Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-02-23

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stesdfast friend to the Union, hat notwish-
standing he was opposed TO the resolution he
had taken the oath OF allegiance heretofor, aud
vss Wiling 70 take il again.
TIE Ia air said rs the matter had been brought
mp the lest wsy to get rid of 1t was to pass it.
and all present had asserted their loyalty,
tue Re sage of the resolution would not do vi
oleGrp 70 their oonsciences.
Mr White said III harm grew out of the reso.
buttons 1t would fall on those that passed them,
and ba was disposed to hold the authors re-
sponsibia.
M Blackiston.-That's right; I'm the author,
and am responsible.
MIR. " rite III yon wish the oath OF alle-
glance taken ] will take IT. but cannot and
viii rot vote Tor The adoption or rejection Of the
Rev MIR Ward would like 20 see the oath of
allegiance administered 10 all present.
NJ Slncell proposed that during the week
each ere Ereser II take the oath.
Mr. w. w. Tucker said be assumed some
shafa CT the responsibility 10 ne attached to the
massage of The resolutions, and denied that this
question had been forced in the church, but on
tae ether hand asserted that there was secesh
element in the church. He had heard some of
the members sIesrirgIy remark when they nad
heard OF man losing his leg for his country,
'.wouid pCp give your leg for your country ,"
and had notced ether evidences of secesh in
the church.
The resolutions were adopted by vote of
TN yeas uncsr who Notrd against laying them
CT tie tahie) and che nay (Dr. Ciayton.)
Mes Ga. Bartlett and White declined to vote,
the vote was taken.
DR. Clayton, IL giving his vote, said ne wished
II distinctly understood that he was not afraid
Of any censequances-he could not be dri-
gooned Into any M asure. To cap their action,
which trieu 10 break up ths church, 1t was
only nectss AIRY to instruct the delegate not TO
ak Tor any minister. The resolutions were
DnChristiau snd unkEdiy offered. As for his
lnlltcHl opinions any one could get them.
They could always fad I G. Clayton where
he Is. ANY Gre. from fresiden- Lincoln down
to al Ngt,..r ia
was srrpr;sef thai he minister would allow
the introdn. ti"n OF the resolutions.
Mr. w. w. Fucker said there was no neces-
stS ior shy person from g President Lincoln
Gown 70 Flliy uckar, 'inquiriag his DIR. C.'s
rciiHcs. for they know him out aud out. He
had seen Er. L. III contact With "a Captain ON
accoT nj OF hi sentiments once. aud Ii. thought
the word ',down'' was applicable more to The
Dr. than himself.
Mr.. Sjnceli offered resolution fulIy en-
GoTs,Ee~;h. PASTOR as minister and 10; al citi-
zen, wl!ct WAS adopted,
Nr. Oregon Offered resolution condem ning
the course # o. 2 OF the msmner in at mpting
TO aemcnish the pastor for r aiding from the
pulpit = circutar from the MANAGERS OF the
Patent Cfice fair. asking a go operation of the
ladies OF tia church; IL endorsing the action
Of he Ministry which was adopted.
hev. y. Ward offered rssou ion that the
Yrsg.hers pledge themselves 10 take the oath of
allegiance whenever required; whlca was
accepted un" mauslv. ard the meeting ad.
JouIned TO MONDAY night next.
WASHINGTON THEATER--R Hiss Laura Ksear.-
rs We anticipated, a crowded house visited
this estahii hGent LIST ereriug, aud within
0t.I memory, more delighted one never en-
t>tsI CT let - t"eater. The comedy of tha
"Snidisr's DauGhter,' was first performed, AID
ie.t rnth.rg - he desired, so admirably WIS It
rendered Il was followed by The funny bur-
Ifsque o. MsZeppa:'' a more AMUSING or
comic play W Do not remember to have seen
IT, y VAS piled on laugh, AM roar on rofT.-it
YVES m,rih 10 repletion Miss kaone a ID Mr.
q hnunrs of ri
and ire entire entertainment will NJ repeated
o." Ir-sart evening, 10 allow those a chan as
% wines .Ag i. who could not secure seats.
