
had come from an other source, from one not
member of the delegation, it might have set
better
Seaton moved, and his motion was carried,
that the remaining seven OF the nominees be
declared alternates.
"A general ulScuSSlOU upOu suUJeCtS
then eDsued, which lasted some time, when 4.
&. Hopkins put stop to 1t by making mo-
ton to take up collection.
and he moved that he be invited to address
the meeting.
Chas. Scales said it was best to finish the
business before Mr.. Latham addressed them.
r. B, Piuu said many present might want
to leave before MIR. l.. got through, and he
was iu favor of fixing on night to meet for the
purpose of selecting candidates for the City
Council.
Friday night next was agreed upon as the
pght for that purpose.
Mr.. Latham then took the stand and said
he wished it understood that he came there by
invitatiun.-not uuiuvited-nor did be come to
make discord in their party. He had announc-
ed himself as an independent candidate for
Mayor; he had no objection to their making a
nomination; he did not wish to deceive them;
he was no hypocrlt be had told every member
of their party with whom he had conversed
that if they made nomination he would with
draw he knew that there were many Conser-
vativcs who were urging them to make nom
ination SO as to get him to withdraw, and then
they could easily gobble the Republicans up.
He related his experience as Mayor under the
reigns of Coils Hambrick and Lee and said his
course had given satisfaction to both parties.
If you make nomination, said he do not
expect your votes. Go into your Convention
and make nominations; hope you will. All |
ask is for you to nominate Independent candl-
dates for Council from each Ward who will be
active in restoring to us the right to elect our
city officers He thought if they were not
too hide bound, and would make up ticket
which would rot be Objectionable to too many
but select candidates who would advocate the
repeal of the present charter they might elect
them. [ am not resortlng to trlckery, said be,
to get your votes, but telling you exactly how L
stand; do not bother about me, but look after
the Council ticket as | tell you; | am Con
sentative; many Of the colored people say To-
stituted the cobbing board, did, and that
cobbiug board has saved increased taxation; [
made no distinction however on account OF
color.
Chas. Scales, iuterrupting, said cobbing was
an instrument of slavery.
A Voice. am willing to 60 into slavery if
the white people are.
Mr.. Latham, continuing, said if he was Mayor
to-day he would be as severe on any and all
offenders as ever. Some persons, said he, are
encouraging you to nominate candidate.
Dome Will 60 SO lar DIS 10 urge you 10 nOmludte
colored candidate. These parties are your
enemies.
Mitchell (nterrupting)-Mr. Latham, if the
Republican party supported you for Mayor
would you let color influence you 10 appointing
ready-men on the police force.
Mr. Latham would do as have done
select the men that Captain Webster recon-
mended, and know he would not recommend
colurd man. But if the City Council should
select and elect them, / would recognize them.
A voice-Wouid you vote for colored man
for Office.
Mr. Latham-No; you know what I ana
Conservative if you are rot willing to sup
port me, so we'll and so good.
Charles Scales said Mr.. Latham had denied
him his rights by not appointing him police
man.
A voice-Did MIR. Berkley ever appoint negro
policemen?
Voices-No, No.
Mr.. Latham Y our choice must be between
Col. kemper, who is perfect gentleman, and