The national Republican., 1869-02-27

secretary Of the Provident Aid Society, rela-
tive to the funds placed at Its disposal by
Congress for the benefit Of the poor Of the
District,
Col, Jemss R. o'Beirns, Secretary Of Providsni
DEAR Sir. am In receipt Of your favor Of
the 23d instant, transmitting copy Of pre-
amble and resolutions passed by your society
relative to the distribution Of the fund ap-
propriated by Congress for the relief Of the
poor OF this District.
The society set forth In the resolutions that
they have appointed q committee to walt
upon both Houses Of Congress for an ex-
PLANTATION whether Il was intended that the
fund should be placed under the direction OF
said society, or be disbursed by the indl-
ylduals named In the law, and those indi-
yiduals "arc respectfully requested to defer
expendlng any part Of the fund until Con.
gress shall have explained the intent and
meaning of the act"
To comply with the request above named
would be to postpone, for aught we know
and believe, the execution Of plain aud
mandatory duty required Of US by law Of
Congress for all time, at all events till the
period during which the relief intended to be
afforded had passed, and many Of those who
are to he relieved had, through cold and
starvation, also passed beyond the need OF
relief. have therefore deemed II my duty
under the law to organize system that will
provide for the wants and absolute necessi'
ties Of the destitute and suffering In the
shortest possible period Of time, and fuel,
provisions, and such groceries as are re-
quired for the sick are now being dispensed,
and that without expense to the fund sufil
women have volunteered their services IA
aid In the work Of carrying into effect the
intent Of those who made this munifcsnt do
nation.
regret exceedingly that your society has
thought proper to reject all propositions to
cooperate with other associations and indi.
viduals In the distribution of this fund, and
by Its own action has placed itself beyond
the power Of affording any aid to the suffer
ing poor Of the District ut time when sucl
aid Is most needed, and / must be permitted
to state that have been anxious, and hayt
endeavorcd to secure the cooperation OF thu
society In every honorable and feasible way
without success, notwithstanding the many
inuuendoes and declarations on the part Of
some Of Its members that was hostile to II
And will further add that you, Mr.. Secrc
tary, have been present at most OF the inter
views between committees Of the association
and myself; have heard the propositions
have made, and appeal to your sense o
Justice and propricty whether ] have no
done everything a man could do to yield Il
the demands OF the society. and at the same
time maintain his self respect.
THE Y. NJ. c. A. FAIR.-A very interest
ing fair has been going on all Of this week
and II Is to be continued during Inauguration
week in aid of the noble building, now al
most completed, for the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. -Four large and spaciou:
stores In this edlficc have been connected by
gallery, and thus form four different diyi
slons Of one whole. The noble objects Of the
association have often been brought to the
notice Of our readers In the columns of ouI
paper, and we are glad to see the activity
and good taste shown by the ladies Of tn,
different churches in fitting up the fair rooms
! and tables, and In providing many rare, val
liable and beautiful articles for sale. Il
shows the warm appreciation they have o.
earnest efforts for the elevation Of the dc
graded and the protection OF the young from
the allurements of vice. The art gallery ha
been gathered through the exertions Of Mrs
Senator Pomeroy, who takes deep interes
in art. Gentlemen Of artistic culture hay,
pronounced II one OF the finest collection,
not the finest, ever gathered in Washington
II has a very large representation Of tn
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our country-Rothermel, Leutze, Kensett
Elliott, Hennessey, Eastman, johnson, Bier
stadt and many others. We were glad I
notice the large attendance last evening a
the gallery. 1t speaks well of the apprecia
tion Of our citizens Of flrst-class pictures.
AT "A MEETING of the clerks Of the Secon
Auditors Office, Treasury Department
Washington city, d. c., of which J. D
Smith was chairman, the following resolu
tlons were adopted:
Whereas Almighty God in His wisdom ha
removed from our midst our beloved assC
clate, Claiming Richards therefore
ResOlped, That In his death the Depart
ment has lost an efficient and faithful sci
want, the world a true and exemplary Chris
tian, and his fellow-clcrks steadfast an
sympathetic friend.
ResolUed, That we tender to his famll,
thus bcrcft our most sincere and heartfelt
sympathy in the loss Of q kind and affection
ate father, and commend them to the care o
the great dlsposer Of events, and trust tina
in Him they may find consolation In thi
affecting dispensation Of Providence.
Resolved, That the secretary of the meet
ing be instructed to have these proceeding
published in the daily papers Of this city
and copy of the same furnished to the fam
lily Of the deceased.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned.
CHARLES LOWELL, Secretary.
FEHRrARY %, 1860.
BIRTH IN THE CARs.-I.ast evening, q fe,
moments before the time Of the Washington
bound train TO start from the Camden sta
tion, Baltimore, lady entered the ladies
car and took a seat near the stove, but In
moment more she took refuge In the side
room Of the car, where she gave birth to
plump cherub, whose cries soon reached tn
ears of several ladies, who rushed to the res
cue, and In few seconds u physician wa
on hand, and the mothers wants attended Il
| A coach was summoned, into which she wa
conveyed, and the train started for Wasl
ington, minus the fare of two passengers.
THE NEW YORK CoUSCH.s.-A suite
rooms has been engaged at the Seaton lioui
for the accommodation Of the New Yor
Councils, who are expected to arrive here o
Monday morning. The New Workers, Will
here, will be the guests OF the city, and 4
doubt their entertainment will be worthy Il
capital of the nation. The committees al
pointed by the Councils on Thursday eyenin
on the reception Of the New York Council
will hold meeting ut the City Hall this ey
ming at I;30 O'Clock, to perfect all neccssar
arrangements for the occasion.
THE SoNs OF JoSADAB.-Past Worth
Chief Wm. II. Young will, this evening, d.
liver before Council No. |, Sons Of Jonadal
q lecture upon the origin, growth, preseI
condition and future prosperity Of the ordt
Of Sons of Jonadab. This young an
hourlshing temperance organization Is rapid
gaining recruits from the ranks of the II
temperate In this city. We advise all goo
Jonadabs to be present at their hall to-nigl
to hear the address of the eloquent lecture
who Is well-known temperance advocate.
MEDICAL COLLEGE CoMMENCEMEST.-Th
fortv-seventh annual commencement Of til
Medical department Of Georgetown Colleg
will take place on Monday evening next d
the Thirteenth-street Baptist church. Anon
the graduating class are Charles W. Frar
zoni and J. r. p. GleesOn, of this city. TIL
address to the graduates will be delivered b
Prof W. P. Johnston, NJ. D. The yaledi,
tory by J. R. P. Gleeson, esq.
The NEW GEORGETOWN COUSCILS.-Th
recently elected Georgetown Councils wi
meet on Monday evening for the purpose
being sworn in and organizing. A caucu
meeting was held a day or two ago when
was decided to elect Esau PlckTell, esq, II
president of the Board, and Mr.. Albert Kin
| na aaaFatnFy Mr. Kinfr Fnrnari, hnIl 3