"HIrvrSG EXPERIMENTATION Thursday night
last. party OF "Scntt's o. started on an ex-
ped iur. alsfl '.a first &C: they com mi5ted was
to ste5l biu. beloLe iug to Mr. Genau and
Tahc Of with i. Sergeant Johnson pursued
'hsIH. ant thsy escaped into their camp. A
sa1:t tine afterwards they were heard in the
chicken house of the Park Hotel from which
thPy took sly arai fowl, and made off this time,
h 1De rurs aed closely by Sergeant John son
that Trey Grcrred two Of The Iowl before they
reached their camp. The next morning,
Rcupdsnan Mailcy went to the camp to get
the goat, when one OF the party was sean run
rig cut Of IT." arp with the goat, vi ich he
let O., snd MIR 6eEan recovered it.
CHARGE oF Larceny FROM HOSPITALS
Yesterday Christian Able, who keeps q rag
shop IN SeSsn'h street, near the PAX, was
H!Is sIed ly officer Steele on the charge of the
lrrceny OF blankets. sheets. &c, belonging TO
Cam nne'i, Hare wood ard other hospitals. and
he was committed TO Jail by justice Barnaclo
fer 4 iurtl.cr hearing. The house was searched
a.! 8 1atEe quantity of supposed stolen goods
were found, enough 10 fill an ordinary wagon.
HIGHWAY RoBBEEY.-Last week. James
Daley. while passing near the Park. was
siorped by Jose. Rodgers and Henry John
SD Of :. SCOT G%,'' who stopped his mouth
and .Cre eli lie laIser portion Of his pan falcons
with siSt"rr collars in the pockets, wi h which
they adj H. bu- Sergeant Johnson arrested
+i!srs and ny we're committed to jail for court
! y Justice Earna 10.
GI.EAT TROUBLE EUT LITTLE GAIS.-Tes-
t.Tc; :, Charlie +. Donaldson aged about four-
teen VINO has a brother nox serving out sem
'eE,r N toe Particularly, was arrest by OFF,
cer B"ai" for burglary. The voung beginner
eutered The home VI Capt I. Il Halleck, and
vas making q search for money, but he had
oE.y got cn" ,trtw hen he WAS caught. Justice
EaTnaclO committed Linn to jail 'or court.
THF Ccowps that we're turned awav from
Odd Fellows Hall yesterday. Cha 22d) on
account Of is incaqacitv TO h7ld them, may
stard some chance Il gaining admission this
item Don Or evening", or some other afternoon
o. evening Of thi. week. which we understand
ro.i'sreiy TIE i"st a"ert Of this grand entertain
! men' II tE'S city
Do1L'H FtwF-EY STORE, 458 Pennsy Ivania aye
nue., near - street. IL
soIn1ERs eo5rg f. tie front will do well to call
| pctla. !eNe,ry store, and look 1T their Chains,
Pens and Rings, for only one dollar. 1t
Il roc WISH a rTE", delicious smoke. select the
| :, celebrated d ubie fube Pipe" For sale BY
c"sieT7 generally. fe 22-3t
IuE FiET -7.Feauty Of carriage ismostly depen-
DER judicous preservation of the fest, it is
| v FfsSihla 20 move n graceful manner If the
g."H sasF"rt 81 the y hole frame nc in disordered
/ ccDdi'ICn = d nothing impafrs r7uch Corns,
HnEioag- iDeroVisg Nails, or other disorders to
nah the 81 are la cla. TO all afliic cd would
TrcoTnf.aDd ~ early sal st Dr.. Whites office No.
/ :: Psnas1 !yanra svenUe. between Four-a ad- :
hslfsbi SIEth streets. fe loft
De. DTPeFT : Eugar-coated Female Regulating
Pts are she 2erp best IN They upsrate Specdtp
end t8e"irs !, and bciug sugar -foGtsd create no
LSuss Upon the Gicst delicate stomach. trial of
. these Pills wIl prove their Mpsri0rity orsr all
atheTa Price ! box. Sold byS. C. Ford, corner
jlth street and IA. avenue Washington, and Henry
Lock. alexandra. ja6-ly
erFEsiTa2HHc;A CSE BE CCREU.-nr Rand Spe-
etc cJfes SPeyn1Ec4faGsu StHiiHI! Vefk-sSS, I'm
st,cy. Lass 81 Pore speedily nRf If ettuGily.
It effects Truly usgjcai. trial of the Specific
vii convince tne st sEe pticAi of it's merits.
lrice : : box. Sc.o by S. G. Ford, corner 18th