The national Republican., 1868-12-23
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The responses to the tossis having been con.
cluded, the whole party Joined in singing the
Doxology, after which the room was cleared
and the merry dance was commenced among
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England Society was assurediy a success.
The BOYS IN BLUE held meeting last eve.
Adams in The chair, and uoi nHf ". s. FletcSer, Re
The Chair stated the object of the meeting
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and comply with instruetions.T
reported that he had succeeded ia orssnirins
four full companies ~ M
The Chair then Introduced Col. Robert
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He said there were gentlemen who claimed
that II was only formed for campaign pur-
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and claimed that Its work was not DONE nor
would 1t be until Gen. Grant was inaugurAted
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be done by loyal men swotn to protect loyal
He went 'on to explain the principles upon
been at the City Hall the previous evening
and heard bills introduced asking that the
Ol those VINO are hDle 10 nelp tnem-
selues be incressedj also, one asking that the
laborers' wages be dccreased TO half wages, and
that the ward commissioners rs be Instructed to
The laborer and his family, he believed, would
starvc on o. per day, and he thought that II
this Organization was going to take any part
In municipal affairs II should demand better
wages Tor the workingmen.
After Addresses by Rev. Mr.. Green and
others, the meeting adjourned.
The companies OF the 6th regiment were
nFesent In full Uniform. and of
the lst cavalry.
The second exhibition OF this association
took place last evening at the gymnasium.
The large hall and exhibition room were
crowded with ladies' and gentlemen long be.
fore O'Clock, at which hour the class exer-
cises were commenced.
The double trareze, dumb bells, giant swing,
ling, and ali that sort OF thing, were given In
excellent style, and convinced the spectators
that perseverance, and good climbing would
Messrs. Tuttle, Nolan, Pender, Aber, White.
more, Mills and score Of others formed the
several committees, while each and every
courtesy In the cndeavor to make all their
guestsl "weel, and sure at home" At the
conclusion of the gymnastic exercises, the
under the auspices OF floor manager George
W. Evans, the brave lads and fair lasses
tripped, skipped and danced the merry hours
away, until night was driven Off by bright.
eyed peep o day. The exhibition was q sue
cess, and reflects much credit upon the gentle
men who compose the association.
ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-Acacia Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, held its annual meeting last even.
ing, and the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year J; u. Cramer, worshipful
Colledge, Junior Warden; A. +. Marsh, Secre-
taEy; I: N. Hanson, Treasurer.
The following named were elected officers
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". Fl. 5rcatt, ". NJ; DsoiefS, @ S. "; " a y. n:
stiles, J. W; E, A. McIntire, secretary, and
Hon. 5. J. W. Tabor, treasurer.
~, F. A. and NJ, the following. named were
chosen officers for the ensuing year: NJ. O.
Baxter, W, Nj J; O. Wall, S. WI S: il. liable,
nenschmidt, treasurer.
The HoLsTES LIQuoR CASE REDIvrvrs.-
The case of A. Holster, for keeping a restau.
rant without a license, came up for a third
hearing last evening before Justice Morseil,
when MT. Hlne, counsel for Holster, inter
ground that the suit purported TO have been
brought BY municipal sovereignty to recover
a debt alleged to be due It from a private citi-
zen, and the writ was not and did not appear
TO have been sued out BY any officer author
lied to institute suits on behalf of the corpo-
ration: The magistIate thereupon postponed
the case for one week, to give the corporation
cute the case.
AN APPEAL PoR THE FRiESDLEss.-The
lady managers of the Industrial Home School
have invited all the poor and neglected chill |
ner with their own and the auxiliary school
OF Georgetown, to be given at the Home on
seventh street, near the canal.
As this requires the aid OF the humane and
charitable public. we request all who have
little children to send contributions OF money
and food, and those who desire to see little
at ~ m. on Christmas day.
IMPRovEMgNT OF JUDICIARY SQUARE-For |
some days past the com missioner OF the Fourth |
ward, Mr.. John II. Crane, has had several |
laborers employed in spreading fertilizers
throughout Judiciary Square, In rear OF the |
CITY Hall, and fower and other seeds, as well |
pose of beautifying the square In the summer.
1t Is suggested that an appropriation be made |
6y the proper authorities, for the purpose of |
Introducing fountains next summer, where |
strsngers and others may slake their thirst by
draughts OF pure water.
Tue STEAMER HI LIVINGSTON RAISED
tomac river on the 18th inst, by the ice, has
been raised, and reached her wharf In BaIti-
more early on Sunday morning. The cargo on
board Is said to have been damaged to the
amount Of $500, whilst the repairs TO the YES
sel Will cost about 1900. She was placed ON
ne pn,o marine railway on Monday, and as the
expected to resume her trips In a few days.
ksionTs OF PrTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge,
d. o., in special session, last evening, refused
Lodge No. H. Of this city, believing II to be
for the interest of the order that no more
lodges be organized 10 this city at present.
trict Will take place on the 5th of January
next. Several bands OF music will be present
and several able speakers will address the
Knights.
NoTIPtCATIoN.-Wate street having been
laid out by the City Surveyor, U. II. Bliss, ESQ,
MIR. IL. W. Gunnell, Commissioner OF the
Ing buildings, wood, coal % or other obstlac. naC.
tions In said street to have the same removed,
preparatory to having 1t graded and graveled
from seventh to Ihirteenth street west. This
10 move In the right direction.
REV. DR. MORRIs, well known for years In
this city, one OF the most popular lecturers of
the country. Is announced for an eyeni.g's
reading-prose and poetry, grave and humor-
rial chapel, corner of Fourteenth and N
streets, for the benefit Of that nourlshIng
Christian enterprise.
INJURED ny FALL.-About ! O'Clock, on |
Monday night, a lady named Carrie Stevens, |
while passing along 5 street, between ThlF.
teenth and Fourteenth, fell into the front |
area OF q house In course of con-
struction, receiving severe in juries. She was |
conveyed TO Dr. MillcF's office, where she was
properly attended, after which she was taken |
to her residence.
WORK FISIsHRD-The paving of Seventh |
street north has been completed as far the |
boundary, and the street is In excellent con- |
dillon. Mr. Joseph X. Deeter, the contractor,
have made an excellent job, which meets the
approval Of residents and property holders on
the line Of the work. rs also the officers OF the
corporation.