Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-05
The Jackson Democratic Association

sluOn WheTe accusations OF larceny are
made.
The subject was here dropped.
Tie Jackson Democratic Association
LIVELY MEETING LAST NIGHT.
The jackson Democratic Association met
last evening, at S;engerbund hail. the pres-
dent John T.. NOrris) in the chair, and DIR.
Charles Allen as secretary. Martin Glenn
was proposed for membership; referred 10
committee on nominations. Captain James
Lynch was elected member.
Nj. X. ;. Davis, from the commi ttee to
whom was referred the resolutions intro
dUced by him at the last meeting, reported
them back AS subsequently amended they
are about as follows; THAT
TIE FREE-sCHooL SYSTEM
is the highest star in the galaxy of the re-
public; and that on its maintenance and
peTpetuity depends the present and future
happiness of the American people; that the
democratic party always has, and at all
times hereafter will resist any and all At
tempts looking TO division of the public
school funds no matter for what purpose;
That the democratic party has been, is now,
and always viii be In favor of free schools,
free press, free speech, free trade, and gold
and silver as the only constitutional money
illegitimate offspring OF the republican par
ty; that the base and hypOcritical effort OF
Inc republican party TO Introduce the school
question into the politics of this country de-
serves the condemnation OF all liberal and
enlightened men of the nineteenth century
and especially so, when it is well known to
ever attempted TO be struck at the free
schools OF this country, was made by the re-
publican party in Congress, when IL en-
deavored 10 mix the white and black chill
dren in the same schools; that in our opinion
no state shall make any law respecting an
establishment of religion or prohibiting the
taxation for the support of public schools, or
derived from any public fund therefor,
should ever be under the control OF any reli-
giOus sect, nor should any money 50 raised
0e1W4An rQli2innS ar
denominations"
SHARP DISCUSSION.
Mr.. Davis stated that his object in intro
6uciDg the resolutions had been TO let Mr.
Blaine and those about him who thought
ihey would make tremendous thing in in
Producing the amendment know that thew
(meaning himself and associatesl could 90 as
far as they in this thing.
DIR. Allen urged that the association had no
right to pass resolutions; that no state could
make certain laws. The resolutions were
cTudely drawn from beginning to end.
Mr.. Davis You cannot draw better set
Of resolutions.
Mr.. Wilson remarked that he was very
glad 10 see since the Ohio election his friend,
Dr: Allen, had come down little. He was
high horse, and he wanted 10 instruct the
people.
MIR. Norris suggested inserting in the be-
ginning OF the Objectionable resolution the
by Mr.. Davis.
Col. Tyler argued that it was .untimely TO
pass such resolution as Mr.. Blaine's
amendment. No state had proposed TO do
the things forbidden in 1t, and the repubii-
cans were going TO pass it themselves.
Several voices cried out, I'VE want TO
meet ihem!'
Or. Allen again objected to the clause, not
as the act OF legislative body, but as
resolution, and hoped that it would be re-
ferred back to the committee.
Col. Tyler moved 10 lay the matter on the
table. Upon division five rose on the affirma-
side fnRlnninO CNnlUnr y aryiC
then waving his hand to the members on the
back seats, asked them TO get up and vote
negatively, adding that those who were not
was lost. Members began 10 rise and make
suggestions as to the wording of the resolu
lions, and, finally, Mr.. Davis exclaimed that
''sOne one would want to amend the Lords
prayer II IL were introduced in this society,"
Col. Tyler objected TO the expression seen
IN the resolutions below, "that the free
school system is the brightest star in the gall
axy oS the republic" He also objected to the
word ''nation" in the original resolutlons,
and suggested country" which was received
DIR. Culver thought that "FederaI Union"
was better, and moved an amendment to
That effect. IL was not a nation, but union
OF independent and sovereign nations-not
the European notion OF nation.
Mr.. Davis said that know nothing spirit
in the gentleman cropped out when he made
his little fling at him (the speakerl When
there had been trouble aud men had fought
on both sides OF the line, the Doctor had
uOle ali IN MS power 10 destroy the u mon,
and now he came 10 instruct them in the
principles of union.
DIR. Culver did not want to be personal.
When gentleman made a fling at him, as
Nh. Davis had done, he would regard il as
personal insult, and wanted an explanation.
There was another place % settle this than
in the association.
DIR. Tyler again urged that they were act
ing prematurely, but the question was put
on the passage OF the resolutions, anu they
were adopted by large majority.
DR.. Charles Allen rendered his resignation
as secretary, but on motion OF DR.. Culver the
matter was laid on the table, and the associ-
alton adjourned.
ACCIDENrs.-Mr. Chalkiey Gillingham. OF
Fairfax county, Va, late president OF the
Potomac Fruit Growers association, had
his ankle badly sprained a few days ago by
Yesterday, Timothy Murphy, a hack dri-
yer, slipped and fell on the pavement in
front Of the Arlington Hotel, and broke one
OF his legs above the ankle.
On Saturday night Mr.. James NJ. Carlisle,
one OF the leading members OF the Wash
ington bar, had the misfortune TO slip on the
stairway OF his residence, ID street, near Sd,
and falling, broke his collar bone and other
wise bruised himself. He is improving rap.
idly and will soon be able to be out.
Two BAsrARpY CAsEs.-In the case of
bastardy before Justice T. j. Shae, OF Jane
Young against James Butler, wherein judg-
ment was reserved, the justice has rendered
judgment in favor of the United States,
hereupon the defendant gave bonds to sup
port the child. ''.. There was q warrant
yesterday sworn out before the same justice
of bastardy by Elizabeth Webb. charging
one William Henry NARROW with being the
father OF a female iIleeitimate child.
THE Elmwood collar is made M that the
corners canpot turn up. IL holds its shape
under ali OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.