The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-08


:. Connolly, secretary.
DR.. J. A. Rowland read notice Of the
Meeting from the local columns Of the Re-
'uBLIcAN.
Mr.. II. n. Easily offered the following
esolutioni
Resolved, That a committee Of 1--WE (the presi.
lent being one thereof be appointed by the
ng a pl.n for the city Of Washington to pur.
'hase a majority OF the stock OF the Loudoun
md Hampshire R.ilrosd Company, or q plan
n build another road from Washington to the
Ohio river.
He said in support Of this resolution that
he subject Of building railroads had occu-
pied great deal OF the attention Of the citi.
aens OF Washington. II had been asserted
that the people here had not energy nor en-
Lerprise enough to build railroads. We were
now city Of 5000 Inhabitants, and had
resources enough, II properly expended, to
build road bringing Into our midst the
mineral and agricultural products Of the
10 build road North, but what we want
most is a road West. To effect this we
should make an effort TO get a controlling
interest in the Loudoun and Hampshire
railroad, which has for its proposed Western
termini, the Ohio river.
1t Is necessary to bring that road to Wash
lngton, but instead of subscribing u ,000, 900
to that road we should subscribe 1000, 900
or o., 900, OO0-as the road will cost Z IA, 000,-
OOO-and by that means secure controlling
interest in it, to be certain that II shall bene-
DIT Washington and not go around II. 1t we
cannot get a majority Of the stock In this
road, let us build road ourselves direct to
the Ohio river. II we build q double-track
railroad to the Ohio river 1t will effect more
than anything else toward settling the
clamor for removing the capital West. We
shall save time by taking tho stock Of this
road, as forty or ffty miles are already built.
DR.. J. A. Rowland said, in regard to run
ming this road around Washington and con.
meeting II with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, that the stockholders would run 1t
where 1t was most to their interests. Wash
ington should have a preponderance In the
subscriptions.
J. sayles Brown said he was sorry tho dis
cussions of this meeting tended to aid the
Loudoun and Hampshire road only. We
should aid roads generally without reference
to any particular one. The object Of these
meetings is to educate the people, and wake
them up on the subject OF railroads.
The fret thing we have to deal with Is the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which, as a
monopoly, has been the great obstruction to
our having railroads. We want TO move
this great leviathan from our streets.
Mr.. Easily said the committee proposed
under this resolution might take into consid-
Grafton the subject OF railroads generally,
but II we conhne ourselves to the Loudoun
and Hampshire railroad, one thing at time,
we shall accomplish more.
DIR. Rowland said, the most important thing
for US 10 consider now was this project OF
the Loudoun aud Hampshire road. The
Congress gives them the authority. This
committee should ask Congress to authorize
the Councils to subscribe to railroad projects.
Mr.. Milburn said before we 60 TO Congress
let us know what we want. Let the COM
mlttee be appointed, and report to this meet
Ing first.
Mr.. Clinton Lloyd said the great practical
question for us now Is the project OF aiding
the Loudoun and Hampshire railroad. Let
this committee be appointed and ascertain
and report to this meeting all the facts con-
nected with this project.
The resolution was adopted.
The following were the committee ap-
pointed under the resolution II. N. Easily,
T. 7. Fowler, j. sayles Brown, Clinton
Lloyd and ]. W. Wright.
X. $. Davis moved reconsideration of
the resolution, and offered the following as
u substltutei which, after somo discussion,
was adopted
Rcsolrsd, That a committee of ave be ap.
Warrington subscribing to the capital stock
lag in or passing through this city.
The committee appointed under this reso-
luton was the same as that above named.
The committee will meet at the Office OF
Judge Wright on Saturday evening.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to next
Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock.
IT always affords US pleasure to recon-
mend business establishments 10 the con-
sideration Of our readers when We know
that they contain n supcrio' quality Of goods,
and We are therefore especially gratihad IN
refer to tue extensive and varied assert
mcnt Of boots aud shoes manufactured In
the highest style Of workmanship, and ex.
prcssy adapted to the necessities of this
community, to be found at the popular store
Of 7. 5. Gartrell, $40 Seventh street, corner
Of |. We desire to call the particular atten-
ton Of our readers to Mr.. Gabrielle selec.
tion Of Burt's fine shoes for ladies, and the
superior stock of gentlemen's boots, Con
grcss gniters, English walking shoes, cloth
top button boots, Connecting entirely new,
and all manufactured from the best quality
Of Imported seal and calf stock. Mr.. Gar
trcll takes pleasure In showing his goods
and an inspection incurs no obligation 4
purchase.
GRAND MAsVUERADE AND CIVIC BALL
Pioneer Council, No. |, Sons Of Jonadab
will give their first grand masquerade ant
civic Oall, at Odd Fellows' Hall, tomorrow
night, when the officers and members viii
appear for the first time In public as
semblage in their peculiar and fantastic cos
tunes. The committee of arrangement
have been laboring earnestly for weeks pas
to make the first efforts OF the Jonadabs
| Grand The utta nil
less be very large and the attractions in
Vulnerable. Tickets admitting gentleme
and ladies have been placed at the low pric
Of e..
THE PARADE OF THE BOYS IN BLUE.-Ol
Monday evening next the Boys 10 Blu
(Grant wlng) propose TO have u graud torch
light procession, visiting severa distinguish
percentages. The following committees ar
making the arrangements; First ward, VIM
II. Lewis; Second ward, 7. Il. Freeman
Third ward, \. d. Rockselow; Fourth ward
4. X. Browne; Fifth ward, c. II. Holden
Sixth ward, J. L. Yenable; Seventh ward
+. \. Boswell; Unlontown, James Young
Georgetown, W, ii. Lee.
DEMPSEY X O'TooLE, eugravers aud sta
TONERS, No. 326 Pennsylvania avenue, invit
the .ttentiOn Of the citizens of Washingto
to their new siyer-plated numbers, made il
size according to the law regulating the re
/ numbering Of houses. They are also pre-
/ pared 10 execute In the latest style and mos
excellent manner all kinds Of engraving.
b the Executive Board OF the Boys In BLU
/ met last night to perfect arrangements 70
| the proposed sGrenadc. The necessary coin
mlttees were appointed. A resolution W q
ADOPTED recommending 10 tho organiZatio
to postpone the parade from Monday eve
Mug, of the 18th Instant, TO Thursday eve
ming, of the 10th instant.
| DECISION Observation-Disclosures MarymaI
acting under the advice of tho District Al
tUruey, has reversed his decision whereof
he Imposed II Gne Of e. on cart belongil
To the Government for not having a number
The Justice states that he was not informed
OF the fact that the cart belonged TO the Gov
crnmcnt until lie had rendered his decision
! RESUMBERISG THE lIoUsEs.-In accord
auce with the bill recently passed by tn
/ Councils for REMEMBERING the houses of th
city, Mayor Bowen yesterday awarded tn
/ contract for the work to Colonel Sanus
Strong, Of this city, who will at once CON
mcHCg operations.