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General Csnferenee Of the A. NJ. Z. Zisn
(colored) Church.


Tesrteenh Day.-Oonference met at the usu- +,
hour, and was opened with religious exer >,.a.
under the direction Of Bishop Talbot in ,n.
chair.
General Conference fund Vi ZIG
when Elders Q. Leonard,w n n.cSsr es ma 1 Fl
Kennedy were added =. De Finanee Gommit.
tee; Elder =. B. thompson was APPOINT d
Treasurer; Elder J. b. Trnsty, President; Ed r
NJ. b. Coss, Vie President, W.T.. Butler, Cor
RESPONDING Secretary; and Jacob Thomas, Re-
cording Secretary. % .07'-7 y
On motion, IL was resolv I'd that the sub,ect of
the revision Of the Discipline be taken up, and
those articles that were changed contrary to
law be restored BY striking out the word silver,
on page 26, and also restoring the article in
regard to drunkenness, on page %, { its origiaal
force; also, that each Annual Conf ren ce
shall have the power to send to the
General Conference one delegate fr
every fve members of said Annual Confer.
ence, and no conference to be deprived Of one
delegate. and one delegate shall be appointed
for fraction. Such delegates must have tray /.
eled at least four years from the time they were
received into the travelling connection at the
time Of holding the General Conference Sew.
eral other alterations Of the Discipline were
made, and the revised matter as presented was
adopted. The Conference then adjourned.
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THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATIoN-The ar.
rangements for decorating the graves at Ar
hngton and Soldiers Home. on the 30tn inst
are beng rapidly completed. A programme
has been arranged for Arlington, including an
GRAFTON, original poem, MIR. Lincoln's Gettys.
burg dedicatory address, vocal and instrument
tai music, and some minor exercises. The dis
nnctive feature OF the occasion will be the
planting OF the nag on the graves. The or
phans OF the Soldiers and Sailors Asylum will
assist IN strewing the flowers. The complete
programme will BE- published en- Tuesday
morning, and the place designated for recriy-
ing flowers contributed. There are 1900 dead
AZ Arlington, 5000 at Soldiers Home, $3.50 at
Alexandria and So AT Seventh street battle
ground.
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THE RIVER FRONT, May 25.-Sixh Street
Whdrf.-Arrived-S Steamer Hi Llvington, Cant
Wilson, from Baltimore, with freight and pas
sengers.
Potomac Ferry Wharf. Arrived - Steamer
Wawaset, Capt. Fawke, from Gone River and
way landings, with passengers, country pro-
dUce, and other passengers.
Brosn's Wharf.-Sailed-Scho America.
Capt. Paul, tor Baltimore, light ;
FOrler's Whdrf.-Arrived-Sch Edward
Thomas, Capt. Seward, from PhIladelphia.
with coal, for Clark & Hunt; longboat Smoot.
Capt. Washington, with wood. for Geo Bogus
Sailed - Schooner Helen, Capt. Cary, for
Georgetown, to load with coal for PhiladeI-
Phia.
Rileys Whdrf.-Arrived-S Caroline
Haw, Capt. Coaster, from ST. Mary's, with
oysters, from ST. Joseph's, for Tarner & Co;
one vessel loaded with clans, for the same firm
Steamer Columbia, Harper. from Baltimore,
with freight and Passengers; schooners L. A.
Hughlett, Capt. Corcoran. from Havre-de
Grace, with 100 tons coal, for w. II. & E Fall
coner; Miller, Capt. Corsey, from Hayre-de-
Grace, with $50 tons coal, for John Lowry: j.
j. Maypole, Capt. Bunditt, from ST. Mary's.
with wood. for Il. +. Clark: Bent FRANKLIN
Capt. Thomas, oysters, for Turner & Co: sloops
Caroline Howard, Capt Carson, ST Mary;s,
with oysters, Of fine quality; VandalIa, Capt
White. from Cherrystone, with CLAIMS and
shingles. Sailed-Schooner Virginia Emily.
Capt. Fallon, down the river. light: John
Crittenden, Capt. Sewell, light; Horny Capt
Bailey, light.
CARERS f-Arrived-Schooner John
Beatty, Capt. Schockley, from Philadelphia.
with l15 tons of coal, for George Bogus.
Sailed-Schooners Pandoray, Cant Lankford
for Seiford, Del, light; @ uail, Capt. REYNOLDS,
Tor Georgetown, light.
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MAY FEsTIvAL.-The children OF ST. Alloy
sius schools will participate in the grand
demonstration on Thursday next, at the Sew
enth street Park, where there will be, among
other interesting exercises, ceemonia CROWN
ing Of statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 1t
rs intended 10 have a procession Of the children
IN " hich all of the Catholic schools have been
invited 70 take part, starting from Gonzaga
college, on street at half past one o'clock
several bands Of music have been engaged
and as the children of st. Aloysius' schools
alone muster over one thousand strong ths
display Will undon btedly be very fine The
oolest of the festival Is for the gratuitous
education OF poor children belonging TO this
parish, and for this purpose visitors will he
charged an adIniss ion fee
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GoISe APrKR VoTKRs.-The tug boat Po-
tcnac left Fowler's wharf this morning for
Mr.. John Gibson's fishery, for the purpose of
giving his colored employees from this city
(about one hundred in number1 an opportu.
nifty 10 come 70 the city in time to register, 20.
morrow. Mr.. Gibson has net vet .scut out y
which makes IL uncertain whether the effort 10
get them here will be successful.
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MAYp1EIp BROWN STONE COMPANY ,

