Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-05

City Hall, Thursday evening, and were called to
order by Mr.. Henry Urine.
The meeting then proceeded to choose Presi-
dent and Secretary.
After several nominations, Mr.. Robt 7. Knight
was chosen President, and John r. @. 0futt, Sec
Rotary, after which the following preamble and res
olutions were offered and unanimously adopted.
Whereas, we, the journeymen house carpenters
of the city of Washington, have heard with feel
ings of the deepest indignation, that the conyicts
Of the District Penitentary have been hired by the
firm Of Kendall Ryder, for the purpose Of com
peting with honest mechanics, in the manufacture
Of articles pertaining to the business of carpenters
therefore,
Resolved That we, the house carpenters Of the
District, respectfully, but firmly protest against
convict labor being used to the detriment and in
jury OF mechanics, whose endeavors are to provide
for themselves and families an honest livelihood
Resolved That the Secretary Of the Interior, Tor
the officer who has authority, be requested TO an
nul the contract made with the firm of Kendall &
Ryder, for all kinds Of carpentering.
A motion that committee Of three be appointed
to present copy of the resolutions to the Secre-
tary Of the Interior, was then made and agreed to-
ane Messrs. James A. Lovelace, William b. Davis
and John i. G. Offutt were appointed the com
mttee. ei88 s .8t
John P. Pepper, Esq, and Mr.. Bamberger then
addressed the meeting in some able remarks against
the policy Of letting convicts for any mechanical
purposes, and placing, thereby, convict labor in
full competition with free and honest labor
resolution, that the proceedings Of this meet
ing bepublished in the 1mericdn Orya. and Ma
tioaat Itelligeacer, was then offered and adopted
Al i5 JOHN +. G. OrFUTr
Secretary.
CONVENTION OF THE SoLDIEns or l8l2-Next
Monday will be great day for Washington. The
veterans Of the Last War; and /" defenders Of the
soil" will undoubtedly be here in large numbers,
and, with the military escort which has been ten
dered them, will make a formal pageant upon Penn
sylyania avenue. t
There is now no class Of people living Uhc Revo-
utionary patriots being dead and gomez who deserve
our hospitality and good care, more than these old
and worthy men, and we call upon every citizen TO
spare no expense in endeavoring to make them
comfortable and in having them well provided for
during their short stay with us.
TIE EXHIBITION AT THE SMITHSONIAN INsTITU-
TIoS.-We learn that 7. G. Connolly, Esq, Supern-
tendent of the Exhibition, has received a letter
from ]. II. Done, Esq, master Of transportation
upon the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in which
he states that all articles intended for exhibition,
and actually exhibited shall pass free Of freight
charges over the main stem and the Washington
branch also, both in going to and returning from
the Exhibition -
This laudable generosity and encouragement Of
home manufactures wo are pleased to note in any
one, but, on the part of Mr. Done, it is only in ac
cordancc with his usual generosity, which has made
him deservedly popular.
PoRrRArr OF REV. Mr.. SuSDERLAsD.--A litho-
graphic portrait of Rev. Byron Sunderland, pastor
ofthe Four-and-a-half street Presbyterian Church,
in this city, is to be published by Mr.. G. H. Brai
nard of Boston, who has already published por-
traits Of many Of our distinguished men in style
of artistic excellence rarely equalled
This portrait Of Mr.. Sunderland will be drawn
By. GrozelieL from daguerreotype by vannerson,
the accomplished superintendent of Whitehurst's
gallery, and will We feel bold to. say in advance,
be in every respect creditabe to all concerned in
its production.
Messrs. w. M. Morrison g. Co., Pennsylvania
avenue, win receive subscriptions for this portrait
which is to be published some time during the
present month.
THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY meet tonight
at their armory to take some measures relative to
the parade on Monday next. We hope the CON-
pany will turn out strong in numbers and spirits,
as the occasion is great one, and one which win
inspire as much military enthusiasm as we have had
for long time. gtl9
The Vigilant Fire Company, Georgetown, held
meeting and elected the following list of officers
for the ensuing year President, E. s. Wright
Vice President w. S. Jones Secretary, William
Knowles; Treasurer, VIM. II. Edes; Chief Engi-
neer, A. Rodier; Captain Of the Engine, Charles
II. Rodier; Captain Of Hose, John Foley; Captain
Of Suction, John 7. Findley; Engine Keeper, VIM.
G. Tanner.
Our Alexandra friends must not forget that the
new theatre in that place, entitled Washington Hall,
viii be dedicated tonight by the famous Peak
Family, who will give il dedication such ms It de-
serves, and which the Alc1andrans win not fail to
appreciate.
POLICE CoURr-CESTRAL STATIoS.--John Kir-
by, youth of Is, was found entirely destitute and
furnished with lodging.
Sharp.--Alerandcr Brown, a bound boy Of Mr.. |
Moore has been scntregularly, for some time past
with the money to Mr.. Patterson after bread for
the family, but, thinking he might make little
money by the operation, put the dimes" in his
pocket, and procured the bread to be set down to
the debit Of Mr.. Moore A few days ago however,
tho facts were made known, by Mr.. Patterson pre-
senting bill for IS 80 to Mr.. Moore, and the boy
made tracks for home He was caught yesterday,
and this morning sent to Jail as a runaway, to
await the action of Mr.. Moore.
THO Johns.--John Wendell and John Ellis,
haing from Alexandria, aged Is each, being ar
dent admirers of Mdlle Rousset came up in the
omnibus yesterday afternoon TO attend the compli-
mentary benefit, and vociferate their share Of the
immense applause given to the artists. Not being
able to give sufficient vent to their hilarity, they
continued their shouting after they left the theatre