The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-30
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LOCAL MATT r. X S .

A WHO MASS MEETING, under the auspices of
the Northern Liberties Scott Club, was held last
night, at the Wing pole, on the corner of Seventh
street and Massachusetts, avenue. The platform
was adorned with handsome transparencies. Jas.
nj. Carlisle, esq delivered brief address, and was
followed by Charles Upton, esq; and when we
left the meeting the Hon. Henry d. Moore, of Penn
sylvania, was on the stand The remarks of these
gentlemen were received with much favor by the
large and enthusiastic auditory, which included
not few ladies. Rockets were fired, and there was
music from the band in attendance during the in
tervals.
The Sons OF TEMPERANCE OF THIS DIsTRIcr lin
resalia, and with banners and music) celebrated
the tenth anniversary of their order yesterday, in
accordance with the previous arrangement They
were joined by their brethren of Alexandria, Vir-
ginia. Having formed in procession in front OF
the street Temperance Hall at half-pa ten
O'Clock, they proceeded to Georgetown, where Po-
tomac Division came into line; and after pass
ing through the principal streets of that city,
they returned to the Hall and partook of a col
lation. At four O'Clock they marched to the f
street Baptist Church, and listened to eloquent
address by the Rev. Samuel Kepler, on the princi-
pies and progress of the order. In the course of
his remarks he stated that it instituted In the
city of New York on the 29th Of September, 1912,
and now numbers between two and three hundred
thousand members.
SMALL NorEs-On and after to morrow, under
law Of Maryland, it will be penal offence TO
offer receive any note not issued by the banks OF
that State of less denomination than five dollars
It will be seen by the following resolutions adopt
ed by the Board Of Common Council, at its last
meeting, thata desire is entertained by that body
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"Resolped, That the circulation OF small notes in
this city, of a less denomination than five dollars
ia contrary to law, and should be abated
"Resolutd. That the Committee on Police be and
they are hereby instructed to consult the Corpora
ton Attorney whether the city authorities have not
the power to suppress the circulation OF small notes
within the limits of the city, and whether the same
cannot be prohibited ID all other nuisances are"
ANOTHER WARslNG.-The Telegraph of yesterday
says: "On Tuesday young gentleman of our &C
quaintance went cunning in the marsh near the
Arsenal. Birds flying suddenly before him, he
raised bis gun to shoot when he discovered he had
left the ramrod in the barrel, and in the horny OF
getting it out the trigger of the gun caught in his
coat and discharged the load; the rammer cut his
fingers and the powder blnckened his hand. He
was not much hurt, but considerably frightened,
and thankful that the damage was no greater"
FIRE ANNIHILAToRs-Mr. &. Woodward, wood
and coal stove dealer, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, has for sale num-
Der of Phillips Fire Annihilators, which vary in
price from fifteen to thirty five dollars, according
to size.
The CANAL.-A friend informs that within
twenty four hours, ending at shutdown yesterday,
upwards of forty boats reached Georgetown, loaded
with coal from Cumberland and flour and other
productions from the country on the line of the
canal.
Ma. TURNER, the Balladist, will give another
concert at Odd Felows' Hall on Friday evening
and introduce entirely new programme, con
sisting of the most popular selections.