Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-18
Jseh.e. D...era,ie Association.

Anniversary 81 raR ADOPTION OF TEE YRD-
ERAL oonerIfufioa.
Lat eveasng the eighty first anniversary OF
the adoption Of the Constitution OF the United
States was celebrated BY . mass meeting al
Gar nsi's Hall, under the auspices Of the Jack
son Democratic Association, and Il was largely
amended The stand was occupied BY the
omcers OF the association, Hon. T. b. Florence,
Dr. John 3. Blake. Captain James Goddard,
Calvert Joseph L. Simms, J. b. Ellis, immor-
tai ~. NJ" Francis dcNerhany, q. H. Snow,
p. A. Aiken, the Commitsee Of Arrangements,
VIM. Flynn, DIR. Clayton and Col. Nd CO uIre,
and several officers Of the army and navy.
Portraits Of the candidates, Seymour and Blair,
S were dhmpiaysd, and when the procession,
Head, bad arrived and entered the room, sew
eral additional flags. as also an eagle, were
placed on the stand.
The meeting was called to order BY Mr.. John
+. Ennis. First Vice President. Mr.. r. s.
DAVIS was Secretary. After some preliminary
business had been transacted, MI. 5. p. Moses
presented to the association the banner (sup.
posed 10 have been lost) which had been pre-.
sented to the ASSOCIATION by the Democratic
Club OF the Twelfth Ward Of philadelphia in
1897, and IL was greeted with applause. He
also stated that the Committee OF Arrangements
had performed their duty in reference 10 invi.
tations, and he sent to the stand the following
leItere:
"TRxAsURY DEPARTMENT, September is,
1s6S.-Dear Sir: Your favor OF the 18th inst,
inviting me to be present at q celebration on the
evening Of the 18th instant at the headq uarters
OF the jackson Democratic Association, In
washington. of the eighty first anniversary of
the adoption VI the Constitution, was received.
Sympathizing, as LIDO, IN ell proper efforts
which are beng made TO preserve in the hearts
OF the people love and reverence for the Con-
stitution of the United Safes under which our
country has made such wonderful progress IN
wealth and power. regret to say that the con-
dition Of my health is likely to be such as to
rs.atr. ttnv t.
non. Very truly yours, h. MCCULLoCR.
Simon p. Moses. Esq, Chairman, &C."
"EASTON, Md, September IL, 1s65-S.m,a r.
Noses. Esq-DKAR SIR: Pour polite invitation
in your city Oh the 18th instant il received. L
will, with pleasure. be present on the occasion
and address our fellow citizens in commemo.
ration OF so august an instrument. The Consti.
tuition or Its overthrow Is the issue which the
people will soon be called upon to decide.
Unless the people rally to its rescue the country
is gone. We live In Troublesome times, and
every man should use his best endeavors to
ward of the impending danger. Very respect.
NINIAN PINcKsKY.
The reading OF these letters was greeted with
Dr. Pinckney was the first speaker. and he
referred to the present condition of the cou ntry.
with States unrepresented and kept out Of the
Union by tyranical Congress. The Presi-
dent stands square on the Constitution In re-
ferring to Grant he said that he could not de-
tract from his fame as a soldier. and he was
familiar especially with his services at the
West When, IN after years, the history of the
country is read the name of Grant, with those
OF Sherman and Mcclellan, applause Porter
and Farragut, Iapplause,] will be found to oc-
cupy the highest inches. Grant was no states
man though, and could only claim the suffrages
OF the people because Of his services as a SOL
der: The Democratic party had placed in
frage, and who believes in the indestrnctibilitv
OF the American Uni0h, and one who. in his
way, aided as much in securing the success of
the Union arms at Gettysburg as Grant did in
his way. [Applause.l The West he was sure
would rally to the rescue, the flag will be up.
