The national Republican., 1861-02-22


REPUBLICAN MEETING LAST NIcHr.--The
Republican Association met last evening in
large numbers at the Wigwam." Major B. B.
French, the President, called the meeting to
order.
Messrs. J. Miller, 8. Bainger, R. B. Hughes,
W. G. Choate, b. Lucas, T. L. Williams, Alfred
Hall, John Sephold, T. L. Wilson, J. Wagner,
J. STEMS J. Hagnecker, J. Lederer, J. Stigper,
and J. johnson we're elected members of the
Association.
Mr.. Clephane, from the Executive Commit
tee, reported that they had waited upon Gen.
eral Scott, in reference To the arrangements for
the inaugural procession, and were informed
that he saw no reason why they should not, as
has been heretofore the usage with the success.
ful party, make the necessary arrangements.
he also stated that the Committee had elected
the President Of the Association, Major B. B.
French, Marshal, and that the programme for
the occasion was being prepared, and would
probably appear in the papers on Monday
morning.
On motion Of Mr.. Coombs, the selection of
Major French as Marshal was confirmed.
The President then returned his thanks for
this renewed mark of their confidence, and
stated that he will try to perform his duties sat
isfactorily.
Mr. Clephane then stated that Mr.. Lincoln
would arrive at fouranda-half o'clock on Sat.
urday evening, and that the Executive Commit.
tee had come to the conclusion not to deviate
from the course which had been pursued in all
the cities through which he has passed. The
municipal and State authorities had received
him in other cities, and the Councils Of this city
had made arrangements for his reception. 1t
was the wish of the committee, that every Re-
publican should be there as private citizens to
give him warm reception.
Mr.. Pangborn, of Massachusetts,, on being
called on, addressed the meeting at considera-
bic length on the questions Of the day, and was
heartily applauded.
Hon. David Kilgore, Of Indiana, in his usual
| Pangborn, and went on to show the true posi-.
ton Of the Republican party in reference to
the difficulties Of the country. Mr.. Kilgore
was frequently interrupted by outbursts Of ap.
plause.
| On motion Of Mr.. Wise, q vote Of thanks
was passed for the able addresses delivered.
The Association then adjourned, to meet on
Saturday evening at eight o'clock.
Captain M. ClMeigs of the U. 8. engineer
corps, returned to this city on Wednesday after
noon, from Key West, Florida, and was yester
day restored to his former position in charge Of
by order of Secretary Holt. 1t seems to be un.
derstood that he will also soon be ordered to re-
snme the charge of the work on the Capitol
and Post Office extensions.
All the public offices will be closed to-day,
by order. The Northern Liberties Market
will also be closed.
HEALTH OF GEN. WooL.-General Wool,
who has been lying i'll in this city Of pneumonia
since Saturday last, was considerably improved,
yesterday, we understand.
DISTRICT MILITIA ApPoINTMENrs.-Dr. W.
B. Magruder has been commissioned as sur.
geon, and DR.. s. A. Storrow, assistant surgeon,
Of the seventh regiment (Col. Fshenstock's) OF
the District militia.
Messrs. Schneider 4 Co., brass founders, have
prepared a large flag staff, on which they pro-
pose to hoist the stars and stripes this morning
Mr.. CHARLES De VILLIERs, an account ol
whose arrest for obtaining goods with forged
checks we gave yesterday, has had hearing
before Capt. Goddard, Chief of Police, and
been fully committed to jail to answer before
court.
An ELoPEMEYT.-Conside excitement
, prevailed here yesterday, at the announcement
Of an elopement Of certain beautiful young
lady, who figured in the - affair. She il
supposed to have gone to South Carolina, will
an officer of the navy.
FIRE-Yesterday morning, about half pas
nine o'clock, chimney caught fire at the Wa
Department, on the north side, and the spark
:. flew on the opposite side, and several lit on
linen sun.protectng blind Of the Secretary
window, and which was soon in blaze. Th
, heat from the FIRE cracked several panes Q
glass, through which the blaze entered, and th
: curtains in the Secretary's room were soon O
fire. The Secretary entered, however, just i
) time, and, by immediate help, the fire was 500
. extnguished.
i REPREHENsIBLE.-At the commencement g
:, the Medical College last evening, when th
o name of young gentleman from South Care
lima was called for the purpose Of receiving
Il diploma, a number Of young secessionists sc
y up tremendous cheering, which produced
d corresponding amount Of Kissing from those i
ir the audience not so friendly to the little Pa
0. metto. When the name of Vermont gentl'
le man was announced, the same thing was r.
/, peated, only pice psrsa. DR.. Samson state
A. that he hoped no disapprobation would !
10 shown, as they welcomed all sections alik
s. But even this had no effect, and the nois
manifestations continued until the whole Ii
had been gone through with. Such scenes
= these, we think, ought to be frowned upon
re all lovers of law and order; yet we think v
IN find this particular instance in part accouutt
IN for by the extreme partisan address Of the ge
o. tleman selected to deliver the valedictory.
Q. The ZoUAvE CoRPs.-An adjourned NEE
rs ing of this corps WAS held last evening
Thorn's Hail. on Seventh street. Some 6flee
=, new members enrolled themselves, increasin
gu their number to about sixty. Alter the NEE
'a 'T ing the company adjourned, and spent son
~ time in drill. We hear it rumored that ii
IL command of this corps will be rendered to Il