The national Republican., 1867-11-26
RATES OF ADyERTIsINo.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.


shelter, feed, clotho and educate destitute and
homeless children under is years Of age, who,
from tho force Of circumstances, arising either
from parental neglect or inability to attend the
public or charitable schools already established,
are in many instances objects Of charity, solicit
ing aims from house to house, often to tho an.
noyanco Of those who would, through some sys.
tematio organisation, chesrfully give them aid,
but now, from their great number and unknown
condition, often feel compelled TO turn them
empty away. With o view Of combining the
interests Of this destitute and oharity.seeking
population into ono institution, tho Newsboys'
Home and Children's Aid Society" has been
merged into tho "Industrial Home School"
and the following officers have boen elected: Ii.
d. Cooke, presidentj A. X. Browne, N. Sargent,
and A. M. 0angewer, yice-presidents; d. NJ.
Kelsey, secretary Moses Kelley, treasurer; H.
A. Brewster, solicitor, and chairman Of finance;
trustees, e. Richards, J. A. Risloy, S. J. Bower,
J. Q. HaIkness, N. Sargent, r. II. Smith, E d.
Welch, M. Q. Hart, A. Chester, J. s. Brown,
Prof J. Henry, 2. @. Robbins. A. J. Dietrich,
s. Ii; MeKim, @. s Noyssi lady managers, Mrs.
Or. Bliss, Mrs. A. NJ. Gangcwer Mrs. q G.
Robbins, Mrs. R. Hooper, Mrs. Carter, Mrs,
Com. Morris, Mrs. z. Richards, Mrs. A. X.
Browne, Mrs. A. J. Dietrick, Mrs. d. NJ. Kelsey,
Mrs. J. 8 Brown, Mrs. NJ @. Hart.
Schools Of this character have been established
in other cities, and are now In successful opera.
tion, greatly reducing street begging and petty
and local communities where they arc estab-
lishod Is apparent, In the increased security Of
property, the suppression Of crime, and tho pro.
motion Of peace and good order throughout tho
community.
Thousands Of boys and girls have thus boen
Saved from thieving and yagabond life. and
provided with employment and desirable homes,
thus qualifying them TO become valuable citi.
zsns and useful members of society.
The objects Of this benofcent Institution and
proposed plan Of operations, most earnestly com.
mend themselves to the kindly sympAthies and
aid Of the inhabitants of this District and with
the large number Of such children who ought at
this time to be within the pale of such home
its necessity must bc apparent TO all.
Tho officers and managers are, for the most
part, so we'll and favorably known for their
deeds Of charity and acts of christian beneyo-
lonce, (many Of them being identified with other
beneGcent institutions Of tho city, as to require
no additional commendation from any ono
The trustees propose to establish a permanent
central school and home In Washington with
branches in Georgetown and at the Navy Yard,
where this interesting but unfortunate class Of
children can find friends, receive instruction,
and bs put on tho pathway Of better life.
II Is hoped that Congress will appropriate
sufficient funds for the enlargement mt Of the pres-
ent buildings md for the erection of such Others
ns may be necessary; bat tho funds and snp.
plies needed for sustaining and carrying on tho
tributons Of an appreeiative and generous pub
lie. No one could bestow aid for better pur.
pose, than TO found and maintain such q noble
Institution, which, If successful, Is destined 10
become an element OF pride and glory to the
city.
Each individual should feel an interest and
responsibility in doing his part in this good
work. The lady Managers Of this Iustitution
propose giving q collation. to destitute and home.
less children at the "NsusbOys' Home build.
ing, Seventh street, Island, on Friday afternoon,
November 10th, at 2 o'clock. Contributions for
this dinner, either In bread, butter, meat, ap-
pies, including articles of clothing, may be sent
to Mrs. Dr. Bliss, No. 2i4 Y street, opposite the
E6bitt House, or to A. X. Browne, No. 207
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willards Hotel
also to tia Nowsboys' Homo" building, which
Is to be used as the Central Homo School until
better and more ample accommodations are pro-
yided. 1t Is believed that this announcement
will touch the hearts OF cur citizens and even Of
strangers sojourning in our midst, with such
force, that ample means and provisions will bo
spontaneously contributed without further soli-
citation.
Contributors and all interested in this work
arc cordially invited to bo present on the above
occa sion aud participate In the opening seryi- /
'css of this praiseworthy InstitutiOn,
TEMPERANCE MEErIsa.-Tho meeting Of the
Washington Temperance Society, held on Sun.
was largely attended.
John P. Hollingshead, esq president Of the
society, made few remarks, In which he said
that ho regretted the illusions of tho public
press In relation to tho remarks Of tho Hon. Mr..
Price on Friday last. Tho speaker denied the
assertion that President johnson was a drunkard, /
which be knew from his own personal know. /
ledge.
Hon. T. W. Upton was introduced. delivering
q very nblo address, in which he referred to the
mental and physical laws governing man, and
which could not DO violated without suffering In
consequence.
Governor T. II. Ford followed, making alIu. |
sion TO the remarks Of the Hon. Mr.. Price 70. |
GREETING that they were made
Other addresses were made, after which the |
association adjournsd.
TEACHERS AssOcIATIoS-A meeting Of the /
Echool.teachers of Washington county was held |
in the Uniontown school. house on Saturday last /
large number OF teachers were present. Tho
meeting was called to order by ]. S. Lloyd, esq.
Mr.. ii. Smith was appointed Temporary chair
man, and L. h. LOngley secretary Tho cleo.
tion Of permanent officers was postponed till the
nort meeting. Il X, Longley was appointed
committee 10 present to the school commission.
ers the Importance Of an association, and request
their cooperation. J, s. Lloyd, L. II. Smith,
Miss s. p. Abell, Il. X. Longloy, and II Smith
were appointed Committee on Constitution and
Bylaws.
J. M. BLANCHARD osq., Of tho Patent Office,
having been invited by tho Government Clerks
Association, OF which he was late president,
to deliver o lecture before thom, has accepted,
and Tuesday evening next has heen selected for
the occasion. The lecture Is to be delivered in
the hall of the fourth floor Of the Mieikgeneer
building, Tho subject Of the lecture will be Of
interest to tho Government employees, and they,
as woll as the public, are invited TO attend.
FRAuD.--Freeman 0rne, a New Yorker, was
arrested by detectives Kelly and Digley on Sun.
day evening, charged by Charles A. Sherman,
banker, with dofrauding him Of the sum Of 5000
by false representations 0rne had a hearing
before Justice Walter, who committed him to
Jsn in default Of 1000 security for his appear
ance at court.
KSIGuTs OF PrTmAs Grand Lodge officers
and several Of the members of this Order, will
leave this city for Baltimore on Friday evening
next, to organize Golden Lodge, No. !, of Balti.
this hainO iha Arai loJa - n.do to- |