Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-29
LOCAL NEWS.
remrerance celebration.

was formed at O'Clock at the Union League
Rooms, on Ninth street, and marched thence
to the Presidents Housein the following order.
the whole procession being under the marshall
snip OF Mr. +. ID. Bradley, assisted by three
aids, and two assistant marshais for each di.
vision
FIRST came the Marine Band followed by the
Grand Division OF the District. This wss fol-
ioWeu by Good Samaritan Division, No. .,
having on one side fountaia-a beautiful ex.
ecuuoh, the work of Mr.. NJ. T. Parker-and the
ihscfip.ion, Come ye to the waters" Above
the fountain was the emblem OF the ORDER
ui-coioreo triangle, enclosing a star In the
centre. On the reverse side Of the banner was
the name and date OF the organization of the
Federal City Division, No. ., followed beaded
by barouche gaily decorated with flags, and
with banner with the ri-colored triangle and
star upon l.. Three young ladies were seated
in this baronche. Miss Lizzie Pearson was
arrayed In red, and represented "Love;' Miss
Hattie Moss, dressed in white, representing
blue, representing sFidelity"-"Love, Purity
and Fidelity" being the motto of the order
Equal Division, No. 8, came next, and they
bore u banner representing woman Temper
ance) trampling upon the Demon of Intemper-
ance.
Armory Square Division, No. 1. followed,
bearing banner with appropriate emblematic
desi gns.
Columbia Division No S, followed This
Division was only organized on Friday even
ing last, and consequently have had no time to
prepare banners.
Both the last named Divisions are composed
entirely OF soldiers.
large number Of ladies took part in the
celebration, marching along upon the sidewalk.
Arrived at the Presidents House Mr.. r. S.
Green, on behalf of the Order, presented an
address to President Lincoln.
The address sets forth that they are banded
together to oppose the ravages of intemperance,
the most terrible foe of our race-a foe which
"prostrates all that Is great, and blights all
that is goodin humanity.
They disclaim having any malice towards
individuals or classes, but strive to create
healthtul public sentiment in favor of total
abstinence. win to their ranks those who love
their cause, and save from life Of wretched-
ness, and death of shame, the victims of this
vice.
The address claims that in this. the twenty
FIRST anniversary Of the birth of the Order,
there is not city or village in North America
which does not boast Division of the Sons of
Temperance. "We had in this city two years
ago but one feeble organization; we now have
fire f1ourishing Divisions, embracing about one
thousand members and lady visitors"
They call attention to the ravages of in
temperance, and say they are making an ef-
fort to extend the order in the army and in the
Military Hospitals, and they ask the Presi-
dents countenance and aid in their efforts, and
respectfully petition
l. That the officers under him shall as far as
consistent with the public service. extend all
needed facilities for the organization of Divis-
ions of our Order in the army
=. That soldiers in regiments and hospitals
may have facilities for attending the evening
ArttiA6S "a TIC D1SlSlCuS COlupOStu vi CItlLcuS
3. That suitable rooms be prepared in the
| hospitals for the meetings OF the Soldier Divis-
| ions. Such room as would be suitable for
this object is required for other, and perhaps
more important purposes. Every hospital
needs place tor public worship on the Sab
bath. The same place could be used for prayer
and social NEE ings, and for library and read
ing room.
They close their address by saying: ave
leave these suggestions with you the more
freely knowing that you are the soldiers friend
IN sT,at biz
81 mpathy for them than you have done. For
this great people will hold you in grateful re.
mt mbrance, and the children OF the fallen
will pronounce their blessing on your name"
The address is signed by r. q. Greene, Grand
Worthy Patriarch; F. M. Bradley, G. w. As
socihte; John S. Poler, e. Scribe; j. l. Kid
well, q. Treasurer; John johnson, G. Chap
lain; Geo. H. Wilson, q. Conductor.
The President then replied that of course it
would not be possible for him to make 8 re.
Spouse coextensive with the address delivered
to him.. ~
II he was letter known 1t would not need to
be told that he had from his youth up been an
advocate OF the temperance cause.
When young man-long ago-long before
the Sons OF Temperance wer0 thought Of he
had, in humble way, made a temperance
pledge with himself, and till this day he had
maintained it by his example.
With regard to the suggestions In the address
not make any particular response. It is part
Of the law Of the land and one OF the articles OF
war, that an officer should be dismissed tho
service for drunkenness.
He cid not think that moro could be done
consistent with the public service than had
been done. II, however, they would give him
copy OF the address he would lay it before
the proper department. He could promise NO
more.
All men agree that intemperance is a great
curse, but differed about the cure The sug-
gestion that it existed to a great extent in the
army was true, but whether that was the
cause of defeat he knew not; but he did know
there was good deal OF it on the other side
Therefore they had no right to beat US on that
round. lLaughter.1
The President closed by again requesting a
copy Of the address.
The remarks of the President were listened
to with great interest, and elected much ap.
plause.
At the conclusion of the address. the three
young ladies, representing Love, Purity, and
Fidelity. each presented the President with a
boquet, accompanied by remarks by one OF the
young ladies.
The President express ed a fear that he could
not hold all the flowers; but Master Thody
Lincoln was on hand, and relieved his father
of the agreeable load, bearing it off to Mrs.
Lincoln.
Mr.. L. w. Dunbar, the author of the song
1--WE are Coming, Father Abraham, 500 0;,;;
MoIe," was then introduc ed and sung the
song in fine style, much to the qualification of
the President and all present.
The President then retired, and the process
sion vas reformed and marched to the S NTH.
sonian, where addressed will be delivered.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-This morning, a the alb
sence OF Judge Fisher, Chief Justcs Cartier
presided. H. w. johnson and F. A. Kiopfer
were qualified as jurors in the places of w. H.
Diggs and VIM. Little, excused.
In the case of Pat Maloy, charged with the
larceny of a violin from H. Kaiser, a nole pros
was entered.
The following persons were ordered to be
discharged from Jail at the suggestion of the
grand jury r. G. Pitman, A Van Ness, ia
cob Bremen, S. Roberts, A. Gunberger, A.
Aderheimer, charged with larceny; John Ri
ley, with HOUSEKEEPING; 5. Williams, with
assault and battery.
The case of Michaiel Commonford, charged
with the murder Of Philip Riley, on the night
of July Cd on Seventh street. between M and