Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-07-08
The District Democracy.
IHE JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION KEORG AN
IZED.

iHE JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION REORG AN
lied.
The jackson Democratic Association met last
night at the corner of Sth and streets, the pres
ident. Mr.. j. E. Norris in the chair. Mr.. B. F.
Lloyd, secretary, and full attendance the hall
pelng crowded with all OF the old members and
many new ones. The chair announced that the
opportunity presented itself to all the old men,
bers to come forward and enroll their names
anew, without money and without price. They
would only be required to pay their dues from
TINS time forward. The rush was so great thai
IL was almost impossible for the secretary TO
make entries fast enough. Several OF the old
memt stood aghaSt at the spectacle, and IN
qu1re0 OF the chairman II the flood gates were
open TO every body, as men had presented them
selves, claiming TO be old members, who had
never before been there. The chair said none
would be admitted except by the terms of the
constitution. The opportunity was offered 20
old members only. The names of others would
have to go TO the committee on membership.
This somewhat dampened the ardor Of the
crowd. After the rush was over IL was found
that
ONE HUNDRED AND sEvENTY-ONE NAMES
bad been presented last night for membership
The chair read the article In the constitution of
the association to the effect that all new names
proposed must be referred to the committee.
ana If reported on favorably they would be
elected and have their names enrolled on the
pay ment of 81 initiation fee; therefore all new
names proposed would take that course 1t
was aScertained that 81 of the names handed in
were those Of cid members. and they were en-
rolled The list was read over for information.
when the name of Simon Joseph was read a
member objected, stating as a reason that
Joseph was no democrat. Mr. Simon Joseph
here got somewhat excited and stated that tie
man who had objected was an old know moth
ing and not good democrat. He DosepE) was
a better democrat than the objector. Here Jo-
seph went through a pantomlme OF lively ges-
lures, to show his contempt for the objector
Or0er was finally restored and the chair ap-
pointed Mr.. \. SandersOn sergeant-at-arms.
Inc cbalr then announced the list business In
order TO be
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr.. X. S. Davis got the floor and moved that
the old gentleman who had SO long stood up to
the mont Of the association through evil as we'll
had borne the heat and burden of the day, the
present incumbent, John E. Norris, esq.,, be de-
cared permanent president by reclamation.
Rh Is was received With storm OF applause. Col.
marks OF very complimentary character to
Mr. Norris, and bore testimony to the intensity
OF MS democracy. DR.. Culver presented the
He said he thought Gen. w. could serve the de-
mocracy OF the District as well or better than
any other man. He held the gentleman first
democratic to give every one a chance
TO vote his sentiments. They wanted no
gag law here. He thought Gen. Walkers
real feiati4 na oo,, were such to Gen. Hancock
their future President than any one in this Dis
tr1ct. He spoke in high terms of Gen. Walker,
giving Ills pedgree. Some one objected to Gen.
Walker On the ground that he was not mem
Der OF the jackson association. This, however
was dfspIoven On the spot. Mr.. ThOS. B. Kalb-
fus here got the floor and stated that General
Walker would not under any circumstances be-
come president OF this association unle har-
mony was to be observed. He was authorized
10 withdraw the name OF Gen. Walker. After
some expires StOnS OF regret at this announce
ment, Mr.. Davis renewed his motion in relation
TO MT Norris. and the secretary was instructed
10 cast the ballot of the association for Mr.. Nor
rs, which was done, amid great applause
Mr.. Norris acknowledged the compliment paid
nlm In his usual pleasant manner Mr.. Robert
Ban was elected first vice president and Mr.. w.
P1eTce Bell second vice president both gentle
men making brief addresses Mr.. Columbus
Alexander was elected treasurer by acclama-
ton, Mr.. y. A. L1pscomb recording secretary
MT. c. +. Eulver corresponding secretary. ami
Mr.. George II. Stewart financial secretary.
MT Gal dner gave notice OF an amendment to
the constitution, providing that the committee
on membership may act on nominations on tine
same night received. DIR. Allen offered a reso-
luton Tor grand ratification meeting to G9
held on the goth inst.
HANCOCK AND ENGLISH CLUB
was organized at Potomac hail. South Wash
lngtGD, last night, and IA names were enrolled.
Alter subscribing the necessary funds for the
ratification meeting and arranging to take part
In II, the meeting adjourned subject to call