The national Republican., 1861-03-01

woe, 1t B in the maxims OF Jefferson,
Madison, Of Washington, and Of jackson, that
we will stand by our common country, and
maintain its integrity, and the Constitution in
its purity.
Gentlemen, am eratified to meet you on
this occasion, and thank you for the kindness
and the courtesy which it manilests but more,
much more for the principle which it exhibits
in your bosoms rs loyal lovers Of the land.
[Cries of "good," and applause. You will
allow me to bid you kind good night.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Hamlin's address,
the vast crowd quietly dispersed, we'll pleased
with the speeches of the evening, feeling conf.
dent that the men by whose hands the Ship Of
State is to be guided during the next four
years will prove worthy occupants Of the high
posts to which they have been elevated by the
voice of the American people.
A DINNER TO PRESIDENT LlNcoLy.-The
Hon. L. G. Spaulding, Of New York, gave
private dinner party yesterday evening, at the
National Hotel, to the President and Vice
President elect. The following invited guests
were present Lieutenant General Scott, Ed.
Chase, Judge Harris, the Senator elect from
New York, W. Z. Dodge, Of New York, a
prominent member of the Peace Congress,
Tburlow Weed, Gen. Webb, Judge Davis, Of
Illinois, Senators Seward, Cameron, King,
Crittenden, Hale, Chandler, Representatives E.
B. Washburne, H. Winter Davis, Pennington,
Sherman, G. +. Adams, and J. A. Gurley.
1t is represented to have been one of the
most agreeable entertainments given this sea-
son In the metropolis, composed as it was of
some of the most distinguished men of the day.
Before leaving the Hotel, the President &C.
cepted an invitation to visit the ladies' parlor,
where he received hearty welcome from the
lady guests Of the Hotel.
MOVEMENTS OF Mr. LINcoLN-Senator Crit.
tenden and other Senators as we'll as numerous
members called on Mr.. Lincoln yesterday morn.
ing. Ex-Governor Pollock of Pennsylvania,
and Governor Dennison of Ohio, and others
had interviews with him during the after.
noon. The crowds around the hotel were some.
what smaller yesterday than on proceeding
days. Elsewhere, in to.days paper, we give
accounts of other interesting proceedings du.
ring the afternoon and night.
REPUBLICAN MEETING. - The Association
met in large numbers at the Wigwsm last
night.
In the absence of the President and both
Vice Presidents, Mr.. Benjamin f. Wilkins was
called to the chair.
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applications for membership was then called,
and the following persons were elected mem
bers Of the Association:
Henry Messer, Charles Harron, j. II. Van
Buren,, +. Wyle, F. B. Van Buren,, Albert
Childs, John Robinson, j. H. Wynn. A. Messer,
Edward Grindall, James A. Narrower, James
Frazier, Theodore Theilkell.
The name of Oscar o. Chrisman was called,
but objected to, it being asserted that he was
not legal voter, and also that he was not o
white man.
Mr.. A. C. Richards moved that committee
Of three be appointed to investigate, and re.
port at the next meeting; carried.
The Chair appointed as said committee, j.
l.. Henshaw, DIR. s. A. II. McKim, and
George r. Wilson.
Mr.. Clephanc then stated that it had been
resolved to tender serenade to the President
elect. 1t had not been ordered by the Associ.
alton, but he hoped the Association would en-.
dorse the act, as the arrangements had already
been made therefor.
A collection was then taken up for the ser
enade, when the amount of $ls was collected
Mr.. Clephane made formal motion that the
serenade be had, which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. John H. Wise, an appro
priation of $l3, or SO much thereof as may
be necessary, was appropriated from the treas
ury, for the purpose of paying the expenses O.
the serenade.
Mr.. Bigley moved that the action of the Asso
citation in relation to the appointment of q com
mittee to investigate the charges against Mr.
Chrisman, be reconsidered; agreed to.
Mr. Bigley then moved that the Association
proceed to ballot on the nomination. The mo
ton was agreed to, and the Association thel
, proceeded to ballot, when Mr.. Chrisman's nomi
nation was laid on the table.
Mr.. Clephanc then stated that the Associa
5, ton would meet at the Wigwam at nine o'clocl
on Monday morning next, to take part in tn
Inauguration ceremonies. He also said tha
General Scott had stated that he intended t.
, order all the United States soldiers now in tn
, city to take part in the escort. Large delega
y tions from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
would also take part in the procession Of tn
t day. The Association then adjourned.
: The MURDER OF YoUyG MURrHY.-Corone
' Woodward summoned a jury of inquest ye'
terday morning, on the body of Corpora
| Michael Murphy, who was killed by James FL
\ ley on the evening previous, at the quarters {
f the company to which they were both attache
v on Capitol Hill.
e From evidence given. it appears that Fole
was placed in the guard room, in which ther
r were several other prisoners, and became yer
n noisy, whereupon Corporal Nolan, under tn
o orders of Ma jor Haskins, had him removed t
2 , another room, where his hands were tied.
q this room musket and cartridge box had bee
/. accidentally left, which the prisoner got hold o
# and loaded after getting his hands loose. Coz
poral Murphy went to the door and expostr
q lated with him for his conduct, and started t
walk away, when Foley called him back, an
charged on him furously. Murphy told hir
1t to put down the musket, and at the same tim
l. sndertook to close the door, but Foley, bein
'f much the stronger man, opened it and fred
n The ball, which is the Mimic pattern, entere
o the right breast of Murphy about two inche
e below the nipple, and passed out through hi