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ANOTHER CoMpKrlrn n,rht .,..

ANOTHER CoMPETlTOE.-Lasth night . uew
SaiIIhg craft ouilt near he cas- eTu terminus OF
ne canal by Messrs. Eaton and ucD.rmott
was launched The neH craft is twenty fol
keel, eight feet beam, eat rigged, and carries
eighty -iour yards OF canvas. IL is thought she
VIII prove last saiier, aud her owners intend
TO enter her in the next regatta. As yct s;lryhas
not been legitlmately named, but the bcys of
the neighborhood designate her as the Kitten
Fish,
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DfhPKhA1E Condemnation NV bs
lhe ngnuy inebriatsd yesterday atterioon
ccmmencfd an attack upon the ho1se az Nh,
SYKES, on Y, near I2tb street, breaking s..vsrs,
window panss. She was taken before ] stice
Cin he, oy Omeer Hughes, where she act in
language She was fined $40 for breaI I, ~ :
windows and IS for using profane i.nr 1, ~.
and in default OF payment was com mI',-J =
the workbouse. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

It's Coop EFFECTS ARE PERMANENT. In
TINS II differs from all hair dyes. BY its use
lGXurlant growth IL guaranteed. natural color
and gloss are restored. One trial will caus,
you 10 say this of Mrs. e. A. Aliens improved
new style) Har RaStorer or Dressing i'm oue
bottie.) Every Druggist sells it. Price One
Dollar -
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SAVE MONEY AND TINE and insure youI
own health and comfort by. calling at liable &
70. :, iGS Penna. avenue, under United safes
Hotel, where you viii find 4 magnificent va.
rieiy OF Clothing at The very lowest PRICES
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ST. MAEY's CHURCH, GERMAN-Tae Parish

st. MARY CHURCH, GBRMAN.-Tae Parish
school OF this congregation held Yesterday a
grand festival There are two schools con-
nec'fG with that church. and about a95 children
went ont III street IN procession IN the Tnor1ine
10 YAK HUI (Bernard Geier's farm.) where
they exercised themselves in singing. decIan,a
tons, &c, which they performed admirabI>
wei, and which gave great satisfaction - fh.-i-
.aacher, Mr.. SchyOkopE and 10 the German
Sls'els OF Notre Dame, who teach the girls
school. The pastor, the Rev. Matthias AIg.
ana the congregation, who with great exar
lions have brought these schools INTO ax..t-
ehce' Were much'gratified 10 see he scholar, OF
nOfh schools acquIt themselves so we'll
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THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS UNION. a, m.
heeung yesterday evening, 0nannn an sJv
adopted the following resolution:
hesofred, Ihat TINS association hereby peti-
non ana request OF the United States Sinats
me passage OF the s. eight hour" bill now psnd
ing before that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

THE GREAT EUROPEAN CIRcrs this r,..,.
IN BALTIMORE, Will arrive in Washington ON
Monday next, and perform several DAYS ON rho
lot on 10Th street, near the canal THIS is the
most extensive exhibition Of the kind which
has appeared here for years. and will max :
sensation ON It's arrival. This circus bas ne
connection with the small establishment Tyh,nb
arrived here to-day.
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GHAND WELCOME CONCERT To REV. !. A
WALTER I he people of ST Patrick's parish
VIII welcome their esteemed pastor, Rev. !. A.
walter, AZ Carroll Hall this evening, by a
grand concert and reception. "A rare musical
treat may tie expected. Al the conclusion ..
the concert, short addres SIS will be delivered
by Rev. J. j. Kane, the assistant pastor. and
John r. Callan, Esq. the oldest mem Der OF the
congregation, who VIII welcome Father Wal
'el on fehalf OF his parishloners, after which
The r. ceptioI viii take place.
Father Walker returns 10 his pastoral duties
fully restored 10 health, and in the best of
spIri,s TO renew his la bors The hall will I'M
dOubttdiy bt crowded TO its utmost Capacity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

