The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-08

In the Lecture-room Of the Columbian Law
Building, the president, A. NJ. Gangewer, In
the chair.
Mr.. Hunt, chairman Of the committee ap-
pointed for the purpose Of making arrange
ments with tho railroad companies for re.
duced fare, made report as TO the progress
Of the committee, stating that an arrange.
ment had been perfected with the Pcnnsyl-
vania Central railroad.
Mr.. Gaines made statement for Mr..
Wetmore, who was absent, In regard to pro-
curing tickets at reduced rates from the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad.
On motion OF G. NJ. Smith, esq, a new
committee was appointed consisting Of
Messrs. J. D. viii, J. G. Wetmore and l..
@. Abbott, who wcrc instructed TO confer
with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad In re-
gard to reduced rates Of fare.
On motion Of Captain W. F. Slinoy, q
committee was appointed to prepare resolu-
lions Of coincidence on the death Of tho late
General John A. Rawlins, Secretary Of War,
Messrs. W. F. sliney, Col. II. @. Otis and
w. u. Moore were appointed, who reported
a series OF resolutions, which will be found
In another column.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
by q standing vote.
On motion of Mr.. stetson, the recording
secretary, Samuel M. Bryan, was authorized
to have all necessary printing done In the |
preparation OF blank certificates of member
ship.
On motion of Mr. Gaines, the association
then adjourned to meet on Monday evening,
September IL, In Columbia Law building.
HrMESrAL.-Thc Calvary Baptist church |
was brilliantly illuminated last night upon |
the occasion OF the marriage of Mr.. Frank |
Blgelow, Of the First National Bank, to Miss
Mamie Burr, daughter of our esteemed fell |
low-citizen, Thomas Burr, esq. The core
mony was performed by the Rev. 7. r. |
Hewlett, the former pastor Of the church. |
The attendants wero Miss Alice Byers, of
Baltimore, Miss Emma Lowry, Of Washing.
ton, and Messrs. Charles Cutter and Henry
Burr. Ths bride was attired In a travelling
costume OF 'ashes of rose poplin" with lace
bonnet to match. The bridesmaids were
dressed In white carleton, while the gentle
men wore dress suits Of black with white
vests. After receiving the hearty congratu-
lations OF their numerous friends, the bridal
party repaired to the hospitablc residence Of
tho brides father, where refreshments were
served, and an opportunity afforded TO view
the many costly presents. The gift of silver
fro II Hon. Amos Kendall was universally
admired. At S:45 the party took the North
crn train en- route for au extended tour.
They bear with them the kindest wishes for
their welfare and happiness through lifc's
journey.
=, va Eiohuay ~ " Sympoon, csq', oi Jar
thage, ILL.,, one Of the courteous clerks of
the Senate, was united in marriage to Mrs.
5. II. wilkins, of Boston, Rev. B. Peyton
Brown, of Wesley chapel, performing the
ceremony. The happy couple LEFT for q
honeymoon" trip, carrying with them the
congratulations and good wishes OF their
numerous friends in this city.
Mi TRoPoLITAN DIVISION No. 10 SoSs or
TEMPERANCE held another largely attended
meeting last night at Union League Hall,
when there were several acccssions to the
membership. After tho transaction OF the
regular business an entertaining programme
was carried out under the head of good of
the Order. Mrs. Kate Smith and Miss Jcn-
mic Pugh sang Duet very sweetly to the
piano accompaniment OF Mrs. Pritchett.
This was followed by an address by o. X.
Harris, after which Mrs. Smith entertained
the Division with solo. Mr.. John Twecdale
gave recitation In very entertaining man
ner, which was followed by piano solo by
Mrs. Prltchett, and the entertainment closed
with few words of encouragement from
Mrs. Adams, venerable lady visitor. There
Is good deal OF musical talent In the Divi-
sion, and an excellent programme will be
arranged for next Tuesday evening.
COMMITTEE OF INvEsTIGATIoN.-Thc com.
mittee appointed by the Board of Common
Council to investigate the charges preferred
by John IL. Crane, late commissioner Of the
Fourth ward, against the Hon. Sayles ].
Bowen, Mayor, met at the City Hall last
night, and organized by the selection Of Mr..
II. A. Hall, chairman, and James Holmes as
secretary. 1t was decided to engage n pho
netic reporter to facilitate the business Of the
committee, and also to admit counsel who
will be permitted TO examine witnesses
through the committee.
BASE Balloon Monday afternoon game
of ball was played on the Monument lot be-
tween the Arlington (Blue Socks) and tho
Pacific Clubs Of this city, resulting In favor
of the Pacific Club by a score Of II to 8.
The National nine expect to start on their
tour to Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and Cincinnati on next Tuesday, 18th inst.
The nine will be headed by Mr.. James E.
Kaugh, treasurer Of the Club, Col. Jones,
the president, being away on pleasure trip.
NATIVITY or TIE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
To-day Is observed in the Catholic Church
as the feast of the nativity of the mother of
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In this
country II Is not holiday of obligation, but
is kept by the faithful generally as n day of
| devotion; the services at the churches being
the same as usual on every day Of the week.
MONEY SOLD.-At the twenty fourth meet
| Ing of the First Cooperative Building Asso-
citation, held In Potomac Hall, South Wash
ihgton, last Monday evening, $500 was
sold at an average of 1862 per cent. pre-
MUM.
SCARCITY OF WATER.-The water In tho
Georgetown canal Is SO low that the mills In
Georgetown whose motive power Is furnished
by the canal have been compelled to cease
work. The millers express great dlssatlsfac-
! Ion, 1ta Ii.
efforts being put forth to remedy the evil.
J. W. Botcler II Bro, 800 Pennsylvania
avenue, under Mctzerott's Hall, have the
greatest variety Of china, glass and crockery
ware, plated goods and housekeeping articles
| generally
READ J. l.. Parsons advertisement in an-
other column. Mr.. p. Is well known as one
of the very best book and job printers in
Washington. Visit his office, corner d rrd
Ninth streets.
SLIQUoR CAsEs.-Mchael Kelleher and
Christian Sergcrson were yesterday fined
$50 each, by Justice Buckley, for selling
liquor without license. OF course they APP
pcaled to the District court.
SEDGwIcK PosT No. |, G. A. r., meets
this evening at Grand Army Hall, to take
action upon the death OF their late comradc
In arms, General John A. Rawlins.
GEORGETOWN MERCHANTS ExcHANGE.-
There were 800 bushels of red wheat offered
yesterday, which was sold In lots at from
sl.5i to sl.5S per bushel.
A PORTION of the contract for supplying
stationery to the custom houses throughout
the country was awarded to Mesrrs. Coyle