The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

!. @. r. M.-Notwithstandng the unfavorable
state of the weather. the members of the different
tribes Of the Independent Order of Red Men Of the
District assembled at the Wigwam of Anacostia
Tribe No. 3, Masonic Hall, Navy Yard, where they
were joined by Uncas Tribe of Alexandria, and
number of visiting brethren from Baltimore; and
procession formed Under the direction Of Past
Sachem John McCauley, as Chief Marshal, in the
following order
Music-the Marine Band.
brother in full Indian costume, attended by four
small boys, attired also youthful
Indians or pow vows
Tuscarora Tribe, No. ..
Anacostia Tribe, No. 3.
Powhatan Tribe, No l.
Music-Inartial.
Uncas Tribe of Alexandria, and other visiting
Music-martial.
Great Council of the District of Columbia.
The procession moved throughout the principal
streets Of the city, attracting much attention by
the novelty Of its appearance and the rich regala
of the members; their Indian symbols, war-clubs,
bows, &c, were much commented upon.
The procession halted, after the march, at Caru-
sis Saloon, where the members of the order par
took of bountcous repast, prepared by Mr.. Eckert
in his best style, TO which they did full justice.
After the dinner the procession formed, and
escorted the visiting brethren to the steamboat and
cars, and thence repaired to their various lodges,
where they were dismissed.
The afternoon turned out 10 be fine and pleasant,
and the procession passed of very happily.
Before concluding this notice, will state that
this order is of exclusively beneficial character
its signs and symbols taken from the red men
Of the forest; and the order already numbers, in
this District quite array of members.
MILITARY FUNERAL.-The Walker Sharpshooters,
Captain Bryant, with their fine band, led by Mr..
Fisher, yesterday afternoon attended with full
ranks the funeral of their fellow member j. Sprigg
Chew, from his late residence on Sth street, be-
tween l. and NJ streets. The remains were con-
veyed by members of the company bier 10 the
McKendrce chapel, in the Northern Liberties,
where funeral sermon was pronounced by the
Rev. French s. Evans. The company thence at.
tended the remains to the vault of ST. Patrick's
church, where they temporarily deposited,
and the usual military funeral honors were per.
formed by the sharpshooters.
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.--The first meeting and
fair of the Fairfax Agricultural Society will take
place at Fairfax court house (about fifteen miles
from this city, to-day.
MEETISG AT TEMPERASCE HALL-On Sunday
evening last, notwithstanding the inclemency Of
the weather. quite large number Of our citizens
assembled at the Hall. The meeting was addressed
in "A forciblc and able manner by MIR. Il. NJ Cole
man. editor of the Pledge and Standard, Philadel-
phia. Remarks were aso made by Mcssrs. Clarke
and Savage. Several signatures obtained to
the pledge.
IsDioEsT FEMALEs.-A public meeting Of cti-
is invited this evening at Carusi's Saloon for
the purpose Of consulting upon measures for the
employment Of INDECENT females during the APP
preaching winter which il is hoped will attract the
attendance of the humane and charitable of the
city. The reverend clergy Of all DENOMINATIONS
particularly requested to lend their influence
and presence in aid of this highly commendsble
project.
ExcHANGE HoTEL.-In the notice Of prepare
tions for the session, in yesterdays paper, an ac-
cidental omission ocourted OF The worthy host Of
the Exchange hotel, Mr.. r. McIlheny, formerly of
Virginia, who has acquired most excellent rcpu.
tation host since his residence in this city, and
his house is very popular, especially with virgi
nians Hc has fitted up his house in fine style for
the business Of the approaching session.
Cry CoUNcms.-Thc two Boards met yester-
day ss usual In the Board of Aldermen resolu-
ton was adopted, regulating the laying OF gas
pipes throughout the city. resolution was
ported from committee in relation the location
of the railroad depot, which was read three times
and passed. The Board then took up bill from
the COMMITTEE on Police, regulating the "licensng
OF bowling alleys" and engaged in its dis
cussion until the adjournment,
The Board of Common Council passed the rcso-
luton from the Board of Aldermen, setting apart
the 18th OF November as day Of thanksgiving and
praise; also, the resolution appropratng 800 for