DIR. WHITE, Surgeon ChiTopodist, IA p an
sylvania avenue, between ~ aud 9th streets
established 1861. Corns, Bunisns, Bad Nails
Enlarged Joints, Warts, Moles, &c. successfully
treated without pain. The shoe can be- " prn
with ease Immediately after the operation
Hours from 8 a. m. TO @ D. m
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NEW AssoCIATIoN.-In the eastern section
OF the city religious association, compos ed o,
young meE, has been formed under the title q.
the Last Washington Young Mems Christian
ASS cation" II already has Il membership OF
siAty or more and a movement - on foot un
ger me au piccs thereof, to erect a mission
chapel, at "A cost OF y, 500.
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FOR GLYMoNT.-The congregation of the I'm.
macniate Conception give grand excursion 10
Glymont on Thursday-tbe new steamer 60,
OF Alexandra leaving here NJ s IL. aud 4
o'clcck which promises TO BE- one OF the hest
ever given. and all who wish Ia and a po,d
s as ana ~ the same time spend pleasant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

FANCY BoNNETs, Straw Bonnets. Sra,
Hats and Caps fifty per cent les than cot
Lewis Bars, 30 Market Space 3
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JEwBLRN.-Rubber Setts. Chains. Brac. iet
and Buttons Teceiy:u this morning at Priyg'
One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 40 PennSyIya
MA avenue, near 1 street
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THE RIVER FRONT, June -. P,iey.s
Hhou.- Isabel, Cart Crag.r
from Hayre-de- Grace. with 100 tons of coal tor
:. g. Magruder; VIM. II. Travers, Can't. Todd.
from Havre-de-(irace, with 100 tons Of coal for
Henry Clay Stewart Lawrence, Capt. Hix,
from HaNfc. ue-Grace, with 80 tons of coal FOR
John Lowry. Sailed-Steamer Virgins, Capt
Gregg for Alexandria, To repair damage: schrss
Virginia Knox, Capt. Grimes down the river
nsht; American Coaster, Capt Crosby, down
The river, light.
GaadrdS W5Gly.-ArrI ved-Sehrs. Corstitu-
non Sanders, wood TO GTnoer; Fish Hawk
Chase, wood to Plant: Union, Moore, wood 10
rant; Thomas Patterson, Allen, wood 10 l. Il
LORD, William Thomas, BOyce. WOOL 10 Scott:
amy, Ashton, wood Ia market. Beuj Cox
AKIN, wood TO market; Felix, Murdock,
wood to market; Mary Ann. Davis, wood 10
ma heti sarah Ellen, maddox, wood 10 mar
ket. Sailed-Schrs. Sarah Elizabeth, Cuuny,
llghf; Prince William. RedmaD. light; Coz SUI
tuloD. Sanders, light, Fish Hawk, Claae,
iehti Union, Moore, light; Thomas Patterson,
Allen, light.
. RWsdmS 6 Jotly's Wharf.-Arrived-Sahr s
Kay, Davis, wood for market: X. N. Fox, Now.
pray. coal for Williams & Jolly: long boat p
rate, King, wood for MAJ ket.
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INCORPORATION OFFICERS Mayor Bow
I'll was sui1iciehty recovered TO M able 10 be
III MS ONCE to-day attending 70 business as
usual.
The competition tor Corporation places is
getting quite animated. II is stated that the
most prominent applicants for the positions of
commissioners OF Improvements are the fol
lowing: \. Henderson, (colored. J IN place of =
Dnvall, FIRST Ward; Isaiah Stewart and Col
casper kfllar. in place OF Jacob Vondu Iehr
C0Bd Ward X. j. Beall and Granville Har-
lord, III place Of john L. Garner, Thin Ward.
+. Crowley, Marcellus West, (color.dl Jera
Costello, and 5. b. Clements, in place OF James
J. Campbell, Fourth Ward: Horauo r. Merry
man and VIM. Barnes, in place of E f. RaruCs
Fifth Ward Michael Sinner. (coIor.d0 Carey
w White, and ). PlumslI, IN plac. IT w A
Fletcher, Sixth Ward, j. q. P-arcp. II ID q I'M
nell aud ii. .. Johnson. tcoloredl in place of
Capt. Birch. Ih Ward The conpeti,ors for
The position of Chief Of the Fire Department
are Martin Cronin, w. W. EiIwood and John
J. ChaunCey; Tor Wafer Register Major q
wells and Nh. SeveTeOn. Mr.. Jos. Martin is
an applicant for the IHtendant's position AT
the Asy lum. q. T. Langley, r. Ruckiryham
= Nanhorn, and Others, ara applicants for the
Water Tapper's position. now held by Mr. G.
4. Chew.
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CAMBRIC EDGING AND INSERTING AZ reduced
Prices 10 be found ~ Lewis Bars. - Ma xet
Space.
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CITY ITEMS.

