The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-22

Ing Of the American Coioni,stion Society was
S sss .yssas eisy Sss.D 81 Tss Rss:
.Kfterprsyerby Rev. Mr.. Craig, Of New Jersey,
ward and read the annual report from which il
appears that, for the year ending. on the s1st
the expenditurss about 81, 900 The society
had purchased the ship Goiconda, and she hsd
Liberia; Among these emigrants were many
mechanics, and about one sixth Of them could
read and write. Letters had been received from
| selves satisfied with their new-found homes.
The religious preferences Of those who had gone
nS psesoS,p sosr
many nor so good q class Of emigrants.
The coast Of Liberia was about six hundred
some sixty towns Monfoyla, the capital OF the
Republic, is built mainly OF brick The people
had been very kind 70 the new emigrants. Grants
made to emigrants. The Methodists Of Monroyia
had erected churches In different parts of the
church, The Bsptists, Presby terisns, and others
were about to erect churches.
Applications for passage In the ship which is to
sail In May next had been received from all parts
q the country, comprising already over two
thousand persons.
the colored people who were willing to go to
Llberia. ..
The president said that the Rev. Thomas Hill,
present, but had sent an address, and would call
on Rev. Peter Parker to read IL. The reverend
gentleman came forward and read the address,
In which Is mentioned that since the formation
ported to Africa rom America. "'' ''eA "'n
address.
At the close Of Mr.. Larrabee's remarks, the
president, Mr. Latrobe, entertained the audience
for short time, and alluded to the eloquent ad-
dress Of Senator Frclinghuysen.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dermody were rendered q
complimentary serenade by Healds band, at Mr..
Massi's, on Ninth, between Z and + streets.
an appropriate manner, that they appreciated
the compliment. II will be remembered that on
I've tnis happy Soups united
church, the fair bride having been Miss Emma
McDevitt daughter Of MT: John John Mcpevitt'
The band then " proceeded to the residence of
oiaceJ No. sos k street, between Eleventh and
meatary seensds e. Mr. Mott snd lady HERE
too, they were induced to enter the house, where
they paitook Of the hospitality Of mine host, the
forethought on the part OF the good lady The
band and other friends present having RECALLED
removed, and a basket OF choice flowers which had
graced the table, and which was the handiwork
Of Mr.. John Sauls, florist, on Seventh, between
Head, leader of the band, by Mr.. Mott, in a neat
little speech, in which he reflected credltably on
%uI oPpS ~ M Head, Ma Snn
graceful reply, in which he thanked Mr.. Mott for
the beautiful token Of esteem entertained to-
surprise, and he little dreamed, while partaking
Of the splendid entertainment, that the flowers,
the admiration Of all present, were designed as
whole credit for the music Mr.. Mott so much sd.
mrnd all to himself, for there were better men
SSna he ss%s share 81 the praise sc
would again thank him for the beautiful present
| Having ohatted socially awhile, the band
pleased with lie eSeninss entertsinH%ent' well
BOARD OF School TRUsTREs,-A special meot
ing Of this Board was held In their rooms At the
| Oily Hall last evening Present: Messrs, Wood
ward, lin the chair,) Fox, Brown, Wilson, John
| SOD, Rhees, and Cassell.
On motion, the regular business OF the meeting
NIr. Wilson moved that, In consideration Of
the long and valuable services Of DR.: Walsh, he
be chosen president pro TEN. for the current
Mr.. walsh was unanimously chosen.
heretofore, with the excer ton Of vacancies now
existing on committees, which could hereafter
| be filled: Agreed to.
Jennie Dibble for the position of teacher. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Examination OF
Candidates. Adjourned.
| GOVERNMENT CLERKS ASSOCIATION The
Government Clerks Association met last cye-
ming at their rooms on Seventh street, d. NJ.
secretary pro TEN. On the recommendation Of
the Executive Committee, John l.. Pau was
mttees pseyossy yu apPontsd made reports ON
tion, on propositions for Iifet assurances, and
on a savings departmental loan branch for the
benefit of the clerks and other employees In the
several departments, but taking no final action,
agreed to postpone the same until the next regu'
| lar meeting on the frst Tuesday of February,
at such place as may be advcrtized,
| A BEAsrLr SoLpiER.-Yesterday a soldier of
the 18th u. s. infantry, made call on the premi-
| SEES OF Miss Amidon's female grammar school, on
| the Island, where he made his way to the rear
buildings and there conducted himself In. In very
| the front Of the school-house where he made q
vulgar exposure OF his person, He was arrested
took him before Justice Tucker. The Justice very
promptly committed him to tho work house for
70 days In default OF his fine.
| THE large stock of men and boys ready -made
clothing for winter wear now offered at New
| York wholesale prices by Messrs. stephens L
Co., 80 Pennsyivanis avenue between tS Ninth
riety Of fashionable clothing suitable for gentle
and SHys IN ssS unsg N m
I
LECTURE ny PRov. AaAssIz.-The lecture CON-
| mittcc of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
| tion announce that Prof. Louis Agassiz, OF Har-
| ward University, now in Washington, has con-
sented to deliver lecture before the association
| for its benefit on one evening during the present
| week.
| CoMPLINENTARy-Ab ball and supper 10 to be
given on Thursday night, 3oth instant, under the
auspices Of the several trade associations, hold
| Ing meetings at Trades Union Hall, as compl-
| ment to the popular proprietor OF the ha NJ The
ball will be held In the spacious room where the
meetings take place.
| PosTroNED.-The trial OF John Gordon alias
| Robbins, William Garrett and James Coleman,
| charged with firing the property of Mr.. q. q.
| Pearson and q. Rented, on the 9th instant,
which was to have take place before Justice
| Walter yesterday, has been postponed until
Friday next, at u 9'cloek, N.
| NEEDS REPAIRIN0.-The crossing on Seventh
| street and the south side of II north has been
| in q deplorable condition for a long time. Yes
| terday morning 1t would have been dangerous to
have Attempted to GROSS on skates. VIII the
| proper person please take tho hint.
4 IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
~ UNITED STATES PATENT OPRIoR,
WASHINGTON, December q, 1857.
4 On the petition Of HARRIgTC D. BIggLow, admin
istratrix Of tho estate Of Charles II. Bgelow, de-
OF patent granted to the said Charles II. Bigelow,
tho SJth day Of May 1871, for improyem in the