The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.



PoL1ToAL.-A large and enthusiastic meet
ing was held last evening at Twenty-second and
Callowhil streets. Early in the evening large
Grant and Colfax flag was unfurled. Judge
Kelley and others made spirited addresses.
"A splendid meeting was held at Fourth and
Union streete last night, of which Cvi. Thomas
Fitzgerald was president The meeting was large
and enthusiastic, and was also addressed by
Hon. Charles Gibbons and Lieutenant Reeves.
The Twelfth Ward Campaign Club paraded
for the first time last night They were 800
strong, under the command of William An iress.
They proceeded to the residence of E. J. Spang-
Ter, No. 5l5 Brown street, where they were pre-
sented with handsome silk banner by the
ladies OF the ward. The presentation speech
was made by Moses A. Dropsie, ESQ.,, and Will
liam b. Littleton, Esq, received 1t on behalf of
the campaig ners.
The InVircibles made another OF their hand
some and imposing parades last evening, and
marched to the Second Congressional meeting,
at Broad and FitZwater streets.
"A large and enthusiastic Republican meeting
was held last night at Broad and Fitzwster
streets. A stand was erected and beautifully
decorated with flags and lamps. Over tbree
thousand persons were present. and listened
with great interest. to the speakers. The
meeting was organized by the selection of
John Price Wetherill as President. Addresses
were made by Hon, Charles 0Neill, Titan J.
Cofey, Colonel william McMlchael, and others.
There was fracas last night between the
Keystone Club ana members of the Invinclbles,
at Seventh and Chestnut streets, during which
member of the latter was shot in the hand.
The latter were standing on the sidewalk as
the Keystoners were passing. one of whom
struck an Invincible. Reserve officer De Haven
then attempted to interfere, when he was set
upon and beaten very badly about the head and
body. 1t was then that the shot was fred which
struck the member of the Invincibles.
- The Committee OF the Invncibles who are
charged by the club with arranging for the en-
tertainment Of the visiting veterans of the war.
met yesterday at their rooms. A large numser
of our citizens visited the Committee and ex-
tended the hospitalities of their homes to the
brave visitors. The Committee will sit again
to day, and those who have Accommodations to
should not fail to notify the Committee.
The Campaien Club, under the marshalship
OF Colonel William B. Mann, was out in its
strength last evening, and visited the various
Republican gatherings
The various Democratic organizations also
paraded last evening.
MEETING OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE Poor
The regular stated meeting of the Board of
Guardians of the Poor was held yesterday after
noon, at the Blockley Aimshouse, President
John d. Whitall in the chair.
The house agent reported the following census
OF the house for the week ending September 26,
1861
Nun Der in the house at IL o'clock, noon. 3OO6
Same time last year. 29l0
The Board then proceeded TO elect two resi-.
dent physicians, to fill vacancies occasioned by
resignation. DR., Hough was elected, and the
elecuon 10 MI 'he other vacancy was then post.
Iopcd until the next meeting.
The Committee on Accounts r. ported number
of bills, for which warrants were directed to be
drawn upon the City Treasury in payment of the
same,
The Stewards acquisitions were read and
granted. Adjourned.
SPECIAL MEETING OF SELECT CoUNcIL.-A spe-
cial meeting of Select Council was held yester-
day afternoon for the purpose of considering
bills from Common Council.
The res solutien from Common Council chang
ingsthe place of voting in the Seventh division,
Nineteenth ward, was concurred in.
Mr.. Gilllngham called up the bill making the
transfer OF items in the appropriation to the
Halfway Department, which was passed.
The resolution from Common Council, autho-
rizing the Chief Engineer and Surveyor to ad-
Vertise for plans for bridge over the Schuylkill
at Fairmount, was postponed.
The following bills were concurred iu:-The
resolution TO macadamize Green street, from
Walnut to Chelton avenue Twenty second
ward; the resolution for the continuation of
sewer on Fifteenth street, from Fnbert to Mar
ket; resolution to pave Thirty. eighth street,
from Market street to HaYerford road; the reso.