Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1863, Page 3

LOCAL NEWs ————E—E—E—————— AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. 3 *s THEATER.—‘* Romance of a Poor yon’ Man.” Edwin Adams, Ban Setchell an {ate Denin. : . Saunas THEATER.—J. Wilkes Booth’s benefit, «The Stranger,” and “ Taming of the Shrew.” Can srrurny.—Emmestine de Faiber, Kate Pennoyer, Julia Mortimer, M'lles. Marie and | Angusta, in song and dance, yanikTixs.— Songs, dances, pantomimes, aw air Tesman, Harry Leslie and others. RvseiaN WAR on esnicn at Odd Fel- | Jows’ Hall, Seventh stree! ——_——_+«ee-+_____ WARD MEETINGS WEDNESDAY 7n* NIGHT. SS ae Dixon Carries Every Ward but the Third! a agin The Unconditional Union Men Sweep the City. pe chrénicle Dictation Net Submitted To by the Freemen of Washington. SS We have never known more indignant feel- ing in this community than that elicited by the astounding attempt of the Chronicle to dictate in municipal affairs bere to the extent of discrim- nating between equally good and earnest Union men, and saying that a particular clique and none other should be put up for municipal officers. This feeling was manifestedin the very large attendance at the ward meetings, and in the action taken in the nomination of men of un- doubted loyalty and unblemished integrity, of their own choice, and not of the Chronicle's dictation. Below will be found full and Spirited reports of the proceedings at the va- Tious meetings. As the Chronicle has in its re- markable report of the proceedings undertaken to designate the participants as Union men” and “Dixon men,” their seems to be a propriety in defining their status with more precision as Unconditional Union men from unselfish principle; and those who making use of the Union name only to clamber into places which they could not attain on their own merits, may be termed Union men for the sake of offce, or “U. for O's”: FIRST WARD. Uhe Unconditional Unien men of this ward assembled at the house of Mr. Geo. Klotz, on G street, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth. On motion, a Mr. Lawrence was appointed President, and Mr. C. B. Baker Secretary. Mr.S. Y. Atlee [U. for O.] offered the follow- ing resolution : Resolved, That this meeting now proceed to elect five delegates to represent this ward in a comvention, to be composed of the same num- ber of delegates trom each of the seven wards, to meet for the purpose of nominating candi- dates for Collector, Register and Surveyor, to be supported by theffriends of the Administra- tion and all the Unconditional Union men of ‘Washington at the approaching municipal elec- tion; and we further recommend and invite Such convention to meet at Temperance Hall, an E street, between Ninth and Tenth,) on “riday, May ist, at S p. m., to make such nom- inations. And we do hereby pledge the nomi- nees of that convention our unqualified and hearty support. Mr. Robeit Bawsel [Unconditional Union,} offered the following amendment: Whereas in times like the present, it becomes the paramount duty of every good citizen to manifest, and evince his unswerving attath- mrnt and fidelity to the Union ot these States, and his firm and unflinching leyalty to the Government thereof, in order that those who favor a vigorous, and successful prosecution of this war, and a suppression of this iniquitous, and unnatural rebeilion, may be known and distinguished from those who countenance and give aid, and support. to those in arms against the best Gouernment ever established by man; and whereas, no man of questioned loyalty should be selected foposition of honor, trust, er emolument ; theretore, be it Kesolved, That the voters of the First Ward, in ward meeting assembled, for the purpose of selecting proper and suitable persons for the several and respective city offices, do hereby declare and assert our firm, unalterable, and and unswerving devotion and loyalty to the to the Government of tee United States; that we favor a firm, steady, and vigorous prosecu- tion of this war by the Administration for the purpose of snppressing this accurssed rebel- jon; that we will in no case orevent, sanc- tion 8 dissolution of this Wnion, but in the lan- guage of the immortal Jackson, proclaim and atlirm, “The Union must and shall be pre- served.” Resolved, That the Constitution of the United States being the grond culmination of the declaration of principles as aseerted by our forefathers, and being the grand “Magna harta” Of the rights and liberties of the people, ‘we hereby pledge oar lives, our fortunes, and our honor to maintain it inviolate. Resolved, That we recommend to our fellow- citizens who are interested in the perpetuity of our beloved Union and the Brosperity of the Metropolis founded by the Father of the coun- try and bearing his immortal name, te vote for men who have been tried in the several offices to be filled, and found capable, honest and ac- ceptable to this community, These resolutions were discussed pro and con, and it was finally decided to incorporate alll into one; and in that torm they were adepted. € Dr. Magruder, [U. U.,] in a speech, said that de bad had much experience in conventions. ‘There was & meeting the other night whieh nominated « man for Surveyor of this city who Was nota citizen of this city, and could not vote. The only claim he had was that he had been done in New Orleans, and would be “done again” in June; and he believed his name was Donegan. [Laughter ] Mr. Fink [(U. for suggested that this was Hot an uncondition: ‘nion meeting, and that it would be well for the Unconditional Union Ten to withdraw. Mr. Fink is a lamplighter, and Dr. Magruder told him tokeepqniet. Hehadn’tsense enough to know when to put his lamps out, and yet he came there torule their meeting. (Great laugh- ter, and Fink subsided.} Mr. Lawrence being a comparative stranger, and not seeming to give satisfaction, was de- Posed as chairman, and Col. J. W. Irwin was pppoe chairman, when the follow- ing delegates were appointed to represent the Firet Ward in the general convention :—Rob't Baweel, [U.U.,] Owen O'Hare, (U. 14) J.D ‘Townly, pc. U.,] John Rheems, (U. U.,j J. W. Irwin, (U. U.