The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-18
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

LOCAL DEPARTMENT..
WESTERN STATES AsTrRApIcAL CLuB-A
Marble Hall, on Seventh street, opposite the
Previous 70 the meeting the Executive Commit.
the chair,) for the purpose Of filling committees,
receiving reports, and providing for the finances
N. Wilcox called the meeting 70 order.
On motion OF Gen. Hugh Cameron, Col. ]. NJ.
Froiseth was called on to preside.
mittee, reported that the committee, since the
organization Of the club, had been diligently at
work. The committee are under obligations to
for aid. They have made arrangements with
Messrs. Michencr 4 90: to publish a campaign
paper under the title q Ths An,i Rsdieai Sasdard
was also presented, which includes the organiza-
tion Of the young men in every county Into clubs,
clubs, &c. and institute measures for the circu-
lation Of campaign Documents make out lists Of
votersi canvass for subscriptions TO Democratic
are unable to subscribe they shall be furnished
with Democratic newspapers; the presidents Of
The county club to make monthly rsPofts to the
The report Of the Executive Committee was
Mr.. COX offered a resolution that a committee
on stationery and printing DO appointedj which
was agreed to. The Chair appointed Gen. Hugh
Cameron, Mr.. Cox, and Mr.. Geo. W. Magill.
Adjourned.
ST. .PArRIoK's DAY. On Sunday afternoon
an adjourned meeting Of the Irish Catholic So
eieties Of the District was held at Carroll Hall,
to consider what steps were necessary to be
taken looking to celebration Of the nth Of
Mr.. J. J. Kane, OF Georgetown, acted as chair
man, and Mr.. Kenneasly was chosen secretary.
pesne sty eieo InH% 81 st. Re. Hoy.aa
and two Georgetown societies, and after consid-
cradle discussion relative to the proposed cele-
adjourn for two weeks, and that the secretary
be Instructed to communicate with the various
Catholic parishes In the District and ask them
time Of meeting, and make the request OF all
Catholic societies to appoint delegates thereto.
oa, OF ssi hs TSsa the be
CHAIR replied that that proposition had already
been agreed to.
The question upon adjournment for two weeks
was then put and carried.
GRANTS yIoroRY AT FORT DosELsoS.-Yes-
terday being the anniversary OF the surren-
occasion was celebrated last night by the
Grant Club and the Soldiers and Sailors
Union, AZ the League rooms on Ninth street
half of those present being coiored people.
The meeting was presided over by Colonel
of the victory OF Grant, were delivered by Sen
ators Yates ana Wilson, who were followed by
Major william 5. Morse, In lengthy speech In
defence Of the rights Of the colored man and Re-
publicanism, and condemnatory of the Dema-
cratic party, At the conclusion OF the remarks
Of Major Morse, resolutions strongly endorsing
General Grant were unanimously adopted, aud
after three cheers being given to the speakers,
the meeting adjourned.
A FRE.--Last evening about 0 o'clock omeer
FUSS, Of the Seventh precinct, reported the
alarm OF are at police headquarters, caused by
hat md half and SIrt
ssapsa 0yg'f him .nd MD hl q ssl' bro sas
a aaesS anG sn
lieutenants and many officers of the Nfetropoli-
tan police force on the ground, with the fire de-
worked hard to subdue the flames; but with no
avail until the building and contents were de-
stroyed, except few articles saved by detectives
estimated at about 10000. Mr.. NsiIor had $3.50
insurance on the building in the Mechanics H.
spranee Company, but thi iii, that u has ex-
LAND AND HOMESTEAD AssooIArIoS.-A
meeting to organize the "Union Cooperative
was held last evening At Temperance Hall.
Mr.. A. X. BrOwne was called to the chair, and
Capt. C. Nsedham elected III.
tlon and by FLAWS, which set forth that IT. is the
the city, divide up the same into lots not ex.
ceedins. ten acres, erect buildings thereon and
sell to stockholders.
The entrance fee Ia 81 and monthly payment on
each share u rs.
The attendance being small, there was not
much business transacted, and the association
adjourned to meet again at an early day to per-
feet the organization.
"TAxATIoN."-Hon. Alexander DelmAr dciiv-
lures N the above subject on Saturday evening
at the City Hall, He observed that British
ideas and maxims in fact govern our tax systems,
while we need an American system, htted to our
greater freedom. He gave a sketch Of the his
tory of taxes, and laid II down a rule that tax
alton should never be applied to moral political
revenue, saying that no measure should be con-
sidercd except one designed to raise or lower the
effects OF taxes on sales and other unco
lmposts. The lecture was full Of touches OF wit
and humor, and was warmly Appl"uded.
ers will regret to learn OF the death Of Mr. John
Hinsley, former..resident of this city. Mr.. H.
three years. He was well known In sporting
circles, having kept livery stable on Fourteenth
street, and was the owner OF some OF the most
celebrated trotting stock ever In this section OF
the country. Several years ago MIR. Hinsley
was severely crushed between two cars on the
Northern Central railroad, which rendered him
cause Of his death, as he was paralyzed In one
side during the past few years.
A FREAK OF NATURE.-We were shown yester-
day remarkable freak OF nature In the shape
of a well-developed chicken with four legs. 1t
Is thirteen months old, weighs six and 4 half
pounds, and was raised by a Mr.. Phillips, living
near Mount Vernon The chicken ia In posses
sion Of Mr.. Bun Bryan, OF the Green House, corner
Of Eighth and l. streets, Navy Yard, and while
II attracts much attention from the curious It 10
looked upon with mingled wonder aud contempt
by the other chickens as 1t doubly struts around
the yard, pecking its full share OF the corn that
Is thrown from the liberal hand offs owner.
SMASH UP.-Yesterday morning a horse at
tached to a light buggy, containing two young
men, took fright on Fourth street, near the jail,
and dashed off at a fearful speed. The vohicle
was soon broken, and the occupants thrown to
the ground, one OF them sustaining severe in
juries. The frightened animal still Kept on, and
turning into Indiana avenue, lllided with ve-
hicle nearly opposite City II III, after which he
was secured.
STUCK IN THE MuD.-Last evening, at about
7 O'Clock, q carriage belonging to Mr.. Price who
keeps livery stable back of the National Hotel,
was swamped in the mud on Tenth street, In
front OF the REPUBLICAN, office. The vehicle
sunk down to the axle, md the horses were ex-
tricsted with difficulty After an hours hard
labor the carriage was again placed on terra rmd,
That sewer will cause the corporation a damage