Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-26

him tthe speaker) for putting up cases in the
room in which the bali is TO be held. Mr.. An
gus has q lot OF lumber there which must be-
removed, and he was peculiarly adapted for
the position on the committee
Mr.. Clsphane also testified to MI Angus
loyalty, and said he belonged to the first Re-
publican club that was organized in this CITY.
MIR. J. r. Elvans believed Mr. Angus to be
loyal man, but he was satisfied that MI Glenn
ents could substantiate any charges he (Mr
q made, and for that reason the speaker
would vote to strike Mr. Angus name of the
MI Clements said that as he had made the
charge, he was prepared to prove 1t, and for
the information Of all concerned he would stats
that Mr.. Angus had q man employed under
him by the name of Brown, Tho was once con-
lined in the Old Capitol for disloyalty.
MI Clements statement, and said he was once
in Major Frenchs office when this man Brown
sent In bill Of $1,000 for putting In glass at the
Finally, on motion, MIR. Angus name WAS
stricken of the committee.
Quite an animated debate occurred on the
manner of constituting the sub committees so
as to give general satisfaction by the repre-
sentation of the different States upon them.
One Of the delegates from the Iowa club
complained that his State was not represented.
and that there were tso many District men on
the committees.
Mr.. French replied that all Of the commit
tees were not selected as yet, but when they
were. all Of the States would be represented.
The committees already selected were not of
any great honor, and he did not think 1t neces-
sary to go all over the United States to get
men to decorate the room, to do the printing
and furnish the music, and he didn't think It
necess airy to 60 to Iowa TO get man to fur
nish the supper
Mr. CIephane stated that the committees were
selected with reference to working qualifca-
tions.
IN. Blake offered a resolution to the pur-
port that, hereafter, no State or the District OF
Columbia be represented by more than one
son on any subcommittee.
The report of the committee was then
q. w. DeCoster, chairman of the committee
on programme, gave notice that his committee
would report at the next meeting.
Adjourned until Wednesday next.
Note.-By the above report it will be seen
that the committee have very properly deter
mined 10 furnish no " dead head tickets"
Heretofore 1t has oeen the adroit practice OF
the bail m managers to wheedle from two hundred
to five hundred dollars worth Of gratuitous ad-
yertising, notices. &c from each of the various
Washington papers, furnishing as an equiva-
lent ~ a $40 ball ticket. The committee, IN
coming down to business prin ciples, i. pay
ing for what they get in the way OF advertising
and gloriflcation, and getting pay for what
they furnish, deserve the thanks OF the Wash
ington press
u. S. CHRISTIAN CoMMIssIoN-AnnudE Heet-
ing.-The third annual meeting of the u. S.
Christian Commission commenced at 10 O'Clock
street Baptist Church The meeting was
called to order by the chairman, George H.
Stuart, Of Philadelphia. Religious exercises
preceded the general business.
The convention is largely attended by gen.
tlemen from every part of the country, from
own city to Colorado and California.
Among others, Bishop James and M. X. Jesup,
OF New York city; John p. Grocer, Bishop
Simpson, H. G.. Jones, the chairman and secrs-
taries, from Philadelphia Hon. J. V. Farwell,
of Chicago; Ct. S. Griffith, of Baltimore; Hon.
John Evans, OF Colorado; Chas. De nond, OF
Boston; and a very large number Of gentlemen,
members of the Commission. and of its various
Departments and branches in the home and
field.
The action of the executive committee In en-
larging the general conn ission was approved
A business committee was appointed, con-
sisting OF q. Demond, Of Boston; Bishop Lee,
of Delaware; M. X. Jesup, of NV York; J. Or.
Grocer, Of Philadelphia; J. v. Farwell, OF
Chicago; A f. Chamberlain, OF Gin CHM att; aad
VIM. Frew, Gettysburg.
The convention decided to visit Camp Dis
tribution this evening.
The convention was still in session on our
going to press.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Fisher.-Yesterdsy.
after our report closed, the case of Frank Il.
berry Brady, in October last was given to
the jury, who returned verdict OF guilty of
marslaughter.
This morning Ellen Elliott was con icted of
Margaret Brown alias Aura Fox, indicted
tor similar offence, was found guilty.
John Smith, indicted Tor an assault and bat
terry on officer Clemens, was found not guilty,
by reason Of insanity.
REPRIsALs -We understand that the Secre-
tary of State has made an effective reprisal in
Canada, which indicates more pleasant rela-
tons for the future. The fruits OF the reprisaI
aresa deer which was shot near Toronto last
week, and which, on arrival here, weighed 13e
pounds.
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