The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-18
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coach drivers believed to exist upon the municipal
records Of this metropolis but no one ever hears Of their
being enforced Crowds Of drivers Cmore importunate
than lobbynembe) hover around the doors the
principal hotels, and often indulge in language very Of
fenye 10 paSsersby Their tariff Of prices varies with
the demand for their services and they avail themselves
OF every opportunity TO make the exorbtant and
unreasonable charges This should not be tolerated any
longer and would respectfully suggest the enforoe
ent Of the city ordinances which will at abate the
nuisance complained Of &
Omnbuses should likewise be subjected to such police
regulations may be necessary the comfort and for
the safety OF the public An independent omnibus
has been PLACED the route between the Capitol and
Georgetown, which the drivers of the yandeweren line
edeavor to stop obstruct often endangerng tho pas
sengers In either vehicle Complaint has been made wo
learn to Mr. yanderwerken but without avail and it is
time that the police authorities should interfere
CoURr or Clans YAsrHRDAr.-Chares D. Arfroedson
ss The United States. Submitted on the facts # aE4
Benjamin Cozzens Eutter p,. The United States Sub
mitted the facts asasga7s a. -.e saaa-a
Hon. Reyeriy johnson commenced the Argument for
claimant in the Of Joseph Ratcliff The United
States. .o .FH ' t.-' .' .'
James Keaney The United States Rufus L. Baker
Ds The United States. Hon. J. A. Rockwell opened
the argument for the claimants in the aboye-namel
cases. .-.
Mr.. McPherson replied for the government. Rs
Mr.. Rockwell commenced the closing argument, and
without concluding the court adjourned until to-day
at II clock -
An EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION was organized last eve
ming at the Smithsonian Institution when Professor
Dmitry delivered introductory address This morn
ing there will be discussion, followed by a lecture
by Richard NJ Smith, esq, of Alexandria, Va on Pub
lie Education, Politically and Socially Considered
At7A, p. m, the Hon. II. Barnard, Of Connecticut,
will lecture 'Reformatory Education and schools "
HARPERs WEEKLY continues appropriate the letters of
Washington newspapers yet other newspapers
for repubshing stories to which it lays claim. The
wealthy publishers of Franklin square forget the old
proverb What is sauce for the goose" &c, &c. But
the correspondence here determined to keep the
public posted up. na.
The NEW HALL of the House of Representatives does
give that general satisfaction which was anticipated
Mr. Leidy could not be heard at all yesterday in the gal
lery, and but ftly several points the floor show
ing that the theoretical acoustic excellence Of the hall Is
not practically proven 1t is proposed to bar
and to otherwise improve the hall for the business pur
poses of the House. .aaf ~ = @a
The PUBLIC scnoos viii be closed to-day, by order of
present at the Lectures and debates of the educational
convention at the Smithsonian Institution aS"a
Bravo Miss Juliana Mays concert, which was una
vodably postponed viii positively take place on the 22d
when she will be assisted by signor Therin and Rodo
phosen. Harry sanderson will preside at the piano
forte. o~s -a.~ .' =. "1a
INDIAN Visitors. Major Dennison, Indian agent will
probably arrive here about Christmas with ten chiefs and
ak braves of the Pawnee tribe, who will as dele
CATION TO tiy the treaty recently made with their great
father" -
STEAM FIRE ENGIYB.It IL proposed TO petition govern
ment for the purchase and maintenance of a steam
fire engine, protection for the public buildings and
good substitute for the present fire department OF this
city.
The THERMOMETER during the past week, at noon, has
shown an average range Of fortythree degrees above
Pleasanter weather could have been desired by
the many visitors in the city ..." -"#aa a~". =
ACCIDENT. Francis Walton Of Virginia was Yesterday
thrown from his horse the western gate Of the avenue
grornds and seriously Injured .' ~ W .s-,I
MEETING OF THE CLERGY. II
The following the proceedings of the clergy of the
District Of Columbia in regard the recent action of
congress inviting them to oicate in opening the daily
sessions of the Senate and House of Representatives
.sa& .g9l59na Is w AmlxeroS, Dec is, 1857 I
meeting of eergymen of the District Of Columbia
was convened at IL at the Engsh Lutheran Church
of this city, REV. Mr. Buffers pursuant to general
notice. an invitation published in the daily journals for
the purpose OF taking proper action In reference TO
the recent resolutions passed BY Congress the subject
Of the chaplaincy. - ~. = .,-.r,. wv =
The meeting was called to order by the Rev. j. G. But
Ter and the Rev Byron Sunderland d. D. was chosen
chairman. "~A12 a2-1--". s1 -s-s' - .'g. 80" "
BIZ request OF the chairman the Rev G. W. Samson
opened the deliberations of the meeting with prayer
The Rev. g. w. Samson was then chosen secretary of
the meeting " ... -'a.f ""'a .-. .+.' 80 ,
On motion of the Rev. DR.. Tustin the names of the
ministers present were enrolled and as follows 7
Presbyterian Rev. Byron Sunderland ID ID Rev Sep
timus Tustin, d. D.; Rev. Thomas III. Booock d. d..
Rev 7. ID. Gurley, d. D.; Rev. r. T. Bttinger Rev A.
@. Carothers Rev t. N. Haskell
Protestam Episcopal Rev. George d. Curnmins D. ID.
Rev. G. II. Hall Rev. Alfred Holmead Rev James A.
Harold, M. D.; Rev VIM. A. Harris, NJ. .@Jt&
Methodist Episcopal. Rev. John Lanahan,5 Rev "a N
Brown, Rev. d. Ball. Rev. VIM Krehhs Rev Samuel
Rogers Rev. ] 8. Deal Rev III W. sipes Rev William
Il Chapman, Rev Samuel Register, Rev. John c. Grans
berry '. 1' IL -. So r,.5E - ="
Heihedia Protestant. -Rev J. J. Murray, d. D. Rev. +.
swentsel, NJ ID. --..--.---... -.
Baptia. Rev s. P. Hill, d. d. Rev. Edward Kings.
ford, ID. d. Rev Geo. w. samson. y, $3.50 .r g
Eagssh Laliaua. REV. J. g. Butler r o. $50 ssfvg7 &
Garaa Lafavua. Rev. 8. ID. Finckel - sss SOB 4
q Nsw Jerusalem Church Rev. Jabez Fox ~
After full consultation and interchange Of views on the
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