The national Republican., 1867-12-30

officer OF the army and his Infant son took place
recently az GALVESTON, Texas, cf yellow fever, s
while the father was In command Of the Fifth
military district. The bodies were brought to
ported to this city BY rail-, arriving here on
saturday morning In charge Of Gen. Michler and
Col. Snyder. The remains OF the General and
composing the escort arrived al tho depot fr AZ
Jersey sySnus under ordsrs o. Brevet Brig. Gen.
lie escort Al about lis II 80 the Rev. J. V Lewis,
Of 81. Johns Episcopal church, and the pail
eesrers.9ensraIs ,, ,. Emery Garr. Risksts, Hum
rived, and also Generals Grant, Sherman, Com
stock and Badcau.
About IL O'Clock the order was given, and the
procession commenced TO move in the following
orders
Twelfth infantry, numbering about $50 men,
under the command OF Major Nicodemusi Twen-
ty-ninth infantry, numbering about $50 men,
under command Of Major Lawrenecj Forty
fourth Infantry, numbering about $50 men, COM
cavalry, aunbcTins about % SGR men, Under M com, @
mand OF Breyet Col. Masonj carriages contain
ing the oficlating minister, Rev. J. V. Lewis, Of
Ing The pai5eafers, hsarsc % Win liz remains % Of
the General, over the top OF which was thrown
the national colors, the hearse being drawn by
In which was the body Of his son, both being
nanked By sergeants detailed to carry the
oorpses. Then came horse attended by two Of
sword OF the deceased, and In the stirrups were
pair Of his boots reversed. Then came a car
riage In which were General Grant, Lieutenant
General sherman, and General Comstoek, fol-
lowed by other carriages, in which were officers
Of the army and friends Of the deceased.
The procession proceeded, % Pennsylyania
avenue to Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown,
where the military formed outstfe and presented
arms Las as the pall-beareIs and tht remains passed
grounds, whcrc Mrs, Grimm, accompanied by
General Porter, of General Grants staff, with a
few OF the personal friends OF tAe deceased, had
assembled, and after the beautiful service OF the
Lewis, tho remains were placed In the vault Of
the Carroll family.
A MEETING IN AID OF THE Poon was held yes
terday afternoon at the Capitol Hill Presbyte-
rian church, corner OF Fourth aud B streets, at
by Rev. DIR. Gray, OF the Il street Baptist church,
and Rev. Dr. Sunderland, Of the four-and-a-ha alf
street Presbyterian church. Tie meeting was
general interchange OF views among gentlemen
present as to the number Of destitute families in
the Fifth ward, and the bost way OF relieving
The Rev. o. Pitcher, Bible agent OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, was called on 10
give information in regard to tic destitution ex-
listing In the Fifth ward. The reverend gentle
man said that he had ms yet Visited but few
localities in the ward. Among the destitute
whom he had visited he had found widow and
eight children, who were without anything to
cat and almost destitute Of cl,thing. They de-
sired employment, but could se,ure none,
Rev. DIR. Chester thought thst to contribute to
relieve destitute families was hter all only tenn
porary relief. They should str Ike at the root Of
the matter, and endeavor to furnish employment
to the destitute SO that they could sustain them
selves. He should like to sec tits feature incor-
poratcd by the Proyldent Aid society.
Rev. Peter Parker thought that the society
would az some future period tate up the subject
OF securing employment to pooi and worthy per
sons, but for the present they must relieve their
urgent wants.
ing. as the committees already appointed will call
on the citizens OF the ward for Contributions.
The Eoup-house for the Fifth ward will be
opened Tomorrow, at the Brrncks, on East
After prayer by the Rev. DR.. Tustin, the meet
Ing adjourned.
A GALA CHRISTMAS ron THEORPHASs.-Last
evening many friends Of the Protestant orphans
gathered In the parlors Of hcAsylum and wit
messed n sight beautiful to behdd. Two Christ
mas trees had been provided b, the teachers of
the Sabbath-school, under the supcrintendence
OF VIM. @. Hinwood, loaded down with useful
md valuable cakes, and good
things generally. At seven o'loek the doors
were thrown open to the visitors, the children
marching in and around the tres singing their
Christmas hymn, under the direction OF Mr..
Steman, their musical instructot.
A feryent prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr..
King, thsnking the good giyer all things, and
bored them so kindly After singing and fcasting
their eyes the distribution was commenced by a
presentation to the matron, Mis- Mary Mannell,
followed In quick succession by the prcsenta-
canly-to each little inmate, one hundred ard
and singing, concluding with a vote tf thanks 10
the generous donors who had contributed so
literally for their Christmas tree. Glad were
face ns they responded to the vote with three
hearty cheers, with every woke strained to its
utmost capacity. Long will they remember tho
Christmas of 1867.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AT THE SIXTH Pres
nYTERIAN CuuRCH.-On Friday evening, the
2ith instant, there was large gathering OF
tori In the basement OF this church, to celebrate
Christmas. The report OF the superin tendent
was read, which showed that the school was in
a nourishing condition; that the custom pur-
sued In that school OF committing Scripture to
memory had been very successfuli and that the
school during the year had been II. .2sj. The
number of scholars Is i69. There are three regu-
lar prizes given away every yoar-frst, for
fidelity In studies; second, punctusliy In nttcnd-
Rnce; and, third, good c6ndnct-this last being &
voted to Harry Barnctz and Helen McQ by
the scholars, who held up their right hands 10
vote. Addresses were made by Rev. DIR. Bur
dettc and the pastor, Rev. q. II. Smyth. A
beautiful silver fruit basket and syrup pitcher
were presented to Mr. Holmes, the leader OF the
choir. Singing by the children, also BY the choir;
after which, all partook OF n bonntiful supply OF
good things.
GERMAN ASSOCIATION ENTERrAlNMENT.-The
second evening entertainment of tho German
Association will take place tonight The com.
mittcc of arrangements has for that purpose Sc
cured Temperance Hall, on 4 street, now one OF
the finest Bathrooms In the city. In order to re-
spond TO u desire expressed by great many
patrons there will be no gcncrarsupper in place
of which an open buffet will be served In the
suppcr-room for ladies' and gentlemen from II
O'Clock, y. m. The committee will spare nothing
to make this second entertainment fully equal
the first one-a soclable and select afair--and 1t
is hoped that all the members and their friends
will attend 1t.
VIOLATION OF THE LioUoR LAw.-OtiiccT Beall,
of the Second precinct, arrested william Quig-
ley, restaurant keeper, for selling liquor to
minors. lie had a hearing before Justice Thomp-
son, who fined him $50 for the offence,
George W. Randelett was arrested by Officer
StrAub, of the Fourth precinct, for selling liquor
TO soldiers. lie was fined $50 by Justice Morscll
Offcer Fowler arrested Edward Waite in the
Fourth precinct, on Friday, charged with keep
Ing his store open on Sunday. Justice Morscll
fined him $40, and ssoa costs
DEATH or MIR. ToMAN.-Aftcr a severe siege
of pain, Mr. John Toman, who was shot In the
First ward on Christmas night, by cOlored
man, died at Providence Hospital, on Saturday
at 0 O'Clock u. m. His funeral took place from
remains being trst taken to st. Peters church,
Capitol Hill and thence to Mount Olivet Gene
terry, where they were Inferred. The mother OF
the unfortunate deceased, who Is In Ireland, will
be Immediately notified of the untlmcly death OF
her son.
ANOTHER DEAD INPANT.-A white female in