Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-24
LOCAL NEWS.

considerable mention OF the existence OF Sc.
cret political organization called the Order OF
the IS. B." or Spartan Band, but we do lot re-
member to have met any formal exposition OF
the purposes and points Of faith OF the order
These are set forth in circular, which has
come into our hands, issued to the several in.
risdictions by the National Convention OF the
ORDER which it seems met in this city on the lith
day of June. We give the circular below. Ii
will be seen that the "S. B." believe in co op.
Grafton with Government officials "where 1t Is
possible without sacrifice OF principles" they
hold TO ''fghtng Heutrals because they are not
friends" they endorse the Monroe Doctrine and
something over; they squint at negro suffrage
with Estate Legislation Qualifications" and
they announce with emphasis, that cardinal
purpose Of the order is s'to cause the Govern
nent to reward meritorious, energetic, and
faithful comrades"
"General Registration Once 5. b encircled
by an endless chain, each link Of which bears
the name OF State.
The circular is as follows
Office of National E1ecutire Committee, s. b
lSRAL Washington, D. e., June 15 1865.
olutions were unanimously adopted at the
National Con vention of the Spartan Band,
held in this city on the 18th day OF June
to the officers and comrades within your Iuris.
diction, and see that obedience is yielded to
the same.
strength and prosperity Of political orgs.niZa-
tons depend upon the earnest and truthful
support of all the natural rights of man
Resoired, 1st That it is legitimate and of
time honored custom for congenial political
elements to combine into organ izat;ons for
the more efectuai support OF political prin-
ciples. ~
Sd. That perfect harmony and sympathy are
in every part OF an organization essential to
Sd. That the free, energetic use and support
OF he press are legitimate in every enterprise
involving the common veal.
o.. OnerAtlOl Govern
ficIals, where il is possible without sacrifice
OF principles, is both desirable and commend
able
5th. That the grand highway to success is
an offensive, open manly campaign, in which
enemies are to be fought bet ause they are such,
and neutrals to be fought because they are not
friends.
RESOLVED, That the following are cardinal
political principles OF the order of the IS. b.
hostile communities or foreign countries,
strictly adhering to the policy inaugurated in
the case of Martin KosZta, (Who was rescued
war St. Louis, at Smyrna, fIom the Austrian N
authcrities,) and the principles and policy
maintained on the part Of the Federal Govern
ment in that case.
I'd. To sustain forever the "Monroe Doc.
trine," and by all honorable means make it the
established policy OF the Government without
regard to times OF peace or war; James
Sd To forever defend the 'sright Of petition"
the night OF the people to peaceably assemble
ana IetluOn tue government
4th. To carry out the letter aud spirit OF ssthe
Declaration OF Independence" extending
equal rights to all men, subject to the naturali-
zatlon laws OF the United states, and State
legislation upon the qualifications necessary
to the exercise Of the elective franchise.
5th. To cause the Government to be admin.
istered on principles of the strictest economy
and integrity, and to reward meritorous, en-.
ergetic and faithful comrades.
Resotred, That the Lieutenant General be,
ard is hereby requested to issue has official
nrda m N0y1dn vl0FNo VfyV
citing the foregoing points OF political faith
and resolutions as adopted by the convention,
and directing said commanders to promulgate
the same within their several jurisdictions.
Lie0t Gen Ge g. and Pres 0t Nat Et Com
JOHN TRIMBLB, JR, Nat. Secretary.
S. B.-Insignia of Rank.-Oommissioned and
Lieutenant General-Shiski with Sword EN-
bossed in geld Major Geg eral-A Shield EN-.
bossed in gold. BIisad,er General.A Sword
a gGa IN Flag With
nel-A Flag embossed in silver. Major-A
sword embossed in silver. Captain Two
Arrows crossed nm Ter Shield, embossed in
silver. First Lieu tenant - Two Arrows,
crossed, embossed in silver. Second Lieu
tenant-One Arrow embossed In silver. En.
sH.s sno Esz nIsss Ct ossed First Sergeant
ver;) second serge ant-Two horizontal Bars,
With with one vertical tsilver) First Corpora
Three Horizontal Bars. lsilverl Second Cor
He BALTIMo BE HOUSE OF REFUGE BAND
Last evening To entertainment given at Odd
House of Ref uSs was largely attended and
gave generA satisfaction,m any of their instru-
rental peru FINANCES as well rs the local ex-
they are listing the public buildings and
other ptac .s Of Interest. under escort Of some
OF our eE fathers, and this afternoon, after
Ha toT afS
n9mes' n the Q O'Clock train.
me creditable appearance:of these boys at
us i,san ent Of House OF Refuge In this city for
Ins escue OF the same class Of street boys from
q g OF degradation and crime.
=, his morning they called on President John.
- and Secretary Stanton, and were kindly
sceived by both OF these personages. The
President spoke to them at some length, Civ.
ing them soms excellent and encouraging ad.
vice. After they had paid their respects to
Secretary Stanton he accompanied them to the
portlco OF the building, and listened for some
time to the performances of the juvenile band.
boys military company connected with the
House Of Refuge shonld be allowed the use Of
U. S. military equipments. and the band be al
lowed side arms, received an encouraging re.
I War. from the PRESIDENT ana secretary OF
PIcKpockHr.-some days ago John Thomas
was arrested as suspicious character by the
Second Ward police, and turned over to the
Superintendent, who lectured him upon the
danger OF his course, and dismissed him.
and seeing a sailors pocket apparently we'll
flled, slipped his fingers In for the contents.
The sailor was quick enough TO eaten him, and
sailor then delivered him mp to officer Noon an,
at the detectives office. Justice Peck com.
mitted Thomas to jail for court Thomas is
pickpockets who have been operating in this
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