Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-10
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iieved, with many others, that the District did
not Justly owe one single man; that the quota
assigned was excessive, and he believed the
Mayor could do much towards making this
apparent Under the calls OF 1851 and 1862 no
quotas had been assigned, but large numoers
Of men were furnished in excess OF our just
proportion In 1868 the quota was based on
the enrolment on which were large numoers
OF persons who had no residence mere, insteao
of on the basis Of the census OF 1850, and TO thus
quota was added the number required unoer
the previous calls, when there was no quota
assigned to us. The quota was, however, SUD-
sequently reduced-the census being taKen as
basis. There had been no credits given Ior
the number unjustly charged against us Tor
deficiency under calls Of 1861 and 1862, and he
believed this m after should be attended to
MIR. LyIes stated that the Mayor was at work
dong all he could to reduce the quota, and any
action like this would be an insult to him.
This an d similar associations was doing much
to Tetard enlistments, and stated that with
many of the members there was too mucn sell
fshnpss. Many now were saying to them
selves, a Let the draft go on; don't care; I'm
insured but this was not the right spirit, and
he urged that some means should be adopted
to encourage recruiting an putting in of SUBJ
stitutes, and the members throughout the diff
ferent wards could do much in giving such an
impetus to recruiting that the quota would
soon DE filled.
A gentleman suggested that Mr.. L., who
stated that the influence of the association was
against enlistments, was in favor Of increasing
the number OF bers; and he asked IL the
association increased, and gradually the whole
District became an exemption association, If
the War Department would not be prompted
to enforce the draft Immediately.
MIR. DERRICK said that the name exemption
association was misnomer,-that none OF the
members were exempt, and so lar from dis
couraging enlstments it had given them an
impetus. The people in the wards were moving
and making efforts to fill the quota. Some
thing ought to be done towards having names
improperly enrolled stricken off, and there
were many such. Transient persons had been
enrolled here, and some who were lame, halt,
and blind were placed on the list, including
one man who had one leg at least foot shorter
than the other. In one room in the Treasury
were five persons enrolled not subject to draft,
one-third OF those in it, and this proportion
would hold good throughout the Departments.
Mr.. Merchant moved that Messrs. Lloyd,
Bacon, and Harley be appointed committee
to confer with the Mayor in reference to Sc
curing further reduction Of the quota. Gar
Tied.
The meeting adjourned subject to the call OF
the President
CENTER MARKET To.DAY.-Beef, best cuts,
Dried Beef, Csc. Veal, zoe. Mutton, best
chops,5 &c. Lamb, per pound, 25c. Pork,
fresh, 25c. Pork, corned, Csc. Bacon, hams,
25c. Butter, 55a65c. Chiekens,per pair, SlaS2.
Ducks, per pair, S1.25 Eggs, per dozen. 30c.
Tomatoes, per peck, soc Pears, per peck, 5Oasl.
Green Corn, per dozen, 35a4oc: Apples, per
peck, new, so; dried, soc. aS1. Potatoes, Irish
per peck, 75c. Sweet potatoes, rs. String
Beans, per peck, 4Oc. Peaches, new, per peck,
50aS1; dried, per qt, 25c. Cherries, dried, Csc;
Beans, butter, Soc; white, 10al2c. Raddishes,
bh., 5a10c. Beets, 10c. Onions per PIX, Slabs.
Cabbage, per head, 2oa25c Lettuce, per head,
3alOc. Fish-Rock, large, each, 50 50aS3; small,
per bh, 5Oa6Oc.; halibut, per 10, 20c.; sea bass,
15c.; blue fish, 15c.; lobster 12c.; sturgeon, 15c.
pike, per bunch, soc. ash; perch, soc. Rye, per
90c.aS110 Brown Stuff, zoe. Shorts, soc.
Corn, shelled, 81; in the ear, per barrel, $40
asl25o Oats, per bushel, Slasl25. Hay,
Hay, S1.25aS150 Egg Plants, each, 10c; Can
teIoupes, 6a25c. Watermelons, 2OaiO Dam.
sons, PIX, IS. Plums, per quart, 15a25c.
ALEXANDRIA AFFA1Rs-Separate Brigades-
1t is stated that, in accordance with General
Order No. 25i, from the Adjutant Generals
office, War Department, the posts and dis.
arate brigades The command OF the Military
Governor of Alexandria; the Military District
Of Washington; the district of st. Mary's; the
cavalry division, Camp Stoneman. and the
cavalry brigade.
Assistant Assessor.-We are pleased to hear Of
the appointment Of our friend and fellow
townsman, MIR. o. q Whittlesey, as Assistant
Collector OF the Internal Revenue tax.-AEer.
Journal, 9TH
GRAND LARCRNY.-Last night Mary Lee,
was arrested by officers Shield and Taylor, Of
the Third ward, upon a charge of stealing a
large quantity of clothing and jewelry. The
prisoner had been in the employ Of Mr.. John
Mankins as house servant, and the property
was stolen during her service there. It was
recovered by the officers at the house Of Mary
Reynolds, on Mass. avenue, near 9th street.
The girl was before the court at the last term
fer stealing, and narrowly escaped trip to
Albany at that time.
REJECTED AppREssRs.-Austin Bundy, col.
ored, was arrested last night tor threatening
the life OF Martha Johnson, colored. Austin
had paid his addresses to Martha, and offered
her his hand, but Martha declined the gener-
Gus offer, and this so irritated Austin that he
threatened to "knock the wind out OF her"
Fer fear that he would execute his threat,
ordered him to give bail for peace, and he was
locked up in the Fourth Ward station house to
await the offer Of bail.
ONA LARK.-Last night, Jno. Horn, a sailor,
got on a bender, and at Middleton's restaurant,
near the Navy-Yard gate, he undertook to
teach some sparring lessons to the colored man,
James Joyce, who is employed there. Joyce
attempted to get out OF the way, when Horn
gave him q kockdo' ager, shutting up one eye.
Officer Hardin arrested him, and took him be-
fore Justice Gull, when he attempted to walk
into Joyce second time; and he was locked
up all night and fined 80.
LINCOLN AND JOHNSON CLUB.-This club
will have another meeting tonight at Union
League Hall, 9th street. All who favor the
election OF Lincoln and Johnson are REQ uested
to be present and unite with the club. large
turnout Of the friends OF the Administration
is expected
SECOND WARD DRAFT MRETIHG-The resi-
dents of the Second Ward liable to draft are
requested to meet at Germania Hall, 18th St,
o-night, for the purpose Of devfsing means to
relieve the ward Of the draft. See call else
where.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY and Silver Plated Tea
Spoons, something new and beautiful, at the Doll
lar Store, 4Se Pa. avenue. near AZ st. it,
WASHINGTON, D. O., Sept. 10. 1855
Editor STAY: win please correct the statement
made in his paper of evening before last in regard
to the death OF Mr.. Charles Heitinger. The at
tending physicians gave no such opinion as there
is contained as the cause of death On the con-
trary they decided as the result of post norton
examination, that the cause of death was entirely
fdeopathies or, Independent Of any external injury.
IT. J.F. THOMPSON, NJ. d.
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