The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-23

ling about Norfolk and visiting Portsmouth,
Gosport, the navy yard, &C.. with which ali
hands seemed pleased, as we'll as the hospi-
table treatment received at the hands Of the
citizens and authorities OF the noble old
"city by the sea-"
Al 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon, the
scott" was homeward bound, and Captain
Rythcr, ascertaining that there were "some
swimmers" on board, concluded 10 tarry for
half hour at Fortress Monroe TO give them
taste OF salt water" which was Infinitely
enjoyed by oil who awaited the opportunity
OF kissing old Neptune, save one, whose
bathing attire concluded to ego II Alone"
leaving him In the water without that neces-
sary garment (pautaloons) when the sun
shines. sympathizlng spectators, however,
went TO his rescue, aud assisted him Ia
reaching the saloon without attracting much
notice.
The Colt reached her wharf here on Satur-
day morning about 10 O'Clock, the oxcur-
slonlsts loud In their praise OF the officers Of
the boat, and Joseph l.. Savage, esq, the
liberal proprietor, as also Mr.. Joshua Lloyd,
who so successfully catered for the inner
man" during the trip.
ELECTION OF orFIoERs.-At the fourth
annual meeting Of the First National Build.
ing Association, the following officers were
elected: President, G. b. Church, vice presi.
dent, W. 7. Walker; treasurer, II. A. Clark;
secretary, @. X. Thompson directors, DR..
]. E. Morgan, DR.. r. @. Croggou, vivian
j. Stephenson, X. W. BruI, John A. Ste
phenson, John E. Thompson, j. II. Heron,
W. Z. Mohun. The board recommended an
amendment to the constitution, allowing the
board to redeem stock at $1,000 per share
premium, and such further advance as they
from time to time determine. A vote will
be taken on this proposition at the next reg.
ular stockholders meeting.
IMPORTANT STREET INPRovENESTs.-Mr.
j. I. Hall, the contractor for the construc.
ton OF the arched roadway at the intersec-
ton OF North Capitol and + streets, has
commenced the work, and the bridges over
the branch Of the Tiber at Third, Fourth
and Fifth streets are under way, Mr.. r. J.
King having those at Fourth and Fifth
streets, and Mr.. Reside that at Third street.
II has been found necessary TO drive piles
for the last-nained, and Mr.. X. is now
driving piles II feet In length. The road.
way at North Capitol and + streets will be
200 feet In length, and OF 80 feet width, and
will cross the intersection dlagonally, so q.
to accommodate the travel on both OF those
streets.
TEMPERANCE.-At the Union League Hall
last night the National Total Abstinence
Society Of Washington city held one OF their
very Interesting meetings, which was quite
well attended, considering the extreme heat
Of the evening"; Addresses were made by
Mr.. d. Donovan, and Mrs. Josephine Z. |
Grifiug. Sixteen slgners were obtained TO |
the pledge.
n public temperance meeting was held Ia .
the Park cast of the Capitol building yester-
day, (sunday,) under the auspices OF How
ard Division, Rev. CIV. Dennison presiding,
IL. n. Rothery, secretary. Mr.. Oscar Alex
ander, Mr.. N. A. Gray, and DR.. Lockwood
delivered interesting addresses.
FusERAL.-The Union Friendship Lodge,
|. o. o. F., the Social Lodge, No. |, Of
Masons, and the Harmony Lodge, No. SIS,
/. .. .. f., OF Alexandria, Va, assembled at
the hall corner Of Tenth street and Louisiana
avenue yesterday afternoon, about O'Clock.
They formed very fine procession, headed
by the National band, Of this city, and Kings
band, OF Georgetown, escorting the remains
Of their deceased member, 7. II. Woodward,
to the Mount Zion cemetery, where appro-
pirate addresses were made by the officers Of
the several organizations.
The APPRoACnISG HUMBOLDT CELEBRA-
TIos.-We have heretofore announced the |
fact that the time for the Humboldt centen-
NAL anniversary had bsen fixed for the 18th |
OF 1.-THE coming mouth. The committee Of ar
engagements, Of which Mr.. A.. Hart is chair |
man aud Mr.. b. Hence secretary, are taking
active steps to make the demonstration a
grand success, and from previous knowledge
OF the ability Of the gentlemen VIC can safely
predict that 1t will be SO.
The NATIONAL RACE COURsE.-The hotel
at the National race course Is now approach
Ing completion, the plasterng being nearly
all on. The stables are now under rental to
Mr.. Moses, the trainer, who has in hand
eleven hne animals owned by business men
OF this city. lie has also In training n beau.
tiful running mare owned by Secretary Raw
Inns, which bids fair TO be some Of the fleet
est" tournament Is to take place at the
track the first week in September.
TuAr BoTTLE.-Our morning cotcmporary
Is exercised about ''that bottle" IT'S all
right, neighbour nobody killed as you thought.
"Onc of our rcportorial STAIR Ia Of the opln.
lon that 1t is another bottle than that found in
the river, which Is the cause OF the many
conJecturcs aud philosophical conclusions
heretofore spread before the readers Of our
Certainly tho bottle ALLEN
sent adrin dldu'i do Il.
JOSEPH II. SHAPPIELD, the popular pro-
prletor of Glymont, announces TO his friends
that he will give grand excursion excu. /
slyely under his own management on Thurs
day, September I'd. The steamer Wawaset
has been engaged, and Wrbcr's brass and ,
string band will enliyen the occasion with |
their hest of music. In the evening there |
Will be grand display Of fireworks.
SoLoS CoSCLAvR, of the s. W. NJ. met |
last night at dOS d street, Druid Hall, for !
the purpose Of having their officers in .
structed In the initlatory degree. 1t Is un-
derstood that within two weeks they will .
have all the necessary paraphernalla, aud .
will initiate those who desire TO Join. Tho .
official institution will take place with all .
the ceremonies Of the Order on Tuesday .
night, August "a, at which time the officers
will be installed.
Darn SOCIALISM, party OF gentlemen,
members OF Washington Grove No. / Druids,
have associated themselves under the above
name and Intend giving a series of TerpsI.
chorean entertainments during the fall and
winter at Druid Hall, i0s d street. The .
gentlemen connected with this club are well .
known to our citizens, and n pleasant time
may be anticipated. The first of the series
OF entertainments will be given during next
month, of which due notice will be given.
LUIS on lCE.-lt Is no doubt COnsOllnB to .
our citizens, while swelterlng under the rays
Of the hot August sun, to know that there Is
In the city, on storage by the rival Ice COM
pa nles, twenty-five thousand tons Of ice,
'rHcient to supply all demands during the
heated term.
4 New TANSERY.-Wc hear that several
gentlemen Of this city have entered into CO.
partnership to establish on quite an eX-
ended scale new tannery to be located In
niontown. Such an enterprise will no
ioubt amply repay Its projectors,
Tue attention Of the members of Kit
Carson Post No. 2, G. A. r., is called to
peclal order No. /, published in another
column. A meeting Of the Post will be held
his evening, and every comrade is expected
o be present.
LAMP EXPLOSION. - The alarm OF fire ut
O'Clock last night was occasloned by the
xposion Of a coal oil lamp in the house Of
hannah Moore, colorcd, In Prather's alley.
20 damage was done other than the bursting
{ the lamp.
We MY OuR CLOTHING at Oak Hall, 100 {
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