The national Republican., 1861-01-12


He gave touching account of duel be-
Mexico, in which both were killed, and which
the speaker had vsinly endeavored to prevent.
Both were his friends, and one Of them ate at
the same table and slept in the same bed with
himself - -.... ......ft. 4.
The people, North and South, must meet
each other as friends aud brethren, or war was
inevitable. II the politicians would not allow
them to do so, the people should rise up, and
destroy the traitors who cursed the land, and
then settle their difficulties peaceably and hon.
orably. a U..... ..... OIL
He preached no revolutionary doctrine, but
the sacred cause of sweet religion, peace, and
union. The preachers Of the gospel were with
him. He met upon the street today preach.
er, one Of the most eloquent in the country, a
Northern man, who bid him God speed be had
scarcely parted with him, when he met with a
Southern preacher, who said: any heart is
l saw gentleman from Virginia to day who
said your sentiments we're exactly right"
The opinions he expressed now were the
same he had expressed in Virginia.
He was opposed to the reopening ofthe for
eign slave trade; would vote against slavery
il he lived in the Territories but believed in
the right TO carry slaves to Dacotah and Ne.
braska, if any man felt disposed to do so. He
thought the South Carolinians had better do
so, before the gallant and Christian hero, Major
Anderson, opened upon them. He invoked
them to remain loyal to the Union, the Consti.
tuition, and the laws. They had failed to Or
gsnize the first time they met, when he was
absent, but they must organize now. He then
read his resolutions, the same as published in
our paper Of Wednesday last.
A large additional number then came for
ward, and signed their names to the resolu.
tions.
A motion was made to tender General Car
rington vote of thanks for his able and elo-
quent address which was unanimously agreed
to.
An election of officers was then had, with
the following. result: Samuel E. Arnold, Cap.
tain; William f. Garrett, First Lieutenant 4;
John Shinn, Second Lieutenant; J. A. Willett,
Third Lieutenant.
Shortly after which, the meeting adjourned.
The second meeting Of the new company,
the Washington Guards, was also held last
evening, in the north room Of the same build
ing, Mr.. Z. A. Adams in the chair.
A large number was alec in attendance here.
The President announced that the first bust.
| ness in order was the election of company Off
GERS, WHICH hau peen Pos' Poheo iioni 'io Pie'
vious meeting.
Messrs. D. McCathran and s. A. H. Marks,
| jun, were nominated for Captain.
Mr.. McCathran withdrew his name.
Mr.. S. A. H. Marks, jun, was then declared
to be elected as the Captain Of the company
The announcement was received with great
applause, and calls for speech.
| He responded in an eloquent speech, in
which he proiessed his devotion to the Union
and promised to do his best to forward the OBJ
jects for which it was proposed to organize the
company, and was loudly spplauded.
Samuel 7. Ellis was then elected First Lieu
tenant, and L. g. L. Mcdonnell, Orderly Ser
geant.
A motion, made by Mr.. McCathran, to insert
the word Light" Immediately after the word
Washington" so as to read Washington Ligh
Guards, was agreed to.
The company then adjourned.
ANOTHER CoMpANy.-We are informed tha
another company is about to be organized in
this city, composed entirely Of individuals EN-
ployed in Uncle Sans service, called the
Leave Town Rangers" Our informant states
that they will turn out after the 4th of Marcf
next.
The EAGLE GUARDs.-An adjourned meet
ing of this new company was held last evening
at Temperance Hall. A goodly number o
members and others were in attendance, and
number of new names added to the roll list
The meeting was organized by the selectio,
of Mr.. James E. Waugh as chairman, and MI
Cleary as Secretary.
On motion, committee Of three was ap
pointed by the Chair to draft Constitution
and the election of officer was postponed unit
that instrument shall be framed and adopted
The name of the company was changed fror
Eagle Guards to that of Crittenden Rifles, an
a committee of three appointed by the Chai
to adopt uniform, when the meeting adourne
until Wednesday evening next.
OFFICERS ELEcrED.-At late meeting
the East Washington Library Association, tn
following gentlemen were elected officers:
+ E. A. Adams, President.
, T.. B. Bury Vice President.
L. M. Boteler, Recording Secretary.
G. F. Watson, Assistant Recording Secretar,
, ]. P. Carroll, Financial Secretary.
, J. H. Whttle, Librarian.
s. A. Fl. Marks, jun, Treasurer.
The association contemplate erecting ne
hall during the coming season.
CITIZENS MEETING.-We understand th
tonight number of citizens of the Sixth WaI
| will meet and form an association for the pr
lection Of their homes and firesides.
,, The newly elected officers, including seer
taries and treasurers of the Union Regimen
i of Washington, are notified to meet at Tempe
auce Hall on Tuesday evening next, the Isl
instant at o'clock.
t METROPOLITAN RlFLEs.-This company mt
in large numbers last evening, at Temperate
Hail. The following additional officers wei
j elected F. Herbert, Second Sergeant;
t Sherwood, Third Sergeant; 7. Stone, Four1
j. Sergeant; Samuel Lewis, Fifth Sergeant;
:. T. Suter, First Corporal Mr.. Blakney Secon
t Corporal NJ. Sardo, Third Corporal M
n Groves, Fourth Corporal A. W. Fletehe