} The meeting then adjourned, yery well sat- } family quarrel among the Richards mon as to isfied with the election of Dixon delegates. We understand a second meeting was held | at the Union Engine-House, and the followin: delegates were elected, but of what particular | stripe nobody seems to know:—Wm. Hines, | Geo. T. McGjJue, W. H. Parker, Oapt. James | Kelly, W. H Rapley. SECOND WARD. At20 minutes past 7, when the hall (Nathan's) was occaipied only by about forty persons, who had come down in a body from the Richards’ | headquarters (the Medical Hall,on F street) | and perhaps a dozen others—tke meeting hav- ing been callen to convene at 8 p. m—a stran- Sr to the Star Reporter, (and to muay citizens present, we believe) suddenly moved that Mr. Z. Richards take the chair, and instantly put- ling the question declared him elected, amid screeching, bellowing and stamping from the whole party of forty referred to above, to drown the protests against the trick of organi- zing the meeting before the arrival of the hour named in the call. Some of the Medical College party nominated I. A. S. Dant, of the Second District Volun- ters, for secretary, and Mr. Z. Richards de- clared him chosen. A resolution was next offered by some one of | the same crowd endorsing the action of the Richards meeting held at the Franklin Engine House on Monday evening last; and amid an- other crash of yells and cat-calls and screeches to drown remonstrance against the glaring violence and trickery of the assumption of the little squ ad of rioters to act in the name of the Unconditional Union yoters of the Second ‘Ward as they were doing it was pronounced carried. Having accomplished their purpose as far as they could, a proposition was made by some one of them to adjourn, but amid the unearthly and stunning noise and confusion they made as the means of accomplishing their purposes, it ‘was impossible to ascertain who made that or any other of their motions. A call was next made by some one of them forspeakers: where. apon at. Dant “ went through the motions, * no one being able to hear what he said owing to the stamping and screeches of his rowdy companions. A goes said to be named Kelsey, a stranger to the citizens of the ward, who by that time bed gathered in large numbers, next mounted the stand. His address as far as it was audible amounted toa outnye upon those who had conmie there to fores: and preventaction by by the bona fide Unconditional Union men of the Ward, and upon their motives. Mr. Z. Richards asking his followers to per- mit him to be heard for an instant, al that he and they bad been invited to the Hall on that oceasionby Mr. John D. Tiiompson, which statement Mr. T. pronounced untrue; as he was not the man to invite a crowd for the most part of rowdies and ruffians, having ho spoke for some minuresin denouncing the 8 seged rottennesss, dirt and filth of Washing. tonians and Washingt.n as be had Witnessed them since be came to this city. At this point the police, who had been notified of the rict be- ing created in the hall, entered the room, when Mr. Z. Richards whispered something to Mr. | Stoddard, who brought his complimestary re- | marks toa sudden conclusion. Taking cour- & @ from the fact that the police seemed in- clined-to look around them before intertering, some one of the crowd callea for a spee h from Ulysses B. Ward, who having been nom- inated tor Councilman by the Richards meet- | ing at the Medical Hall, was the active leader in the riotous rowdyism of the occasion. | The honr—t p. m.—for the organization of | | the regular meeting having arrived, and the | police being apparently prepared to quell any attempts to yell, hoot and ser , SO as to prevent the meeting from organizing as per the terms of the call, Mr. Richards declared his meeting adjourned. * oe being thus restored for a brief period, Tr. ers, Who still remained in the hall commenced again their game of yelling and shouting; but the powerful voice of the chgirman was dis- tinctly heard above their din, as he addressed | the meeting in explanation of the purposes for | which it had assembled. Most conspicuons in | the attempts to prevent him from being heard was Ulysses B, Ward, (U. for O.] the active leader of the riot. Finding that the array. of orderly citi- zeus of the ward, who had come there for a legitimate end, had at length become too nu- merous for them, and also thatthe police had come to the front to discharge thrir caty in ar- resting the most prominent of tue rivters, Mr. Lewis Clepbane (who was evidentiy the part of one of the directors of the dis'urb- nce) mounted a chair on the platform aud ad- vised his companions no longer to interfere with the meeting, as they had acomplished all they could do or could wish to do; and asked them to retire to their own hall, trom whence they had come down ina body. In obedience to their direction they then withdrew from the hall in a body, yelling, screeching, halloaing as they went out. Order being thus restored, on motion of Mr. Spalding the following resolutions were read and adopted : Whereas, in times like the present, it becomes the paramount duty of every good citizen to macifest and evince his unswerving attach- ment and fidelity to the Union of these States, and his firm and unflinching loyalty to the Government thereof, in order that those who favor a vigorous and successful prosecution of this war and a suppression of this iniquitous and unnatural rebellion, may be Known and distinguished from those who countenance and give aid and support to those in arms against the best Government ever established by man; and whereas, no man ef questioned loyalty should be selected ‘for trust, profit or emolu- ment; therefore, be it Resolved, That the voters of the Second Ward, in ward meeting assembled for the purpose of selecting proper and suitable persons for the several and respective city offices, do hereby declare and assert our firm, unalterable and unswerving devotion and loyalty to the Goy- ernment of the United States; that we favor a firin, steady and vigorous prosecution of this war by the Administration for the purpose ef suppressing this accursed rebellion; that we will in no case or event sanction a dissolution of this Union, but in the language of the im- mortal Jackson, prociaim and affirm, “The Union must and shail be preserved.” Hesolved, That the Constitution of the United States being the grand culmination of the dec- laration of principles as asserted dy our fore- fathers, and ceing the grand “Magna Charta” of the rights and liberties of the people, we hereby pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor to maintain it inviolate, The Chair announced that the selection of five delegates to an Unconditional Union Con- vention for the nomination ot Collector, Reg- ister and Surveyor was next in order. Whereupon Messrs. John D. Thompson, John W. Clampet, James W. Spaulding, Geo. R. Hall, and John Foos, [U. U.,} were nominated and elected (by ballot; each voter walking up and depositing his ballot ina hat held by the } tellers) by the following vote. Viz: Forthe en- ure ticket, 151; blanks, 2. Mr. Geo. H. Plant (U. U.] was next nomi- nated and elected to be the candidate for Alder- man, and Mesers. Geo. Raub, J. R. Barr, and Wn. P- Sheed, [U. U.,] for the Common Coun- cil; and James W. Spaulding (U. U.] for Assessor. After which the meeting quietly adjourned. THIRD WARD, In this warda large crowd met at Temper- ance Hall, composed of friends of both the candi- dates, Messrs. Dixonand Richards. The room in the basement in which the