Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-09-21
EVENING STAR,
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

recorded the death Of this noble hearted man,
nv yellow fever, at Norfolk, Va, whittier he
had gone to nurse the sick and now recur to
the subject to introduce the proceedings of the
meeting Of Union Guards, held on Tuesday
evening, at which the following preamble and
resolutions were submitted by Ii. c. McLaugh-
lin, and, on being seconded in an appropriate
address by James DOnnelly, were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to
call from amongst US our late estimable fellow
member, Second Lieutenant Thomas Briggs,
whilst nobly discharging his benevolent duties
as a nurse to the victims of the fatal epidemic
which has dcsolated our sister cities, Norfolk
aad Portsmouth and whereas the generous
philanthropy which animated our deceased
fellow member in presenting himself to the
Authorities at Norfolk, amongst the very first
Of that noble band who have flocked from so
many distant parts of the Union to render as
sistance to our afflicted brethren in those cities,
was but the living expression of that principle
Of patriotism which should ever characterize
the citizen soldier, and which so eminently
illustrated tho life of our lamented brother,
whether pursuing his avocationS as q private
citizen or indicating the honor of his adopted
country during the Florida and Texan wars
Be it therefore
Reso}rsd, That the Union Guards have re-
ceiyed intelligence OF tho death, at Norfolk
Briggs with feelings of the most profound gor-
row and that, as testimonial of the high
estimation in which the deceased was held by
his fellow officers and members Of the Union
Guards, the c0mpany's flag be draped in
mourning, and the officers and members of the
company wear tho usual badge of mourning
on the left arm for the space of thirty days.
Rss0ECed, That copy of these proceedings,
together with az attested copy of the natural
ization papers Of the deceased, be forwarded
to his relatives IN England, Us mementos viii b
will at once attest the patriotism Of the de-
ceased, as well rs the high respect to which he
attained in the country of his adoption.
The NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH ORPHANS.
We hear that it Is contemplated shortly to have
special service in St. Matthew's church in
this city, the sermon to be preached by the
Rev. John Z. Donelan, to be followed by the
execution OF ROSSini scelebrated Stabat Mater
by the choir Of the church, which is, probably,
at this time, unsurpassed in this country Mrs
Blanchard, the principal vocalist of that choir,
is. perhaps, the finest female vocalist south of
New York; whilo the OTganist is Mr.. VIM
Henry Palmer, who excels on that grand in
strument quite as much as on the piano. There
Is also an amateur violinist attached to the
choir Of that church, who would be en- acdui-
sitiOn to any musical festival that could posi-
bly, be got up in The United States These
facts can hardly fail to draw an immense con-
g.egation 10 the church Oh the occasion when
"a collection viii be taken up for the benefit of
the feycr-madc orphans OF Norfolk and Ports
mouth.
TIE LATE Meeting OF THE Non CoMNIs-
STONED OFFICERS.-IV. ID. WaiIack, Esq
Sir-An article appeared in your paper of yes
terday in regard 10 a meeting of the non-com-
miSSlOned officers held at German Hall on the
18TH inst, being liable to create wrong i'm
preston a. to the true action OF the meeting,
you will please insert the following:
Ihe meeting was called to order, Sergeant
Robinson, Of the Boone Rifles, in the chair,
Sergeant Plant acting as secretary. The OBJ
Ject Of the meeting having been stated by Ser
geant Plant, Sergeant McEnery moved that
the nOn-c0rmissiOned officers form themselves
into military school, &c, for the purpose OF
pcrtcctlng themselves in drill. After but little
discussion, the question was put, and the mo-
ton was lost by at least tWO-thirds Of ali the
votes east. After which, on motion of Sergeant
Powers, the meeting adjOurncd-not more than
two OF three voting in the negative.
This Was the true action Of the meeting No
companies drew out, but ALL as far as could
learn, expressed their Willingness TO Cooper
ate with the majority. Any meeting called
afterwards cannot be considered as consisting
OF the Lon-commissioacd officers Of the regi-
meEt, as the majori : left Immediately after
the adjournment ~
NOts.-The information on which our report
OF tie meeting in question, published yester-
day, was based was obtained from a non-cOm-
mlsSioned oficer present We leave the sub
Ject to those interested and involved in the
e0ntrOycrSy.-ED.
The GOOSE QUESTION Mr.. Editor The
exciting melo drama of The Hog Catchers
Abroad was, this morning, enacted in the vi
clnIty OF the intersection of and Third streets,
with far Resembling chorus, and all its start
ing Accomplishments, to the great satisfaction
q clean people and crowd of dirty boys and
Inc no small terror of pig breeding DANES, hur-
fJlng TO the rescue Of petted ones.
Mhlie on this subject, unavoidable for the
good order OF the city, but, we regret to say.
too sp2smodically prosecuted by the officers to
DC OF lOng-lasting benefit, we would respect
fully inquire whether the subjoined sections
OF law Of the Corporation are considered to
DC now II force; and, if So, why they were not
forthwith executed upon Il crowd of geese
forming part of the sympathising lockers on at
the classic performances OF this morning. The
poor at the lnfrmary would thus have the
frequent b, nett Of a fine roast, and the catching
boys the reward cat the rate Of twenty-five
cents for every goose so Delivered and be
diverted from other less lawful pursuits.
The neighborhOod Of North NJ street, near
eixth and Seventh, would De particularly ben
ehtted by less animal Indulgence to goats,
geese hogs and dogs and will thankfully re-
eelVe share Of executive attention.
ALOyER OF CLEAN SIDEWALKS.
September 20.
CORPORATION LAws-An act to prevent null
SdaeeS; approved June 3, 1873 Sec. II. Be it
tH@cEsd, That 1t shall not be lawful for any per-
SON or persons Whatsoever to raise or keep geese,
ekCs2t IN enclosures, within any part Of the City
OF Washington, and il any geese shall he found
gong or running al large, il shall be the duty of
me several police officers, and any other person is
Iereby authorized tn seize and take up such geese
and carry them to the Intendant OF the ASYLUM
Tor the use Of the poor at the Inhrmary, and for
which the person so seiZing and taking up such
goose geese shall be entitled to receive from the
Commissioners Of the Asylum at the rate Of twen-
ty-hve cents for each and every goose delivered
Sec. 20. And b. &! enacted, That il shall not be
lawful for any animal Of the goat kind to run at
large in this city, and the owner of every goat
found running at large, shall pay, not exceeding
three DOL for every time such goat may be
fnund at large ard it snail be the duty Of the po
Ice constables to kill any such animals when
found running at large.
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