The national Republican., 1867-08-30

PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN Association.
On Wednesday evening this association held q
meeting at their rooms, with Colonel John ii.
Stewart chairman, and Captain John A. Stone
secretary. The following preamble and resolu-
tions were adopted and the association sd.
journcd:
Whereas the withdrawal from active coop.
Grafton with US Of one Of our most worthy and
efficient members Major II. A. Myers, who, as
We are informed, has been honorsd with the
nomination for the Office Of sheriff Of his native
county at tho hands Of the Republican party,
dspriyes this association Of his able counsel and
earnest labors for our success and whereas We
are unwilling to allow the withdrawal from our
numbers Of such q consistent and unwayering ad-
vocate Of our principles to pass without notice |;
Rs,oivsd, That in the efficient advocacy Of the
interests of our party, In his many sacrifices for
Its success, and in his bold and truthful denun-
citations Of the present Administration In Its
shameful betrayal Of tho principles for which
he, in common with many Of US, fought In the
field, Major Myers has not been excelied BY any
member Of our association.
Re,oiped, That as he has through many months
Of active membership proved not only his fsalty
to our great party, but by his open and manly
opposition to Andrew johnson, thereby rendered
precarious his retention In Governmental posi-.
tion, and finally on this account was compelled
to close his Official career; for these reasons,
and because We have tried him. We heartily and
earnestly recommend him to the people Of his
county, and express tho hope that he may meet
with success In tho coming election--a success
well and truly deserved.
Rs,oiped, That these resolutions be entered on
our minutes, and q copy be transmitted for pub.
lcation to the Official organ OF our party In Wash.
iugton county.
A BUILDERS ExCHANGE.-Itis is proposed,
We understand, to form builders exchange, for
tho purpose Of facilitating business, to be con.
Quoted something alter the following manner, viz:
Convenient rooms to be procured, which are
to DO fitted up with look-box for each subscri-
ber also desks convenient, with all the necessary
appurtenances for doing business. The rooms to
bo cared for by proper person, and accessible
at oil times The expense to be borne equally
by each subscriber.
The advantage is, that the builders and deal.
ers In building material can more readily com.
municate with each other, and thereby save q
good deal Of trouble and the expense which Is
now incurred in trying to dnd one another.
This Is q necessity which has long been felt,
and the cooperation Of all builders and dealers
In building material is heartily desired. A meet.
Ing Is called for Monday evening, September 2,
for the purpose Of forming this organization, at
the rooms proposed, No. 42l Z street, opposite
the south front Of the United States Post Office
The call Is signed by Messrs. W. II. Cooley,
Richards a Martin. james @. Naylor and mum.
ber Of Others We wish the enterprise success.
ROBBERY OF WAroH AND CHAIS.-A
newsboy named Frank White yesterday stole
from the coat pocket of Mr.. R. A. Davis gold
watch and chain valued at SIS II appears that
White, UPON arriving at Fourteenth street, near
+. espied some carpenters at work on q now
building in close proximity to whom were tho
coats which they had thrown of on commencing
their labors.
The bold Frank thinking he was unobser we'd,
he approached Mr.. Davis coat and distracted
the gold watch and chain. Having secured the
"ticker" he left the building closely followed by
Mr.. Davis, who had watched tho proceedings. He
had him placed in the hands Of policeman Leach,
who took him to the Central station aud turned
the key upon the dishonest Frank Subsequently,
Justice Morsell had the boy arraigned before
him, and after hearing he was remanded for
trial.
A CONDUCTOR SoLD.-Yesterday eve
ming, rs Pennsylvania avenue car No. 81 was
coming from Georgetown, at Fourteenth street
west, an italian saw his wifo into the car, and
then he returned to the pavement. Ths con-
dustor gave the starting signal, and the car
passed on q square or two, whom the woman al
iudsd to requested the conductor to stop the car
as her husband was coming. The conductor,
being we'll imbued with the six.csnt idea, oom.
piled with the request, The Issiian In the
coupso time reached the car, and very politely
desired tho conductor to please hand his wife
the door.kcy," which she had forgotten. Just
about then, as for tho old lady, George could
have "tuok her" (TuckerD and pitched her
through car window, we presume.
BoSY LEE DEAD.-The Baltimore Gazette
Of yesterday says: Elijah. better known in the
community as Bony Lee, died at IN early hour
yesterday morning, at the Maryland Hospital
had recently boon with some companions on q
fishing excursion, where much indulgence was
had In ardent spirits. Symptoms Of the disease
evidenced themselves on Tuesday morning. and
In the afternoon he was taken to the institution,
where he died as above stated. The deceased
was 4 single man. about 81 years Of age.
Bony was well known by our detectives and
some Of our police justices. He was bad man
but We presume they have all forgiven him now.
PREsENTATIoY.-The clerks of the Pen.
sion office have subscribed for and q committee
have purchased 4 magnificent gold watch and
massive chain, to be presented to Hon. j. A.
Morgan, chief clerk Of the Pension bureau, as .
testimonial Of their friendship to their 'ohief :"
who has always had the best interests Of the
clerks under him at heart, and they duly appre-
oiate his kind endeavors The clerks only hope
that he may note the hours Of 10" and "3..'
With this magnificent souvenir bis friends-and
their name Is legion-sincerely trust that time
will deal gently with him, and never grow heavy
on his bands.
DEATH OF FAITHFUL CoLoRED MEssEs.
GER.-Wm. Miles, for Eve years past messen-
ger In the War Department, died at his residence
on Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock. Those
who have visited the Department will remember
his obliging disposition and polite manner. He
executed all the trusts reposed In him with the
striotest fidelity and honesty, and was a great
favorite A collection has been taken up In the
Department among those who knew and re.
spected him, and quite respectable sum has
been raised for his family.
MUSTERED OUT.-Major E. II. johnson,
United States volunteers, was honorably mus.
tered out Of the military service. Major John.
son was formerly clerk In the War Depart.
ment under Assistant Secretary Watson, and