meeting was held on the previous night, was filled at an early hour, mostly by the same persons who attended the firet meeting, but many friends of Mr. Dixon were aiso in the crowd, Mr. Shepherd [Richards] called the meeting to order, and stated that Mr. Brown, the chair- mA&n, was indisposed, and nominated Mr. T. A. Connolly, (Richards) who was electéd, and on taking the chair, briefly returned his thanks for the honor conferred. Mr. James A. Wise (U. for U.) here made his appearance and announced that the room up stairs was ready for the triends of Mr. Dixon, and several got up to leave, whila there were calls ot “order,” and -‘letall go wko want to Mr. W. P. Partello (U. for O.) was a) pointed Secretary, in place of Mr. Harvey, (U. U.] who declined. Mr. C. W. Spencer (U. for 0.) moved that as this meeting was com: for such up stairs, that this meeting adjourn. In this meeting a clique was at work—{cries of “order,” and “question.” } the two meetings took place in this ward, each electing a set of delegates, there would be sure | to be a clash as te who would be recognized. Mr. Shepherd said he had just been informed that the upper room was at the disposal of the meeting, and moved the meeting adjourn, and | the crowd hastily made their way to the large | upper room, where the number was aug- mented to nearly 500 persons, among whom ‘were & number from the other wards, and after | Some effort on the purt of the ¢hair, something like order was obtained. The chair stated that a motion had been made to ratify the proceedings of the previous Taceting, and was about putting the question when— Mr. Wise said if he understood thé question | at the meeting on the previous evening. , Cries of That's out of order,” and « Ques- uon.”* The ayes were called for, and the Chair de- cided that the vote was nearly unanimous. Mr. Wise demanded the negative side be ; taken, but the demand was not recognized. {The main interest at this meeting was the the candidate for Alderman, the controversy having grown to be a pretty warm and acrimo- nious one between the Shepherd and Mall par- uzans.) Nominations for Alderman being in order, Messrs. A. R. Shepherd, G. A. Hall, and Thos, Lewis were nominated; and after some discus- sion as to how the ballots should be taken, C. W. Spencer, Dr. J. B. Keasby, E. A Roach, and John H. Hodgson were appointed tellers. Mr. Shepherd named H. B. Curtis as his challenger; Mr. Hall, F. Reeside; and Mr. Lewis, Job Angus. M. Buell, D. W. Williams, L. W. Worthington, G. E. H. Day, T. Rich, and T. H. Stokes were appointed to keep order about the ballot-box, while the three candidates were to Assist them The tellers, guards, &c., at length got ready to receive the ballots, a table, with a hat as ar extempore ballot-box being placed in the midst of them, in front of the Chair; when Mr. Angus moved that instead of referring to the poll-list each time a voter presented himself, that the poll-list be called over, and as the names were called the voters come up and vote. A voice.—“If we can’t vote till our names are called we had better go home; we can’t stay | here all night.” Mr.Curtis.—“If you can’t wait we can’thelp it; we are bound to have fair play.” Mr.Shepherd proposed that when a name was not registered that the voter be required to make oath that he is a resident of the ward, as they would be required to do on election day. he balloting was at length commenced, and & voter who had not been registered offered to vote, when he was challenged, and another ex- citement ensued; and, on motion, the polis were removed to the ante-room, where the yoting proceeded without any more unusual excite- ment, While the votes were be ‘were made for James A. W independent candidate for councilman, who came forward, and amid much confusion addressed the meet- ing, but was interrupted by Mr. Ourtis, who | have himself he woul Zilge home; and the Ubair pat te all % and- to whether Mr. Wise should be allowed to said that this was a ward a that tienoignt finish his remarks, when it was decided in the | vote showed a determination not to adjourn.) negative. 4. The tellers here returned:and 11 peeches, i = - | knew him not that he was an unfit: no identity as to citizens with the ward, to dis. ihe wad oe ine Predanane turb a public meeting of its citizens, There next ensued & briefseason of continued i pandemonsum on the part of these when Mr. Richards announeed Mr. received 137, Mr. Shepherd 4 and Mr. Lewls | * Resolved, That as questions have been raised 45. Mr.G. A. Hall was declared the candidate | as to the proper classification of “Uncondition- fos oe 3 an yore re ~ — reso Bap et se call ourselves such e nomination was declared unanimous. leem it necessary lare what we mean A.R. Lewis and John F. | the phrase, and to express specifically and pac, Collins, [U. for 0.] were nominated for the-| ticularly our ition ; and Council by acclamation, 1. Considering the present struggle on our Mr, Collins Was calied for,and thanked them | part to be for the maintenance of the supreraney for the honor. He did not consider this a time of the Government, we are in favor of a prose. - to make 5; but-would assure those who | cution of war till the last Tebel against its shall have bitten the dust. lamnatio sets with traitors had yeeanore nosh roc. ‘tion. nO Mr, Ttis moved to n. whet name they are caliek bes t called him to order. - | Alderman’s Chamber, City Hi J.W. Clampitt, (Unconditional Union.] | Was nominated and elected chairman, and Mr. | which endorse fully the Administration, were J. Spalding, (U.U.] secretary. Here the riot- | upanimonély adopted. posed of Unconditional | Union men, and asa meeting had been cilled | If the other six | wards elected delegates to the convention. and | | goingintothe convention. He want ceunted, cries tive | that | “for tie in: of wi Mr. Hall | following resolutions: — Mr. Curtis—Let sn old citizen speak we have heard enough—— Mr. Collins continned—Stating that he was in favor of the Conscription bill, and the most Obje-tionable feature to him was the provision which would give bim the privilege of staying home by paying $300. Applause] Mr. G. A. Hall and Mr. Shep! briefly ad- dressed the meeting, after whieh they adjourn- ed. giving three cheers for their ticket. : ¥OURTH WARD. The meeting in this ward ‘as held inf the , and was an adjourned meeting from that held in the Me- tropolitan Hook and Ladder Truck-honse a wetk 6go. Counciiman ©. H. Utermehie, chair- man ot the former meeting, presided, and Mr Clayton acted as secretary. : Aster the proceedings of the former meeting | kad been read and approved, Justice Clayton (Uneonditional Union) moved that the resolu- tions heretofore offered be taken up and con- | sidered seriatim. [These resolutions were pub- lished in the Star ot last Thursday.) The preamble and first two resolutions, The third resolution, endorsing