The national Republican., 1860-11-27
the birthripht of another, and lis fathers bles-

obtained it as Jacob OF old did, BY putting on
the livery of another. For this reason he did
not much admire the term original Jacobs
as applied TO those who had led the van in this
great political revolution which had just been
accomplished. And notwithstanding the good
wishes towards us expressed in the toast just
offered, he apprehended that good many who
themselves in the position of Esau, after the
4th of March--tbat others will have assumed
their livery, and obtained their birthrights.
But although we fail to receive the reward Of
offices and spoils, we will at least enjoy the re-
ward Of consciousness Of having done our
duty. Thank God we cannot be robbed Of the
honor Of having led the way to this great vic.
tory. II we get nothing more, we will content
ourselves with that He had no prejudice
against new converts" eleventh hour men,"
as they are sometimes called. Where would
the Republican party be now, but for the aid
Of new converts7 We ought to be thankful
that so many have listened to our teachings,
and become convinced by them-that the seed
we have sown has fallen in good ground, and
brought forth fruits so abundantly.
The remarks Of Mr.. Coombs were well re.
ceived, and, at the close, he was honored with
three hearty cheers. ...... ,....
The following toasts were then offered:
BIZ Mfr. John H. Wise.-The present Gov.
ernment ofice.holders, who are on the stool Of
repentance. May mercy, tempeEsd( With jus'
tice, be administered to them after he 4th Of
March next. ar .- t.... ~ ag.rt .t.'
BY Mr.. George " Harkness--Ths Prssi.
dency of the United States the most exalted
station in the world; the highest honor in
the gift of great and free people; the great
est reward to political honesty, talent, and in
tegrity. Justly and deservedly has it been be-
slowed upon Abraham Lincoln. prI /
BY Mr.. John p. Hilton.-Hon. W. h. Sew,
ard The talent and devotion to Republicas
principles displayed by him in the United
States Senate Chamber, his dignity ct reverse
and disinterestedness, deserve, as they cou,4
mand, the highest tribute of admiration, and
will be properly appreciated hereafter by thu
American people. |
The line of march was then taken up, and
the procession moved back to the Wigwam.
At the Wigwam, on the return Of the prcl
cession, several other speeches wete made
The assemblsge then adjourned with hearty
cheers for the Wide Awakes, for the German
Association, for the flag, and also for the Pres
ident and Vice President elect. a
A Nu1sANcE.-Mr. Editor: Will you please
inform me how the law is so construed as that
the playing of handy in the crowded part
of the city is never stopped or punished? Ju.
dietary Square, right under the eye ofthe Chief
of Police, and where people are constantly
passing, is a favorite spot for this gsme, with
those who are old enough to know better. The
other day, a young lady, in passing through
this square, was struck in the face by ball which
had been used in the game and yesterday, an
old gentleman came near being struck in the
same way. Do tell Us why it is not stopped.
Now that it is called to his attention, we pre-
sumo the Chief of Police will see that it is
stepped, as we know there is law forbidding
all such so-~ea !. ~. r"hi;o thnrn"eh hras.
ISLAND SABBATH SCHOOL UNION. - Thii
Union, composed of the different Sabbath
Schools on the Island, held its monthly meet
ing last evening at the Island Baptist church,
Rev. Mr.. Meador's. There was a large attend
ance of the different schools. Addresses were
delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Kennard and Rev
Mr.. Bittinger, and by Superntendents Ballan.
tyne, Linton, Baird, and Gray. After each ad
dress, hymn was sung by one Of the schools
and the exercises were closed by the Union
singing the beautiful hymn entitled, "We're
Homeward Bound"
JUDICIARY SQUARE.-We notice that shed
has been erected in the rear of the City Hall,
for the accommodation of the workmen who are
to arrange and put up the iron railing around
that square. 1t will be recollected that Con
gress, during last session, passed resolution
suthrizing tie use Of the railing now encircling
the Capitol for that purpose. The work has
already been commenced. The improvement
to that neighborhood will be very great and one
that is much needed.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-We notics
! that the extensive improvements to this churcf
(Rev. Dr. Smith, pastor have been nearly com
| pleted. The tower has already received the fin
fishing touch, and the frescoing is also nearly
! completed. The seats have been much i'm
proved, and the pulpit presents specimen Of
very neat architecture. The church will bt
opened for regular service in the course OF three
or four weeks.
| DEAD.-Many of our readers will be grievet
to hear of the death of Thomas j. Cathcart
for many years chief clerk in the Second Comp
troller's office, which occurred yesterday after
noon. The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning.
| The SoYs OF TEMPERANCE meet at thei
! Hall, on E street, this evening. We undel
stand they are now in aourishing condition
The MARKET this morning was well attend
ed and we believe satisfactory prices general
reigned, although the prospects were dull lai
evening, for those who had sereals, on accour
Of the money pressure.
The THIRTEENTH STREET CANAL.-Passin
along Thirteenth street, at its intersection wit
Il, this morning, we saw cart loaded wit
coal stuck deep in the mud, which those ha4in
the work in charge had left at that point. Tb