The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-25

Ne. DISTRICT SUNDAY soHooL uNIos.-
An adjourned meeting of the NJ. +. Sunday
school Union Of the Washington district,
auxiliary to the Sunday School Union OF the
baltimore conference, was held last evening |
At the Foundry church for the purpose of
adopting bylaws, electing officers and com
plotting the work OF organization. Rev. j.
NJ. Green presided, and In the absence of the
secretary, (Mr. W. Choate,) DR.. d. 3. Lamb
was chosen secretary pro TEN.
AMER devotional exercises, conducted by |
Rev. J. @. Henning, Of Wesley chapel mis-
sion, the minutes Of the last meeting (as re,
ported In the REPUBLICAS) were read and |
adopted.
ON motion Of Rev. Mr.. Baldwin, Of Ryland
chapel, several unlmportaut changes were
made In the constitution.
The committee appointed reported bylaws
for the government of the Union. After do
fning the duties Of the officers OF the Union
It Is provided that quarterly meetings shall
be held In the months OF August, November
and February, and stated meetings when
ever the board Of managers shall deem ad-
visable. The order Of business was also de-
tcrmined upon. The report was then
adopted.
Rev. DR.. Gibson, of Foundry church, and
Rev. Mr.. Baldwin, of Ryland chapel, both
offered amendments to the constitution pro-
yiding for the support Of the union by col
lection, &C. After some discussion upon the
propriety of adopting such plans a, as wers
proposed, on motion Of Rev. Mr.. Hobbs, OF
Gorsuch chapel, both amendments were laid
on the table.
Rev. DR.. Gibson asked permission 10 say
q few words, as he folt choking sensation
in his throat, and feared the consequences
If denied. The DR.. then, good naturally,
said that as he understood the management
of the Sunday schools In the District, the
teachers not only did the work, but were
obliged to pay for the privilege Of doing so,
How such state of things were allowed tC
exist In this enlightened community was be
yond his comprehension, and II was shame
to the cause OF Methodism that ii was so.
The people should bear the burden Of the
tax for carrying on this holy work of educa'
ting the rising generation in sound christian
doctrine. II the people would not contrib
ute he was In favor Of squeezing contribu
tions from their pockets.
God willing, on Sunday next, he proposed
to talk to his congregation in hard English
and tell them very plainly what he though
of this state Of things in this portion Of tn,
vineyard. He appreciated the situation an
was going to fight down the custom OF com
pclling Sunday school teachers paying 70
the privilege of laboring.
On motion Of Rev. Mr.. Hobbs the cony en-
ton proceeded to Ill the offices designated
by the constitution, and Messrs. Worm
ersley of Union chapel, Rouche of Hamlinc
Wade of McKendree, Terry of Wcslc
chapel mission, Tilton OF Foundry church
Mockabee Of Gorsuch, Gray of Ryland, Pur
cell Of the Metropolitan church, Stocking o
Georgetown, Woodward of Provldenc,
chapel, Dyer of Waugh, Green Of Fletcher
were appointed committee to make nomi
nations and reported the following
For president, Rev. DR.. Alexandria Glib
son, Of Foundry church; vice president
David A. Burr, Of Metropolitan church; sec
rotary, Warren Choatc, of Wesley chapel
treasurer, W. j. Murtagh, of Ryland.
The Chair stated that the nominations @
the committee were not binding, and til
meeting then proceeded to ballot for officer
Rev. Mr.. Holiday and Mr.. J. B. Hollldc
were appointed tellers.
On the first ballot tho whole number {
votes cast was 40-Rey. DR.. Gibson receive
10; c. II. Stocking, 8; John c. Hardness,
scattering, Z. No choice.
Mr.. Stocking wished his name withdrawn
but the meeting refused to accedc to the rC
quest.
The second ballot resulted as follows
Gibson, 10; Hardness, II; Stocking, 0; sea-
tering, /. No choice.
Third ballot Gibson, 81; Hardness, 1
Stocking, 81 seating, /.
Rev. DR.. Gibson having received majorit
of the votes, was declared elected.
On motion of Mr.. G. ii. Stocking, the elct
ton Of DR.. Gibson was made unanimous.
The ballot for vice president was as 70
lows: D. a. Burr, 20; J. c. Hardness, l;
scattering, G. For secretary, Warren Choat
81; J. ii. Stocking, 8; scattering, g. +,
treasurer, W. ]. Murtagh, 80; scattering,
The election of board Of managers was pos
poned until some future meeting.
The list of officers as reported by the cot
mittee were therefore declared the unai
nous choice Of the meeting, and Ii was |
solved to hold the next meeting to compile
the organization at McKendree chapel.
MEMORIAL DAY-MEETING OF THE Dec
RATION CoNNTTTEE-THE ADDRESS OF I'll
LADIES TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON
FLORAL CONTRADICTIONS SoLtCITED.-A
enthusiastic meeting Of the ladies constitu
ing the committee on decorations was he
yesterday at II a. IN. at the house of Mr.
Admiral Powell on Third street. Mrs. Ge
Hunter presided, and Mrs. Prof Pratt actt
as secretary. There were present over fif
ladies and n number of the members of Il
Grand Army Of the Republic. In q convc
sational manner the ladies each gave an c
couraging account of the earnestness Of I
citizens OF Washington in desiring the 81
cess OF the commendable work on han
many Of whom had promised "mnterial aid
as well as contributions of flowers and ev,
greens.
The president was requested to prepare ,
appeal to the citizens of Washington, S
Letting contributions Of evergreens al
flowers. The intense interest manifested
the undetermined lady friends Of the DEF
heroes would In itself guarantee perfect su
cess to the ceremonies on May 20, but it
also due to state that the committee of {
ragements appointed by the department
the G. A. R., displays SO much zeal and
dustry that the national memorial day Of Il
year will be celebrated in a manner viii
fill with pride the hearts of our citizens
well as OF every patriot In the country. T
address Of Mrs. General Hunter to the CT
zens of Washington Is given below.
should meet with a generous response fro
all
In behalf OF the ladies' ommittee gu decor
tions and by their wish, the undersigned ia
this method Of soliciting the active cO-ope
ton OF all sympathizing friends IN the men
rial ceremonies to take place nt Arlington
the Goth instant under the auspices Of I
Grand Army Of the Republic
OF al our national anniversaries this shot
be the most solemn and imposing. The me
DRY OF the noble martyrs who gave their liy
for their country is held il undy Ing honor
iseminently proper that in the spring time
me year, WIN Moral offerings upon tn
rious deeds and our reverence for the ht
cause In which they fell.
with view to fitting observance of I
coming anniversary, the committee appeal
your generosity for liberal contributions
evergreens and flowers.
In the vicinity OF Washington sleep 30 900
the heroes OF the war, To decorate the gray
OF all Will require an amount Of material I'll
can be procured only by the voluntary a
unstinted offerings OF the entire Communi
" Is earnestly hoped that all the ladies' 10 I
city will use their utmost endeavOrs tOwaI
providing the supply necessary to carry
the pl ans OF the Committee.
All contributions will he received at W
icy chapel corner Of Fifth and stree
EVefgIeehs should be sent In on Wednesd
evening and Thursday morning, flowers
ihufsuay Afternoon and Friday morning
donations should be in ~ early as Frid
morning II possible.
MRS. GENERAL HUNTER,
President Of Committee
Secretary OF COmmittrc.
CAUCUS OF COLohEn CITIZENS ~ T
SIXTH WARD.-Some persons having ,
nressnl the nnlnlnn that hY Mn CHM. :, -.