BLACK AND Coz oRED NETT at Lewis Bagr's
- Market Space. 3
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EVERLASTING CORSET sIEELs
I'D Cents.
tonly AGENT
q. BAUM,
HOOPSkIRT AND CORSET MANur.crop
40 LOUISIANA AVENUE,
"' Iiu between tn and 9Th streets.
TO THE LADIES.

:, We have received aud opened for your ,,.n..
n n2n; tss1uinl sascrtnent Of SRENCH All.
SkkMAN CORSE rs, TO which w. ipy,, 40
especial attes'ien viii plesse aasmis. yoa ,,
oNn make SHIRTS AND CoH5Ers. warrsn, ~
ms markets; s.so, the BOSTON sBOnnneSrrtt
t ics Lesss and Missss, TIE IN Il D.rf .
sbich Ne ore the sele agents "o ShlhT = %
DOUGLASS ARPO, Maoas.e.nx.
s'H sV3 9Th street, bet ID am
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FEosTED AND DIAMOND NETT y-Tv cheap
Lewis Baar's, y Market Space.
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GENTLEMEN s SILK MIxEDCASSINEgR SUITS
lor SH A full stock Iust received, at George
4. Hennings, No. 5tl 7th street
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FRENCH, GERMAN and American Corse'-
Lewis Barr, b Market Space. ,
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TIE WKATRKR.-The Thermometer at b,ty
pas clock to-day Indicated e3 degrees. above
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FUNERAL or LIEUT.. GRAHAM.-The funeral
OF the late Lieut.. James ID. Graham, AID de
camp on the staff of Gen. w. 5. Hancock, COM
handing the Military Division of the Atlantic,
took place this morning al 10 o'clock ,rom ST.
Matthew's Church, and was attended by a
large humber OF reidti,. : and friends and
brother army officers of the de ceased. Solemn
requiem mass, with Rev. Father DeWuIf as
celebrant and Father O'Neale as deacon. was
offered up for the repose Of the soul of the de-
parted, and ut The conclusion Rev. DIR. White
delivered an eloquent eulogium upon .he life
and character of the deceased referring to his
noble calling in espousing the profess
SION OF arms for the honor and pr, -
walton of his country. and the GilTgap o
with which he had pursued his studies. whicI,
enabled him 10 pass his examination with great
credit. Although he had scarcely entered upon
his clrf ar IN life, yet he Lad already evinced Il
disposition 10 continue as he had agan. and
had his life been spared his career would
doubtless have been a brilliant one. But The
Hciory which every man has on earth - WIN
Is the victory over death. In this our young
Trend WIS mole uhSn Il hero. tie was the tri-
umphant conquerer, and Re found that con-
cue So easy in bis fidelity TO that faith by hilh
man alone can hope - rest III eternal pea p.
The coffin was shrord 4 with the national
solors and profusely decorated with flowers
Ihe remains We're conveyed to the Baltimore
depot under military escort, followed BY many
sol owing friends. and left AT .2:15 tor Bali.
more, where they VIII be inferred.
The following named gentlemen acted (? 3,
Pail be;trers:-Col. Wilson, Col. W. e. Nit
chell, Lieuis. Miller, Rathbone, Plummer,
and TOttel..
General Hancock has issued the following
order relative TO the death Of this young officer
HeodquGTierS Editdry Di, son II III. i''apt.c.
Washington, ID. G.. June 49, l-f8--G General ~
ders No. o.-The MAJOR General commanding
ne DIVISION announces with deep regret the
dsc'ase of First Lieutenant James n. Graham
2d nlled States cavalry aide-ds- camp. who
dled at his residence, in WashIn gtOn, ID. g., Oh
the LIN instant. In the death of this Young
officer the service has lost one who was dis
tmguIshCd for devotion TO duty, and ths high
est sense of hoGor, which, combined with 4
cLIv3lrCus and generOu~ Iii position, Won tor
MN the Sleem AID ait C;iOn of all who suew
MN. The officers Oh duty NJ these hsddguHr-
''rS VIII wear the usual badge of mon rning
i0I thirty days. BY command OF Major Gen
Hancack. NJ q MITCHELL
BTeVet Lieut.. Col, a. A. \ o.
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BULLION AND SILK FRINGE rs in large uuan.
Titles 10 be sold cheap 10 reduce stock al l. Wis
Bars, - Market Space. )
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Preparatory Department Of Cslnmbian
COLLEGE