NAYFIELD BROWN STONE CoNPANY OF
EIRGINIA.-A charter has been granted by
Judge Thomas, of the circuit court Of Prince
William county, Va, for the Incorporation of a
company under the above name and style for
the purpose Of quarrying stcne, slate and all
minerals in the county of Prince William The
capital stock Of the association is to be not less
than $4,000 and not to exceed $780, which is
TO be divided into shares Of 500 each; the chief
business 10 be conducted on the Mayfield es-
tate. owned by John Hooe, near Manassas
junction. The affairs of this company shall
be managed for the first year by Peter H. Hooe,
OF Washin gton, D. c., president; Noble ID. Lar
ner. of Washington, ID. C., secretary; Mathew
q. Emory, OF Washington, ID. c., treasurer; A
sidney Taylor. Nicholas Acker, Mathew e.
Emory, Robert A. Hooe, Noble ID. Larner,
board OF directors -
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The FISHING SEAsoN-But few more DAYS
remain now before the close of the fishing sea-
son. Since our last report Mr.. VIM. Knight
contemplate doing so before the end Of the pres,
ent week. About 1O,000 herring were received
nj Johnson's wharf this morning. and between
25OO and 2.O0g shad. Sales of the former al : 10
and SO 50 per thousand, and Of the latter at sli
per hundred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-25

HoN. CALEB CUSHING, general regarded as
good authority in real estate law, has given
opinion in regard 70 the Meridian Hill property,
adjoining Columbia College, in which he con-
cludes, unreseryedly, thar the titles Of Messrs
William q. Force, A. L. Sturtevant and job n
Collins, acq uired by them by deed from the
hast preyieus possessors, will be complete and
valid in law and equity.
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CORRECTION OF THE REGIsTRY-It having
been previously announced that the Judges OF
the Election would be i'll session to-day in the
Council Chamber, for the purpose of revising
the registration, and the subsequent postpone
ment not having been generally known. quite
a large crowd assembled about the City Hall
this morning. majority being colored-who
were doomed to disappointment
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AKrI-RADICAL MEETISes.-On SATURDAY.
nieht The Anti-R Radicals Of the Third Ward m st
n Trades Union Hall, and those Of the Sixth
Ward met AZ Bellows Hall. 9Th street east and
Of the Second Ward At Magee's Hall, when
business pertaining 20 the registration and the
blocking out Of the wards was transacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-25

RECOVERY OF SToLEN ARTroLEs.-On Satur-
day last, Detectives Coomes and Miller recov
cred gold watch, the properly of Major Fred
srick Skeets, which was stolen from him in
August last. The same detectives recovered Q
ceat belonging TO the Grecian Minister, which
was returned 70 its owner.
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SOLDIER BURGLARs.-Ufficers Sprague and
OBrien to-day arrested Sergt. Gardner and
private Anderson on the charge of brea king
into the house OF a Mr.. Reeves, in Prince
Georges county, Opposite AlexandrIa,) on
saturday night. They are held for a hearing
1t appears that they belong to the 18th Infan.
try, and had provided themselves with dark
lanterns, &C., with which to prosecute the bus.
the officers. They will have a hearing this
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African NJ. T.. Conference.

