The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-09

Quinn, fresluenC, In une cnalr, and Oscar u
Whittlesey, Secretary.
The band of the Cameron Light Guarc
was not present, and the meeting having beer
called to order, and the minutes read, some
ten or twelve persons gave in their names az
members Of the Association.
W. w. White moved that each member Of
the Association present contribute twenty
five cents, to defray the expenses of suspen
ding lines of United States flags across King
street.
The motion was in progress of adoption
when W. L. Penn arose, and declared that
he, was not ready for the question.
Mr.. Penn was glad that the American flag
was to be given to the breeze, but why on
King street alone? Why not on other streets?
His own house was decorated with flag,
and he was proud Of it; but he saw no rea-
son for taxing all the members of the Asso-
citation to hang flags in one portion of the
town. He hoped that the flag of freedom
would wave not only over this country, but
everywhere. sr
"No pent up Utica contracts our powers,
: The whole boundless world is ours"
He continued, doubling the propriety of the
motion.
The President said that the remarks had
been out of order-the motion was adopted
before Mr.. Penn rose.
Several persons advanced to the stand and
made their contributions.
Lieut.. Wagner did not see why the contri-
buttons should be confined to the members of
the Association. He would have contributed
himself, but he was afraid it would be re-
fused. Laughter. He also suggested that
a larger hat be used. More laughter
Mr.. White moved that collectors be ap-
pointed to 60 around in the assembly and
make the collection.
Messrs. White and Shirley were named for
that purpose, and they accordingly proceed
Ell to the work. Before it was concluded, it
was apparent that considerable number
present did not contribute.
Mr.. Shirley called for the reading of the
resolution.
The President said that the resolution was
not id writing, but its purport was that each
member of the Association contribute TWEEN.
.y-fVe cents for the purpose Ct procuring
iass, to be hung across King street
TIE collection being over,
C'B Shirley introduced preamble and
resolution to the effect that, as considerable
number of persons, not now residents of AL
nor acting with the Association,
we're upon the lists therefore that the sub
ect be referred to the officers OF the Asso
,iaton and the finance committee, with in
to examine into the matter, and
Secretary to issue new cards of
membership, dated January 1st, 1862
The motion was agreed to.
The President said that, at the last meet I
ng a committee was appointed to request {
lieut.. Ferguson to assist the Association,
With a team, in procuring flag staff.
h. Ii. Wade reported that he had called
hirteen times to see Lieut.. Ferguson, and
lad not been able to see him until today, '
uCH AIlCOG. cdiu HC was COO OuSy W dl- |
end to the matter.
Lieut., Wagner said that he was authorized 1
y an officer of the 24th regiment New York r
oluIteers, to offer the Association a flag q
taft. 1t could be gotten, whenever sent for,
{ the camp of that regiment.
The President, in the name of the Asso- 0
ation, thanked the officer for his kindness. {.
Lieut.. Wagner then administered the oath |
the new members, and the President an
ounced that the Association now numbered Il
ri. =
During the administration of the oath, IL
en-. Montgomery and Col. Freese, U. S. A., ii
ntered the hall, and were loudly applauded h
$ they took seats upon the platform. The q
pplause was followed by cries Of ''Freese," u
Freese." p
The President said that the Association "
as happy to welcome back their cid friend, p
en-. Montgomery. Applause, mingled with b
sllsefor Montgomery and Freese b
Gen Montgomery declined, and Colonel S
reese, addressing the assembly, said that.
bile he preferred that the Association ii
,ouid be addressed by his commanding Of tt