Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-16

~, Tue VICE plesfuent In tne cnaif, ana Mr. N.
The following delegates were admitted -
From the Bricklayer's Union, No. John Col
Inns, v. w. Birch, Thomas Berry, J. d. Bontz,
George Gordon, George o. Cook, Jas. Norton
and w. b. Dobson. From the Journeymen
Stonecutter's AssocIation-Thos. Mcwiliiam.,
Richard Rothwell, James j. Mitchell. p j.
Nc Henry and John Mellis
The chairman Of the committee (Mr. ID. w.
Flynn appointed at the last meeting to audit
the accounts of the treasurer reported Re
cepts, $2O74l; expenditures, $197 81; balance on
hand, e10.O5.
On motion of Mr.. whaley, a resolution of
thanks was voted to H. Clay Preuss, Esq, for
his lecture, delivered on the 14th instant, for
the relief of the suffering poor Recognizing
the truly generous and christian spirit of the
lecturer in volunteering his services, we cheer
fully bear testimony to the superior merits of
the lecture, and recommend Mr.. Pre1ss to the
favorable consideration of the workingmen
elsewhere.
Mr.. Whaley also introduced resolutions ap.
pointing committee to look after the interests
of the Neight-hour bill lately passed by the
House of Representatives, and urge the pas
viz: A. T. Cayis, James. w. Mattingly, Donald
McOathran, john Collins, Richard ROCKWELL,
j. L. Haghi and J. Catteron.
Mr.. Cavis was excused from serving on the
committee, and T.. p. Wroe was appointed.
The name Of j. Q. G. Whaley was added to the
committee. The resolutions, as amended, were
adopted.
The report and resolutions submitted by Mr.
Judd, from the Committee on Cooperation, at
the last meeting, providing for the establish
ment OF cooperative store, under the
pieces of the Workingmen's Assembly, to be
located in the northern section of the city, were
adopted. (They provide 'sthat q cooperative
store under the auspices of the Assembly be
established in the northern section of the city.
to be called the Washington Workingmen's Co
operative Association; that the capital stock be
fixed at s., 500, in 500 shares at s. EACH that the
constitution OF the Washington Co-operatiye
Association be affirmed rs the constitution of
this association so far as the same may be ap-
plicable"]
On motion of Mr. Judd a committee was an
pointed Of one from each trade organization to
lay the matter of the Workingmen's Co-opera-
tive store before their respective trades.
Inc following gentlemen were appointed a
committee for that purpose. G.. Judd, R.
Rothwell. John Collins, VIM. Brown, c. p p
Wroe, and J. F. kersey.
On motion of Mr.. Boron, heartfelt thanks
were rendered to various Representatives in
the lower House of the Fortieth Congress for
the passage by that body of a resolution cur
failing the hours of labor in Government work
shops. Adjourned.
THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS CONVENTION
An adjourned conference of soldiers and sailors
was held at Union League Hall last evening, in
reference to the proposed National Convention
General T. T. Crittenden in the chair; W. A.
Short secretary.
After reading minutes of the previous meet
ing, the Chairman announced as an Executive
Committee. in compliance with resolutions
adopted at the last meeting, the following gen.
Generals Walter 5. Hartman, John Cochrane
John p. c. Shanks, Benjamin F. Butler. R. b.
Hayes, 5. G. Bnrbridge, w. b. Stokes, Nathan
kimball, Thomas s. Allen, James s. Brisbn
Charles J. Stanard, F. w. Whitaker, A. T. Tor.
bert, H H. Wells, +. l.. Craner, H. g. Sickel
j. j. F. Fisher, N: Banks, Burt Van Horn, 7.
Grimshaw, H. A. Hall, III. g. Otis, ~ b. How.
ard, John L. Devices, Samuel Mckee, Maior
George b: Halstead, Captain William Larirner
Majors j. Edward Dougherty George w
MI knrpn.
nett, James t. Smith, A. p. Brock. Colonel A.