The Conference assembled this morning
Bishop Wayman in the chair. After the trans
action Of routine business, the following were
ordained as Bishops: James A. Shorter of
Ohio; Thomas M. ID. Ward, of California, and
John M. Brown, of Baltimore. The ordination
sermon was preached by Bishop ID. A Payne,
who took his text from the list chapter of
Hebrew, 9th verse. The church was crowded
to its utmost capacity. The ordination services
were protraeted to some length.
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No bfcHNsK-A restaurant keeper named
James Flanagan, was before Justice Harper
Saturday evening charged with selling LIQUOR
without q Incense. He was fined SO. A gro
Ger named James Plant, was before Justice
Morsell on Saturday upon . like charge and
was also f1ned so. .r-..r ..r.
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To WHAT BASE USES we may return, Horatio.
Even to tell the people that the place 70 buy
Clothing is at Hennines One Price Store, No
Sil 7th street ~ = q r.
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TIE u. s GRANT CLUB leave here for the
White House, down the river, on Wedne sday
evening on o Moonlight Excursion. The Holy
lime time IL anticipated. ,
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SECURITY YoR CoURr.-Susan Holiday,
eolored, was before Justice Kean, first precinct,
charged with keeping house Of III fams She
was CURED to give security for court
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A FoUspLrNG.-About 10 O'Clock, on Satur-
day night, officer Auldridge found q new born
white male child n the door Of house No. 3ls
eth, between / and X streets. The lady Of the
house took charge OF 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-25

HE CoBURN AND McCooLE "MILL"-T6s
ChdmptCRsLip Of Amsrica.-The great fight h.
tween Joe Coburn, of New York, ana M ks
heCoole, of ST. Louis. for a $1,000 stake aud
Tue Championship OF America will, according
10 the articles, take place on Wednesday of this
week, within fifty miles of Cincinnati.
Yesterday afternoon and this morning
quite delegation of our sporting char
acters lett for Cincinnati, to witness
the mill. In their last fight. which came on
near Charleston. Cecil county, Md May stb.
letS, Coourn was declared the victor over Ne
Coole after 80 rounds, occupying ! hour and
Az mIhuss- Coburh was born at Middletown,
County Antrim. Ireland. july 2Oth. JSl5. "a <
feet 9 inches in height, and did weigh I52
pounds but IL is said will weigh now about
itV. McCooie was born al Ballabuffay, county
Donegal. ireland, March 18th, Is37, stands q
ieet and three-quarter inches in height and
weighed In the last fight 1s6 pounds but this
ume II Is stated he will weigh about ~ pounds
more.
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JAIL FOR COURr.-James A. Smith fcoIored)
was before Justice Carper yesterday, charged
with committing an assault and battery upon
one Sarah Thomas, for which he was committed
coiored boy named John Williams was be.
fore the same Justice yesterday charged with
the larceny OF 81 from Ii. Paganelle. He was
sent to Jail for court. Martin Scott, (colored.)
charged with petit larceny. and Nancy Scott
(colored.) charged with receiving stolen goods
had hearing before Justice Clark on Satur.
day, and We're sent to Jail for court
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RfTHOs. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetow
CHANCERY SALE OF VERY vALuABLr
MHAhF AND OTHER PROPERTY IN

