Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-03
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

DhAfh OF JOHN w. MAUkfs EsQ---Ab our paper
went TO press yesterday, Nc learned the death OF
this wen-known citizen, after very brief illness,
of constipation of the bowels The interest felt in
the event has been intense since the first news Of
his illness, and the fact has thrown deep gloom
over our city.
"Is YOUR PR0sPRRIrY REMEMBER THE POOR -
With this noble adage in view, the Washington
Highlanders, Capt. John Reese, have decided up
on giving ball for the benefit OF the poor of this
city on the 9th instant.
The committee of arrangements are most untir-
ing in their exertions 10 make this the best ball OF
the season, at the same time to add much to the
relief Of the distressed poor lays in their power
So far they have been greatly encouraged by the
citizens they have called upon. John NJ Young,
Esq, owner Of the Assembly Building has kindly
volunteered the free use Of his hall ON the occa-
sion, and Mr.. John Cartwright, the gentlemanly
superintendent Of the Washington Gas Company,
viii light the hall at his own personal expense.
The following letters have been received, enclos
ing money for tickets, and as soon as all the returns
are sent In a full report will be laid before the
public
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90, 1855.
Mr.. Gales presents his respects 70 Mr.. Forsyth,
Secretary of the Washington Hghlanders, and ac-
knowledges the receipt from him of five ball tickets
to ball to be given for the benefit of the poor,
and has the pleasure to enclose to him five dollars
for the same.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l, 1855.
SIR have received the note enclosing two
tickets for the ball ofthe Washington Highanders,
which you did me the honor to send me, and now re-
turn the same, enclosing herein, in order that they
may be disposed Of to persons desiring to attend
the ball, which viii not be in my power. send
also about the price Of the tckets--namely, 81 co.
Respectfully, yours, &C.,
Mr. FoRsYrH,
Secretary Washington Highlanders.
WASHINGTON Feb. 1, 1865
CAPT. JoHS REESE Your favor of the oath ult
was received, and for the enclosed five tickets,
please receive the amount herewith sent-$5.
For your success In this laudable enterprise, and
for the prosperity Of the company under your com
mand, accept the best wish Of
Yours, respectfully, JOHN F. CoYLE.
WASHINGTON Feb /, 1855.
SIR Yours of the goth ultimo was duly received,
containing five tickets for the Washington Hiland-
ers' ball. Enclosed you will find IS for the same.
With my best regards for you and your company,
hoping you may meet with favorable return for
.
remain, truly, your obedient,
RICHARD WALLACE.
To Capt John Reese, Wash'n Hghlanders.
We learn, in addition, that the Russian Minister,
Mons. Stocked, has written to the secretary ac-
knowledging the receipt Of five tickets and for
warded to him the price thereof-fve dollars--and
also added that in all cases, when called upon, he
was ready and willing to contribute to the suffer-
ing poor
TEMPERANCE CoNvENTToN.-The convention of
temperance men met at Temperance Hall, on Thurs
day. The Rev. &. P. Phelps was called to the
chair, and John johnson appointed secretary.
Prayer was then offered by the Rev. d. E. Reese.
After which committee, consisting of Rev. u.
Ward, Rev. d. r. Reese, and Chauncey r. John
son, was appointed, to nominate officers for the
government of the convention, and to draw up
resolutions, who made the following report: for
President, Rev. E. P. Phelps; Vice Presidents,
Ulysses Ward, Joseph Libbey, D. E. Reese, John
9. Hardness, B. F. Peasants, John Shackelford,
and Geo. w. Burgess Secretary, John Johnson
Assistant Secretary A. Duval; Treasurer, II. G..
Ftzhugh.
The following preamble and resolutions were
then presented to the convention and we're adopted
Whereas, the traffic in intoxicating drinks, to BIO
used as a beverage, in the District of Columbia,
has resulted in crime, and the degradation and
ruin of many of our citizens, who in all probabil-
ty, would have been honorable and useful, but for
this traffic and whereas the continuance of the
trafic-as we bclieyc-is against the wishes of a
large majority of the citizens; therefore
Resoiped, That we appoint committee of three
whose duty it shall be to call upon the chairman
of the proper committee In Congress, and urge
upon them the propriety of passing such a law as
will abolish the traffic in intoxicating drinks as
beverage in the District of Columbia, with suitable
penalties, and to make such regulations as may
seem to them safe and prudent for the supply of
any of the articles included in intoxicating drinks
as may be necessary for sacramental medicinal,
and mechanical purposes, and designate the proper
officers by whom the provisions Of said law shall
be imposed and that they repeal all acts, or parts
of acts heretofore passed, which may conflict with
the provisions of said law
Resoived, That the committee from the two
boards of the government Of the Corporations of
Washington and Georgetown, be furnished with
copy Of these resolutions, and respectfully request
ed to act In concert with the committee appointed
by this meeting, in presenting this subject, and
pressing ii upon the consideration of Congress,
through the proper committee in both houses, for
their special action.
Resoiued, That each Of the daily newspapers in
the city be furnished with a copy of the proceed
ings of this convention, signed by the president
and secretary, with the respectful request of the
convention that they give them an insertion in
their respective journals.
The following gentlemen were appointed com
mttee 10 attend to the interests of the convention
before Congress, to wit y. p. Phelps, Ulysses
Ward, and H. G. Fitzhugh
The following resolutions were also adopted:
Resolved, That all temperance men residing in
the District Of Columbia, who are known to be in
favor ola prohibitory law, and who may be in at
tendance, shall be considered members Of this con-
vention.
Resolved That the secretary be authorized to
address circular to the pastors Of the Protestant
Churches Of this city and Georgetown, respectful
requesting them to notify their respective con-
greRations to attend a nlihlic tamnnranca maetinp