Mr. Dixon | and declaring him to be the choice of the meet- ing for Collector, was taken up, and Mr. BR. F. Wilkins [Richards man] moved to lay it on the table. It was seconded, and a number of voices called for a vote. Justice Clayton hoped the gentleman would offer some reason for opposing the resolution. {Cries of “Question, question,” and seme one raised the point that a motion to lay on the table was not debatable. Mr. Wharton (U. U.] raised a point of order, that the object of Mr. Wilkins was to choke the matter off. The Obair suggested that the point was not @ good’ one, and could not therefore te enter- tained. Mr. Rice [U. U.] suggested that a reconsider- ation of the vote could be had if necessary. Mr. Wharton said he wasa friend of the pres- ent incumbent, Mr. Dixon. [Cries of “Good,” “Good.”] He was a citizen of Washington of many years standing. Mr. Ryan at this stage objected to any further discussion, as the motion was not debatable, andthe chair having so decided, a viva voce vote was taken, and it was decided in the nega- tive. Tellers were immediately called for amid much confusion. Messrs Thomas Burch and Wm. Douglass Wey appointed tellers, and Wm. Frazer and E.C. Eckloff inspectors, and they were re- quested totake position in the center ot the room, in order that the voters might pass be- tween them. Mr. Michael Larner (U. U.) suggested there ‘were anumber of persons present who were net voters of the Fourth Ward. The Chair said this was a Fourth Ward meeting, and any one from another ward who attempted to vote here would be handed over to a policeman, to be dealt with according to law. Mr. J. S. Brown (Union for office) said there were many who had been here one or two years, and whose names were not on the poll list. He was in that position, and as the as- sessors did not know these men, he asked that the matter be decided. The Chair eaid that every one ‘offering to vote musteither have his name on the list or be vouched for by a bona fide citizen. Mr. Henry Lyles (U. U.) asked Mr. Brown if he considered himself a resident here or of the State from which he hailed. Mr. Brown.—I have a family m another State, and a residence there, but under— A Voice.—Then you haye not a right to yote here. Mr. Brown.—That is the very question I want settled here. I will add I haye not voted there tor upwards of two years. The chair said the charter was specific, and if the gentleman had and claimed a residence elsewhere he could not certainly be considered a bona fide resident and voter of this city. Capt. Darling, (chief of the Capitol police,) argued that the only qu@lification required of & yoterin Washington was a residence of one year and payment of atax. Daniel Webster and Attorney General Cushing had both so decided. The chair said that the decisions of Webster and Cushing had no bearing in the present case. He wished it distinctly understood that no one shovld be allowed to pass between the tellers who has within a year claimed the rignt to exercise the elective franchise in a State. » « Mr. Green. Who established that rule? ‘Are you spokesman of this meeting? (Great confusion here ensued, and calls were made for “a yote,” “tellers,” “previous ques- tion,” &c., &c.] Mr. Harley, (U.for O.,) desired to know how long @ man must be a resident of the Ward to be allowed a vote. {Great eonfusion again ensued, and the chair then read from the charter, in reply to Mr. Hurley’s question.} Mr. D. R. Goodloe (Richards) desired to be informed whether the object of the meeting was to express 4 preference for a candidate, or to elect delegates ! The chair supposed it was for both purposes. Mr. Goodloe.-You suppose. Are you not certain? Does not the call for the meeting say it was to elect delegates? The chair said this wasan adjourned meeting and had nothing to do with the last call, another scene of confusion hers took place.) ne Chair tried to explain that he was about toorder voting tocommence. Some one wanted to ask & question which was objected to; and finally the tellers took their position and voting commenced. In favor of laying the resolution on the table 8 votes were polled; and 157 against doing so. Of those voting aye nearly all were challenged, the yoters being mostly gojourners were claiming a vote in their re- spective States, while but few of those voting nay, were hable to question nearly all of them being known as as bona fide citizensof Wuash- ington. r. W. Geary (U. U.,) moved that the reso- lutions be withdrawn temporarily, and that | the meeting to proceed to elect delegates Mr. Frederick Myers, of Michigan, (the notorious character who at negro meetings is accustomed to parallel John Brown and Jesus Christ,) moved that the meeting adjourn until next Wednesday. He alleged that this meeting was packed and he wanted another. Several voices. ‘You get out.” Mr. Wharton took exception to Mr. Myers, remurks, and said he s1 there as good a man as he (Myers) was but the rest of the speech was drowned in cries of + order,” “er- der,” &c., Mr. Myers in the meantime calling for an adjournment, which demand he was at length induced to withdraw by his friends. | He, however, centinued to interrupt the pro- ceedings by motions for tellers, &c., and the Chair felt compelled to decide that he would receive no more dilatory motions, which de- cision was pronounced “ good” by all the bona Jide voters present. Again was the motion to adjourn made, and the Chair said he would put the question if Mr. Myers insisted; but the lJatter was again induced to withdraw it. A motion was made by Mr, Michael Larner to elect five delegates. Justice Clayton said he had gone to the first meeting, and was not then, nor was he now, ih favor of a convention. He was Supesed to ed to nominate candidates and not elect delegates, The Chair was about to put the motion rela- tive to the election of delegates, when Mr. Myers called for tellers, and proceeded to do } his little utmost to delay preceedimgs and kick up & row generally. he Chair advised him to keep quiet, or he would get put ont. Several of Mr. Myers’ friends.—No you wont. {Sensation.} Mr. B. ¥. Wilkins [U. for 0.] said the vote recently given proved to him that the strength wus against them and that further epposition ‘Was useless, and he hoped Mr. Richards’ friends would offer no further objection. [Applause.) He desired to offer, however, a series of reso- lutions. Mr. Goodloe (speaking from the northeast corner of the room) said according to his under- standing and that of the gentlemen out there, it had been decided by a majority of the meeting that delegates should be elected, but tlt they would not abide by the decision of thatconyen- tion. He submitted that sueh a course would be a mere mockery. R.S. Davis, [U! |—The gentleman over the way there (Mr. Goodloe) is the Milit Gov- ernor of North Garolina, and I hope he will not interfere with the business of this meet- ing. Ua eel Mr. Goodloe.