The national Republican., 1867-08-23

by Gen. Washington himself, with great Masonic
array, September IS, 1893
RECEPTION or JAcoB TRIPLER-GRAsp oyA.
rIos-rhe committee Of tho fire department Of
Georgetown, headed by Chief Engineer VIM.
Lowrie, repaired to the Seventh street wharf
yesterday at noon, where they met the venerable
Philadelphia fireman, Jacob Tripler, and com
mittee Of the Alexandria fro department.
Coaches were In readiness, and tho party arrived
in Georgetown about u p. m, aod escorted to
the engine house Of tho Henry Addison, whore
Mr.. Tripler and tho AleIapdrians spent some
time inspecting the engine aud the building, OK.
pressing great satisfaction with tho apparatus,
| and the courtesy extended them. At 2 o'clock
information was received that grand banquet
was in waiting for the guests at Mr.. ROdisr's
hotel, O fow doors below the engine house. Chief
Engineer Lowrie then formed line, with Mr..
Triplcr at the head, supported BY Mr.. George T.
Wilmington, president of Friendship No. /, of
Alexandria, on the right, and Mr.. Lowrie on the
left Of Mr.. Tripler, followed by the members Of
the Henry Addison, who escorted tho veteran
fireman to the spacious front room Of Mr..
Rodier's hotol, where sumptuous repast was
In readiness.
Mr.. Lowrie welcomed the guests, and after
satisfying the inner man and the cloth removed
anecdotes, songs, &C., wero the order, Mr.. q. NJ.
Mcdaniel Of the Henry Addison, singing when
you and 1 were solder.b boys together, " and the
Flag Of the Union" with fne effect.
| After dinner Mr. Tripler and the Alexandrians
witnessed trial Of tho working Of the steamer
Henry Addison, which took place In front Of tho
new market, the party being delighted with the
power Of the steamer and the activity Of tho
| members.
Mr.. Triper Is seventy. eight years Of age, has
been an active fireman as member Of the Uni
ted States Engine Company, Of Philadelphia, for
hfty.four years, and to-day has the appearance
of a man of forty or fifty years. Around his
| waist he wears q belt, bearing the following in.
scription: This bolt has been worn BY Jacob
Tripler, in active service with the United States
Fire Engine Company, from 1912 to tho present
! time, 1867
While in Alexandria Mr.. Tripler attended
Divine service on Sunday at Christ (EpiscopaD
| church, and was escorted to a seat in q pew for.
merly occupied by General George Washington.
Mr. Tripler had the pleasure Of shaking the hand
Of Gen. Washington in his youth, and expressed
great desire to occupy the seat which was once
filled by the immortal Father Of American Inde-
pendence.
Those who accompanied Mr. Tripler were Col
Robert NJ. Mcclure and Robert Young Of Phila-
delphia; Richard Tomlinson, foreman Of Friend.
ship Fire Company, Of Alexandria, aud Jos. II.
Young, engineer Of the Hydraulion Steam Fire
Company, Of OfAlexandria.
The entertainments Of the day were of the most
agreeable nature, and Mr.. Tripler, before the
close was compelled to cry out. "Hold, enough
This afternoon grand complimentary picnic
will be given at AnalOstan Island, In honor Of
! Mr.. Triplor, and that gentleman has signifod
his intention to be present, as also the commit
toe OF Alexandria nrsmen, who accompanies him
to Georgetown.
TnE CoUScILs-Th Board of Common Coun.
oil met last night at the usual hour DR.. Ciayin,
president, in the chair.
Mr.. Pickrell presented an ordinance for the
introduction of Potomac water in Oak Hill CEN.
etery; which was amended and passed.
Mr.. Davis offered a resolution relating to the
removal Of the sand bar in the channel, caused
by the late freshet. Referred.
Mr.. Shoemaker presented petition Of T. L. @.
Pettingill, asking permission to erect fence on
Lingan street. PasFed.
Also, resolution for the further repairs Of
Water street, and approPriating 800 therefor.
Passed.
Mr.. Ramsburg presented a report concerning
tko condition Of the poorhouse, and on motion
Of Mr.. Shoemaker tho report was accepted and
the committee instructed to bring in a bill for
the repair Of tho same.
A message was received from the Street Com.
missioner, renewing his recommendation for IN
appropriation for the repair Of certain streets.
Referred
Also, a communication from same, relative to
the unsafe condition Of Bridge street bridge,
Passed.
Mr.. Shoemaker offered a resolution appropria.
ting 81, 100 for the purchase Of 800 feet Of hose
and a wheel hose carriage for the use OF the
FIRE department. Passed.
An ordinance relating to tho repair of Deall
street was taken up, as amended by the Board Of
Aldermen, and passed.
Mr.. Shoemaker, from tho committee to whom
was referred an ordinance relating to the foot.
ways Of tho town, reported that the committee
Of conference had concurred in the substitute Of
tho Board Of Aldermen. The report was adopted,
and the resolution was passed.
A message from the Board of Aldermen was
received, recommending that when the Board
adjourn il be to the Grst Monday OF December.
Mr.. Clabaugh offered a resolution for the re.
pair of q pump on the east side Of Washington
street Adopted.
Adjourned
MERCHANTS ExCuANGE was consid.
cradle activity in the grain market yesterday,
principally for milling purposes, and prices for
wheat were well maintained, while corn was
buoyant at an advance Of fully cents on
yellow. Tho offerings of wheat reached 7, 700
bushels, and the demln was fully equal to the
supply the sales in detail being as follows: 5000
bushels red at S22s: 1925 bushels at 81 25i
|, 500 bushels at So, IS; $50 bushels at 81 20;
70 bushels damaged at 50; $50 bushels prime at
So 81; and 200 bushels red at 81 35 per bushel.
In corn, the receipts footed up 1880 bushels
with sales of 500 bushels white at 81. .04, and
|, 400 bushels yellow at Sl.lO per bushel. Rye
is firm, and receipts extremely light We note a
sale of 90 bushels at $l,2j. Flour Is nominal,
and market unsettled.
MASS TEMPERANCE MEETING,-0ur ancient
town is rapidly awakening up to the Importance
Of following the example Of other cities In in
augurating outdoor temperance mass meetings,
and Potomac Division Of Georgetown is about to
take the lead in making these meetings popular
and effective On Monday evening next meet.
ing under the auspices Of this Division will be
held in front Of the Custom House, and q com
mttee has been appointed to secure the services
of distinguished friends Of the cause to address
the assemblage,
PASSENGERS rER STEAMER JOnS GIBSON
The steamer John Gibson, Captain Henry G.
Fuller, left her wharf, foot Of High street, yes.
terday afternoon for Alexandra, and will leave
this morning for Now York. She carries a full
back freight. and among the passengers are the
following; Ed, Alexander, wife, daughter, and
servant ]. 7. Pike, Joy Edison, @. p. Benedict,
agent Of Adams Express, Mrs, Crawford. Miss
Crawford and servant.
Meeting OF Tue Fine CoMMIssIoSERs-Th
Board Of Firo Commissioners will hold a meet
ing at the Mayors office this evening. when a
committee of the Board OF tho Washington De-