Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-03

with previous notice, the delegates from the
various Temperance Orders, convened or
Thursday morning, the LIST day Of February
in Temperance Hall. The Rev. 3. p Phelps
was invited to the chair ana Jno. johnson sp-
pointed secretary. s's .-rd
The convention having been called to ord. r,
. prayer was delivered by the Rev b. &
Reese. -
The following gentlemen were appointed to
draft resolutions Row. D. &, Reese, Rev.
U. Ward, and Chauncey r. johnson.
Meausi me the following officers wore chosen
by the convention Rev. & p Phelps, pres.
idsnt; Jno johnson, secretary, and H. Du.
vail, assistant; II. g. Fitshugh, treasurer;
Ulysses Ward, Joseph Libbsy, d. B. Reese.
John G. Harkness, John .Shsck elford, B. 3,
Peasants, and Geo. W. Burgess, vice-pres
idents
After which the committee reported the
following preamble and resolutions for tho
consideration Of the convention
Whereas the traffic in Intoxicating drinks,
to be used AZ beverage, within the Distsi,t
Of Columbia, has resulted In much crime,
degradation, and ruin Of many of our citi.
gems. who In all probability woSh have been
honorable and useful but for this traisc. Ard
whereas, the continuance Of the traffic, 10 vs.
believe, lie against the wish Of large msjor.
lily Of the citizens, Therefore DO 1t
Rssolred, That We appoint committee OF
three, whsse duty it hall DO to call upon the
chairman OF the proper committees In Con.
gree, and urge upon them the proprfetv OF
passing such Law as will abolish the trafno
In intoxicating driRks-as . beverage within
Vie District OF Columbia, with suitable penal.
ties; and to make such regulations a NAV
seem to them safe and prudent for the supply
OF any OF the articles included in Intoxicating
drinks - az may be Necessary for sasr amsntsj'
medicinal, and mect anical purposes and desis.
nate the proper offers By whom the provi.
sions OF said law shall BE- imposed; and they
repeal ali acts or part Of acts, heretofore
passed, which may conflict with the provisions
Of said law.
Rssoipsd, That the committees from the
Boards of the Council 4 the Corporations Of
Washiost en and Georg' '"wn, be furnished With
copy OF these resolr ;ons, and respectfully
requested to act in con r. with the committee
appointed by this meeting, In presenting this
subject, and press ng it upon the confederation
Of Congress through the proper commi tees
in both Housss-for their speedy action.
RssoIred, That each of the daily newspapers
In the city be furnished With copy Of the
procee iings Of this Convention, signed by the
President and Secretary, With the respectful
request Of the Convention that they give tn en-
An insertion in their respective journals
The following resolutions were also adopted
ResoIred, That all temperance men rssid.
ing in this District, who are known to be in
favor Of . prohibit tory law. and who may be
In attendance, shall be considered members of
the Convention.
.ResolrcS, That the Secretary bs authorised
TO address circular to the pastors of tina
churches Of this city and Georgetown, 70.
spectfully requesting them to notify their 70.
spec,ive congregations to attend public tom
perance meeting on next Tuesday evening, at
O'Clock, at Temperance Hall.
The following gentlemen compose the CON
mittee 70 attend to the interests for which this
Convention was convened-Rev u. Ward.
Rev. &. P. Phelps, and II. G. Fitzhush.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to
meet at Temperance ball on Tuesday next, ct
o'clock p. m.
Harmony and good feeling prevailed in the
Convention E. P. PHELPS, President.
JEo JOHNSON, Secretary.
CAPITOL ExrassIoH-drfistieaI drqutsit,en
to our Metropolis There is now in our oitv
and in the employment OF tho contractors of
the Capitol extension, q young gentleman by
the name Of William d. Hickey. scarcely
twenty-five years Of age, who is celebrated In
New York, Philadslphia and others of our
large cities, as being not only one Of the bss.
stone cutters In the country, but as being q
genius Of superior and growing merit From
what L krov OF Mr.. Hickey myself, and fro NJ
information derived from others moro quail
ned to jadge of his merits, would say that he
Is destined to make his mark in the annals OF
fame, and the day is not distant when he will
favorably compare with q Greenough and
Powers in sculpture. Nsw YORKBR.
Mr.. TIsB's SPsECH Those wishing to
hear Mr.. Wise speak tonight in Alsxandria
will have an opportunity Of 80 doing BY h kin Z
. trip in the steamer George Page, which
leaves the foot Of Seventh street. this evening
at 8 o'clock.
PsRslvnRAscsF IRl COMPANY meet.
ing Of this Company on Thursday night the
following gentleman was duly elected oficsrs
for the ensuing year: A Hat,h, president;
W. W. Grant, vice president; John Y Dom,
secretary; Henry Jansy, treasurer; John H.
thompson, captain engine; James Williams,
captain hose.
A DOZEN fRIBD.-Our friend Hsmlin has
just sent az dozen delightfully."- fried bi aIyes
Who will initiate his example Don't all speak
or send at the same time. For The convenience
Of caterers, Nc will appoint o separate day
for each Who sends hrst? We pause for
reply.
hoBBEsr.-Oa Wednesday night last, Mr..
VIM. Carr, who rssides at the corner Of d and
Ninth street, Was robbed of Sl54, after he had
retired to bed. We have not heard that an
effort has been made By the victim to recover
his money.
WATCH RETURNS Geo. Brown, out after
hours; fne and costs. Jas Minor, do. do.
Geo. Harris, do. workhouse 30 days. John
Wheauy, P profanity; fine and costs
aEORsETowH c0RRESPONDIHcs.
City CsHaeiis-ThSrsas d Co.'S Dissoivin =
VseOs-Sugar Sale, DO
GlOReEroWN Fab 1919