GEoRGETOWN, ID. c.
District Of Columbus duly passed in the cause Of
~, hssex VS. Essex No l,lsl, EQUITY Docket No.
vi june '' isssp p sssinn nns0s e.
p m, all the following described Real Estate in
Part of Lot number seventy two. on the original
ground plan Of Georgetown, in the District OF
ns!r ssS ssrees snd ens sasdres
feet lool on Cherry street, together with all and
sPpurtsnsnees 70 the same seoneins G's su6s spa
neverthsiess, 81 a. times 60 AZ alley OF right Of
with High street, on the westernmost side OF said
parcel of ground, and seross the same from Cherry
portions or halves Of Lot numbered seventy three,
to be used by them, their agents and servants
county 81 and IN the
b loot nS%se f seysIsyfout 90 Of old Geore.town,
the sds q entire VIM the .s. 0s
with said Vest line Of High street forty Il. sse
sSs thence n6IhsrS .Sa e Hsn ss
xsra eighty feet The .ss
the impIotsnents, rights phi vilsges and .ppurte
n1nbs s1a
me M same being BOUNDED as follovs,Beginning At
South rsss sDd Hsh ~ hs S srs
south with the east line Of high street forty feet
dred and eight feet then north and parallel With
6igh nreet forty feet; and then west and parallel
nno DiuuluG on eoutn street one hundred aud
eight feet to the begnnlng with all and ngnlar
she buildings, Improvements, rights and appurte.
napces TO the same belonging.
. All thar lot Of Ground, Wharf and Warehouse
thereon, lying and being in GEORGETOWN, in tn
District OF Columbia VI HIGH IL bounced ~ follows
that Is TO say; Beginning for the at the inter
section OF the south line of Water street with the
east line Of the alley which lies between the ware
house and lot Of ground recently sold TO John Ds-
Wilson. and the premises hereby intended O. b.
conveyed, and running thence essterly with the
south line OF Water street twenty five feet one
inch, to point In the said line opposite the mid
die of the partition wall which separates the two
westermost of the said three brick warehouses,
then southerly by and with the raid PARTITION wall
and the same extended to the channel Of the Poto
mac river then westerly with the said channel 70
point which viii be interested BY a line drawn
South from the beginning with the east ine of the
SAID alley. and the same extended south to the
said channel and then with he said line reversed
TO the beginning; fog. Their with all and singular
the Improvements, rights, privileges, and appur
tenances TO the same belonging and apperfaining
Terms: One. half cash; residue In six and twelve
months. All conveyancing and stamps at pur-
chsser,s cost. SIS to be paid each piece at the
piece Of ground.
The property will be divided TO suit purchasers
Settlement in elk days. other wise resale az de
faulting purchasers cost and risk.
CHAS. n. MATHEWS, Trustee
my le-eoGds IH0e. BOWLING. Auct.
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RAILROADS.
RALTIAORE AND OHIO RAILROAD,
WASHINGTON, NAY 8, Noon, ls6l.
III e q

n WAsAINsroN. NAY 8, Noon, lsa
~ Ss "a
Trains between WASHINGTON AND BALr
MonA. and WASHINGTON AND.THE WEST
are now run - follows viz:
FOB BALTIMORE.
,. m, and zoo, and 4: 50, and s:45 D. m.
FOB ALL WAY STATIONS.
Lesve eAily, except Sunday, at7:o8a m, md 30
FOB WAY STATION SOUTH OF ANNAPo.
LIS JUNCTION.
Leave ct 500 and Too .. m. and ct 400 and -
FOB ANNAPOLIS.
Leave at ZOO Q. m. and 40 ,. N. No trains 70
from Annapolis on Sunday.
ON SUNDAY.
FOR BALTIMORE.
Leave at 500 Q. m, and 50 and S4s ,. u
FOR WAY STATIONS.
Leave 1t 500 . n. and 40 and 8: IS D m.
FOB ALL PARTS OF THE WEST.
Leave daily; except Saturday and Sunday. ars:
On Saturday At sos .. m, and $50 ,. m.
On Sunday at $50 and 82 p m. onIy, connectina
ct Relay Station with trains from Baltimore &
Wheeling, ParkersburR, &c.
THROUGH TICKETS to the West can be he'd q
the Washington Station Ticket Once ct all hour
In the day, - we'll a. ct the new ONCE, 400 Penn
tylysnia avenue, where arrangements can be
z ade to check baggage at hotels or private resi-
dences.
For New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, %.
advertisement OF Through Line
l.. M. COLE, General Ticket Agrnt
oc0 GEO. B. kOONTZ. Agent, Warrington.
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SUBSTANTIAL THREE sToEY BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE AT AUCTION
On TUESDAY, May 20, at O'Clock D. m, will
sell IN 'front.' Of the premises, part OF lot No IS
son street, by depth of us feet to an alley The
Improvements consist of . substantial Brick House
mo. - tin roof, &C ntaining rooms aud &c lar
and In excellent condition
Terms: One half each, balance in 6 and L
months, with interest, secured BY a deed 81 trust
on the property. Conveysncing aud sta m ne at the
cost OF the purchaser. deposit of ESQ required az
soon 40 the property IL struck Of.
my Is THOS. BOWLING Auct
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CASRYiSG A RAzoR.-Oficer Yeatman, of the
FIRST preciacs, yesterday arrested Mary TAYLOR.
coioreo, VINO was taken before Justice Tacker
charged with assaulting Elizabeth Spriddle,
also colored, and endeavoring TO cut her with a
razor. IL being shown that Mary was i'm the
habit of carrying razor the Justice fined
her so. :
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SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.

