Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05

Birmingham amendments to the constitu- ton. Forty minutes were given MT. O'Brien, which he used to the best advan- tage.
 When he concluded MT. John 5hugart began and consumed at least two hours in abuse of Messrs. John Mcqueen and Sam Will John. As disciple of billinsgate MT. Shugart Is 8 success. It must have been painful for his hearers to sit there and listen to the abuse heapsd upon those two gentlemen. MT. O'Brien was given five minute to reply to some of his misstate- ments.
 AT BEHREN's PARK.
 Messrs Sam Will John and F. P. O'Brien addressed large crowd at BehreI's park last night in the interest of organized de- mocracy. great many present were from the Birmingham rolling mills. Several of our German fellow citizens were also pres- ent. The speakers were listened to with marked attention and frequently ap- piauded.
 AT MOUNT PINsoN.
 Messrs. O'Brien and Warnock went to Mount Pinson yesterday, where Mir. O'Brien addressed the Mount Pinson (R9- form) Jeffersonian club. One hour was given him to discuss the political issues of the day. Every person present, both Jef- fersonian and organ ized democrats, decided 1t was the best speech made during this canvass, Senator Morgan's excepted.
 AT WYLAM.
 About 200 voters of Bethlehem beat as. sembled at Wylam yesterday to hear Messrs. Joseph H. Montgomery and John Mcqueen, democratic nominees for repre- sentative, speak. Their speeches were splendid democratic arguments and did great good for the p9rty. That beat will give the democratic ticket about 100 ma jority.
 AT CLAIBORNE HALL. There vas large and representative meeting of colored republicans held in Claiborne hall, on Second avenue, last night. The hall was packed to it's utmost capacity, and while the crowd was very enthusiastic it was one of the most orderly assemblages ever seen in Birmingham. The object of the meeting was to con slider the recent address of the ministers of Birmingham and vicinity and the action of small crowd of white and colored men coudemning said address,; also to take action with reference to the colored legis- lative ticket. The ministers were heard on their positions and all sides of the question considered.
 Resolutions were passed indorsing Sena- tor John Y. Morgan for the senate of the United States, and also indorsing the Mica ragua canal, on account of the large amount of work that would be furnished for colored men.
 Resolutions were also passed fully in- dorsing the course of the ministers in their
 
 the passage and enforcement of such laws as would guarantee all the demands the colored people have beer making for years. It was shown that the organized democrats are the only party in Alabama aaw seeking indorsement that has given such pledge, and they have given it in writing. lie Jeffersonians refused to consider the de- mands.
 1t was further resolved that inasnluch as the organized democratic ticket is pledged to vote for Senator Morgan. and is also pledged to pass the same laws the colored ticket would pass if elected, therefore, the organized democratic ticket, headed by Col. W. c. Oates, was indorsed and the colored legislative ticket withdrawn. Most of the candidates on the colored ticket having withdrawn from tue race. The action of Governor Jones in protect ing colored men in their rights was fully indorsed.
 The meeting was very harmonious in all respects, and there was not a dissenting voice to any of the resolutions. Great sat- isfaction was expressed at the prospect of a better understanding between the two races. The leading colored men of all classes and professions took part in the meeting, and it was genuine love- feast. A resolution was also passed denouncIug the circular pullshed by A. J. Warner and $. D. Jones, and denouncing the action of the small crowd of whites and blacks in jumping on the ministers. J. T. SHAW, Chairman. E. B. MITCHELL, Secretary.