The national Republican., 1867-04-04
alational Aepnblitau.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

OLDEST INHABITANTs' AssooIATroY.--This
association held regular monthly meeting, In the
Board Of Aldsrmens Chamber, City Hall, at four
o'clock last evening. .'
Colonel Peter q, wusAinstOn occupied the chair
and Dr. A. Med. Davis performed the duties Of
Tbs minute, Of the las. meeting were read and
Mr.. J. Carroll Brent stated that he had, Per or.
der Of the association had printed 900 copies Of
Colonel J. o. Pickstps address concerning General
George Washington, delivered before the associa-
tion on the 2fd Of February last.
Several members desired 10 be permitted 10 con.
tribute towards sustaining the expense Of printing
the same, among whom was Colonel Pickett. Tho
request was granted, and contributions were re.
ceivsd. ..nrT 600 ..E "aa -r" aa'H
Mr.. J. Carroll Brent presented . paper and
drawing for the archives Of the association, given
TO him by Mr.. Clarence Baker. II 10 q drawing OF
,ihs FiBt Episcopal Congregation church, Christ
ohurch,) Washington. II was originally tobacco.
house on Dr. Carroll's farm, on New Jersey avenue,
sehoolroom was attached at the west end, where
the rector, Rev. Andrew T. Mccormick, taught for
some years previous to 1905 The drawing is q
hasty sketch made with a pen BY Thos. Under.
wood, ono Of the pupils Of 1904, on the inside
Of the cover Of an old Latin grammar. The build.
ing was occnpied by the congregation until 1907,
when they occupied building near the navy yard.
Tho Chair announced, with emotions Of pain, the
death Of Mr.. George Washington Young, an old
and estimable citizen. 70"
Col Washington said he never knew man Of
better character, or with moro even temper.
Mr.. chaunpey Bestor said he visited deceased at
his residence on the Potomac upwards Of thirty
years ago, and saw him frequently since. He never
formed more favorable opinion Of any man than
he did Of Mr.. Young. &
Mr.. Lewis johnson spoke In the highest terms Of
deceased, saying he knew him during . long series
Of years.
DR.. ]. D. Blake said he was in Gen. Andrews
troop Of cavalry with Mr.. Young over forty years
sinee, and was amazed and astonished TO learn oi
his sudden death. He was gentleman possessed
Of the highest degree Of intelligence and hospitality
and he was q very devoted Christian.
Mr.. Jno. +. Callan, presented the following serie,
Of resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resoiped, That we have heard with the pro.
foundest regret the death Of George Washington
Young, Esq, one Of the most respectable citiEenI
Of this District, member Of this association Of th,
Oldest Inhabitants and at the time Of his death
ono Of Its vice presidents.
Re,oirsd, That We deeply sympathire with hil
family In their bereavement, and in mingling oui
tears with theirs We bow submissiyely to the vii
Of Him who thus afhiets for His own wise pur
poses
Resoirsd, That as token Of our regard for th,
character OF our deceased friend the members o
the association will wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for thirty days.
RssOlUed, That the resolutions be engrossed b,
the president and secretary and forwarded to th
family Of the deceased.
Mr.. Fielder Dorsett and others testified to th
excellent qualifications Of Mr.. Young.
On motion Of Mr. J. Carroll Brent, 5000 add
tional copies Of Col Pickett's speech were ordere
to be printed, and that Eve copies be placed in th
hands Of each member Of the association.
Mr.. Lewis johnson moved that q committee o
three be appointed to inquire into the expedieno.
Of increasing the revenue Of the association. Car
ried.
The Chair appointed as said committee, Messrs
Lewis johnson, Major Chauncey Of Boston, an
John Waters
The following. named persons were nominated 70
membership, and duly elected: Messrs. Marshal
Brown, Commodore Junius, J Boyle, John Cranch
James Charles, Valentine Harbaugh, Jonathan
Forrest and John King.
Adjourned