JOHN b. sMOOT, lls Bridge st., Georsetown
y. o., has received md now offers to purchasers
large assortment Of Spring and Summer Staple and
Tsncy DrX Goods, em6sscing . general variety Of
cling suits; Grenadines. Mohsir Checks 0rgandies.
PiQuee, Jaconets, Lawns. 0hintx Prints, forcalse
French and other Muslins, best Cambrics. Main,
sooh Jaconee, pimitiee, Linen Cambria and ker.
chiefs and Irish Linens, Parasols, Alexandsrs ana
other Kid end silk Glovee, Hosiery Of eli kind,
Hosy ekirts best make and styles: With 8 full snp
kkirsinss, Mating, fevslins, g. Xieo. Ciofbs,
Gis.s. s;sds Jim: pTinss ossoEsd
and Boys, wear. Having Sut few cid eoods en-.
temSrs VII be shown IN almost entire new stocf
Q. ne lowest possible eash price,
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
u UNITED STA TES PATENT OFFICE

IL UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
- WARRINGTON, May s, 1853.
On the petitio. Of ALEXANDEE Hay, AL
ceased Of fhiladelPhis. Pennsylvania. praying
ws;,1a 1 nv nSsb az a'en, snted 70 the said
was also granted In France August 1, 1884 and TO
England October Is, 1851 for an improvement
in making Paper Pulp, for seven year, from the
expiration OF said patent, which takes place on
the 7th day Of August, 1865
II il ordered that the said petition be heard a
the Patent Once on MONDAY. the 18th day Of
July next, at Il O'Clock M; and all persons
are notified to appear and show cause, If any they
have, why said petition ought not to Be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required &c
Ole in the Patent Once their objections, specially
day OF earring ali testimony died By either parts
to be used st the said hearing must be taken and
transmitted In accordance with the rules of the Of
hee, which will be furnished on application.
Depositions and other papers relied upon ~ tee
tmony must be filed in the once t!cs.y days before
the day Of hearing; the arguments, IL any, within
ten days after filing the testimony.
Ordered also that this notice Be published in the
D. c., and in the Telegraph, Phi adelphis Pa, once
week for three successive weeks; the nrst OF said
gublieatiSrs g Be at least sixty days R.syioHs 70
my II, wSv Acting Commissioner Of Psfenfs.
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II THOS. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Geor getown
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
GEORGETOWN AT AUCTION
On Thu RSDAY. May IS, at 8 O'Clock p. m.
l6. fronting 81 feet on the north side OF Bridge
street; between Montgomery and Rock streets with
awell built two story Brick Dwelling House IN
excellent condition, containing rooms and cellar
with gas and water throughout the hoase aud sta
BILE in the yard.
Terms: One half cash. balance in ak aad t~eIv.
menths with Interest, secured by q deed Of trust
on the property. Conveysocine and stamps At the
cost OF purchaser. A deposit Of $50 viii be re
Qufred when the property is struck Of.
THOMAS BOWLING.
my2o Intel. and Courier Auctioneer
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RHIHos. BOWLING, Auctionser; Georgetown
SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPER.
UNI0E H0TFf Gr6RGFTow inh

