Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-04-23

onVe, eAo e0e cOt0re0 citizens o. the Dis
Of the Secretary OF the Senate yes.erday al
ternoon az two O'clock waited upon him In q
oody At his residence, $50 New Jersey avenue.
wishing him a safe and speedy voyage. Among
otner gentlemen present were: Major ". j
mcDonaid, chief clerk; Samuel Wagner, Noah
Smith, ID. w. q. Clark. Wolcott Hamiin. C. o.
SIMPSON, Wallace h. White, John O. Bnrch,
William Spenser, j. w. Jones, M. Il. Shank
land, George 5. Wagner, Charles N, Rich
X: 7. Ringwalt james N Fitzpatrick, Joseph
McGuekian. Lewis hickman; Messrs Srrohm
and Lieb, Of the House or Represen tat,yes
and u: U. Forney and ]. Macfariand, of the
Major w. J. Mcdonald, chief clerk OF the
Senate, m ade q felIcitous address, leading Dol
Forney, on behalf of himself and associates,
their heartfelt wishes tor his health and hap.
piness, and safe return.
Col. Forney replied n . speech full OF warm
FEELING and glowing with patriotic sentiment.
OF the Chronicle establishment called upon
MN, and we've introduced by Mr.. j. Macfar-
land' managing editor of the Chronicle, who
expressed in happy style on their behalf their
PEI Nisnes LOT his prosperity and success in
his proposed trip.
Col. Forney replied, speaking of the reia-
lions OF capital and labor, and his own expe-
rience as journalist, referred to in MI Mac
fSrland's address.
The gentlemen were then severally intro
duced TO Col. Forney, and, after rendering him
thelr best wishes In his trip to the old world,
dispersed.
The officers and members of the Soldiers and
Sailors Union visited Col Forney's residence
about o'clock, headed with their own band
capt Malone, leader. After the performance
OF several airs, Col. Forney appeared, and was
introduced oy MAJOR W 8 Morse, president Of
the Union, who said that the members hearing
OF his proposed visit to Europe had come to
pay their compliments TO him and TO show
their appreciation of him as a citizen. Jour-
nallst, and patriot. He assured Col ForHey
mat his Kindness to the soldiers was not for
gotten.
Three cheers were then gwen for Col. For
ney, VINO stepped forward and said he ex-
pected at later hour in the evening to ad-
dress another class of his fellow tizens but
he was nevertheless glad to welcome the SOL
dlers and sailors before their arrival He
never stood in the presence of an American
soldier but that he looked upon one of the
worlds benefactors. At the close of Colonel
foineys speech three cheers were proposed
and given for him.
1t was 10 o'clock when the stirring music
from the band announced the arrival of the
colored citizens. After the performance of a
lew popular airs Col. FOrney appeared, when
George F. I. Cook, Esq, delivered an address,
say ing that any words Of counsel from one
whose noble and manly course has so largely
CLAIMED our admiration and gratitude will be
most acceptable
Col. Forney replied at considerable length,
ana ms remarks, which Were in his happiest
style, were listened to with great attention.
tie concluded his remarks amid terrific an
plause, and after several pieces of music bv
the band the large crowd separated in a quiet
and orderly manner, delighted with the pro-
eeedings OF the evening.
Some time after the departure of the colored
citizens, Colonel forney was sereHaded by the
MOZART Band (colored) He responded brief
ly. thanking them for the compliment and
bidding them farewell
MIR. Lewis Hickman, in response TO Colonel
Eorney,.recited an original poem, which he
had composed himself
THE REGISTRY OF VOTERs-The Judges of
election commenced registering voters In the
Sixth Ward yesterday, at the Anacostia En-
glne House. -Four hundred and sIxty-four
names were placed upon the poll list during
the day, OF which $50 were white and lis were
colorea persons. The judges OF election will
On the two days specified in the act OF Febru-
airy D. 1907. mot exceeding five days prior u
the election on the first Monday in June next"
act on applications of persons to have their
names placed on the list of registered voters
as they shall present themselves for that pur
pose Each case will be acted on separately,
and be decided on its own merits. Ii is un-
derstood that on these days the Judges will act
on those who were sick or absent from the
city at the time of the registry.
PARDONED BY THE PaBsIDBNT-President
johnson yesterday issued pardons TO the fol-
lowing persons, who are now fulfilling their
sentences for crime in the Albany peniten-
tIary, namely: Charles Smith, pardoned by
reason OF his age and IN firmties and on recon-
mendation Of the jury that convicted him;
John Bauman, pardon recommended by Dis.
trict Attorney Darlington, Mayor Wallacb.
and others; Emma Cole recommended NV
Judge Fisher and District Attorney Caring
ten; James Carroll, recommended by Hon
Roscoe Oonkling and the Mayor Of Utica. N.
u, and others; and William Smith, recon-
meHded by Judge Fisher and the jury that
convicted him. In all OF the above cases the
time for which the prisoner. were sentenced
has nearly expired.
ST. DoaINIcK's OoRsEr BAEp-We ara in.
debted 10 this fine band for the pleasure of a
serenade last night. II is composed Of young
men connected with St. Dominicks Sunday
school, and though organized oniy in October
last, has acquired great degree of DR. efficiency
showing that they have much musical talent
In their ranks which has been developed by
. . capable instructor, Prof Lantz- Since
their organization the band has given TIVE
remarkably successful concerts; and if they
continue 10 improve in the same ratio the
band will soon take rank with the best hands
OF the country. We must not forget to add
that they are all exceedingly good looking
young men, fact generally remarked by the
ladies compllmentea by their music on their
serenading tour last night
We LEARN that the Washington GasIight
Company has contracted for the hauling and
delivery TO their customers of all coke sold in
this city. Upon all sales OF coke made here
after the cost of delivery will be added to the
price Of the coke. The coke is sold at ten
cents per bushel, te which will be added the
delivery at the following rates Prom the
works 10 and including 9th street two cents
per bushel; LIST street east, three cents per
busuci' DeFOHu. FOUR cents per bushel. This
arrangement Is made TO secure prompt de.
livery at uniform and low rates to customer
The attention of all housekeepers who study
economy in the use OF fuel is called to this ar.
ucIe.
THE AMEEDE HoEORABLR.-Int the Criminal
Court on Saturday, District Attorney Gar.
rington reflected somew hat harshly upon the
testimony Of Justice Walter, while m king his
speech in the Cleaver case-comparing him to
the character of Dogberry, as described by
Shakespeare. Yesterday morning, in open
court, Mr.. Darlington made an amende by
disciaImiBg any intention TO impugn the mo-
uves of Justice Walter, or 10 offer him an in
suit Justice Walter, he said was a good ON
Ger. and one who was conscientious in the
discharge of his duty, and what b ad been SAID
bad bee uttered in the heat OF debate and
without any Intention 10 Iniure.
RRORGANIZATIoN THE WASHINGTON
ZoUAvEs-At a meeting at Magee's Hall, last
evening, called 70 reorganize the Washington
Zouayes, Capt. Powell formerly commander
of the company was chosen temporary
chairman, and Capt Fuller temporary sec
retary. About fifty young men were present.
OF whom thirty signed the roll. Capt Powell,
Mr.. Bates, and Mr.. Wigget were appointed
Committee 10 draft a Constitution and bylaws
and report at the next meeting. Adjourned to