Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-06-28

-, MEETINos IN. TR1 tSEvRNTHW ARD-Pdtrieer
ism and Temperance.-Laate 9 evening meeting
OF the seventh 'Wafd. Vas held in the Freed.
mems sshSps q sns g DssXass
ali eolofed e3espt three. - Dr. BOYD ss presided
and stated ths obiectfot tAe meeting, suggest
ing that some arrangements The made to. ceIe.
rangements have been made Temperahcs at
campaign Temperance would be one of the is-
sues, and no wanted his party to have this
ling to hold Temperance meetings, and receive
all into the folds, including Oopperheads, to
save Thorn frem danger, Of drunkenness, AS
james q Of she
club, and remarked that the Temperance or
carnations will. celebrate the 4th at the Capt.
also celebrate the day. Dr. Boyd said that on
the 4th of July he would call up his resoiu-
tons on impeachment. --s.} s.-rlF ~ ~ =
The club adjourned, and those present or.
ganized as citizens, Mr.. Jones (colored) in the
chair, and Mr.. Harlow {white) secretary. DR..
Boyd said that they proposed to hold meet
ing on the Fourth, to have the Declaration Of
Independence read. and he moved the APP
pointment Of committee to make the neces-
sary arrangements, which. after some debate.
was adopted, and DIR. BOYD and Small whitley
Manning. Tho mas, and Beans (coloredD were
appointed, with Mr.. Harlan "a secretary. DR..
Boyd spoke of the necessity of breaking down
Irish rum -hoes on the corners, and suggested
that all present should unite in an alliance to
hold temperance meetings, &c. Adjourned.
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THE PRIZE RING.-At the time of the late
fight between Oollyer IL Aaron, the Stds.
stated that the contest was not for a wager be-
tween the men and their respective hackers,
but for purse to be given by parties here and
In Baltimore, who, as matter OF spec ulation- a.
eharteredth boats, built the pavilion, and sold
the rum, sandwiches, SC. We now learn that
the prize was q thousand dollars.
Aaron gives sparring match tonight, in
Philadelphia, to which parties have gone on
from Baltimore, representing GOuFer. Their
errand is to, ii possible, concIuds another
match between the men, in answer to CoH-
yer's recent challenge to Aaron, in which he
offers to reduce himself to 1876 pounds weight,
II Aaron will accommodate him with another
bout. The Knowing ones think that, reduced.
he will stand no chance whatever with Aaron.
FIGHTING ALLEY SUsTAINs IT'S NAME
Wednesday night fighting alley, in the Seventh
Ward, was the scene of riot, in which one
girl named Martha Nelson was cut with ra-
zor; colored mar named John was knocked
senseless with club and jump ped upsn by 9TH
srs: another girl was knocked down aud
kicked; pistol was fired and Ratchet thrown.
The three leading rioters were J ohm Bell, Bar
ney Ciinkett and Robert Evans, W no were sent
to Jail for riot and ASSAULT and battery; three
OF the women were fined IS each for profahi-
ty and disorderly conduct after the row; two
men for being associated with the disorderly
assemblage and encouraging the rioters; the
IemdIuUeT VI tlIS CIO"u were OTueT6Q 10 give
security for good behavior. The party ap-
peared to be determined neither to pay fines or
give security, and Were all committed to the
workhouse. -.A~
IMPORTANT ARREST man, who gives his
name as Gaylor. was arrested in Dlnbury,
Sonnectieut. few days ago, by deteetives
ment, and was brought to this city yesterday.
charged with eonnterfeiting the notes Of the
Third National Bank OF Philadelphia The
" rNrn 1vy0G md q Ill hnN fhnro
atus OF the counterfeiters and $1D4,G00 of coun.
terfeit notes on the Third National Bank were
discovered In cave near Danbury and Sc
cured. Gaylor is held IN custody to await
further developments.
MEETING OF THE CHEsAPBAKR AND OHIO