Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-16
LOCAL NEWS.

LOOhh lNL w y.
REUNION At THH CAPIToL.-We understand
hat our friends who compose the police force OF
the Capitol, many of whom had been absent to
exercise the inestimable right OF suffrage in the
states (which they are Inhabitants, concluded to
celebrate their reunion, and Alsn the glorious
suit Of the election, by supper on Monday eve
ming last. The entertainment was gotten up in
beautiful and liberal style, the table being spread
In one OF the extensive vestibules and passages of
inSitsa guests and At oUiosE al "a. down 20 the S
sumptuous entertainment provided. The Com
missioner Of Public Buildings, Major D. French,
presided, htuked on his right and LETT by Hon. X.
'. Whaley, OF West virginis, NJ. c., and Capt Ira
Goodenow, Doorkeeptr ofthe Hou'e oil Represen'-
After the eating had been accomplished, M.
Gilman rose, and proposed the health OF Major
French, accompanying hiS sentiment with few
Major French responded, by returning his thanks,
emit and then he went on to speak in glowing IAN
guHe OF the glorious istue of the late political
o.nvass, and the vast consequences which must
length, and received with applause.
He was followed by Col. WhAley, who gave an
interesting account OF the canvass in west vir.
ginis, and who, eOinciding In the views OF MIR.
French sisted strongly and eloquently what he
eesEea you'd htTe Lsen ths dss,trou, result Of
plauSe
Mr.. Peck, of Maine; Mr.. Reed, Of Illinois; Mr..
Johnson, Of North CarolinAiand others were called
upon, and spoke admirably on the great questions
occupied TIL toward midnight, when, after three
Tousing cheers for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew
.0Gn,SI, which made the CAPITOL ios the guest.
with the occasion.
A NOVEL YET BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF PArRI-
oTisn Having during the past week seen the ex-
tensive wine rooms II n. Cromelius & Co., al
Pennsylvania avenue, brilliantly Illuminated, we
were led to inqu re the z, ason or hi. extrscrd.
nary and r.lliant display, and learned from mu.
tusl friend that the proprietor OF the establish.
M II I'M NhNtal att
that as he thinks he acts. Having been resident
Of this city forty-seyen years, he Is naturally
deeply interetted In its welfare and that of the
magnificent country OF which II is the capital.
The recent glorious triumph Induced him to mani
play Of tSirty-six lshts, whiCn we learn il Il his
iatenton to display for tbirty-,iI nights. by which
will have seen the error Of their ways and come
penitent 10 their Father Abrshsms bosom.
CONCERT AT MCKRSpRER CHAPEL.-Last
dree church, on Massachusetts avenue, for the
purpose OF hearing the church choris'ers In q
grand concert. Some excellent singers were prer-
ent and were oftentimeH encored. quintette-
"our Glorious Union Forever by Messrs. Hodg-
son, Moves, Tsbler, Dawson an Bsl, and solo
Considerable HPplau'e. ny request, The Pretty
Pear Tree" wa. sung BY two gentlemen. and so
them but its Ispetition. Among the other singers
mentioned on the programme were Misses Marion
and LIa a M Cree Miss Hs9ss Hall MI, Florence
ner, Miss Lindsay, Mr. Pope, Mr.. Leiteh, Mr..
Knots, and Messrs. Conneli, Ferris, Reynolds an
HindS. The whole affair was extremely satisfac-
tory.
THE CArIToL.-Thls ednce ls again closed
70 visitors, for the purpose OF facilitating the
preparations for the enlng OF CongreaB. The ex-
terror Of the ZONE Ia completed, and workmen are
rior which will leave the Rotunda open, and more
clearly indicate the beauty Of its proportions when
finished Amarillo pavement is being laid in the
old Hall OF the House OF Representatives, from
which the mantel pieces, 40, have been removed,
XIV he senate ChNmbep and new Hal III are IN
order, and few DAYS only are required to conclude
the work OF upholsterers and painters.
FoRD's THEATRE.-The charming, piquant,
vivsoious and bewtchinS little actress, Lolita, the
California Diamond 10 the bright particular star
travAgaDIa OF the "Stven Sisters" her dances,
banjo solos, and nGipe acting, ELECTS thu most rap
i R.So ApPsSS s Mr. N pS 4, Mrs. pgtG
Pluto, keeps up the humor Of the piece, and tho
Russian Polka, by Jennie ,urey and Mrs. Evans,
the Zouaye march and drill. the Bpirit-stirring
song, Rally Round the Flag" and the gorgeous
scenery, including the Bower OF Ferns and Lake OF
Lilies, all constitute one OF the most resplendAnt
speetseles ever witnessed Everybody should see 1t,
APPoINTED-The Postmaster General has
appointed Mr. J. J. Wheat, route agent on the Bal
timore and ohio Railroad, between Cumberland,
Md, and Wheeling, Va.
Mr.. W. has, for a long time, been baggage master
with his new duties.
For THE DRY ToRTUGAs.-Thomas Thomp-
son, goth New York. Hannibal Davis, 9Th United
states coored troops and George Copeland, q citi-
zen, were sent from the Old Capitol this afternoon
to New York. en- route for the Dry Tortugas, to
serve cut their sentence by courtmArtial.
REFUGEEs AND DEsERTERs.-0ne lieutenant
and three prlvateF, rebel deserters, were brought
in this morning. Also, one woman and seven chill
dren, refugees from reneldom They all sent
NoIth' having taken the oath OF allegiance
RRsIGNED-Mr. j. n. Adams, clerk In the
cifice Of the Examining surgeon OF the Provost
MArships Ifiee, has resigned.
ANY one having occasion 70 visit private
medical institution are advised to call on DR..
A large and successful practice here and else
where enables him to guaranty Aperteet cure In all
All visits and Communications strictly private
and SonhdenttA. PerSSns calling sec no one but
The Doctor febl-N
The only place where you can purchase india
Rubber goods Of all kinds at gdfiursrs pTlees Is
at H. A. HALLS India Rubber Warehouse, $40
streets. Also, all kiuds OF Rubber goods beautl-
fully repaired at short notice. nArl3-I
NEW YoRK STYLES. -9sntlsnIs,,'S Clotlin9 =
HstO AID "A large assortment for Dress
and Business wear. The English Sack and Walk.
ing Coats excel IN beauty, grade and tniEh any
'LtaE over offered Ia this city co
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