Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-15
LOCAL NEWS.
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AMUSEMkNTS TO-NlonI'
Growers THEATRE-The fine COMEDY OF
the (" Rivals is announced for to-nignt again.
Its representation by the warren CoMeuy
combination is treat rarely enJoyea, anu nose
who wish to see comedy at Its best snoula De
present tn ntcht The engagement OF Mr..
Warren and his combination terminate on
Saturday night.
v.p,prrps-Go see Fitz Simmons "Female
P,cknocket of Washington, or High and Low
Life I'm the Capital" We who love sensation.
There is a good deal of fun in the play, which
are not neglected by reason of the drama.
CANTRRBURY.-Nlr Lea always has crowded
houses. The reason is PLAIN. The company is
a splendid one, and the performances are rich,
rare, and racy. The Fowler Sisters, John
DeniPr, John MullIgan, Billy Emmerson, Sol
lossy, Cavanagh, Dougherty, and the others,
cannot be beat in their respective parts.
FoRD's THRATER.-A military drama. "The
Deserter, or Military Execution" is announced
for tonight at this popular resort. The Flor
ences nave the principal parts, of course, and
in their hands there can be no doubt OF the
success OF the play. Taylors pro'ean comedi-
eta, "a Lesson for Husbands,' will conclude
the evenings entertainment. The Florences
are drawing great houses.
THIRD WARD DRAF1 MKETING.-A meet
ing OF the citizens of the Third Ward was held
last night at Temperance Hall, to take meas
ures to avoid the impending draft which, al
though not largely attended, was quite re.
spectacle gathering. The meeting was called
to order by Mr.. J. ). Hollingshead, and Mr.. N
u. Larner was called TO the chair, and Mr.. T.
X. Mexican appointed secretary.
Mr.. Larner remarked on taking the chair
that some of the draft officers had been con-
suited, and 1t was ascertained that the quota
of the Ward now was but little over one hum
bred. Since the first OF the MONTH the enroll
ment OF the District bad been reduced over 400,
by the exemption OF persons on account of err
roneous enrolment, &c. He thought that the
to solicit subscriptions, and he was satisfied
that it would work. One hundred men can
be secured for $4,000, which could be raised,
should every man in the Ward subject to draft
pay Bis, and he thought no one would refuse.
His plan would be to offer bounty Of say two
hundred dollars each for recruits, to which
could be added the twenty dollars paid by the
Corporation, and II more was needed, more
could be obtained. Much had been said against
the Corporation, when 1t had done all that it
could do under the powers granted by Con-
gress. Ts save the city from the draft, i'm
portant bills had been left unpaid, and the
treasury nearly bankrupt. The Government
pays $500 premium for recruits, to which, if
added TO q Ward bounty Of 5000, would make
a bounty which would attract men. As for
getting substitutes. that business was nearly
played out, but he was satisfied recruits could
MIR. X. H. Steele said that as sure as the sun
rises the draft would come off on Monday next,
unless General Fry had good reason to belle We
that the quota would be filled by Volunteering
He was assured that the quota OF the ward was
not now over 100 and be thought bounty fund
of $4,000 amply sufficient He suggested that
sum OF money De deposited IN bank, OF which
$50 would be paid to every man presenting a
certificate that he had put man in the service,
ard this would set men at work.
MI Job Angus remembered that Col. Alex
DER OF the I'd District regiment, had one or two
hundred men ready TO re-enlist if there was
bounty paid, and he suggested that Col. A. be
consulted in relation to the motion.
Mr. Hoilingshead sugges ted the appointment
of conn ittee to get the names OF those subject
10 draft in the ward.
Mr.. Steele thought that it would be impossi-
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give him the exact number at the Provost Mar
shal's office.
Mr.. Hollingshead said it was a reasonable re-
quest, and was sure that Gen1 Fry would give
them every facility. If the list was procured
every man could be called on for his $50.
Mr.. Angus did not believe that any man
would refuse to give $50.
A gentleman stated that there were from
three to four hundred of the I'd u. q. ready to
re-enlist.
Mr. HoIlingshead moved the appointment of
q committee TO confer with Col. Alexander;
which motion prevailed, and Messrs. Hol-
lingshead, Merchant, and Angus were ap-
pointed
Mr. James Ward remarked that no man. if
he was able, should refuse to give to this fund,
and that although he was exempt from the
draft being in Government service, his brother
and himself would give one hundred dollars
each. GApplause.
On motion Of Ii. Steele, a committee Of ten to
solicit subscriptions was appointed, as fol-
lows: Il. Hunt, J. q. Parker, Edward Steer, I.
Mudd, A. G. Hall, Il. II. Steele, Robt. McMur-
ray, w. B. Downing, E. r. Mexican, g. E. F.
Sharretts, and John Meigs.
The following were designated as places
where subscriptions TO the fund can be left
Parker's, periodical store,) street, near sth
Topham Co, 500 7th street; w. II. Pope, at
the Republican Office DIR. >. E. Tyson's drug
store, 9TH and L streets; DR.. ]. r. Cassin's drug
store, eth and N streets.
Mr. Hollingshead moved a committee of
three be appointed to wait on the Provost Mar
shall, and obtain a list of those enrolled in the
ward carried, and Messrs. Larner, Steele and
Parker were appointed.
DIR. Job Angus was elected treasurer.
The meeting then adjourned.
1t Is understood that the committees will
commence their work this morning, as but
three working days remain for the accom-
plishment of their objects.
SECOND WARD MCCLELLAN CLUB.-LIast
night the Mcclellan Club of the Second Ward
met in the Germania Hall, 18th street, near f,
TO complete Its organization. At the hour ap-
pointed quorum was present, and was called
10 order by the president, Mr. J. F. Halliday,
Mr.. W. ]. Miller secretary. The meeting opened
with nine persons present, which number was
afterwards swelled by accessions to eleven, at
which figure il remained for the evening.
The president announced that the constitu-
ton Of the National Democratic Association
was before them for alteration to suit the pur-
pose OF the club II was adopted. The con-
stitution permits any person to be proposed for
OF the Chicago Convention, and if no objection
is made he is constituted member by paying
81 initiation fee; if objected to, he lies till
the next meeting for election.
The club ordered that the meetings be pub
Hshed in the Constitutional Union, Tunes, Inteli-
genceT and Star papers, and the president and
secretary were authorized to make the ar
rangements.
This having been completed, Mr.. Clampitt
moved that the CLUB proceed to appoint mar
shals for the ward for the procession on the
18th, hich was agreed TO.
Mr.. Clampitt proposed G.. r. Adams, who
declined.
After a few moments spent in trying to select
gentleman who would serve, Mr.. J. W. Olam-
pitt " as appointed marshal and Mr.. ]. b. Scott
assistant.
MIR. Aiken, Chief Marshal for the 18th, was
respondent at the prospect OF a large turnout
OF the Democrats Of the Second Ward, and
could not account for the smsll meeting this
evening, and hoped that the club would re =
solve itself into vigilance committee and col
lar every Democrat and bring them up TO the
meeting to morrow night. MIR. A. moved that
the secretary be authorized to advertise the
meeting TO. morrow Thursday night, by large
posters placed in conspicuous places.
MI Adams 0sad tn he sip