Evening star., 1869-12-31

CiRCUIT COURT, Judge Curtter.-To~dAy, Crop
ton verdict for plaintiff. Whiting agt Meh.f-
fey; verdict for defendant. Miller agt Mochir:
verdict for plaintiff. Dukehart agt. the Cofpor-
alton; on trial.
MEETING OF THE A>GRANr) RoYs IN BLUE
Election If a New Executive Comminee-Hatton on
Mayor Bogen, Fine-tcota Combs and Lsberty-A
meeting Of the A. Grant wing Boys in Blue was
held at Union League Hall last night, the Pres
Secretary.
Mr.. A. A. Grant. chairman on the Committee
on Rules and Regulations, made a report re-
commencing that one from each ward, instead
OF two, androne each from Georgetown and the
county, be chosen for the Executive Committee,
making nlnei and that five be elected for six
months, and four for one year. Mr.. Hatton
moved an amendment, that all of the Execu-
tive Board hold their Office for six months,
from the Committee on Militia laws for the Dis
rict Of Columbia, reported that a draft of the
act would be ready to present to Congress when
IT reassembled.
Col. Bland moved that a committee Of one
from each ward be appointed to make the NOM
ipatiens for the Executive Committee, and that
they retire for that purpose and report at once;
which was adopted. The committee was accord
ing!y appointed, and after retiring soon returned
and reported the following First Ward.
Jerome A. johnson; Second, VIM. rutherford;
Fifth, VIM. Hughes; Sixth, G. NJ. Barton; Sew
enth, L. A. Boswell; Georgetown, T. T. Fowler;
County, Thomas Solomons, jr The report was
adopted, and the board as reported elected by
Mr.. Fowler explained that he was not a
resident of Georgetown, and did not wish to be
there by their act, but he had no objection to
act for Georgetown If he was simply appointed
to represent that city by this meeting.
"A; A. Grant said the committee were advised
OF this fact, but in view that he owned property
In Georgetown, and of the fraud which had
Deen attempted upon him, he had been ap-
pointed; and he hoped he would serve.
Rev. Mr.. Green was called upon to entertain
the meeting with remarks; and after thanking
the Boys in Blue for the many hOnors conferred
on him on many occasions, said certain persons
h had attempted to make this society a hobby
not the purpose for which they had organized
An attempt was now made to split the Republi-
can party in this city. He cautioned all present
John Bell Adams was the leading man who was
trying to split this organization.
MIR. George w. HattOn was next called upon,
and in response offered the following resolution
which was adopted unanimously:
"Resoired, That the action of the Commission
ers of the several wards OF the city of Washing
ton, in fOrbidding members of this organization
VINO were in the employment of the corporation
from joining us in our demonstration of respect
to the President of the United States, and to the
two Houses Of Congress, in the persons Of the
vice President and the Speaker of the House,
on the 10th inst, and their endeavOrs to prevent
others who were not in the employ of the corpo-
ration from joining in that demonstration, by
threatening that they should have no work un-
der the corporation if they joined in the parade,
is but another evidence of the wicked and pro-
scriptiye spirit that controls the administration
our seyerest condemnation and contempt"
Mr.. HattOn said he would yet be alive when
his prosecutor would be politically damned.
Outside Of the little bread at the disposal OF the
one man Bowen, he believed he could yet live.
When we elected this fellow, it was on the broad
principle Of liberty. Where is the liberty now?
Do not his supine followers every day have to
fall on their knees before his august presence?
Has 1t come to this. that every municipal officer
who dares to differ with his royal highness must
have his head brought to the block? If this is
rePublicanism, the party might 60. [Applause.l
Take fine-tOOth comb, and with the wings OF
an angel fly to the bOttomless pit, rake it over
and more rotten set could not be combed out
than the City Hall ring. There are men there,
fields Of Virginia, were i'm Washington city
keeping houses Of prostitution. Look at the
satellites Of this demi-god, Bowen! Have they
any power? Is not all the power vested in his
government in himself-the executive, legisla-
i've, and judiciary! daughter and applause.l
He could tell his labOring friends who had been |
without tho pay 50 that they wOnd be
,eeding week until June regularly. ILaughter.l
There would be enough spared from the cam
oalgn fund for that. iApplausel He did not
lonest men cannot unite with fraud. The
Mayor had a very tall man in his emplOy-Jack
ne Giant kiiler-whom he would send out to |
lis body guard-with him, and the campaign
und he (Bowen) hoped to get possession again. |
n conclusion he hoped some steps would be |
AIKEN to uniform the entire organization. |
Mr.. A. Watson offered the fpl,owin0 xvbicl,
Tas also adopted:
Resotred, That we reprobate the action of |
contractor in discharging a mem
er OF the Common Council for his vote in the |
,ouncils to abolish the Office of Corporation l
'aymaster, thus directly interfering with the /
berty OF the representatives, which is criminal |
Mr.. T. T. Fowler was called for, and in re- |
ponse expressed himself well pleased with the |
rosleIlty or the organization, and stated his /
elief that 1t would do great work in the next |
ew months.
Col. Creamer offered resolution that com. |
nlttee OF hve be appointed to furnish speakers /
lessIs. Creamer, Bland, HattOn, A. A. Grant /
nd Baker were appointed the committee.
Mr.. n. Crossman was called upon and made /
lew remarks. after which the meeting adj
burned to meet again in two weeks.
<<-
tues Minstrels, gave us a call this morning, !
nd announced that the Company, which Wa "a pe I
avorably remembered W our eitizehs as play |
ng a successful engagement here last winter,
lext. Ricardo the 'prfma dona" and beautiful
oprano singer, Hugh Hamall the celebrated
ballad singer, Billy Reeve the Ethiopian come
liam, and Talbot and Joe Mack the funny end
men are still with the troupe, which is even
stronger than ON Its former appearance here.
The SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, of which that
efficient and well-known teacher, =. John
Thomson, principal, will resume its sessions on
Monday next, January Sd. THERE'S q primary
department.. See advertisement.
Mr.. Thomson received as Christmas gift a
pair of cloth slippers handsomely worked, a set
VI gold studs, and Masonic pin. They were
presented by Master Eddie lockwood in an az
propriate address, which was replied to by the
teacher.
END OF THE SEWING MACHINE CAsE.-This
Justic ce David X. Smith dismissed the
charge of larceny Of a sewing machine preferred
by Mrs. Trumbull against Mrs. Elizabeth Davis,
and turned the machine over to the property
clerk Of the MetrOpo Titan Police force.
GEORGETOWN.