Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-09-02
Local Politics..

The jackson Democratic association met last
night, the president, John E. Norris, esq. in
the chair. ana Mr.. A. A Lpscomb secretary,
with q fun representation Of the members pre-
sent New members were elected as follows:
j. W. Sehaefer, E. c. Anderson. Guy III. Thomp-
SOD. Geo. II. Gavitt, Chas. Miller L. Washing
ton, Jas. s. PIERCE, j. 5. Scaggs, II. L. Read E.
s. Davis. j. II. Geddes, Howard c. Clagett and
VIM S. Jones. Mr.. G. P. Culver read letter
which he as corresponding secretary. had re-
ceived from Hon. W. Fl. English, accepting
mem berahip OF the Jackson Democratic aSSocia-
ton.
MT r. s. Davis submitted resolutions TO the
effect that THE thanks OF this association be
rendered to the several democratic clubs OF this
District and those OF Maryland and Virginia for
their cooperation with this association in
making the ratification meeting OF Hancock
and English such a splendid success" Also
that 1.-The same be rendered 10 the central com
Inittee for the credttabIe manner in which they
discharged the duties imposed upon them by
this association In the organization and mad
agcmeDt OF the ratification meeting; that the
central committee be, and the same is hereby.
dissolved. the object for which it was created
having been accomplished with credit to Itself
and the democracy OF the District; that tna
treasurer ofthe central committee be requested
10 pay over any moneys remaining in his hands
after defra5fng the expenses OF the ratification
meeting TO the treasurer OF the congressional
committee 1or campaign purposes in the state
Of Indiana"
Mr.. A. A. Wilson objected to the considera.
ten OF the resolutions as he thought the Jack
sJn association had nothing to do with the case
at all. The objection was overruled by the
chair. After considerable lively and excited
discussion. the secretary read from the records
OF the past meeting, at which the resolution
offered by Mr.. Culver was adopted, authorizing
me CIeatlon OF this democratic central com
mitee.
Mr.. B. F. Lloyd moved that the resolutions
offered by Mr.. Davis be taken up serlatim.
Mr.. Ban advocated this action, and the motion
was adopted
Before this was done, Mr. VIM. Dickson. rep.
r6senting the central committee, as its crest
dent, got the floor and stated that he was Sorry
there was any differences to settle. as he had
brought Ia with him Gen. McCandless. of Phil
adelphia, who had promised to address them.
He said the resolutions OF Mr.. Davis reflected
on the central committee. He claimed that,
power rad been given to the president OF the
convention TO appoint central executive COM
Inittee. This committee had given the grardeSt
democratic display ever seen in this District,
ana Ead done more TO rouse up Slumberlng dem
ocracy than any other event. The central COM
Inlttee, despite such filings as these. would con-
uIue TO exist, however, with or without the aid
OF the jackson Democratic association to the
end Of the present political campaign. 1t
IS an active and live association and
IS doing much good. II he was the Offending per-
SOD, he would willingly withdraw from 1t.
There were other fields where he would find
something TO do, and could be OF more practical
use TO the panty. Three fourths OF the central
committee were members OF the jackson Demo-
IIdtlC AoSOCldjlOl, anu WY lQiS complaint?
All that had been done for the success of the
ratification meeting was due to the members OF
The central committee, made up largely OF men,
GERS OF the jackson Association. No one man
Could assume for himself more credit than
another. They could pass the resolutions If
they Liked but he would tell them that it would
have no effect on the central committee which
owed its existence to higher power than the
Jackson Democratic ASSociatiOn-all the democ-
racy OF the District. During the delivery of
Mr.. DIS straight forward and manly remlr ks,
several attempts were made to interrupt hun
but he was not disconnected.
Mr.. r. S. Davis was the next one recognized
Oy the chair. He said he defied any man TO
point out a word in the resolutions Which should
give Use TO so much disturbance. He paid
high tribute to the superior qualitieS,,of Mr..