The exhibition Of THIS department OF Colun,-
ban College took place last evering a. the
Thirteenth street Baptist Cherch, which was
crowded. TIE Marine Bard was in attend
ance, and enlivened the proceedings with ex-
with PRAYER by the Rev. A. ID Gillette: p after
which, the principal, Q. T. Mason, explained
that the salutatory would be delivered by the
first scholar in the second class, and the val
v1ictory by the first scholar in he first class.
He then an troduced g. NJ Lewis, who, he said,
had gained an average in his studies of $40,
within even-hundredths of perfection, aud
who delivered the sa,utatory address IN good
style.
The programme Of exercises were then pro-
ceeded with as follows: "Spariacus to Ro-
Wan BY H. gay,' to
from a charge of Treason" by H. w. b.
Brown; Dialogue. by A. Y. Hebb and L. T.
Cowie; "Absalom," by I. JUDD; Spectre
Pig" by j. H. Bremmerman; .Parrhasius." by
l.. T. Cowie; "Belshszzar's Feast" by @. L.
johnson; IAN Elk ract from Uthello," by +. r.
Goodridge and g. 5. Lusk; "The One Horse
Hebb; "A Selection from Oliver Twist"-A
Reading. by j. L. Bags; Debate-ssColum-
bus VS.. Washington" by q. J. Davis and J. H.
Bremmerman: dying Alchemiss" by q. 5.
mus O'Brien,' by Z. r. Gocdridge, and the
Valed,ctory. by j. Z. Bangs; he being the first
scholar in the first ella s, ard having obta,aed
an average in his studies during the year OF 80
winin three hundredths OF perfection. The
deciamaiions of the young gentlemen were all
exceliently deliver, and heartily applauded,
espo cially the reaIigg from Oliver Twist, by
j. +. Bangs, who displayed superior talent.
The Rev. DR.. Samson conferred certificates
OF admission TO the Freshman class of the Col
lege to the following members of the gradua.
ting c'css:-C. Atkinson, James +. Bangs, r.
NJ. NJ. Bell, J. H. Beale, J. H. Bremmermau,
N. Bestor. A. Il. Claxton. w Easoy, H. Ebert
r. H. Goodrich, A. L. lie Id. T.. NJ Hendley, l.
Hopkins, j. L. Judd, &. L. John On, c. Klo-
man, G. Lane, w. w. Neck, W. Floyd and II
MclIuTray.
The first prize in the first class, a gold medal
was awar0cd to ]. E. Bangs: the two SECOND
prizes, in the same Glass, to q. l.. johnson and
James BremmermaD. The first prize IN the
second class was awarded TO &. M. Lewis; the
two second prizes 20 T.. 5. Lusk and l.. T.
Cowie. The first pIiZe IL the third class was
awarded 20 G. Testin, and the secoud priz. to
Harry Brown.
Medals Tor punctuality and department were
awarded TO r. N. NJ. Bell, II. A. Eoer1, aud r.
NJ. HenjIey, of the first class; l.. T. Cowie, &.
NJ. Lewis. T.. Little, G.. W. Lite, y. p Phil.
hp7, G.. Mccullough, and T.. Sbaffard of the
second class; and 10 q. A. York, of the third
ella :; after which the benediction was pro.
nounced by DR.. Samson.
Many of the pupils, who participated in the
exercises, Were the happy recipients of fnd :
some bouquets and other marks OF esteem and
appreciation from their friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