—The gentleman knows a good deal more than Ido. {Laughter.} A motion wis made at this time, amid much confusion, that instead of electing delegates. the Chair be authorized to appoint them. The uestion was put and decided in the affirma- when Mr. Myers called for a @ivision. Tellers were also called for, and Mr. Myers made some remarks about partial decisions,&c. The Chair said if he Myers) did not soon be- puthim out of the room. Another beisterous scene ensued and confa- sion-was the order, when Justice Clayton put the question és’} moved the meeting adjouin sine die. {Cries of “Ne, no, no,” and a ment Mr, Wilkins, by permissd#of the Chair and formation of the meeting, offered thé he ward | its endeavors to crush a villanous cons, iracy, itis eur duty, as lovers of the Union of oar fathers, to sink all petty objections as to details of policy: that we believe the Executive branch of the Government to be honest, patri- otic. and trustworthy ; and thatall measures of policy heretofore adopted have been dictated only by a desire of a speedy speedy termina- tion of the war. - 4. That as a successful and an honorable peace is Dow the great end desired by all true men, we declareour hearty sympathy with any meaeure which has been or may be adopted for that purpose, and im the spirit of confidence in the Executive, and in our great desire for a glorious success of our experiment in human govervMent, we hereby avow our belief that the measures for the confiscation of the property of rebels, for the emancipation of slaves in this District, and in the rebellious States, and for arming Colored people, were demanded by the exigency of the times; and in that belief we folly, freely; and heartily endorse them all. Mr. John Sessferd; (U. U.) rose to speak upon the resolutions, when the Chair stated they were not before the meeting, Mr. Wilkins having Teed them merely by sufferance. Mr. Wilkins’ friends conten that allowing the recolutions to be read brotight them before the meeting. ‘ The Chair decided that, after tellers had been appointed and the question of the appoint- ment of delegates decided, he would entertain the resolutions, Mr. Myers here withdrew his demand for tellers, and the Chair appointed Wm Lord, P. F. Bacon, P. M. Dubant, E. C. Eckloff, and James Callan delegates to the City Conven- tion. Mr. Seseford then obtained the floor and apo upon the resolutions offered by Mr. 5 ilkitts. The speaker had always been a Henry Clay Whig (epplanse,) and he knew of no other party; and in the municipal elections he had voted against very good friends. Mr. Wiikins, who introduced these resolutions, was @ sojourner here and an employee of the Gov- ernment. Will he attempt to force citizens of ‘Washington to say that President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was right and proper? He for one conid not say it wasright. [Applause.] So long as it is the law, however, we will uphold it. [Appiause-) He was not, however, in fayor of the act. ince of age, be had voted at every election. and had ever voted as a Washingtonian, and for the benefit of the city. As an individual, he would now lend his support to Mesers. Dixon and Douglas,who had been faithful officers. [Applause.} Mr. Richards, the speaker said, was a g man, but he wanted to show his approval of the course of Messrs. Dixon and uglas by en- dorsing and re-electing them. As to the sur- veyor, he did not hear a name mentioned. Some one here called Mr. S. to order, on the ground that he was not epeaking to fhe resolu- tion: {Confusion and excitement, and a num- ber of voices called out “Go on, go oe Mr. Sessford continued: In the jays of Andrew Jackson the administration attempted’ to enforce their peculiar views on the old citi- zens of Washington, and put us down, as has been attempted to-night. But noadministration should eyer rule us in our city affairs. [Ap- Plane) Who now attempt to vote here? hy men who openly and boldly avow that they vote in Indiana and other States. This was not done in the days of Jackson, and it shonid not be done in the days of Lincoln. {Applanse.] What have we seen here to-night? Why an attempt has been made upon the residents of the Fourth Ward, who have permanent interests here, to govern them by persons brought here lately, and they attempted to cram down the throats of the people their peculiar views upon the emancipation question. He hoped he had made himself understood. He would go for all the resolutions except that indorsing the eman- cipation act as an act demanded by the exi- eencies of the times. It was not necessary to say we approved of it. But it was now a law, and he was ready and willing to carry it ont fully and faithfully, it or any other law of the Jand intended to put down the rebellion, fap- plause;] but as to admitting that the emanci- pation act was one of policy and propriety, he could not conscientiously do that. The friends of the act, before its issuance. claimed that it would bring to the army 560,000 men. He (the speaker) bad not seen the first one yet. Every gentleman knew of this. ‘Voice.—Who used that argument? Mr. Sessford—Gov. Andrew and Horace Greeley. [Laughter.] 1n conclusion, he ap- pealed to all to allow the citizens of Washing- ton to act as they thought proper. At the same time that he would yote for Dixon, he acknowl- edged that Mr. Richards was perfectly quali- fied to fill the position. Forthe Surveyorship, he would vote for Forsyth. [Applause.} Mx. Michael Larner, [U. U.,] said he be- lieved he was the eldest resident of the Ward in the room. He, too, had always been identi- fied with the old Whig party, and last elec- tion his sympathies were with Mr. Lincoln. {Voices—* Bully for you,” and cheers.} He was yet for Lincoln. [Applause.} He knew Messrs. Dixon and Dougiass to be loyal and honest, and could see no reason for a chapge of officers. With regard to the resolutions, he had no objection to yote for them all. plause.] He had no sympathy with slavery, and was glad of the Emancipation proclama- tion, which he fully endersed. Mr. R. S. Davis interrupting—Desired to know whet tke Emancipation proclamation had to do with this meeting? | Mr. Larner continued and said he considered | firm, steady, and vigorour | War by the Administration, for the purpose of } Suppressing this accursed rebellion; that we | will in no case or event sanction a dissolution that all who claimed to be residents here had a Tight to yote. He denied that the administra- tion attempted te rule the city, He wanted to see the rebellion crushed, no matter what mesures were adopted to accomplish that end. He hoped Lincoln would liva and see the end of this rebellion, and that the people wonld elevate him to the officeasecond time. He stood in that position, and yet could vote for Dixon, Donglas and Forsyth. (Applause.] The