The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

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men were soneo, anu nnaiy po.a, a noeI
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time this was not TO be wondered at, but,
after all, there was no such violence as was
manifested In northern cities.
The new apparatus steadily increased In
favor until 1884, when the city authorities
were forced by public sentiment 10 dispose
OF their hand engines and TO 60 Into the
steam business Tor themselves. Al hrst one
engine was purchased. After giving this
fair trial, and getting little used 70 the
machine, 10 June, 1855, two more were OBJ
taincd, making three In all, the number now
In use.
VIM. Dickson, ESQ, Of Philadelphia,
young gentleman Of large experience as a
fireman, was appointed chief OF the United
States Brigade, and through his indomitable
energy succeeded In perfecting fire orgnni-
zation In brief period, Of which the citizens
OF the District OF Columbia felt both proud
and grateful, as the Brigade" notwith-
standing being under the especial direction
Of the Government, was ever ready and will.
Ing through Its accomplished chief TO rush
to the suecor OF our citizens whenever their
property was In danger OF destruction BY
fire. We learn that the disbanded companies
are ordered 10 report at once, with their en-
nlnRG a tho ArRanal phfladalnhia fnIIrh tn
the regret Of our citizens at large, and doubt
less to the detriment Of tho great public In
terests here.
MEETING OF THE AFRICAN NJ \. ZION
CoSFEREsCB.-TheA African M e. Zion Con-
ference commenced It's sessions on Wednes-
day afternoon, al O'CLOCK, NJ wesley Zion
NJ: e. church.
Inc conference was opened with the usual
religious exercises, Bishop =. I. Jones, pre-.
siding. The roll was read, and the name oil
John Tappan being called, Elder J. A. Jones
announced his death In BRIEF remarks stating
that ne died In the tuii triumPhs OF iaith'
committee was appointed 70 draw up a
suloey on 'he hie ana deatn OF the late Sonn
InPpan.
Inc committee on rules reported, ana the
report was received aud adoPted.
During the sessions OF the conference the
following ministers were admitted TO seats
wHhin the Dar, and 70 take part IN the deiiD'
erations OF the body; Elders W. II. Butler
OF the New YORK Conference; jackson, o.
the VI L. church, and Hamilton OF the
NJ 4: churchi kooinson, oil the h. L
church.
Ihe several standing committees were an
nounced by the bishop. The examination
the character OF the ministers was entered
mo, ana an passed a iaSornDle examinatiol
ehespt Elaer d: Z, Lee and peaeons j. W
rarker and A. ford; their examinations wer
ing oeeh uannerred from the oenesse
Conference 10 THIS, II was decided That IL wa
ence. and mai he was stiII a member of m
Genessee Conference and nm AGENT Of IN
General Conference for four years
The conference then ad,onrned with IN
benedlctlon, pronounced by Elder ], IA. Pin
SECOND sKssIoN.
Conference met. Law delegates from .Tob,
Wesley church. Galbraitb c6,neI and ala,
from ClsselyIlle were admitted Ia seats in IN,
bar, The Character OF Elder r. T. Eaten wa
passed. and he was granted A local position
Robert Johns, a local preacher. applied to b
admitted into the travelling connexIon, Tn
case of Eider Jobn y Lee was referred /
a COMMITTEES Of three. Consisting on Elder
James. pitt and Butler. This committe
subseauently reported. recommending that
select committee be appointed by the blsho
to tr, the case on charges presented.
The conference then adjourned until TIL
morning.
The following Is the arrangement of eel
tain meetings In connection with the confer
ence: To-day the law delegates will state III
wants and wishes OF the different churcbes
tomorrow morning, Sabbath.scbool meet
ing; Monday afternoon. mlssonary meeting
daughters Of conference of the differen
churches will present their donations on Nor
day morning; and a sermon will be preache
to them on Monday night at Wesley Zlo
church.
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on William II Wnss,Ss hv TSornss Iohnso
which ha. a,,rac,sd ron ~ o,,an,Io,
ma1 nuay u,sPoseu oi Yesterday III tne cru
, ,hai uouI' ~ was IN e'iuehee that tne pa
,i nII e ensageu w narsn CONVERSATION
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