The national Republican., 1867-05-17

GRAND REVIEW or TIE METROPOLITAN
PoLicg.-A general review Of the Metropolitan
police force came OF yesterday morning. At
O. clock tho divisions from tho various precincts
assembled at the Central guard house, where
they formed in line, and, under command Of
Capt. D. M. Reed, oountsrmarched down Louis
lana avenue to Twelfth street, up Twelfth street
TO the Avenue, and down the Avenue TO Seventh
street; up Seventh street TO Louisiana avenue;
up Louisipna avenue TO the City Hall, where the
Commissi6ners were ready TO receive them.
Messrs Nichols, Murtagh, Bacon, English, and
Welch were the Commissioners present and,
with Major Richards and his aids T. r. W.
Feinour, Lieut.. Noonan, and James Jordan, the
color-bearer, formed q group on the City Hall
steps, the force being drawn up In line In front
Of them. But few evolutions or drill was gone
through and tho Commissioners, after inspec-
tion, By passing In front and rear Of the lines,
expressed their satisfaction at the appearance Of
the men.
The line nett moved down Louisiana avenue 10
Pennsylvanis avenue, thence to Ninth street;
up Ninth street, by The REPunLIcAs office, TO
the Interior Depsstmsnt where they were re-
viewed, In the absence Of Secretary Browning,
BY Judge Otto. They then marched down y
street TO Fourtssnth, up Fourteenth 10 ], along
street to 6syenteenth, down Seventeenth 10 the
Avsnus, and thsnce along the Avenue, passing
in the western gate leading to the Prssidsnt's
mansion. A temporary halt vas made inside the
grounds, when the limo again moved on. the
President, along with Secretary Welles and Post,
master General Randall, reviewing them from
the front portioo Of the mansion. They passed
through the carriageway In solid column, four
abreast, and returned, marching BY company,
passing out the gate they entered. The presi.
dent expressed himself pleased with their general
appearance, and the Postmaster General 70.
marked, "they were Hns body Of men, Nr.
Jahn.on th.r r,llr~as s,H me- GIanIa, 9nara-
rotary Of War, escorted By Messrs. Nichols and
Murtsgh, arrived from the War Department and
expressed . desire to review them; his wish was
gratihed. and the body again passed through the
grounds, afterwards marching out the eastern
gate, down the Avenue, through the principal
streets, and dismis'ing at the Central Guard.
house. f.
s There were twenty-five mounted mon, under
command Of Lieut.. johnson; the entire number
out being over two hundred. They were clad In
summer uniform, marched we'll, presenting q
soldierly appearance, and they reflect credit
whether on parade or on duty as an efficient or
ganiration, and worthy to sustain the reputation
they already bear as force inferior TO mono In
the country.
At the Interior Department Judge Otto de-
sired Major Richards to express for him his high
opinion Of the appearance Of the force to them
and their officers. ofhcer Meredith, Of the
Eighth precinct, carried the national eolors. p.
MEETING OF JoURSEYNEN PLAsrERERs.-
Last evening the journeymsn plastsrers hsld a
meeting at German Hall, on Eleventh street;
Nicholas Murphy, chairman, and Brooke I'd.
monston, secretary. ... rs
The minutes Of the last meeting were read;
after which q number Of names were added TO
the list Of members.
Mr.. Gill, from. the committee appointed to 70.
wise the constitution and bylaws, reported that
the committee would be prepared to submit the
result Of their labors at the next meeting.
Mr. Edmonston moved that o committee bo M.
pointed to select q ball In which to hold the So
ciety's meetings. Adopted; and Mr.. Bdmonston
was appointed by the Chair to perform that duty.
A number Of members reported that their en-.
ployers had consented that they should cease
work on Saturday evenings at 4 O'Clock.
Mr. Gill offered tho following; which was
unanimously adopted:
BeHyesoipsd, That any journeymen plasterers
now in Washington and working at tho bu,i-
ness, who shall fail to become q member Of this
association previous to the 1st Of june next,
shall pay an initiation fee Of $25 when they make
application for membership.
Mr.. Mahonoy suggested the propriety Of elect
ing delegates Of the association to attend the
meetings Of the workingmens' Assembly. II
they were the last to do so, II was no reason why
they should be the least.
Mr. Gill moved that two delegates be chosen,
as suggested by Mr.. Mahoney.
Messrs. John r. Gill and James Barrett were
unanimously chosen as said delegates.
After some further unimportant business, the
meeting adjourned.
THIRD WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB.-The
club met at Wisewell Barracks, corner Seventh
and o streets, last evening.
The meeting was called to order by tho prssi-
dent, Mr.. A. @. Hall.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read by
the secretary, Mr.. John T. johnson. and no OBJ
jections being offered they wero approved Of
Mr.. John T. johnson said that the place Of
meeting Of the executive committee has been
changed from Justice Miller's office to his u John
I. Johnson o. residence, No. II X street, between
Seventh and Eighth streets.
Mr.. johnson also observed that there will be a
mass meeting Of the Third Ward Republican
club on next Monday evening, at Wisewell's
Barracks. There would be q brass band in at.
tendance, and a number Of speakers, including q
few members Of Congress, would address tn,
meeting.
On motion Of W. A. Cook, the meeting ad
journed to next Thursday evening, same place.
| CRLIBAoY TO BE DIsCUssED.-The Irvinl
Lyoeum have rather an interesting question fol
| discussion might. II Is as follows:
RsJolVed, That, owing to the increased ton
| dency to batchelorhood on the part Of tho young
men Of our country, II 10 the duty OF Congress
to Interfere by legislation to discourage such
tendency, either through the mode adopted by
Imperial Rome Of bringing into roproach those
who shall remain unmarried after certain age,
or by resorting to more arbitrary measures.
An animated debate Is anticipated. This
Lyceum meets at the Council Chamber, City
Hall, at 7.30 o'clock, when visitors are always
welcomed. We presume there will bo large
audience present on that occasion.
CHANCE OF FIRM-The gasiitting and
plumbing establishmsnt, heretofore conducted by
Messrs. Reynolds 4 Brown, at 500 Ninth street,
has changed hands, as will be seen by an adyer.
tisement elsewhere, and the business 10 now be
ing prosecuted by Mr.. VIM. W. Whitney. The
practical qualifications Of Mr. W., after an expe'
rienco Of over twenty years In our city. are a
sure guarantee that oil work in his line will meet
the satisfaction Of those who favor him with or
ders.
FrNRRAI. - Yesterday morning the
funeral Of the late Richard Barry took place
from st. Peters church, and II was very largely
attended, many Of our Oldest citizens being
present. Mr.. Barry was, until about 1857, tn,
| secretary Of the Board Of Common Council, and
latterly has been clerk in the Commissary Gen
erals office.
SANITARY CoNPANY.-Fifteen verbal ant
five written notices were served on persons yes
terday having nuisanoes existing on their prem
iSes. Five dead horses and eight dead dogs wer
reported and removed.
Base BALL-The Jefferson Base Bal
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