The national Republican., 1861-02-16


ing of the Executive Committee Of the Repub.
lican Association, held at the Avenue House
last night, committee was appointed to re.
ceive the President on his arrival in the city,
and Major B. B. French was appointed. chief
marshal IF the Inauguration ceremonies on the
4th Of March.
CITIES OF THE BIBLE.-The Rev. Mason
Noble will preach q series OF Sermons on the
Cities Of the Bible, in the Sixth Presbyterian
Church, near the corner of Sixth street south
and Maryland avenue.
The first sermon Of the course will be deliv.
cred on Sabbath afternoon, the 18th instant,
at 81 o'clock. Subject-Ancient Minereh.
The public are invited to attend.
The CONCERT OF THE New YoRK AVENUE
CHURcH.-This concert, which came off last
night, was u complete success in every particu-
lar. The quartette Gaudeamus," was we'll
sung by Mrs. q. Young and Messrs. Tabler,
Dawson, and Ball, and much applauded. The
Last Rose Of Summer by Miss Fanny Gurley,
was sung with great pathos, and was well re-
esived, C, as was also the song, " Mother Dear,
Agimas Tibe," sung by Mrs. Young, with flute
obligato by Mr. Shutter, electrified all present
by its perfect harmony, and the good taste with
which it WAS rendered; it was loudly encored.
The closing piece, Vive L'America," by Mr..
Dawson, was also admirably sung, and was q
fitting finale to the varied programme which
preceded it.
SABBATH School ExHIBIrIoN.-The Sabbath
school of Gorsuch Chapel will give an exhibi.
ton and concert on Tuesday evening next. 1t
will no doubt be an interesting affair.
An ExECUTIvE DINNER.-President Buchan.
an entertained the members Of the committee
of the Peace Congress at dinner, yesterday. A
friendly interchange Of views on the questions
now agitating the country was had, and every.
thing passed off in O most harmonious man
ner.
At night, they we're entertained by Secretary
Holt.
METROPOLITAN RlrLEs.-This fine company,
Captain A. r. Allen, was out on parade last
night, and made a fine appearance. There
were eighty.6ve men, forty.fve of whom were
uniformed. After marching through the prin.
pal streets, they halted in front Of the Patent
ORice, where they went through their drill in Q
highly credtable manner.
MORE TRoops ARRvrD.-The dragoon corps
from West Point, which were ordered to this
city few days since, arrived last night about
eight o'clock. They bring with them six pieces
Of cannon and eighty.fve horses.
FuNERAL.-Ye Yesterday afternoon, the mem.
bers of the Oriental Lodge, and q delegation
of the Grand Lodge l. o. o. F., attended the
funeral, in carriages, Of their late brother mem.
ber, Martin Hetzsl.
| JOHN B. GoUGH.-Ths distinguished lectu.
rer has consented to address the Young
Mems Christian Association, on the evenings Of
Tuesday and Thursday, the 26th and 2sth of
the present month. He is at present lecturing
at the North to crowded and admiring assem-.
blies.
Presidents MOUNTED GUARD.-This fine
company has just elected the following officers:
Henry W. Martin, First Lieutenant; John F.
Essex, Second Lieutenant; VIM. F. Benter,
Third Lieutenant; Geo. Seitz, Ensign; Geo.
W. Flood, First Sergeant; Robert H: Laskey,
geant; Geo. Cassidy, Fourth Sergeant; ]. F.
Hodgson, Fourth Corporal.
The above newly. elected officers have invited
the honorary and active members of the com.
pany to convivial entertainment on to-mor
row Saturday evening. II will no doubt be
rare treat to those who attend.
FoRGETFuL.-We notice that the States and
Union of yesterday makes pretty free use of our
perbatim report Of Company "C's" concert ;
but, strange to say, forgets to give any credit
whatever. Fair play, gentlemen. Our friend of
the States also perpetrates one typographical
error, of e" Miss" instead of "Mrs." Dubant,
who sung the La Manola' solo so finely.
| PREPARATIONS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF
WAsHINGroNs BIRrHDAY.-The Birthday Of
Washington is to be generally and appropriate.
ly celebrated in this, his favorite city. The
military companies have initiated the move.
ment, and the city council, at its last meeting,
by formal and most proper action, have invited
the citizens generally to participate in the move.
| ment.
There was meeting Of the committees from
the various military companies, at the office Of
Lieut. Arthur Herbert, on Wednesday after
the celebration were made. Committees were
appointed to secure a hall, procure music, &c.
kosciusko Kemper was closen orator of the
day, and DR.. Harold Snowden invited to read
the Farewell Address of Washington. Col.
Chas. Il. Stuart was selected as Chief Marshal.
Capt. B. II. Plummer, G. F. Suttle, ]. B.
Smoot, John A. Field, Geo. Washington, d.
G. Meade, and F. W. Ashby, were appointed a
committee of invitation and reception.
The fremen and civic societies were re.
quested to unite in the celebration. The ar.
rangements will be completed in few days.
Aler. Gazette.
SWINE AND POULTRY THIEvEs.-The last
week or two has witnessed the departure of an
enormous amount of pigs, geese, and chickens,
in the vicinity of the navy yard. In fact, so fre.
quent have these depredations become, that
many Of the citizens in that neighborhood have
determined to keep close watch for the indi.
viduals concerned in these disappearances
One or two persons have been spotted and,
in all probability, will be made to pay well for
their porkers.