held, and the Constitution preserved, and the
Union made inseparable by the loyalty of an
overwhelming vote in favor Of Seymour and
Blair. fApplause.l
After the band had played "Hail Columbia,
the Chair introduced Hon. Tkos. B. Florence,
who has Just returned to this city,--as the next
Representative from the Second Congressional
District of PennsylvanIa-and he was greeted
win warm applause. He spoke of the present
condition OF the country, and said the spirit of
hate. now rampant in the land was the teach.
ing OF Radicalism. In conclusion, he enjoined
upon all present to stand firm by the Constit
ton, and do all in their power to secure the
election OF Seymour and Blair
Captain James Goddard next addressed the
assemblage, inviting the association to attend a
NEE ting in Georgetown on Monday evening
next, 22d inst
Col: James G. Paine, a newly elected mem.
oCi VI Inc hSSOCldtlOI, lnduc lew remarks.
Francis McNerhany. Esq, folio wed, and in
the course Of his remarks, said that had it not
been for Gov. Swami and other true patriots
Maryland to-day would be in the condition OF
OF some OF the so.called "reconstr ucted' States
He referred 10 the late municipal election in
this city, and said the ballot boxes would not
be manipulated by an inscriptions City Reg
lister, but the Democracy of the nation would
see that the vote would be honestly counted.
and the result declared in favor Of seymour
and Blair.
TO attend the meeting in the First Ward on
Thursday night next TO participate in the dedi.
cation Of a hickory pole also to attend the
dedication OF pole In Georget own on Mond day
night next
THE RIVER FRONT.-From Potomac Ferry
wharf the steamer Winntsimmet, VITA the coli
ored Zouaves, made an excursion to the White
usual trip to Gone river and intermediate
landings. The wharf reports will be found
below.
HGrrey's rf-Sailed-steamer Pioneer,
Olden, Tor Aceotink, light
Carriers Whort.-Sailed -schrs. Lydia A.
Hughlett, Evans, America, Paul, and Armada,
Palmer, for Havre de Grace, light.
kimmons, White, fl ON Norfolk, with LUMBER
and shingles for Mohun & Son and VIM. Nc.
Lean; Mary Rebecca, from the fishing shores,
with fifteen hundred punches of as Torted fat
fsh for Thomas Reagan: Access, Nelson, with
seventy cords Of pine wood for market; two
barges, with icdfrom the Great Falls for the
Great Falls Ice Company. Sailed-schr. Fed
eral Hill, Wheeler for Port Deposit, to load
with lumber tor q. b. Church &c Go.
hty's Wkarf-Arrived-schr. John S. Ha-
vens, Lewis, from AccOmac, with potatoes and
oysters for market. Sailed-schr. Pandora,
Caleb Machodoc, light.
Fay's Hkarf-Arrived-schr. Andrew John.
son, Sullivan, with wood for George l..
Sheriff.
Bcrry's Whdy5.-Arrived-sch schooner Shawnee
Tribe, Coyington, with oak wood for market.
Siyu Street Uhdrf.-Arrived-schr. Moses
Van Name, Van Name, from New York. with
hay for the Washington and Georgetowd Ice
Company.
CHARGE OF FALSE PRRTENCRs.-Yesterday,
Detectives CoOmes and Miller had before JUS
tlce Walter young man, charged by
Mr.. Marvin Eastman with false prstences; L.
q. Hine appearing for the prosecution and
MessTs. Norris and Price for the defence. 1t
appeared from The evidence that the defendant
had sold his salary at a discount TO complain
am, and it il alleged that when due it was not
paid. The Justice withheld his decision.
the MARYLAND SUFFER1Rs.-Snce our last
report, the treasurer of the relief fund has
day, S63. balance on hand for special distribu.
ton in the Valley of the Patupsco. From
accounts mat daily reach the treasurer, from
most reliable sources, there are yet many cases
Of suffering for food and raiment among the
SIN all farmers and their families in the valley
above and below Ellicott City.
THE COMET VIsIBLE.-Enckes Comet Is now
visible through glass. 1t Is located near the