The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-03-07

WhsHtNNTON NATIONAL MONUMENT OFTfCE,
FEBRuARY %, 1ses.-AmonR the proceedings OF
the Washington National Monument Society,
at the meeting this lay, are the following;
elected 10 Hi The vacancy caused by the death az
Mr.: Philip X. Fcndall, late third Vice president,
and the following gentlemen were unanimously
Of Gen. Peter Force, Col. william L: Hodge ,G and
Mr.. Philip II. Fendall, viz. Messrs. Alexander
\. shepherd, Fitnhugh ooyle, and DR.. Charles
The secretary announced the death Of Mr..
Philip r. Fendall, late third vice president and,
upon mno nnIn Som M composed o. Judge
James NJ. Carlisle, was appointed by the Chair
to prepare a tribute OF respect to the memory Of
the deceased. The committee then reported the
following preamble and resolutions; which were
unanimously adopted;
II has been only few weeks since this
grief on the death OF two OF Its most valued
members, and now again 1t has to lament the
demise Of another who WAS respected and es-
teemed wherever known. Philip Richard Fem
dali, the third vice president OF the society,
departed this life on the leth instant in the 7Sd
MI, FendalH was a gentleman Of the old school,
deeply imbued with the patriotism, learning,
purity, and probity Of the founders Of the repub-
S o wn %rss sSc pTn
ciple OF free government. He revered their work
as OF priceless value, and by precept and example
commended 1t to the reverence and love Of his
Mr.. fendsll was not only eminent In his pro.
fession, the law-hc WAS also an accomplished
colonial history Of his own country and the his.
tory Of the mother country, and was especially
sery wnh the g MsrS oSr
English revolution In l6ss. His mind was stored
with useful information Of every description,
illustrate and adofn his own vigorous reflections.
lie was an able and elegant writer, a good
speaker, presenting his viewsn clear and forcible
language, and in an animated and earnest manner.
Though ardent in his feelings and strong In his
convictions, he was tolerant OF the opinions Of
those who differed from him. He conceded to
combated what he conceived to be error with
argument, and never wounded the sensibility of
his antagonist by harsh expressions or provoking
Mr. Fendali WAS patriot in the fullest sense
Of the word; proud OF his country, defender Of
He dctested tyranny and oppression, and advo.
Gated intelligent and regulated liberty. Pos
sessins great blandnesz OF manners and congo
the courtesy and consideration expected OF a
wcll-bred and true gentleman. He was as mod
est and unassuming as he was learned and guile.
less; sincere and true; amiabe and beloved In all
the relations Of domestic and private life. In
every respect he was model gentleman and
was held by ali who knew him.
As member OF this Society he was devoted to
the patriotic work confided to us, and labored
promote Its interests. His loss TO US is severe,
and we duly appreciate IT. Therefore,
Resoiped, That we mourn the death Of Philip
II. Fendall, our friend and associate, who early
and long gave his influence and time, In un-
wearied efforts, to raise monument In this city
to the mem1,y Of the father Of his country. .
his memory we will wear the usual badge OF
s q <: .%; ssRE Of es. he
sincere sympathy In their bereavement, and that
JOHN CARROLL BRENT, Secretary.
RoBpERY OF LETTERS AND ARREST OF THE
PEnPETRAToR.-A colored man, named Tighl-
s1
f. Depro, special agent OF the Post Once Depart
ment, charged with robbing letters entrusted to
that on the 18th OF December last, Rev. q. A.
Sehon, who was stopping at the Seaton House,
mailed two letters, one containing Clio to his
party, which never came to hand. On the 2sth
Of the same month lady, stopping at the same
house, addressed letter to Franklin Depot, Viz.
ginia, containing sls, which also never came to
hand. These persons addressed notes to Post
master Bowen Of our city post office, who en-
Depro. lie At once set to WORK to discover the
perpetrator, and after due inquiry he became
satisfied that the pilfering was not done by any
tion to Tighlman Dorsey he requested Mr.. Mar.
shall smith, also special agent Of the depart
to place 80 marked note In letter In the pres
cnce OF Dorsey, and directed the employees oil
| the post Office to keep lookout for the letter
and retain it II 1t came to hand. Mr.: Smith per
morning to place the letter In the officc, and Mr.
Depro at once took him iu custody, when the
being found, Dorsey imme lately acknowledged
| that he had committed the theft above-mention.
! ed, as also several others.
| Accused WAS locked up at the Central guard
house, and was brought out before Justice Har.
per atGp ". for . hearing, W. y. Fendail, esq,
| MeaaFa Ercdprlck DrDrO and MArah all Smith
were duly sworn, and the evidence ELECTED was
substantially the same As the statement given
that the tio note WAS a counterfeit one; which
being the case, he plead that there was no lar
ecny, and especially was this the case as the let
ter was entrusted to voluntary agent to de-
liver. Mr.. Fendall looked upon the case AT
| simply one Of breach Of trust. The letter had
not been In the United States mails OF post oiiSe
| Therefore 1t was no larceny. The justice dis
missed the case.
New Sour HOUSE ARRANaRNENTs.-The fol
| lowing communication has been received:
T W. 9sII9%IS GrI Mach Me- Of
of the Providcnt Aid Society and General y. II
| Howard, assistant commissioner:
house s asenf IN the Frs Second sec fSird, FiR
Sixth, and Seventh wards from the 18th Of Feb
ruary. onward.
Gated vegetables to the wards named, to four oil
| them on and after to-day, and to the remaining
two on and after Tomorrow. II the yegetablei
are not good, that fact to be reported direct te
| Gen. Howard at once.
>. He will furnish the wood for cooking II de
sired, the same to bo used with the utmost
| economy.
1. ReIuisitions to he made on Gen. Howard In
advance for the supplies required by the director
| or agent.
Z. lie will not pay for the bread bought since
| the nth OF February.
| To carry out this arrangement you will pleas,
report al once to the Secretary lat the "Star'
| onice) the name and salary OF the soup-houst
| agent, and also the number Of applicants twhltt
| and colored) In your ward.
| The Treasurer also desires that the accounti
| for your ward shall be closed up and handed II
| as early as possible.
Very respectfully yours,
| S. II. KAUFMAN,
Secretary p. A, s., W; q.