A. Hosner, Private Will A. Short.
Colonel II. A Hall moved that the Executive
Committee be authorized to Issue the call for
the convention, and that they be empo wered to
add to their number such names as they deem
proper, and that all matters relative 10 said
convention be referred to that committee; which
was carried.
The Secretary read letters from General r. B.
Hayes. Governor of Ohio,) General Nathan
kImball, Estate Treasurer of Indiana General
Charles j. Stanard, of Vermont. and others
received since last meeting, all approving and
ENDORSING the convention,
Major Morse submitted resolution, which
was unanimously adopted, that the Senate of
the United States be-. and are hereby, petitioned
TO extend TO the soldier a Just and fair propor-
ton OF the Official patronage o: that body.
THE RELIEF OF THE POOR.-The following
circular was yesterday issued by the Committee
appointed at the meeting of the Directors of the
Provident Aid Society, held the previous even
ing:
TO the Ladies Of Washington. The undersigned
nave been appointed committee on the part
OF the Proyldent Aid Society of Washington to
solicit contributions of clothing for the poor of
the city. The committee records with pleasure
the hberality with which our fellow citizens
have responded TO the call of the needy: but
many among and around us are destitute of
clothing, rs necessary 10 their comfort as food
To the ladies OF the city we therefore earnestly
appeal tor help in providing such articles OF
apparel for both the sexes have otherwise
become useless IN their homes. Two of your
mt mbers residing in each ward will call at an
early day TO receive your gifts of clothing; and
IN the event of your absence from home. the
committee request that what Won have 10 give
10 this emnently worthy object be appropriately
designated, that unnecessary delay and useless
cons umpton OF time may be avoided. The
necessities of the poor imperatiyely demand the
sympathy of the ladies of the city; and the CON-
nlttee believe II WILL As heretofore, be cheer
fuliy and generously exhibited.
tSigned. ]-Richard Wallach, james c. Dulin.
James Il. Tustin. Committee.
TIE BALL OF THE POLICE Grand Success
Last evening the grand ball of the Metropolitan
Police given for the benefit of the suffering
poor OF the city, took place at Odd Fellows
Hail. which was completely iammed. render
ing al almost impossible 10 engage in the dance
In front of the hall a large American flag was
displayed bearing the motto l"Remember the
POOR, while the Interior was handsomely
decked with flags, eyergreens. &c. Over the
stage was suspended a large painting of a DO
Ic' man In uniform in the act of handing loaf
OF bread To little girl clad in rags-the work
OF private w. II. orion, of the force: and on the
walls number of portraits of prominent per
sonages were displayed, among them thosa, of
President Johnson. Lieutenant General Sher-
man. Hon. Schuyler Colfax. Hon. Chas Sum-
ner, General Meredith and General Custer.
Hays colOred band dscoursed fine music
ana Mr.. kinsev Brewer as ballet master. with
Il corps OF well selected floor managers attend
ed to the important part of setting the floor, and
z ave general satisfaction.
IL rs calculated that. during the night. fully
5000 persons were in the hall, and il was not
until O'Clock this morning that full sets could
be formed. 1t is estimated that the affair will
net fully s2,5g9 t9r The poor.
VISIT TO COLUMBIA ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sehenck and Farnsworth and Messrs. Bing-
ham, j, h. Moorhead, Nicholson, and Blaine,
OF the House of Representatives, Hon. q. II.
Brow ming, Secretary of the Interior, Mr.. KEEL
sey and others. visited the Columbia Hospital.
corner of Massachusetts avenue and 14th street
yesterday afternoon, by invitation of the Board
OF Directors, who received them and conducted
them through the building. The workings of
the Institution. the mode OF care for the pa
uents. and many other points of interest were
explained by DIR. j. Ii. Thompson, Surgeon in
Chief, after which the party partook OF a snmp-
tuous repast. which being over, the Rev. DR.
Hall. of the Church OF the Epiphany, was
called upon by the President, DIR. A ID. Gill
lettr, and explained the wants of the Board of
Directors sustaining the Institution Eur-