LADIES, try the choicest Perfume In the
world: Burnett's Florimel closely resem bles
the odor OF rare and delicate boau-t of
mowers, ana IN TINS respec is unrivalled. A
few drops will leave its peculiar and de, lrht
iui fragrance upon the handkerchief for many
hours. al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

LNGRAvING. OF EVERY prs,,,
executed h5 FRENCH A RiCHARnSnNI ioS'
,rY.nu stsoonsrs and Engrsrer.
Ssa Peppa syen1e
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1850.
2'sSo POUNDS re THE TON GUARANTI RID
oAk and PINE WOOD constantly ON bang
- Now Is the time for families to pst in THAR
Southeast corner of New York $780, soS "a ,.,.
street, Marin : new building for,ne,I, en. ,stn
sih street, between e and r. Yard anS W. 10
80. ~ ..n street IChron.l JeE n
AkGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE 0FpRY
late s, ge purpose Of closing up the business
n mt hln OF HAkPER MiTCHEI,I, h'
pRY Ganh ms date 20 sell out the entire STOCK Of
Shsvls EscDS mbfaeing Dress Goods SD.
out regard to cost. 'Hs Nooos' with
c hs ~ much the largest and nest stocl ~, H.,
The price of each article has 10,
oost, ano many TO very hu ch less A. az nti 20
cohIaratveiy new, well selected sn5 ~ 500 Il
osersS al 81 DRY Goods, great ind .rs
flity piecl Dress Goods at Is cent, for,.r
Fifty pieces Goods for WALKING .p,,.
eehts. isimer price IS cents aud On ana s-'2
pomestIcs at New York prices
,nas III bsmseks, Napkins, Towels Linen 8, so,.
Superior Iinen &c, &c: At great bargains
AfS assITf STOCK OF ao 5ths eoons
behbszlne; Delsine, Tamise Jus
Ri.rs iron Grenatfne. Grenadiue shswt.
Indis SIR and s.ss silks, ss'ins for trimming
Richest Brecadts and MORE Aptiaue,
Ir1sh and French Poplins
Real Thread end Llama Lace shawl.
roint and Esencies Laces, Cellar. s,sayss
barbes and Laces by the yard
BIS Penpsyrr.ni ss ss. h = MITCHELL,
rSHAn claims due the arm of UaPppsssS-
ID LII prior 10 March lsa IL ~ a
~ days, viii be placed In the hands OF psI I ~
IN ye 10 eolOff
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MARI led.

WRAPPING PAPER for sale. Apply at tn
STAR Ofice
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AFTER some little discussion, IN wniCh N psSrs
Rel ey, l.. Il. :. Miller, and others took mart
The resolution was adopted. Mr. Arrison Of
Tered resolution requesting tie Mayor 20
confer with the COmmis sioners of Police and
use ms Inf uence TO have the uniforms of the
police more suitable and comfortable for the
oppressive weather of summer: adopted. Also
presented petition of Foster Henshavy in rala
ton 10 patent water filter; laId or th- tabIe
10 De referred when the committees are ap-
pointed. On motion of Mr. Arrisop. thu Roard
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-23

CLOChS CLOCksl! CLOCksl.i
A fine ASSET tment of -.
SETH THOMAS CLOCKS,
just received, and FOR SAFE by
W. II. GLBNN, =
No. lao Bridge street.
~ lW Gaorg.,ox-p N a.
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ADMITTED To THE Baron motion Of John
4. kennedy, Esq, Samuel A. Rapp. OF Buck
harmon, West Virginia, ahd ii. r. Garret on
OF Iloga. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the CO.
lumbar College LAW School-were admitted
TO the bar OF the Supreme Court Of the District
OF Columbia, to-day.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-25

