Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-10-07

SW00Uer1ul leafs Master Eddl6 RIVERS on the
tight rope, and all of the members of the COM
gApy, elicit much applause.
BALL.-At the Hall of the Franklin Engine
House a grand ball will be given tonight, for
sfhe benefit OF drafted member of the com.
spany.
MEETING OF THE LOYAL MARYLANDERs-
Last evening, in pursuance to call, large
sand enthusiastic meeting of the loyal Mary
landers was held at the rooms of the Lincoln
and Johnson CLUB, 9th street
The meeting called to order by L. Gle.
5phane, Esq, who stated as there was no regu-
lar organization OF Marylanders in the District
it had been thought proper TO call this meeting
IN view OF the important election about to take
place in that State.
MIR Clephane read letter from Hon H. w.
Hoffman, chairman of the Maryland State Ex-
ecutive Committee in answer TO a letter of his
in which he Mr.. Hofman) states that if lists
of Marylanders and their residences are fur
nished the committee measures will be taken to
get them to the polls.
Mr.. James g. Henry, of Montgomery county,
was called to the chair, and Mr. Charles A.
Taylor of Baltimore city. appointed secretary.
r., Mr.. Henry, on taking the char, was called
speaking was usually done in the pulpit, he
being minister of the Gospel; but he felt it
his duty in these times to preach for the Union
pray for the Union, sing for the Union, and
shout for the Union! [Applause.l Some peo-
pie say that ministers should not dabble in
n politics, but if speaking for the Union was
"a dabhllng in politics, they could charge him
fWith 1t, for he determined to talk this subject
all the time. [Applause.l Mr.. H said that the
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sorehectfon on Marylanders, but he thanked God
- that there was some patriotism left in Mary
~ He was Tirginian by birth, having been
born on the sacred soil, but he was determined
TO help along the cause of the Union, taking the
motto, "Millionst Tor the prosecution of the war,
ssand not one cent for compromise" He would
sos1ght until every dollar was spent and every
ssfsoldier was stricken down, before he would
- consent to compromise. Applause
Three cheers were here given for Lincoln
and johnson; after which, the chairman said
sal:, Mr. Taylor stated that Capt Frazier and
ssan1msef had procured list OF about $50 Mary
Islanders, and had the promise of the names of
siabout as many more to-day, which would be
sSsSent to the Maryland committee. In some of
~ the departments it was stated that it would
ss require at least two weeks to get full list of
Capt. Frazier moved that the meeting be or
ganized into Maryland club with its present
20 Some discussion ensued as to who would pay
~ The expenses of taking voters on; during
% hich, g. w. hite stated that he represented
~ q number of workingmen who had votes in
Maryland, sylvania and other States, and
a. If no provision was made for them, he would
sssassume the responsibility OF sending them on
euaf his own expense. He was for raising sui
ficient funds by taxing.
.aos Capt Frazier reported that all persons whose
- H&Ineetnay be reported to the State Executive
Commrtee by Monday night would receive
transportation.
D.. e4ck department and shop to procure lists of
&c Eofefs, including the soldiers in the hospitals
04o6wOrkmen In ALEXANDRIA,
sp5 Er. Clephane in'rod need Hon. w. A. Will
.ss ting, who in a short speech complimented the
Marylanders on their full meeting. He some
years since spent some time in the city Of Bal
timore, and formed a favorable opinion Of the
people, and was informed by Mayor Brown
that Maryland might be relied On as safe for
the Union; that whatever might transpire Ma
Byi land would be the breakwater Of treason.
The subsequent course OF her people proved
that the Mayor was RIG ht
Mr. w. referred TO the period when the Mas
qksac usetts 9th was assaulted in Baltimore, and
stated that when Massachusetts was satisfied
~ TINT he riet was the work of vile vagabonds,
aun not of her good citizens, she shook hands
~ sVlth Mary land. Maryland has since been
'oa tue TO the country and at this time when they
al Were about to decide whether treason should
rule over the land, he was glad to see Mary
- landers coming out to organize the army OF the
Union. The constitution which would
be adopted he thought would be more potent
in putting down treason than SO many thous-
and bullets.
heart on the Sth of November, which would
be amazing. Massachusetts intended to roll
ND one hundred thousand majority for Abra-
nam Lincoln and Andrew johnson, Icheers,l
and he had no fears but that New York Penn
. syIvania and Ohio would follow
Hon. Mr.. THICKER, of Ohio, followed, stating
that Ohio would go $4,000 better than Massa-
,chusetts for the ticket. Heexpected that sc ven
of every eight In the Army OF the Cumberland,
and four of every five of the Army Of the Poto-
> mac would vote for Lincoln.
Nr. 7. stated that the rebels had already got
one State and beat us-the State of Despair.
O. daughter.
so< The Chair.-"They are welcome to that"
sra Mr.. T. continued, on the 6th Of November
they would get another State-Disappointmen
~ fIa1ghter) with perhaps few others, and soon
- After they will get two more-the States OF Sin
ySand Misery. Laughter and applause
A vote of thanks was passed TO the speakers
and the meeting adjourned, with three cheers
a for Lincoln and johnson, for Maryland, and
=, fer the New Constitution.
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rsss THIRD WARD Observation-Disclosures meeting Of
Sthe Third Ward Exemption Fund Association
was held last night at Temperance Hall, Mr.
Bartlett presiding.