Viii be ,olS ~ nnSIie .nsfi1o rrrsp.y
the 9th day Il une. A. d. 1865, the premises
5oclock y. m. the Brick House, with large back
building, No. 81 Bridge street. the residence OF
the late james FullsIove, tso doors east Of the
Union Hotel. The lot lie "a feet front. and has a
depth 81 H feet, wit wide alley on he west side
extending TO the rear Of the lot. The house has
ten rooms including . room suitable for store
with fine cellar. There is water In the yard aud
gas in the house, and the whole is very desirable
property
Terms Of sale: One-fourth cash; the residu e in
three equal pay ments at six twelve, and eighteen
months with interest from the day of sale: g. be
trust upon the premises. Terms to be complied
with within five days after day of sale. A deposit
OF $50 will be required time Of sale and the -N-
penses Of convey ancing and stamps will be borne
10y the purchaser
The title is perfect
my I'D THOS. BOWLING, A1ct
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I ARGK SALE or GOVERNMENT PROP

Depsg QNaTfsryHaStey GsssraI'S Okos,
Baltimore, MI. May =. lSss
large assortment OF Government Stores will 10
sold 81 public auction. in this city. on TUESDAY.
May 20. at the QuArtermsster's Storehouse, corner
o. SCOTT and Mchenry streets, tCsnp Newport
sele viii CONNIE nee at II M.
These stores are nesrly all new. aud consist in
part OF wrought Iron. Seasoned Wagon Timber.
Anchors, large Hsweers Anvils. Augurs. Ram
mers. Carpenters. Blscksmithsi. and Fsrriers
SC &c.
A complete list Of the stores can be obtained al
tie Quartermasters Office IN this city No. /.
Calvert strs ct, second floor
Terms Of sale: Ten per cent down. aud balance
on delivery. STEWART VAN NLIET,
Deputy Quarter1aster General,
20 81 BreNet MAJ Gen N
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ALL THE NEWEST and best styles Of Spring
and Summer SUITS for gentlemen, at liable
Co.'s, 46s Pa. avenue, bet ID and * sts
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PROPOSED RATIFICATION MEETIyG-At
SPECIAL meeting of the comDIttees and officers
of the Grant Club, held On SATURDAY. night last
Al JlS Pennsylvania avenue, for the puI pose of
ratlfyIng the nominations of Grant and Colfax
and 70 make arrangements for a grand mass
meeting, resolution, Introduced by Mr. p ~
Clarke, was adopted, extending an invitation
10 the several ward clubs, through the Repub-
hcan Executive Committee, and 10 the Soldiers
and sailors Union. 10 Join in a general meeting
on Friday night in front of the City Hall. TO
ratlfy said nominations. On motion OF Mr.
Lathrope, A general Committee OF Arrange
ments was appointed. composed Of five persons
from each ward, and two from GEORGETOWN
and the county. The following persons
We're appointed: FirstWard-Henry Himber
John 4. Cook, Carter A. Stewart, d. M
Davis, and Alexander Henderson. Second
Ward-P. NJ. Clark, George Croker, G. A.
Stewart, Colonel II. A. Hall. and Edward
Ambush. Third Ward-Robert Bell, A. G..
Gaddis, John T. johnson, n. III. Miller aud
Peter Camel. Fourth Ward-John III
johnson, q. w. Hatton, T. n H. Mcpherson,
John II. Gresham, and Ii. p. Brown Fifth
Ward-Ananias Herbert, John r. Arrison. u,
:. Atkinson. Turney Torrey, and Captain John
NJ Brown. Sixth Ward-Joseph s Martin,
Henry Better, George II. McReynolds, Carey
White, and Abraham Scott Seventh Ward
Cap'alh James Brown. T. G. Dickinson Henry
d knight, Arthur Pannell, James Collins and
= - Bsker. Geergetown-John Popton and
James ID. Jackson. CouEty-O. =. H. Wall
and Joseph Il. Smallwood. The meeting the "a