Chair here read a letter from Mr. A. Balbach, withdrawing his name as a candidate for the RULNeYOrsNe: Mr. Larner continued and stated that he heard one clerk had said to another that if he intended to support Dixon, he should be quiet about it, for Rithards was the administration candidaje. Mr. Larner, hower, did not believe the administration would interfere with any branch of the city government. Mr. J. T. Clements [of Missouri, U. for 0.) obtained the floor, and said that when he saw men fear tocome up and endorse any act of the administration, in his heart were the germs of secession, and he was nota truly leyal man. In this contest every one must be on one side or the other. [That's so."] A strict line had been clearly marked throughout this great na- tional contest. He approved the emancipation of slaves in this District, and held that when on the Ist of January last the President de- clared all slaves in the rebel States free, it not only increased the thfill of joy, but Lincoln immortalized hinself, and placed himself so high on the roll of fame, that the hand of time could never erase it. [Applause.] The gentle- man who spoke a moment ago, [Mr. Sesford,} said he would not sustain the Administration— [Veices.—‘-That’s a lie;he never said so; he telly avowed himselfa supporter of the Ad- ministration.”) Mr. Clements said this refusal to adopt certain resolutions is only a trick of those who have in their hearts the germs of se- | cession aud treason. He denied that the Ad- ministration had ever attempted to force its doctrines down the throats of the people of Washington. Loyalty conststedin a full sup- ort of the Government, and he wanted to Tnow, who would weaken tie hands of the | Government, and therefore hoped the vote would be taken by tellers. Mr. Myers came in some more with his call for tellers. Mr. Sessford said it must be apparent to all that Mr. Clements had eoraly musrepresent- edhim. He then reiterated what he did say, and referred to the fact that “before that boy”” (as he designated Mr. Clements) ‘was born,” e (Sessford) had helped to stone slave traders from the city for attempting to take off slaves. But he was not willing to wipe out a nuisance from other sections at one fell Swoop, and bring it into our midst, as has been done. The speak. er reiterated his loyalty and devotion to the country, and said he would not touch a seces- sionist with iron gloves, nor would he trust an abolitionist any further than he could see him. [Vociferous eppiause.) A man who would steal that which was re ised as property was guilty of a felony. emanci sop geah act having been made a law of the land, he would maintain it, and give it his hearty and cordial support as a law, r. Clements here tried tospeak, but he was prevented by calls of “¢question;” and when silence was restored, he accused t! meeting of trying to put down free speech. He also gave a long dissertation upon :the (what he con- sidered) intention of making youth acrime. A question of veracity had been raised between himself and Mr. Sessford. He hoped Mr. S. would be baled es Sore he knew he (Mr. Clements) would be, (looking at the Chronicle reporter, who was at his side.) Mr. C con- tinued for a short time longer, and after he had concluded Justice Clayton asked for the read- ing of the resolutions again, But the resolu- ty nea va yale o's taser ae it ry he m pocketes ® reporter Chronicle, Who had. taken them to the of- fice. As the resolutions were there tobe acted'on, tha meeting, after ‘more talk, adjourned about 10 oelocis. to by Mr. B, Van ‘Ri i. for O. pereoe known to but few of tizens of ‘Ward, and said ‘Piderman Note ae ecnnte) who moved that at [Ap- ; Mr. Van Riper moved to lay the resolution on the table. This caused some little confusion, and tellers + dy and Daniel Connelly being ap; ted, reported 37 yeas and ion to lay on the table. The were called. Messrs. E. G. Han, 53 nays on the mot resolution was withdrawn, and the: meetin, Proscar to ballot for delegates to the City, vention; and the tellers reported the follow- ing vote foreach: Robert Ferguson, 142; a. W. Eaton, 141; W. H. Hamilton, 141; H. Teacham, 141; ELE Barnes, 142; W.C. Harper, 8: W. Pp Wood, 63; E. L. Stevens, &; W.O. Dodge, R. K. Elliott, 84; Wm. Carroll, 2. Messrs. Ferguson, Eaton, Hamilton, Teach- am, and Barnes, (U. U.,] were declared elected. at the citizens of the ward assemble again on Wednesday, May 13, to nominate candidates for Alderman and Uorn- On motion, resolved mon Council. Adjourned. The delegates elected are all Dixon mén. SIXTH WARD. The Sixth Ward Unconditional Union meet- A large gathering had assembled long before the time of meeting, and it was evident trom the senti- Stock among: the workingmen was ata very low figure, and ing was held at Odd Fellows’ Hall. ment prevailing that Richards’ with ne backers, At eight o'clock the meeting was called to order by Mr. Thos. B. Marche, who proposed Wm. E. Hutchinson, Esq., as Chairman who ‘was unanimously elected; Samuel Uross was appointed Secretary. Mr. James ©. Cross, offered resolutions affirming adevetion to the Union similar to igs adopted at the Fourth Ward meeting, afd they were amid much pip eee adopted. On motion of Dr. S. A. H. McKim, the meet- ing proceeded to the nomination and election of five Delegates to the Nomunating Convention. ‘Wm. Beron moved thatthe five candidates receiving the highest number of votes be do- clxred selected, which was adopted. The ballet for delegates resulted as follows: Donald McCathran, 149 Jas.C Cross 148: Eimon A. Adams 148, Wm. H. Andrews 144, Wm. H Hutchineon 143, E. Carroll’ Wash. Wright 7, J. A: Gordon2, J. Brown 1, .. A. H. McKim 1, M.Nashi. Tho first ive were thereupon de- clared elected. \ Mr. Carey White offered a resolution in- saructing the delegates to support Messrs. Dix- on and Cross stated that the delegates would prefer not to be instructed, tor they knew the wishes of the meeting ; and the resolution was laid on the table. The meeting proceeded to ballot for ward of- ffcers, and for Alderman R. M. Combs receiv- 43; John Bayne, 41; Geo. R. Ruff, 37; Thos. . Clark, 32. Mr. Combs was declared the nominee. Nominations were then made fer Common Council, and the first ballot resulted as fol- lows: Richard Morgan 113, D McUathran 82, J. H. Peake 46, G. R. Ruff 44, Jno. Costigan 23, B. Swain 21, W. Stockett 20, W. Talbert 3, C. White 1, W. Adams 1, T Rockett 1, Josiah Grey 1. Menace. Morgan, McCathran, and Peake were declared the nomigees. The committee who had waited on Mr. Combe here reported that that gentleman de- clined the honor of being a candidate for Al- derman; and Mr. Bayne was chosen, but also declined. Axother ballot was taken for Alderman, which resulted in the choice of Mr. Morgan. Morgan 40, G@. R. Ruff 23, T. E.Clark 9, Mr. Ruff was declared elected a nominee for Council. Charles Nelson