this disqualification is anything but credabe to them that
it deracs from rather than adds to the dignity the Amer
lean character Instead of bushng hanging down our
heads account of mixed origin should be proud
of it. for all history ancient and modern, shows that it is
by the fusion of that all great and vigorous new races
are made All the powerful nations of Europe have been
weakest which have received the least stimulus of admxture
"The pures populations Of Europe that distinguished
ehnoogis DR. Latham care the Basques the Lapps the
Poles and the Frsan" among the weakest and
insignificant tribes of Europe and he adds that the
powerful nations the most heterogeneous" The
British are many respects the most powerful people of
Europe and they also the most heterogeneous We
still more mixed and every day Blends elements with
blood, making pedigree more and puzzle.
Considering how much Celtic Scandinavian and other blood
in VEINS this AngoSaxon Qualification in
public peculiarly invidous exasperang and misplaced
America AngloSaxon any than it is Norman
Celtic it is the grand asylum and home humanity where
people every and cline under the whole heaven may
stand unvaryng plane of political and religious
equalty-eel that despite the lack of titles power and
pelf they "for a. that-and bless Heaven that
they have work do food to eat books to read and the
privilege of worhipng God according the dictates of
their consciences. Such may it ever remain!
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-25
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
Anglo-Saxon Egotism.
From the Chicago Tribune.


"My children" Dr. johnson used to say to his friends,
which, in of the thousand forms of the thing the
prevailing rage. That of time is Ango-Saxon
glorfcation Not day passes but read in print hear
from the platform the eternal hackneyed Boosting about
manifest destiny"-he same wearisome dngdong about
the AngoSaxon energy, and the rapdity with which the
race betting the globe and suppanng the laws manners
and customs of every other people. This cant has been
echoed and reechoedn newspaper articles stump speeches.
Congressional harangues and in works ethnoogy
Dr. johnson of the everlasting "Second Punic War;"
"Who will deliver from the Greeks and Romans?" cried
In agony the classcrdden Frenchman "Who will deliver
us from the AngloSaxon? % despairingy cry we.
There in the United States six eight millions
OF people who descended from the AngloSaxons-and
that probably ALL That population is be found princ
pay IN New England side by side with of every cline
anu lano not very supendous item, is it, out of
mIy-i0ur millions of men, and children, who think
ana Toll between the St Croix river and the bay of San
FRANCISCO! Irue these thiry-four millions all or nine
enths OF them speak the language of Shakespeare and Bacon
O lS no more proves them the descendants of that race
Whicn was hst whipped by few Scandinavian fllibuster
and trashed held by the hroats and n unon
Wneh t1gy copalneo Tor century after century by hand
full of Normans than the wearing of wooden clothes
Dutchman. f 5000 "
Who the men that have built up this nation nd d
the glorious republic it Are thew ali ON III &c
Ango-Saxon birth descent? Not to snso- of ~ c.
the Huguenos the Dutch, and other minor neol t 90
look at the Irish contingent to American praatne' 10
the very first settlement of the country in field and t
the plow in the Senate and the battlefield Irisb
was represented Maryland and South Carolina were 49,
peopled by Hibernans. Maine, New Hampshire and Ron
lucky received many Irish emgrans During the first hal
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-25
Protection Of Citizens.

WASHINGTON, D. C., January II, 1863
To the Editors of The Irish Republic.
DEAR SIRs On Friday evening last, of the most en-
thusiasc meetings known in this city, any OCCASION
held in Carroll Hail. for the purpose of giving express
sion the sentiments the citizens here the vital
of the rights of naturazed citizens abroad Mayor Waack
presided and the meeting addressed by considerable
number of Congressman and other distinguished persons
both parties. Among the speakers Senator Wilson,
Montgomery Blair, Michael c. Kerr of Indiana, Hon. W.
A. Pile Hon. r. T. Van Horn, of Missouri, and Hon. Mr.
Cavanagh, of Montana The latter made very thrilling and
impressive speech. General Pile of Missouri electrified the
audience by short but thoroughly logical and eloquent ad
Dress in which he reached the very of the question
Mr. Van Horns few remarks to the point. Montgom-
cry Blair and Mr. Kerr also did General Carey of Ohio
spoke ersey and plainly. The meeting throughout
most successful The resolutions of the right kind
and breathed the right spirit. By they condemned
Charles Francis Adams the English tool of Johnson and
Seward for his in regard to the condemned Man
chester Fenians and other American citizens arrested and
imprisoned by the British Government
We have reasons to believe that this meeting has done
the much good here.
1t is to be hoped another will be held before long.
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