Daily national Republican., 1863-06-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

WAR MEETING OF CoLoRED CITIzENs.-A
large and most enthusiastic war meeting was held
on the south side OF the Capitol yesterday after
noon. The meeting was organized by appointing
Rev. II. NJ. Turner chairman and Lieut.. George J.
Benjamin secretary. Prayer was then offered
by Rev. Mr.. Smith. After which, Mr.. Hinton adj
dressed the meeting in a few introductory re-
marks, when he FAve way for Col. Birney.
| Col. Dirney addressed the meeting, stating that
the third company had Alre Hdy been mustered in,
| and that the fourth company was in progress, and
he hoped before this week should come to a close
this regiment would be full and another one
| started. He also assured the colored people that
the Government had already taken steps to pro-
tect them In time OF BATTLE and that they had also
Issued orders that retAliAtory measures would be
taken for any black soldier that they undertook TO
enslave. He also urged the oolored people to rally
around the standard and al this regiment soon
| as possible.
Mr. Comfy also made an eloquent speech.
The Rev. Mr.. Michael was then introduced. He
stated that he had watched this movement ever
since the hrst eommenoent of 1t. He also stated
that he had an interview with Secretary stanton,
who assured him that Col. Turner and Raymond
should have their rights.
| Col. Turner then stated he had always been with
the colored people, and whether he was sacrificed
| or not, he should always remain with them.
Mr.. smead addressed the meeting and described
| the enthusiasm with which the oolored regiment
| was received in Boston. D.
Mr.. Cumbaeker, the chairman OF the finance COM
mittee that had been supporting Uncle Sans troops
until they were sworn In, stated that the wives
and children would be taken care OF while their
husbands were at war.
| Lieut.. Col. Raymond then made q brief state
ment and the books were opened and men called
| for TO come and enlisti after which the meeting
adjourned.
REBEL PRIsoNERs.-The following commu-
nication was received this morning by Capt. Todd,
Of the provost marshAls once, from Andrew A.
HaTwood, commodore commanding the Potomac
notlllA;
IpIace In your custody the following prisoners
captured by the United States schooner T. Award,
whilst attempting to run the blockade from Mary
land TO Virginia, on the ID instant; Lieut.. NJ. 4.
MeKnew, Corp. @. NJ Serrell, and Lieut.. A. H.
Wells, First Maryland trebeD cavalry A. Eettle'
oonfesses that he is a blockade runner.
The first three are all of Prince Georges county,
Nd where they have been on q visit to their relA-
tlves. A. II. Wells was wounded at Harrisonbur
more than year ago and has been living with his
frlends near Buena Vista, Prince Georges county,
Virginia.
Apackage of letters found on Serrelps person,
together with some contraband goods and some
money found In the possession Of the parties, have
been forwarded TO the diTtriet attorney HccordinR
duly informed that these papers will be chiefly
important TO military authorities In determining
the case Of these rebel officers, who have been
within our lines in clandestine way. McKnew
and SeTrell were In uniform when taken. The
personal baggage Of the prisoners is sent with
them. ..
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Chief Justice Cartier pre-
siding-Sarah A. Bailey was convicted Of grand
larceny, and sentenced to one years imprlson-
ment.
Samuel Robert found guilty OF larceny, was
sentenced to Rweek's confinement in jail on con-
ditiOn that he return to his regiment.
Mary Boston was convicted OF larceny and sen
fenced to one veAr'b imprisonment.
VIM. Patterson, found guilty OF larceny; mo-
tion Tor new trial. ...,r
The case OF Henry Seeger, alias George Smith,
indicted for highway robbery, is now being tried.
REAPPoNTED.-Surgeon c. H, Bliss has been
restored to his former position as surgeon at the
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