was elected the candidate for assessor, by « plurality of one vote; six can. didates being in the field. The ticket stands: Richard Morgan for Al- derman; Donald McCathian, J. H. Peake, and G. R. Ruff for Common Council, and Charles Nelson tor Assessor. After giving three cheers for the nominees, the meeting adjourned. In this ward meeting all the participants were unconditioual Union men. SEVENTH WARD. The meeting in this ward was held at Island Hall, and was one of the most largely attended known for years. At quarter past eight o’clock, on motion of Mr. C. C. Anderson, (Unconditional Union,} the meeting was organized by calling Mr. John H. Semmes (Unconditional Union) to the chair. Mr. C. C. Andergon was appointed secretary, on motion of Mr. O. Boswell. Councilman Wilson (Unconditional Union) introduced the following resolutions : Whereas in times like the present it becomes the puramount duty of every good citizen to manifest and evince his unswerving attach- ment and fidelity to the Union of these States, and his firm and unflinching loyalty to the Government thereof, in order that those who favor & vigerous and successful prosecution of this war and the suppression of this iniquitous and unuatural rebellion may be known and distinguished from those who countenance and give aid and support to those in arms against the best Government ever established by man; and whereas no man of questioned loyalty ; should be selected for positions of trust, profit, or emolument: Therefore be it #rsolved, Thatthe yoters of the Seventh Ward, in ward meeting assembled, for the PRrpose of | Selecting proper and suilable persons for the | several and respective city offices, do assert | and declare our firm, unaKerable, and un- swerving devotion and loya Ity to the Goyern- ment of the United States; that we favor a ot this Union; but, in the Janguage of the im- mortal Jackson, proclaim and affirm “the | Union must and shall be preserved.” Resolved, That the “Constitution of the United Stated” being the grand cuimination of our the declaration of Ermetics as asserted by forefathers, and ‘ing the grand “Magna Charta” of the rights and liberties of the peo- ple, we hereby pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor to maintain it inviolate. After the reading of the above resolations, Mr. M. Swan, (ot Ilinois, U. for O.,) moved the foliowing as a substitnte for Mr. Wilson’s resolutions, which was adopted without oppo- sition: W. in times of public danger to lend their hearty ; Support to the constituted authorities, and en- deavor by every means in their power to aid and encourage the Administration in its efforts to maintain the supremacy of law; therefore, Ist, be it Resolved, by the citizens of the Seventh Ward, in convention assembled. That we heartily endorse the Administration, and will support no man for any municipal office, city or ward, who is notin hearty sympathy with, and will tosustain the President in all necessary wat measures, and that we view the doctrine that and they are en- certain unalien- able rights, that among these are life, liberty, “all men are created equal, dowed by their Creator with and the pursuit of happiness,” as good Union doctrine which every truly loyal man can in- dorse, and that this convention &@cceptitas a part of their political platform. 2d. Resolved, That when asystematic attempt by traitors in arms is made to overthrow the » and to trample the great charter of our liberties in the dust, there is no neutral ground upon which to stand; egery man is practically a patriot or traitor, Government of our countr; loyal or disloyal. 3d. Resolced. That we will continue to give our unqualified support to the present Admin- istration in all measures it ma: adopt for the supprission of rebellion, punis! ing of traitors in arms, and sneaking traitors without arms in uieir hands. Mr. Swan Woyed that the meeting now pro- ceed to ballot for delegates to attend the city convention. Mr. Wilson moved as a substitute a recolu- tion tothe effect that this meeeting has con- dence in the present incumbents of the offices of Collector, Register and Surveyor—Messrs. Dixon, Douglass and Forsyth—ana does not consider it expedient to go into convention or to send delegates to any convention to be held. Mr. Swan said the substitute would deteat the oriect of the meeting. Mr. R. A. Bacon (U. for 0.) raised a point of parliamentary order. Mr. Geo. Hepburn (U. U.)—« We had better confine ourselves to what we can understand. We are plain men here, who don’t know or care much about parliamentary law.” spmnehicr. The vote being taken on the substitute of Mr. Wilson, it was carried by a decided « aye.” Mr. Swan eaid thatthe effect of the substitute would be to ee the voters of the ward in the convention, and this he did not think even the friends of Mr. Dixon wished to do. It would be much better for them tosend dele- gates und have a voice in the convention. Mr. Wilson said there could be no misunder- standing in the matter. They had been called here for a special purpose, to’elect delegates. M passed almost unani- muy declaring it inexpedient to go into con- vention. A voice.—“We did not understand the mo- tion. We want to elect delegates.” ‘4 A reconsideration of the substitute was car- ried, and on motion of Mr. Anderson it (the substitute) was laid npon.the ar sat SiMe is sane Shy reom shall the Side, of course.” there loomed u bers, (overtopping the Richards men nearly oee to one,) that their opponents saw that ey Ward, and visibly wilted There was considerable the line of ond hee by the discomfi party to recrui ir meagre ranks, by appeals to personal friends in the solid gible <epend Posing them, to come over without effect. smith, by the speaker, and bringing a bunch of Heenaa- looking five: fy’s nose said, «who do you call secessionistst™ arm until they lit upon a muscle, about as big a quart, when he hastened to say that he meant an entirely different per. son. uglass. After some discussion, Mr. a good deal 0! rosecution of the ereas we deem it the duty ofall true men waived at the Unconditi we hereby elect as delegatez, informally, to represent the Seventh Ward, the following named gentlemen : O. Boswell, William Wise, Thomas K.Gray, James B. Greenville, and Charlies C. | Rich ards men to go to one side of the room aad. the Dixon men to the other was adopted. A Voice.