, 1876-02-20
MINOR MEETINGS.


Tie Eighth Ward Republican Club met last
evening at No. $50 West Twelfth street for the
purpose Of perfecting their organization The
President, William Justice, occupied the Chair.
The Committee On Procurement Of Ha sl re-
ported that Martins Hall, at No. 381 Blue Island
avenue could DO secured at fair rental The
terms we're agreed upon, and the Committee
ordered to lease it. On motion Of Capt. Nc
Grath, it WIS decided to hold meeting every
second Wednesday.
Messrs. Flanders Moore and Capt McGrath
were added to tie Committee on Elections and
Messrs. Anderson, Graham, and Thomas Flan-
ders we're added to the list Of Vice-P:esideuts.
Mr. Schmeltz introduced resolution similar
to that already passed in the Seventh Ward, cali
ing upon the Council to order an election for all
elective city officers at the first regular election
under tho new city charter. April ~ 1873,
The Chairman remarked that the Eighth Ward
Club was the first to pass suoh q resolution, and
TINT the War-cry had reeounded ali along the
line. The echo alone vas still left Of 1t, aud he
thought it but proper to again sartle the ears Of
the defiant officials now holding office The res
olution vas unanimously carried.
Ir. Maerz moved that committee OF two be
appointed to confer with like committees from
other ward clubs, to ask and call for 3 regular
patty convention for the nomination OF candi-
dates for town Offices In regard to this. Capt.
McGrath remarked that the Central Club would
undoubtedly attend to it, but it Was yet an open
question as to whether it were better for the
party to risk its fame in nominating candidates
for corrupt town Offices. Nevertheless, it was
his opinion that strict party nominations On both
sides was the only feasible Way OF bringing ont
good and responsible candidates. The resolu-
ton wac finally adopted, and Mess1s. Maerz aud
Chipp we're appointed.
The Club then adjourned to meet again
Wednesday, March l, At No. 331 Blue Island
avenuo4
FoUETLESTH WARD.
4 meeting of the Republicans Of the Four
toenth Ward was held last evening. and ward
officers: President, William Williams Vice
Presidents, ". ". Bingham. Robert McCauley,
August Sinder, and Otto Diehling; Recording
Secretary, F. s. Baird; Corresponding secre-
ta1y. Thomas J. Shea; Treasurer, ". H. Dob
son.
few members Of the Republican Club Of the
Seventeenth Ward came together last evening at
No. 378 North avenue Mr. II. Vclkman pre-
alded. and accounted for the slim attendance by
Vertisod iu the German papera-
Tho Secretary then proceeded to read the COZ
stitution and bylaws. which had been prepared
By committee appointed at the last meeting.
The report WAS adopted.
After receiving number Of signatures to tho
constitution, the Club adjourned until next Sat
urdsy evening, to meet at the same place.
The meeting announced to be held At No. 81
poned until tomorrow evening.
NINETEENTH WARD.
The Republicans OF the Nineteenth Ward held
meeting last evening for the purpose Of organ
lzing ward club.
Gen. A. l., Chetlain was. on motion, elected
Chairman, and Mr. John n. Dickinson, Secre-
tary.
On motion, the following Committee was ap-
pointed to make nominations for permanent obi
GERS Of tho Club, and delegates to the Grand
Council: y. b: Dickinson, @. ". Fuller, and
Barney Mccormick.
During the absence of the Committee, 1lr.
Hosmer addressed the meeting, and stated that
be was glad the Republicans we're organizing.
The prospects OF tho party wore never better
than at present. He was confident that Gen.
Sherman would be the candidate Of the Repub-
llcan party for President. This nomination
would give them prestige which would carry
them on to victory. He hoped the Republicans
of the Nineteenth Ward would throw their
might towards electing Gen. Sherman.
The Committee On Nominations returned and
reported Us follows:
fresident-Gen. A. L. Chet1aln
V,ee-Prestdent-0 ". Fuller.
Treasurer-Theodore Felcl.
Sec9etary-J. " Dickinson.
De'teates to the Grand Counsls-R. G. Faldkamp and
David Nylie.
Mr. Wylie hoped he would be sxcnsed frnm
serving. Though he was D Republican at the
present time. yet he waa not quite sure whether
no would act With the party ot the next elecnou.
1t depended entirely On what kind OF men were
nominated Tor Office. There was 1t present
disposition among the Republicans to nominate
old ofice-seekers and scalawags Then ho
wanted to SEQ how Grant acted towards Bristow.
1t this man was turned out he would have to
como to the conclusion that the Republican
party Was corrupt aud was no longer deserving
the support OF honest citizens.
Con. Chetlain said tha reasons assigned bY
Ar. Hylle showed him to be the man for the
place In the position OF delegate he could look
tion. @N11N>'
Justice DeWolf moved that two more Vice |
Presidents bo added to the officers.
Ihe Committee on Nominations we're instruct
ed to report two more names for that position |
Of the next meeting.
The report OF the Committee WEE Unanimous
II adopted.
Gen. chetlain returned thanks for the honor
conferred upon him. and made few remarks |
regarding the excellent prospects Of tho Re- !
publican party II ths people would only take !
authciaas intazaRt IN ths coming elections.