Dickson as an organizer and worker. lie was
surprised that Mr.. Dickson should show
so much feeling on the occasion as the res0,u-
MI. Cassin, rose to the point OF order, that the
question was upon taking up the resolution sell
atm.
A general call was made for Dickson to con-
tnue
Mr.. BAH contended that the point raised by
Mr.. Cassin was In order.
Mr.. Davis, continuing, said he dlsclaimed any
purpose OF antagOniZng the central committed
which had done its work Well
MIR. Lloyd who made this motion to consider
Inc resolution Serfatlm, here withdrew his me-
ZION. He said the fact was that MIR. Ennis, With
the sanction OF the president of this association
agreed perfectly On the organization OF the cen
trail committee.
Mr.. Cassin moved to lay the resolutions on
the table, and was about to speak further when
MI. Stewart. the financial secretary, inter-
rupted with 80! sit down. We don't want to hear
you; object TO your talking all the time; you
are no good member OF the association. &c, &c.
Here very angry discussion arose. several
taking part In 1t, which was kept up for several
Mr.. Lipscomb got the floor, and was about to
give crack at the central committee, out gave
way 10 MI. Il: s. Davis, who moved postpone
ment OF the discussion until the next meeting
n Mich was cam led with vim.
Here the chair introduced Gen. Wilson Nc
Candies, OF Philadelphia. He commenced
oy saying that after listening to the heated dis
cusslon ne was prepared TO swear that he had
got into democratic meeting. [Applau5e
Democratic meetings were generally lively. lie
made brief, pointed and sharp address, meet
ing with warm applause at every period, aud at
tie close three cheers were proposed by the
chair and We're given with great good will. on
motion OF Mr.. Davis, vote of thanks was
passed to the speaker.
Mt. Ban stated that pressing invitation had
Dfen received for the association to attend
political meeting at Balls Cross Roads to-day.
He Invited those who desire 10 attend to take
coaches, which would be furnished by Mr..
Knox, eXpreSSman, the cost OF fare in each case
would be IS cents. Several announced their
pun pose of attending.
The chair stated that he had received a valua-
Die and interesting relic from an Old member of
The Jackson Democratic Association. 1t was a
hickory baton presented to this Association by
President Jackson. He held it up for iuSpe,-
zion, and 1t was examined with great intereS-.
1t is section OF hickory sapling about two feet
n lei 9Th, With the bark on and cut on both
ends. so as to hold the tassels. Accompany Ing
the baton was the following letter:
'HYATTsvILLE Prince Georges Co.. Nd
John K. Norris, Esq. President Jackson DEM
ocratiC ASsOciatioD:-Dear Sir:-Ir acceptable |
beg leave 10 present through you to the ASoc-
citation OF which you are president a hickory
eaton which was presented by his EXcellency
Andrew jackson, on bis Inauguration IS Pres
dent Of the United States In 1929 TO the club OF
which i was then member. This baton has
Teen In active service In the several pres den. al
campaigns since 1929, borne by different mar
shas who have headed the Jackson Democratic
Association In adversely as well as in PROSPER
1ty, and is now ready TO be borne by the mar
shall CT your Association in triumph to the
White House on the 4th OF March, 1881.
Yours, truly, (Signed) THOMAS THORNLEY,,
one OF the originatorS OF the Jackson ASSN
On motion, the present was received with
thanks to MIR. Thornley,.
Mr.. Lipscomb called the attention of the a5so-
citation TO the action taken by the Young Mems
Hancock and English club, in ch0sing a CON
mlttee OF five 10 meet this association, for the
purpose OF considering the proposition OF having
each democratic club represented in the central
committee. He moved the appointment of five
from the jackson Association, to meet similar
committees from other organizations; adopted
aid the chair said he would announce the COM
mfttee at the next meeting.
REPUBLICAN STATE ASSOCIATIONS
The Iowa Republican Association was formed
LAST night hy the of II N VoIa ,,ro,; 100