The national Republican., 1867-05-23
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.


SECOND WARD CossERvArIvE NoxISA.
TNa CosyEsrIos.-This meeting was held 10
Woodward Hall last evening at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. WIN. Flynn called the meeting TO order,
and nominated Mr.. Alexander Rutherford as
chairman, and Mr.. Ailisr4se:Jailor as Secretary,
and they rere duly chosen and took their re-
speotive positions.
The Chair stated the object Of the meeting,
and then requested that any present who had not
been registered u voters should arise 10 their
feet. In compliance, Eve persons arose; and, by
further request, gave In their names 90 that they
might be handed TO Gen. Peter Y. Bacon, one Of
the commissioners Of registration. 1... -.
Mr.. Andrew Jaokpon moved that the meeting
proceed to the choice Of q candidate for Alder
man for the Second ward. Carried.
Messrs. ]. W. Barker and Chas. I. Canheid
were nominated; but Mr.. Barker declined, and
nominated Mr.. Samuel A. Peugh.
The Chair insisted on Mr.. Barker standing the
nomination
Mr.. Flynn and Mr.. Jackson were chosen as
tslisrsi and, on motion Of Mr.. Barker, the vote
was taken, by the voters placing their names op-
posite the candidates Of their choice.
The vote resulted as follows; Mr.. Barker, II !
Mr.. Garfield, 40; and Mr.. Peugh, 1.
Mr.. Canaeid having received the largest num-
ber Of votes, was declared the candidate for Al
dsrmsn from the Second ward.
He was then declared the unanimous choice Of
the meeting.
As candidates for Common Council, Messrs.
Allison Nailor, jr l.. +. Clarke, II. @. Stewart,
VIM. Thomas, Geo. Jillard, and Samuel A, Peugh
were nominated. -
Msssr,. CLARK. Stewart, and Jillard declined,
and Messrs. Eailor. Thomas, and Peugh were
declared the choice Of the meeting for Council
men.
For the Office Of Assessor the following were
nominated: George W. Harkness and George T.
Stewart. Mr.. Stewart declined, and the pOmi-
nation Of Mr. Harknsm was made unanimous.
Mr.. John H; sessford moved to adjourn but
afterwards withdrew It.
Mr.. ]. W. Barker presented . resolution from
the executive COMMITTEES In relation to raising
money with which to carry on the campaign
which was adopted.
Tho Chair requested gentlemen present to
come forward and put their names dovn for
what they wsre willing to contribute for the OBJ
jsct above mentioned. Ono person responded.
Mr.. ]. W. Barker suggested that some plan
be adopted by which TO insure the registration
Of the friends Of the party, and desired every
man TO constitute himself q committee Of one to
see that his friends were registered.
On motion the club adjourned.
INTERESTING CoScERr AND EXERCISES
An interesting concert and exercises connected
with the Island Baptist Sunday School took place
last evening at Odd Fellows Hall. fec was
charged TO hear and sec the programme arranged,
the prosseds Of which are intended for the bens-
at Of the church. The hall was crowded, q large
proponderAnoe OF those present being Of the
weaker sex. Mr.. James Hall, ono Of the mem.
bers Of the church, and Mr.. Lucas the superin-
tendent Of the school, arranged and conducted
the exercises, which were Of q most interesting
order, and slioited unqualified appreciation from
those present.
"Hosannah to the Lamb of God" sung by
the entire school, opened tho exercises Of the
avanfn0. xvhtnh xva fall h. r.. L..
pastor, Rev. @. G. Msador. Tho programme was
then strictly followed out; some OF the pieces re.
cited and others vooalized being exceedingly
we'll rendered, and rejecting credit alike upon
tutor and pupil. Tho following was the order Of
programme:
IHave Something Sweet to Toll You, Emma
Lucas; Gossip and Deceit, Misses Dechard and
Downsy; Jesus the Refuge. Captola Lipphard;
Truthfulness and Honesty, Misses Lipphard and
Lsnoir; The Boy and the Stars, Master Deatleyj
Gipsiss Warning, Misses Bolt, King and Charl-
ton; Help the Poor, Misses Lucas and King A
Lesson In the Bible, Misses Lipphard and Lenoir;
The Rival Speakers, Masters Avery and Charl-
toni Ambition, Kate Boswelli jesus Loves Me,
Cassie Harris Solo--To. day I'm 62, Bette
Keeyes; Tho Precious Book, Rosie Downing;
How to Tell Bad News, Masters Charlton and
Stoddardi Ny Own Mamma, Marian Spauldiugi
There's Friend That's Ever Near, Chorus.
Part II-Shall We Gather at the River,
Chorus The Saviours Promise, Sarah KING
Ellen and Mary, Misses Adams and Sherwoodj
What Child can do, Allie Riddle; The Robin
and the Cattle, Martha Clarvoej The Angels
Welcome, duette and chorus About Study, Misses
Charlton and Belt Tho Dying Chief John Camb-
bell; Infinite Wisdom, Mary SMALL Spring La
vinia Prustti Solo, Tho Basket Makers Child,
Sophie LipphArdi The Importance Of Youth,
Lottie Luoasj Which was the Coward, Miss
Tycsr and Mr. Balstsri Life and Death Of King
Richard III, Charles Taylor; Morning Conver-
sation, Miss Avery and Master ChArltoni Dressing
for Church, Bettie Keeyssi Solo, The Jockey Hat
and Feather, CAptola Lipphardi Grandpa, Bm.
ma Lucas.
Miss LiEIie Hinton, accompanied on the piano,
rendered efficient service In entertaining those
present. The affair was one which will be re-
membersd, by old and young, as ono Of pleasure,
profit and interest 10 them.
SAMCoLYER.-Two ofthe personal friends
Of this individual len this city on last Saturday
morning, on Q visit to him at Fortress Monroe,
where he Is training for the coming fight with
Aaron. They found Sam in most excellent con.
dition already and still undergoing the most
rigid exercise daily. He has no ono with him
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