Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-18

have to the proposition. IL gentlemen can sug-
gest any other mode by which the association can
suggestion, which now place in the form Of
motion as an amendment to the proposition Of DR..
Brodhead. -. '- .--s BIG .aa : : ls-l' .-r a
Mr. Cook .-They are all good democrats, and
they ongh to know that we want the money; that's
the object any how 81. .e.
Mr., Klrk.-Most assuredly; that Ia ostensibly
the object, end for that reason here enter my
most solemn protest against the movement.
The Question being put ON votington the various
names collectively, II was csrried; and subse-
Quenty all thhse whose names had been proposed
and not Withdrawn, were elected. - .ss.s
Ill. Brodhead II am glad they are elected.
They are better able to pay s. than we are the
me question recurring on the motion Of Dr.
Brodhead, that the Financial Secretary be re-
quested to call upon these gentlemen and inform
them of their election; and that for his trouble he
receive ten per cent, IL was passed.
The Financial Secretary stated that he would
take great pleasure in waiting upon these gentle
men; but would not accept of any compensation.
MIR. Russell, of Ga, then delivered a spirited
address. and was followed by Capt c. C.. Order
man, Of California. 10 80. -,
THE BELL AND EvERETr Assoc1ATros-THA
STAMPEDE TO THE ""WIewAM.r-The weekly
meeting Of the Bell and Everett Club of this city
was held at Thornis building last night Owing
to change Of the night Of the week for the meet
ing, and the brief notice given to the members
the attendance was not so large as usual. After
the transaction OF preliminary business, gentle
men not members Of the Association, and desiring
To become members. were invited to come for
ward and sign the constitution, an invitation Of
which several took advantage to become enrolled
One gentleman, after signing the books adj
drsssed the Association briefly, giving In his ad-
herence to tue Bell and Everett cause and en-
lsrging somewhat upon matters Of interest con-
nected with the pending campaign. lie stated
that though he had come into the Association at a
late hour, he felt though he was already an old
ms ftefne % e.. -
Union nominees, he INDUCED in little good
natured talk about the republican party, more es-
pecially OF that portion Of the rank and file Of
Lincolnites pertaining to the city of Washington
made nightly to the "wigwam" since the Penn
sylvania State election, by parties of enthusiastic
Place-seekers DESTROYS Of turning up on the right
side for efecting their ends after the Presidential
election is over, and compared them to a party of
fellows clamoring round a bowl of oyster SOUP
each determine to obtain a share of the Inviting
broth, but doomed, by reason of the bowl being
so nearly empty to get nothing but the tasteless,
stewed-to death oysters at the bottom. They were
like the miller's dog that would go barking
round atany door for bone, no matter how many
kicks he got by the way.
The Chair stated that he thought It was due to
the dignity Of the Association that committee be
appointed to examine the books and ascertain
what number Of the members had joined the
wigwam." He did not propose to take any
definite steps In the matter at meeting so thinly
attended az the present one but at the next meet.
ing he should moot the subject, and call for the
appointment OF committee to examine and report
the names OF all who had gone over TO the repub-
lican party, In order that their names might be
expunged from the roll Of this Club.
Some little discussion followed when the Sec
Rotary stated, for Information, that there was an
erroneous impression prevalent as to the number
who bad left and joined the Lincoln ranks He
had taken some steps with reference to ascertain
Ing the truth, and whereas, 1t had been supposed
that upwards Of two hundred members had left
this Association, be would state that SO far as be
had been able to5ascertain, land he thought his
Information was pretty correctly not more than
twenty-five members OF this Association: out Of
the five hundred names on the roll, had affiliated
with that party; and Of these twenty-five not
mors than i've had ever been active members Of
this Association. The Secretary believed that
this Association to-day, was stronger than 1t
The Chair stated that there was to be large
meeting Of the Georgetown Bell and Everett Club
tomorrow (ths) night, at which Col Whiteley,
of Maryland, and other distinguished speakers
would be presents and that an invitation had
been extended to this A ssocintion to attend in
body. The Chair hoped Che members would turn
the meeting then adjourned to meet ss again mex.
Tuesday night. .... 49,
CARaIED TO WAsHNorox-we noticed few
days since, the arrest OF a man named Simon
Myers, charged with stealing quantity Of cloth.
ing, the property Of MIR w. Miller, Of Washing
ton, and his subsequent commitment to Jail to
await the requisitton Of the President of the
United States 1t appears, however, from a letter
from District Attorney Ould that owing to the
failure OF Congress TO pass law authorizing the
President Of the United States to make reputation
for criminals escaping from the District Of Col
nmbia into the States, he has no such power MI
Miller, however, withdrew his complaint, and
Justice Price ordered the discharge Of Myers No
sooner was be discharged than he was taken in
wardsr Of this city, placed on board the steamer
George Page, and carried to w Washington TO
answer the charge --AIsraxdrra Gassfts
Myers was brought to the city and lodged In
the guard-hou last night by officer Yeatman in
taken before Justice Dom for trial, when II ap-
p-ared by the testimony Of Mr.. Miller and bis
brother, that he and Myers occupied adjoining
rooms. During the absence Of Miller, Myers en-.
tered his room, took all the clothing he could
find and also broke into bis trunk and stole frsm
1t about four dollars In money The money and
clothing were found upon him when arrested In
Alexandria He was was sent to jail for Court by
Justice Dom.
CIRCUIT CouRr-ISs Contested Mayoralty Eiee.
from Case-U ni!ed States OK relatioue of Richard
Nallach agt James 6. Berret, Mayor of W ash
ington, Yesterday application was made by J os
II Bradley, Sen, Esq, attorney for relator, for
rule to be served on James G Berret, respondent,
not issue. The Court granted the rule, and oct
next Monday, 22d instant, for the hearing
Messrs. Carlisle and Davidge appeared az attof-
neys Ior the respondent
To-day, the Court is hearing an application by
X. J. Brent, Esq. Of Baltimore, in behalf Of VIM
III. Gaines and others, heirs Of Belding for an
Injunction against the Land Office to prevent the
Commissioner Of the same from cancelling their
entry Of title to the Hot Springs Of Arkansas, de-
scribed az southwest quarter Of section 80, town.
ship 2, south Of range ~ west, which title they
claim under the Presumption act of Congress of
29th Of May, 1880 Counsel for com laiaant r.
j. Brent, Esq, and for respondent Joseph g. vii.
son, Commissioner Of the Land Once ft -
On motion by Mr., Bradley, Frank NJ Spencer,
Esq., was admitted a. an attorney and counsellor
Of this court. .t .r.ts ~. I..s ri -
The NEW 0DD FELLows' HALL, recently erect
ed on Congress street, Georgetown, by Covenant,
Lodge No. 70, viii be dedicated on Monday ar
ternoon, the 29ih instant, for which preparation
y being made by the Grand and Subordinate
Lodges and Eneampments of this city. The ex.
srcises viii consist OF procession OF the Order,
dedication services, addresses, &c and termil
nanng az night with grand Levee at Forrest
hah. IL 10 expected there will be q laFse turnout
on the occasion, and that the brethren OF the
fmysdc lie" and their female friends land they
have hosta Of themj will be present in large
numbers at the levee ~ ~
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DUTCH Flown Roors -Messrs NcGuire 4
Co have receiyed seversl CASES or genut ne Dtch
RnffOna rOOtn he l.t,. e.