—«: Mr. Chairman, which side ot the parties take respectively?” Another Voice, —«The Tisor a men tothe right f [A Isugh.] The Dixon men did go the right,and whea Pp in such formidable num- were’ “nowhere” in the Seventh from that momeat. fillibustering alo: to their side, but A puffy faced chap walked up to the lime and called out “Oh you secessionists !” A brawny laboring man, apparently ablack- e developements of his within smelling distance of Puf- Puffy’s eyes traveled the fextended eap be “Yes, you white-livered, black-souled scoun- drel, replied his wrathful antagonist, “you call good showed their los ket, while you hid undera feather bed, for fear of danger.” nion men secessionists, who have ‘alty by shouldering the mus- Puffy scooted. . ‘rhe tellers reported that owing to the num- ber to be counted, and their being continual!y in motion, it was impossible to make a correct count. Another scene of confusion followed, and it became evident that the disorganizers having discovered their weakness, were determined that nonominations should be made. A motion to adjourn was here made and car- zea and the audience commenced leaving the all. Mr. Bacon, Mr. Bamberger, Mr. Swan and others, of the Union for Office party, moved up to bet stand and endeavored to organize a new meeting. = Alderman Lloyd (Unconditional Union) was hy reseen in theroom, and loud cries of “Lloyd,” *Lioyd” were raised. Mr. Lloyd mounted a bench, and having good lungs and no lack of grit, s0on made himself heard over any attempts to ehoke him off. Mr. Lioyd announced himself as uncondl- tionally Union, and said he did not believe but that all present were thoroughly loyal. [A yoice—“ You may think so. Mr. Lloyd, but you are mistaken.”) He proceeded to speak of the candidates im the coming contest. Mr. Dixon was a high- toned man, & capable officer, thoroughly loyal, and he has done his utmost to sustain the Goy- ernme| voice—“So has Mr. Richards.”] Of Mr. Rich- arde the same may be said; and he would not hesitate to vote for a resolutién endorsing them both as good Union men, and let them both ge betore the people for their suffrages. in putting down the rebellion. (& But Mr. Dixon was a poor man, and Mr. Richards is already in the enjoyment of a $1,600 salary, A voice--* What salary has Mr. Dixon?” Another-—« Let them both keep their presemt positions, and that will settle the matter.” Mr. Lloyd proceeded to speak of the impro- priety of gett & up & contest amongst Uniom a perhaps within twenty-four brothers, fathers may be em- gazed on a bloody battle, shoulder to shoulder, in defense of our Union, we Union men were occupied in carrying on @ bitter partizan war amongst ourselves. He epoke of the Richards meetings that had been held within the past week, aud said he could not consent that this meeting should be packed in this way. Mr. Bacon, fanessty er Lloyd, we have business to transact, aud”——. Exclamations of Goon, Lloyd!” “Like te hear you all night.” Mr. Lloyd did goon. With reference to him- self, he would say that if he should bea can- didate for re-election, and should be re-elected, he should, as heretofore, give his best efforts to the interests of the ward. He declared himself firmly, undeviatingly, and uncompromisingly for the Union, and for crushing the rebellion, and was in fayorof sustaining the Government in évery legal and proper manner. A Voice.—“Wasn't that Breckinridge's plat- form?” Mr. Lioyd.—«I don’t know anything about Breckinridge, but”—turning upon his interlo- cutor—“ I shouldered my musket and went out to defend the city when you and those of your kind were cringing and skuiking and hiding b-tween sheets in abject terror, lestharm should come to your precious bacon. plause, and cries of «« That’s so!” Good,” « 1t Tom !"] (Uproarious ae A Voice.—« But you didn’t go over the Long Bridge!” Mr. Lioyd.—‘I was willing to go anywhere I was ordered, in the District or out of the Dis- trict, and any man who insinuates to the con- trary, insinuates what is false.” (Loud ap- plause. Mr. ‘Bamberger (U. for O.) followed Mr. Lloyd, but owing to the confusion nota werd could be heard ten feet from hisstand. As near as could be gathered, it was something about a vote of Councilman Wilson in the City Councils, in regard to the oath of allegiance, Bamberger seemed to haye somespecial grudge against Wilson. The light in the room, which had been grow- ing ««small by degrees and beautifully lese” as various parties who had brought lamps bono publico, withdrew with their property to their respective homes, now went ont entirely, and the gathering went out at the same time. A small squad, a couple of dozen at the out- side, of the U. for O. party, who seemed to have “a mission” to fulfil, returned to the de- serted locality. organized a meeting, (Mr.Swan in the chair,) and elected the delegation (nomi- nated early in the evening) in a very cosy and unanimous manner; or as the Chronicle puts it, ‘without difficulty,” and after the same com- fortable and facile way, proceeded to make the nominations of Mr. John R. Elvans for Alder- man, and Messrs. Murtagh and Mitchell (pres- entincumbents) and Mr. Augustus Edson for the Common Council. The -« Unconditionals” finding that nomina- ting delegates was the order of the night, ral- lied in the vicinity, called Capt. Jas. Y. Burch [U. U.) to the chi imity than that of the squad meeting of their opponents, passed the fo! fered by Alderman Lloyd. ir, and with even more unan- lowing resolution of- Resolved, That should iptormal delegates be al Union convention nderson. [Unconditional Union.} ing adjourned in the best spirits, The me and the enthusiastic feeling was not at all di- minished by the news that 31] the other wards, with the single exception of the Third, (Mr. Richards’ own ward,) had gone overwhelm- ingly for Dixon, and that in the Sixth Ward, (Mr. Dixon’s home,) the Richards’ men could not drum up a corporal’s guard, Before closing our notice of the Seventh Ward meeting (and meetings) we ought to ada that we have been requested to show up the shamelessly partizan character of the Chronie cle’s report and its falsifications and suppres- sions, quarters in respect to the reports in that of the doings i all the cibee warda’ we Dalley we must decline the jeb as requiring quite too much of our space; and further, our indignant corres affair is its own corrective, damaging that pa- per and those it sustains infinitely more than thoee it thus misrepresents. In this specific case (Seventh Ward) the Re- porter complained of but short o: Dorp rica, disadvantages which of course told muce as that of cay night, and a report thus made and flooded w: partizanship is, of cou: jutas the same request comes from all ndents should ‘bear in mind that the & pretty good fellow, stature, quite deaf, and excessively against him in such a jam and turmosl ith the bile from defeated. » wretched stuff. Fourth Warp Sration Caszs.—Enbert, &rson; jail. Also, for malicious mischief; do. Engle Mi ley, do.; dismissed. eade, ote fined $4.94. A. Linds- . Dyer do.;do. Engle eade, stealing a horse; . Freise, as- sault and bai ; Security for peace. Geo. Kohne, do.; for a ing. A. Perkins, disorderly; military. Connelly, do.; dis- jissed. ‘Thos. Singer, gi liquor to sek 4 de. Thos. Meyher, military. J. ©. Sherman, profanity; $2.91. Wm. Roach, iz and diso. fa hd . James Kirkwood, drunk;